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Posts Made By: John Meiners

October 6, 2003 05:59 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

New Cannon (How Much $$??)

Posted By John Meiners

Does anyone know how much the new Cannon "Rebel" 35mm. is going for? Thank you, John M

October 11, 2003 05:01 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

ATWB "Picture of the day" Question ?

Posted By John Meiners

#221718 shows NGC 7000 Region.. My question ; I see the Nebulosity Clouds, but am curious about the Millions of back-ground Stars? Is there any way of determining average distance(space)between individuals stars?? Wow! Thanks , John M

October 24, 2003 04:29 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

6.3 F/R (visual) ??

Posted By John Meiners

Can the Celestron f/6.3 reducer-corrector (#94175) be used for visual observing... (can't get M-45 inside my field of view even with a lower power 40mm. EP.) * C8 scope.. thank you John M

November 17, 2003 05:58 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

WANTED !

Posted By John Meiners

Will pay top dollar... Looking for a medium range EP that can view through clouds!! John M. Astoria, OREGON"""""""""

November 17, 2003 06:07 AM Forum: Celestron

Barlow Question??

Posted By John Meiners

I enjoy tack sharp views with my Pan. 35mm. (have a C8) my question is; how will the image appear if I employ a TV Big 2x Barlow..? this will increase my Mag. from 58X to 116X. Has anyone tried this combo..? and could you tell me if this would be a worthwhile venture? thanks, & I hoping your skys are clearer than mine are, John M. Astoria, OR.

November 18, 2003 05:20 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Barlow Question??

Posted By John Meiners

Gentlemen, is it necessary to employ an interface when using a 2X Barlow with a 35mm. Pan. ( Tele Vue I hear recommends one ) appreciate any thoughts/experiences with these .. John M

November 19, 2003 12:39 AM Forum: TeleVue

Barlow Question???

Posted By John Meiners

Has anyone tried a 35mm Pan. with the "Big Barlow" ?? I was told one must add an interface to the combo? I have a C8.. any help will be appreciated.. John M

December 1, 2003 04:52 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Filter Questions??

Posted By John Meiners

I see when reading this forum that the Hydrogen Beta filter is highly recommended for faint Nebula, ie, Horsehead.(which in my case will never observe from *here)
The only filter I presently have in my case is a Celestron LPR # 94126A It works fine on M-42 & M-27, but they are larger and brighter..I have in mind locating M-1 Crab. *somewhere near Zeta. Will be looking for it at the 1st. window of opportunity (raining for the past several weeks)
*OREGON COAST. Also what Power x is best suited? I own a C8
have a 35mm. Pan with 2" Big barlow/interface, and a Lanthanum Superwide 17mm. among my better EPs. Any suggestion on potential targets would be appreciated, my "Go to system" is my left hand.. Thank you, John M

December 1, 2003 05:01 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Barlow Question??

Posted By John Meiners

When Barlowing my Pan 35mm. with Tele Vue's 2" BIG Barlow, I found I had to acquire the TV interface, my question is; I have heard that when joined together the system can be used like a *Powermate, is this correct? Have not had the chance to experiment yet, too wet """""" thank you John M

December 9, 2003 05:52 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Hubble /Symphony !

Posted By John Meiners

Put on the earphones and relax to this visual feast. John M
http://wires.news.com.au/special/mm/030811-hubble.htm