Image of the day

Wonderful image Jim!

BTW, how do you pronounce your last name? Is it "thomas" or "toms"? Your name came up at AIC as a guy who knowns how gets the most out of his imaging equipment (bang for your buck).

Tom

November 15, 2009 02:34 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Maxim DL, which version to buy?

Posted By Thomas V Davis

I have Maxpoint and used it for about two years. When I got my AP 1200 I didn't need it any more because the pointing was dead on(at my focal length). It worked well and was easy to use however. If I every go to a longer focal length I'll probably add it back into my software stew.

Tom

December 6, 2009 12:48 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Tom Davis - one of 2009 competition winners

Posted By Thomas V Davis

Thanks guys. It was sort of fun!

Tom

December 6, 2009 12:53 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

New mounting for the guide scope and camera

Posted By Thomas V Davis

Ah yes, the list of adapters grows. You should see my box full of various adapters from setups gone by.

Tom

December 7, 2009 04:37 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

LBN 1022 - a nearby brightening taking place?

Posted By Thomas V Davis

You are right, I doesn't appear as bright in DSS images.

http://aladin.u-strasbg.fr/AladinPreview?-c=06+57+14.7-08+19+56&ident=IRAS+06548-0815&submit=Aladin+previewer

I think you've got something there. Send an email to Bo Reipurth and see what he says:

http://casa.colorado.edu/hhcat/

Tom

December 20, 2009 04:44 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky