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Posts Made By: Alex McConahay

July 29, 2010 08:57 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Hybrid batteries

Posted By Alex McConahay
Anybody remember years ago when Hybrids were first coming out?

We were told that one down side was battery life, and that although you did not have to pay as much for gas, you would have to replace the battery pack every few years, at a substantial cost.

What, in practice, has happened through the years?

Alex

August 10, 2010 02:55 PM Forum: Star Parties

PATS Mt. Wilson Tour

Posted By Alex McConahay
Mt. Wilson is now accepting registrations for the rather extensive tour of the observatory being held for PATS attendees (September 18). The tour includes a half night of observing on the historic 60 inch. Information about PATS and the tour can be found at http://www.rtmcastronomyexpo.org/PATS.htm

August 18, 2010 05:36 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Imaging Workshop at PATS

Posted By Alex McConahay
There are less than two weeks left to register at the discount price for the Riverside AstroImaging Workshop on PATS Friday. On September 1, the price goes up. We will have a number of top flight presenters. Information is at

http://patsimage.org/

Presenters include:
Tom Bash
Debra Ceravolo
Peter Ceravolo
Doug George
Don Goldman
Warren Keller
Kevin Nelson
Wolfgang Promper

Love to see you there!

Alex

August 18, 2010 05:37 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

PATS Imaging Workshop

Posted By Alex McConahay
There are less than two weeks left to register at the discount price for the Riverside AstroImaging Workshop on PATS Friday. On September 1, the price goes up. We will have a number of top flight presenters. Information is at

http://patsimage.org/

Presenters include:
Tom Bash
Debra Ceravolo
Peter Ceravolo
Doug George
Don Goldman
Warren Keller
Kevin Nelson
Wolfgang Promper

Love to see you there!

Alex

August 21, 2010 02:15 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Just deleted a thread

Posted By Alex McConahay
I just deleted a whole thread. One member was expressing an opinion that was way off topic. To make a long story short, it belonged in the political forum.

In the interests of not allowing this particular Forum to be a subset of the Political Forum, I felt it best to delete the original post and the two subsequent responses.

I am not taking a stand on what the original poster had to say, or on the responses. I am simply keeping the Forum on topic.

Sorry to be heavy handed, but I would prefer this forum stick to things you need to know about how to work Astromart.

Alex
Moderator, FAQ Forum

August 31, 2010 06:35 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Riverside AstroImaging Workshop in Pasadena

Posted By Alex McConahay
Reminder--September 1 the price on the Imagaging Workshop at PATS (Friday,
September 17) will be going up. Register now and avoid the price bump!!!

All the details are at http://patsimage.org/

Alex

For those of you who want the short form of the information:

Presenters include Kevin Nelson (from QSI), Peter Ceravolo (Optical designer/imager) and Debra Ceravolo (imager/image processor), Wolfgang Promper (from Germany), Don Goldman (of AstroDon--talking about remote observatory imaging), Warren Keller (IP4AP), Tom Bash (imager, software developer).

Lots of stuff for both the general and advanced imagers.

Alex



August 31, 2010 06:37 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Riverside AstroImaging Workshop--Sept 17

Posted By Alex McConahay
Reminder--September 1 the price on the Imagaging Workshop at PATS (Friday,
September 17) will be going up. Register now and avoid the price bump!!!

All the details are at http://patsimage.org/

Alex

For those of you who want the short form of the information:

Presenters include Kevin Nelson (from QSI), Peter Ceravolo (Optical designer/imager) and Debra Ceravolo (imager/image processor), Wolfgang Promper (from Germany), Don Goldman (of AstroDon--talking about remote observatory imaging), Warren Keller (IP4AP), Tom Bash (imager, software developer).

Lots of stuff for both the general and advanced imagers.

Alex



September 1, 2010 03:09 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Target selection

Posted By Alex McConahay
Floyd's "What to image this week" thread has prompted me to mention a book I have been using called "Deep Space Image Catalog" by Roger Blake. I think about $40.

Has 900 photos of things to take pictures of, all taken at the same scale(s) (either 1 or 1/2 degree FOV). This scale thing allows you to make an acetate circle showing your camera FOV and then hold it over the various pictures as you thumb through the book, and pick out something to image.

It is organized by Right Ascension, so you can turn to this month, and peruse away.

I find it one other tool....not the only one to use, not even necessarily the best. But quite nice.

Alex

October 8, 2010 01:13 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: Reaching a member in Australia

Posted By Alex McConahay
Have you tried sending a personal message through Astromart? Not email, but just click on the person's name in a forum post or in the user profiles.

Alex

November 8, 2010 09:16 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

California Nebula from Nightfall

Posted By Alex McConahay
Got this from Nightfall in Borrego Springs over the weekend.

QSI 583 with TV 85 /TV Field Flattener, on G11. LRGB 60,60,60,60

Alex

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