Spacefarer's Guide to Getting off this Planet - Page 15

cobl04 · 10-04-2021, 07:28 PM

The fact that you're able to take pics of fucking galaxies is so cool.

dabiggestu2fan · 10-29-2021, 09:31 PM

Thank you so much Dazzle, LN7 and COBL for the great comments! My apologies for not responding sooner! Ben working 6-7 days per week that last 1 month or so so when I get home I’m totally beat to even check email lol. I still have a lot of unprocessed pictures from this trip/session. In a couple weeks I’m back to working my normal 5 days a week so hope to work on more pics and will post some more!

BTW heads up, this Saturday night has the potential of having a bright northern lights display especially for those living in the northern states or Canada! There was a HUGE X1 class solar flare and the earth is on the direct path/bulls eye. If predictions come true, hopefully we will be in for a nice show! Too bad for me I have to work both Saturday and Sunday dang it!!

dazzledbylight · 11-01-2021, 10:37 PM

Ouch, dab. Sorry you have put such extra days!
totally get practically passing out when get home.

When you get back to normal days give your self time to reset before start processing stuff unless it gives you extra energy.
Will look foward to them when ever they show up.

We had cloudy skies. But I read earlier today a quik snip that said it didn't turn out to be the big show it had been predicted to be. (#7 high++)

dabiggestu2fan · 11-03-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dazzledbylight

Ouch, dab. Sorry you have put such extra days!
totally get practically passing out when get home.

When you get back to normal days give your self time to reset before start processing stuff unless it gives you extra energy.
Will look foward to them when ever they show up.

We had cloudy skies. But I read earlier today a quik snip that said it didn't turn out to be the big show it had been predicted to be. (#7 high++)

Thanks Dazzle! Yes it has been an intense month or so at work but I sortoff asked for it, I volunteered to put in the OT, always helps the good ol wallet but the taxman is sure going to be happy! I am certainly looking forward to a more relaxed November and December unless something crazy at work happens haha.

Yes sadly that big event never materialized. The big CME particles missed the earth so we got no big show. But such is the nature of northern lights. Supper hard to predict even when everything seems to line up for a once in a lifetime show! We are just exiting the solar minimum cycle and the sun will begin to be more active over the coming years as it reaches solar maximum. So here is to hoping for more decent chances!! Before covid happened I was planning an aurora tour somewhere up in Yukon or Alaska. Too bad covid killed those plans but it’s ok as now I rather wait for the sun to reach its most active phase of its cycle.

I find the editing of my photos both relaxing and frustrating if there is such a thing hahaha. But I do really enjoy seeing the final results pop out on my screen when I get ones that I am happy with. This weekend I’ll try to work on some more and post some up!

dazzledbylight · 12-04-2021, 09:22 PM

Hey dab
You might be interested in seeing this if you haven't.

I just saw some vid of the solar eclipse. Cool as usual, but also different!

Usually we see the moon arriving at one side, then leaving in the opposite direction; arriving at 7 (position of an analog clock face) , leaving at 2.

This one arrived at 2:30 position, but left at the 10:30 position!

Very surprised for a few secs but realized it made sense since like the moon's shadow was making a tight turn at the bottom of our planet is the only way I can describe it.

dazzledbylight · 12-28-2021, 07:28 PM

Any watch the launch of the James Webb Telescope?

Exciting stuff! Hoping all goes well.

DaveC · 05-12-2022, 03:15 PM

hey guys, check out this photo of my b-hole:

LuckyNumber7 · 05-12-2022, 04:38 PM

He thicc

cobl04 · 05-12-2022, 07:48 PM

So fucking cool. Were we aware they were working on this? I wish I'd known. Literally gasped when I saw it upon waking up this morning.

LuckyNumber7 · 05-12-2022, 08:13 PM

It’s all public knowledge, if that’s what you’re asking.

In case you’re wondering what’s next, it’s Uranus.

dabiggestu2fan · 08-02-2022, 12:30 AM

Hello all, haven’t been on much as of late as I’ve been pretty busy these days!

but I did get a chance to take a week off and take my scopes out to a dark location. Got many pics, here are three of them. I’ll post more as I process them. The pictures are of M13 (the Hercules globular cluster), m27 (the dumbell nebula) and m51 (the whirlpool galaxy). I can post more details about them later if anyone wants to know the settings etc!

dabiggestu2fan · 08-02-2022, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzledbylight

Hey dab
You might be interested in seeing this if you haven't.

I just saw some vid of the solar eclipse. Cool as usual, but also different!

Usually we see the moon arriving at one side, then leaving in the opposite direction; arriving at 7 (position of an analog clock face) , leaving at 2.

This one arrived at 2:30 position, but left at the 10:30 position!

Very surprised for a few secs but realized it made sense since like the moon's shadow was making a tight turn at the bottom of our planet is the only way I can describe it.

Oh that’s very cool!! I find solar eclipses so amazing! By far the most amazing astronomical event to see in person! Did you ever get a chance to see one live?

dabiggestu2fan · 08-02-2022, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzledbylight

Any watch the launch of the James Webb Telescope?

Exciting stuff! Hoping all goes well.

