Coronado's Ca-K scope??Posted By Mike Dedon |
Maybe this should be on the CCD forum, but what's the thought on this little goody?
Posts Made By: Mike Dedon
January 25, 2005 01:46 AM
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Equipment Talk
January 25, 2005 07:39 PM
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Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters
Anyone with images of Mon or TuesPosted By Mike Dedon |
Anyone got images of the looping prominence from Monday or the "funky" backwards "E" from Tuesday. I forget the orientation of the PST but I think the loop was NNE and the "E" was SSE.
I know this is a low in the solar cycle but without sunspots this is quite active the past few days. (Or maybe I'm a newbie with a PST, could be!!!)
I know this is a low in the solar cycle but without sunspots this is quite active the past few days. (Or maybe I'm a newbie with a PST, could be!!!)
January 27, 2005 08:41 PM
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Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters
Double Stack FraternityPosted By Mike Dedon |
I joined the double stack fraternity with my PST today. Wow!!!
I use a Meade 4000 15mm as a primary EP. There is a narrowing of the EP field vertically. Not blotted out just darker from about 1/3 from each edge. Normal? Options?
How do the tuners fit/match between the PST and SM40? I think Coronado says the PST tuner is primary, (last one in the sequence) and that seems to be what I see.
I have the BF10 filter. Will a BF5 match better with my PST or little difference if any?
Thanks, (Did you see all of the stuff today. I never did. I feel like a teenager on a first date.)
I use a Meade 4000 15mm as a primary EP. There is a narrowing of the EP field vertically. Not blotted out just darker from about 1/3 from each edge. Normal? Options?
How do the tuners fit/match between the PST and SM40? I think Coronado says the PST tuner is primary, (last one in the sequence) and that seems to be what I see.
I have the BF10 filter. Will a BF5 match better with my PST or little difference if any?
Thanks, (Did you see all of the stuff today. I never did. I feel like a teenager on a first date.)
February 23, 2005 07:28 PM
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Pet Pics
Don't you hate it....Posted By Mike Dedon |
When your face freezes and someone takes a picture of it, AND THEN PUTS IT ON THE INTERNET!! (3" predicted again for tonight, woof!).
February 23, 2005 07:35 PM
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Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters
Sun on 2-23Posted By Mike Dedon |
I know I'm behind on the latest solar events but I just got a short window between clouds today and that major filament and the numerous prominences almost made up for the last week of clouds. Wonderful viewing (PST with SM40 stack). Love it!!!
March 25, 2005 10:14 PM
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Reflectors
Wow, A lot of Orion 80EDs for salePosted By Mike Dedon |
Is the 100ED eclipsing it or is the "latest/best" value wearing off just a year later. Any thoughts?
P.S. I have never seen a bad review of this scope. Might consider getting one if everyone else if cleaning house.
P.S. I have never seen a bad review of this scope. Might consider getting one if everyone else if cleaning house.
May 19, 2005 11:13 PM
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Birding Optics and Photos
Nikon D70 or D100 purchasePosted By Mike Dedon |
I searched and did not find a good suggestion. I'm looking for a DSLR primarily for bird and wildlife. (I guess it's called imaging now). Nikon is my first choice but the Canons look good too. I also want to use it to supplement my dedicated CCD astro gear.
The Nikon D100 and D70 look good to me as well as the Canon EOS. Any quick opinions on these.
I know this is a very subjective question and I'm leaning toward the Nikon D100. Nikon maintains "most" of the AF series lenses are compatible and there are a large number of used lenses in the market. Telephoto and medium range are most important.
Anyone wanting to offer opinions are welcome.
The Nikon D100 and D70 look good to me as well as the Canon EOS. Any quick opinions on these.
I know this is a very subjective question and I'm leaning toward the Nikon D100. Nikon maintains "most" of the AF series lenses are compatible and there are a large number of used lenses in the market. Telephoto and medium range are most important.
Anyone wanting to offer opinions are welcome.
May 28, 2005 06:58 PM
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Birding Optics and Photos
New Nikon D70Posted By Mike Dedon |
Got my D70 on Thursday. What a way to go. Just been using it a a snapshot camera so far and mostly done by my wife. (I got 3 shutter releases the first day). We have a plethora(?),(a whole bunch) of gold finches on our feeders this year. Will post pictures as I learn the camera.
Thanks for your guidance on DSLRs. Mike...
Thanks for your guidance on DSLRs. Mike...
June 22, 2005 09:34 PM
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Birding Optics and Photos
First D70s Image, Please be kindPosted By Mike Dedon |
Here's my first uploaded image with my "1st" DSLR, the Nikon D70s. Not really in focus, not framed correctly, but mom let me get really close. Junior fled the scene a few seconds later and I got the impression that mom was not disappointed (leave the nest and good riddance).
Nikon D70s, f4.5, 125 Nikor 70-300@~200
Nikon D70s, f4.5, 125 Nikor 70-300@~200
June 27, 2005 09:52 PM
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Pet Pics
Who are you and why are you in my chair?Posted By Mike Dedon |
Sorry but this guy was so cute at this age.
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