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#299

From: "Bob Hampton" <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 7:18 pm
Subject: Observatory Update!

bob.hampton...

Hello everyone.

At long last I am now able to announce to you that Yancey County will soon have
a world class public astronomical observatory and star park!  This project is no
longer just a possibility, it is happening.  Work has begun and the plan is
proceeding.  12 to 15 months from now we'll have a fantastic mountaintop roll
off roof observatory building worthy of the custom built 34" (0.86 meter)
diameter observatory telescope inside!  Adjacent to the observatory will be a
star park � a place to host star parties and allow visitors to set up their own
telescopes.  Surrounding this will be a series of themed gardens with walking
trails.  We'll have permanent restroom facilities, a warm room, gift shop, and
more.  With time we'll add a secondary observatory with a medium sized
telescope, a solar observatory, and several smaller observatories

Dr. John Boyd, President of Mayland Community College, has taken an interest in
this project.  He understands how beneficial this will be for Mayland and the
entire community, so he is 100% on board with this, and he's an expert in the
funding and planning of large projects.  We're very fortunate to have his
expertise available to us.  He's absolutely certain that funding will be
available to complete the entire project, and he's already arranged funding for
the mirror deposit.  So in about 2 weeks we'll be placing our order for the 34"
primary mirror and 7" secondary flat, which will require a non refundable
deposit up front of about $12,000.  The mirrors will take 8 to 12 months to
grind, test, aluminize, and deliver to the telescope manufacturer.  Then it will
take about 3 more months to complete the telescope and deliver it to us.

Energy Xchange is now being managed by Mayland Community College, and will be
expanded and improved, and will include a wider array of artists and art forms. 
This change is already underway.  Our observatory/star park and Energy Xchange
will be merged into a single entity, a single destination with a wide range of
available activities.  We've had some good laughs about the landfill site, but
as it turns out the fact that we are reclaiming a landfill area is a big "plus"
for getting funding.

The observatory will be at the extreme northwest end of the upper landfill area,
atop a small knoll with a near perfect view of the sky.  It is a fantastic spot
for an observatory.  If you have the time you should go check it out.  Go on Hwy
80N to the old landfill, then follow the signs for Energy Xchange, turn right on
the last dirt road before Energy Xchange parking lot, go � mile and park next to
the big green dirt scraping machine and you'll see the pasture (landfill area)
in front of you.  This will be the main star park and star party area, and this
is where we'll have our June 5th Venus Transit Party!  Walk to the far end of it
and you'll be at the observatory site.

It's still hard to believe this is really happening � that we'll have the
largest telescope in NC and one of the largest in the southeast US.  We'll see
things none of us ever imagined!  I'll have more details soon, and I'll let you
know when we actually start placing orders.  Bob

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#300

From: Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 1:26 am
Subject: Re: Observatory Update!

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Hey Bob,

Very good news, indeed! �I was out at Arbuckle today and almost turned up to check out the site, but time constraints stopped me. �How is the road? �Can a small, lowish car go up there, or is a truck needed? �My schedule is finally clearing up for the summer, so I'll take a trip out there next week. �I'll also be able to devote more time to really designing the website (it's sort of a clutter now), and hopefully there'll be many clear nights for observing!

Keep us up to date!

Jason

blueridgeastronomygroup.com

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...> wrote:

�

Hello everyone.

At long last I am now able to announce to you that Yancey County will soon have a world class public astronomical observatory and star park! This project is no longer just a possibility, it is happening. Work has begun and the plan is proceeding. 12 to 15 months from now we'll have a fantastic mountaintop roll off roof observatory building worthy of the custom built 34" (0.86 meter) diameter observatory telescope inside! Adjacent to the observatory will be a star park � a place to host star parties and allow visitors to set up their own telescopes. Surrounding this will be a series of themed gardens with walking trails. We'll have permanent restroom facilities, a warm room, gift shop, and more. With time we'll add a secondary observatory with a medium sized telescope, a solar observatory, and several smaller observatories

Dr. John Boyd, President of Mayland Community College, has taken an interest in this project. He understands how beneficial this will be for Mayland and the entire community, so he is 100% on board with this, and he's an expert in the funding and planning of large projects. We're very fortunate to have his expertise available to us. He's absolutely certain that funding will be available to complete the entire project, and he's already arranged funding for the mirror deposit. So in about 2 weeks we'll be placing our order for the 34" primary mirror and 7" secondary flat, which will require a non refundable deposit up front of about $12,000. The mirrors will take 8 to 12 months to grind, test, aluminize, and deliver to the telescope manufacturer. Then it will take about 3 more months to complete the telescope and deliver it to us.

