Monday, March 30, 2026

20260329 Clear with showers, occassional stormy

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Started at around 9:33p (summer time started) First target is M44 which is pretty close to the moon, but open clusters should be fine.   6.5...
Sunday, March 29, 2026

20260328 Messier marathon session three: thin Cloud Observation

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Start at around 9:50pm. M101 is the first target, I have very limited time tonight but I don't want to rush like the last time.  So I am...
Saturday, March 28, 2026

20260327 Messier marathon session two: clear Skies with sudden rains

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I still too the plunge to continue my Messier marathon. The first target is M45 before it's sinking too low, I expect to spend 20 minute...
Friday, March 27, 2026

Canon FD 300mm f2.8L second generation

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With my new 3D printer, and the help of my daughter who is keen on making 3D models, this project is realised so quickly and it's a BIG ...

JMI NGF-CM with ZWO EAF

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Since the JMII NGF-CM is lower profile, I want to see if it could be used with the Canon FD 300mm f2.8L. It might be able to replace the CYC...
Thursday, March 26, 2026

20260325 M51 by Seestar S30

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I should create a new entry for this M51.   I got 1 hr 40 minutes of exposure: Processed by the box, nothing else. Surprise to see how this ...

20260325 Seestar S30 Messier marathon: Session one

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Partially cloudy (maybe 2-3/10) sky, bright moon Last time should be session zero, since this was the session I got the idea about a messier...
Sunday, March 22, 2026

Seestar S30 Messier Marathon Log

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Those marked with a (-) is less than optimal. M1 2025/12/16 M3  2026/03/29  (*) M15 2025/12/8 M27 2025/12/4 M31 2025/11/21 M32  2025/11/21 M...

New equipment - the joy of visual observation

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It's a reclining chair.   Observation with my Canon IS is just fantastic!  Now, I just want darker sky. My neighbour keeps his light on ...

20260321 Not so good sky - M108 Seestar S30

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The sky is not very clear.  I will be using the SeeStar only tonight. The target will be M108.   M97 The Owl Nebula was captured accidentall...
Saturday, March 21, 2026

20260320 Jupiter and M81/M82/NGC3077/NGC2076

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Setup the S30 for mosaic around M81, M82, NGC3077 and NGC2076. 1:37 hr of signal acquired. One with latest AI denoise another is raw stacked...