Hi folks, A group of ANU students calculating the speed of light using Roemer's method have made one set of observations using the CAS meade 14-inch, with me ...
I don't know if anyone other than me finds these narrow-band images interesting but I did a bit more work on my recent M17 image. I think that this version...
Steve Crouch
stevec@...
Sep 2, 2005 9:55 am
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The nebula looks great [I haven't got the patience or wherewithal to do this stuff]. But on colour balance, all the stars are very Ha rich!? Dave Herald ...
Dave I assume that you are talking about the pinkish tint that the stars have. Don't forget that this is false colour with red assigned to sulphur II, green...
Steve Crouch
stevec@...
Sep 3, 2005 12:57 am
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There is a DSN scheduled for tonight, 3rd, at Denver's fireshed. As there is a fireworks demo on at Gunning showground at dusk (worth going to see), Denver...
Well guys, I have capitulated and reluctantly given in to my wife's insesent badgering and we are moving to Queensland! We have just completed a beautifull new...
WELLL!!! Adrian will go mad loosing you! :o) Are you selling the ccd camera as I know Adrian will want it and I know he will be on the phone to you tomorrow to...
Sorry Leonie, I'll only negotiate the accessories as part of the house sale :-( otherwise they'll go with me. We haven't put the house on the open market yet...
So I'm moving soon?...doesn't mean I have'ta stop utilising Mt Campbells excellent imaging equipment huh? :-) Here is last nights/this mornings effort ...
Just a gentle reminder to those who may be in need of one .... renewals are still acceptable ... !!! Shirley ================ Shirley McKeown ...
wombats1@...
Sep 5, 2005 5:25 pm
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Given the apparent closeness of the crescent moon and Venus, I thought I'd try spotting both on a nice sunny day like today. They're quite visible ot the...
I just checked. Standing at 3 metres from a reference plane perpendicular to my line of sight, the distance subtended between the tip of my thumb and little...
Yeah I was inspired to have a look although it wasn't until a bit later in the day which probably made it easier. My kids were impressed to see a "star" during...
... I had a look in the scope after dark and apart from the stunning view, I was treated to an unexpected surprise. A distant (reasonably slow moving) jet...
I recall in the late '70s one Spring morning (September or October) from Blackheath when I was out jogging, Jupiter was very plainly visible early in the...
Went out and found crescent moon at around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. Venus was very obvious. It also looked directly inline for an ocultation. By 7:00pm it was...
Took this pickie of The Blue Whale in Sculptor yesterday morning :-) http://boeingastro.org/asp/photo_gallery/detail.asp?iType=32&iPic=390 I was out at Leonie...
Was this about an hour after dark? I might've seen this very same jet while heading home. While I was driving, stealing an occasional glance at the sky,...
Mike!! When do you guys move?? What a shock! I hope when you get set up in Qld that you keep sending us messages and images. Not taking the Meade.... You ...
KnC Brown
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Sep 8, 2005 1:33 am
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Here's my version of the Hubble "Pillars of Creation" shot. It doesn't quite have the resolution of the Hubble picture <g>. Seriously, I think that this shot...
Steve Crouch
stevec@...
Sep 8, 2005 2:03 am
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Very very impressive. Anthony ... -- Anthony Wesley Director and IT/Network Consultant Smart Networks Pty Ltd Acquerra Pty Ltd Anthony.Wesley@... ...
Hey Karen, sure ya aren't confusing me with someone else? ;-) Nice words! (blush) We will move as soon as we sell the house! Yep up and move and start again!...
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Sep 8, 2005 4:24 am
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Sep 8, 2005 4:27 am
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Both great images, Leonie! ...that'll be $50 assistance fee each on them...my account details are: 555..... Thankyou :-) Mike Sid on IO See?.. comedian ... ...