I had a question in regards to the way the more professional planetarium software handles declination control when they are in the RA/DEC mode. The way I have...
I've no idea. But just to carry on a conversation...... I find it easiest to use a star map (Sky Atlas 2000) by holding it over my head so that it is oriented...
... Yea, I have been using the novice programs for so long, that when I started using a "pro" program, I got all out-of-whack. I am using the software that...
My first trip out for the New Year. I posted a couple of photos from GMARS taken Saturday night, 1/12/2008. The skies cleared up nicely, but the winds picked...
Now, that's the way it is supposed to be! Ralph did a great job of telling us his Messier Plans, and David showed off his Eclipse Movie. Daryl and Chris had...
Agreed! I hope all the locks got changed in time.... Daniel Coley ... From: alexmcconahay To: RASIMAGE@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:17 PM ...
I added a sample image from the new Stellarvue scope, the SV80S. It can be found in my folder, Daryl Osborne, http://tinyurl.com/28523v I got a break in the...
Hey guys, I am camping with our local Boy Scout troop this weekend, and was wandering if anyone has a good list of objects that youth would enjoy seeing...
Hi, Chris, Here are a few for early - mid evening to check out, assuming the boys won't be up all night. All should look decent in a 5" or larger scope. I've...
Joe's list should do ya. I've been to Giant Rock, that's the largest free standing boulder in the world, and interesting enough, it's one solid piece of...
I added two photos in my folder. The Leo Trio and NGC 2359, Thor's Helmut. http://tech.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/RASIMAGE/photos/browse/e975 Both were taken...
More great stuff, Robin! Joe ... -- Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. --Philip K. Dick It is sometimes an appropriate...
Congratulations to David Morris who wrote a one page article about his barn-door tracker for the Prime Focus. This kind of contribution makes for a much better...
Hope to see you all at Notre Dame High School tomorrow (February 25) evening at 7:00 for the Imaging meeting. We need to help Ralph make decisions about how to...
Hi all, Very sorry for the off-topic and cross-post but I thought this might be useful to some. We often hear about a cool, new eyepiece, or the latest...
Be kind. it was taken from home where I always have bad seeing and heavy light pollution. :) http://www.californiastars.net/gallery/ic405_st10_fsq.html Best, ...
No need for kindness, Danny! Great image! On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 11:09 PM, Daniel Perry (californiastars) < ... -- Reality is that which, when you stop...
I'll toss my endorsement in, too. I use a Telegizmo 365 cover on my scope (12" LX200) and leave mine up for months at a time without regard for inclement...
Well, if that's the California Nebula, the comet must be in the water! I didn't get the amount of data I was hoping for due to some heavy wind early in the...
At long last, we will be seeing the true story of the Messier Marathon Movie (I mean, telling the story is a marathon in itself!) Be sure to be there tomorrow...