Energy Xchange is now being managed by Mayland Community College, and will be expanded and improved, and will include a wider array of artists and art forms. This change is already underway. Our observatory/star park and Energy Xchange will be merged into a single entity, a single destination with a wide range of available activities. We've had some good laughs about the landfill site, but as it turns out the fact that we are reclaiming a landfill area is a big "plus" for getting funding.

The observatory will be at the extreme northwest end of the upper landfill area, atop a small knoll with a near perfect view of the sky. It is a fantastic spot for an observatory. If you have the time you should go check it out. Go on Hwy 80N to the old landfill, then follow the signs for Energy Xchange, turn right on the last dirt road before Energy Xchange parking lot, go � mile and park next to the big green dirt scraping machine and you'll see the pasture (landfill area) in front of you. This will be the main star park and star party area, and this is where we'll have our June 5th Venus Transit Party! Walk to the far end of it and you'll be at the observatory site.

It's still hard to believe this is really happening � that we'll have the largest telescope in NC and one of the largest in the southeast US. We'll see things none of us ever imagined! I'll have more details soon, and I'll let you know when we actually start placing orders. Bob

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#301

From: Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 2:30 am
Subject: Re: Observatory Update!

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You won't need a truck, the road isn't bad.� Check it out!
Bob

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 9:26 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

�

Hey Bob,

Very good news, indeed! �I was out at Arbuckle today and almost turned up to check out the site, but time constraints stopped me. �How is the road? �Can a small, lowish car go up there, or is a truck needed? �My schedule is finally clearing up for the summer, so I'll take a trip out there next week. �I'll also be able to devote more time to really designing the website (it's sort of a clutter now), and hopefully there'll be many clear nights for observing!

Keep us up to date!

Jason
blueridgeastronomygroup.com

On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...> wrote:

�

Hello everyone.

At long last I am now able to announce to you that Yancey County will soon have a world class public astronomical observatory and star park! This project is no longer just a possibility, it is happening. Work has begun and the plan is proceeding. 12 to 15 months from now we'll have a fantastic mountaintop roll off roof observatory building worthy of the custom built 34" (0.86 meter) diameter observatory telescope inside! Adjacent to the observatory will be a star park � a place to host star parties and allow visitors to set up their own telescopes. Surrounding this will be a series of themed gardens with walking trails. We'll have permanent restroom facilities, a warm room, gift shop, and more. With time we'll add a secondary observatory with a medium sized telescope, a solar observatory, and several smaller observatories

Dr. John Boyd, President of Mayland Community College, has taken an interest in this project. He understands how beneficial this will be for Mayland and the entire community, so he is 100% on board with this, and he's an expert in the funding and planning of large projects. We're very fortunate to have his expertise available to us. He's absolutely certain that funding will be available to complete the entire project, and he's already arranged funding for the mirror deposit. So in about 2 weeks we'll be placing our order for the 34" primary mirror and 7" secondary flat, which will require a non refundable deposit up front of about $12,000. The mirrors will take 8 to 12 months to grind, test, aluminize, and deliver to the telescope manufacturer. Then it will take about 3 more months to complete the telescope and deliver it to us.

Energy Xchange is now being managed by Mayland Community College, and will be expanded and improved, and will include a wider array of artists and art forms. This change is already underway. Our observatory/star park and Energy Xchange will be merged into a single entity, a single destination with a wide range of available activities. We've had some good laughs about the landfill site, but as it turns out the fact that we are reclaiming a landfill area is a big "plus" for getting funding.

The observatory will be at the extreme northwest end of the upper landfill area, atop a small knoll with a near perfect view of the sky. It is a fantastic spot for an observatory. If you have the time you should go check it out. Go on Hwy 80N to the old landfill, then follow the signs for Energy Xchange, turn right on the last dirt road before Energy Xchange parking lot, go � mile and park next to the big green dirt scraping machine and you'll see the pasture (landfill area) in front of you. This will be the main star park and star party area, and this is where we'll have our June 5th Venus Transit Party! Walk to the far end of it and you'll be at the observatory site.

