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Posts Made By: Dave Mitsky

May 4, 2008 09:10 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

305mm Mak-Cass at NEAF2008

Posted By Dave Mitsky
I posted a photo of the new Astro-Physics MCT at http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=590878&poll_id=&news_id=&page=

Dave Mitsky

May 7, 2008 02:20 AM Forum: SCI-FI

Hottest SF characters/actors?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Altaira was played by the great Anne Francis.

http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0013428/mediaindex

Dave Mitsky

May 8, 2008 04:00 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Whats Up with These Huge Refractors

Posted By Dave Mitsky
There was a 10-inch binocular refractor at Stellafane a number of years ago. I know two people who own 11-inch D & G achromats.

Dave Mitsky

May 15, 2008 02:44 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

?Best type of scope for planetary viewing?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
A 6" or 7" Maksutov-Cassegrain, an 8" long focus (f/8 or greater) optimized Newtonian, a premium Dob with a very high quality fast mirror (a Zambuto for example), or a 6" or larger long focus (f/15 or there abouts) achromatic refractor should each provide excellent planetary views. The MCT is probably the most cost effective choice and will present the least amount of hassle.

I'm not sure why you need go-to if you're primarily interested in the planets, however.

Dave Mitsky

June 3, 2008 05:42 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Pluto, 5/29/08

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Steve,

Did you try a higher magnification than the 55mm provided? Observing Pluto requires a bit of power and should be relatively easy to do with eleven inches of aperture.

Dave Mitsky

June 4, 2008 07:44 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Deep sky object lists besides Messier catalog?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
You may want to try the Saguaro Astronomy Club's list of 110 objects - http://www.saguaroastro.org/content/BEST-OF-DEEP-SKY-OBJECTS-NOT-IN-THE-NGC.htm

The TAAS 200 - http://www.taas.org/taas200/index.html - is aimed at intermediate observers who live in southern US latitudes.

Vic Menard's list of 400 objects is quite good.

http://homepage.mac.com/vicmenard/telescopes/TheList.pdf

Dave Mitsky

June 4, 2008 07:51 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Deep sky object lists besides Messier catalog?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
Here are lists of 1000 and 2000 DSOs respectively:

http://www.subdomainname.yurisnight.net/messier/xtra/similar/m1000.txt

http://www.1000plus.com/2000plus/

Dave Mitsky

June 5, 2008 02:00 PM Forum: Star Parties

Texas Star Party

Posted By Dave Mitsky
According to the reports that I've seen elsewhere, conditions are very good indeed at the TSP. However, it's been very hot there, with daytime temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. There have been some dust devils as well.

Dave Mitsky

June 9, 2008 12:41 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Deep sky object lists besides Messier catalog?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
You may also want to have a look at my DSO lists at the end of my monthly AstroCalendar:

http://dvaa.org/AData/AD2008_06.html

Dave Mitsky

June 12, 2008 08:42 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

How many have seen Pluto?

Posted By Dave Mitsky
I've observed Pluto a number of times through a variety of telescopes. I've tried several times to see it without success through my 101mm Tele Vue refractor.

Dave Mitsky

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