Monthly Archives: August 2011

Tests on new setup

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Pete

Well it has to be said I am quite pleased with how everything went tonight. The equipment behaved well although I do need to make a small modification to the scope to allow the dec to take the weight of … Continue reading →

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Observing in Woolston.

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Pete

Recently I have spent a little time getting a basic imaging setup sorted out so that I am able to use one of my smaller telescopes as a guide scope for when I wish to image using my modified Canon … Continue reading →

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New Forest Observatory – Mini-Wasp – First Light Party

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Pete

First thing this morning I made a visit to the New Forest Observatory (NFO) which is operated my Prof. Greg Parker.  This was for a Party being held there to celebrate the first light of the new mini-wasp observatory setup. … Continue reading →

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Wiring up a Dome Rotator for The New Forest Observatory

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Pete

Today was an interesting day spent at Curdridge Observatory where Tom has been designing and building a Dome Rotator for Greg’s new dome at The New Forest Observatory, the system that is to be computer controlled will allow the dome to automatically … Continue reading →

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