I've been camping in Eastern US and hasn't had regular internet access. Was in Maryland a couple of nights ago. Didn't see many stars. How could you do...
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Wirt Atmar
wirtatmar
Jun 25, 2008 7:16 pm
I just wanted to remind you all that if you haven't yet sent in your application, the deadline is quickly approaching, as outlined in this announcement today: ...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Jun 25, 2008 8:41 pm
All you TSP weenies, I need images. NIls: I have his on CD Chuck: His snapshots and astroimages are on the web so I can get them there Steve Smith:...
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stevensmith@...
steve220us
Jun 25, 2008 11:31 pm
I was thinking of you last night (really) as I finished the processing on mine. I'll have to send them in groups of 2. Here are the first two. 1024 X 768...
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stevensmith@...
steve220us
Jun 25, 2008 11:34 pm
Oops, meant to send that only to Steve B. Sorry! SS ... I was thinking of you last night (really) as I finished the processing on mine. I'll have to send...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 26, 2008 12:22 am
Steve.... Now that the image is out of the "bag" so to speak, can you tell us how you took them....camera, scope, exposure, processing, etc. Really nice. I...
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Dave Dockery
dave_dockery
Jun 26, 2008 12:32 am
Not guilty, your Honor... Unless I'm mistaken, I sent you numerous snapshots a couple of weeks ago. (Let me know if you didn't get them.) I'll try and wrap...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Jun 26, 2008 12:38 am
You are mistaken and guilty!! Here's your message from a couple of weeks ago. Notice that the font and color of the text are the same as the current message...
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Dave Dockery
dave_dockery
Jun 26, 2008 2:22 am
I'm a victim of soycumstance judgey wudgey, I sent you a 3.5Mb zipped file on the 15th and just sent it again. If you don't get it this time I guess I'll...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Jun 26, 2008 3:15 am
Dave, I got it. You're officially on parole until I get the CCD stuff ;-) Steve...
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stevensmith@...
steve220us
Jun 26, 2008 3:44 am
Thanks George. I'll be happy to tell you all of the imaging details. Just show up to the meeting Friday! ... ss ...  Steve.... Now that the image is out...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 26, 2008 4:54 am
Hey, I have to work! :-( G ... From: stevensmith@... To: ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [ASLC_Imagers]...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 26, 2008 3:51 pm
I've been checking the weather and it does not look that promising. The weather seems to have settled into a monsoon pattern. There is a relatively low...
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Tony Gondola
acgna
Jun 26, 2008 4:17 pm
Yes, I noticed that as well. The monsoon pattern does seem to be established. I'm afraid this is even more evident to the north where areas in the black range...
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Jerry Gaber
jerrygaber
Jun 27, 2008 1:22 am
I finished with the Spyder Display Calibration unit. I dont know who has had it and who needs it, But i will bring it to the meeting tomorrow night and who...
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stevensmith@...
steve220us
Jun 27, 2008 4:26 am
Well, in that case... All my photos at TSP this year were shot through the same setup. I used my Orion 80ED on my Losmandy G11. Modified 300d using 5 minute...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 27, 2008 2:39 pm
The forecast for Thursday is out for Datil and it looks like more of the same. Thunderstorms and clouds (>40%) overnight. I had dinner with a meteorologist...
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Tony Gondola
acgna
Jun 27, 2008 3:10 pm
Ok George, thanks for he update. I guess the upside is, just think how beautiful it will be up there in the fall.......... Tony ... From: George Hatfield To:...
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Jerry Gaber
jerrygaber
Jun 27, 2008 3:55 pm
George So have we officially cancelled the Pie town trip? Jerry Gaber _____ From: ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 27, 2008 4:40 pm
Yes, I think we should plan NOT to go at this point. We can make a final decision sometime next week. I don't think the weather is good enough for any kind...
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Jerry Gaber
jerrygaber
Jun 27, 2008 4:49 pm
I will not get the motor home out of storage then and will for me consider it officially cancelled. If you change your mind I will not have enough time to prep...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 27, 2008 4:53 pm
Yes, I know the September new moon is WSSP. When I talked to the host at the Datil Well Campground he said the weather is normally good through October....
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Tony Gondola
acgna
Jun 29, 2008 9:54 pm
Like a lot of you, I have a clear view of the observatory at the top of A mountain. I had a thought about that the other day so let me raise the flag here and...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 30, 2008 2:14 am
Sounds like an interesting idea. But what would be the advantage over an artificial star? For example, something like this: ...
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Tony Gondola
acgna
Jun 30, 2008 4:07 am
The big problem with something like that is getting it far enough away. Telescopes are corrected for infinity focus, if you start focusing on near objects...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 30, 2008 4:21 am
Thanks Tony. I saw one example of what you are talking about. It was a ball bearing attached (glued?) to a rod which was then mounted on a distant tree. ...
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Tony Gondola
acgna
Jun 30, 2008 4:46 am
Yeah, it's really just that simple. Back up in Poulsbo there was a house about a mile away from me that had this string of bare light bulbs strung along an...
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R. Richins
badsocref
Jun 30, 2008 5:23 am
Hi All! I'm still traveling, but finally found some time to process my Crescent Nebula shots from TSP. 25 usable 4-minute subs (ISO 800). Shot with my trusty...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Jun 30, 2008 1:36 pm
Very nice Rich. It was a good meeting. G ... From: R. Richins To: ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 11:23 PM Subject: [ASLC_Imagers]...
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nils_a@...
nilsallen
Jun 30, 2008 7:43 pm
Wow - sounds like everyone had a great time at the meeting......it's great to know that Jerry 'n Steve "done good". Perhaps Rich & I should miss more...
