In this longer-than-usual episode we discuss choosing mounts for imaging (astro photography) as well as a guide to eyepieces and give our recommendations on what we think works best. Dave reviews Ninian Boyle’s debut book, “In the Lion’s Paw”. Dave also gets a brolly in his drink. Again.

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Mounts:
Skywatcher EQ3-2 SynScan
Skywatcher HEQ5
Skywatcher NEQ6

Losmandy GM8
Paramount ME

Eyepieces:
Celestron Plossl eyepiece set 
Revelation Plossl eyepiece set (FLO)

Reviews:

Book Review:
In the Lion’s Paw (Paperback but also available cheaply on the Kindle!) – (Amazon UK)

Time to grab a pint with Mike and Dave while we drink, chat and discuss their way through Meteor Fishing, Star Parties and what to do to prepare your kit for the coming new season.

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Videos we mentioned during the podcast:
CGEM Hypertune
Collimating a Newtonian

Reviews:
Sky Safari 3 (for iOS) £1.99 Standard, £10.49 Plus, £27.99 Pro
Star Walk (for iPhone) £1.99
Star Walk (for iPad) £2.99

Book Review: Patrick Moore’s Astronomy Yearbook 2012  (Amazon UK)

Events
Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival 2012
Kelling Heath Autumn Equinox

An introduction, a chat about the things you can see in the night sky, mounts and tripods and Dave reviews Empire of the Stars.

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