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Desertraptor

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Aug 01, 2014 06:13 | #1

New to this game. Skywatcher ED80 on EQ3
Heaps to learn.
Here's Sun and Moon from today

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Davenn

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Aug 01, 2014 07:18 | #2

well done Peter

Keep up the good work
what are you using for your solar filter ?

I was considering heading out tonite , but that wind was just too damn cold
the cold weather is slowly making it's way up the country from your region

DAve

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Desertraptor
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Aug 01, 2014 08:13 | #3

Thanks Dave
Baader film Dave. Just taped over the hood

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Aug 01, 2014 08:20 | #4

Great first shots Peter. It took me months to capture a quality photo of the moon.

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Aug 01, 2014 08:36 | #5

Thanks Dan
Didn't realize till after that I could zoom using live view to focus. Made a world of difference

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