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Posts Made By: Bill Friend

October 16, 2002 11:21 AM Forum: Takahashi

Teegul Sky Patrol II

Posted By Bill Friend
Does anyone know what the max weight this mount can handle?

December 11, 2002 08:41 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Saturn by a Canon A-40

Posted By Bill Friend
My first attempt at Saturn (raw, unprocessed image). Its a little overexposed, but I plan to keep at it. I plan to stack images made from a 30 sec movie later this week. Any advice/recommendations is greatly appreciated.

Equipment: Celestar 8 Deluxe, Canon A-40, afocal using Meade 4000 25mm pl.

Thanks, Bill

February 7, 2003 11:34 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

6-day old Moon

Posted By Bill Friend
Canon A-40, thru an FS78 (afocal) using a Meade 4000 25mm pl, and Orion Steadypix.

February 10, 2003 10:06 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Pronto being phased out?

Posted By Bill Friend
I noticed Astronomics has a green Pronto listed as a new closeout in their Used/Demo section http://www.astronomics.com/main/used.asp?n1=5&w=1#Telescopes). Is Televue phasing this out?

Bill

February 11, 2003 08:45 AM Forum: TeleVue

Pronto to be phased out?

Posted By Bill Friend
I noticed Astronomics has a green Pronto listed as a new closeout in their Used/Demo section http://www.astronomics.com/main/used.asp?n1=5&w=1#Telescopes). Is Televue phasing this out?

Bill

March 6, 2003 06:16 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Sunspot region 10296

Posted By Bill Friend
Took this last Saturday (3/01) along the solar limb. Afocal photography using a C8, 25mm plossl and a Canon A40.

April 30, 2003 09:38 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Selling on Astromart/eBay simultaneously

Posted By Bill Friend
Hi Folks,

I've noticed some ads posted here are also posted on eBay as well. One particular seller "reserves the right to end the auction at any time". Which I think translated means if he gets what he's asking on Astromart, he'll cancel the ad on eBay.

Maybe its just me, but I think thats a disservice to potential eBay bidders. If your asking bidders to be serious about following through with the auction, shouldn't the seller just as responsible?

Clear Skies,
Bill

August 21, 2003 06:37 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

New Meade CCD/Software offering?

Posted By Bill Friend
Did anyone else see Meade's ad (back pages, S&T Oct issue) about a new entry level CCD (webcam) and imaging software for $149? I looked for more info on Meade's website, but couldn't find squat.


December 30, 2003 10:08 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Stellarvue 102DN vs orig Genesis (f/5)

Posted By Bill Friend
Hi Folks,

I'd like to get a portable refractor for general viewing. I already have a Vixen GP and a TV Gibraltor mount. But I can't decide if I should go with the new 102DN or a used orig. Genesis. They're about the same length, but the 102DN is about 2 lbs heavier, so not an issue regarding size. I know the Genesis will have a slightly wider FOV, and perhaps better color correction. But the 102DN, new, is still less then a used Genesis. And I wonder if the 102DN would have better transparency vs the 4 element Genesis. Any advice or suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Bill

January 22, 2004 10:44 AM Forum: TeleVue

Ranger and Binoviewer

Posted By Bill Friend
Hi Folks,

I was wondering if anyone would share their experience/advice about using a Denkmeier binoview with the Ranger.

Thanks in advance,
Bill

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