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by Paul D
Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:05 am
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: NGC 6946 Spiral Galaxy and NGC 6939 Open Cluster
Replies: 7
Views: 1639

Re: NGC 6946 Spiral Galaxy and NGC 6939 Open Cluster

Roger, I think Skytools is perhaps one of the best astronomy programs out on the market today. Believe me, I own most of them. I have the observing edition and it can do anything I ask of it. As you mentioned, with the observing edition it tells you what is up in what part of the sky. What time is b...
by Paul D
Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Four Student Summer Projects
Replies: 2
Views: 2054

Re: Four Student Summer Projects

Mark, You toughly impress me with the projects you do with these students. The amount of data you collect is amazing. I personally don't know if I would have the patience to dive into the projects you undertake. Not to mention to figure out how to establish where to begin with your projects. I hope ...
by Paul D
Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: Sun 'n Moon
Replies: 7
Views: 1540

Re: Sun 'n Moon

Steve,

You are making me want to sell my PST and buy a Lunt. I am very impressed with the detail you are seeing on the sun.
by Paul D
Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M92 and M107
Replies: 4
Views: 1378

Re: M92 and M107

Congratulations Roger,

You imaged Pease 1.

This image is one off the internet.
Image

This one is yours that I played with to tease out Pease 1
Image
by Paul D
Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: The Imager's Studio
Topic: M92 and M107
Replies: 4
Views: 1378

Re: M92 and M107

Roger,

Great images of two fine globs. I wonder if you have ever tried the challenge and imaged M15 specifically looking for Pease 1 in the image.
https://www.ursa.fi/blogi/zeniitti/wp-c ... /pease.jpg
by Paul D
Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Meade Instruments
Replies: 4
Views: 3140

Re: Meade Instruments

Both are great Rose. Feather Touch is just a bit better as far as fine focusing and smoothness of use. Andy has a Feather Touch on his 18" dob and you can feel the difference between my Moonlight and his Feather Touch. But again, if you go with a Moonlight you wont be disappointed. I personally...
by Paul D
Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:22 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Meade Instruments
Replies: 4
Views: 3140

Re: Meade Instruments

Rose,

Can't go wrong with either a Moonlight or a Feather Touch focuser. A bit pricey but worth every penny. I may consider upgrading my Moonlight on my 16" to a Feather Touch but we will have to see how Stellafane affects my pocket LOL..
by Paul D
Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Meade Instruments
Replies: 4
Views: 3140

Meade Instruments

I was briefly reading an article in Astronomy Technology Today where Orion Telescopes has acquired Meade Instruments. Should be an interesting development. More information can be found here www.telescope.com
by Paul D
Sun Jun 13, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: Astronomical Events
Topic: Invite to See the Sun in All Its Glory
Replies: 4
Views: 4144

Re: Invite to See the Sun in All Its Glory

Steve,

Wanted to ask you last night what HA scope you were using but I forgot after watching your great moon images.
by Paul D
Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:16 pm
Forum: Astronomical Events
Topic: Tracking Apophis live.
Replies: 0
Views: 1951

Tracking Apophis live.

As of 11pm on Sunday night a livestream was started on YouTube that is tracking Apophis. I have no idea how long the stream will last but you can view it here if you are awake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLMG2CpzWVg Just look for the cursor arrow on the screen to see where Apophis is. Best view...