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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

February 5, 2008 09:46 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

WSP2008 - Fresh from the Oven...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Well, it started yesterday, and I can tell you it is as good as it gets. Tropical temperatures, sea breeze, sunny, awesome equipment, lots of people & great views. What more can you ask for?

I still have 5 more days to go, and I know everybody will go home with a big smile on their faces, once this is done...

Here are some pics for you... hope you'll enjoy them. More to come... 8)


Pic#1, yours truly... wink



February 10, 2008 02:16 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Back from the WSP... SHOTS POSTED

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Hello my friends!
I can see that we've been busy, and I certainly appreciate every contribution you guys make to this Forum. 8)
I'm posting a sampler of the shots I took while down at the Winter Star Party, in the Florida Keys...

Please keep in mind that these have been taken with a $400 CCD camera (Orion Starshoot I), so keep expectations accordingly... wink 8)

Clear skies to all!



P.S.
Can you name them all? 8)

February 13, 2008 02:21 AM Forum: Wildlife Photography

Some shots from the Winter Star Party

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
A beautiful & dangerous Portuguese Man O'War (first time I see one in person) 8)


February 13, 2008 02:29 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

A couple of shots from the Winter Star Party

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
A beautiful flower besides the road...

February 13, 2008 02:34 AM Forum: Landscape Photography

Landscape shots from the Winter Star Party

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
#1

February 13, 2008 11:23 AM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Me & the portable Imaging setup...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
A friend just sent me this picture... 8)

February 21, 2008 05:42 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

My first Lunar Eclipse...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Even though there have been many other eclipses, I've NEVER been able to image/see one. (for some odd reason, it has always been cloudy when one was happening)

Well, tonight was NO DIFFERENT... CLOUDY! But the main difference was that today I was determined to catch it, and for 3 hours straight I shot this thing through small "sucker holes" that would show up here & there...

Needless to say, I was excited... what an awesome Eclipse this was...
Here is a composition I just cooked in Photoshop... hope you'll like it!


Clear skies to all! 8)


February 22, 2008 07:41 PM Forum: DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend

RUSH 30th anniversary DVD

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
By far my favorite Rock group... 8)

I've seen them live 8-9 times, and they amaze me every single time. These 3 guys can surely put up a show, and their music is simply fantastic...

If you pick up this DVD you'll also be listening to them playing some THE WHO songs, which seem to be one of their favorite and most influential group...

February 26, 2008 01:24 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Peruvian Newspaper uses my Eclipse's pics...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Just wanted to share this with you... 8)

I sent my images to my country's main newspaper (Peru - El Comercio), and they got interested in posting them in a special supplement for today's paper.
Needless to say, I was truly excited! wink

Here is a snapshot of that page...

Clear skies to all! 8)

March 14, 2008 10:16 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Vixen Flip Mirror IN-FOCUS "problem"

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Hello all! 8)

I just got one of these Vixen Flip Mirror diagonals, thinking about being able to use my eyepieces and my CCD camera, so that I can make sure of object framing and such.

When I use it on my WO 80mm ED refractor, I cannot get enough IN-FOCUS for the CCD camera, and would like to know if there is a way to either get a shorter end for the diagonal (supposedly it is a 42mm T-ring threaded tube), or an adapter, or get this darn thing cut down! 8)

And no, I won't cut the refractor tube! 8)

Here is a pic of the end that I would like at least cut down in half (or shorter)... wink


Thanks for your attention,


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