The Astronomy hobby thread

[masraum]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

open clusters, so unappreciated, so mesmerizing.

Agreed!

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

Labeled

Very cool. I was pleasantly surprised that you’d captured a section of sky that would normally not be considered interesting.

[Eric Hahl]

M35 from Friday night

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

M35 from Friday night

Don't forget NGC 2158!

Fantastic photo. I'm green at your setup and results. I'd love to do astrophotography. I don't really have the kit, time or setup to get into it right now, but someday.

[Eric Hahl]

Thanks Steve!

[Eric Hahl]

Got some Oxygen and sulfur data added to my existing hydrogen. About 12-13 hours of exposures over two nights.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Eric Hahl

Got some Oxygen and sulfur data added to my existing hydrogen. About 12-13 hours of exposures over two nights.

Very nice!

[Eric Hahl]

Thanks!

[Eric Hahl]

Had a 16x20 metal print made. Kinda digging it.

[Evans, Marv]

That's beautiful, Eric. Looks almost 3D from here.

[masraum]

Very cool!

[flatbutt]

I envy both your skill and your clear sky! I've been living with a Bortle Infinity lately And now my latitude even prevents decent solar viewing, there's been a constant haze up to 30 degrees or so.

[Eric Hahl]

Thanks guys!

[Eric Hahl]

Re-processed M35 and NGC2158.

[gduke2010]

Found this on Craigslist, asking $50 for the telescope. New to astronomy, and only interested after looking at this astronomy thread. Woundering what if it's a good scope?

[Eric Hahl]

It was probably $129 new. Maybe less. The scope itself will give a decent enough image but the mount is pretty wobbly. These types of scopes are a cheap entry into viewing to see if it keeps your interest. Might be worth it. If you don't like it you can probably sell it for that.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by gduke2010

Found this on Craigslist, asking $50 for the telescope. New to astronomy, and only interested after looking at this astronomy thread. Woundering what if it's a good scope?

Well without knowing the specs I can only go by what I've known about Tasco over the years. They are generally plastic, using very poor optics. But if you use a decent eyepiece you can get decent views of the moon. For $50 you may get a feel for the hobby but don't expect much at all.

[Eric Hahl]

Here is a nice guide.

https://youtu.be/1_PgtDpZl3c

[gduke2010]

Thanks Eric and Flatbutt. Looked at some telescopes on line and can buy a higher quality telescope for not much more money. So, I'm not buying the one on Craigslist. The video was very helpful and seems like a reflector telescope might be the best entry level scope.

I live in a great location to look at the sky in the Carson Valley, near the desert and mountains. would like to see the Orion Nebula.

thanks,
Gary

[gduke2010]

Looked at the Celestron Astro Master 114 EQ telescope on line. Seems to be a highly rated beginners telescope. Watched a few videos and it comes with a motor drive to track planets.