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Posts Made By: Gregory Damiani

January 1, 2004 04:21 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

My first Jupiter of 2004

Posted By Gregory Damiani
Here's the processed version.

Thanks.

Gregg

January 2, 2004 01:48 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Northwoods Orion

Posted By Gregory Damiani
Wow! What a beautiful serene picture. I wish my skies showed a quarter as many strars as your picture does!

Happy New Year

Gregg

January 2, 2004 03:02 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Saturn - Did I get any Encke?

Posted By Gregory Damiani
Here is a less processed image.

Thanks again for looking.

Gregg

January 4, 2004 11:35 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

HaRGB Horsehead

Posted By Gregory Damiani

Ummm .. Uhhh . Wow!

Simply incredible.

Gregg

January 5, 2004 04:19 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Yet another Saturn

Posted By Gregory Damiani
Certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. You have captured excellent detail on the globe (better than I ever have). Your focus is clearly very good.

Referring to your response to my "Solar System" post, If you haven't gotten any Jupiter images you like, its only a matter of time.

When you image Jupiter, how many images are you trying to stack, taken over how long a time frame. Keep in mind, Jupiter canges its appearance relatively "quickly." Is it possible you are trying to stack images that a too disimilar? Or, possibly Jupiter is still too low in the sky wnen you tru to image. Judging by your Saturn, your "Jupiters" should be fine.

Gregg

July 18, 2005 01:27 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Solar viewing, do you get bored with it quickly?

Posted By Gregory Damiani
I've had a PST for a few months now. I love the scope. I am looking forward to winter (I'm in So. FL). I observe much more often with the PST than my night scope. My observing sessions aren't as long with the PST, sometimes only 10-15 mins. I have the PST set up on a camera tripod. I was going to get a driven EQ 1 or 2 for tracking, but I don't really need it. I'm sure the larger aperture Ha scopes offer better views, but if you are afraid of getting bored, $500 isn't too much to risk. I don't think you'll be disapointed. I wasn't!

July 19, 2005 03:29 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Ordered a PST

Posted By Gregory Damiani
Congratulations. Have Fun!

Gregg

July 31, 2005 10:27 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Best EQ mount for PST?

Posted By Gregory Damiani
I can't speak for the 60, but I have a PST. I was goiunt to get a small EQ to track, but decided I really don't need it. What I wouyld gain in tracking convenience, I would lose in weight. I have my PST on a camera tripod - and I REALLY can run outside for 5 or 10 minutes while the kids get dressed, etc.!

When I was consideringf an EQ, I was looking at Orions EQ1 or EQ2 with a single axis drive. I'd get the EQ2 w/the 60.

Gregg

MK67 / LXD55
PST

November 2, 2005 03:11 AM Forum: Home Observatories

Observatory Destroyed...

Posted By Gregory Damiani
Hello Ivan!

I'm glad you and your family are fine.

I also lost my screen enclosure (half of it was in my pool) trees and lots of roof tiles and power. My family is fine. The "backside" of the storm was awful! I was amazed to see the milkyway the first few nights.

I am glad to have my power (and phones) back, but I do miss the stars.

Good luck with the recovery. Be careful driving!

Gregg

December 12, 2005 02:23 AM Forum: Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters

PST Arrived!

Posted By Gregory Damiani
Congratulations! It's lots of fun. What are you mounting it on?

Gregg

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