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spontanious viewing

Discussion in 'General Astronomy Chat' started by tripod tipper, Oct 5, 2016.

spontanious viewing

Started by tripod tipper on Oct 5, 2016 at 10:12 AM

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  1. tripod tipper

    tripod tipper Well-Known Member

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    tripod tipper, Oct 5, 2016
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    Last night I woke up about 3 am with back problems, went outside and found a super clear night. Had to get the scope out. I started with the 2X Barlow and the 20MM IP, then went to a 3X Barlow and the 9mm IP. I looked at the Orion nebula and then the Horsehead nebula, then the Cassiopeia constellation and then the Pleiades. Wow! I have a small scope (80mmX500 refactor) but what a view. I am so encouraged. I just which I was more nocturnal.

    Dennis
     
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    george, Oct 5, 2016
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    Spontaneous Viewing is probably the only type of viewing that I do. I'm kinda a night owl and I end up working alot at night. But sometimes while I'm out and about coming home I'll take a detour and drive up Angeles Crest Hwy setup our C102.

    Other times I've woken up one morning and just decided to take a day trip somewhere and I bring the scope with me :)
     
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    ghostdance, Oct 5, 2016
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    Nice! Sounds like you have clear views around you Dennis - my chimneyscape cuts off my eastern view and Cass currently. Mind, at 3ayem I would think Orion may just be clearing em to my SE, if I could get out without divorce threatening!
    How was the HH in your 80/500? I've read that this is a hard one - I don't think I'll ever see it from here...

    George, I can only imagine the dark sky you'd perhaps see on that highway - middle of the San Gabriel Mts? Must pick up some glow, but.... :)

    Gloriousness awaits!
     
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    tripod tipper, Oct 5, 2016
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    Hey bud, I snuck out without her hearing me, then about 4:30 am she came out wanting to know what I was doing. She wasn't interested, told me to back to sleep. I do know about the San Gabriel's... Born and raised in Santa Clarita....
     
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    george, Oct 5, 2016
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    Yea San Gabriel Mountains but I don't go up that far maybe like 20-30 min up off the freeway. So I definitely have a glow :)
     
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    tripod tipper, Oct 6, 2016
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    I live in Toledo Ohio now and miss the sounds of coyotes howling and following tarantulas across the lawn. The view this morning was also crystal clear after the rain last night. I've always been in the so called Farmers schedule and mostly wake up at 3:00 in the am, so I get good views of Orion now, (my favorite)!

    Dennis

    BTW, I have a tracker on my scope.
     
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    bventrudo, Oct 6, 2016
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    Great report Dennis. Seeing Orion in the wee hours this time of year is a real pleasure and well worth losing a little sleep.
     
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    tripod tipper, Oct 6, 2016
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    bventrudo,

    I don't sleep much these days, so,,, I left my scope on the front porch to ease my looking experience and also to let my wife sleep. I have the advantage of seeing Orion in the early AM, as opposed to the west coast, it probably won't be truly visible till mid November for them in the early AM in that time, accept for daylight savings time.

    Dennis
     
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    bventrudo, Oct 6, 2016
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    Better you go out stargazing than staring at the ceiling when you can't sleep. I'd do the same if I could see more than 2 stars from my backyard!
     
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    tripod tipper, Oct 6, 2016
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    bventrudo,

    Well said!!! have no further to say about it...
     

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