Hello All! Unfortunately I missed the live feed of the eclipse! Will have to watch the replay when I have time. Last night I added color to my previous H-Alpha...
Hey Steve, Great work on adding the color, but I have to agree the detail found in grayscale is a bit better. As you may have noticed, I have been mainly...
I believe the Galaxy you captured in the photo you took last night of M13, is NGC 6207. Apparent Magnitude: 11.6 Another source says Magnitude 17.64 Based on...
I made a wish the other day and it came true: I wished there was a version of Cartes du Ciel for Linux. Its not in the "download" section, but under 'source...
Hello All, I was able to acquire a second generation (there are three generations) hyperstar used for $450.00. I was promised reimbursement by somewhere....
RE: Hyperstar. Steve, not everyone has the ability to open fits images. If you're going to post images to the public Yahoo board, please post them in a ...
I Doubt we'll see either in the dome for a really loooong time. The 25" DOB is tied up in SCCC legal Dept. The Meade 16" is still sitting in my house awaiting...
Hey everyone, 1)Kurt, thanks for the info. I know we'll get something permanent up there someday. 2)Joe, Your statement of fact "The JMI folded Newts have a...
Hi Dave, You are forgetting a key element in the schmidt optical train. The front corrector tightens up the large star images. It makes up for the image...
Also, Many years ago in S & T this design of large flats being used to fold a parabolic wave form mirror was written up. The article showed a folded...
Attached, please find the latest issue of the Custer Comment, the monthly journal of Custer Institute. You are receiving the electronic edition in lieu of the...
... While I agree with your statement in scientific terms I also feel the Dome scope, whatever it is, is the ambassador/recruiter for Custer. It is one of the...
.. Any Scope under clear dark skies is a SUPER scope. I've always wanted to try an offaxis newt. I hear they're fantastic for planets. Clear Skies, Kurt...
I couldn't help but smile when reading this thread – it harkens me back to my youth when I actually had the time to fabricate a few telescope mirrors. Just...
Hey everyone "First: If a six figure sum is going to be spent on a telescope, I would recommend the purchase of a 16", 20" or 24" RC Optical Telescope. They do...
nice shot, David. Looks alot like mine. Steve ... From: hgicbarnett To: custerobservers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:27 AM Subject:...
One idea I haven't seen here yet is the off-axis folded anything that has a long f/ ratio so there is no obstruction. This type of scope on a GE mount puts...
This isn't an easy object to capture the inner filament structure but you've done well. The aperture really helps in this regards. I see some field curvature...
This image of M44 is realy nice! I love outer star glows to enhance the object itself to make it stand out. This one will look nice in color too. Mike...
Howdy all, I stopped by Custer yesterday morning on my way out to Greenport and I see they were removing the roof shingles. I was surprised to see how well the...
If money was no problem I'd sure go with an R/C too. It will suffice for imaging as well as visual. Let's not forget the cost for a good mount to go along with...
Thanks Mike, I am glad to know you enjoyed my work. You'll be happy to know I started up autoguiding again . Lets hope I keep up with its increased set up...
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