Hi All, Just had to post a couple of pictures of this conjunction. The first one was shot during sunset, with the cloudes presenting some really wimsical...
That first image is incredible... the hat, the nose, the expression... a perfect likeness of Jimmy Durante: http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/JimmyDurante.jpg ...
Here's an image I've been working on for the last two weeks. The weather has been so poor, it took three nights to acquire the 7hrs of data. Gotta love...
Many of the cases were transparent too! That said, while annoying for sure, I'm sure that Roland and company will resolve any issues with EPs sold by ...
Chris, great shot, as you know I still love a great Ha image. Now as far as the other shot of you in the observatory, that looks way too cold for my old bones....
Thanks Stuart, Jim and Rolando! Rolando - in regards to New England... I love a challenge.... lol!!! ;-) Actually, with the new obs up and running, I'm getting...
Curiosity -- which model Manfrotto tripod do you have and how do you like it? Have you had it a while or did you buy it to go with the 130? ... weather ... ...
I have the 3221WN with a 488 ballhead. Great combo... very rugged but not too heavy. Chris ... Chris Cook Photography www.cookphoto.com ... From: "jrpmsn"...
Here is an image from the weekend when I finally got a beautiful clear night at my dark site observatory in NSW Australia. First light for the Microline 8300...
Yes, it was great fun to see the nose appear in the clouds. Marj Christen Vice President Astro-Physics, Inc 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 ...
Chris, Nice result. I would like to add it to my list of targets but, similar to you, I am pulling my hair with the damn weather and I already have a huge list...
I've long been tempted by the DiscMount, and am curious about experiences mounting an AP140, 155, or 160 on one. Anyone have one and use it for any of these...
Alan: Well I can't answer your question but I can begin to limit the scope of it's answer. I have a DM6 and use an AP metal tripod from the AP400. I've had my...
Hi, there, Alan: I bought a DiscMount DM-6 at NEAF in April for use with my AP140 and smaller scopes. I mate it to the AP wood tripod AWT000m and it works...
Larry, Thanks. I made two tripods (tall and short) for Sue's AP 400 QMD, and expect I'd make my own for the DM6 if I decide to buy one. Clear skies, Alan...
and 130mmEDF-GT #70 is "in the house"! And the weather is looking promising for tonight. I told my wife it would be my Christmas present this year, but I...
Hi Eric, Thanks! I have played with the DM6 during the day at WSP, so I have some familiarity with it. Unfortunately, I never wandered over at night. What...
Hi Alan, I have the DM6 with an adapter to allow the head to be used with any of the A-P 6" stands. As you would expect, stability increases as you move from...
Alan, I have a DM6 that I have a non AP scope on (still waiting).? One accessory you may want to consider is the tripod extender.? This allows you to view...
Alan, The DM6 would probably carry an 8" APO if on a sturdy platform/pier ... REALLY nice ;-) Mark **************Life should be easier. So should your...
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