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Posts Made By: James Witt

July 2, 2006 05:29 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

First light TOA130F and sun in UltraViolet light

Posted By James Witt
Dominique,

Very nice image indeed. I would like to know more about the filter too. Would you mind posting specific details on the filter and how it attaches to your TOA-130F?

Thanks,
-JW:

July 3, 2006 11:10 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Again AR 898 @ F36

Posted By James Witt
Gianluca,

Very nice image indeed. Great detail. I personally never get tired of images like this.

Thanks for posting,
-JW:

July 10, 2006 03:49 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Saturn May 2, 2006

Posted By James Witt
Paul,

Very very nice. Love the detail. Mind telling me what scope and camera you used with it? Just curious, was it taken in your back yard?

-JW:

July 11, 2006 04:16 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Two Thirds of the Triade

Posted By James Witt
Hey Wes,

Very nice (as usual). Can't wait to see the mosaic.

-JW:

July 14, 2006 12:20 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Saturn May 2, 2006

Posted By James Witt
Paul,

Have any tips for a novice imaging Saturn?

The seeing was outstanding last night. I bought a used MN56 here on Astromart from Warren Keller. I really like this little puppy! Couldn't believe how well it preformed last night. Its' first light was last night. I started out with the full Moon. Freaking amazing is all I can say. Razor, tack sharp. Stuck in a Tak LE 24mm, then 7.5mm, 5mm, 3.6mm (will it take more) ... a Tak HI LE 2.8 and a Tak Hi-Or 2.8mm (now I'm about 275x). I then snagged a TMB supermonocentric and stuck it into a TMB 1.8x ED Barlow and again, no image break down. Must be good seeing tonight in my light polluted backyard. I went and got a 2.5x TV Powermate and stuck in a 5mm Pentax SMC .965" Ortho, amazing contrast and razor sharp. If I'm doing the math correctly, that's 342x and 381x? All I can say is I'm impressed.

The only thing that bumbed me out is I installed the G-11 Gemini retro-kit yesterday and I couldn't figure out how to use it. I took the kit off this morning because I'm heading up to my place in the mountains for some really dark sky viewing.

-JW:>0

July 19, 2006 04:48 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Julius Caesar-Boscovich/Rima Ariadaeus

Posted By James Witt
Nice shot Wes,

Makes -ME- feel like I am actually there.

Cheers,
-JW:

July 19, 2006 04:51 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Big south pole!

Posted By James Witt
Amazing Mike,

Totally overwhelming. Thanks for the posting. I wonder what a 20" or larger would be like.

-JW:

July 24, 2006 01:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Lacus Mortis Lake of Death

Posted By James Witt
Woa,

Seriously that is a truly amazing image Wes! You and Mike are doing some amazing work. I REALLY enjoy -ALL- the postings too! I can’t believe the detail, totally awesome.

Do you know when the nest release of Registax is due that utilizing the MAP feature?

Cheers,
-JW:

August 31, 2006 02:49 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Eyepiece wrench(?)

Posted By James Witt
On another note,

Any suggestions on cleaning the outside, without taking it apart? How do you clean the smaller ones like a 4mm, 6mm etc.?

Thanks in advance,
-JW:

September 1, 2006 12:10 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Eyepiece wrench(?)

Posted By James Witt
Here's a picture of one of the eyepieces I am talking about.


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