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Jupiter, Mars, the Pup. February 16th 2025

Last post by Ylem « Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:26 am
Posted in Astronomy Reports
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by John Baars » Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:30 pm » in Astronomy Reports

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Finally after another few weeks of waiting, it was clear again for a while. It was a few degrees below freezing point, but the light wind made it a...

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Very beautiful sketches John, absolutely gorgeous!

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Last post by Ylem
Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:26 am
Meade upcoming auction

Last post by Ylem « Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:16 am
Posted in Off-Topic
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by yobbo89 » Mon Dec 30, 2024 8:15 pm » in Off-Topic
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Alot acf scopes up, solar, almost to many binos, have a look, would be great to get something shipped here to aus but i know how much large items...

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Next up; large aperture scopes! Could we have some large Dobbies?
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Last post by Ylem
Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:16 am
Mount Santorini & Kolumbo

Last post by StarHugger « Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:39 am
Posted in Off-Topic
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by StarHugger » Sat Feb 08, 2025 12:07 am » in Off-Topic

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One of my pastimes is monitoring earth based geological and volcanic occurences, this current geologic disturbance could be just a passing tectonic...

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New information, emergency port for evacuations...

Reports are there are 15,000 people living on Santorini and during the last episode of evacuation...

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Last post by StarHugger
Tue Feb 18, 2025 2:39 am
Light Pillar

Last post by StarHugger « Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:43 am
Posted in Nightscape Images
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by Dragonsfire » Mon Feb 17, 2025 6:01 pm » in Nightscape Images

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Been a long time since seen these. Were up for a short time last night.
7 frames stacked, iphone 6, registax.

LightPillar-2025-02-16_1000.jpg

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Nice catching!

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Last post by StarHugger
Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:43 am
age of Sunlight

Last post by StarHugger « Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:35 am
Posted in Astrophysics
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by chasmanian » Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:56 pm » in Astrophysics

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just wondered about how old the Sunlight we see is, and found this. :)

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Awesome researching, here is another in regards to the slow walk theory...

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Last post by StarHugger
Tue Feb 18, 2025 1:35 am
New Image: IFN Around M81/82

Last post by Ylem « Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:34 am
Posted in Deep Sky Images
Replies: 6
by Jockinireland » Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:45 am » in Deep Sky Images

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I find the whole idea of the Integrated Flux Nebulae to be fascinating. The fact that it is vast clouds of dust and gas, lying outside the plane of...

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That's awesome! Very nice image!

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Last post by Ylem
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:34 am
New Image: Blast from the Past: M20

Last post by Ylem « Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:33 am
Posted in Deep Sky Images
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by Baurice » Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:38 am » in Deep Sky Images

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The nebula M20 photographed with my DSLR camera at 70mm focal length, ISO 6400 and 8 seconds exposure.

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Very nice.

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Last post by Ylem
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:33 am
connecting telescope to my laptop

Last post by JayTee « Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:18 am
Posted in Beginner Astrophotography
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by troppo » Sun Feb 16, 2025 3:59 am » in Beginner Astrophotography

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G`day guys
I`m looking to connect my telescope to my laptop, the company (meade) website say that i need to use the Meade #07507 USB to RS-232. That...

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If I'm not mistaken this telescope is a Bird-Jones design. You can verify this by looking down the focuser tube and see if there isn't an additional...

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:18 am
HEADS UP!!! T CrB might be about to erupt.

Last post by JayTee « Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:09 am
Posted in T Coronae Borealis 'Blaze Star' nova event
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by OzEclipse » Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:44 am » in T Coronae Borealis 'Blaze Star' nova event

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The Astronomer's Telegram (ATel) has today noted observations suggesting that the outburst may occur soon.

The URL with the information is

Note...

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Sorry to hear that. Could never work out why you & the good doctor went from HI to Idaho to retire. Why not New Mexico or Arizona?
Well, the Dr's...

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Feb 18, 2025 12:09 am
T Cr B 20250217.72 UT

Last post by OzEclipse « Mon Feb 17, 2025 11:47 pm
Posted in T Coronae Borealis 'Blaze Star' nova event

by OzEclipse » Mon Feb 17, 2025 11:47 pm » in T Coronae Borealis 'Blaze Star' nova event

T Cr B 20250217.72 UT - no change.

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Last post by OzEclipse
Mon Feb 17, 2025 11:47 pm
Weather

Last post by Mike Q « Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:44 pm
Posted in Off-Topic
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by Butterfly Maiden » Sun Oct 24, 2021 12:07 pm » in Off-Topic
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Today it looks like this. (Actually looked like this even yesterday.)
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Juha,

Nice!
Don't you park your...

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12F, real feel at 3F......at these temps whats a Ohio boy to do.....fire up the grill of course.
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Last post by Mike Q
Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:44 pm
Coronado Scopes 50% off from HighPoint Scientific

Last post by Ylem « Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:35 pm
Posted in Other telescopes
Replies: 1
by helicon » Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:01 pm » in Other telescopes

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I just got an email from HighPoint, the firm that picked up Meade assets - and Coronado solar scopes are 40 to 50% off. Sounds like a great deal for...

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They sold out fast! 😆

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Last post by Ylem
Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:35 pm
2-17-2025 TSS Visual Report of the Day.

Last post by helicon « Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:08 pm
Posted in VROD Daily winners!

by helicon » Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:08 pm » in VROD Daily winners!

2-17-2025 TSS Visual Report of the Day.
by helicon

Jupiter, Mars, the Pup. February 16th 2025 Today's featured report from John Baars is an...

