Posts for: CraigFair
Apr 25, 2018 11:25:31 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Sun isn't down yet and I wanted to test the sharpness of the 6" Newt.
Canon T2i on the 6" Newtonian.
Static f:/5
ISO 100
1/400 second exposure.
Cleaned up in Canon Photo Professional.
Jim
Canon T2i on the 6" Newtonian.
Static f:/5
ISO 100
1/400 second exposure.
Cleaned up in Canon Photo Professional.
Jim
This is a good photo of the Moon in a pre sunset shot.
Craig
Apr 25, 2018 11:19:42 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Just a reminder of what I have been trying to correct. I may be close to what I can expect from this scope.
Jim.
Jim.
Nice shot of the Horse Head and Flame Nebulas.
Craig
Apr 25, 2018 04:56:31 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Tweaked the scope by eye and waited for the clouds to move along.
Canon 7D and Celestron 6" Newtonian on a CGEM mount.
ISO 200
f:/5 fixed
120 seconds
Jim
Canon 7D and Celestron 6" Newtonian on a CGEM mount.
ISO 200
f:/5 fixed
120 seconds
Jim
Very nice work Jim. I really like the effect you are getting with your Stars.
Craig
Apr 25, 2018 04:52:33 #
bwana wrote:
ATIK Color Horizon camera, Hutech HEUIB-II filter,... (show quote)
Your work with the Horizon Camera is excellent Brian I am going to order mine next week. Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Craig
Apr 25, 2018 04:46:05 #
Thanks for the links I was able to get the adapters to connect my Nikon lenses to my M42 Camera.
Craig
Craig
Apr 24, 2018 17:20:07 #
bwana wrote:
I could see stars last night; had to be good enough? Well, not quite but what the heck...
ATIK Color Horizon camera, STC Duo-Spectra filter, Astro-Tech 65EDQ scopes, Celestron AVX mount, unguided...
After seeing the Moon results I should have quit but decided to shoot the Leo Trio and Hercules Cluster (two processing attempts). I should have quit!!
Enjoy!
bwa
ATIK Color Horizon camera, STC Duo-Spectra filter, Astro-Tech 65EDQ scopes, Celestron AVX mount, unguided...
After seeing the Moon results I should have quit but decided to shoot the Leo Trio and Hercules Cluster (two processing attempts). I should have quit!!
Enjoy!
bwa
Nicely done Brian.
Craig
Apr 24, 2018 16:49:26 #
nikonshooter wrote:
Check out this VERY low cost observatory - well not really but I think it might work!
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncast-Glidetop-6-ft-8-in-x-4-ft-10-in-Resin-Storage-Shed-BMS4900/203065758
Watch the video ...roof slides off
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncast-Glidetop-6-ft-8-in-x-4-ft-10-in-Resin-Storage-Shed-BMS4900/203065758
Watch the video ...roof slides off
Very interesting, now if they had one that's 10'x10'x8' it might fit my SCT scope.
Craig
Apr 24, 2018 16:44:15 #
donb17 wrote:
Sky & Telescope just published an article on the largest mosaic of photographs of the Milky Way ever assembled. The article is at
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/amateurs-take-huge-panoramic-view-of-the-milky-way-without-a-telescope/?k=6Bbni08zE9RNTzkHCezHoMlVBbBWjKqRQCR1z14EhkQ%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=sky-jma-nl-180420
Take a look.
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/amateurs-take-huge-panoramic-view-of-the-milky-way-without-a-telescope/?k=6Bbni08zE9RNTzkHCezHoMlVBbBWjKqRQCR1z14EhkQ%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=sky-jma-nl-180420
Take a look.
Thanks for the link Donb.
Craig
Apr 24, 2018 16:40:32 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
I started the evening by doing a double polar alig... (show quote)
Wonderful set of shots Jim.
Craig
Apr 24, 2018 16:38:40 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Finally a sunspot has rolled around to the surface.
Lunt 60mm CGEM mount and Celestron 236M mono camera.
I stacked 25% of 2600 frames and sharpened in ImPPG.
Color added in Photoshop and the rest is here.
I am posting both regular and inverse processed photos.
Jim
Lunt 60mm CGEM mount and Celestron 236M mono camera.
I stacked 25% of 2600 frames and sharpened in ImPPG.
Color added in Photoshop and the rest is here.
I am posting both regular and inverse processed photos.
Jim
Great shot Jim.
Craig
Apr 23, 2018 18:09:29 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Today I was able to setup and get everything ready... (show quote)
Fantastic job Jim. I would also like to know how you got the transit info.
Ok, I just found it thanks.
Craig
Apr 22, 2018 12:11:22 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Baby steps.
I hope to first light it with the new adjustments tonight.
I have a new job that is now getting into the way but we shall see.
Jim
sheesh.. I put my response in the middle of your message.
Tired..
Here is my test shot with Arcturas tonight..
Closer and when I did the peeper check I am still off.. I tweaked and messed it up again.
Back to the drawing board..
Jim
I hope to first light it with the new adjustments tonight.
I have a new job that is now getting into the way but we shall see.
Jim
sheesh.. I put my response in the middle of your message.
Tired..
Here is my test shot with Arcturas tonight..
Closer and when I did the peeper check I am still off.. I tweaked and messed it up again.
Back to the drawing board..
Jim
Well that's a great shot Jim. It really jumps out at you.
Craig
Apr 21, 2018 13:12:52 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
A shot of tonights new moon and venus.
I managed to capture an airplane transiting the moon and maybe a hint of zodiac light.
Canon 5D Mark II full frame and Canon 100mm Macro lens.
Jim
I managed to capture an airplane transiting the moon and maybe a hint of zodiac light.
Canon 5D Mark II full frame and Canon 100mm Macro lens.
Jim
Nicely done Jim. Is this the 24 hrs old Moon???
Craig
Apr 21, 2018 12:56:11 #
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Right?
I wasn’t going to start cutting things apart before trying to fix what I saw.
Last night was Santa Anna winds windy. We hit mid 60’s MPH and tonight looks cloudy again. I might be able to play Sunday night.
Jim
I wasn’t going to start cutting things apart before trying to fix what I saw.
Last night was Santa Anna winds windy. We hit mid 60’s MPH and tonight looks cloudy again. I might be able to play Sunday night.
Jim
Nicely done Jim, I am checking in to get updates. We had those winds and now it's calmed down. I hope to see some meteors tonight.
Craig
Apr 21, 2018 00:53:46 #
Flickr has agreed to be bought by SmugMug. What's that going to mean to us on Flickr???
Craig
Craig