Re: ATM Apodizing Mask

[paulcsouls@worldnet.att.net]

Dick Suiter has a web page.

http://home.digitalexp.com/~suiterhr/TM/apodize.htm


I tried to make the neutral density filters but I thought they gave strange 
kaliedoscope type images. I don't have excel so I started converting the 
spreadsheet to a  C program but never completed it. Let me know how it works for 
you.

Paul

On 9 Oct 2003 at 8:46, Peter wrote:

> 
> Last night I had the chance to view Mars through a 5" Newt with an
> apodizing mask. I was blown away how well it worked! Comparing the
> image to my 12.5" I'd have to say that it was able to resolve nearly
> as much detail as my larger scope. This item should be in every ATMers
> tool kit.
> 
> Would someone please direct me to a web source for making apodizing
> masks.
> 
> 
> Thanks,