What's Up? Webcast: June Night Skies (2024)

[@briankotak403]

Great webcast Kevin. Looking forward to imagining the “eyes” this month. Dr B from Manitoba, Canada 🇨🇦

[@craiglowery4427]

Nice presentation Kevin. Thanks

[@shaneakpeti4442]

thanks Kevin !

[@3dfxvoodoocards6]

Like! An off topic question. If I use for visual observations for example a Skywatcher 150/750 mm F5 achromat and a Skywatcher 120/900 mm APO, I understand that with the APO the Moon and planets will look 10x better and sharper but how about galaxies ? Will the galaxies look better in a high-quality 4.7 inch APO than in a 6 inch short F5 achromat ? (For visual observations only, not astrophotography). Also is the contrast on galaxies better in the APO than in the achromat ? Thank you!

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

Apos do help focus all the colors to one point so they tend to be sharper, it is noticeable on brighter objects. When it comes to deep sky those differences will be much harder to see. One of the best views I have had of M51 was through a 120mm f/8.3 achromat refractor. Achromats have their uses and if you are looking for the best contrast per aperture a refractor is going to be the best as long as you can deal with the tube. For your use, an acro should be fine. -Kevin

[@Zealor365]

Add a "Rumors" feature to the webcast...teasers about new upcoming products and software.

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

Why, what have you heard? It's okay, you can tell us.

[@brianhayward8240]

My opinion: the needle galaxy is better than the sombrero. With large aperture, you can see the dust lane going through the core.

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

I would also agree -Kevin

[@rexsterling7346]

Your new Straiwave mounts are fugly. Please add some bling to them before releasing them. The existing ones are beautiful, like the HEQ5 , CQ350 and the Star Adventures. The Waves need to Go Away.

[@SkyWatcherUSA]

We'll add bedazzling before shipping. Possibly some spinning rims...

[@rexsterling7346]

@@SkyWatcherUSA That would be so AWESOME!!