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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

August 13, 2003 03:22 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: Ignored By Seller

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Nobody is obligated to do anything "unless" there's a DEAL in place between both parties...

Life goes on..., forget about it and keep going... life's too short to waste it complaining about this stuff...




Clear dark skies!


Ivan
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August 13, 2003 01:40 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Reformed Equipment Junkie

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
AMEN to that Jonathan...

We sometimes fail to realize HOW LUCKY we are to have what we have...there's millions and millions of people that can't even afford getting a scope...



ENJOY THE SKIES my friends, that is what's all about!



Ivan
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August 13, 2003 01:55 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

It doesn't take much....

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Very nice pic Chris!

And yes, focusing can get a little tricky sometimes, specially if the atmosphere doesn't help, as you'll wonder WHY it doesn't come into focus sometimes!!??

Hopefully you'll get more chances at it...


Down here, in S.FLorida, weather has been bad for the last month... haven't had a chance to get my scope out... AARRGGHH!!!




Clear dark skies!


Ivan
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August 13, 2003 04:49 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Celestron 9.25" GPS vs Celestron 11" GPS

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Hello there!

IMHO, a 1.25" increase in aperture won't be as impressive as a 3" change... no matter how you look at it.
Yes, the 9.25" has a very good reputation, but being that you are jumping from an 8", I don't think you'll GAIN too much in the change...

IF I were you, I would not hesitate to go for the 11", I'm sure you'll like it!

*NOTE:
I suppose YOU are fully aware that the 11" will be bigger, heavier and more expensive than the 9.25".



Good luck!



Ivan
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August 13, 2003 05:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

The seeing was poor that night

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
AMAZING, isn't it?
I live in South Florida too, and this past month has been terrible weather wise... (Plants and trees are happy, but I'm not!)


Great shot!

Thanks for sharing!



Ivan
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August 13, 2003 05:07 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Butterflies

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Cal, I cannot identify them, as I'm not a Butterfly Nut, but I can tell you that your shots are great!

Thanks for sharing!



Ivan
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August 13, 2003 07:54 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

ORION'S NEW 80mm ED Scope

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Thanks for the link Ed!
I was totally unaware of such thread...


Clear dark skies!



Ivan
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August 14, 2003 06:37 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

$429 Orion "true" APO? Maybe not, but...

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
LOL!
True Paul, true...

Now, if you find a way to sneak this past through your wife, please, please, let me know how you did it!




Take care,



Ivan
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August 14, 2003 09:07 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars Aug.14_03

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Beautiful Pic GY!
Great detail, nice processing...

Thanks for sharing!



Ivan
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August 15, 2003 09:20 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Another Aug.14th mars

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Beautiful, as usual!
Lots of detail!

Thanks for sharing!



Ivan
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