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Posts Made By: Alec Hitchman

June 29, 2007 01:27 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Which Camera?

Posted By Alec Hitchman
I would second the recommendation for an ST-7, but another good option would be a Starlight Xpress MX716, preferably with the USB 1.1 adapter.

Also, Orion has their new Deep Space Imager, which looks to be better than their old one, which was pretty good for a cheap camera.

Keith

July 12, 2007 05:35 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Anyone have experience with Omega Optical filters?

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Larry,

I have one of their cheapo narrowband nebula 2" filters; my Orion SCT Ultrablock is better.

I think that this filter might be a good inexpesive option for narrowband imaging, with the 6 nm bandpass, assuming the transmission is good.

I do like how they include the spectral response.

Keith

July 23, 2007 02:51 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M20, latest effort

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Floyd,

You're doing a good job of climbing this learning curve. I wish my first few images were as good as your's have been.

I hope you don't mind, I tried to fix the star elongation, but I think that I then goofed up the appearance of the nebula itself.

Regards,

Keith

August 16, 2007 02:38 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

NGC 7331 + friends

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Dietmar,

that is amazing! Did you composite with different image scale for the galaxy detail?

Keith

August 23, 2007 10:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

MaxIm DL?

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Floyd,

If you are looking for straight up camera control, look at Nebulosity.

It is easy to use, and cheap.

www dot stark-labs dot com

Keith

August 28, 2007 01:50 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First DSO M57

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Duane,

Very nice. Certainly much better than my first.

Keith

August 28, 2007 01:57 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

First shots with AO-7

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Here is the NGC891...........

September 9, 2007 06:28 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

A NIGHT AT LAST!! M45

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Very well done, great framing and artistic presentation as well.

Keith

September 9, 2007 09:38 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Veil with the venerable Orion ST120

Posted By Alec Hitchman
David Tasch said:

Captured and guided with AstroArt 4.0 Twelve 5 min subs for a total of 60 min HA. Two 5 min subs + seven 3 min subs for a total of 41 min of OIII. Synthetic green channel made from average of HA & OIII. Processed in Nebulosity and AstroArt. AP1200 mount and Atik16HR with Atik manual filter wheel. Mag 4.5-5.0 city skies.

Fun stuff!

dt

David,

I have one of those 102ST's (purchased off of Astromart for $150!); I have added a two speed Crayford, and it makes an excellent narrowband imaging platform. The glass is really good for a big, short f-ratio achromat. Great low power sweeping scope too.

Great picture.

Keith

January 23, 2008 01:03 AM Forum: Meade

Lawsuit Settlement

Posted By Alec Hitchman
Well,

Anyone think that since the settlement included the following: "Meade has agreed to pay a de minimus amount to the plaintiffs", perhaps RCOS/STAR will pass this windfall on to their customers in terms of whacking a couple of hundred bucks off of their 10-20K "non-advanced ritchey chretien" scope prices?

Me neither.

Keith

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