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Posts Made By: Ivan Gastaldo

March 31, 2004 06:23 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Wheeley bars? Comments requested!

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Michael, Wheelie bars are very easy to make, specially if you don't need "bells & whistles"... and for about $30 you could have a nice sturdy set.
I've built mine, for my 10" LX-200GPS, with treated 2x4s, good quality "braking" casters, thick aluminum plates for the joint section, and galvanized bolts/nuts.
I then painted it the color of my scope, and looks/works like a charm!


Clear skies!


Ivan
smile

P.S.
I include a picture of my scope mounted on them... (this is previous to the paint job...)

March 31, 2004 06:27 PM Forum: Home Observatories

Grenville base Observatory

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
BEAUTIFUL!


Ivan
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March 31, 2004 08:50 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter 03/30/04

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Nice shot Paul!
Gotta love those Powermates, great quality...


Thanks for sharing!


Ivan
smile

March 31, 2004 08:52 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

My Jupiter DoubleTransit from CT.

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Beautiful shot Tom!
Very nice detail on the planet, and nicely resolved satellites, good color too...


Keep'em coming!



Ivan
smile

March 31, 2004 09:56 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Plato

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Beautiful shot Mike!
Nice & smooth contrast, and great detail...


Thanks,


Ivan

March 31, 2004 09:57 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Copernicus

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Excellent Image!
Congrats!


Ivan

April 1, 2004 12:09 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Another Jupiter

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Sweet Image Tim!
Beautiful detail & color,

Thanks for sharing!


Ivan

April 1, 2004 12:14 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Triple Shadow transit animation

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Excellent animation Yu Gu... well done!
Thanks for the hard work that goes behind these animations, and for sharing with us.


Ivan

April 1, 2004 11:58 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Lunar and Jupiter images from 3/30 and 3/31

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Very nice Vince, very nice!

Thanks for sharing,


Ivan

April 1, 2004 12:04 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Newby tries out Toucam 1st time

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo
Richard, seems you got the focusing part down, but either your exposure is too fast (not allowing your camera to grab much light) or your gain is too low... try adjusting that on your capture software the next time.

Example: if your camera is set for 1/100 exposure, set it for 1/50 or 1/33, you should see a brighter image. Also check your gain, you should be able to increase/decrease if your image is too bright/too dim.


Good luck, and keep it up!


Ivan
smile


P.S.
I played a bit with your image, adjusted levels, sharpness, contrast...


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