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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

October 3, 2006 06:47 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

I got slugged & slimed in the same night!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Jeff, please take the time and make you own cleaning solution for correctors, which used Distilled Water and 91%+ pure alcohol...
DO NOT USE WINDEX or you'll risk damaging the coatings of your corrector plate. (if you haven't already done so...)

Follow this link for the steps on how to make your own...

http://www.arksky.org/asoclean.htm



Clear skies, and optics! 8)

October 6, 2006 04:27 PM Forum: Mounts

What drive for Skyview Deluxe

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
I used to own one a while ago, and it was an AstroTrack motor drive what it used. Same as what they now recommend for their EQ-1 and EQ2 mounts. The SVD was considered an EQ-3 mount at that time...

I'm not sure if their actual Astrotrack drive will work on the SVD, it could, but it might be wise to call them up to find out for sure...
You could always put a WANTED ad for an SVD RA Drive (AstroTrack) on the classifieds and see, one might show up... 8)

October 7, 2006 03:10 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

My first M42 of the year

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Astounding shot Thomas! 8)
That combination camera/scope never ceases to amaze me... wink

October 9, 2006 12:43 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Pleiades - M45

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Beautiful work Jim! 8)
Did you use a focal reducer on your scope? I see you mention f/4.3 as your focal ratio...

October 9, 2006 12:51 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

meade issues

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Mike, your scope "should" ask for what kind of alignment you want, 1 star, 2 star, easy... after you make your choice it should do its GPS positioning routine (normally 4-5 stars for me, but it could take longer).
I normally choose 2 star alignment, and yes, the stars won't be centered this time (YOU are supposed to center them in your eyepiece) and press ENTER after each one.

Once done with this you should be able to find anything out there...


Are you in Alt-Az or Polar mode? might want to check for this, to make sure all is correct in the Setup area of the AutostarII controller.
Also check for Daytime saving, type of scope and all variables in the Autostar II controller, to make sure nothing has been set up wrong.



If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me a PM... (I have a 10" LX-200GPS) 8)


Clear skies! wink

October 9, 2006 01:00 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

My New scope!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Congrats on the new scope Floyd!
Enjoy it! 8)

October 9, 2006 01:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Cocoon - HaLRGB

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Beautiful shot Jim! 8)
Wonderful colors & detail!

October 10, 2006 12:10 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Cocoon - old data, new processing

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Astounding image Thomas! 8)

I just LOVE the wide field that your camera & scope combination produce... it is as sweet as it gets...

Beautiful colors & detail achieved..., and I love the effect of the dark dust lanes in the star rich field...


Thanks for sharing, and keep it up!

October 10, 2006 05:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Marius and Rima Marius

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Welcome back Jim! 8)

October 12, 2006 01:34 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Moon and Pleiades?

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Nice one Enrico! 8)

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