... flattener ... I don't see the point of imaging (or photographing) astronomical objects where change is not apparent. Do you think you can make some break...
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Mike, why not buy a professionaly made image of the astronomical object of interest? It will be the same view as you can take and it is likely to be a higher...
Rich N.
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Apr 1, 2002 8:32 am
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... You don't have the 0.5 reducer designed for CCD work ??? Did you want to borrow mine ? Dave...
The problem is not with storage or archiving the messages. Most newsservers that are available to people on a public basis and even most of the fee based...
... Because, it is the only way I can see it "live". However, you can see an image / photo even if it wasn't taken by you. Rich...
Rich N.
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Apr 1, 2002 3:11 pm
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Ok. I suggest you look at SEDS in Arizona. Rich...
Rich N.
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Apr 1, 2002 3:19 pm
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Good day Group, Let me see if I can get this straight in my micro-mind: A-P Field Flatteners for film are suitable for CCD imaging, but are simply lacking...
In a message dated 3/31/2002 10:21:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... You can be off by +- 2mm and it won't show on a CCD size field. Roland Christen [Non-text...
This is my understanding. I got an adapter from Texas Nautical which I believe does the trick - I can post pictures of the setup if anyone's interested. Ben ...
In a message dated 3/31/2002 7:11:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, vahe@... ... Right, none of our scopes work with CCDs. Roland Christen [Non-text portions...
In a message dated 3/31/2002 9:51:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... I'm working on a possible soution. I have to get all the dimansions for the various popular...
Hi Ben, all I'm interested in the 67PFxx FF to SBIG ST-10 adapter. From what I calculate, all is needed is a male/female T-threaded adapter tube only 17mm...
But Roland I bet you could produce a scope that works with CCDs, and then you could start competing with the big brands out there! :) Of course APs apos are...
Actually, the issue of Tak vs. AP also comes up on this site as well. One or the other group loves to take pot shots at the other. Truth of the matter is...
... From: Rich N. <rnapo@...> Date: Monday, April 01, 2002 7:11 AM Subject: Re: [ap-ug] Re: Is Takahashi better? ... Ok, I admit it is fun seeing an image...
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Apr 1, 2002 5:41 pm
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Hi Steve - nice snow we're having. Needless sniping aside, there is value in competition. Ali needed Frazier. We get better telescopes when constructive...
... telescopes ... catalogs ... is ... Competition is indeed forcing everyone to produce better and better products, as I see it the current crop of apos are...
Ya know, I don't think it's a big secret that Roland makes telescopes _he_
would enjoy using. Roland's into imaging (Right Roland? Jump in and correct
me I...
Hi Otto, Yes, that fresh snow is a sure sign that spring has finally arrived here in Minnesota <g>. I agree it's great that companies like AP, TMB, Tak, and...
... You might want to ask Richard at: http://www.stellar-international.com/ for such and adapter. He once did something very much like this for me. Tim...
Not to change the subject, But, I'm looking for a reccommendation for an Alt/Az mount to use with my Starfire 102 for visual observing. I have the equatorial,...
... Why not just look at pictures? You'll see more with a big scope pic than you can see with your smaller scope. The answer to all of the above questions is...
Steve, After extensively evaluating the GR-2, and the old version of the Takahashi TeeGull mount, I then decided to help design the stabilized TeeGull Altaz...
I recently purchased a Traveler with this accessory. I will not be using this scope for photography just visual. What if any are the advantages of using this...
Peter, The reducer is very useful for 35mm and CCD photography. For visual, the reducer can reduce the power of the telescope and increase the FOV. If you...
There has been more discussion lately about the excessive amount of marketing that Yahoo does to its group members. My opinion is that we group members aren't...
Hi Richard, A friend of mine just got in your Teegul/Lapides modified mount. I must say it is a great improvement in stability over the standard Teegul. Nice...
This may be the very thing that is causing the delay! The ad people are overtime on this prickly problem as we speak! And besides, there are a "few" FS's,...
