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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

August 4, 2005 04:41 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Atten: 8 inch SCT owners....

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Ron, I used to own a C8, and yes, I was able to see the same detail that you show in this image...
Of course that location/seeing play a big role too...


Clear skies! 8)

August 9, 2005 11:54 PM Forum: A Day in the Life of the Administrator

is it just my nose or does it really smell fishy?

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

I guess we have some scammers that love using the UK as their home address... (as we have seen before)

AD# 369126, which reflects, as indicated previously, a sold item on that E-Place we all know & love... 8)

Thanks for your attention, oh Master... wink

August 12, 2005 04:49 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

My new toy!!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

PAUL! you really went "all out" this time huh?
Great looking instrument... can't wait to hear from your First Light Report, and of course, see some PICS! wink


Congrats, enjoy! 8)

August 12, 2005 04:52 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

My kids 8 & 10 years old

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Great pics Rick, thanks for sharing! wink

August 14, 2005 04:06 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Comfort for your posterior?

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Nicely done Floyd! 8)
I'm sure someone's "READ-END" will be thanking you for this... wink

August 15, 2005 06:03 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Beauty and the beast

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Congrats Paul, beautiful scope! 8)

August 15, 2005 06:08 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Ok....here is me and my scopes. :)

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

NICE!
Congrats Paul! ENJOY! 8)

August 26, 2005 11:12 PM Forum: Wildlife Photography

102 DEGREES: I'M CALLING IN SICK

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Awesome shot.... self explanatory! wink

August 28, 2005 01:57 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

My first star party was a disaster

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Paul, let me say that you are not alone... but do not let this experience discourage you.

I had a similar experience at a local Astronomy Group, and that's why I do not belong to any... There was no connection between people, unless they knew each other. Anybody new was simply treated as a NO GOOD ENOUGH kind of person...

But at Star Party per se, I've had great experiences at the Winter Star parties down here in South Florida... so don't give up.



Clear skies to you! 8)



September 11, 2005 11:36 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

First light, finally!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Congrats Floyd! ENJOY IT! 8)