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Posts Made By: Alan Friedman

August 1, 2005 05:30 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

New color experiment!

Posted By Alan Friedman

Hi Luca -

Lovely capture of active region 792. I was out looking over the weekend too but in very turbulent air - I do not think I can match your resolution.

I think you can apply more sharpening to the image. Here I applied a 1.0 pixel diam unsharp mask in Photoshop. H-Alpha images can be easily over processed attempting to pull detail that is hidden in the daytime seeing undulations - but I think you have more resolution to be enjoyed here.

best wishes,
Alan

August 1, 2005 05:40 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars 31/7/2005

Posted By Alan Friedman

Hi Anthony -

That's a very fine Mars image!

Alan

August 1, 2005 06:59 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Plato

Posted By Alan Friedman

Hi Ed -

Beautiful view with the long shadows.

Alan

August 2, 2005 04:29 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Eye of Mars

Posted By Alan Friedman

Hi Mike -

Very nice work - looking forward to seeing more Mars images from that big Starmaster!

Alan

August 2, 2005 04:47 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sunday Ring of Fire

Posted By Alan Friedman

Thank you for sharing your comments - I'm glad you enjoyed the image!

Alan

August 2, 2005 04:50 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sunspot group AR 792 July 29, 2005

Posted By Alan Friedman

Nice work Paul! You must be a happy camper to have a big sunspot group travelling the solar disk again.
I look forward to following it in your images.

Alan

August 3, 2005 04:56 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

To Phoenix, Arizona amateurs....

Posted By Alan Friedman

Congratulations, Paul - that should be a fabulous performer.

We had thunderstorms too and I haven't bought a thing. :S

Alan

August 3, 2005 07:18 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Bullialdus July 29 2005

Posted By Alan Friedman

Wesley Higgins said:

Bullialdus to me looks like a miniature Copernicus with the central peak from Theophilus .


Totally - almost looks like Photoshop composite. Beautiful image!

Alan

August 5, 2005 02:11 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Martian Volcanoes

Posted By Alan Friedman

I really appreciate all the comments and encouragement, and Carlos - thank you for the detailed description of the albedo features which will become easier for all of us to see, image and enjoy in the coming months.

steady skies -
Alan

August 5, 2005 02:15 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sunset on Mare Crisium

Posted By Alan Friedman

Hi Jim -

Almost nighttime and a little spooky! This is one of the most beautiful areas of the crescent moon - thanks for posting it.

Alan