Comet

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Comet C/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, a rare, once-in-a-lifetime comet visible once every 80,000

I probably won't get to see it again.

It should be getting higher in the sky as the month goes on and harder to see.

Striking photos show stunning, once-in-a-lifetime comet soaring over US

Scientists say comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is visible once every 80,000 years, and people across North America were treated to stunning views.

www.yahoo.com

 

[RunninRichie]

I'll catch it next time.

 

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"The viewing period for comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS began on Friday, Oct. 11 and is set to continue through Monday, Oct. 21, before it fades from naked eye visibility."

 

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I'll catch it next time.

You won't be up.

 

[*CatinIL*]

"The viewing period for comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS began on Friday, Oct. 11 and is set to continue through Monday, Oct. 21, before it fades from naked eye visibility."

I need to start logging onto the Cloudy Nights site again so I can better keep up with this kind of stuff.

 

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I need to start logging onto the Cloudy Nights site again so I can better keep up with this kind of stuff.

While you're out there flying around the rings of Saturn, some of us are stuck here Stargazing.

 

[*CatinIL*]

While you're out there flying around the rings of Saturn, some of us are stuck here Stargazing.

You have to be careful navigating through the rings. You never know when a pesky rock wants to slam into your ship.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Hmmmm - this might just be the "in" I need, to justify buying this 8 inch Schmidt- Cassegrain scope, to the wife. LOL

Do NOT look at the price. 😆 😆

 

[HymanKaplan]

Holy crap. You'd think that if you're spending 2200 dollars on a telescope that they'd throw the tripod in.

Nope... LOL

 

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Holy crap. You'd think that if you're spending 2200 dollars on a telescope thay they'd throw the tripod in.

Nope... LOL

I've never been able to pop on one of those.

Any high-end telescope. I sure wished I had one when the eclipse came.

I want to get one.

I need a 40-ft platform and a bigger area with no light.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Hmmmm - this might just be the "in" I need, to justify buying this 8 inch Schmidt- Cassegrain scope, to the wife. LOL

Do NOT look at the price. 😆 😆

Nice rig. I have the Edge 8 myself but it's currently sitting on the Explore Scientific 2 mount. The wife has given me the thumbs up to go ahead and get a Go-To mount for it. I do have to say I like the TW2 because I can put the Edge 8 and the ES 80 on the same mount. I love the Edge 8 but that ES 80 really produces clean sharp views of the stars.

 

[HymanKaplan]

I'm jealous as all get out.

 

[HymanKaplan]

Any of you all ever owned/used one of those enormous Dobsonian light bucket rigs?

I'm still using an ancient Meade ETX90

 

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Any of you all ever owned/used one of those enormous Dobsonian light bucket rigs?

No, not me but one thing I would like to get, I think they're made in Germany, darkens the night sky and you can see a lot more. I heard about it on a UFO podcast of all things. There was a guy on there that said if you get these you'll see a lot more stars and lights in the sky. Sort of like the 1970s sky that I grew up with.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Holy crap. You'd think that if you're spending 2200 dollars on a telescope that they'd throw the tripod in.

Nope... LOL

It's a hobby that can be had for a modest amount of money to crazy dollar amounts...just like any hobby.

If you want Bang-for-the-Buck, this isn't a bad option for <$700

It's not Go-To like the one you posted above but it pulls in quite a bit of light for you.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Any of you all ever owned/used one of those enormous Dobsonian light bucket rigs?

I'm still using an ancient Meade ETX90

See what I posted above.

 

[LordEggForgotHisPassword]

Hmmmm - this might just be the "in" I need, to justify buying this 8 inch Schmidt- Cassegrain scope, to the wife. LOL

Do NOT look at the price. 😆 😆

I just got a Celestron 6se yesterday.

 

[*CatinIL*]

One last thing before I call it a night. The best telescope for anyone is the scope that you will actually use...so bigger isn't always better.

 

[Someguywhodoesntlikeyou]

I saw this movie more than once on cable tv.

 

[jcrow10]

 

[the nail at the foul line]

Just Do It.