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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

January 7, 2003 03:12 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Preferred Digital Camera

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
For about $500-$600 I would definitely go for the Nikon Coolpix 995 or 4500 (which is the newer model)... it seems to be the "Favorite one" in that price range... (no need to spend more unless going into the $1500-$2500 range for a D60)

My .02 cents well spent...


Clear skies!


Ivan
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January 7, 2003 06:09 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Orion dew removal system question

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Are you talking about a Dew Heater?
How are you making it work now?

If it is what I'm thinking, then that wire is to be connected to a power source so that it can heat up your scope (around the corrector plate) so that it can keep the lenses warmer than the surrounding ambient temperature (therefore, keeping the DEW away...)

Or if you're already using it properly (I mean, already connected to power source), then maybe it is for daisy-chaining a secondary dew heater for, let's say, eyepieces?

I hope this is what you're asking about...


Clear Dewless skies!


Ivan
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January 8, 2003 02:28 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Saturn catches up to M1

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Awesome work Ron!

I knew you would find the "WAY" to pull this one, but also knew it was going to be a tricky one due to Saturn's Glow...

Thanks for sharing with us,


Ivan
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January 9, 2003 09:26 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Oddsey mount

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Nice work Roger!
smile



Clear skies, and steady mounts!


Ivan
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January 9, 2003 09:30 PM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Me and my Mistress Bessy Mewlon

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Mark, when I grow up, I want to be just like you!
HEHEHEHEHEHE

Great setup you have here... definitely top notch equipment, enjoy it!


Clear skies my friends!


Ivan
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January 12, 2003 11:29 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

moonshot redone...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Sweet pic Andy!
Lots of detail and contrast!

Thanks!


Ivan
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January 13, 2003 09:25 PM Forum: Star Parties

Mid-Florida Star Gaze 2003

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
I'm definitely going!
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Clear Dark Skies!


Ivan
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January 14, 2003 08:05 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

m81 as below but with color...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
One word......... SWEEEEEEEEET!!!!!

Great Pic Andy, beautiful shot!


Thanks for sharing!


Ivan
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January 15, 2003 09:03 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Homemade Baader Binocular Filters

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Looking good!
smile

Just be careful, and always check your filters before looking straight at the Sun...


Clear dark skies!


Ivan
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January 15, 2003 09:22 PM Forum: Star Parties

WSP

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
I'll be there!
Probably won't be down there until Wednesday 5th...and stay until Friday night.
Hard to take time off from work... (besides, with wife and 3 kids, I'm still surprised I'm going by myself for 3 days!)


Clear skies!

Ivan
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