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Posts Made By: Sonya Ward

October 23, 2003 11:45 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Before I cut the truss's

Posted By Sonya Ward
Hi Astro folks,
I am finishing up a 16" truss type dob. My question is which size eyepiece should I use to check focal lenght on before cutting the truss tubes. How much travel should I expect in the focuser. ( would hate to fine out after I cut them too short.)
Thanks
Sonya

December 21, 2003 11:27 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Its finished !

Posted By Sonya Ward
Hey all,
Well I got it done and it works great! Thanks to all of you here I could not have built this with out you. One question though. I am currently using 1.25" eyepieces. Will the focal lenght change if I want to use 2.00" eyepieces. I really don't want to trim the poles again.
Clear Skies
Sonya Ward

June 28, 2004 01:40 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Any recommendations for a book on ccd imaging

Posted By Sonya Ward
Hi Astro pals,
Can anybody recommend a good easy to understand book on CCD imaging? I have a Starlight express MX7 and I really would like to learn to use it.
Clear skies
Sonya smile

July 6, 2004 12:21 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Aiming the scope

Posted By Sonya Ward
Hey Astro imaging pals,
Ok I am new at this so be patient with me. How do you aim the scope? If the camera is in the scope how do you line up the object you want to image? I have a 8" celestar deluxe and a starlight MX7C camera. My spotting scope is too small to do much good.
Sonya

July 9, 2004 01:58 AM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

The coolist website

Posted By Sonya Ward
Hey everyone,
I just found the coolist site. I am not sure what they sell but the graphic are soooo cool. Check it out . Anybody here do this kind of website design stuff. I want one.

here it is

sonya

http://www.shooting-star.com/sho/fla/index2.html

June 17, 2005 08:45 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

I have the camera now what?

Posted By Sonya Ward
Ok, I bought a Starlight express MX7 and now I am so confused. With all the choices of mounts & software. I have a 8" Celestron deluxe but it doesn't track well enough. What is a good choice for someone who wants to start imaging. Some software will operate the camera and mount true? I just don't know what to spend my money on or what not to spend money on.
I also have a Orion SVP 120EQ w/dual axis drives.
Limited budget of course.
Clear Skies
Sonya


July 19, 2005 08:35 PM Forum: After Dark

My skies are dark again yea!!!

Posted By Sonya Ward
Just a note I purchase a skycap for the street light in front of my house. It worked! I couldn't believe it. No stray light in my back yard now. Heres the link if you have a light that is driving you crazy. grin
http://www.outdoorltg.com/

July 28, 2005 11:15 PM Forum: Mounts

Williams GT one

Posted By Sonya Ward
[COLOR="Blue"][/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"]Hey astro guys & gals,
Anybody have know anything about a Williams GT one mount. I know they don't make them anymore but were they pretty reliable? Tracking that sort of thing.
Any comments helpful.
Clear skies
Sonya[/COLOR]

July 31, 2005 12:59 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Anybody know anthing about the Williams GT-one mo

Posted By Sonya Ward
Hey astro guys & gals,
Anybody have know anything about a Williams GT one mount. I know they don't make them anymore but were they pretty reliable? Tracking that sort of thing.
Any comments helpful.
Clear skies
Sonya

September 18, 2005 05:48 PM Forum: Home Observatories

My Sky Shed just finished

Posted By Sonya Ward
Look what my hubby made for me! Its 12x10 and all mine. I haven't finished the inside yet but we are getting there. It took a month of weekends but we are almost done. I am a very lucky girl.
grin Sonya

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