Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

Visual observer 39 years. Spotting as many different objects from my light polluted sky as I can. Current total = 1995 @DeepSkyMike.bsky.social At the eyepiece Joined October 2011

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

2 weeks ago

I missed the Venus occultation by a mere 2 minutes today. Clouds came over and obscured the event just before it happened then cleared again just after. 😟

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

2 weeks ago

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Just been crunching the numbers of my observing sketches since I started logging objects I’ve seen back in ‘87. I’ve amassed 2476 sketches of 1995 different objects. All from Bortle 6 skies. Plenty more to see hopefully 🙂

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

4 weeks ago

Scope out cooling down ready for hours of relaxing observing.

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

a month ago

There’s nothing that this guy doesn’t know about the Apollo missions. 👇

Gavin Price @pilliarscreatio

a month ago

There’s nothing that this guy doesn’t know about the Apollo missions. 👇

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Astronomy Garage @AstronomyGarage

2 months ago

Fix your ASTROSCAN telescope, don't throw it in the trash! Check out how anybody can fix it for free: youtu.be/5jc1SJVy5VA #astronomy #DIY #telescope #restoration

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Dr. John Barentine FRAS @JohnBarentine

4 months ago

Details forthcoming, but for now some UK folks may want to be aware of this event on 9th September at Newcastle.

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

4 months ago

Just had to refollow Musk tonight. This is too good to miss.

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

5 months ago

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

5 months ago

Bought myself a new pair of binoculars. My old 15x70’s, which I’ve had for many years, were a little worn out. They were also quite heavy handheld. These are just right but arrived showing double images. A quick trip to YouTube and now they perform flawlessly.

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

6 months ago

The slim Crescent moon with earthshine, right next to the Pleiades is one of the most beautiful sights in all of binocular astronomy.

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

7 months ago

I’m getting some spectacular visual views of Jupiter at the moment. All you astrophotographers must be getting some impressive images!

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

7 months ago

Jupiter and Venus. Broad daylight. iPhone 15. HANDHELD. 14 inch dob.

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Pete Lawrence @Avertedvision

7 months ago

There are two eclipses visible from the UK in March 2025, the first is a total lunar eclipse which occurs on the morning of 14 March. However, the UK gets a challenging view of this event, totality reached just before moonset.

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Astronomy Garage @AstronomyGarage

8 months ago

I took a deep dive into the history of the Bird-Jones telescope and found out there are three inventors involved, but one of their names is missing. So, I made a documentary out of it: youtu.be/PYgjP2kKcSA #astronomy #telescope #science

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Kevin Quinn @CerneAstro

9 months ago

Heads up ... There's a shadow transit of Titan Tuesday 7th January...

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

9 months ago

Merry Christmas Everybody!

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

10 months ago

If you want to keep your telescope/camera gear clean of dust I highly recommend getting yourself one of these devices (shown with eyepiece for scale). These air blowers can give you a gentle blow or a full on gale. Also ideal for blowing water off your freshly washed mirrors.

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

10 months ago

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Deep Sky Mike @deepskymike

11 months ago

Seeing has I’ve bought myself the iPhone 15 I thought I’d see if it would pick up the Comet. Handheld. Think I could do better once I’ve figured out the camera settings.