This is my first time I post here, I would say hello to all, and I am a novice at astrophoto so this is my question. I have got one of the first DSI's from a...
Group, Mr Hamilton will be putting the up November's poll tonight. It would be helpful for everyone If you would put your name in the file or description...
I took some pics last night with the DSI. I saved in FiTS format, aligned, combined (by color), and saved as FiTS. Then did the same for the 3 'masters'. I...
I have a 14" Meade scope and have been learning to image this year with a Pictor 416xte CCD camera. The camera however has developed a fault and is away with...
Jaime, VERY interesting! Has Meade released two IR filter configurations here? You stated yours has a coating on one entire surface of the circular glass? I...
I received one of the first shipments from OPT. My DSI has a coating on the entire round surface. Lori ... have ... chipped ... method ... the ... what ... ...
Stephen, Connector on the right when NOT inserted in a diagonal right? I insert mine into the diagonal with the connector on the LEFT. That way when I am...
OK thanks to all, it looks like that first shipments from OPT came with circular coated glass not any glue rectangular chip on it, so properties maybe...
(grin) And it goes well with my PC's telescoping cup holder! Or at least it did until I broke it off... I'll be here all week! Try the veal! -Christopher, the...
Chuck, LOL, yes to the diagonal, and I'm not really sure about the left right thing. I have just gotten used to the controls being opposite with all my...
Jaime, Off topic here, but Palma right? How cool, spent some time there myself on your beautiful island when I was flying for the Navy some years ago. I...
... myself on your beautiful island when I was flying for the Navy some years ago. I loved that place, sort of reminded me of something right out of a James...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Meade_DSI group: 1)Which kind if IR filter do you have? 2)Was your IR filter chipped from initial...
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My filter is the rectangular piece. So which model is the most current? - Glen - Carpe Noctum...
Stephen, From what I saw of your pictures and anothers, regarding the DSI mounted to the telescopes, it appears that the use of an eyepiece is not included....
Afternoon folks... I'm working with Starry Night's Field of View tool and I was curious as to what my field of view would be with the DSI... Does anyone know...
Hi All, I have been notified that my DSI will be delivered on Monday, I would like to be ready with all the updates, and "tips" I will need to get this bad boy...
Dave - what a great idea! How about a monthly "stump Steven Hamilton" contest? :) Here's my entry - Steve, how many Asteroids are there in the Asteroid belt?...
Larry, Answer for Steve. A BUNCH! <g> Don Waid ... From: Larry Laffoon To: Meade_DSI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 5:27 PM Subject: OT --...
... 12' lx200 and the DSI... ... Hamilton" contest? :) ... Asteroid belt? :) ... lx200 and the DSI... ... curious ... anyone ... know ... of Service....
Stephen, I have an orion shorty barlow 2 1/4 inches long will that work or will in need a longer extension? Also how exactly did you attach the meade focal...
Tony, That Barlow should work; you might have to crank it out a bit. I generally need to focus out about half way with the extension I have on there, so you...
Dave, I'll spoil it for you, @ prime, diagonal = 7.03, x = 5.61 and y = 4.23 (all in arc minutes). Now the calculator. Stephen and I were working on stuff...
Hi, Ron You do this under File -> Export Display as... You can choose fits, tif, or bmp. Fits preserves the full 16 bit depth of the original image - not sure...
Hi, Chuck PMFJI - I think it really doesn't matter which way the cord is pointed as far as operating the camera goes. The camera will record "what you see" if...