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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

May 5, 2006 07:03 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Re: Today's History Lesson

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

LOL! Got me too! 8O 8)

May 12, 2006 03:05 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Re: What are your 3 most used eyepieces?

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Well, my 3 MOST used eyepieces are:

UO MK-70 40mm
Meade 4000 14mm UWA
Nagler 9mm

May 20, 2006 08:09 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

FLOWER Collage

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Here's a lil' collage of flowers I have in the vicinity of my house...
Hope you'll enjoy.


Clear skies to all! 8)

May 20, 2006 08:17 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

Well, not really LANDSCAPE but...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Could not find another area where to post this one...
Took it about 2 weeks ago, while passing over a relative's house. They were having an AIR SHOW...

Recognize WHO they are? wink



May 26, 2006 05:45 PM Forum: Home Observatories

Re: Door mat

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Nice one!
Definitely goes with the ASTRO Theme... 8)

June 8, 2006 09:29 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

What are you doing to save on GAS?

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Well, in my case, since I have a 35mi ride to work (one way), I ended up buying a small TOYOTA Yaris S Sedan, which gives me between 35-40mpg... (instead of the Ford Expedition, which is now our Weekend family vehicle...)

My wife had a car accident (not her fault, and thank God she came out OK) and they totaled our second vehicle... so we had to get a replacement...

I'm amazed at how comfortable and fun it is to drive such a small/cute & great gas saving vehicle.... (Saving about $200+ per month!)


June 18, 2006 01:43 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

I wish all the Daddy-O's in here a great Father's Day! 8)
Have a wonderful one guys! wink

June 23, 2006 11:44 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Re: Happy camper with Orion Starblast

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Congrats Greg! 8)
I've only heard good things about those scopes, so it is not surprising to hear this from you too... wink

Nothing beats being outside, enjoying the skies with your kids beside you... wink



Clear skies!

June 24, 2006 01:23 AM Forum: Ask rating questions here

Re: THANKS HERB and ASTROMART!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Jake, I'm really glad your problem was taken care of... only HERB could fix it... 8)


Clear skies to all!

June 24, 2006 12:17 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Third light with Orion Starshoot... M57

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Well, this is the third time that I've been able to be outside with my
scope and the camera since I got it, due to bad weather conditions and
REAL-LIFE issues...

Needless to say, I'm feeling much better now, after I processed my M57
shot, and waiting to process my C15 shot... which I should be posting
later...

This is a stack of 20 30sec shots, taken in Alt-Az, with little post-processing in Photoshop

Comments/criticisms welcome...

All these shots are taken from my VERY light polluted area, in which we
get Mag 3.5 skies at best, at the zenith.


Clear skies to all!


Ivan