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Cosimo · 26 Nov 2013 at 08:15

Reminder

'ISON: Comet Of The Century' is still showing on the National Geographic channel:

http://natgeotv.com/uk/comet-of-the-century/about

Cosimo · 27 Nov 2013 at 07:24

I do hope that it's not a great disappointment.

Tibbz2 · 27 Nov 2013 at 18:15

Glaucus said:
Nice one , don't suppose theres an electronic interactive one is there?

This is the best one i've found, quite good: http://www.avex-asso.org/dossiers/wordpress/?page_id=127

There's a download to put on Google Earth on that page too, so you can use that too

Edit: Nevermind beaten

Kosmiche · 27 Nov 2013 at 18:34

Thinking of asking for a pair of binoculars for xmas, anyone know if the Ostara Elinor 10x50 would be good introduction to astronomy?

I'm only asking about them because they won a sky at night group test and got 91%. I am completely open to other suggestions.

NeilF · 27 Nov 2013 at 19:01

Eames said:
Thinking of asking for a pair of binoculars for xmas, anyone know if the Ostara Elinor 10x50 would be good introduction to astronomy?

I'm only asking about them because they won a sky at night group test and got 91%. I am completely open to other suggestions.

You may want them in a week or two if ISON comes through!

How about some cheaper Celestron 15 x 70 Skymasters? - http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/80167-celestron-skymaster-15x70-binos-review/

Kosmiche · 27 Nov 2013 at 19:07

LOL I have no idea really about astronomy at the moment, I am hoping the binoculars will get me interested.

Those look ideal, will probably get those cheers.

da_ging · 27 Nov 2013 at 19:07

near real time images for ison during tomorrows event

http://cometison.gsfc.nasa.gov/

also live coverage here https://plus.google.com/+NASA/posts and a good twitter feed https://twitter.com/SungrazerComets

all starts 6pm our time (i think)

NeilF · 27 Nov 2013 at 19:11

da_ging said:
near real time images for ison during tomorrows event

http://cometison.gsfc.nasa.gov/

also live coverage here https://plus.google.com/+NASA/posts and a good twitter feed https://twitter.com/SungrazerComets

all starts 6pm our time (i think)

Here you go... http://www.cometison2013.co.uk/perihelion-and-distance/

Travelling at about 300,000mph now, which will almost triple by this time tomorrow!

Kosmiche · 27 Nov 2013 at 19:17

NeilFawcett said:
You may want them in a week or two if ISON comes through!

How about some cheaper Celestron 15 x 70 Skymasters? - http://stargazerslounge.com/topic/80167-celestron-skymaster-15x70-binos-review/

Just wondering if the "frequently bought together" on this page is a good deal? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Celestron-71009-Skymaster-Porro-Binoculars/dp/B00008Y0VN

I will want a tripod I think...

Glaucus · 27 Nov 2013 at 19:49

Tibbz2 said:
This is the best one i've found, quite good: http://www.avex-asso.org/dossiers/wordpress/?page_id=127

There's a download to put on Google Earth on that page too, so you can use that too

Edit: Nevermind beaten

Thanks, seems dartmoor is the closest best place.

Any recomendations for telescopes? Can you fit a camera to any telescope?
Is it posinel to get one which you can attach a camera to and get awesome pctures of like jupiter and nebula or are they kind of split in to catogries one for the planets and one for deep space.

And how much money are we talking can a set up be had for like £200 or we talking more like £500?

Tibbz2 · 27 Nov 2013 at 20:12

Glaucus said:
Thanks, seems dartmoor is the closest best place.

Any recomendations for telescopes? Can you fit a camera to any telescope?
Is it posinel to get one which you can attach a camera to and get awesome pctures of like jupiter and nebula or are they kind of split in to catogries one for the planets and one for deep space.

And how much money are we talking can a set up be had for like £200 or we talking more like £500?

Astrophotography is usually very pricey business...

Planetary images generally use webcams/dedicated cameras, separate from the cameras used for deep sky objects, they really are two separate groups. For both you really need a good mount (HEQ5 minimum, NEQ6 or better ideally) and they cost upwards of £500 new on their own, then there's the cameras (which can range from £200-£1000) and the scope itself!!

Glaucus · 27 Nov 2013 at 20:15

Why doesn't money grow on trees.

What you looking at just for planets?

Cosimo · 28 Nov 2013 at 07:43

NeilF · 28 Nov 2013 at 08:18

ISON live coverage from 6pm onwards - https://plus.google.com/events/c8t7i5dbr1k50oq89giloiqe8rc

Current stats - http://www.cometison2013.co.uk/perihelion-and-distance/

NeilF · 28 Nov 2013 at 08:28

Eames said:
Just wondering if the "frequently bought together" on this page is a good deal? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Celestron-71009-Skymaster-Porro-Binoculars/dp/B00008Y0VN

I will want a tripod I think...

Can't comment on the tripod (but the reviews seem OK?) . From what I understand the built in mount adapter with the binoculars isn't very good, so for the sake of £10 it's probably worth getting a good one.

Cosimo · 28 Nov 2013 at 11:53

Getting closer:

NeilF · 28 Nov 2013 at 14:22

So ISON (this 2km lump of rock/ice) is currently being pulled so hard by the Sun's gravity its accelerating as fast as a sports car, and has yet to almost double its current speed by 6:30 tonight! You can understand how this thing might break apart!

Cosimo · 28 Nov 2013 at 14:53

NeilFawcett said:
ISON live coverage from 6pm onwards - https://plus.google.com/events/c8t7i5dbr1k50oq89giloiqe8rc

Current stats - http://www.cometison2013.co.uk/perihelion-and-distance/

There will also be images and movies here:

http://cometison.gsfc.nasa.gov/

Cosimo · 28 Nov 2013 at 16:33

ISON through SOHO's LASCO C3. Time Stamp: 2013/11/26 20:42 - 2013/11/28 14:30

Cosimo · 28 Nov 2013 at 17:39

Also live on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q03I1B_yrPg

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