If it aint broke…
peonic
October 2, 2025
1:41 pm
Well that was a frustrating couple of months! I decided that whilst the ZWO 533MM camera has been an absolute cracker of a device, I
Well that was a frustrating couple of months! I decided that whilst the ZWO 533MM camera has been an absolute cracker of a device, I
I’ve finally gotten around to a comprehensive website rebuild. I’d had a WordPress blog for a couple of years – which mainly served as a
First test of the pier setup before the summer – I’ve had some health issues, and have taken a chunk of time off work (so
One of the drawbacks of having astrophotography gear on tripods is that you HAVE to polar align them every time you setup. Sure, it’s assisted
There’s a big jump in the timeline here, a glitch in the matrix if you will… Hard drive failures, a lack of website backups (and
February began with me finding a new astrophotography group on Facebook. It’s a great place to share tips, techniques and just chat with likeminded astro
I feel like I’m starting to get somewhere with the new scope now! Imaging at twice the focal length of my original setup is
Pretty much obligatory to do a close-up Horse when you live in Newmarket, right? Still getting to grips with the new Askar glass – but
January is annual bonus month, YAY! I’ve spent mine already, BOO! I’ve wanted a new scope for a while (I think it’s an addiction that
The first of three images from a single night. When shooting with my One Shot Colour camera, I often use a dual-narrowband filter – for
Quick PacMan nebula to test the fix to my recent tracking woes – 41x5m subs.
When stuff works fine this hobby can be wonderfully relaxing. When stuff doesn’t work fine, it tends to feel more like an extension of my