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Started by SunSpot51, 03/24/2004 02:16PM
Posted 03/24/2004 02:16PM Opening Post
This is just a suggestion or thought. I have seen so many great images in here and often the person posting doesn't post the telescope type, and sometimes when they do it's posted with some initials (RK-555 or something like that). I know it means something to the user, but for someone like me I still have no clue (usually) what type of scope it is. Normally I do a Google search to see what the heck an RK-555 is. I guess my suggestion would be to be to add the scope type and be just a bit more generic in the description...like with my recap when I say it's an 8" SCT.

Just my $.02 worth. Not trying to make a big deal out of this. It just makes it easier to see how what I manage to image stacks up against the beauties other's do.

Thanks!!
Paul Maxson

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Posted 03/24/2004 04:08PM #1
Indeed Paul... not a bad idea at all...
Also, some people assume that because they've mentioned their equipment once ago they "should not" do it anymore... well, there's a lot of new people, and not so new ones, that need a little "reminder" on what it is that was used and how...

So yes, please, if you could make sure to include a "little" description of equipment/settings it would be GREATLY appreciated...


Thanks again to all, and keep it up!



Ivan
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Posted 03/25/2004 02:48PM #2
I agree that it is always very interesting and helpful to know how an image has been obtained. So I, for myself, will always specify clearly my equipment in future posts.

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Luca

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