It's still hard to believe this is really happening � that we'll have the largest telescope in NC and one of the largest in the southeast US. We'll see things none of us ever imagined! I'll have more details soon, and I'll let you know when we actually start placing orders. Bob

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#302

From: "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2012 2:49 pm
Subject: Re: Observatory Update!

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So how cool is this Bob?  Congratulations on your hard work and dedication to
make this happen.  The fun part is ahead of you now ... putting it all together.
Man I am so honored and proud of you.  Great work!

Bill Shervey - your old range riding buddy


--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Hampton"
<tsobservatory@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone.
>
> At long last I am now able to announce to you that Yancey County will soon
have a world class public astronomical observatory and star park!  This project
is no longer just a possibility, it is happening.  Work has begun and the plan
is proceeding.  12 to 15 months from now we'll have a fantastic mountaintop roll
off roof observatory building worthy of the custom built 34" (0.86 meter)
diameter observatory telescope inside!  Adjacent to the observatory will be a
star park � a place to host star parties and allow visitors to set up their own
telescopes.  Surrounding this will be a series of themed gardens with walking
trails.  We'll have permanent restroom facilities, a warm room, gift shop, and
more.  With time we'll add a secondary observatory with a medium sized
telescope, a solar observatory, and several smaller observatories
>
> Dr. John Boyd, President of Mayland Community College, has taken an interest
in this project.  He understands how beneficial this will be for Mayland and the
entire community, so he is 100% on board with this, and he's an expert in the
funding and planning of large projects.  We're very fortunate to have his
expertise available to us.  He's absolutely certain that funding will be
available to complete the entire project, and he's already arranged funding for
the mirror deposit.  So in about 2 weeks we'll be placing our order for the 34"
primary mirror and 7" secondary flat, which will require a non refundable
deposit up front of about $12,000.  The mirrors will take 8 to 12 months to
grind, test, aluminize, and deliver to the telescope manufacturer.  Then it will
take about 3 more months to complete the telescope and deliver it to us.
>
> Energy Xchange is now being managed by Mayland Community College, and will be
expanded and improved, and will include a wider array of artists and art forms. 
This change is already underway.  Our observatory/star park and Energy Xchange
will be merged into a single entity, a single destination with a wide range of
available activities.  We've had some good laughs about the landfill site, but
as it turns out the fact that we are reclaiming a landfill area is a big "plus"
for getting funding.
>
> The observatory will be at the extreme northwest end of the upper landfill
area, atop a small knoll with a near perfect view of the sky.  It is a fantastic
spot for an observatory.  If you have the time you should go check it out.  Go
on Hwy 80N to the old landfill, then follow the signs for Energy Xchange, turn
right on the last dirt road before Energy Xchange parking lot, go � mile and
park next to the big green dirt scraping machine and you'll see the pasture
(landfill area) in front of you.  This will be the main star park and star party
area, and this is where we'll have our June 5th Venus Transit Party!  Walk to
the far end of it and you'll be at the observatory site.
>
> It's still hard to believe this is really happening � that we'll have the
largest telescope in NC and one of the largest in the southeast US.  We'll see
things none of us ever imagined!  I'll have more details soon, and I'll let you
know when we actually start placing orders.  Bob
>

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#303

From: Gary Sugg <grsugg@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 6:14 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Observatory Update!

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Bob,

Please add my hearty congratulations on the impending fruition of your planning and hard work! Astronomy in our area is about to go BIG!

Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: write2bill2000 <wshervey@...>
To: blueridgeastronomygroup <blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, May 6, 2012 10:51 am
Subject: [blueridgeastronomygroup] Re: Observatory Update!

So how cool is this Bob? Congratulations on your hard work and dedication to make this happen. The fun part is ahead of you now ... putting it all together. Man I am so honored and proud of you. Great work!