I was bitting my nails during the launch lol. I’m so happy it all went so flawlessly and that now it’s taking some incredibly amazing pictures and science! So excited to see what awesome discoveries this scope will bring!!

dabiggestu2fan · 08-02-2022, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC

hey guys, check out this photo of my b-hole:

That’s a fine looking b-hole!

cobl04 · 08-02-2022, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabiggestu2fan

Hello all, haven’t been on much as of late as I’ve been pretty busy these days!

but I did get a chance to take a week off and take my scopes out to a dark location. Got many pics, here are three of them. I’ll post more as I process them. The pictures are of M13 (the Hercules globular cluster), m27 (the dumbell nebula) and m51 (the whirlpool galaxy). I can post more details about them later if anyone wants to know the settings etc!

Amazing. I'd love to know how you did it, from start to finish (without being too technical - I don't understand the technical/settings side of things!)

LuckyNumber7 · 11-16-2022, 12:41 AM

In case you’re not aware. SLS is launching right now.

DaveC · 12-14-2022, 12:40 AM

the webb telescope, and a real mission that went to the moon and back.

what a year for space exploration.

bring on the next step

10-04-2021, 07:28 PM	#281
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,900 Local Time: 06:30 PM	The fact that you're able to take pics of fucking galaxies is so cool. __________________

10-29-2021, 09:31 PM	#282
dabiggestu2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The edge of the known universe Posts: 3,483 Local Time: 08:30 AM	Thank you so much Dazzle, LN7 and COBL for the great comments! My apologies for not responding sooner! Ben working 6-7 days per week that last 1 month or so so when I get home I’m totally beat to even check email lol. I still have a lot of unprocessed pictures from this trip/session. In a couple weeks I’m back to working my normal 5 days a week so hope to work on more pics and will post some more! BTW heads up, this Saturday night has the potential of having a bright northern lights display especially for those living in the northern states or Canada! There was a HUGE X1 class solar flare and the earth is on the direct path/bulls eye. If predictions come true, hopefully we will be in for a nice show! Too bad for me I have to work both Saturday and Sunday dang it!! __________________

08-02-2022, 12:30 AM	#291
dabiggestu2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The edge of the known universe Posts: 3,483 Local Time: 08:30 AM	Hello all, haven’t been on much as of late as I’ve been pretty busy these days! but I did get a chance to take a week off and take my scopes out to a dark location. Got many pics, here are three of them. I’ll post more as I process them. The pictures are of M13 (the Hercules globular cluster), m27 (the dumbell nebula) and m51 (the whirlpool galaxy). I can post more details about them later if anyone wants to know the settings etc! Attached Thumbnails

12-14-2022, 12:40 AM	#297
DaveC Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the teeth of the hydra Posts: 22,735 Local Time: 04:30 AM	the webb telescope, and a real mission that went to the moon and back. what a year for space exploration. bring on the next step __________________

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11-01-2021, 10:37 PM	#283
dazzledbylight Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the sound dancing - w Bono & Edge :D Posts: 34,915 Local Time: 04:30 AM	Ouch, dab. Sorry you have put such extra days! totally get practically passing out when get home. When you get back to normal days give your self time to reset before start processing stuff unless it gives you extra energy. Will look foward to them when ever they show up. We had cloudy skies. But I read earlier today a quik snip that said it didn't turn out to be the big show it had been predicted to be. (#7 high++)

12-04-2021, 09:22 PM	#285
dazzledbylight Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the sound dancing - w Bono & Edge :D Posts: 34,915 Local Time: 04:30 AM	Hey dab You might be interested in seeing this if you haven't. I just saw some vid of the solar eclipse. Cool as usual, but also different! Usually we see the moon arriving at one side, then leaving in the opposite direction; arriving at 7 (position of an analog clock face) , leaving at 2. This one arrived at 2:30 position, but left at the 10:30 position! Very surprised for a few secs but realized it made sense since like the moon's shadow was making a tight turn at the bottom of our planet is the only way I can describe it.

12-28-2021, 07:28 PM	#286
dazzledbylight Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in the sound dancing - w Bono & Edge :D Posts: 34,915 Local Time: 04:30 AM	Any watch the launch of the James Webb Telescope? Exciting stuff! Hoping all goes well.

05-12-2022, 03:15 PM	#287
DaveC Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the teeth of the hydra Posts: 22,735 Local Time: 04:30 AM	hey guys, check out this photo of my b-hole:

05-12-2022, 04:38 PM	#288
LuckyNumber7 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 19,325 Local Time: 03:30 AM	He thicc

05-12-2022, 07:48 PM	#289
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,900 Local Time: 06:30 PM	So fucking cool. Were we aware they were working on this? I wish I'd known. Literally gasped when I saw it upon waking up this morning.

05-12-2022, 08:13 PM	#290
LuckyNumber7 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 19,325 Local Time: 03:30 AM	It’s all public knowledge, if that’s what you’re asking. In case you’re wondering what’s next, it’s Uranus.

11-16-2022, 12:41 AM	#296
LuckyNumber7 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 19,325 Local Time: 03:30 AM	In case you’re not aware. SLS is launching right now.