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I think Rock has already done No. 2 ... a...
Fred Waucaush
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Nov 2, 2004
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Hi, I just uploaded 36 objects from the constellation Perseus. They are located on www.oaog.ca under Astrophotography, under `Denis Legault' (page 2) and...
Denis Legault
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Nov 3, 2004
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... with ... Well, I found the images. While the images do show elongation or lobes, they do not show five separate galaxies. This is what I've also seen in...
Lonnie Puterbaugh
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Nov 8, 2004
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... with ... If this is true, to my knowledge it will be the first time that Einstein's Cross has ever been recorded with a video camera. I would really like...
Lonnie Puterbaugh
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Nov 8, 2004
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Roland Christen succeeded in separating 4 (not 5) components with only a 10" and a ST10XE. We have to wait for a similar video camera image. I think I will ask...
watecger
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Nov 8, 2004
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Lonnie and Richard, I will be using my 16" instead of my 12" SCT which I just sold a few minutes ago. I believe high F ratio and long exposure are needed. The...
Rock Mallin
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Nov 8, 2004
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... camera ... I agree, but Roland also used 10 hours of exposure at f22. We can't equal that easily. It's much easier for us to go with a much larger scope,...
Lonnie Puterbaugh
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Nov 9, 2004
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Hi all, Some people have asked me what the capabilities of the Mallin*Cam Pro are, with all the accusations that it's merely a rebadged Mintron. Well, here's...
Michael F. Vasseur
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Nov 9, 2004
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Hi, I was out in my backyard in suburban Toronto last night hoping to see the northern lights again (the ones on Sunday night were spectacular) but no luck. I...
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Nov 9, 2004
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Wingko, Excellent images! Your telescope has shown amazing resolution and very sharp optics! I know I ask you before but what kind of frame grabber do you...
Rock Mallin
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Nov 9, 2004
1:12 pm
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Thanks, Rock. I will modify the camera settings as per your suggestions next time. I am a newbie and has yet to learn image processing. Right now I just...
wingkoyung
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Nov 9, 2004
3:41 pm
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Wingko, Your images are indeed very nice. I simply try to help anyone with suggestions to further improve any images. Did you buy a extension tube to achieve...
Rock Mallin
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Nov 9, 2004
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- Yes, I did use a 3" extension tube from Televue to reach focus without the diagonal on the NP101. ( I could not reach focus with the diagonal on, the light...
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Nov 9, 2004
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-Hi, Rock, I forgot to tell you that I used a WinFast TV2000 XP Expert Edition digital video grabber that I got from Eskynet in Markham (Eskynet.com) for...
wingkoyung
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Nov 10, 2004
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Hi, I just uploaded 8 new images in the Photos section. Look for folder 'Denis Legault' and subfolder 'Oct Nov 2004'. They contain the Crab nebula, Orion...
Denis Legault
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Nov 10, 2004
11:31 pm
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-Wow! Those are nice images, Denis. Were they taken with the MallinCam Pro and an 8" SCT? What was the final f ratio? Thank you Wingko Yung -- In...
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Nov 11, 2004
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Hi, They were take with the MallinCam PRO and 10" SCT LX200 at f/3.3. Also the location for all my images are from the roof of my house in Orleans Ontario...
Denis Legault
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Nov 11, 2004
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565
Thanks, Denis. I am expecting delivery of a C8 which I hope will allow me to see deeper from my backyard with the MallinCam Pro. I am currently using a 4"...
wingkoyung
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Nov 11, 2004
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Wingo, Are you getting a focal reducer with the C8? That's critical when using the PRO on an f/10 scope. The f/3.3 unit sold my Meade works quite well with a...
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Nov 11, 2004
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Wingko, You will need a F 3.3 focal reducer for the C8. If deep sky object are your main interest, its a must to have a F/3.3 focal reducer. A SCT has such a...
Rock Mallin
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Nov 11, 2004
6:32 pm
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Wingko, Jack is right. The best part is, on any SCT with a focal reducer, the F ratio can be varied. If you pull the camera out to the edge of the holder, the...
Rock Mallin
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Nov 11, 2004
6:36 pm
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Dear Rock, How does the MallincamPro react to skyglow? I know you live downtown Ottawa. So I suppose you have to deal with skyglow as well. Here in Arnhem in...
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Nov 11, 2004
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570
Hello Rock, In which way(s) is your variable focal reducer limited? Is it really true that with your focal reducer there is no (extra) in focus travel...
watecger
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Nov 11, 2004
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-Hi, Rock and Jack, Thanks for the advice on the focal reducer. I will get one. Wingko Yung- ... reducer, the F ... you ... it ... when using the PRO on an...
wingkoyung
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Nov 11, 2004
8:35 pm
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Richard, In the case of my 17.5", I can achieve focus with both the PRO and the II Color without cutting the tubes. However, I need a slight amount of...
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Nov 11, 2004
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Hi Richard, and Henk Any focal reducer that fits inside a 1.25" adapter and is to be used on a SCT will be limited. But on a Newtonian or a refractor, our...
Rock Mallin
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Nov 11, 2004
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Hi, I just uploaded 55 objects from the constellations Aries and Cetus. They are located on www.oaog.ca under Astrophotography, under `Denis Legault' (page 2)...
Denis Legault
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Nov 12, 2004
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575
Hi Jack, I would like to talk to you about a few things. Could you give me a call at 800-861-9004? Paul Maag...
Paul Maag
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Nov 12, 2004
4:52 pm
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Greetings, Denis Legault image of NGC 157 is posted on the main home page of this group. Congratulation Denis on acquiring such a fine image! Rock M....
Rock Mallin
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Nov 14, 2004
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Greetings, I've just uploaded a new high resolution image of NGC 6905 taken last Sept 26 2004 using my late LX 200 12" SCT Classic. I used the MallinCam II...
Rock Mallin
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