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Posts Made By: Jake Jacobson

September 16, 2003 07:26 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Off to Mt. Pinos

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Hi Floyd -

When did they repave? (I didn't go up last month...) It is about time they did that!

Sorry to miss you this coming weekend, I will be up the next weekend instead for the new moon.

Maybe I will catch you up there sometime - I have an RV also, and continue to go to Pinos all through the winter.

Have a good time up there!

-Jake

September 20, 2003 03:06 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

NGC 6992 Ha

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Beautiful image, Mark!


September 20, 2003 06:28 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

orion apo and lxd55 mount

Posted By Jake Jacobson
HI Dan -

I think that the small Orion APO would be a much better match for the LXD-55 mount than the actual LXD scopes would, and would be a very nice setup for visual use.

But I don't think you would be very happy with the mount for photographic purposes. Attempting to image with an LXD-55 mount is an excercise in frustration.

-Jake

September 21, 2003 09:06 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

ETX cleaning

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Nico -

Gently blow off the dust with a bulb-type blower. You can also *carefully* use a lens brush to lightly sweep away any remaining dust. If there is not a lot of dust, the best thing to do is just leave it - it should not affect the telescope's performance.

-Jake

September 25, 2003 09:38 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

M31 with a Webcam

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Hi YG -

That is an excellent shot of M31 for a webcam. Looks like you might have had a few tracking errors.

-Jake

October 10, 2003 03:37 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

2nd attempt at M27 - Be kind!

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Hi James -

You are correct about the slightly oval stars. This was a quickie polar alignment, which obviously was not good enough.

I am not sure what my arc-sec per pixel ratio is. I don't know the formula to figure that out. My system is an 8" f/5 (1000mm fl), and the SAC chip is 640x480 pixels. I am not sure how big the pixels are.

Thanks for your comments!

-Jake

October 16, 2003 12:00 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

What will replace this controller?

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Hi Dave -

That is a CG-5 controller. Also sold by Orion, Konus, Skywatcher, etc...

-Jake

October 16, 2003 11:40 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

New Product, New Problem, Easy Fix

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Hi Barry -

I think you are referring to the knobs made by Orion, not Meade, unless I am mistaken.

I received a set of the new knobs last week also, and was not favorably impressed with them. My knobs from focusknobs.com are much better made, as they are machined instead of cast like the Orion ones.

At any rate, thanks for the tip. Mine had the same problem you describe, but I was able to overcome it by carefully centering them, and then tightening the screw down well.

Clear skies,

Jake

October 21, 2003 06:17 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

M31 with a 10D and Epsilon160

Posted By Jake Jacobson
Rick -

That is a beautiful shot. You are really doing some excellent work with the 10D!

-Jake

October 31, 2003 04:47 PM Forum: Religion

Re: Bad news for GOP

Posted By Jake Jacobson
"And the fat cats are...who?"

Halliburton.

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