Posts Made By: Richard Keppler

Jim McSheehy said:

http://www.astromart.com/auctions/details.asp?auction_id=6111

Jim Thommes said:

Here is data from late 2010 on IC 410. I have both a HaRGB and an HA image processed. Images and details can be accessed here:

http://www.jthommes.com/Astro/ic410.htm

Scope - Explore Scientific MN152 Mak-Newt at f/4.8
Camera - ST8300M (Astronomik HaRGB filters)
Mount - G11/Gemini
Guiding - Megrez 80 mm at 555 mm FL, DSI Pro, PhD Guiding

Tom Mauer said:

can QMD mounts be upgraded to GTO?

Thanks Tom

Robert Howe said:

The May 21 annular eclipse will be in very attractive astronomy country, the southwest USA. I'll be going to Utah alone (or perhaps with a lovely lady) to photograph it. It makes sense to me to bring a substantial refractor to observe the very dark night sky before and after the eclipse. Usually I use my Traveler for travel, but for this small a jaunt (Newark--> Las Vegas non stop) I am contemplating using my AP 130 f/8.35. To avoid shipping or having Southwest Airlines manhandle it in cargo, I am thinking of turning it into a Doubly Gran Turismo by removing the focuser and lens assembly, carrying the latter in my carry on and putting the tube and focuser in my luggage. Heck, I'll only need two changes of clothing. Does any one have any experience, cautions or thoughts on such a practice?

Thanks

Robert

Roland Christen said:

On my recent trip to Chile I captured these two observatories high up in the Andes as we were flying by LaSerena, Chile.

Rolando

Paul Kobetz said:

We have been trying since last night to get into their site for some needed advice and cannot get it to load??
Paulk
Ukiah, Ca