Guest Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yes, as Nicola says, you can get a wireless remote that will do the shutter release instead. I've just been outside freezing my nose off trying to find Saturn. It took me a while, but I got there. I took probably the worst photo of Saturn ever taken by anyone, anywhere.... but hey, it's Saturn! This was handheld to a cheapy Russian telescope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Gosh have the early birds overslept this morning? I can't be the first on the forum???? Its fuzzy but I think that adds to its appeal. I have no idea where to look for these things, and as for taking a photo.... so I think its fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Graham, that's FAB ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Graham. I think that picture is amazing! What telescope have you got? OH would really love to have one, and I'd love to get him one, but haven't got a clue. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Crikey....its beautiful. How clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 You are all too kind. The actual view was really sharp, but it moves so fast that when it comes to photographing it, it's a challenge to get something that isn't blurred - at least with a non-driven telescope. Annie - I have a Tal-1. However, if I was starting again from scratch, I wouldn't get this telescope. It is very good, but the mount is quite hefty and I continually fight with it to get what I want it to do. The Celestron 102SLT is quite highly thought of - it's £299 and includes auto-align and GOTO software. Basically, you point it to three bright objects in the sky and from this it works out where it is. Then you can select objects from a menu and it will automatically swivel round and go to them. Some say it's cheating, but I am sorely tempted to get one of these myself!! Another good quality starter scope is a Skywatcher Skyhawk 1145PM @ £149. This doesn't have autoalign software or GOTO capability - you have to find the objects yourself, but it is good quality and includes a motor drive, so once you have found the object, you can engage the motor and it will track it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 WOWEE Graham. I'm amazed at your photo of Saturn. It's brilliant. I'd love to able to see that through a telescope. I don't think my bins would do it somehow! Alright for robin watching...... My neighbour came round last night with his telescope and we watched venus from my back garden. It's amazing to see it with your own eyes. I was dead chuffed. Annie, that technical script from Grd looks bewildering. It makes no sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 That is amazing Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Does anyone know which website you can go to to find out what's happening in the sky on what days (like meteor showers etc)? Also how do you take the pictures of the Sun (i've been told not too look directly at it through a lens)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 That really is amazing Graham - I would never have believed that was taken from earth, let alone with just a camera and telescope! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Thank you! Honestly though - it could have been so much better. If it stays clear, I'll have another go tonight. Jen Jen: I usually rely on "Sky at Night" Magazine for tip offs on the coming month's events. But there is a fantastic piece of free software called Stellarium that produces a real-time image of the night sky relative to your longitude/latitude. This really helps when it comes to locating objects. http://www.stellarium.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 fab photos Graham. To second your recommendation-we have a Celestron telescope, and we think its wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Amazing photos Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Thanks for that Graham! We use that free software. If you know your long / lat, its great. We sit out in the garden in the summer, OH has the laptop fired up and we can find out what we're looking at! Off to hunt for telescopes now...... Thanks also for the pics: I'm "doing" the Earth in space with the children in my class at present, and was able to show them the picture of Venus and tell them where to look: They came in today haveing seen it and were SO excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks grd will have a look at that now. I haven't got a telescope yet but intend to get one. We get really clear skys here (no street lights) so get some fantastic views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'm "doing" the Earth in space with the children in my class at present, and was able to show them the picture of Venus and tell them where to look: They came in today haveing seen it and were SO excited! That's great isn't it Annie. It puts everything into reality for them. btw - you've spelt 'haveing' wrong. 100 lines please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks for pointing that out Gina.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Graham...thanks for the link, what a great piece of software. Unfortunately it's cloudy, i can't wait for a clear night. Thanks for the great pics too Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Here is Venus and Mercury tonight. (Venus is the brighter one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I saw a huge star in the sky last night on the way back from Villa, I think it was Venus, not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 What a gorgeous photo, Graham. The colours are superb. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Wow Graham, this is a fantastic photo. Wonderful colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Amazing photos - I dont seem to be able to manage sky and stars and things - I love taking all sorts of pictures of things like insects and birds - I dont know how to share them with the forum in an easy/quick way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Hi Jaime! Get a photobucket account! Go to www.photobucket.com Its free and you can store all your pics there and then share them with us nosey lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 We love pictures on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
