Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

January 31, 2005 04:59 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

And another M42

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Nice shot Larry!
Actually, I consider M42 a TOUGH object to image, not because of it being dim, but because of all the different areas with so different levels of detail & brightness... it takes quite a bit of work being able to display it in it's full glory...

Thank you for sharing with us,

January 31, 2005 05:02 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Theopilis and Cryllus

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Great shot John!
Wonderful detail shown...

Thank you for sharing! wink

January 31, 2005 05:17 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Time Travel

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Heck, I don't need to go that far back at all, I just need to go back to this past Saturday, so I can play the LOTTO numbers, and come back rich... than I could afford all this Astronomy stuff without having to work so hard for it! 8) LOL!

January 31, 2005 11:14 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

West of the cone

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Wonderful detail!
Love those pinpoint stars! wink

Thanks for sharing Cal!

January 31, 2005 11:15 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

California Nebula

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Amazing, simply amazing! 8)
Excellent detail on the nebulosity...

Thanks!

February 1, 2005 12:12 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

How to use Meade DSI on LX200GPS with focal reducer?

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Frank, I've tried this already...

I had the Focal Reducer right on the SCT rear-cell, then I had the WO Crayford Focuser (William Optics), and then the DSI (NO diagonal used for imaging...) and I was able to focus just fine. (You can replace my crayford focuser with the Microfocuser, everything should be fine)

Clear skies!

February 1, 2005 12:14 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky