Astromart

July 11, 2006 03:14 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Flailing away at NGC7331

Nicely done Alec!
Practice makes perfection... and Processing is the hardest part of Imaging, for sure..., keep it up! 8)

July 12, 2006 12:48 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Amazing shuttle launch videos

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Thanks for the links Maurice, great videos! 8)

July 13, 2006 12:37 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Great images everyone!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Indeed!
Thanks to all that contribute, either with images, tips, processing, or simply encouraging people... that's what makes this Forum GREAT! 8)

Keep it up everyone! wink

July 13, 2006 10:30 PM Forum: N.A.S.A.

Indeed Floyd... I think we need more "DOWN TO EARTH" research, development and testing before we send another Man/Woman to The Moon or Mars...

Robotics have proven to be a cheaper alternative, and most certainly they do not suffer from our HUMAN limitations... (of course Humans are way more resourceful, but that's a whole other story...)

Also, in the case a mission turns out bad in Mid-Space, well, I much rather see us losing a robot than a Human being...

As a side question: does anybody know if we were to get slammed by a Major Solar Flare here on Earth, what would happen to anybody that is in orbit in the ISS for an extended period of time? is it properly shielded against such strong radiation shower?

Clear skies, mis amigos! 8)

July 14, 2006 09:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky