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Ken - GeroAstro
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Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 7:56:53 GMT stargate, CC, and 2 more like this

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Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 7:56:53 GMT

Great broadcast last night. Thanks to all those that came along for the ride. The sky and equipment gods played nice and we managed to get some nice objects. Thanks to Crystal for the awesome suggestion and those that helped on the hunt for Shapley 1. We pushed the Ultrastar towards the end of the night and Helix really popped! Thanks to the folks broadcasting the transit, was very cool being able to watch it while broadcasting. I couldn't be bothered going through all the images I saved so I just posted them all, enjoy!

Ken
Western Australia

10" Meade LX90 SCT,Milburn Wedge, crayford focuser
14" Skywatcher Goto Dob
10" Dob
Coronado 40mm PST double stacked
Skywatcher ED80
RC8 with Moonlite focuser
8" F5 Newt
Few other scopes.
Skywatcher EQ6Pro and EQ5pro mounts
5D MKIII, 600D, 550D, QHY8L, DSI II, Lodestar Ultrastar C, Morgcam SPC 900nc.
Heaps of bits and bobs.

President, Geraldton Astronomy Group.
facebook.com/geroastro
NSN Channel: GeroAstro

aussiehowie
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Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 9:46:45 GMT Ken - GeroAstro likes this

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Post by aussiehowie on May 10, 2016 9:46:45 GMT

Hey Ken, awesome images. I woke this morning here in Brisbane and after breakfast clicked NSN only to see you finishing up! But I heard you say you'd be on again real soon, so looking forward to that. I'm also sad I missed it, as I have read posts about the goodness of Ultrastar. I will just have to wait for your next broadcast.

Also notice you use an 8" newt as I do. Mines the 200P Skywatcher. Love that thing! Great for both vis and cameras. Comes to focus with DSLR all the way down to small chip cameras. Focal length just right for DSLR all the way down to small chip cameras. Good F/5, and when you reduce for the smaller chip cams you get the even lower F ratio's. Seems ideal for EAA/NRTO/VA ... I could go on and on ... great combo.

Anyway ... Once again ... great images there Ken. Can't wait to see your next session!

Last Edit: May 10, 2016 9:48:09 GMT by aussiehowie: spellun err

Howie

ChrisFC New Member Posts: 10	Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 10:51:27 GMT Ken - GeroAstro likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ChrisFC on May 10, 2016 10:51:27 GMT Luv ya work ! Beaut shots. Another broadcast I've missed .....

Ken - GeroAstro
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Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 12:28:07 GMT

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Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 12:28:07 GMT

Thanks Chris, I will be on again in about an hour.

Ken
Western Australia

10" Meade LX90 SCT,Milburn Wedge, crayford focuser
14" Skywatcher Goto Dob
10" Dob
Coronado 40mm PST double stacked
Skywatcher ED80
RC8 with Moonlite focuser
8" F5 Newt
Few other scopes.
Skywatcher EQ6Pro and EQ5pro mounts
5D MKIII, 600D, 550D, QHY8L, DSI II, Lodestar Ultrastar C, Morgcam SPC 900nc.
Heaps of bits and bobs.

President, Geraldton Astronomy Group.
facebook.com/geroastro
NSN Channel: GeroAstro

Ken - GeroAstro
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Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 12:29:33 GMT

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Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 12:29:33 GMT

Cheers Howie, yeah it great combo. Yup I will be on in about and hour.

Ken
Western Australia

10" Meade LX90 SCT,Milburn Wedge, crayford focuser
14" Skywatcher Goto Dob
10" Dob
Coronado 40mm PST double stacked
Skywatcher ED80
RC8 with Moonlite focuser
8" F5 Newt
Few other scopes.
Skywatcher EQ6Pro and EQ5pro mounts
5D MKIII, 600D, 550D, QHY8L, DSI II, Lodestar Ultrastar C, Morgcam SPC 900nc.
Heaps of bits and bobs.

President, Geraldton Astronomy Group.
facebook.com/geroastro
NSN Channel: GeroAstro

Ken James Administrator Posts: 185	Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 12:45:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ken James on May 10, 2016 12:45:32 GMT Ken is setting up now. Mac is doing a test at the moment waiting till Ken gets going. This must be an Aussie Only thread LOL!!!!
	Last Edit: May 10, 2016 12:48:58 GMT by Ken James Cheers, Ken __________________________________________ Ken James - Snake Valley Australia Samsung SCB-4000, 2 Mallincams, 2 Revolution Imagers, 2 ToUcams, SX-5c, Canon 350d, 450d, 6d. Broadcaster on Night Skies Network as 'Ken James' HERE --> www.nightskiesnetwork.com/ - Video Astronomy Website: ballaratman.wix.com/videoastronomy

Ken - GeroAstro
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Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 14:38:43 GMT

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Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 14:38:43 GMT

Ozzie, Ozzie, Ozzie, Oi, Oi, Oi! lol

Ken
Western Australia

10" Meade LX90 SCT,Milburn Wedge, crayford focuser
14" Skywatcher Goto Dob
10" Dob
Coronado 40mm PST double stacked
Skywatcher ED80
RC8 with Moonlite focuser
8" F5 Newt
Few other scopes.
Skywatcher EQ6Pro and EQ5pro mounts
5D MKIII, 600D, 550D, QHY8L, DSI II, Lodestar Ultrastar C, Morgcam SPC 900nc.
Heaps of bits and bobs.

