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Posts Made By: Mike Vollmer

November 13, 2005 07:11 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

NGC 6914

Posted By Mike Vollmer

That's a beautiful shot Augie!

Mike

November 20, 2005 05:02 PM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

B 343 & NGC 6888

Posted By Mike Vollmer

Beautiful shot! I love it. Keep them coming!

Mike

December 3, 2005 03:12 PM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

Yet one more M31

Posted By Mike Vollmer

Great shot Ivan. I'm curious how you like the IDAS filter? Do you image from a light polluted area? How is it just for casual observing?

Mike Vollmer

January 6, 2006 05:44 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

I got $500.00 and NEED to get something

Posted By Mike Vollmer

You can generally pick up a good deal on an ST-4 for about that. Sounds like you have an interest in imaging. The ST-4 is a real nice addition if you are going to do any long exposure photography at some point (unless you use guide dog, or other).

Mike

April 24, 2006 11:41 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

What Do You Do Aside From Astronomy?

Posted By Mike Vollmer

Good question. My main interests are my wife and son. I am also a Cub Scout Leader which takes a very large portion of my time. Organic Research Chemist by trade. My other "Hobby" is racing. Attaching a picture of the "other woman". Life begins at 280mph.

May 15, 2006 10:29 AM Forum: Film Astrophotography - Imaging and Processing

M8,M20 & M21 Montage

Posted By Mike Vollmer

Very nice! Looks like it is very well focused also.

Mike

June 16, 2006 10:34 AM Forum: Home Observatories

In progress Dome

Posted By Mike Vollmer

Excellent workmanship! What is the material you are using for the skin?

Mike V.

December 30, 2013 03:21 AM Forum: Digital SLR AstroPhotography

digital camera

Posted By Mike Vollmer

I have a T2i and like it pretty well. I bought it just before the T3i was released, and if I had known it was coming, I would have waited to get the flip out rear screen. Other than that the 2 are the same. I can tell you that the flip out screen would be REAL HANDY unless you like laying on your back under the scope on the cold ground. The sensitivity still is marginal with reds, but unless you want to send it off to Hap G you'll learn to live with that.