Bill Shervey - your old range riding buddy

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Hampton" <tsobservatory@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone.
>
> At long last I am now able to announce to you that Yancey County will soon have a world class public astronomical observatory and star park! This project is no longer just a possibility, it is happening. Work has begun and the plan is proceeding. 12 to 15 months from now we'll have a fantastic mountaintop roll off roof observatory building worthy of the custom built 34" (0.86 meter) diameter observatory telescope inside! Adjacent to the observatory will be a star park a place to host star parties and allow visitors to set up their own telescopes. Surrounding this will be a series of themed gardens with walking trails. We'll have permanent restroom facilities, a warm room, gift shop, and more. With time we'll add a secondary observatory with a medium sized telescope, a solar observatory, and several smaller observatories
>
> Dr. John Boyd, President of Mayland Community College, has taken an interest in this project. He understands how beneficial this will be for Mayland and the entire community, so he is 100% on board with this, and he's an expert in the funding and planning of large projects. We're very fortunate to have his expertise available to us. He's absolutely certain that funding will be available to complete the entire project, and he's already arranged funding for the mirror deposit. So in about 2 weeks we'll be placing our order for the 34" primary mirror and 7" secondary flat, which will require a non refundable deposit up front of about $12,000. The mirrors will take 8 to 12 months to grind, test, aluminize, and deliver to the telescope manufacturer. Then it will take about 3 more months to complete the telescope and deliver it to us.
>
> Energy Xchange is now being managed by Mayland Community College, and will be expanded and improved, and will include a wider array of artists and art forms. This change is already underway. Our observatory/star park and Energy Xchange will be merged into a single entity, a single destination with a wide range of available activities. We've had some good laughs about the landfill site, but as it turns out the fact that we are reclaiming a landfill area is a big "plus" for getting funding.
>
> The observatory will be at the extreme northwest end of the upper landfill area, atop a small knoll with a near perfect view of the sky. It is a fantastic spot for an observatory. If you have the time you should go check it out. Go on Hwy 80N to the old landfill, then follow the signs for Energy Xchange, turn right on the last dirt road before Energy Xchange parking lot, go ¼ mile and park next to the big green dirt scraping machine and you'll see the pasture (landfill area) in front of you. This will be the main star park and star party area, and this is where we'll have our June 5th Venus Transit Party! Walk to the far end of it and you'll be at the observatory site.
>
> It's still hard to believe this is really happening that we'll have the largest telescope in NC and one of the largest in the southeast US. We'll see things none of us ever imagined! I'll have more details soon, and I'll let you know when we actually start placing orders. Bob
>

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#304

From: "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Fri May 11, 2012 7:00 pm
Subject: stars on the square?

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Hey everyone,

Is there an upcoming Stars on the Square this month?  I thought we were supposed
to have one at the end of the month?

Hope all is well,

Jason

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#305

From: Ryan Stanley <rjstanley.nc@...>
Date: Fri May 11, 2012 7:31 pm
Subject: Re: stars on the square?

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May 26th on the square at burnsville.� 8pm to midnight..

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#306

From: "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: Registax Software

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I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped.  Most of them seem to
be for the older versions of the software.  I ran a 5 frame stack with 14
alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the morning.  It
showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill the task it said
"not responding".  Just wish there was a good list of steps to follow 1. 2. 3. 
Ugh



--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...>
wrote:
>
> Wow Jason, that's pretty good work.  Thanks for sharing.
>
> Bill
>
> On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> >
> > I've used Registax a few times.  Here are a couple of my attempts at
stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with Registax  &
Saturn with Registax
> >
> > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to get/make a
new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year...  There are some
good online tutorials as well.  Just Google search :)
> >
> > Have fun!!!
> >
> > Jason Keyes
> >
> > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >
> > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called Registax.
I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It looks
interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >
> > > any input appreciated,
> > >
> > > Bill Shervey
> > >
> >
>

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#307

From: Bill Shervey <wshervey@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 4:01 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Registax Software

write2bill2000

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BTW I am stacking tiffs not avi's

Bill

On May 12, 2012, at 11:46 AM, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...> wrote:

I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
>
> Bill
>
> On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> >
> > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with Registax & Saturn with Registax
> >
> > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year... There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> >
> > Have fun!!!
> >
> > Jason Keyes
> >
> > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >
> > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >
> > > any input appreciated,
> > >
> > > Bill Shervey
> > >
> >
>

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#308

From: "Bob Hampton" <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 11:51 pm
Subject: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

bob.hampton...

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The Seven Mile Ridge Astronomers have invited BRAG to their open house next
Saturday night, the 19th.  They have 3 new observatories there to show us (2
domes and a roll off roof).  This will be a great time to meet them and some of
their astronomer friends from the Catawba Valley Astronomical Society.  Their
observatory site is on Seven Mile Ridge, near Celo.  If you'd like to attend
please respond here, they'd like to know how many of us are coming.  I can
provide directions to the site if needed.
Thanks...
Bob

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#309

From: Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 1:17 am
Subject: Re: Re: Registax Software

jasonkeyes99

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I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6...��Here is a�link to the PDF manual that use for�5.1: http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf

�I followed this and it worked well :)

�

Good luck!!!

