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Posts Made By: Scott Schneeweis

August 12, 2004 07:23 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Anybody have Andy Homeyer's new phone number?

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
Need to reach him to obtain a modification for one of his Cradles......have already tried to email him but not getting a response...old number 505-687-2667 appears to be disconnected...

R/Scott


Thanks!
Scott

October 11, 2004 08:20 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Hubble Space Telescope WFPC 1 Cassegrain Cameras

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
For those interested have recently aquired 4 of 8 Hubble Telescope's Widefield Planetary Camera (WFPC) assemblies as part of my Space Artifacts collection and posted images to my website..these assemblies are beleived to have been removed from the Hubble Space Telescope during the STS-61 servicing mission (WFPC 1 was subsequently replaced during that service mission with WFPC 2). Direct link to the page is:
http://www.spaceaholic.com/us_artifacts.htm
(listed just below the LM Panel)...
R/Scott

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Scott Schneeweis

URL: http://www.SPACEAHOLIC.com/

November 10, 2004 12:50 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Best Method for obtaining Correct Focus with a DSLR Camera?

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
I know this is a CCD forum however could not locate one dedicated to DSLR imaging so hopefully this is the correct location. I have a CANON 20D inbound (to cheap to pay for a proper CCD rig) and am looking for recomendations on how to achieve optimal focusing. Intend to hook the camera up via a low profile T-Ring adapter to standard 2" eyepiece interface (will be used in conjunction with a Van Slyke Slider II backended off a C-14 for night time imaging or configured with a Solar Spectrum Ha .3 angstrom filter during the daytime)......

Have looked at the STELLAR TECHNOLOGIES website and notice they offer a STILLETO designed to aid with the focusing process...has anybody had experience with this product...if so do you recommend purchasing or is there another, less expensive but equally effective alternative?

R/Scott Schneeweis

March 7, 2005 12:34 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Recomendations Requested - Live Feed Color Video

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
Interested in hearing from folks who have experience and recommendations for doing the Live Video thing..anticipating purchase of a quality COLOR webcam/astrocam for public viewing (on an LCD/TV screen)..would support output from my Ha (Solar) filter equipped large SCT/Classical Cass and also be used for night time support (Planets and hopefully DSO's).....

Thanks in advance for any comments!!

R/Scott

March 25, 2005 11:22 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: Best method of international shipping?

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
BAX Global...they are very competative (particularly on larger shipments) and seem to have a better rep with handling....

May 25, 2005 09:34 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Mass Production of High End Optics

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
Why cant computer controlled CNC type machines and/or tuned lasers be used to cut, ablate and figure very high quality optics? Wouldnt the repeatable precision of this type technology be more consistant, cheaper and faster then the some of the techniques used today (perhaps companies like Meade and Celestron are already employing?)

June 10, 2005 06:05 AM Forum: Home Observatories

Tree Stump for a Pier

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
I have a 2 foot thick Oak Tree I was considering cutting down to the requisite height and using as a fixed pier...any thoughts on stability/vibration issues that may render this option non-viable?Z 8)

January 7, 2006 04:07 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Trading an AP155 for an AP160..why?

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
I periodically notice individuals who are "trading up" their 155's EDF/EDFS for the new 160...is there that much of an appreciable performance gain (only a 5 mm increase in aperature!) that motivates people to move to the 160?


June 8, 2006 08:33 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Meade Max Mount - Any Deliveries Yet?

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
Am interested in hearing from anybody who has taken delivery of a Meade MAX MOUNT and their preliminary assessment of its performance..does it live up the "hype"?


December 11, 2007 03:49 PM Forum: N.A.S.A.

Collecting NASA Space Artifacts and Memorabilia

Posted By Scott Schneeweis
Am curious how many others on this board who collect NASA Space items but remain "in the closet". In my case, I focus on finding, documenting spacecraft components from the US Space Program (launch vehicle propulsion (rocket engines) , spacecraft systems used by the crew during flight or to support habitabilty/survival in space, Robotic spacecraft systems, experiments ect). However there other aspects to collecting "SPACE" to include autographs on (you name the item), flown momento's like flags, pins, coins; philatelic items ect, lucite encapsulated parts/pieces, books, models ect. If you do collect, how do you store/display these items; and how do you use them to support advocacy for US Space initiatives like Project Constellation? And as we close the 50th anniversary of the Proj Mercury, Gemini and Apollo, what, if any role do you see your collection playing to commemorate these truly historic milestones in human history?






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