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by Pete
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Will there be clear skies anywhere?
Replies: 1
Views: 650

Re: Will there be clear skies anywhere?

It's a crap shoot for sure. Will probably be driving up to the Canadian border and home the same day if the forecast is favorable..
by Pete
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: NGC 4228 Barred Dwarf Irregular Galaxy
Replies: 3
Views: 10760

Re: NGC 4228 Barred Dwarf Irregular Galaxy

That's pretty amazing Roger. Over here I had wind and a high haze to contend with as well as the moon. Didn't even try going out under those conditions. And your 4228 is only 8' X 6' in size requiring a lot of magnification. Doing 5 hours is a big help but given the conditions the sharpness of this ...
by Pete
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Both astronomy and radio in one day
Replies: 1
Views: 8273

Both astronomy and radio in one day

The dome shutter has been jammed since mid-December and the disassembly/repair needs to be on a warm dry day. Like today. With the help of my two sons we got the job done. Stargazing is once again a go. Many astronomy folks are also into ham radio. Not sure why that is but I'm back into it after a 5...
by Pete
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: NGC 2366 Irregular Dwarf Galaxy
Replies: 2
Views: 26358

Re: NGC 2366 Irregular Dwarf Galaxy

Looks more like Hubble than Celestron :wink:
by Pete
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: NGC7000 new proccesing versions
Replies: 4
Views: 42424

Re: NGC7000 new proccesing versions

More nebulosity in the second. How much exposure???
by Pete
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M40 double star and NGC 4284 & NGC 4290 spiral galaxies
Replies: 4
Views: 29381

Re: M40 double star and NGC 4284 & NGC 4290 spiral galaxies

By the time you’re as old as you are you’ve learned everything. You only have to remember it. You did. And this is a phenomenal image Roger. Sorry to learn of your serious health issue and very glad to see you recovering.
by Pete
Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: A Method of Categorizing Double Stars
Replies: 4
Views: 42920

Re: A Method of Categorizing Double Stars

Wow! Couldn't agree more with your approach Tony. But can't imagine viewing with an exit pupil of only 0.33mm. That's not just small, it's so tiny that I didn't realize the eye could process it.
by Pete
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: IC 342
Replies: 3
Views: 23845

Re: IC 342

Actually, the flats are under control. Turns out they weren't the problem. This is a tough object indeed. The outer zone is VERY faint. Different zones processed with PS's lasso tool. Working LRGB instead of OSC would make a big improvement. Don't understand how moonlight causes the problem but perh...
by Pete
Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: IC 342
Replies: 3
Views: 23845

IC 342

Tuesday, 2 Jan 2024 - The moon is down Are my ongoing “light infringement” problems associated with moonlight? I’ve explored everything else. So following up on my Dec 20th log, I’m out on a pristine dark transparent calm moonless night. Maybe Bortle 4.5? And the holiday lights are gone so the horiz...
by Pete
Fri Dec 22, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: IC 1318 - Skunked Again
Replies: 2
Views: 3387

Re: IC 1318 - Skunked Again

Wow! You may be right Mark. I've a follow-up that I've not been able to post as the forum is glacially slow and unforgiving.