Weather forecast for QHY5

[The Thing]

Thanks to Chris for kicking me to reality over my guiding setup I just bought QHY5 from ModernAstronomy after having trouble imaging any guide stars at the weekend.

The forecast is rain and cloud and snow and mud, but since it was not a very costly camera the weather should improve by the weekend (we should be so lucky!).

[MarkS]

Mac's photo shows you looking for guide stars during daylight. 
Or was the problem more subtle than that?

Mark

[The Thing]

I was inspecting the piece of ground just behind the tripod as it felt like I was sinking into the hard standing.

[Carole]

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with this, as I was thinking about buying one of these if I could not get the SC3 to behave. (It's caused me a lot of grief that camera).

Carole

[RobertM]

I would certainly hold off and see how Duncan gets on Carole.  My thoughts on the QHY5 lasted 3 months which is when I swapped it for a Atik 16IC.  A lot of people get on with it just fine but I could not get enough sensitivity out of it, be it the drivers/guide scope or for whatever the reason.  I've been through 5-6 guide cameras seeking nirvana but have perhaps finally found it in the Lodestar...

Robert

[Mac]

I've been through 5-6 guide cameras seeking nirvana but have perhaps finally found it in the Lodestar...

Nice piece of kit that loadstar.

Mac.

[Carole]

The Lodestar was another option I considered.  Nice to hear good reports about it.

Carole

[Fay]

HOw do you hightlight in blue a comment you may want to refer to?

[Mike]

The quote buttons

[The Thing]

Well, the QHY5 just arrived, fantastic service from ModernAstronomy! I will let people know how I get on with it.

[Fay]

Mac's photo shows you looking for guide stars during daylight.  
Or was the problem more subtle than that?

Mark

Thanks Mike.

I thought this was funny Mark

[Rocket Pooch]

Hi,

Dunc remember to bin it 2x2.

Chris

[PhilB]

.... the weather should improve by the weekend.

Oh, I do hope so ... I should have my new toy by then too!!

[RobertM]

There seem to be a lot of new toys around so I fear for the w/e...

What's your new toy?

[Mike]

Sorry to report that Mr. Whitmarsh has also bought a new toy.

[PhilB]

Atik 320E with filter wheel. Should keep me quiet for a few hours

[The Thing]

Maybe I had better 'bin' it and go back to my webcam. I seem to have sparked a rash of new toy acquisitions possibly leading to more atrocious weather, according to the perceived lore of such matters.

[RobertM]

Atik 320E with filter wheel. Should keep me quiet for a few hours

Oooo, nice - but I don't suppose pick up your clear skies voucher at the same time did you 

Duncan, our fate is sealed 

[PhilB]

Do they do clear sky vouchers? If they do I bet they're expensive!

[Carole]

I hate to tell you also, that work is starting today on the base and pier hole for my observatory.

Carole

[doug]

HOw do you hightlight in blue a comment you may want to refer to?

      I am not trying to hi-jack the thread, Mike, but Fay asked the question which I have needed the answer to ......

      Doug.

[Carole]

do you mean something like this Doug?

[doug]

     No.  Like I put on my last post ....... highlighted  Fay`s quote.

[mickw]

Mike answered the question Doug - the Quote button (looks like a bubble above the rolling eyes thing)
Highlight the text you want to highlight then click the "Quote" button like

this

To do as Carole suggested, highlight the text then click the "Change color" arrow and choose a colour like this

I would reckon this is a very good "First Hijack" - Obewan has taught you well 

[RobertM]

I hate to tell you also, that work is starting today on the base and pier hole for my observatory

This My Death Star observatory is now fully operational and can be powered up a moments notice!

In case anyone is wondering where Januarys bad weather came from...

[MarkS]

My observatory is now fully operational and can be powered up a moments notice!

Excellent news!

Post a pic sometime ...

[Rick]

You can of course do some very silly things with text colour, if time's no object...

[PhilB]

I hate to tell you also, that work is starting today on the base and pier hole for my observatory.

Sorry, Carole, but it looks rather like your attempt to cause a rash of observatory building fell at the first!