I am posting the images again (that seemed to cause confusion) with an easier to understand explanation. 1. First is the "odd duck". The image was shot from...
This was the picture<http://www.contracostatimes.com/portlet/article/html/render_gallery.jsp?articleId=11309614&siteId=571&startImage=2>on the front page of...
Yes quite a shock to see anything about Astronomy as the lead front page new story! It's a quiet news day I guess... At least he was looking through the right...
Hello Chris, I have the $15 version from Japan designed by Lawrence Berkeley Labs. It is a achromatic doublet. Quite nice. Takes about 45 mintues to assemble. ...
Thanks Michael - re-reading my message I hope I did not come across as too cynical about this endeavor. Unfortunately so many folks first telescopic...
Not not the least bit cynical, justifiably skeptical perhaps. Then so am I...and I've actually looked thought it!! Both the compound doublet objective, and the...
Also, I don't want to rush to the defence of these little peep scopes, having only used them on terrestial objects. Just haven't had the time to give it a...
I also read the article in the Contra Costa Times but we should see it as presenting the International Year of Astronomy 2009 to a lot of people who otherwise...
Hi Chris and anyone else considering a Canon 5D, You mentioned that you might try DSLR imaging using one of the Canons. Spotted this reference to a problem...
Chris, have you considered the new Canon 50d, 15.1mp, with live view? I have seen prices of $800 for just the body. Just a thought. Happy New Year Ron ... ...
I found the 40d and 50d to be a bit heavy for my liking, although they are excellent bodies. I'm looking at the XSI or the XS. Does anybody in the group has...
Chris, have you considered the new Canon 50d, 15.1mp, with live view? I have seen prices of $800 for just the body. Just a thought. Happy New Year Ron Hi Ron, ...
Hi Chris, I agree that Live View with a large screen is a Godsend! The Nikon D300 that I have been using also has a 900+K pixel live view screen and this ...
Hey gang, While checking out various websites, I came across this really well done bit of Flash animation on the new Ares series of vehicles to replace our ...
Hello all, I was just informed of a new supernova by Dr. Lech Mankiewicz ( http://www.cft.edu.pl/~lech/ )of the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Polish...
Hi all, I'm trying to decide between the Canon XS and the XSI. I like the XSI because of the bigger LCD screen for day-to-day shooting, but I'm a little ...
Chris, or anyone..... Do the Canon cameras, with Live view, have a external plug so you can display the live view on a DVD player or laptop? Happy New Year to...
Hi Ron, Â Â Â Yes this is possible with the supplied EOS software CD and a Canon camera connected to your computer by USB. I am not using this feature myself...
Thanks Chris. Happy New Year to you too. Ron ... Canon camera connected to your computer by USB. ... possible from a computer in the field is a primary...
Happy New Year ! Who would like to give a presentation at the upcoming SIG meeting ? We have openings, so if you have anything you would like to specifically ...
Unfortunately, Michael will have his plate full the first few weeks in January. The asteroid talk will have to go to another month. We are totally open for...
Show and tell sounds good to me. It would be fun to see some of the newer cameras that folks are buying. I'll bring along my Atik 16HR to show off. It may...
Alright gang, Then Show & Tell it will be. Bring your Astronomy related holiday gifts to the next SIG meeting for a rousing Show & Tell session. Perhaps we can...
(Sorry I am late to comment Rob) I can show some of the new DSLR work I have been doing over the holidays. I got into this recently to contrast DSLR quality...
