Re: [ATM] thru the looking glass

[Ken Lowther <hermit@outofoptions.org>]

Having already argued this side, I'll switch over for a bit. ;-)

CCD does make the scope more useful in more locations and we should all 
probably
think of doing a little organized research.

Ken

Quoting Ina Ron Lippard Renaissance Reproductions <renrepro@surfglobal.net>:

>     As a young adult,my goal was a 24" cass with my speed graphic 2 1/4X3
> 1/4.I'd use it for wide field or thru the back as it were,parafocal/prime
> focus?
> The idea of doing pinpoint B&W photos of nebula and star fields really
> intrigued me.I still feel that way.This whole idea of using a computer to
> make photos,(like watching TV) goes against the grain if you will.To do wet
> photography is low tec,just my speed.I wonder what it would be like if you
> could actually look thru the Hale with an eyepiece.It's the stuff of
> dreams.I'll have to be satisfied with the lunar eclipse I shot thru my
> little 6"newt. hand-holding the camera at the eyepiece.The photos turned
> out better then My wildest dreams.Meantime,I'll be more satisfied jumping
> thru the eyepiece of my trusty 8" Cave,and chase the white rabbit thru the
> cosmos.
> regards,Ron
>
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Hermit, holed up in Youngstown, Ohio
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