Very nice Rich! I sense a TSP photo entry in the making... SS ... This image (like the image of M74 that I shared earlier) won't be making APOD anytime soon,...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 7, 2009 9:10 pm
The guy's an amateur. His music ends 30 seconds before his images do. And besides, he only did b/w. The subtle nuances of color take longer (not that I've...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Apr 7, 2009 8:34 pm
rr, You¹re falling behind. This guy already has his processed and set to music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPXmEsDRP14 Steve ... Re: [ASLC_Imagers] M30...
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Jerry Gaber
jerrygaber
Apr 7, 2009 8:16 pm
Rich It looks like you got the first and the last and hopefully all between. I got 110 yes that is correct 110! I believe Steve S, Steve B, and Joseph also got...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 7, 2009 8:05 pm
This image (like the image of M74 that I shared earlier) won't be making APOD anytime soon, but the cluster is undeniably there. All the raws are finally...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 7, 2009 4:24 pm
Juan, That image was taken in the x-ray spectrum. Our atmosphere is opaque to x-rays (which is a good thing for us). So no earth-based telescope would...
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Juan Munoz
juan_arturo_...
Apr 7, 2009 12:53 am
Hi guys, Â First, I would like to thank you for your warm welcome the past DSO I know you all were pretty busy and still had time to talk to my wife and me. ...
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stevensmith@...
steve220us
Apr 5, 2009 3:16 pm
Very nice guys! There was a really nice prominence visible yesterday for the 100 hour event as well. SS ... This is a colorized (CS3) version of an image that...
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Dave Dockery
dave_dockery
Apr 4, 2009 7:10 pm
Actually both Steve Shaffer and Shawn Rickman were there along with Rich and myself. I'd really like to thank Steve and Shawn for the hard work they put in to...
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George Hatfield
iron_genny
Apr 4, 2009 6:20 pm
This is a colorized (CS3) version of an image that Tony took through my Solarmax 60 on 3/24. He used his DMK camera. George...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
Apr 4, 2009 5:21 pm
100 HOURS UPDATE. 1032 MDT. SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2009. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY IF YOU ARE INVOLVED. Regarding the email sent out last night I think...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Apr 3, 2009 5:18 pm
Glenn, Guidedog can control the GPUSB so that¹s not an issue. And I do know a little bit on how to use Guidedog ;-) Let me know when you¹re ready and we can...
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gwestfal
Apr 3, 2009 5:05 pm
Ok, this all sounds good. What I have now is the Celestron CG-5 mount. I have an RS232 serial->mount serial cable connecting the scope to planetarium...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Apr 3, 2009 4:28 pm
Glenn, There are several options you can use go guide the mount. With a dedicated guider such as an SBIG camera, or an Orion Starshoot Autoguider, Trifid ...
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Chuck Sterling
csterlin88001
Apr 3, 2009 4:22 pm
Glenn, Refresh my memory: What mount do you have? Generally speaking, if I understand correctly, an autoguider port is to be used with what amounts to a relay...
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gwestfal
Apr 3, 2009 3:19 pm
Ok, one more probably dumb question. The mount has an autoguider port, what do I connect to this? I undertand the camera on the autoguider connects to the...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
Apr 3, 2009 2:48 pm
Members, We got a nice little write up in the Sun News today for the 100 Hours of Astronomy. Section C page 2. Kirby...
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stevensmith@...
steve220us
Apr 3, 2009 4:53 am
Oh Boy, this just in from Spaceweather.... "SPOTLESS SUNS: Yesterday, NASA announced that the sun has plunged into the deepest solar minimum in nearly a...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Apr 2, 2009 11:54 pm
Glenn, The ST80 does have a 1/4-20 adapter on the bottom but I wouldn¹t recommend mounting that way. Probably too much flexure. I believe your scope has 8² ...
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gwestfal
Apr 2, 2009 11:18 pm
Thanks Steve, I'm very interested. Would I be able to mount this on top of my scope? My scope is an 8" reflector and has an attachment screw for piggybacking...
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Steve Barkes
nm_astrnmr
Apr 2, 2009 10:04 pm
Glenn, I have an Orion Short Tube 80 that I¹m not using. I could let it go for $90.00. For another $10.00 I¹ll throw in a set of rings. It¹s a fast scope...
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Chuck Sterling
csterlin88001
Apr 2, 2009 10:04 pm
I've not done it myself, but lots of people are using a finderscope with a webcam or such for guiding. Lots of programs for guiding are available, including...
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gwestfal
Apr 2, 2009 9:24 pm
I am looking at finding a guidescope that I can use on my Celestron C8-NGT scope. How big of a scope would I need for a guidescope? From what I understand, I...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 1, 2009 10:44 pm
9 AM Saturday sounds fine. You should be well placed at the front of the line. rr ... 9 AM Saturday sounds fine. You should be well placed at the front of the...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
Apr 1, 2009 9:53 pm
Judging by the reduced attendance last year and the even further economic slide in the economy I don’t believe it will be too difficult to get a decent spot....
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dave.dockery@...
dave_dockery
Apr 1, 2009 9:43 pm
Sorry to hear that. Your new name will probably depend on how far down the field we have to setup this year. btw, did anyone ever thank you for pulling gate...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 1, 2009 9:09 pm
btw - you may have to come up with a new name for me. I'm not currently on the gate duty list for TSP. I wrote, but too late. We may have to leave town an...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
Apr 1, 2009 7:48 pm
OK Sheriff Rich..I will scrounge together a few words today and get them over to you. KB From: ASLC_Imagers@yahoogroups.com...
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Richard Richins
badsocref
Apr 1, 2009 7:43 pm
Pig in a Peach Orchard?!? Too much Happy Camper?!? Anyway, the lead NMSU astronomer for this Friday night just contacted me, and is happy to add a few words...
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Kirby Benson
kirbieto
Mar 31, 2009 10:05 pm
Rich.you can run wild like a pig in peach orchard and show up wherever you want to. I have Steve S down for Saturday afternoon at ID - do you intend to fill...
