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Hey all What lenses do you use and do you use and lens adaptors. Alan...
ottersonalan
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Mar 6, 2009
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Sorry for the late response, Alan. Have been busy. Just use the standard Nikon lenses, non-VR. I have different adapters for my scopes. For my LX200 I use a...
Phil
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Mar 16, 2009
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That's alright Phil, I have adapters for my C8 and the Meade 125 5" PE. I also have the Meade LPI that I am going to play around with when I get the time. Alan...
ottersonalan
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Mar 16, 2009
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The LPI is fine. Don't waste your time with the Meade software, it's annoying. try and see if you can use K3CCDtools with it instead. It's freeware and much...
Phil
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Mar 16, 2009
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Thanks for the tip and link Phil, I'll check it out tonight, Alan...
ottersonalan
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Mar 17, 2009
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First attempt, also used a Meade DSI as an autoguider for this shot. Came out okay! Image Details: * William Optics 66mm Petzval with Nikon D40 DSLR * Guided...
Phil
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Mar 18, 2009
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Wow, fantastic!...
Siti Nursaba
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Mar 18, 2009
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Man Phil, You can really get great photos. Waiting for the weather to break so I can play catch up to you all, Alan...
ottersonalan
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Mar 18, 2009
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Thanks for the comments guys!! Changed the processing in DSS and got a nicer result! I used MEDIAN COMBINATION METHOD as opposed to AVERAGE COMBINATION METHOD....
Phil
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Mar 18, 2009
11:13 pm
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Nice work Phil, Man, I think you should write a how to Astrophotography book with the D40, Alan...
ottersonalan
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Mar 19, 2009
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Thanks, mate! I am getting there. I started writing a series of articles for astronomy on my blog. Starting off with fairly basic stuff but will eventually get...
Phil
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Mar 19, 2009
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Really nice capture mate.. Well done :)...
p19547ct
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Mar 19, 2009
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Thanks! Where are you - down under somewhere???...
Phil
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Mar 20, 2009
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Thanks! Where are you anyway - down under?...
Phil
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Mar 20, 2009
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Derbyshire UK Phil :)...
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Mar 20, 2009
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Oh, the other direction (up over!) Was actually born in London but lived in Australia during school and university, and now am in Texas. Cheers, Phil...
Phil
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Mar 20, 2009
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Hi All, Just wanted to say Hi and to welcome new members. It's been the rainy season here this month but I am getting the Nikon and the Scopes ready to start...
ottersonalan
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Apr 28, 2009
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Hey Alan, Hope all is well. My wedge had an issue which I only repaired last night. Hopefully over the next few weeks I'll be out imaging soon as well. Cheers,...
Phil
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Apr 29, 2009
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Hi Phil, Don't know if I told you all, but my mom passed away last Feb So I have been dealing with the estate and all of the other stuff. But I am getting the...
ottersonalan
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Apr 29, 2009
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Yes, you did tell me and I am very, very sorry for your loss. I hope you're finding the strength to carry yourself and family members through this. I can't...
Phil
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Apr 30, 2009
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Thanks Phil, We are going to our first local astronomy club meeting Friday night, in a long time. Keping buasy is a good thing, Alan...
ottersonalan
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Apr 30, 2009
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... As far as lenses go, I've shot through the Nikkor DX G 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses I bought when I first got the camera. I also have several Nikkor AI...
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May 3, 2009
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Thanks Bud, Good info, hat's what I kinda thpught, Alan...
ottersonalan
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Hey all, What' every one up tp, Alan...
ottersonalan
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May 19, 2009
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Watching clouds roll by, for the most part :-( Managed to get out and shoot M3 through a whole in the clouds tonight. Uploaded to the photo directory... ...
Phil
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May 20, 2009
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Great Shot Phil, Hopefully when things get back to normal should be able to get back to trying my hand at it. Alan...
ottersonalan
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May 20, 2009
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Changed a setting on the Deep Sky Stacker software and this came out much nicer! ...
Phil
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May 21, 2009
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Even better for sure Phil, Keep up the great work. My wife and I went out last night and opened up the Observatory for the first time in a while. Just some...
ottersonalan
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May 21, 2009
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Make some time to get out there, Alan. It's good for you! (photos or not!) Best, Phil...
Phil
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May 22, 2009
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Hi Phil,, Yes we did get out for a while the other night. Just did some visual stuff. It was very nice and relaxing. Alan...
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