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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Best digital SLR for astro imaging
by Dale Hooper 13 Jan '05

13 Jan '05

Here are two: The New CCD Astronomy, by Ron Wodaski The Handbook of Astronomical Image Processing (includes AIP4WIN software), by Berry & Burnell - currently out of print - they will be releasing a 2nd edition in about a month. ------------------------- Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Best digital SLR for astro imaging Patrick, You can see the results of both cameras in the challenge section of the digital-astro group. This is what I did before I bought my Rebel. I don't have the link right now but as soon as I get back online I'll send you the link. By the way, can anybody recommend a book on image processing? Debbie

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Best digital SLR for astro imaging
by astrodeb＠charter.net 13 Jan '05

13 Jan '05

Patrick, You can see the results of both cameras in the challenge section of the digital-astro group. This is what I did before I bought my Rebel. I don't have the link right now but as soon as I get back online I'll send you the link. By the way, can anybody recommend a book on image processing? Debbie > > From: Patrick Wiggins <paw(a)trilobyte.net> > Date: 2005/01/11 Tue PM 08:42:08 MST > To: utah astronomy listserve <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Best digital SLR for astro imaging > > I've had a few conversations off list about using digital SLRs for astro > imaging. > > So far I've heard from those who like the Canon 10D, Canon Rebel, Nikon > 70 and Nikon 100. > > Anyone care to chime in with their opinions? > > Patrick > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com >

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Comet at zenith now (~8:25 pm)
by astrodeb＠charter.net 13 Jan '05

13 Jan '05

Our power was out for three hours Tuesday night so I took advantage of the darker skies and viewed with comet with the 15 X 70 binos. It was a neck bender. The Double-Cluster, M35, M37, M38, M45, and NGC 7789 were also nice to view through the binoculars. The comet is still bright like a un-resolved globular cluster. And it was naked eye in Green Valley! Debbie > > From: Patrick Wiggins <paw(a)trilobyte.net> > Date: 2005/01/12 Wed PM 08:23:40 MST > To: utah astronomy listserve <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Comet at zenith now (~8:25 pm) > > The comet is nearly at the zenith as I post this. > > Seems a little fainter and perhaps a little smaller but still naked eye > and very easy to see in even small binos. > > Time to start taking pictures. > > Patrick > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com >

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Re: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Funny moments
by astrodeb＠charter.net 13 Jan '05

13 Jan '05

Chuck, I had to go back to Blockbuster because the movie "Collateral" was way scratched so I know what you mean. I hope the next copy works. But I can't afford to buy a DVD everytime I want to watch a movie. But I do see your point. I think I'll stay away from Blockbuster in the future and try another store. No cable or phone yet but at least the sun is out. Debbie > > From: Scott Catron <zaui(a)yahoo.com> > Date: 2005/01/12 Wed PM 01:37:47 MST > To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Funny moments > > --- Chuck Hards <chuckhards(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > I never saw "Contact"; it came out during the > > diaper-changing segment of my life IIRC, missed a lot > > in those days. Worth buying? (I don't rent) > > Chuck, > > I don't know what your objections to renting are, but if it's cost (as it is > with me), you could check it out of the library. > > I enjoyed it, FWIW. > > Scott > > ===== > --- Scott Catron - zaui(a)yahoo.com --- > You can do anything you set your mind to when you have Vision, Determination, and an Endless Supply of Expendable Labor. - Dr. E. L. Kersten > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com >

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Re: Renting vs. Buying
by Chuck Hards 13 Jan '05

13 Jan '05

Hi Scott, it's not the cost, it's that rentals usually are too badly scratched to read if a DVD, or too dirty and worn to track correctly if VHS. I have a young daughter and we've tried library copies, but they seem to be just as bad. Worse, if a juvenile title. You have to be one of the first few patrons (or renters) to use it for it to be in good enough shape to work it seems. Thanks anyway! Scott Catron wrote: > I don't know what your objections to renting are, > but if it's cost (as it is > with me), you could check it out of the library. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: sunshine!
by Lambert, Aaron 13 Jan '05

13 Jan '05

Thanks for the warning. I've read enough scary tales about solar viewing to convince me to just stick with a projection system - especially with my kids. Plus that way, as Chuck pointed out, many people can view it at the same time. Aaron > -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Bauman > Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: sunshine! > > > Aaron, I'm a horrible bug on this subject: but make certain that > there is no way you can damage your vision. It's extremely easy to > blind yourself with using a telescope to view the sun. You really > have to know what you're doing -- I'm sure Chuck can give you all the > pointers. Thanks, Joe

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: sunshine!
by Lambert, Aaron 13 Jan '05

13 Jan '05

Thanks for the lengthy reply about the sun spotters! I look forward to seeing your scopes at the swap meet so I can get a better idea of what to do. Aaron

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Moon/weather relationship
by Chuck Hards 12 Jan '05

12 Jan '05

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Re: Best space/sci-fi movie ever
by Chuck Hards 12 Jan '05

12 Jan '05

Hey Rich, if you're talking about "The Sentinel", I read it about a year after I learned to read. I owe my late dad a debt of gratitude for my interest in science and science fiction, I devoured his paperbacks and textbooks. The Ley and Bonestell was right next to the Sci-fi..."Tales from the White Hart", "Childhood's End", I read them all. Heinlien (whom I met once, no kidding) was also a favorite, Vonnegut, Lester Del Rey, he even had such classics as "Earthbound" by Milton Lesser, and I loved the old pulp writers like Stanley Weinbaum. Before there was ET, before there was Mr. Spock, there was "Tweel" (sp?)... Memory lane, indeed! Rich Tenney wrote: > If I'm remembering correctly, the seminal short > story > the film is loosely based on takes place on the > earth's moon. Look for it if you haven't read it. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com

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Comet at zenith now (~8:25 pm)
by Patrick Wiggins 12 Jan '05

12 Jan '05

The comet is nearly at the zenith as I post this. Seems a little fainter and perhaps a little smaller but still naked eye and very easy to see in even small binos. Time to start taking pictures. Patrick

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