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Posts Made By: Alan Friedman

August 5, 2005 04:40 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Yet another Clavius at High Res

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Kirk -

Beautifully done - I remember admiring the processing values and high sun angle in your images when they were first posted to this forum. It still looks great.

Alan

August 5, 2005 05:09 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars August 4th, 2005 *final image updated*

Posted By Alan Friedman
Excellent!

Alan

August 5, 2005 07:01 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Guericke 07/29/05

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Wes -

A wonderful image and interesting to compare to the first image from space - thanks for including the link.

I never get tired of seeing the moon from OK.

Alan


August 6, 2005 02:18 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars from Massachusetts

Posted By Alan Friedman
Nice work Ed!

Alan

August 8, 2005 04:04 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Hires Wilhelm

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Wes-

Stunning - the resolution is incredible!

I used the IR pass filter on Mars for the first time the other night - I was surprised how much more stable and brighter the image was than in red.

best,
Alan

August 9, 2005 06:14 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Can I use my Mini-DV cam with my reflector?

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Greg -

I've hand held a mini DV camcorder to the eyepiece and also used an adapter (sold by Scopetronics) to attach the camcorder to an eyepiece for afocal projection. It works. The auto focus should be fine -but without tracking you might find it frustrating. Give it a try.

Warning - this can become habit forming!

Alan

August 9, 2005 08:09 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Types of barlows to use for imaging?

Posted By Alan Friedman
Mike -

I've used several of the powermates, the A/P 2X barlow (pre-barcon) and the Baader FFC that is sold through Astro-Physics in the US. They all work beautifully - it comes down to which are the best fit for the focal length of your scope. The FFC can be used from about 3X to 8X with the addition of extensions. The powermates do not change the position of focus much when inserted into the optical path which can be a small convenience. The 2" barrel powermates are quite heavy.

Alan

August 17, 2005 04:23 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

aristarchus region at dawn

Posted By Alan Friedman
Thanks! for all the kind comments.

Kevin - I did rotate the image. Of course with a cassegrain (or refractor) you can rotate the image in the eyepiece just by standing to a different side of the scope.

cheers,
Alan

August 18, 2005 04:49 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars Earlier on Foggy Morning

Posted By Alan Friedman
Very nice, Jim - I am missing the chance to observe mars this week due to travels - glad to catch it through all these great images.

Alan

August 23, 2005 04:04 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Mars August 20, 2005

Posted By Alan Friedman
Hi Paul -

A gorgeous image - I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship between you and your mewlon!!

Alan

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