megalithic Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Blast! ... just downloading Stellarium as I type. I use both. Stellaruim is good as it's pc based, so you can use it without a connection. Heavens above i use for the ISS and Iridium flares etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 I use both. Stellaruim is good as it's pc based, so you can use it without a connection. Heavens above i use for the ISS and Iridium flares etc. So will I then! It still doesn't tell me where the Moon is though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 So will I then! It still doesn't tell me where the Moon is though! seek and you will find http://www.heavens-above.com/moon.aspx?lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=UCT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 So will I then! It still doesn't tell me where the Moon is though! Use the "play" button on the bottom bar and hit "forwards" a few times to speed things up. You can use an online almanac such as this to find out where the moon is at, or just Google "moonrise times". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 seek and you will find http://www.heavens-above.com/moon.aspx?lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=UCT That's just bloody typical isn't it!? I get a brand new telescope for my birthday, which just happens to be just when there's no Moon to look at! What am I supposed to look at for the next two weeks ... a star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 That's just bloody typical isn't it!? I get a brand new telescope for my birthday, which just happens to be just when there's no Moon to look at! What am I supposed to look at for the next two weeks ... a star? you could look in your neighbours bedroom windows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Plenty of Messier and NGC things to look at mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phawley Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I use Google Skymap on Android, just point at the sky and it shows you all the stars, planets, constellations .... fascinating app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joto Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Alco you're suppose to take the cover off the lens of the telescope before you use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcoblog Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Alco you're suppose to take the cover off the lens of the telescope before you use it. I did actually make that mistake Joto! Come a long way since then ... (stupid Moon! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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