Astromart

February 22, 2007 04:05 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

WSP a bust!!

I'm really sorry to hear about the bad weather at the WSP this year Mike...
I've been to several ones, and the weather has always been great, with maybe a night or two of clouds (or sucker holes), but for most part it has almost always been excellent...

I feel particularly sorry for the ones that travel quite a distance to get down here... I can surely understand the disappointment, even though we must understand that WEATHER is one of the few things we cannot control, or know for sure, way ahead of time...

I surely hope next year will be a better one... (I'll be there!) 8)

Clear skies to all!

February 22, 2007 05:23 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Another stab at M42

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

That's better Tom, but I think your saturation level is a lil'bit off... wink

Keep at it!
(try to compare to other M42 shots and calibrate your colors accondingly)

Clear skies!

February 22, 2007 07:58 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M101

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Well done! 8)
I can't wait to see what you can pull under GOOD conditions... wink

February 23, 2007 02:32 AM Forum: Reflectors

New Moderator!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Congratulations Linton! 8)
About time you decide to take on that "Forum Marshall" job! wink

February 23, 2007 01:28 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Congrats Enrico! ATWB POD!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Congratulations! 8)

February 23, 2007 03:20 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

CCD or CMOS--need your opinion

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Toucam Pro II (840K) has been the "Standard" for quite a while, and it is a proven imaging platform for planetary shots...

Any other planetary system might work too, but, IMHO, go for the webcam... best "bang for the buck"...

February 23, 2007 06:00 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky