Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

January 15, 2006 02:26 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Saggitarius from Nepal

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Wonderful!
Nepal? I've always wondered about remote places like that one...
Tell us a bit more about your trip Vince..., really interested. 8)

Thanks for sharing!

January 17, 2006 02:21 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Robert, M42 is fine with the OIII filter...

The OIII filter is a bit "narrower" than the Ultrablock, and that's why you'll see less STAR light, but you'll see more NEBULAE, which is WHY you get these filters in the first place... wink

You're 11 year old seems to be quite a smart girl! 8)

Clear skies!

January 17, 2006 02:46 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

An electric M82

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Vince, colors might not be dead on, but it is surely a wonderful shot! 8)

January 18, 2006 02:18 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Scratch on binoviewer prism

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Dave, you mentioned that this is a NEW Binoviewer? If this is the case, WHY settle for a damaged unit?
Return it and get it exchanged... 8)

Clear skies!

January 18, 2006 08:03 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

take moon/planets with Dob and webcam

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Doug, yes, it can definitely be done, as the webcam takes several frames per second, so it does not matter much if you have tracking or not... wink

(just look at the posts from Wes Higgins to get an idea of HOW GOOD it can get... 8) )

As far as stacking goes, get Registax3 (free), which is pretty much the standard for stacking around here... wink

Looking forward to your planetary shots! 8)

January 19, 2006 11:31 AM Forum: Equipment Talk