20mm Nagler T5Posted By Vincent Bert |
Anyone out there have a chance to use this new EP or perhaps even compare it to the old 20mm Nagler?
Posts Made By: Vincent Bert
October 3, 2003 10:26 PM
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Equipment Talk
November 18, 2003 01:29 AM
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Equipment Talk
Orion Atlas mountPosted By Vincent Bert |
Has anyone out there used the Orion Atlas mount? The solid appearance and price has me intrigued. I would mount an FS 102 on it for visual use and webcam imaging. I have the LXD 55 now and I am very dissatisfied with the stability, not to mention the goto, but I dont really need or want goto for my purposes. When I touch the focus knobs at high mag (200X) it takes about six seconds for the image to settle down.......not very good for visual or webcam planetary focusing. I am looking for a ROCK SOLID tracking mount at a decent price, thanks, Vince
November 20, 2003 10:31 PM
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Solar System Observing
Solar active regionsPosted By Vincent Bert |
Just had a chance to use my new H-Alpha set up and there is plenty of activity on the Solar disk at the present. Active regions that produced the big flares are once again coming into view showing much detail. In addition there were several large and bright prominences on the receding limb. Once I figure out a good way to sketch the sun in H-Alpha I will post the observations. I could use some tips from anyone experienced sketching in H-Alpha as there is SO much detail that I dont know where to begin.
November 22, 2003 10:01 PM
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Solar System Observing
Solar Active Regions in H AlphaPosted By Vincent Bert |
Nikon Coolpix 885 hand held, Coronado SM 60. I think these are the groups 486 and 488 that came around the limb last week.
November 23, 2003 08:47 PM
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Solar System Observing
Sun 11/23/03 2000ZPosted By Vincent Bert |
November 24, 2003 02:37 PM
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CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Re: My Ultra Sophisticated Imaging Set-Up!!Posted By Vincent Bert |
Just goes to show, you dont need to spend mega bucks to get great planetary images. I am just getting into webcam imaging myself and am looking for a laptop. Do the older models have trouble digesting 10 frames per second or does it just depend on the hard drive speed? Is USB 1.0 fine for webcam imaging? Thanks.
November 25, 2003 04:22 AM
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Equipment Talk
Astro Sky eliminator tripodPosted By Vincent Bert |
Has anyone out there have experience with the Astro Sky eliminator tripod. I was curious about the dampening time with something akin to the Vixen GP mount and a 15 pound OTA. Thanks in advance, Vince
January 8, 2004 10:01 PM
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Eyepieces
Coronado CEMAXPosted By Vincent Bert |
Has anyone out there had the chance to compare the CEMAX to a good plossl, RKE or ortho for H Alpha observing? I'm tempted to get a couple of CEMAX's if there really is a noticeable improvement in HA observing, but right now I'm kinda skeptical that it may be more of a marketing gimmick than anyting else. Thanks in advance.
January 14, 2004 05:43 PM
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Takahashi
Cleaning the front of objectivePosted By Vincent Bert |
From repeated dewing, the outside of the objective on my FS-102 is in dire need of cleaning as the salty air leves a fog on the lens even after I let it dry. What would be the best method for cleaning without damaging the coatings? Would lens cleaner and lens tissue be the best option, or a very weak mixture of Dawn and distilled water and lightly brushing it off with surgical cotton be better? Thanks.
January 30, 2004 01:43 PM
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Off Topic Discussions
A Modest Proposal (cont. from Equipment)Posted By Vincent Bert |
Actually Charles, I was defending you. I dont care if you make money or not on the sale. All I know is that you have the right to sell things however you see fit. Some were questioning your motives for parting out the scope, my point was, so what? If I could recoup more of my investment or even make some money by selling something parted out I would surely do it!! My point was that it doesnt matter what your motives are, its your stuff and you can do whatever you want with it. Sorry if i was misunderstood or caused offence.
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