�

Jason

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@...> wrote:

�

I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
>
> Bill
>
> On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> >
> > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with Registax & Saturn with Registax
> >
> > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year... There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> >
> > Have fun!!!
> >
> > Jason Keyes
> >
> > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >
> > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >
> > > any input appreciated,
> > >
> > > Bill Shervey
> > >
> >
>

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#310

From: Bill Shervey <wshervey@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 3:01 am
Subject: Re: Re: Registax Software

write2bill2000

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Thanks Jason .. I'll back off to V5 and see what I can do.

Bill

On May 12, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6... Here is a link to the PDF manual that use for 5.1: http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf

I followed this and it worked well :)

Good luck!!!

Jason

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@...> wrote:

I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
>
> Bill
>
> On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> >
> > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with Registax & Saturn with Registax
> >
> > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year... There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> >
> > Have fun!!!
> >
> > Jason Keyes
> >
> > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >
> > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >
> > > any input appreciated,
> > >
> > > Bill Shervey
> > >
> >
>

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#311

From: Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 3:20 am
Subject: Re: Re: Registax Software

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Hey Bill, you shootin' astrophotos?
Bob

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:

�

Thanks Jason .. I'll back off to V5 and see what I can do.

Bill

On May 12, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

�

I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6...��Here is a�link to the PDF manual that use for�5.1: http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf

�I followed this and it worked well :)

�

Good luck!!!

�

Jason

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@...> wrote:

�

I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
>
> Bill
>
> On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
>
> > Hi Bill,
> >
> >
> > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with Registax & Saturn with Registax
> >
> > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year... There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> >
> > Have fun!!!
> >
> > Jason Keyes
> >
> > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >
> > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >
> > > any input appreciated,
> > >
> > > Bill Shervey
> > >
> >
>

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#312

From: "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 11:16 am
Subject: Re: Registax Software

write2bill2000

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Trying to Bob.  Not too good at it right now, but getting better.

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, you shootin' astrophotos?
> Bob
>
> On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Thanks Jason .. I'll back off to V5 and see what I can do.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > On May 12, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6...  Here is
> > a link to the PDF manual that use for 5.1:
> > http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf
> >  I followed this and it worked well :)
> >
> > Good luck!!!
> >
> > Jason
> >
> > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@...>wrote:
> >
> >> **
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them
> >> seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack
> >> with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the
> >> morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill
> >> the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps
> >> to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh
> >>
> >> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@>
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
> >> >
> >> > Bill
> >> >
> >> > On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Hi Bill,
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at
> >> stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with
> >> Registax & Saturn with Registax
> >> > >
> >> > > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to
> >> get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year...
> >> There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> >> > >
> >> > > Have fun!!!
> >> > >
> >> > > Jason Keyes
> >> > >
> >> > > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000"
> >> <wshervey@> wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> >> > > >
> >> > > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called
> >> Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It
> >> looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > any input appreciated,
> >> > > >
> >> > > > Bill Shervey
> >> > > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>

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#313

From: John Whitehouse <johnwhitehouse@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 12:58 pm
Subject: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

gtwhiteho

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Bob:

Do you know what hours the open house will be?

Thanks,

John W.

On May 12, 2012, at 7:51 PM, Bob Hampton wrote:

The Seven Mile Ridge Astronomers have invited BRAG to their open house next Saturday night, the 19th. They have 3 new observatories there to show us (2 domes and a roll off roof). This will be a great time to meet them and some of their astronomer friends from the Catawba Valley Astronomical Society. Their observatory site is on Seven Mile Ridge, near Celo. If you'd like to attend please respond here, they'd like to know how many of us are coming. I can provide directions to the site if needed.
Thanks...
Bob

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#314

From: Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 5:28 pm
Subject: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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I think they'll be there all weekend, but primarily the open house is Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, no particular time.
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 8:58 AM, John Whitehouse <johnwhitehouse@...> wrote:

�

Bob:

Do you know what hours the open house will be?

Thanks,
John W.

