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Hello all readers of this group. I have started this group because I couldn't get information regarding Astrophotography on the Mac. I am new to...
Duane Deal
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Jul 30, 2004
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Here is a link to purchase a cable that would connect a Mac to your scope. You will also need a Keyspan adapter if you want to use USB ports. ...
Duane Deal
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Jul 31, 2004
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Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the macstronomy group: Which software program would you most like to update to support Macs? o...
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Aug 2, 2004
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When you get a chance, please introduce yourselves. You are the first MACSTRONOMY members! If you get a chance, please go to the Dababase link and let us know...
Duane Deal
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Aug 2, 2004
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I have joined this group as I have recently bought a Mac G4 400 Mhz computer. I have added an ADS Pyro A/V link for converting analog video from an old Canon...
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Aug 2, 2004
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Hi Ed, It sounds like you have a fun job. Have you used IRAF before? I checked out there web site and it looks like it runs on pretty much every flavor of unix...
Duane Deal
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Aug 2, 2004
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Hi again Ed, I uploaded the IRAF file you need to the files section of this group. I have loaded the app and can help you out when I get back to the computer...
Duane Deal
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Aug 2, 2004
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I recently found this bug in StarryNight. StarryNight Mac 4.5.2 with the PlusPak 2 (Galaxies) Symptom: Many objects will not show their distance to observer ...
Duane Deal
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Aug 3, 2004
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Hi Duane. Wishing you the best of luck with this group. I'm mostly a lurker on the various astro groups but I'll be happy to share whatever useful info I can. ...
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Aug 4, 2004
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Hi All Great to see a group on this topic - long overdue! We have a little astro website completely made using mac only - scanning everything - i have never...
belatrix
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Aug 4, 2004
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Nice web site! Looks like you have got some really dark skies also. I liked the picture of Baz all bundled up and the scope with the frost on it. A sign of a...
bob piatek
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Aug 4, 2004
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Thanks for lurking:) Your setup is similar to mine. I will be upgrading my laptop soon. I don't know how much I am really going to use my computer to control...
Duane Deal
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Aug 4, 2004
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Hi Kearn, Nice site. Great comet shots! Neat Q4 was my first attempt at AstroPhotography (shows you how new I am in this field). They are not as nice as...
Duane Deal
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... Digital cameras. I used a Canon Powershot S40 last year for the Mars opposition in September and lunar eclipse in November. So-so results, focusing with...
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Aug 4, 2004
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I like the Digital Rebel, although I haven't really taken many astro-photos= with it yet. I got a meade off axis guider recently which I haven't used yet at...
Duane Deal
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Aug 4, 2004
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If anybody would like their e-mail messages turned off, please let me know. You can still get the messages here in the on-line group. You can do this in your...
Duane Deal
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Aug 4, 2004
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Duane, That is a nice presentation on web-cam imaging. Where was that paper given? It is labeled as 'RAS' but I'm not familiar with that. Lot's of info on...
bob piatek
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Aug 5, 2004
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Thankyou Bob! Your right, we are very spoiled with dark skies, with lots of clear nights on average, here in the state of South Australia. But unfortunately we...
belatrix
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Aug 5, 2004
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Hi Duane, Thanks for the compliments! Dreamweaver 4 is a very nice website creation tool i must admit. But it has been a group effort involved in obtaining...
belatrix
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Aug 5, 2004
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Here's an web article about using an Apple iSight for webcam astrophotography: http://tinyurl.com/6entw Unfortunately the guy hasn't posted any further...
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Aug 5, 2004
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Here's an web article about using an Apple iSight for webcam astrophotography: http://tinyurl.com/6entw Unfortunately the guy hasn't posted any further...
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Aug 5, 2004
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I've got one of the iSight cameras and it's a great camera for video conferencing which is what it was designed for. However, I'm not impressed with the...
bob piatek
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Aug 5, 2004
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That was a link from www.macastronomy.com That's the first link in the Links menu on the left. If you have some favor= ite links, feel free to add them to...
Duane Deal
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Aug 5, 2004
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I hope you do get a G5! That should put an end to any sluggishness. My next Mac will be a laptop and I don't think I'm going to wait for the G5 to come out in...
Duane Deal
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Aug 5, 2004
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News so nice you said it twice! :) That is a great idea. I have an iSight and will have to try that out. Thanks for the info and I'll let you know what I...
Duane Deal
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Wow, there is a lot of info on that Toucam on line. And it shows it's only = $38 at amazon.com! Not a bad deal. I need to take a month off of work......
Duane Deal
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Aug 5, 2004
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Hi all, I'm new to the group & the Mac. I have a PB4 with I gig ram. I have a LX 90 and XT8 for telescopes. The PB has an Airport wireless card built in. My...
Bill Collins
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This question could mean two things. Do you want your wireless connection around your house or place of business= ? Do you want wireless in a remote vicinity...
Duane Deal
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Just learned about this freeware app from the TeleVue* group: http://tinyurl.com/52eyz Looks pretty cool. I already check the APOD site every day as part of my...
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Aug 6, 2004
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Thanks for the heads up. I check that site all the time (sometimes I forget and have to back track). Let me know if you ever see that Satellite screen saver...
Duane Deal
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