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Posts Made By: Debbie Whitaker

September 18, 2002 11:55 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Stupid Scope Trick

Posted By Debbie Whitaker
Charlie,

Next time go down the Grand Canyon on a mule. The mules will carry your scope and tripod easily. That way you don't wear yourself out and you energy left over for observing. The mules do all the work and you could also use your binoculars to see the canyon while riding.

Debbie

September 22, 2002 02:53 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

TV-102 Hot Brew: Nova Sgr 2002

Posted By Debbie Whitaker
Ron,

Do you have the RA and DEC coordinates for this object? I'd like to give it a try.

Debbie

March 13, 2003 07:45 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Herschell Marathon for large GOTO scopes.

Posted By Debbie Whitaker
I've done the Herschel 400. My advice to anyone is to smell the roses and enjoy the journey. I tried not to observe over 50 objects a night. Otherwise, I feel rushed and my notes are not as good. I'm doing the Arp 100 right now and I try to observe only 25 galaxies a night so I can study each galaxy in detail.

Debbie

October 24, 2003 09:01 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Caldwell Objects? Do you do them?

Posted By Debbie Whitaker
I went for the Herschel 400 list also. I'm not officially doing the Caldwell list but some are interesting to view. I've done about 80 objects on this list, most were on other lists. I especially like the DeepMap 600 List. It is sorted by constellation. See http://pages.sbcglobal.net/raycash/dmcon.htm

Debbie

November 13, 2003 09:34 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Death Valley viewing?

Posted By Debbie Whitaker
Is January a good time to go to Death Valley? Where is the best place to stay? Thanks,

Debbie

August 18, 2004 06:00 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

How do you shoot a whole roll?

Posted By Debbie Whitaker
I shot 25 exposures back in July and used the remaining shots on my dog. But the daylight shots didn't come out because I forgot to take the camera off the "B" setting. Something I need to watch out next time. By the way, how long should the film be in camera if I want to wait until next time?

Debbie

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