Power Box Mk II – Power Box Strikes Back
I love a project. A few weeks ago, I was at doomed UK electronics tat-merchant Maplin, looking for some bargains in their closing-down sale. Incidentally, I love what Maplin used to be, but unfortunately,...
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Meade 8″ LX90 ACF
Since I made the decision in January 2015 to sell my Celestron C8, I have made several changes to other parts of my setup which have again made an 8″ Catadioptric Scope a realistic...
My First Tentative Steps Into Video Astronomy
The idea of sharing my hobby has always been something that appeals to me, hence the creation of this site, and my involvement in my local astronomical society. To me, the sharing of what...
Waxing Lyrical About Power Plugs
A quick rundown of one of my pet peeves with Astro equipment – the faithful but troublesome 12v car cigar lighter connector – basically why they drive me crazy, and my solution to the issue on my own setup…
First Light Report – Explore Scientific 305mm Ultralight Dobsonian.
What is it about astro gear that it lends itself to snap decisions in regards to buying and selling…!? I made just such a decision the other day. First a bit of background… From...
First Light – Ikharos 70ED Apo
This is a new acquisition to bring me back into wider-field imaging. Since I sold my 80mm Revelation Semi-Apo, I’ve really missed being able to capture the larger objects, with less fussy guiding, and...
The Isle of Wight – A Few Images From the DDA Star Party 2014
Here are a few more images I took during the Disciples of the Dark Arts Isle of Wight star party 2014. Unfortunately, despite the darkest skies I’ve ever imaged under in the UK, the...
Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro – Guiding issues, servicing, and the Rowan Astronomy Belt Modification
Ah! The good old HEQ5 Pro! A great mount at a very pocket-friendly (well, relatively) price. I’ve had mine for a few years now. It’s a very solid mount, with a lot of features,...
Project – Hybrid Wireless Router / Power Splitter Box
A while back, I posted about using Skysafari to control your EQMOD interfaced mount via a wonderful little utility known as ‘WiFi Scope’. In order to do this, you need some sort of wireless...
Saturn and the Curse of (Astronomical) Seeing
Last night, a clear night got me out into the garden to attempt a proper imaging run on Saturn. Unfortunately, the ringed wonder isn’t best placed at the moment for imaging from my...
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