Monthly Archives: November 2009

Computational solution?

Nigel Ball kindly sent me a link to a KVM switch (something I’d not heard of before) which looks like the perfect solution to my mini-WASP computer array problem.  One keyboard, mouse and monitor can be shared amongst 4 computers! … Continue reading

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Star Vistas at Amazon U.K.

Has now gone back up to £21.69 and only a 40% saving on the RRP – told you it wouldn’t last 🙂

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Star Vistas – price lowered AGAIN on Amazon U.K.!!!

Just seen that Amazon U.K. are now offering Star Vistas at an amazing £19.59 with a 46% saving on the R.R.P.  Surely they can’t go much lower?  Grab yours for the ideal Christmas present for the budding astronomer in your … Continue reading

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Star Vistas – lowest price so far on Amazon U.K.

I’ve just seen that Amazon U.K. are offering Star Vistas at an amazingly low price (for the run-up to Christmas?)  At £20.09 this is £15.90 off the R.R.P. and a massive 44% saving!!  Might get a few in stock myself … Continue reading

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mini-WASP array – computational matters

I have just spent the WHOLE of today resurrecting an old computer which will be the main computer for the mini-WASP array.  Lots of silly little things have fought back hard and it’s only just started to give in now … Continue reading

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EPOD for November 6th 2009 – Central Athens

Managed to get today’s EPOD with a shot with a tiny little Canon IXUS camera – a view of central Athens from the Acropolis with Lykavittos hill as the main subject.

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It’s now 2:30 p.m. and the Paramount is unpacked!

I have just unpacked the beast – it is the most solid piece of engineering I’ve come across in the field of astronomy – I just hope I can put it to full use.  I think a fully-loaded mini-WASP head … Continue reading

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It’s 1:30 p.m. and the Paramount arrives at the NFO!!!

UPS have just delivered the Paramount 🙂  Will now unpack – taking piccies as I go.  It’s come all the way from Germany!!

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