The Suffolk Sky » piggyback http://www.suffolksky.com Backyard Stargazing and Amateur Astronomy in Suffolk, Virginia USA Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:04:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 M81, M82, Saturn and Something ??? – 04/26/09 http://www.suffolksky.com/2009/04/m81-m82-saturn-and-something-042609/ http://www.suffolksky.com/2009/04/m81-m82-saturn-and-something-042609/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:33:53 +0000 Hersey http://www.suffolksky.com/?p=391 Pretty warm out but the sky was very clear. First time in several weeks that time and the weather allowed for some stargazing. Also the first time I have been out this year where I did not need a jacket. Biggest problem with the warmer weather is the bugs and there were plenty of them out. I still had a great time observing.

I was able to observe M81, M82, Sombrero Galaxy (M104), Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), Ghost of Jupiter, and Saturn.

Here are a couple of piggy back shots I took.

M81 and M82 - Piggyback 100mm 2 Minute

M81 and M82 - Piggyback 100mm 2 Minute

Below is a piggy back picture of Saturn using the 100mm Sigma on my Nikon D60. Anyone have any idea what that green fuzzy up and to the left of Saturn is?

Saturn and ??? - Piggyback 100mm 2 Minutes

Saturn and ??? - Piggyback 100mm 2 Minutes

I checked Stellarium and looked around the ‘net but I have not been able to identify what this object is. Please leave a comment if you can identify it. Thanks.

Suppose to be clear again tonight so I hope to get some prime focus shots of M51, M104, M81, M82, and maybe the Ghost of Jupiter.

]]> http://www.suffolksky.com/2009/04/m81-m82-saturn-and-something-042609/feed/ 2 Celestron Piggyback Mount http://www.suffolksky.com/2008/12/celestron-piggyback-mount/ http://www.suffolksky.com/2008/12/celestron-piggyback-mount/#comments Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:07:40 +0000 Hersey http://www.suffolksky.com/?p=210 Just got my Celestron Piggyback Camera mount yesterday evening!  Can’t wait to try it out, but it looks like there will be no clear skys this weekend. :(

Celestron Piggyback Mount for 8", 9.25", 11" and 14" SCT

Celestron Piggyback Mount for 8", 9.25", 11" and 14" SCT

I have been doing a lot of reading around the ‘net on piggyback astrophotography and I am looking forward to practicing. I have taken some shorter exposures from just the tripod that have turned out OK, but I am guessing with a little practice and a properly aligned scope they will be spectacular.

The nights this week have been cold and clear but the clouds are suppose to roll in today and hang with us for most of the weekend.

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