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Posts Made By: Marc Whitsett

June 25, 2011 05:27 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Bill Me Later option through Paypal

Posted By Marc Whitsett
I've used it twice, for me it was a good deal. Do not miss the final [total] payment or you will pay dearly in interest and penalties. We stalled payments for 6 months on thousands of dollars of electronics with no interest or fees...it was well worth it in my book. Just read the fine print and know what you're getting into if you mess up.

January 25, 2012 07:29 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Nightscape CCD camera

Posted By Marc Whitsett
Good info.

Were you using 32 or 64 bit Windows 7? I assume USB, no Firewire?

Is it Mac compatible?

Cheers.

Marc

May 6, 2012 01:08 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Trying to Get a Full Solar Disc with Webcam: Help!

Posted By Marc Whitsett
Marc Whitsett said:

Not sure if I should post here.

I have a Pronto 70.4mm f6.8 that easily shows a full solar disc with a Solarmax 60mm with visual observing. However, the 2 webcams I have have an effective focal length of around 5 mm. The image is about 70-80% of the solar disc. I am trying to use ANY focal reducer that might give me the full disc, but I lack focuser in-travel, I think only by about 3-5 mm.I can't afford a DSLR at this stage, plus I have no skill with DSLR.

Am I screwed? Any experience or thoughts surrounding this appreciated. The interest is imaging the Venus transit.

Cheers. Marc Whitsett


smile Finally able to get a full solar disc on my Pronto [see attached] with a webcam. Thanks everyone for all the help! 8O

Cheers.

Marc

April 23, 2013 10:21 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

My credit card number was stolen when I renewed 4/

Posted By Marc Whitsett
My Mastercard has been hijacked 3 times in 2 years. I sure as hell didn't blame a vendor for it. Ever. It happens. Get over it, and call your credit card company. It is your job and their job to monitor your card activity. It isn't a vendor's fault.

Just my 3 cents.

October 10, 2009 12:14 PM Forum: Polls

My favorite sport to watch is ...

Posted By Marc Whitsett
Bicycling on TV is great when done well...the Tour of Ireland most recently, and the Tour de France being good examples of very good coverage. I vote bicycling.

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