USB problems with mount/CCD cam
I started the observatory for acquiring images of the 2 most visible comets at the moment. Unfortunately when the CCD-camera downloaded the first image, the USB was blocked and the mount gives a reset of … Read more
Monthly Archives: March 2020
comet observation on 28 march.
this evening the weather conditions were not so optimal, high humidity and clouds came over periodically. I was able to observe one comet anyway: C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS), then I had to close the observatory because … Read more
comet and spectroscopic observations on 27 march
Observation conditions are not so good, SQM is about 18.5 and transparency is rather low. Not ideal weather to observe the weak comets. comets that have been observed: 246P, 10P, C/2014 B1, C/2017 T2, C/2019Y4. … Read more
comet and spectroscopic observations on 26 march
again a clear night, i could obtain some comet images this evening. The amount of comets is lower due some USB problems between the setup and my PC. comets that could be observed are: C/2017 … Read more
comet observations on 25 march
this evening wasn’t always clear, high clouds floated in from time to time. From 10 p.m. it was completely cloudy and I have only been able to observe a few comets: C/2017 T2, C/2019 Y4, … Read more
comet and spectroscopic observations on 24 march
the 4-the clear night, i observed several comets: 78P, 114P, 246P, C/2017 T2, C/2019 Y4, C/2020 A2. I observed also an object CDHE12, mentioned on the PCCP of the Minor planet center. I could detect … Read more
comet and spectroscopic observations on 23 march
in this difficult covid19 period we are obliged to stay at home, ideal opportunity to observe on this 3rd day in a row with clear night. following comets were observed: 78P/ 114P, 124P, 155P, 246P, … Read more
comet and spectroscopic observations on 22 march
again a clear and cold night (minus 3 degrees) i could observe several comets: 78P/, 88P, 114P, 124P, 155P, 246P, C/2010 U3, C2017 T2, C/2019 N1, C/2019 Y4, C/2020 A2, P/2019 Y2 (not detected). I … Read more
comet and spectroscopic observations on 21 march
during this clear night and no moon, i could observe several comets: 78P, 114P, 124P, 155P, 246P, C/2010 U3, C/2017 T2, C/2019 Y4, C/2020 A2. Witrh the C11 + LHiResIII (2400 l/mm grating) is could … Read more
spectroscopic observations on 18 march
during this clear night , i obtained some spectra of Be-stars, taken with C11 and LHiResIII spectrograph with 2400 l/mm grating (R: 15000). stars which are observed are: zet Tau, 12 Aur. HD 53416
