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Posts Made By: Maria G. Perretti

November 10, 2005 02:25 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Tech-challenged inserting photos

Posted By Maria G. Perretti

Hi All,
I'm thinking of selling my scope and wondering how does one insert photos in classifieds? When I clicked on the "insert image" icon, it took me to "Enter the URL of the image". DUH?
I have a Sony cyber-shot digital. Please enlighten me with an Insert for Dummies version.

Thanks....Gloria

November 13, 2005 12:35 PM Forum: Eyepieces

Skyglow filter issues

Posted By Maria G. Perretti

Hi All,

I've recently purchased an Orion Skyglow filter hoping it would help with the light-polluted northeast. Although it does darken the sky and gives better sky contrast, the filter also 1)creates tiny red spots around stars and, most annoying, 2)the filter defocuses the target! I'm unable to get the crisp, color-free views with this filter. When the filter's removed, all is crisp but with less contrast. I'm using a 10" Dob. Has anyone here come across these two issues with the filter?

Thanks,
Maria