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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

April 13, 2007 03:47 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Another M51

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Beautiful work John! 8)
Lovely detail & colors!

Thanks for sharing, and for the hard work!

April 14, 2007 06:29 PM Forum: Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters

A PST "Rust" Question

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Vince, it is hard to tell...

I had one, and after about a year or so, the "RUSTED coatings" started to show more & more... (maybe the lack of exposure to The Sun is keeping yours from "rusting", maybe not)

If it ever RUSTS, you'll get it replaced for free, so don't worry until it happens, if it ever does... 8) ENJOY THE PST!


Clear skies!

April 15, 2007 12:40 AM Forum: Ask rating questions here

Need to get copy of deleted ad!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Sorry to hear this Jeff... :S
I would let Herb York know of all the details involved in this transaction... he DOES NOT like this kind of stuff happening on Astromart... and I'm sure he would not only look it up, but also make sure that the offending party is NOTIFIED... HIS WAY... wink

Also, I would take Bill's offering on getting a copy of the ad, as many of us get a DIGEST of ads on a daily basis...


GOOD LUCK, and keep us all posted... I surely hope this gets solved quickly and to your satisfaction.

April 15, 2007 02:02 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

40 year old Celestron

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

That's VERY COOL Michael! 8)
Could you post side & back shots of it? wink

Clear skies!

April 15, 2007 10:27 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

The Whirlpool

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Amazing shot, my friend! 8)

April 16, 2007 08:37 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

New scope first light M51

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Beautiful image Jason, congratulations! 8)

April 16, 2007 09:25 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

Blue Ridge Parkway in Tennessee

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Nice shots Jim... man I would love to see those mountains! (the highest hill we have is THE DUMP!) 8)

April 18, 2007 02:36 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M 81

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Jim, that's a BEAUTY!
Wonderful work, my friend... keep it up! 8)

April 18, 2007 02:37 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M3 - First light LRGB

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Excellent image Tom!
Wonderful colors, detail, and pinpoint stars! 8)

Thanks for the hard work, and for sharing!

April 18, 2007 02:40 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Look what I saw while walking this evening.

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Nice shots Darian!
Thanks for sharing! 8)