On May 12, 2012, at 7:51 PM, Bob Hampton wrote:

�
The Seven Mile Ridge Astronomers have invited BRAG to their open house next Saturday night, the 19th. They have 3 new observatories there to show us (2 domes and a roll off roof). This will be a great time to meet them and some of their astronomer friends from the Catawba Valley Astronomical Society. Their observatory site is on Seven Mile Ridge, near Celo. If you'd like to attend please respond here, they'd like to know how many of us are coming. I can provide directions to the site if needed.
Thanks...
Bob

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#315

From: Gary Sugg <grsugg@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 6:21 pm
Subject: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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Bob,

I am planning to come. Anything we should bring?

Gary

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#316

From: Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 7:17 pm
Subject: Re: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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Looks like I have that whole weekend off.� Is this like a star party where we should bring our equipment?� I'd like to come.

�

Jason

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Gary Sugg <grsugg@...> wrote:

�

Bob,

I am planning to come. Anything we should bring?

Gary

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#317

From: Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 8:11 pm
Subject: Re: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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If you want to bring a telescope you can.� They'll have their scopes in the observatories, and they have plenty of room outside to set up more scopes.� You won't need anything else, they're having a cookout so there's be food and drinks.
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Gary Sugg <grsugg@...> wrote:

�

Bob,

I am planning to come. Anything we should bring?

Gary

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#318

From: David Keith Biddix <biddixd@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 11:11 pm
Subject: Re: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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Bob,

Is this a "working" open house or are children welcome to attend?

David Biddix

On May 13, 2012, at 4:11 PM, Bob Hampton wrote:

If you want to bring a telescope you can. They'll have their scopes in the observatories, and they have plenty of room outside to set up more scopes. You won't need anything else, they're having a cookout so there's be food and drinks.
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Gary Sugg <grsugg@...> wrote:

Bob,

I am planning to come. Anything we should bring?

Gary

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#319

From: Gary Sugg <grsugg@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 12:37 am
Subject: Re: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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Bob, I did not know about the food and drinks. Can we share in the expense?

Sent from my iPhone

On May 13, 2012, at 4:11 PM, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...> wrote:

If you want to bring a telescope you can. They'll have their scopes in the observatories, and they have plenty of room outside to set up more scopes. You won't need anything else, they're having a cookout so there's be food and drinks.
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Gary Sugg <grsugg@...> wrote:

Bob,

I am planning to come. Anything we should bring?

Gary

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#320

From: Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 1:00 am
Subject: Re: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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Bring anyone you want!� Just try to let me know how many you think you'll bring, as they wanted an idea how many of us would be there.
Thanks...
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 7:11 PM, David Keith Biddix <biddixd@...> wrote:

�

Bob,

Is this a "working" open house or are children welcome to attend?

David Biddix

On May 13, 2012, at 4:11 PM, Bob Hampton wrote:

�
If you want to bring a telescope you can.� They'll have their scopes in the observatories, and they have plenty of room outside to set up more scopes.� You won't need anything else, they're having a cookout so there's be food and drinks.
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Gary Sugg <grsugg@...> wrote:

�

Bob,

I am planning to come. Anything we should bring?

Gary

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#321

From: Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 1:02 am
Subject: Re: Re: 7 Mile Ridge Open House

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The subject hadn't come up, but I suppose they might appreciate it!
Thanks...
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 8:37 PM, Gary Sugg <grsugg@...> wrote:

�

Bob, I did not know about the food and drinks. Can we share in the expense?

Sent from my iPhone

On May 13, 2012, at 4:11 PM, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@...> wrote:

�

If you want to bring a telescope you can.� They'll have their scopes in the observatories, and they have plenty of room outside to set up more scopes.� You won't need anything else, they're having a cookout so there's be food and drinks.
Bob

On Sun, May 13, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Gary Sugg <grsugg@...> wrote:

�

Bob,

I am planning to come. Anything we should bring?

Gary

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#322

From: "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 2:43 pm
Subject: Re: Registax Software

jasonkeyes99

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What kind of set up are you using?
Jason

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...>
wrote:
>
> Trying to Bob.  Not too good at it right now, but getting better.
>
> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hey Bill, you shootin' astrophotos?
> > Bob
> >
> > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks Jason .. I'll back off to V5 and see what I can do.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > On May 12, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6...  Here is
> > > a link to the PDF manual that use for 5.1:
> > > http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf
> > >  I followed this and it worked well :)
> > >
> > > Good luck!!!
> > >
> > > Jason
> > >
> > > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@>wrote:
> > >
> > >> **
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them
> > >> seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack
> > >> with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the
> > >> morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to
kill
> > >> the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of
steps
> > >> to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh
> > >>
> > >> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@>
> > >> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
> > >> >
> > >> > Bill
> > >> >
> > >> > On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > Hi Bill,
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at
> > >> stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with
> > >> Registax & Saturn with Registax
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to
> > >> get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year...
> > >> There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Have fun!!!
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Jason Keyes
> > >> > >
> > >> > > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000"
> > >> <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called
> > >> Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out?
It
> > >> looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > any input appreciated,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Bill Shervey
> > >> > > >
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>

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#323

From: "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 2:46 pm
Subject: Group Website

jasonkeyes99

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With some much appreciated input from Bob, I've updated the website with current
event and planning information.  I have also added a link at the bottom for
event images.  If anyone has any pictures they want to submit from star parties,
feel free to send them, and I'll get them up asap.  I also want to offer member
pages.  So, if anyone is interested in having their own image page, let me know.
If you have a link to a site you already own, I am happy to include it on the
members' page (which I have not yet published, but will soon).

This is still a  WIP, so any input is appreciated :)

Thanks!!!

Jason

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#324

From: "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 2:48 pm
Subject: Re: Group Website

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Here's the link:

http://blueridgeastronomygroup.com/

Blue Ridge Astronomy Group website link

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
>
> With some much appreciated input from Bob, I've updated the website with current event and planning information. I have also added a link at the bottom for event images. If anyone has any pictures they want to submit from star parties, feel free to send them, and I'll get them up asap. I also want to offer member pages. So, if anyone is interested in having their own image page, let me know. If you have a link to a site you already own, I am happy to include it on the members' page (which I have not yet published, but will soon).
>
> This is still a WIP, so any input is appreciated :)
>
> Thanks!!!
>
> Jason
>

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#325

From: Bill Shervey <wshervey@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 3:04 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Registax Software

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Bausch & Lomb 800 mm with a Canon EOS 7D

Bill

On May 14, 2012, at 10:43 AM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

What kind of set up are you using?
Jason

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> Trying to Bob. Not too good at it right now, but getting better.
>
> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Bill, you shootin' astrophotos?
> > Bob
> >
> > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks Jason .. I'll back off to V5 and see what I can do.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > On May 12, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6... Here is
> > > a link to the PDF manual that use for 5.1:
> > > http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf
> > > I followed this and it worked well :)
> > >
> > > Good luck!!!
> > >
> > > Jason
> > >
> > > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@>wrote:
> > >
> > >> **
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them
> > >> seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack
> > >> with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the
> > >> morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill
> > >> the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps
> > >> to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh
> > >>
> > >> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@>
> > >> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
> > >> >
> > >> > Bill
> > >> >
> > >> > On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > Hi Bill,
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at
> > >> stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with
> > >> Registax & Saturn with Registax
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to
> > >> get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year...
> > >> There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Have fun!!!
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Jason Keyes
> > >> > >
> > >> > > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000"
> > >> <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called
> > >> Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It
> > >> looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > any input appreciated,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Bill Shervey
> > >> > > >
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>

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#326

From: Bill Shervey <wshervey@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 3:06 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Group Website

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Sweet. Good work Jason.

Bill Shervey

On May 14, 2012, at 10:48 AM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

Here's the link:

http://blueridgeastronomygroup.com/

Blue Ridge Astronomy Group website link

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:
>
> With some much appreciated input from Bob, I've updated the website with current event and planning information. I have also added a link at the bottom for event images. If anyone has any pictures they want to submit from star parties, feel free to send them, and I'll get them up asap. I also want to offer member pages. So, if anyone is interested in having their own image page, let me know. If you have a link to a site you already own, I am happy to include it on the members' page (which I have not yet published, but will soon).
>
> This is still a WIP, so any input is appreciated :)
>
> Thanks!!!
>
> Jason
>

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#327

From: Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 3:20 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Registax Software

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I'm not familiar with the B&L800, but I'm jealous of your Canon! �My old 8mp 300D isn't even supported by Canon any more and I have to use win xp (which I like, but my laptop is Win7)...�

If you're still having trouble with Registax, you can send me your video file and I'll retrace my steps to stack and process for you with a step by step. �I'd do it with mine, but I deleted the video...