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Last post by helicon
Mon Feb 17, 2025 9:08 pm
Rosette Nebula - Seestar S50

Last post by Jockinireland « Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:59 pm
Posted in EAA Images
Replies: 12
by STEVE333 » Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:43 pm » in EAA Images

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This target is in a difficult position for my location. I have to catch it after it gets above the house, and, before it goes behind the Liquid Amber...

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You are putting out a lot of great images Steve. I'm so happy that the Seestar is working out so well for you. It is very encouraging to see just how...

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Last post by Jockinireland
Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:59 pm
Upgrade??

Last post by Jockinireland « Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:55 pm
Posted in EAA Images
Replies: 3
by Ken_nneth » Tue Feb 11, 2025 4:01 pm » in EAA Images

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Upgraded my to earlier scopes to a Seestar S50. Ha…Ha.. Had to get rid of my “heavy” systems due to health issues (back). I sometimes miss them but...

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Seeing the images that STEVE333 is produng with his seestar im sure you will get much pleasure from this change.

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Last post by Jockinireland
Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:55 pm
NGC7000, Cygnus Wall

Last post by Jockinireland « Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:53 pm
Posted in EAA Images
Replies: 6
by Ken_nneth » Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:19 am » in EAA Images

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I have been wanting to image the Cygnus Wall for some time now so I gave it a try. Probably a bit overprocessed as always.
Clear Skies
Kenneth

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Very nice image with good processing

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Last post by Jockinireland
Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:53 pm
Horsehead & Flame Nebula: 30/82/176 min - S50

Last post by Jockinireland « Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:51 pm
Posted in EAA Images
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by STEVE333 » Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:35 pm » in EAA Images

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This is the final version of this target for this year. It has been an interesting journey including moving the S50 location in the middle of an...

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Thats excellent Steve.

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Last post by Jockinireland
Mon Feb 17, 2025 8:51 pm
400 flextube back under the stars

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:47 pm
Posted in General Observing
Replies: 7
by Astro-Nutz » Wed Sep 18, 2024 8:26 pm » in General Observing

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For what seems like an eternity i have finally had the time to get the 400 Flextube back out, moons killing it a bit but just to be out for an hour...

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Nice one, she’s a big unit

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:47 pm
Media Buzz

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:43 pm
Posted in General Observing
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by RitcheyPark » Tue Feb 11, 2025 1:16 am » in General Observing

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Its funny how the media always hypes up the
latest celestial event. Often someone with no astro experience will text me for advice about
the latest...

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Yeah, I concur. Disappointment usually follows in due course when someone discovers the 100 meteors an hour they were promised on TV is in reality a...

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:43 pm
Looking for friends with mutual interest, in Leeds 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:40 pm
Posted in Welcome Introductions
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by Himanshu@8.314 » Sat Feb 15, 2025 10:28 pm » in Welcome Introductions

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Hello! My name is Himanshu Mandal and I am currently enrolled in aeronautics and aerospace engineering undergraduate program in University of Leeds....

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Hello and welcome to the forum

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Mon Feb 17, 2025 7:40 pm
T Cr B 20250216.78 UT

Last post by OzEclipse « Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:30 pm
Posted in T Coronae Borealis 'Blaze Star' nova event
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by OzEclipse » Mon Feb 17, 2025 2:01 am » in T Coronae Borealis 'Blaze Star' nova event

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Taken this morning at 5:45am local time.
Still approximately mag 10.nn

Full frame Pentax K1 camera. ISO 800. 20s 50mm f1.7 lens @ f5.6
Camera on...

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I woke at 400 am this morning without an alarm. I haven’t examined the photos. Still nothing dramatic with binoculars. I hope it blows before summer...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:30 pm
Drink of choice

Last post by Mike Q « Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:35 pm
Posted in Off-Topic
Replies: 27
by Mike Q » Sat Jan 11, 2025 8:31 pm » in Off-Topic
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So just for fun, what is every ones drink of choice. For me i am a bourbon and single malt scotch kinda guy l, but will drink wine and i do love me...

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I am a diet soda junkie. It doesn't matter the brand as long as it has a lot of caffeine and no sugar.

I used to drink diet pepsi a lot. Then i...
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Last post by Mike Q
Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:35 pm
MARSHALL'S NIGHT SKY THIS WEEK - Feb 17 to Feb 23

Last post by TSS TEAM « Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:14 pm
Posted in Astronomical Events

by TSS TEAM » Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:14 pm » in Astronomical Events

MARSHALL'S NIGHT SKY THIS WEEK - Feb 17 to Feb 23

We are proud to present you with another edition of Marshall's night sky events this week, we...

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Last post by TSS TEAM
Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:14 pm
Re: quotes of the day, mostly related to astronomy.

Last post by messier 111 « Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:42 pm
Posted in Off-Topic
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by messier 111 » Sat Jan 01, 2022 2:00 pm » in Off-Topic
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The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.
Barbara Sher

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Astronomy is perhaps the science whose discoveries owe least to chance, in which human understanding appears in its whole magnitude, and through...
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Last post by messier 111
Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:42 pm
Formula 1 2025

Last post by Mike Q « Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:38 am
Posted in Off-Topic
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by Mike Q » Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:39 pm » in Off-Topic

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The new season is still a couple months away, but we might as well have a new thread now

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Whatever network picks up the coverage has to step into some big shoes. ESPN did a darn good job. We got all the practices, qualifying and the races...

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Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:38 am

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