Hey, chiphead OAFs... After a few months in the mothballs, my CCD camera finally did some prime focus work yesterday evening. Here's a rough b&w file, has ...
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albertsaikaley
Jun 3, 2002 5:30 pm
Rol, Very nice job considering the conditions last night. I love the little galaxy in the bottom right. With my FL and it's limited FOV with my camera it's...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jun 3, 2002 6:20 pm
Welcome back. ... Transparency was good at Kennelly's. I dont recall any haze all. ... You must have been outside the bubble of clear air. M51 was showing...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jun 3, 2002 6:32 pm
Nice pic of a beautiful galaxy. That little companion galaxy Albert pointed out is quite visible in Pizzle's 18". -ad...
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richard.harding@...
elleray14
Jun 3, 2002 7:36 pm
Hi Pizzle Man!! I will try and make it out to your place for 9:00. As the A-Man says...... woo-hoo!! Richard...
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roland_prevost
Jun 3, 2002 8:04 pm
Here's the second b&w image I managed to take last nite. This time it was higher up in the sky than when I imaged it at Manitoulin. As a result, there's more...
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Saikaley, Albert
albertsaikaley
Jun 3, 2002 8:59 pm
Roland, Very, very nice. I used IE 6.0 to quickly compare my bw image to yours as IE 6.0 will automagically rescale the image as you resize the browswer ...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jun 3, 2002 9:02 pm
Nice. I can see the blueberries. -ad...
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npeeling
Jun 3, 2002 9:20 pm
... From: "npeeling"; <npeeling@...> Sent: June 3, 2002 2:15 PM To: "npeeling@..." <npeeling@...> Subject: Fw: Bug zapper ... ...
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Richard Harding
elleray14
Jun 3, 2002 9:37 pm
Hi Pizzle! I am a definate GO for tonight. I will be there at 9:00. Be there or be square!! Richard ... From: Mike Wirths To: OAFs@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Richard Harding
elleray14
Jun 3, 2002 9:40 pm
Very nice Roland!! Glad to see you "back in the saddle"! I am starting to get the CCD itch and when it finally happens (what is the gestation period anyway?)...
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Richard Harding
elleray14
Jun 3, 2002 9:46 pm
Roland....I am stunned!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Please do the colour, and I would be honoured to print and put on my wall. This really does show a wealth...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jun 3, 2002 10:35 pm
... Last night was glorious; haven't had a chance to do a write-up. Looks like tonight (late) might be a repeat.. BC is available....
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Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Jun 3, 2002 10:48 pm
Oafs, Just checking to see if this email bounces. If it doesn't here's the scoop: We may or may not be observing.. (we may be too tired).. Give a ring if you...
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roland_prevost
Jun 3, 2002 11:10 pm
... No problemo, Richard! It'd be a real pleasure to infect another chiphead. For me, it was like getting a new scope -- you'll see, if you can get it...
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Al Seaman
alseamanastro
Jun 3, 2002 11:16 pm
This weekend I finally had occasion to drive past the Almonte YIG shopping mall and observe the parking lot lights since their recent adjustment. I must say,...
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roland_prevost
Jun 3, 2002 11:24 pm
... Muchos Gratias, compadre! Very kind indeed. I'm doing what I can with what I have. As I said, your scope has pretty tight optics, so I can't wait to see...
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roland_prevost
Jun 3, 2002 11:37 pm
... Attilla, People might be inclined to think that maybe you see sky-fruit every spring, perhaps co-inciding with the beginning of the fruit season. However,...
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albertsaikaley
Jun 4, 2002 12:05 am
Here's M101 from my imaging session last night. The wind was up and I think my focus was slightly off (and yes Richard, my dog did eat my laptop). If I get a...
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zeidler01
Jun 4, 2002 12:27 am
Very nice Al. I think I'll give up now. :(...
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Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Jun 4, 2002 12:35 am
Yes, it is truly a wonderful thing and will pave the way for even more wonderful things. Haven't spoken to Guido yet; we're just beginning to complete this...
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Ricardo Borba
rborba10
Jun 4, 2002 2:19 am
Here's how the new parking lot looks like: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAFs/files/Light%20Pollution%20Abatement/patri ces.jpg ... From: Pat Browne...
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albertsaikaley
Jun 4, 2002 2:24 am
Hey buddy, never say never. Capturing the image is not an art and it's not rocket science, it's purely going through the motions of a repeatable process....
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roland_prevost
Jun 4, 2002 2:43 am
... You can do the same Ziggy, honest! Ask Albert, and he'll confirm that once you figure out the bugs, it's just a matter of time and attention to certain...
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Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Jun 4, 2002 4:18 am
Location: Bennies Corners Scope - 6" F8, HJB,15"F4.5 Time 22:40-0:50 T deg C Sun 6.7 deg C Mon - more wind and dew Ref: Harry Adams, Finest NGCs Uranometria ...
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John Thompson
rascaljohn
Jun 4, 2002 4:26 am
Congratulations indeed, Pat! That is a wonderful job that you have been instrumental in getting done, and hopefully there will be more to come. FLO will be...
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John Thompson
rascaljohn
Jun 4, 2002 4:32 am
I just took a another quick look at Phil Harrington's Thesis on light pollution, and found, contrary to what I said previously, most of the appendices are in ...
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roland_prevost
Jun 4, 2002 6:31 am
... Enjoyed reading that report, Pat. Good detail and gets reading in the astronomy "mood". Reminds me of all the strategies we try on that best NGCs list. ...
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bpmb2001
Jun 4, 2002 2:01 pm
Does anyone know who makes 2 inch (48mm filters) now? My dad wants to use them as a "colour wheel" for an STV. I have checked for him and cannot seem to find...
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roland_prevost
Jun 4, 2002 2:24 pm
Here's one colour version of that M51. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAFs/files/Astrophotos/m51-col-c.jpg Re: filters question ( last message posted )... I...
