I got out in the front yard tonight with the scope and Polar Aligned it. You would think I'd have this procedure down. And I suppose I do except it took me forever because it's just about the most complicated thing I can think of doing. I set it up and got things looking pretty good in the beginning and then decided to attach my camera. That was a smooth move because it screwed the alignment up and I had to start all over THIS TIME WITH THE CAMERA ATTACHED FROM THE GET-GO. 
First there's Polaris. Then there's Venus. Then there's Polaris again (adjust the wedge). Then there's Venus. This goes on and on for what seems like infinity until things finally start coming together. M57, the Ring Nebula, NGC 6720, a planetary nebula in Lyra, was just barely visible in the bright moonlight in the scope.
Audio Clips
- Einstein discusses his special theory of relativity. text
- Apollo 13 reports "Houston, we have a problem
- Apollo 11 astronauts describe the Earth from 130,000 miles in space.
Other stuff
Reference
GskySatellites
Recent Posts
Planetary Society Weblog
New Scientist Space - Astronomy
New Scientist Space - Astrobiology
Are We Alone? - SETI Science and Skepticism podcast
- CURRENT MOON
Moon Phase Calendar
Satellite passover information
« Took the scope to Goose Creek | Main | »
TrackBack
TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d83436a72053ef00e553a443ed8833
Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Polaris and Venus infinity:
Verify your Comment
Previewing your Comment
This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.
Your comment could not be posted. Error type:
Your comment has been posted. Post another comment
As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
Comments