Hi Randy, ... I expressed the problems that I saw in these images earlier but when I read that the 8" ones are "casually polar aligned", then the shape of the...
In a message dated 10/1/04 1:57:09 AM Central Daylight Time, jmarsden@... writes: I respectfully disagree. Meade has the advantage of having all of the ...
After the DSI has been distributed for about a month, it might be interesting to have a contest (or at least a viewing) of a selected object taken with...
Hi, Probablly because they were unguided. Don ... From: sweiller To: Meade_DSI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 5:12 AM Subject: Re: [Meade_DSI]...
Randy, What one wishes to achieve with any given camera is a personal thing. Obviously you wish higher quality images than the images currently displayed....
Excellent answer, thanks Don. I plan to just get into imaging on a budget. I have an N11 GPS, with a used Milburn wedge (that I got cheap and I have yet to...
Rick, On the other boards I moderate (AutoStarSuite and SACImaging) we have just a such a "Challenge" each month and I have found that they are fantastic for...
In my extremely limited attempts at either imaging or astrophotgraphy to date from my light polluted deck, I've noticed that the light pollution/sky glow was...
Chuck, I am not one of the beta testers. I wish Meade would have seen fit to send me a camera but they do not really know me or do not think I would be...
Chuck, If the noise you want to reduce is only skyglow, then the two methods are equivalent. Median combining is excellent for removing an arifact, like a...
Rod, Lets remember that the QCUIAG members are all amateurs who developed the software and camera modifications themselves. Meade is alleged to be a...
Rick, Interesting idea. The DSI users should be limited to using only Meade's software. Randy Marsden ... From: Rick Cox To: Meade_DSI@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Chuck, if I understand you, you want to compare Meade's latest offering to cameras from Starlight and Meade that are dessgns that have been around for over 3...
In a message dated 10/1/2004 11:12:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "James Marsden" <jmarsden@...> writes: Hi! ... Well, yes, but that's my point exactly....
Randy, I can see your point of view, but I can see the other side as well. ... Never underestimate the capabilities of a group of knowledgeable amateurs....
Thank you for the info. I am fairly new to the astrophotography arena and enjoyed viewing all of the images. I have much to learn. Rick ... From: Stephen...
I will only say (as far as the software goes) that I am actually very impressed with what they have provided, especially if one is a beginner astro-imager....
Well said Randy, $300 is a good price point IMO. If after a few months I'm able to produce images as good as those I will be a happy camper! I always take two...
Well said Don, $300 is a good price point IMO. If after a few months I'm able to produce images as good as those I will be a happy camper! I always take two...
... cameras from Starlight and Meade that are dessgns that have been around for over 3 years or longer. That is a bit unfair, don't you think. But, go for it....
In a message dated 9/30/04 2:32:43 AM Central Daylight Time, googong@... writes: Well if you look in "Sky & Telescope", October 2004 page 9 Hi Bill:...
Thanks Thanks, Chuck ... From: James Marsden To: Meade_DSI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [Meade_DSI] Median combine vs....
Rod, My point is that Meade should be able to produce software that EXCEEDS the capabilities and ease of use of the freeware from QCUIAG developers. If they...
... Meade is a $30 million/year company. So it the one I work for. We hire only the best engineers and scientists. Meade should do no less. The cost of the...
... Excuse me? I thought I heard my seven year old calling. I thought adults were supposed to be a little more grounded? ... Geoff Beneze Tempe, AZ ...
Anticipation makes the fruit sweeter! ... From: Dave Street To: Meade_DSI@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 8:42 PM Subject: [Meade_DSI] WHEN,...