Posts Made By: Luis Bartolomei

Hi folks,

I am trying to get into astrophotography with my TV 102 on my GP (not DX) mount. The 102 is attached to the GP via the TV clamshell ring. I will have a reducer/corrector that will bring the f ratio down to 6.9. I will attempt to guide with a Pictor 201XT (gulp!) and my SS2K. (I know, I need the 'special' cable. Incidentally, if anyone knows where I can get one, I would kindly appreciate advice on that as well.)

My question: Any budget-conscious tips or advice on what I shoud use to guide? Is off axis possible, given my use of the reducer/corrector, since the camera threads right into it? Guidescope/rings set-up that could incorporate the clamshell? Get rid of the clamshell and go for another ring system? Accesory plate - balance problems with that?

Any input as to the above would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all in advance.

Luis Bartolomei

O.k. Now I need a change of underwear!

What do you people make out of the Red Heifer in Israel? I kinda get a sick feeling bout that rusty calf.

C8 OTA @f 1.95 with Fastar on my Vixen GP, using my ST-237. 3x10 second images. DDL filter and contrast adjustment with CCDOPS.

Thanks for looking.

Luis B.

I was mulling over putting my PST on the block to free up some $.

I took it to work today, and in between clients, I just observed for about 15 minutes. In that time I saw a prominence that shot out to about 1/5 of the sun's diameter and then broke off into space. HOLY COW! The PST stays.

I had not seen that kind of action before. Was that a flare or just a spectacular prominence?

Hi All.

I just got back inside from observing with my PST. I ssaw the most incredible prominence I've seen in the months I've owned the scope.

The thing started out a a very bright prominence, then is rose out of the sun into space, and kept on going! 8O The thing stretched out from the sun to about 1/5 of the sun's diameter before it broke off. Was that a flare or just a spectacular prominence?

Thanks.

Luis B.

Hello,

Do any of you have good recommendations for where to put some college $$ for my kids (ages 4 and 2)? I feel like I'm starting too late already!

Any experienced advice is greatly appreciated.

Best,
Luis B.

Shot it a couple of weeks ago. I love this cluster. Minimally processed with CCDOPS 5. Used my old C-8 in Fastar configuration on my GP. Unguided (can you tell? ). I'm either having trouble with my drives or with my alignment. Can't tell which yet.

Any criticism and/or advice is welcome. Particularly on how to reduce the size of those stars!

Anyone tried these out yet? Wondering about getting one. It would save me the additional $$ of mounting a guidescope on my already taxed Vixen GP.

Anyone tried these out yet? I'm thinking of picking one up. It would save me the $$ of mounting a guidescope on my already taxed Vixen GP. I'll be shooting with my ST-237 through my TV-102.