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Posts Made By: Mike Wirths

June 27, 2005 01:22 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Aristoteles 06-26-05

Posted By Mike Wirths

Hi Wes,

Thats a great image no matter what the conditions were! I'm still waiting for a good 1st light run with my Lumenera 075M, its been so bloody hot here and humid the mosquitos are nuts this summer!

-CHEERS

Mike

June 28, 2005 01:31 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Luminera first light (don't laugh...)

Posted By Mike Wirths

Paul,

Looks like a good 1st light image to me, I think in a couple weeks you'll be comfy with the camera/software. Might try what Luca suggested use 30fps. Hey I had to learn my new camera on the road!
Guesss thats why I did'nt get any good images :C

cheers

Mike

June 30, 2005 02:07 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Endymion - June 23

Posted By Mike Wirths

Hi Kirk,

Really a superb pic! I enjoyed this one a lot!
Nice to see some lunar stuff from you again!

--Mike

June 30, 2005 06:46 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sacrobosco 06/26/05

Posted By Mike Wirths

Hi Wes,

Lots of subtle tonal variations and detail, makes you want to stare at it for a long time!!


thanks

Mike W

June 30, 2005 06:57 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

ISS 06-29-05

Posted By Mike Wirths

Wow Wes, thats so cool! grin
Correct me if I'm wrong but is this one showing a bunch more detail than your older ISS images? Or is it just they've built lots more on? Either way if had it set a little faster shutter speed it would have been perfect... what shutter speed did you use?
Maybe I'll give it a whirl one of these days!


thanks for posting it!!

Mike W

July 8, 2005 01:05 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Agrippa and Godin

Posted By Mike Wirths

Hi Wes,

Your last couple lunar shots have been very amazing!! I really like the crater(s) wall detail in this image, very striking!
So how do you like the IR filter now that you've used it a while?
BTW thanks for the tip on the new guide rate on the Sky Commander, I'll definitly have to get that!

cheers

Mike

August 2, 2005 05:11 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sunday Ring of Fire

Posted By Mike Wirths

Just one word Alan...WOW!!!!

August 5, 2005 11:23 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Martian Volcanoes

Posted By Mike Wirths

Fabulous shot Alan!!! 8O

Looks like you took your shot a little earlier than I took mine, thanks for labaeling the volcanic features, I'm not up to knowing them all yet!


cheers

Mike

August 5, 2005 11:33 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Bullialdus July 29 2005

Posted By Mike Wirths

Wow what a sweet shot! I never tire of seeing lunar shots whether they be mosaics, wide scenic ones, or high res like yours, there seems to be a never ending supply of interesting subjects in all manner of lighting! I love it! wink

thanks for posting

Mike

August 5, 2005 11:42 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Clavius enlargment

Posted By Mike Wirths

Hi Wes,

This is one of my favorite shots of yours!! It does hold up quite nicely to enlargement, makes those finest of features stand out better!

--Mike