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Posts Made By: Cal Sandfort

January 2, 2006 03:35 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Horsehead and NGC 2023

Posted By Cal Sandfort
Beautiful shot, Johannes. The detail in 2023 is incredible.

Happy new year to you - Cal

January 5, 2006 06:37 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M46 and NGC2438

Posted By Cal Sandfort
Very nice, Tom! I think it came out great given the circumstances.

Cal

January 6, 2006 03:01 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

IC405 - Flaming Star nebula

Posted By Cal Sandfort
You have a beautiful image, Tom. I assume this is full frame and you were using the focal reducer. I purchased the flattener for my 155 but didn't consider the reducer because I have the FSQ. The extra 2" of aperture increased the detail a lot.

Thanks, Cal

January 6, 2006 03:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M38 Region

Posted By Cal Sandfort
It's funny that Eric was thinking IC405/410. That's what I thought was popping up as the image downloaded. Nice shot!

Cal

January 6, 2006 03:24 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Orion Region in Ha from Utah

Posted By Cal Sandfort
I like widefield Ha shots and your image is great. I agree with Eric, a little DDP would dress M42 up nicely. What lens did you use? The stars on the edge look pretty good. My 180mm smears the stars badly in the lower right corner.

Cal

January 6, 2006 03:43 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Bald Eagle

Posted By Cal Sandfort
Interesting shot, Kurt. The sun on its back makes it look like one of the Fish Eagles found in Africa and Asia.

Nice shot and good catch - Cal

January 6, 2006 11:08 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

posting a photo

Posted By Cal Sandfort
David,

I have no problem posting images that are 1000 pixels (10") on the longest side so your photo is not too big. I do however try to keep the size between 100-200K otherwise viewers with slow connections may give up trying to see your work because of the long download. I can't find any restrictions on file size but 497K may be too big. Also, I believe the image must be jpeg. (jpg.) or gif. to display on this site. If this is not right I hope someone corrects me.

Try saving the file in jpeg format around 200K or less then upload to this site.

I hope this helps - Cal

January 7, 2006 03:52 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Rosette in Ha - from Utah

Posted By Cal Sandfort
Another great shot! Your stars look good. Do you shoot wide open or stop down to f/4? I might have to sell my 180 and get the zoom if you keep this up. smile Are you manually focusing or using a Robofocus?

Nice image - Cal

January 7, 2006 03:43 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

m82, an old friend revisited

Posted By Cal Sandfort
Wow!! That's a big improvement. It must be satisfying to see your processing skills getting better everyday.

Nice work - Cal

January 12, 2006 08:35 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

A PAIR OF LESSER SCAUPS

Posted By Cal Sandfort
Cute couple, Ron. It looks like they are more than happy to pose.

Nice shot - Cal

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