President, Geraldton Astronomy Group.
facebook.com/geroastro
NSN Channel: GeroAstro

Ken James Administrator Posts: 185	Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 15:35:47 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ken James on May 10, 2016 15:35:47 GMT
	Cheers, Ken __________________________________________ Ken James - Snake Valley Australia Samsung SCB-4000, 2 Mallincams, 2 Revolution Imagers, 2 ToUcams, SX-5c, Canon 350d, 450d, 6d. Broadcaster on Night Skies Network as 'Ken James' HERE --> www.nightskiesnetwork.com/ - Video Astronomy Website: ballaratman.wix.com/videoastronomy

CC Administrator Posts: 28	Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 23:22:38 GMT Ken - GeroAstro likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CC on May 10, 2016 23:22:38 GMT love!!! these are wicked ken!!

aussiehowie New Member Posts: 24	Awesome Session last night. May 10, 2016 23:39:07 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by aussiehowie on May 10, 2016 23:39:07 GMT Darn ... missed you again! Ah well bound to catch you sometime ... I'll have to check just before bedtime (lol) (think you are in WA, right?).
	Howie

Ken - GeroAstro
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Awesome Session last night. May 11, 2016 3:18:28 GMT

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Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 11, 2016 3:18:28 GMT

Yup WA Howie

Ken
Western Australia

10" Meade LX90 SCT,Milburn Wedge, crayford focuser
14" Skywatcher Goto Dob
10" Dob
Coronado 40mm PST double stacked
Skywatcher ED80
RC8 with Moonlite focuser
8" F5 Newt
Few other scopes.
Skywatcher EQ6Pro and EQ5pro mounts
5D MKIII, 600D, 550D, QHY8L, DSI II, Lodestar Ultrastar C, Morgcam SPC 900nc.
Heaps of bits and bobs.

President, Geraldton Astronomy Group.
facebook.com/geroastro
NSN Channel: GeroAstro

Ken - GeroAstro
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Awesome Session last night. May 11, 2016 3:24:03 GMT stargate likes this

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Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 11, 2016 3:24:03 GMT

Some from last night. Got a meteor in the Leo triplet shot!

Ken
Western Australia

10" Meade LX90 SCT,Milburn Wedge, crayford focuser
14" Skywatcher Goto Dob
10" Dob
Coronado 40mm PST double stacked
Skywatcher ED80
RC8 with Moonlite focuser
8" F5 Newt
Few other scopes.
Skywatcher EQ6Pro and EQ5pro mounts
5D MKIII, 600D, 550D, QHY8L, DSI II, Lodestar Ultrastar C, Morgcam SPC 900nc.
Heaps of bits and bobs.

President, Geraldton Astronomy Group.
facebook.com/geroastro
NSN Channel: GeroAstro

Ken James Administrator Posts: 185	Awesome Session last night. May 11, 2016 4:01:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ken James on May 11, 2016 4:01:34 GMT Excellent results Ken. You can see M51 from there!!!! wow!
	Last Edit: May 11, 2016 4:02:01 GMT by Ken James Cheers, Ken __________________________________________ Ken James - Snake Valley Australia Samsung SCB-4000, 2 Mallincams, 2 Revolution Imagers, 2 ToUcams, SX-5c, Canon 350d, 450d, 6d. Broadcaster on Night Skies Network as 'Ken James' HERE --> www.nightskiesnetwork.com/ - Video Astronomy Website: ballaratman.wix.com/videoastronomy

Ken - GeroAstro
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Awesome Session last night. May 11, 2016 5:16:16 GMT

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Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 11, 2016 5:16:16 GMT

Thanks Ken, Yeah it very low but can managed to get through the muck and get a shot!

Ken
Western Australia

10" Meade LX90 SCT,Milburn Wedge, crayford focuser
14" Skywatcher Goto Dob
10" Dob
Coronado 40mm PST double stacked
Skywatcher ED80
RC8 with Moonlite focuser
8" F5 Newt
Few other scopes.
Skywatcher EQ6Pro and EQ5pro mounts
5D MKIII, 600D, 550D, QHY8L, DSI II, Lodestar Ultrastar C, Morgcam SPC 900nc.
Heaps of bits and bobs.

President, Geraldton Astronomy Group.
facebook.com/geroastro
NSN Channel: GeroAstro

steve New Member Posts: 5	Awesome Session last night. May 11, 2016 5:40:18 GMT Ken - GeroAstro likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve on May 11, 2016 5:40:18 GMT Good one bloke. Great pics. Will chat more on weekend when u get on again. Aussie only thread LOL. Howie will have to get together some time, I am at Logan city. Cheers Steve
	Cheers from Logan Skies DownUnder

Awesome Session last night.

Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 7:56:53 GMT

Post by aussiehowie on May 10, 2016 9:46:45 GMT

Post by ChrisFC on May 10, 2016 10:51:27 GMT

Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 12:28:07 GMT

Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 12:29:33 GMT

Post by Ken James on May 10, 2016 12:45:32 GMT

Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 10, 2016 14:38:43 GMT

Post by Ken James on May 10, 2016 15:35:47 GMT

Post by CC on May 10, 2016 23:22:38 GMT

Post by aussiehowie on May 10, 2016 23:39:07 GMT

Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 11, 2016 3:18:28 GMT

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Post by Ken James on May 11, 2016 4:01:34 GMT

Post by Ken - GeroAstro on May 11, 2016 5:16:16 GMT

Post by steve on May 11, 2016 5:40:18 GMT