One of the guys in our astro club was playing around with Google maps and added a dark sky index over the top. This isn't all that advanced yet, but is still...
Equinox 6.5.1 is now available. This is a free update for all registered Equinox 6 users. 6.5.1 New Features: 1. Gemini speed menus. 2. Moon labels. 3. Find...
... Great piece of work. Maybe I won't move my zerbatory to the Loop in Chicago, after all ;-) I met a doctor -- orthopedic surgeon -- at NEAIC/NEAF who lives...
Hello, All, I got some new glass - a Takahashi Epsilon 180ED Fast Astrograph. This is a 500mm ƒ2.8 modified Newtonian (spherical primary with ED correcting...
Hi David, Have fun collimating ; ) Jeff ... Hi David, Have fun collimating ; ) Jeff On Aug 11, 2007, at 8:05 AM, David Illig wrote: Hello, All, I got some...
... I hear you. I've been told this fast 'scope is difficult to collimate. On the plus side: Texas Nautical inspects each one as it is received from Japan and...
... Yes, indeed! What remains to be seen is if it's too fast for a geezer like me. I'm in shock. I am in Western Pennsylvania where I attended my 45th (!) HS ...
David, Based upon that story I wouldn't worry. You're obviously thinking 'young' and that's what counts. Hell, I'll bet you felt like a 12 year old on Xmas...
Congratz Dave. That sounds like one fine scope! I can't wait to hear about what you do with it. Be patient, the firmament of His hands will reveal itself in...
... You are very kind to praise my miserable work. ... Bootcamp. I had been running Parallels using the Bootcamp installation, but I learned the hard way that...
Nicely done. Can't wait to see more. I am nearly to the point where I'll be setting up my G11. Is The Sky and CCDSoft on Winblows the best choice? I know you...
A film being made following a recent book (also high regards) called Seeing in the Dark by Timothy Ferris. This'll be available in HD and should be aired on...
... Thank you. We just cannot get a break in the cloudy weather. My seven-day forecast does not include even one clear night. ... TheSky6/CCDSoft are my...
Between your new scope and me trying to finish my observatory—I'd say we've doomed the continent with clouds for the foreseeable future. I don't know if you...
This showed up on YouTube. A new welcome screen for Leopard with an M42 backdrop. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG7sAwv5Sj8 Does it look legitimate to you?...
Hi All, Here's my attempt at making a movie of the eclipse (both are Quicktime): http://tinyurl.com/33hzmf It is from the beginning to totality. Taken from my...
Paul, Awesome movie! I did the same from Santa Barbara, though my shots were 20 minutes apart. I used an XTi, a battered old Meade 2130AT reflector and a...
Hi Eric, You also have a great movie! I noticed that the totality shot in your movie had less noise than mine did, so you definitely did better than me. Also...
I agree, those are both great. In fact, I'm jealous. Paul, sorry to hear about your truck. You are truly dedicated. If I went through all that with my vehicle,...
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