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Posts Made By: Edward Wiley

October 15, 2009 07:27 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Laptop computer and camera tripod

Posted By Edward Wiley
I am thinking of making a platform to mount my laptop on my sturdy camera tripod. Motivation is to have something I can put close to my G8 to keep away from tripping on camera cables coupled with something I can move from one side to the other as I move the scope. Anyone tired this?

Ed

November 28, 2009 08:03 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Newbie first mooshot - advice welcome

Posted By Edward Wiley
I have just started moon imaging with my recently acquired C-8 and ToUCam Pro . Experienced imagers - suggestions and advice are welcome.

Clavius. Prime (F/10). Stack of best 150/600. Processed in Registax, moderate use of wavelets and masking. Seeing was so-so. Concerns are primarily collimation and focus. I think I am close, but could use some work.

Thanks! Ed
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December 4, 2009 03:26 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

First try at F28

Posted By Edward Wiley
Uncle Rod suggested I up the focal length. So here is a try at Schiller. C-8, x2.8Klee, ToUCam at 30fps. Two images merged using the Photomerge feature of CS3. Looks like I have much to learn about mosaics from the looks of the "missing pieces." And, what is that zig-zag line artifact? Does it seem in focus?

Thanks for any feedback ya'll, Ed

September 10, 2010 02:33 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

First Jupiter with the new camera

Posted By Edward Wiley
Took this one last Saturday morning at the Heart of American Star Party about 03:20. Meade-8, newly acquired DMK21, about 1000 frames, RegiStax. Europa is transiting, IO and Ganymede near the bottom of the image. I am new at planet imaging, so tips and suggestions welcomed.

Clear skies,
Ed

August 4, 2012 12:41 AM Forum: A Day in the Life of the Administrator

Don't mind paying $15/year, where do I sign?

Posted By Edward Wiley
Have a link to pay our dues? The only thing I could find was the $15/month. $15/year is more than fair.

Ed

April 24, 2004 09:21 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

which bogen / manfrotto head?

Posted By Edward Wiley
Donald: I mounted my Celestron 102 f/5 with Telrad and a 9X50 finder (I like finders, even on "grab and go" scopes) on a Borgen 3047 after reading a number of messages on the forum. Mount side saddle. It works great.
Ed

April 19, 2005 01:32 AM Forum: Astro Binoculars

Sky Window for my Binoculars?

Posted By Edward Wiley
Many thanks for all the responses. I ordered my Skywindow and will report back if the skies here ever clear. smile Ed

May 17, 2005 02:19 AM Forum: Maksutovs

MN56 and Astrophotography

Posted By Edward Wiley
Thanks Mike and Andrew. I am still trying to gather information, but I think that both of you are correct. Since I am looking for an "all around" scope, I am having doubts that a mak-newt is the scope for me. Ed

October 2, 2005 05:06 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Meade's DSI ?

Posted By Edward Wiley
Eric: I am completely new to CCD, but had some previous experience with film. I did considerable research, read some books, and I made the decision to buy a used ST-237A rather than another CCD camera (all of which might be fine, I would not know). I noted that the chips were about the same size. SBIG has the mature software. I bought one without the color wheel and am using it with telephoto lenses as a piggyback system until I get the hang of the "new" technology. The SBIG software is super, the camera is great. I am having a blast learning the ropes without having to image through my scopes. No images to share as yet, as I am still learning!

Oh yea, anyone reading this with a spare color wheel that fits an ST-237A (CFW5C Filter Wheel), let me know!

Good luck Eric, Ed Wileysmile

October 18, 2005 04:12 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Eyepiece advice sought

Posted By Edward Wiley
Thanks Scott. Sounds like good advice.
Ed

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