RE: [APML] Strange Star Artifacts in Takahashi FSQ-106N Image

[Alan Voetsch <alanv12952@yahoo.com>]

Hey John,

Thanks for that heads up. I knew I would have to check into the OAG
situation, guess you may have done it for me. Anyway, my current
thinking is that "when" I go to a CCD camera, I'll use it on the
FS-102. I love working with it, and to be sure, I dreaded dropping the
focal ratio to get a speed increase. I figure a CCD camera will help
with exposure times, although I know there are 2 sides to that story.
The Taurus I'd guess to be at least 2 inches thick. Oh well, gotta
explore all the possibilities.

BTW, I suck at processing galaxy shots (in particular). When we we see
a FSQ shot from you?

Alan
 
--- John Mirtle <spampit@shaw.ca> wrote: 
> 	I was hoping to use a Lumicon OAG with my Olympus OM1 for film work.
> So, I ordered the 2" adapter for the FSQ and plugged in the Lumicon
> OAG
> followed by the OM1. Focus needs to rack in about 1/4" further than
> it can!
> As I understand it, your Taurus is more than 7/8" thick, so I don't
> think
> that it will reach focus either. The FSQ seems to be built with a
> guidescope
> in mind. Nice Rosette BTW - your galaxy shots look a bit clipped
> though.
> 
> John Mirtle
> Calgary, Ab. Canada
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org] On
> Behalf Of Alan Voetsch
> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 5:46 PM
> To: Discussion of Film Astrophotography
> Subject: RE: [APML] Strange Star Artifacts in Takahashi FSQ-106N
> Image
> 
> Hey John,
> 
> --- John Mirtle <spampit@shaw.ca> wrote:
> > the field for my next shot. My front cell can be seen at:
> > http://www.astrofoto.ca/john/files/tak2.jpg
> 
> Congrats on the new baby. I'm sure it'll turn into a lethal
> (photographic) weapon in your hands. 8-)
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> 
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> FS-102 G-11/Gemini: http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/tak_fs102
> & http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/fs102
> & http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/takpf
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SCT Astrophotography: http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch/astrophotography
FS-102 G-11/Gemini: http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/tak_fs102
& http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/fs102
& http://www.pbase.com/avoetsch12952/takpf

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