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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

November 3, 2009 09:54 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

Landscape Astrophotography

Posted By Linton Rohr
Very nice images, Anthony.
I've seen some of them before. Thanks for the link.
You're involved with the TWAN group aren't you?
If not, you should be. smile
Linton

November 5, 2009 09:55 PM Forum: Eyepieces

Does an Ethos EP enhance galaxy details?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Mike,
I don't often test eyepieces while I should be observing, but the
first time I tried my 13mm Ethos, I noticed significantly better contrast.
That's got to help out on galaxies.
Also helpful, is having more magnification at a given FOV.
I love my Ethoi on galaxies, nebulae, and especially globulars.
Linton

(It would have been nice to have all the replies in one forum.) wink

November 6, 2009 12:22 AM Forum: Landscape Photography

Fogbow

Posted By Linton Rohr
Okay, John.
I finally fired up the scanner.
Two trays of slides from Hawaii have become digitized.
Among them is my moonbow on Mauna Kea.
Linton

November 13, 2009 12:21 AM Forum: Eyepieces

They don't ALL rattle!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Oh yes Greg, TeleVue is known for cutting corners.
Their reputation is in the toilet and they're struggling to stay in business.
All hail Pentax! 8)

On the other hand, I currently own about 24 TeleVue EP's
and have owned/resold many more and somehow, none of them have ever rattled. How lucky I must be!

Linton



To each his own...

November 24, 2009 03:58 AM Forum: Star Parties

Grand Canyon North Rim

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Mark.
I believe we've had this conversation before. Ah yes...July '08.
I still like it. I still recommend it.
I've never been to Cherry Springs, but just take a look at it's light pollution map...
http://cleardarksky.com/lp/ChrSprPkPAlp.html?Mn=meteorites
compared to the North Rim...
http://cleardarksky.com/lp/GCNrtAZlp.html?Mn=equatorial%20mount
I rest my case. wink
Linton

The Grand Canyon Star Party is June 5-12 next year.
http://www.tucsonastronomy.org/gcsp.html

November 24, 2009 08:41 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

Hawaiian Rainbow

Posted By Linton Rohr
Here's another one that appeared over the King Kam highway, as we headed south from Kona.
Linton

November 24, 2009 08:48 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

Hawaiian Sunset

Posted By Linton Rohr
One more, as the sun sinks below the Pacific.
I like the tide pool in this one.
Linton

December 6, 2009 06:32 AM Forum: Reflectors

Zambuto mirror-please rate.

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Andrew.
Rest assured, Carl Zambuto consistently produces some of the finest mirrors available.
About four years ago I too, sought similar advice here.
Long story short: I bought a 14.5" f/4.3 Starmaster and I've been very happy ever since.
I added a 10" f/6 a little later and it's great too.
I'd say jump on the opportunity!
Linton

December 14, 2009 11:01 PM Forum: After Dark

meteor dribble

Posted By Linton Rohr
As Jon noted, we've been having (much needed) rain all week,
but it started clearing up Sunday and I was able to observe them for a couple hours.
I set up a lounge chair out back and layed back with a big wool blanket and enjoyed the show.
I saw 25 or 30, most of which were very bright and fairly fast moving.
A few showed colors, but most were just bright white.
It was nice to just lie there and watch the sky rotate for a change,
instead of moving a scope from one object to another.
About 2:00 o'clock the clouds moved back in and put an end to the festivities.
Very nice while it lasted though. smile
Linton

December 16, 2009 01:15 AM Forum: Landscape Photography

Sunset

Posted By Linton Rohr
Nice perspective, Robert!
Linton

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