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Posts Made By: Floyd Blue

October 30, 2008 04:55 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

OK, I did what others suggested, M33

Posted By Floyd Blue
Several people have given me advice on the photo, to much magenta and needed stretching. So I redid the photo and this is the result. I think I agree with your suggestions, thanks!

Full size and resolution link, click on photo to see full res and refresh the screen if you looked at the earlier copy to clear the cache.
http://www.astrophotogallery.org/showphoto.php?photo=1684

October 30, 2008 08:46 PM Forum: After Dark

Hubble is alive!!!!

Posted By Floyd Blue
Well, it is now alive and sending images, yea! grin

October 31, 2008 06:04 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Opinions. the best 100mm APO for imaging?

Posted By Floyd Blue
Just curious what the opinions are on this. I would like to get a faster APO that is more adept at imaging than the TV-102, which makes a great visual scope.
I am interesting in what and why. If I am going to make a change, then I would like it to be the best option. grin

October 31, 2008 06:46 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

One last look please, M33

Posted By Floyd Blue
I have been looking at other images by other photographers and felt that I needed a bit more adjustment on the M33 image.
Last time, I just ask, do you like this one better? I find it to be better, but second guessing yourself is hard. grin

November 6, 2008 12:17 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Sold the TV102, now what scope do I buy?

Posted By Floyd Blue
First off, the NP101, I have two available for $2400 & $2500. Both are in excellent condition with Feathertouch focusers and accessories.
These are Petzval scopes, F/5.4 and flat field, wide field scopes that would be ideal for imaging.
Then there is the WO FLT98, a triplet f/6.3 and I have a TV .8 reducer that would work fine with it, giving me f/5.04, wide field, flat field imaging.
Then there is the Astro-Tech 8" RC, f/9 $3000, Feathertouch, narrow field, sub arc sec imaging.
So many choices and not a clue which to buy! :^( What would you buy?
Floyd

November 7, 2008 12:32 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Wow, a TMB 105 f/6.2 CNC is for sale!

Posted By Floyd Blue
What a nice scope, I have asked about it, but there is a guy ahead of me.
Floyd

November 7, 2008 11:44 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Ok, Decision, Decision!!!!

Posted By Floyd Blue
Well, whether I made the right decision or not I have elected to buy the NP101. There were a few considerations, each had their good and bad points, but in the end I decided on the Televue. It can be serviced here in the USA, has great support and the flat field is excellent for imaging.
Very tough to make up your mind with so many scopes for sale now. It seems to be a buyers market, which is good, but makes it hard too.
Thanks all for your input. grin

November 13, 2008 11:06 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Well, tomorrow the NP101 comes in!

Posted By Floyd Blue
Sold the MN66 and the TV102 and the NP101 comes in tomorrow, my birthday! grin
So, I am ready for 3 weeks of solid cloud cover. wink
But there is a lot of Moon right now, so that is OK. I need time to get the setup ready anyway.

November 16, 2008 06:24 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

My NP101, pictures of the scope

Posted By Floyd Blue
OK, here are two pictures of the scope on the Gibraltar mount.
This one is the whole mount, in full length. Note the Orion Accu-focus that I have installed for making focusing easier, especially when photographing. The scope has the Feathertouch Micro-focuser for manual focusing.
Also, the carry strap that I made to make it safer to hang the scope on the mount.
Finally, the BSA Red Dot Finder that I adapted to the scope. Nice finder, 35mm aperture with 11 brightness settings.

November 17, 2008 11:29 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Ok, it seems it is time for a scope to be supplied

Posted By Floyd Blue
Mikhail,
I suggest that you send a scope for testing to Herb so that it can be proved beyond doubt that you are actually producing a prototype. This would go a long way toward getting your production started as well as curbing thoughts about whether you are able to produce the products that you are displaying. smile

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