This has to have been one of the most intensive observing sessions I’ve had to date. 10 observed principle targets, containing a total of 26 objects that have been identified and included in these observations. It was also unusual to have reasonable transparency throughout the session. Normally this is poor early on and starts to improve as we approach happy hour from about midnight onwards, where the seeing settles and the transparency improves. Session…
Solar Observing Session 31, January
Session Data Date: 31/01/2025 Time: 15:02 – 16:02 UT Seeing: II. Good – Slight Transparency: III. Clear with slight haze Temp: 8 C, Air Pressure: 1027 mb Humidity: 82% Dew Point: 6 C Wind Speed: 4 mph Scope: TMB 80 f/6 Camera: ZWO ASI 183MM , SBIG G filter. No Darks or Flats taken. All Images are North up and East to the Left Click image for larger version Solar Parameters Bo: -6.00 degrees…
Solar Observing Session 21, January
Session Data Date: 21/01/2025 Time: 11:55 – 12:55 UT Seeing: II. Good – Slight Transparency: V. Terrible Temp: 7 C, Air Pressure: 1011 mb Humidity: 88% Dew Point: 6 C Wind Speed: 8 mph Scope: TMB 80 f/6 Camera: ZWO ASI 183MM , SBIG G filter. No Darks or Flats taken. All Images are North up and East to the Left Click image for larger version Solar Parameters Bo: -5.18 degrees Lo: 166.34 degrees…
Solar Observing Session 20, January
Session Data Date: 20/01/2025 Time: 10:20 – 13:31 UT Seeing: I. Excellent Transparency: II. Clear with some cloud Temp: 7 C, Air Pressure: 1018 mb Humidity: 87% Dew Point: 5 C Wind Speed: 6mph Scope: TMB 80 f/6 Camera: ZWO ASI 183MM , SBIG G filter. No Darks or Flats taken. All Images are North up and East to the Left Click image for larger version Solar Parameters Bo: -5.08 degrees Lo: 180.52 degrees…
EAA Observing Session 18, January
Session Data Date: 18/01/2025 Time: 13:35 – 15:17 UT Seeing: II. Good – Slight Transparency: IV. Poor with heavy haze Plus there was a lot of solid cloud around so imaging between the gaps, which were few and far between Temp: 6 C, Air Pressure: 1026 mb Humidity: 85% Dew Point: 4 C Wind Speed: 8mph Scope: TMB 80 f/6 Camera: ZWO ASI 183MM , SBIG G filter. No Darks or Flats taken. All…
EAA Observing Session 15, January
Session Data Date: 15/01/2025 Time: 11:07 – 12:07 UT Seeing: I. Excellent Transparency: I. Extremely clear Temp: 9 C, Air Pressure: 1036 mb Humidity: 88% Dew Point: 7 C Wind Speed: 6 mph Scope: TMB 80 f/6 Camera: ZWO ASI 183MM , SBIG G filter. No Darks or Flats taken. All Images are North up and East to the Left Click image for larger version Solar Parameters Bo: -4.61 degrees Lo: 245.93 degrees P:…