Jim, that's a great photo of the Dumbbell. Thanks for posting it. What do you mean by "Hubble Colors?" David E ... From: "actx03" <powell-jr@...> To:...
Hey Jim, I like your Dumbell image. Thanks for sharing. By Hubble colors do you mean using three different color exposures? Or is it another method you are...
Hey Darren, Wow, I really like that color. After you get your procedure down the way you want it I will be looking forward to seeing what result using a sharp...
Many here on the SV group have mentioned the recent changes in Jupiter's atmosphere. Just to emphasize check out Pirro's article over on Astromart. ...
Did anyone check out Venus and Saturn last night. By the time it was dark enough to see them they were low in the NW. Because of that I had to constantly move...
David, Thanks for the update. The spaceweather.com site has a nice pic of venus and saturn in conjunction over Concord, MA. My skies and area are under siege...
LOL. Well we all knew David E. was one "mean" poster with an acute eye for details. ... -Stuart ... Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your...
The numbers reflect what you find with most groups. Some have more to say than others. Most like to simply read and learn. I get e-mails every day from people...
Darren, I finally got a chance to see the picts. Wow, great work! I'll presume these are afocal using your new G7 and Hyperion zoom through your SV105 on your...
We gave Jennifer a new title: Astro-Therapist. Our one year plan to elimiate wait lists will reduce her workload in this area. Vic ... planning my ... ...
Pay no attention to those men behind the curtain. And don't worry Preston, as soon as the elusive SV4 lens order from Lomo arrives, we buy the Krylon spray...
Vic, Well suited to her "calming" voice and theraputic treatment to those of us who are unquestionably of 'frantic nerves'. Has she traded her desk for a couch...
Not bad for a first attempt Darren, looking forward to more shots from you. Disillusioned SV owner in Michigan. LOL ... brighten it a fair bit, and there was...
Most excellent! Lots going on, like the dark obscuring dust cloud in the lower left. Interesting area. Keep 'em coming, Chris. Cheers, Jim Livermore CA ... ...
Hey; just noticed. There is a dragon at top center leaping over the river of bright nebulosity at center, heading for the dark cave at lower left..... Amazing...
... find ... specify ... upgrade ... the ... Krylon! Man you are really going top shelf for good old Preston! If it was me I would just check around the...
Outstanding Matt. Having two locations available to you will definately give options in aquiring data. The jet shows up nicely and its a testiment to your...
Really nice Chris. The striations in the hydrogen cloud look perfectly processed. Lots of detail and contrast between the different features. The Cygnus area...
... Thanks for sharing, Darren. I'm looking forward to seeing more pics with this filter. I take it that the Ca-K filter is supposed to enhance surface...
Actually this distribution is proof of what I call the 10% rule-- 10% of the members in any group are responsible for 90% of the activity- be it postings or...
I think it may be time to consider cleaning my SV102EDT, as it now has 5 years' worth of dust and other assorted crud on the objective lens. Despite the...
Vic, Wow, a guy could get overwhelmed just reading what you are accomplishing out there. Thanks for the update. I'm looking forward to seeing the new additions...
Hi Jim, Given your limited exposure times you created a nice color composite using a partial "Hubble" pallet. It was a good idea to include red in place of...
Scott, I wouldn't worry about the inside if I were you. I clean my lenses occasionally, like every few years. Usually because pollen and other stuff just won't...
Yeah, a couple of us put on a little planet party for our community. I used my 80L on the M1/Stablelock. Using an 8mm Hyperion for .9º @ 75X both Venus and...