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Posts Made By: Alex McConahay

June 17, 2010 02:28 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

AM member refusing to reply after accepting money

Posted By Alex McConahay
Was this deal done as a result of an Astromart classified ad?

Or was it over on CN?

Alex

June 26, 2010 03:30 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

make an offer

Posted By Alex McConahay
Ecclesiastes 1:9-14 NIV) "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun."

Sonny and Cher: "And the Beat Goes on....."

Alex

June 27, 2010 05:36 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Forum Opt out

Posted By Alex McConahay
See the Account Menu link over in the column on the right (My Account Box).

Click on it, then click on Email box click on Forum/Threads I am monitoring.

See if changing that does not do the trick.

Alex

July 6, 2010 05:09 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

classified ad photos suddenly don't show up

Posted By Alex McConahay
Mine look Okay. Are you still having the problem?

Alex

July 30, 2010 04:21 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Wax bearings?

Posted By Alex McConahay
I know my imagination can run a bit wild at times, but I am imagining a dob with wax bearings sitting out in the desert sun. I figure my mirror cool down would no longer be my chief problem.

Alex

August 5, 2010 02:20 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

12" sct vs 10" dob

Posted By Alex McConahay
The key pieces of information for me was that you do not plan to transport, and you are in light pollution. This gives the larger SCT an edge.

Since you are in light pollution, your main targets will more likely be solar system and double splitting, and such. THe SCT will do you well.

Since you are not transporting, you do not have to worry much about the serious disadvantage the SCT has in that arena.

ALex

August 17, 2010 02:38 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Cases...Inexpensive (but good) options?

Posted By Alex McConahay
Check out the Rubbermaid storage containers at Wal Mart. THey offer good value when combined with a chunk of foam from your local Plastics store. Cut in the right places with an electric knife, they can save you a lot of money. (Still expensive, but not as much as the custom cut.

Alex

August 20, 2010 12:45 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

netbook vs laptop

Posted By Alex McConahay
My netbook works fine on capturing (Imaging SOurce DMK 42) and processing (through Registax) my planetary work.

Some software will not load on the laptop because of the screen size limitation, but if you plug an auxiliary monitor it won't be a problem loading. Having loaded the software (with the auxiliary monitor) you may or may not be able to use it. I can use whatever I need for planetary work on my Acer Netbook.

I can also use the Canon asquisition software on my netbook. I have loaded and used Maxim DL 5 on my laptop--but only to practice (read the manual and stuff), and do not know how it will work in an actual imaging session or processing session. I also have and use Photoshop CS 4 on it and it runs fine for me.

I find the Netbook quite adequate for my needs. The screen is smaller, and inconvenient, and the typing is more difficult.....

More sophisticated or experienced users may see lots more shortcomings, but I have not.

Alex


Alex

August 23, 2010 01:40 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Upgrade to CCD Camera or Stick with DSLR?

Posted By Alex McConahay
If you have run into the top end of the Canon 50 D, then upgrade. However, don't do it until you have gotten your rig working very well (tracking, focusing, processing, etc.). You can learn a lot with the DSLR, and get a lot out of the images. Eventually you will want to upgrade to a CCD, but the ones that represent an decent upgrade cost more than the $1600 you have. CCD's have a higher top end ultimately. But no need to rush in.

Alex

August 30, 2010 03:41 AM Forum: Star Parties

PATS Mt. Wilson Tour

Posted By Alex McConahay
Bump....

Just wanted to remind folks that the evening of observing on the sixty inch requires pre-registration, and you should be getting about that.

See http://www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org/PATS.htm

Alex

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