Jason

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:04 AM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:

�

Bausch & Lomb 800 mm with a Canon EOS 7D

Bill

On May 14, 2012, at 10:43 AM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

�

What kind of set up are you using?
Jason

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> Trying to Bob. Not too good at it right now, but getting better.
>
> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Bill, you shootin' astrophotos?
> > Bob
> >
> > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks Jason .. I'll back off to V5 and see what I can do.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > On May 12, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6... Here is
> > > a link to the PDF manual that use for 5.1:
> > > http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf
> > > I followed this and it worked well :)
> > >
> > > Good luck!!!
> > >
> > > Jason
> > >
> > > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@>wrote:
> > >
> > >> **
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them
> > >> seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack
> > >> with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the
> > >> morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill
> > >> the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps
> > >> to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh
> > >>
> > >> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@>
> > >> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
> > >> >
> > >> > Bill
> > >> >
> > >> > On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > Hi Bill,
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at
> > >> stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with
> > >> Registax & Saturn with Registax
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to
> > >> get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year...
> > >> There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Have fun!!!
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Jason Keyes
> > >> > >
> > >> > > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000"
> > >> <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called
> > >> Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It
> > >> looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > any input appreciated,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Bill Shervey
> > >> > > >
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>

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#328

From: Bill Shervey <wshervey@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 3:27 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Registax Software

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Thanks for the offer, I might take you up on it. Per my Canon I love it. The Bausch is really old but is still good .

Bill

On May 14, 2012, at 11:20 AM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

I'm not familiar with the B&L800, but I'm jealous of your Canon! My old 8mp 300D isn't even supported by Canon any more and I have to use win xp (which I like, but my laptop is Win7)...

If you're still having trouble with Registax, you can send me your video file and I'll retrace my steps to stack and process for you with a step by step. I'd do it with mine, but I deleted the video...

Jason

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:04 AM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@...> wrote:

Bausch & Lomb 800 mm with a Canon EOS 7D

Bill

On May 14, 2012, at 10:43 AM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@...> wrote:

What kind of set up are you using?
Jason

--- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000" <wshervey@...> wrote:
>
> Trying to Bob. Not too good at it right now, but getting better.
>
> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bob Hampton <tsobservatory@> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Bill, you shootin' astrophotos?
> > Bob
> >
> > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Bill Shervey <wshervey@> wrote:
> >
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks Jason .. I'll back off to V5 and see what I can do.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > On May 12, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Jason Keyes <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I've used version 5.1 with success, but didn't care for 6... Here is
> > > a link to the PDF manual that use for 5.1:
> > > http://www.astronomie.be/registax/registax5usermanual.pdf
> > > I followed this and it worked well :)
> > >
> > > Good luck!!!
> > >
> > > Jason
> > >
> > > On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 11:46 AM, write2bill2000 <wshervey@>wrote:
> > >
> > >> **
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> I checked some of the YouTube tutorials and they helped. Most of them
> > >> seem to be for the older versions of the software. I ran a 5 frame stack
> > >> with 14 alignment points and it ran overnite and was still running in the
> > >> morning. It showed active in the task manager but then when I went to kill
> > >> the task it said "not responding". Just wish there was a good list of steps
> > >> to follow 1. 2. 3. Ugh
> > >>
> > >> --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, Bill Shervey <wshervey@>
> > >> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > Wow Jason, that's pretty good work. Thanks for sharing.
> > >> >
> > >> > Bill
> > >> >
> > >> > On Apr 14, 2012, at 3:15 PM, "jasonkeyes99" <jkeyes99@> wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > > Hi Bill,
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've used Registax a few times. Here are a couple of my attempts at
> > >> stacking multiple AVI images taken with a homemade webcam: Moon with
> > >> Registax & Saturn with Registax
> > >> > >
> > >> > > I've seen some better work that people have done, and I hope to
> > >> get/make a new webcam soon, since I lost the one I was using last year...
> > >> There are some good online tutorials as well. Just Google search :)
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Have fun!!!
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Jason Keyes
> > >> > >
> > >> > > --- In blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com, "write2bill2000"
> > >> <wshervey@> wrote:
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Hello fellow stargazers,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > On our "links" page there is a link to some free software called
> > >> Registax. I was wondering if anyone has downloaded it and tried it out? It
> > >> looks interesting and I'm wondering what it's all about.
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > any input appreciated,
> > >> > > >
> > >> > > > Bill Shervey
> > >> > > >
> > >> > >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
>

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