
I did check the SSM first to see what seeing was like and quickly decided to go for the Solarscope. I really struggled to get it on band, I have no idea why, too cold? seeing was terrible too (as predicted by the SSM).
Anyway I managed a couple of animations of the two prominences that were on show today, it was so lovely to be back imaging



and some stills


What a wonderful day, I fell asleep in the sunshine too, perfect

Sadly though I am not sure whether I will be able to use my C11 for a long time now. My roadie (the hubby) was told yesterday he needs major surgery on his shoulder, it was a bit of a shock. So there is no way I can get the C11 on the mount. I am so disappointed, why am I such a weakling

Is there a good technique to get something heavy on a mount on your own? I have tried the horizontal method Stu showed me but I still can't do it. It is too big, awkward and heavy. I wish it had handles but they don't seem to sell them and mine just has one in a very odd place. I wish telescope designers would use a bit of common sense. I am gutted really as I am so keen to try out my new ND3.8 filter and I don't see how I am going to do it now.
Alexandra