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by Galactus
Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: Light Pollution and Skyglow
Replies: 7
Views: 2831

Re: Light Pollution and Skyglow

I don't know where the quote comes from, but "follow the money" seems to be quite apropos here. When Sony and Kodak (ON Semi) saw the handwriting on the wall about the future of CCD imaging, the first thing they did was cut way back on research and development investment in CCD technology...
by Galactus
Thu May 14, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: From the "good enough for me" file
Replies: 8
Views: 3799

Re: From the "good enough for me" file

Bruce D wrote: Thu May 14, 2020 5:30 pm Thanks George, I appreciate the comment though I hope the moniker "Gray Eminence" doesn't stick LOL
Good to see you on the zoom meeting, you look well.
Well, "Life Member" kinda implies "His Eminence is gray."
by Galactus
Thu May 14, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: From the "good enough for me" file
Replies: 8
Views: 3799

Re: From the "good enough for me" file

Nice image, Bruce! This was a simple, no-nonsense, no tricks image that is something that a gray eminence such as yourself can present to our less experienced imagers. Well done!
by Galactus
Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M97 - The Owl Nebula
Replies: 7
Views: 2989

Re: M97 - The Owl Nebula

Really nice, Steve! As the others mentioned, I have found this a difficult visual object from my yard. Well Done!!!
by Galactus
Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:19 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: The OLD Naval Observatory / National Observatory in Foggy Bottom, Washington,DC
Replies: 5
Views: 3928

Re: The OLD Naval Observatory / National Observatory in Foggy Bottom, Washington,DC

Very interesting video, George. My favorite part was where Lincoln, out on an evening stroll to escape the pressures of the Whitehouse, showed up unannounced. What a surprise that must have been. Mike, that is my favorite part too. Every President needs a place to release. I am happy Mr. Lincoln fo...
by Galactus
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:06 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: The OLD Naval Observatory / National Observatory in Foggy Bottom, Washington,DC
Replies: 5
Views: 3928

The OLD Naval Observatory / National Observatory in Foggy Bottom, Washington,DC

I just received this in my inbox as a former DC resident who tries to keep up with my adopted hometown. It is a film https://archive.org/details/FoggyBottom ... 80x72016x9

I hope you will enjoy!
by Galactus
Wed Aug 23, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Howie Glatter RIP
Replies: 1
Views: 1873

Re: Howie Glatter RIP

I was saddened to read this; thanks for letting us know Paul. I did not know him well, but I met Howie at the Sky & Telescope party at my first NEAF and that was a trip! I recall meeting him subsequently and he was so nice and funny. He had a BIG personality and was mercurial. He made a stamp on...
by Galactus
Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:53 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: That's a negative
Replies: 5
Views: 3392

Re: That's a negative

Apollo XX wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:49 pm

Looking forward to seeing your sketches 😁
Like Mike said. If I see yours, it might encourage me...
by Galactus
Wed May 25, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: WPRI TV 12 Mars Oposition Story 5-23-16 5:55PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6581

Re: WPRI TV 12 Mars Oposition Story 5-23-16 5:55PM

8) Thanks guys! Those comments from my friends make the effort worth it!
by Galactus
Mon May 23, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: WPRI TV 12 Mars Oposition Story 5-23-16 5:55PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6581

Re: WPRI TV 12 Mars Oposition Story 5-23-16 5:55PM

Thanks, Pete! Still looking for the link to the story and that is specifically why I put that ASSNE Logo sticker on my scope!