Re: [APML]: "AstroPhoto" program? Revelation!!!!

[Robert Cadloff/Maura Kealey <bomo@vir.com>]

WCukras@aol.com wrote:

>
> Another option to the software you are looking for would be a book I
> have
> found called "Astrophotography" by Barry Gordon.
> He has created a very unique method of assigning what he calls an "fx
> value"
> to all deep sky and planetary objects. Based on each object's FX
> value, he
> has created a chart that quickly and accurately figures the time of
> exposure
> needed. It will take into account your film speed, f ratio, and
> filters if
> applicable. I have found this book absolutely indespensible.
> It sells for $19.95 and its available from Wilman-Bell, Inc.
> (804-320-7016)
>  give it a try.
>
> Wayne Cukras

  Hot damn! Ya know what? I've got that program too. It's an Excel
spreadsheet, and I found it way back when I used to use Compuserve.

    Omigawd! That's it! The ASTPHOTO program is on Compuserve too, not
AOL. Um, I think.
    Are there any CS users out there who can verify this?

    In any case, I have the FX sheet too, and even modified it for
various eyepiece projection combinations with an 8" f10 SCT.

    Hope you haven't all joined AOL due to my error :)

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R. Cadloff/ M. Kealey

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