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Started by RobertHowe, 09/15/2004 01:57PM
Posted 09/15/2004 01:57PM Opening Post
Hey all,

I've been monitoring this forum for a few weeks and am impressed by all of the really great photos. With winter skies coming, it's time to take the plunge. What would be a safe, easy to use set of CCD equipment for a beginner? My observing equipment includes first quality 4 and 5 inch refractors on a Losmandy G11 with Gemini and a Starmaster with Sky Commander tracking. I have MacIntosh computers running systems 10 and 9.5. My location is moderately dark to the south and east, moderately light polluted to the north and west. I would prefer a system that minimizes computing.

Ciao

Robert Howe

Robert Howe
Wilbraham MA


TeleVue 85 f/7 // Astro-Physics Traveler 105 f/6 // Astro-Physics 130 f/8.35
Coronado 60 DS
"Scopes, Brains and Wisdom--but no Beauty"
Posted 09/20/2004 12:00AM #1
Has no one any advice for a newbie? I've got a couple of books on order but personal advice would be welcomed...

Ciao

Robert Howe

Robert Howe
Wilbraham MA


TeleVue 85 f/7 // Astro-Physics Traveler 105 f/6 // Astro-Physics 130 f/8.35
Coronado 60 DS
"Scopes, Brains and Wisdom--but no Beauty"