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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

December 11, 2004 07:13 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

First Light with ATK-2HS/FS60C

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Great shot Fabrizio!
Specially considering your conditions... you got a lot of fine detail.
Keep it up!


Molte Grazie!


Ivan
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So parlare un po l'italiano. Il mio padre e da Torino, nel Piemonte.

December 11, 2004 07:17 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Pitatus

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Simply put.... [COLOR="Red"]AMAZING![/COLOR]


Thanks for sharing with us, mere mortals! wink


Ivan
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December 14, 2004 12:32 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

To all DSO imagers, question... ;)

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Guys, seems as some of you might have understood my questions as if I WAS the one thinking all this (specially the "piece of cake" section)... and I'M NOT... (I'm pretty much asking for others to see, and for me to keep as useful info) wink

I DO KNOW what it takes, and believe me, I'm not one to drop the ball when it comes to challenges..., but I've seen lots of posts here & in some other forums in which members believe that they should be getting drop dead gorgeous shots within the first week of CCD imaging... or the product is just garbage! (without the required experience/equipment mind you...)

I know that marketing strategies from certain manufacturers could be blamed for some of this, as they portray some products as some magical piece of equipment, plug it and you'll be shooting like a Pro in no time at all... (to me, marketing is somewhat like politics... you just can't believe it all!)

I certainly DO APPRECIATE all of you and your hard work behind the awesome images you post here on a daily basis.
I DO KNOW how much work you put behind each shot... and what kind of equipment goes behind it, and also what to expect from such combination.
After all, unless you keep your expectation according to your experience/equipment, you are setting yourself up for quite a frustrating ride...


Thank you all, very much, for you input.



Ivan
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P.S.
Keep those GREAT DSO shots coming!

December 14, 2004 12:51 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

First CCD shot: a little depressing.

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Gianluca, you have a very nice FIRST, and many people would be jealous of your first shot alone...

Don't be disappointed if your shots don't look like you want them to, remember that DSOs are VERY HARD to image, and most people here have great experience, with many years of practice... and they are still learning... so don't worry, enjoy the ride! wink


Keep it up!


Ivan
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December 14, 2004 12:55 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Fetus Nebula NGC 7008

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

I LIKE IT!
Very natural soft colors & detail...


Thank you Jim!


Ivan
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December 14, 2004 12:57 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Plato 12-03-04

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Allright Wes, you better confess, what department of NASA have you hacked your way into? LOL!

If you keep this up, we might request from you a MOON ATLAS pretty soon!

Great shots! Keep'em coming!


Ivan
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December 14, 2004 02:36 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Scope deal is a done deal!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Most Excellent!
Congratulations Floyd, I'm sure you'll love it!
Please make sure you give us a First Light Report! wink


Clear skies!


Ivan
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December 14, 2004 12:19 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Herbig-Haro 222 - The Waterfall

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

EXCELLENT!
Beautiful shot Jose, and specially considering the conditions of this object...

Thank you for the hard work, and for sharing with us.



Ivan
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December 14, 2004 09:10 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Saturn on the 12th

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Nicely done Russell, focus seems to be dead on, nice & crisp image...
Thank you for sharing!


Ivan
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December 15, 2004 02:33 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

It's been cloudy and I'm bored sooo...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Great shot Larry!
Thanks!

Ivan
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