NW prom in high res (reoriented) on July 31

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NW prom in high res (reoriented) on July 31

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Today's session : set up for 15 minutes, record for 5 minutes, then clouds, clouds, clouds. then pack up for 15 minutes.

The weather forecast was accurate for today but I didn't know when in the afternoon, the heavy clouds would appear.

This season, I'm leaving my heavy CGEM DX mount and tripod assembled and stored under a weatherproof cover, topped by an inverted, large, white trash container. i already feel some relief not having to lug around the weight involved.

I am thinking about a simple backyard observatory with up to 7" x 7' useable interior space with either a hinged split roof or a roll off roof but I haven't researched the construction yet.

Anyway, here are today's results using a 180 mm Mak at its base focal length with a full ERF, a 2" 35 mm Ha filter before a
Quark Combo, tilter and FLIR Blackfly S 2.3 MP camera.

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Re: NW prom in high res (reoriented) on July 31

Post by EGRAY_OBSERVATORY »

You have certainly very well captured that cloud-prominence Lou.

Make sure you design the required internal-space with sufficient room all-round for either a RR or Dome, as you have quoted 7" x 7'
which is 7-inches x 7-feet ??? he he !!

In any case, the more room available for unexpected extras, such as a desk for laptop/computer, storage etc. etc., can pay-off in the long-run. I know that from my own experience, which has paid-off very well...

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Thanks for the comment and the correction, Terry.

To save face, I could have said I have a very narrow yard just like once at Home Depot I bought one paver and told the cashier that I have a very small patio.

Lou


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Hi Lou,

Nice proms and all the best for your backyard observatory!

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An excellent shot, I especially liked the first processing option. Thanks for sharing.

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All beautiful in their own way, Lou.

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Re: NW prom in high res (reoriented) on July 31

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Nice shots Lou! I did similar this year, I now have my mount setup permanently outside on a pier, and this has certainly improved my ability and chances to get outside observing when the weather is changeable, which it often is here! I just have it covered up with a bbq cover, with elastic straps to stop it blowing away, this has proved fine in all seasons.


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Great shot Lou, I didn’t get a chance at that prom!


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It looks like the Enterprise going into warp!!


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Your processing sure pulled out some excellent details in the prom !!!

Having the mount ready is a huge time saver, and if you can setup an observatory that will be the Cadillac system ;)

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Re: NW prom in high res (reoriented) on July 31

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Nice to see Lou.


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