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Posts Made By: Anthony Allsobrook

September 29, 2005 10:18 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

NGC7000

Posted By Anthony Allsobrook
Dmitri

Excellent report, thank you!

Where did you find the technical data on the Baader UHC filter?

Anthony

October 25, 2005 11:52 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Light Cup Mars Mini-Map

Posted By Anthony Allsobrook
Ron

Excellent map for small telescopes, thank you! I have printed it off.

From this southern latitude Mars is still low when it culminates , so it's essential to view one hour on either side of culmination. There was good seeing at 3 am today but little detail could be seen using a 80 mm demicup. Do you perhaps know which hemisphere is visible at present? We observe about 6 hours later than you.

Anthony
Wellington NZ @ 41°S 175°E

October 26, 2005 12:16 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars Dust Storm Update - Oct 25th

Posted By Anthony Allsobrook
Bruce

Thank you! You have just answered the question I asked Ron! Excellent photo and sketch!

I should have used the 8" SCT last night instead of the 80 mm refractor. :S

Anthony

March 29, 2006 01:44 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Obsidian Optics - Hello?

Posted By Anthony Allsobrook
Kwang

I just received my mirror from Mark Cowan of Obsidian Optics. Fourteen inches of SUPERB artistry in silica! If you want a mirror in a hurry, go to supplier X, Y or Z ... but IMHO Mark's mirrors are really worth waiting for! I would definitely order from him again.

Anthony (NZ)

February 4, 2007 10:11 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Puppis cluster, NGC2477

Posted By Anthony Allsobrook
Inge
NGC2477 has dec 38°S so it passes close to the zenith from my latitude. Interestingly, in my most detailed atlas, Uranometria 2000 Vol II, it is plotted as an empty circle! I'm afraid that I don't have any observing notes, but I'll check it out on the first clear night.
With an 80 mm APO and 22 Nagler (27X) on a moonless night Argo is simply stunning ... it's my favourite part of the sky.
Regards
Anthony
Wellington at 41°S 176°E

February 18, 2007 08:28 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Observing in Brazil, February 2-6

Posted By Anthony Allsobrook
Dmitri
Stunning report, thank you!!!
BTW, I use the coal sack as an indicator for sky darkness ... it's circumpolar from this latitude and therefore very useful. OTOH my best views of the coal sack have been while climbing in the Southern Alps of the South Island. At altitudes of 2000 - 3000 metres it's quite a sight ... pitch black against the diamond dust of the star clouds ...

Anthony
Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand @ 41°S 175°E

May 19, 2004 06:03 AM Forum: Polls

Do you like the new design?

Posted By Anthony Allsobrook
Everything has a really clean NEW look!

I like the look of the Forums. It's easier to follow threads.

My only suggestion for improvement is the size of the font ... the old font seemed larger and easier to read.

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