Re: [APML] Machholz on film

[George Anderson <georgea@cam.org>]

Wow, -10c. Sounds like spring came early.   :^) We have had a mild
winter so far, just clouds...
I have to get back to work on building my schmidt. All the glass is
here, I "just" have to grind and polish the corrector and then work on
the film holders. And it looks like I will be able to score a carbon
fibre tube for the scope.

George Anderson
Montreal Canada

Clear skies and good health

John Mirtle wrote:
> 
> Thanks George!
>         I even guided a couple of shots as long as *four* minutes! The great
> thing about Schmidts is you can record so much in such little time. The
> comet doesn't have time to move! I like sharp comets against sharp stars,
> the Schmidt is one of the few systems to do this without resorting to
> digital jiggery-pokery. As for temps, it was around -10C, winds 10-20KM
> which decreased during the session. Not bad for Alberta at this time of
> year!
> 
> John Mirtle
> Calgary, Ab. Canada
>
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