IIRC, the distances for flatteners have +/-2,5mm tolerance. For dedicated reducers (larger scopes), it is +/-1mm. Based on my experience, the distance is most...
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PEREZ, Jos€ ¦é Joaqu€...
proximachali
Dec 1, 2011 3:10 pm
Anyway, great images from southern skies Roland. Excelent star shape corner to corner and very well focused ;) Best regards, 2011/11/30 <chris1011@...> ......
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gumbydad2002
Dec 1, 2011 4:38 pm
In one's lifetime, based on the demand and the production schedule of AP, for many of us, the opportunity to get first light on a new AP scope is simply hard...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Dec 1, 2011 4:46 pm
Thank you, sir, and I am looking forward to seeing more of your images with your 140EDF scope. Rolando In a message dated 12/1/2011 9:10:50 AM Central Standard...
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daniel_verschatse
daniel_versc...
Dec 1, 2011 4:46 pm
Hi Roland & all, Great detail and impressive depth for the limited time spent imaging with the AP155. And definitely an improvement over the previews you...
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daniel_verschatse
daniel_versc...
Dec 1, 2011 4:55 pm
I thought I should comment on Joaquin's second sentence below, which was made very much tongue in cheek: First: my AP155 was equipped with an AP field...
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James Runsdorf
jspes2001
Dec 1, 2011 5:01 pm
Congratulations on the new scope! Back in September I picked up a gently used 155EDFS (2002 vintage) and have been a happy camper all fall. I encourage you...
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PEREZ, Jos€ ¦é Joaqu€...
proximachali
Dec 1, 2011 5:14 pm
Dan, thanks for translating my thoughts :)))) Best, ... -- Enviado desde mi dispositivo móvil José Joaquín Pérez Rancagua_Chile http://www.astro-austral.cl...
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Anthony Ayiomamitis
ayiomamitis
Dec 1, 2011 6:28 pm
Rolando, I really like this result involving a favourite and well-known target. Quite a few very small galaxies in the background. Any details surrounding this...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Dec 1, 2011 7:13 pm
In a message dated 12/1/2011 12:28:20 PM Central Standard Time, ... This is only basically a 30 minute exposure, but it does show over 100 galaxies, a lot of...
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Anthony Ayiomamitis
ayiomamitis
Dec 1, 2011 7:32 pm
... Did you have a chance to go after either of the Magellanic Clouds and/or some of the impressive SNR's? Anthony. ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Dec 1, 2011 7:52 pm
In a message dated 12/1/2011 1:32:58 PM Central Standard Time, ... No, only had one night, 4 hours. Then had to go sleep because next day was long flight back...
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Marj
marjchristen
Dec 1, 2011 7:55 pm
I apologize for the inconvenience. Clear Skies! Marj Christen Vice President Astro-Physics, Inc 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone:...
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Marj
marjchristen
Dec 1, 2011 8:00 pm
Daniel & all, I plan to post some photos of the conference and our time at Hacienda Los Andes. In the meantime, for those who are curious, here is a link to...
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Stuart
stuart_j_heggie
Dec 1, 2011 11:08 pm
Roland, that is a stunning shot! Very vibrant colour. Stuart...
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gumbydad2002
Dec 1, 2011 11:23 pm
James, I have owned a Traveler and 130 f/8 in the past. The rings and dovetail plate were shipped in a slow mode and went be here for at least another day. I...
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James Runsdorf
jspes2001
Dec 2, 2011 2:00 pm
Bob: I use a DM6 myself, and it's an excellent match for the 155: sort of a bit grab and go. I had it out last night (I live in light polluted New Jersey,...
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JoeMize
sfojmize
Dec 2, 2011 2:17 pm
"May You Go Among The Imperishable Stars" Joe Mize www.cav-sfo.com Chiefland Astronomy Village (CAV), Fla StarFields Observatory, (SFO). ... From: "Anthony...
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Ignacio
ignacio_db
Dec 2, 2011 3:11 pm
Beautifully sharp shots Roland! I am glad you had a chance to taste the southern skies. The transparency there must be breathtaking based on how deep you were...
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Anthony Ayiomamitis
ayiomamitis
Dec 2, 2011 3:12 pm
Dear group, Announced just last summer (2010), HAT-P-20b is one of the most massive and densest "hot Jupiter" finds to-date. Its host star is a member of a ...
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Ignacio
ignacio_db
Dec 2, 2011 4:10 pm
Always producing interesting and well documented work, Anthony, which is a treat to read. Thanks for sharing. Ignacio...
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derekb@...
astroweather...
Dec 2, 2011 4:56 pm
Excellent results Anthony! I am very impressed! :-) Derek To: ap-ug@yahoogroups.com; ap-gto@yahoogroups.com; sbig@yahoogroups.com From: anthony@... ...
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chris1011@...
uncarollo2
Dec 2, 2011 6:10 pm
In a message dated 12/2/2011 9:12:40 AM Central Standard Time, ... Good stuff! Rolando [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Anthony Ayiomamitis
ayiomamitis
Dec 2, 2011 6:29 pm
... Thanks Ignacio, Derek, Barbara and Rolando. The conditions for pretty-picture DSO work are not right at the moment (heavy humidity, low temperatures,...
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Christopher Go
stone_1990
Dec 2, 2011 11:27 pm
Condition was almost perfect this evening except for some clouds. These are some of my best images of Jupiter with the GRS. The GRS is well resolved in these...
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Pete Lardizabal
pete.telephoto
Dec 2, 2011 11:44 pm
Beautiful and Wow! ... Pete ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Pete Lardizabal
pete.telephoto
Dec 2, 2011 11:51 pm
Hi Anthony, I always appreciate your efforts and dedication! As usual, very nice work. Thanks, Pete ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Edgardo Molina
edgardo_foto...
Dec 3, 2011 1:29 am
Dear Roland and distinguished AP group members, Thank you for all your genuine and kind concerns regarding my unfortunate situation with my AP-130GT telescope....
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Stuart
stuart_j_heggie
Dec 3, 2011 3:19 pm
Anthony, you always bring us the coolest projects - nice one! Stuart...
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Anthony Ayiomamitis
ayiomamitis
Dec 3, 2011 5:48 pm
Many thanks Pete and Stuart! If all things go as planned this weekend, there will be three exoplanet transits waiting a visit from yours truly including two...
