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Posts Made By: Wayne Gay

June 14, 2006 11:03 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

My first image posting - M51

Posted By Wayne Gay
Thanks for the words of encouragement folks. I really do appreciate it. I will post more as I go along. Unfortunately, here in Washington State, we see more cloudy nights than clear nights, so my opportunities are far apart and usually in the middle of the week. I am working on automating things more so I can image while I am sleeping on work nights, but first I want to get the tracking down a little better and find a way to automate a garage door opener to close the roof if the rain moves in.

Let me also say that you other folks who post here do a fabulous job of imaging, and I aspire to be as good as you.

Thanks again.

Wayne
http://waynesastronomy.com

June 20, 2006 11:36 PM Forum: Home Observatories

Looking for input on automation.

Posted By Wayne Gay
Hmmmm, anyone out there??? 8O Hellloooooooo...

Perhaps no one has any automation done on their observatory? :S

Perhaps I am just too impatient, and need to wait for some responses? shocked

Anyone??? smile 8) wink


July 18, 2006 03:24 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Need a quick answer, please......

Posted By Wayne Gay
Clyde,

I built my pier about 8" above my floor level and then mounted a steel pier to the top of it. That way I can change my pier to match my mounts when needed.


August 19, 2006 01:30 AM Forum: Home Observatories

Help for Steel Pier

Posted By Wayne Gay
I have a 6" steel pipe topping off my 10" concrete pier. It is about 3' tall and works perfectly.
See my web site for pictures.
www.waynesastronomy.com

Wayne

August 23, 2006 11:26 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

My best Pinwheel...

Posted By Wayne Gay
Thanks everyone for the kind words..

September 11, 2006 03:11 AM Forum: Star Parties

N.W.R.A.L. Youth Star Party! We need your Help!

Posted By Wayne Gay
August 22-24th? A little late.... or a misprint..

I just checked, it will be September 22-24th.


October 14, 2006 08:37 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Please help

Posted By Wayne Gay
What version of CCDSoft are you using. There were a couple of updates that broke the Fits files, so only ccdsoft would read them.
Try updating CCDSoft to the latest version, reopen the fits files and resave them. This worked for me when I had a similar problem.

Wayne

March 16, 2007 12:18 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Newbie Saturn - More or leave it? [edited]

Posted By Wayne Gay
Looks great to me. I vote you keep going...


June 23, 2007 03:17 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

beginners GEM?

Posted By Wayne Gay
Linton,


I would ask why you need to go to a gem. If you are happy with your current mounts and are not planning to do anything but visual, I would say stick with what you have. There is a definate learning curve to a GEM, and dealing with the 'flip' can be a hassle.

But if you have decided to get a gem. I would also agree with others and say get something that you can later either sell or upgrade depending on the results of your venture. I only have experience with the losmandy mounts, and would suggest a digital drive gm-8 for a starter. You can add Gemini later, if you want it.


June 29, 2007 12:35 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Which Camera?

Posted By Wayne Gay
scott greeson said:

Currently have a basic DSI color. I am willing to spend up to $700 - cost of the DSI Pro ll w/ filters. For the money, what is the best camera to get? Thanks for all opinions!

I would suggest an ST-7, they can be found for about $700. Although they are monochrome, they take excellent pictures.

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