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Posts Made By: Matthew Maness

December 27, 2002 05:31 AM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

LXD55 10" SN

Posted By Matthew Maness
This is a picture of me and my LXD55 10" SN scope with UHTC coatings. Im ready for a night of observing/photographing. Tonight i tried for m42 m45 the horsehead/flame nebula, m31 m33 and m81/82. We'll see how they come out. Im probably one of the younger guys on here, only 16.

January 1, 2003 05:05 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

CCD camera

Posted By Matthew Maness
I would like to get into CCD, but have little cash. Im lookin for maybe a modified webcam, to maybe do some planetary and moon shots. I would like color, and if at all possible would maybe like it to do long exposure, or alot of pictures and can be stacked. Is there anything in the web cam department that can acheive this for me? I work off my back deck, so i can run a cable to my computer inside. If anyone would like to have a project to do, and make one of these for me, just tell me a cost for the products and i can even pay a little for the service if youd like. Keep in mind i have very little cash, so any ideas id be up to.

Thanks
Matt

February 23, 2003 05:46 AM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

My LXD55 10" SN scope

Posted By Matthew Maness
This is a picture of my 10" LXD55 sn scope. I love the scope despite all the nasty rumors. The "guidescope" is semi-homemade, sawed off half the mount where the legs attached and welded it to a piece of aluminum, so i have the luxury of moving the guidscope in case i cant find a guide star where im shooting. The black on the guidescope is a nice contrast to the white of the OTA.

February 25, 2003 03:19 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

M31

Posted By Matthew Maness
Picture of m31, not sure of the exposure time, but this was piggybacked on my LXD55 with a 300mm lens. Cropped and adjusted curves and levels in adobe.

February 25, 2003 03:20 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

M31 2

Posted By Matthew Maness
Picture of m31, about a 5 min exp. 2 exposures stacked and curves adjusted and levels adjustted in adobe. Prime focus with my LXD55 10" sn scope.

February 25, 2003 03:22 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

M42

Posted By Matthew Maness
2 images stacked, i think this is the best image of m42 ive ever taken. Prime focus with my LXD55 10" sn scope.

February 25, 2003 03:24 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

m51

Posted By Matthew Maness
2 images stacked of m51. My first attempt at this galaxy and i was pleased. Prime focus with LXD55 10" sn.

March 8, 2003 09:39 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

Leo Trio

Posted By Matthew Maness
Picture taken with my LXD55 10" sn. Single exposure. Image cropped and adjusted curves

March 24, 2003 01:58 AM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Chemical Factory FOUND

Posted By Matthew Maness
Just now on CNN, a "HUGE chemical factory" was found in south Iraq. They arnt sure if it is used to make weapons yet though, but they tried to camoflauge it so arial photos couldnt see it and also it was surrounded by an electric fence. No shock to me though.

May 10, 2003 09:56 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Total Lunar Eclipse

Posted By Matthew Maness
The totol lunar eclipse is on Thursday night into friday morning. I planned on getting some pictures of it, but of course it is supposed to rain, my luck is not very good, supposed to be clear moday - wednesday, and thursday its suppoed to rain.....

Matt

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