Mike, Trying the ST8 guide chip makes good sense. The reason I was not using it is that for color imaging, it forces me to lengthen the guide chip exposure...
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Steve Ibbotson
steve_ibbotson
Jan 27, 2009 5:41 pm
Thanks for your thoughts Steve...
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lmleitch02
Jan 27, 2009 6:00 pm
... 12" RCX400 ... wedge on ... wedge and ... the best ... polar ... newastro@yahoogroups.com] On ... up ... you ... the ... top ... Thanks Guys. A permanent...
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rwodaski
Jan 27, 2009 6:03 pm
As long as you have adequate stiffness for support, the issues come down to cost and convenience. You might consider one of the portable piers if you have a...
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xfactor2015
Jan 27, 2009 7:10 pm
Particle Wave Tech makes some really light weight study tripods, almost as good as a pier, I'm getting a Monolith from here: http://www.pwtec.com/products.htm ...
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rwodaski
Jan 27, 2009 8:10 pm
I just got this email from Larry at Mountain Instruments. Looks like they are also coming out with a portable model. The dual use feature sounds interesting to...
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Geof Wingham
loc46south
Jan 28, 2009 12:42 am
Hi - Santa was kind enough to leave a copy of CS3 and a Wacom tablet when he passed over our house - the knowledge to use them must have bounced over the fence...
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rwodaski
Jan 28, 2009 6:44 am
I don't see any green gradient when I look at your image on a calibrated color monitor (Eizo ColorEdge CG241W). Image looks great! Ron Wodaski ... [Non-text...
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Daniel Perry
dannysperry
Jan 28, 2009 8:28 am
Hi everyone. I know, I know... "Not another group?!" But, yes, another group. I've started a new group for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers residing...
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rjhertel2001
Jan 28, 2009 5:42 pm
Hi, all- I've been doing narrowband imaging/processing for a couple of months now and would like to verify or correct a couple of assumptions, given the...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Jan 28, 2009 6:09 pm
... Assigning specific colors (e.g., the Hubble palette) to the narrowband channels helps the viewer identify the various elements present in the structure. As...
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Freddy
freddylq
Jan 28, 2009 7:38 pm
I think this is a great idea....it'll help me to find new locations here in southern Cali to explore and find others who might help me with astrophotography....
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Keith Myers
kemyers91384
Jan 29, 2009 12:26 am
... I'll second the endorsement of the Mountain Instruments MI-8P pier. Has to be one of the biggest "bang for the buck" choices for portable piers out there....
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ahwatukeejoe
Jan 29, 2009 1:06 am
Keith, Could you describe how you tacked the nut hardware in place? I'm afraid of losing odds and ends in the field. In fact, that's about the only quibble I...
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Kirk Carbo
kjcphoto2001
Jan 29, 2009 3:26 pm
I began imaging with a portable pier. The pier was very robust with an 8 inch steel tube and heavy cast legs at the bottom. I now use the Pinnacle...
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eja24601
Jan 29, 2009 8:07 pm
Hello all, I spent last Thanksgiving at New Mexico Skies with my wife. I haven't been the same since <G> To help me with my withdrawal symptoms, Tom Carrico...
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flyrcairplanes
Jan 30, 2009 4:51 am
I am looking at purchasing a Mewlon 250 for both visual and astrophotography to put on my AP1200. I like the longer focal length and want to move up from the...
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Desantis, Michael
rmdesantis
Jan 30, 2009 2:09 pm
I use an M250 on an AP900 with an ST8XME. The whole setup works very well. I do use the Mewlon Flattener/reducer, though, to get the focal ratio down to a bit...
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mcgill.colin
Jan 30, 2009 3:26 pm
Hi - let me introduce myself since this is my first post to this group. I joined this group about a month ago, having bought an HEQ5 mount over Christmas - I'm...
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flyrcairplanes
Jan 30, 2009 3:26 pm
thanks Mike I use ACP in an automated observatory. Do you autofocus and if so how? Robofocus? thanks jeff ... focal ... newastro/message/64503;_ylc=X3oDMTJya...
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rwodaski
Jan 30, 2009 5:22 pm
The numbers do not match my experience. I think that some fairly complex issues raise their head beyond there numbers. If guiding were completely accurate,...
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Rick Wiggins
meunage
Jan 30, 2009 6:33 pm
Hi guys, I am building a new computer to replace an old and dead one. I am using parts collected during recent sales and I have a Core2-DOu 2.4GHz Intel ...
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Warp
warpedcorp
Jan 30, 2009 9:58 pm
Drivers are still an issue with both XP and Vista. Check before you go that route. ... From: Rick Wiggins <rickwiggins@...> Subject: [ccd-newastro]...
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Skyloverz@...
skyloverz2002
Jan 31, 2009 12:07 am
I've been using Vista 64 bit with 8 gig of ram for over a year now with no problems. There are several software programs readily available, that will work ...
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Desantis, Michael
rmdesantis
Jan 31, 2009 1:46 pm
Jeff I have an Optec focuser (the smaller one). Optec has an adapter that mounts directly to the back of the OTA - with that, I can use CCDAP to run all my...
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Frank S Barnes III
startestor
Jan 31, 2009 2:08 pm
Hi Rick, I would recommend you go with Vista x64 either Business or Ultimate. Turn off UAC and leave it off, and put as much memory as your motherboard with...
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Mike Sidonio
strongmanmik...
Jan 31, 2009 3:30 pm
This region is indeed a marvel in our southern skies, the area can keep an imager busy for years! This bit is an interesting contrast of nebula types and is...
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Warp
warpedcorp
Jan 31, 2009 6:14 pm
A few comments: - I've yet to see a Vista machine - even those running 64 bit programs - that can outperform a well set up XP 32 machine. - XP Pro is a...
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rwodaski
Jan 31, 2009 6:19 pm
I work on a Mac. Photoshop on a Mac is great - the Mac is built to deal with large amounts of memory, and has been that way for a long time. So I can process...
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Rick Wiggins
meunage
Feb 1, 2009 2:03 am
Hi Guys, Many thanks to Ron, Warp, Bruce, and Frank for your suggestions. I have not decided yet, but you did give me food for thought. Currently, all my...
