Those were all awesome shots and thanks to Derek for scouting out the area, finding this location and also bringing water. We had a larger turnout than I...
The plan was to meet David Oesper and several other amateur astronomers from around Alpine, TX at a Bed & Breakfast in Plains, Texas. Plains was close to the...
I am glad you had a great time. It was great that you could scramble to get to some clear skies and see the eclipse. You also got some great photos! Thanks...
Hey all, I am selling my pristine **Celestron CGE German EQ goto Mount**. The goto's are spot on. I bought this mount new. It has been used only inside my home...
A Road Trip to an Eclipse Mark Spearman The plan was to meet David Oesper and several other amateur astronomers from around Alpine, TX at a Bed & Breakfast in...
Very nice pics and a great story. Glad you found clear skies. Kevin Sent from my iPad ... Very nice pics and a great story. Glad you found clear skies. Kevin...
I agree. Wonderful pictures, thank you for sharing! And, what a trip to get them! Gloria Sent from my iPad ... I agree. Wonderful pictures, thank you for...
Thanks, Kevin and Gloria The trip was half the fun! Mark From: brazosastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:brazosastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Art Langrish Sent:...
Dear BVAC'ers I have posted three new images. The first is M83 from images that I captured last Friday at the TAMU Observatory on the ½ meter scope during...
Very nice images Mark. That M83 image is spectacular for only 30 minutes and the slow f-ratio of the half-meter scope. The Coma cluster is also very nice -...
Thanks, Gloria It was fun. Mark From: brazosastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:brazosastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Art Langrish Sent: Friday, May 25, 2012...
Indeed we do enjoy, Mark. I saw you generating those images, and even the raw frames were impressive. KAuf Dear BVAC’ers I have posted three new images. The...
Thanks, Anjal. Maxim DL has a blooming removal feature but I did not use it as it often leaves funny stars. I would rather they look bloomed and so not...
BVAC, I have missed the last few meetings, so I may be out of the loop, but I have not heard talk of an event for the Venus transit. The transit is a week...
It's a good idea. There was some initial talk about it, but the discussion became a series of exchanges about proper eye/telescope protection and filters. I...
Karl, I bet there are lots of us with solar filters. I have one for my 4" Mak. I suggest that we meet at Veterans Park (there's parking plus bathrooms) at...
Karl, I bet there are lots of us with solar filters. I have one for my 4" Mak. I suggest that we meet at Veterans Park (there's parking plus bathrooms) at 4:30...
Hi Mark, You're right in that the potential barrier is lower in the parallel register direction which aligns top to bottom of the CCD array, but how do the...
I don't know what the rest of the group members interested in imaging feel, but this Venus transit event is now literally a once in a lifetime event. I missed...
What about at the physics building? Do they have a balcony there? I can bring my 4” Stellarvue with homemade filter. Mark From: brazosastro@yahoogroups.com...
I will bring my small 90 mm Orion with a solar filter as well as the welders goggles and binoculars. That worked well on the top of St Joseph's, once Derek and...
For a site, the St Joseph Parking garage worked well for the eclipse. Not recommended for outreach, too small and I am sure St Josephs would have something...
Thanks, Kevin. That is an interesting perspective. Don ... ************************************** Spectacular astrophotos from the Brazos County are at ...
