[Michael O’Connell]

Thanks Richard.

I came across that website as well – very useful.

As you rightly pointed out, one of the main challenges is searching the citations.

For example, for my work researching ‘Irish’ asteroids, the definition is of course subject to various categories:

– Discovered by Irish people

– Discovered in Ireland

– Named after Irish people or places

– Named after people who are connected with Ireland

etc. the list goes on.

In this case, I am assuming the island of Ireland, which adds its own complexities wrt nationality, as I’m sure you can imagine.

Regards & Thanks,

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Richard,

Yea, I’m game for that.

I suspect you have a significant head start on me – I’m only a newbie here (<10 yrs as BAA member).

I’m currently compiling a similar list for Ireland and then thought it would be a ‘good idea’ to do a BAA list as well – famous last words! 😉

I suspect it may involve quite a bit of work!

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Excellent!
Thanks Paul.
Regards,
Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Hi Paul,
I’d like a copy of 1978 if you don’t mind please.
Happy to pay postage costs of course.
Regards
Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Wishing you all clear skies and the best of luck with this event.
Unfortunately I’m too far west for this one.
For anyone lucky enough to be under the shadow path and who hasn’t tried observing an asteroid occultation previously, it’s a great time to give it a try.
Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Thanks Richard and Peter.
I really enjoyed watching this asteroid moving ‘live’ – a rare sight.

[Michael O’Connell]

Yea, T-Point is excellent.
I have a small Watec camera on the back of my C14 (with a couple of focal reducers).
After using about 20-25 stars for a T-Point model, it puts the target object in the centre of the little chip every time.
Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Grant,
I don’t know for sure, but it is something I always do with my Paramount when using TheSkyX.
Worth a try IMHO.
Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Grant,
Do you sync on the first star each time you start up the mount?
Regards,
Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

I have to agree with the other here and say I enjoy the paper copy.

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Many thanks for the recording. Great to watch the event.

Massive thanks also to all those involved in running the Association. I know the last couple of years in particular have been challenging for a number of reasons, so massive thanks to you all for your tireless efforts.

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Best of luck with this event folks.

Hope the weather cooperates.

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Thanks Nick.

Thanks David. I’ll have a read of your article.

[Michael O’Connell]

Thanks folks.

Nick, that procedure seems quite an effort.

At this stage, I’m thinking of leaning towards piggyback as it is easier to configure and adjust.

Problem is the cost of these rings and saddles…

Michael. 

[Michael O’Connell]

Thanks for the link Paul.

Impressive setup!

Are they Parallax Rings on the 400mm?

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Thanks folks,

What hardware do you use for the piggyback mounting?

Regards,

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Agreed, I place it just behind the corrector plate. 

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

Thanks Jack for the heads-up.

Looks quite comprehensive.

Just ordered it.

Michael.

[Michael O’Connell]

I use a UPS in my observatory as well.

Mains power feeds in to the UPS. All devices, or your select chosen devices, then connect to the UPS.

It is meant to be on all the time, otherwise it can’t prevent an interruption in the mains power supply.

[Michael O’Connell]

View from Kildare, Ireland this morning

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