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- Sun Mar 12, 2017 10:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: First light with the Baader Coronagraph
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2564
Re: First light with the Baader Coronagraph
You do push the envelope for us, thank you!
- Fri Feb 17, 2017 1:47 pm
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Advice on an imaging setup for the Solar Eclipse 2017
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12060
Re: Advice on an imaging setup for the Solar Eclipse 2017
Any Birders out there?
A piece of Baader solar film and a little time gets you a great solar scope.
Mine is a Pentax 80mm, f12 scope with Sony RX100-II camera attached with a Digiadapter.
A piece of Baader solar film and a little time gets you a great solar scope.
Mine is a Pentax 80mm, f12 scope with Sony RX100-II camera attached with a Digiadapter.
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:56 am
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: 3" Feather Touch Focuser
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10788
3" Feather Touch Focuser
Focuser and ES 127 adapter in excellent condition for sale for $445.
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 11:52 am
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Camranger
- Replies: 0
- Views: 10409
Camranger
Reading through the great advice in the posts in the link: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=20967 elsewhere on this forum makes me wonder if anyone is planning on having a Camranger or similar device in their kit for use next August?
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:33 am
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Beautiful Rays
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3367
Beautiful Rays
While putting away the equipment just now after a practice session saw these beautiful rays:
- Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:16 pm
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Ready, Set, Go!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6238
Re: Ready, Set, Go!
I think the key to success is to get as much practice imaging now with eclipse setups, so that when it is eclipse day it is second nature and attention can go to the eclipse itself rather than dealing with the equipment side of things. Absolutely! Another challenge is finding a good observing locat...
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:48 pm
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Ready, Set, Go!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6238
Re: Ready, Set, Go!
The Great American Eclipse page makes it easy to view posts about the topic, thank you.
- Wed Aug 31, 2016 12:55 pm
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Partial Eclipse
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3430
Partial Eclipse
Imaged the partial eclipse from Fort Worth in 2014:
- Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:21 pm
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Ready, Set, Go!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6238
Re: Ready, Set, Go!
Good location Bob, good seeing and ought to be comfortable for the operator too. Looking forward to seeing your images, Tommy
- Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:42 pm
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Ready, Set, Go!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6238
Re: Ready, Set, Go!
An 101mm dark solar filter from Rainbow Symphony was taped inside the lens hood. https://www.rainbowsymphonystore.com/co ... 101mmblack
My observation platform is in Fort Worth, Texas Zip 76102.
My observation platform is in Fort Worth, Texas Zip 76102.
- Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:00 am
- Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
- Topic: Ready, Set, Go!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6238
Ready, Set, Go!
Gearing up for the Eclipse next August:
First light captured using items from the storage bin:- Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:17 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Only Stardust In The Wind - Farewell My Friend...
- Replies: 98
- Views: 11178
Re: Only Stardust In The Wind - Farewell My Friend...
Our very own Star will shine down from the Heavens forever.
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 10:55 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: To ERF or not what really is correct ?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3273
Re: To ERF or not what really is correct ?
Stepping out of the shadows for a moment to compliment this thread! There is a light at the end of the my tunnel (telescope!) - my observatory will be functional again in a couple months after more than a years hiatus. Sure would also like to see such an in-depth thread covering the latest method of...
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 11:49 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Friday and a little Flare
- Replies: 7
- Views: 887
Re: Friday and a little Flare
Hi Derek, the landscape in your DSLR shots is always so interesting, it gives your images a real sense of depth. Thank You, Tommy
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 11:37 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: The Best From Fort Worth
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1085
Re: The Best From Fort Worth
Thanks guys, looks like a big Halloween pumpkin as it sets.
Thanks also for providing so many great images on this forum so I can keep up with solar happenings until everyting is unpacked and in place to pick up my visual observing again, Tommy
Thanks also for providing so many great images on this forum so I can keep up with solar happenings until everyting is unpacked and in place to pick up my visual observing again, Tommy
- Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:26 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: The Best From Fort Worth
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1085
The Best From Fort Worth
Haven't unpacked my real solar gear but here is a shot with the ole Canon 40d and 600mm Tamron:
- Mon Aug 25, 2014 2:45 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Terrible Service by Popular Telescope Sales Co.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 764
Re: Terrible Service by Popular Telescope Sales Co.
The really bad part is I really wanted the equipment.
I'm a little gun-shy about ordering from another supplier, maybe the problem is with the manufacturer.
I'm a little gun-shy about ordering from another supplier, maybe the problem is with the manufacturer.
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 4:00 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Terrible Service by Popular Telescope Sales Co.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 764
Terrible Service by Popular Telescope Sales Co.
Maybe someone else has had a problem with an optitcs related order like this: Ordered a $1200 item and received the wrong one. Sent a letter saying that and was told to keep that wrong part until they could supply the correct one. Now 6 months and 20 letters later my credit card company has given my...
- Thu Jul 10, 2014 1:39 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Eclipse Planning Workshop, Aug 2014, Columbia MO -- help!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1072
Re: Eclipse Planning Workshop, Aug 2014, Columbia MO -- help
Thanks for the responses: Sunwatcher: are you interested in bringing your equipment to our workshop next month? We are hoping to do some local solar outreach during our workshop next August and would welcome any help you would be able to provide. Limited travel support is available. Please email me...
- Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:28 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Picked up keys yesterday.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 816
Re: Picked up keys yesterday.
Thank you Derek, can see the light at the end of the tunnel on getting our apartment and my basement workshop storage built out. The plan is to have all that work done before beginning the pleasure of fitting out the viewing area cabinetry. Sort of like a carrot dangling out there for maybe another ...
- Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:38 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Picked up keys yesterday.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 816
Re: Picked up keys yesterday.
Hi Alexandra, your analytical self is on target considering the info I provided. The glass wall is facing due west and it is the best area available the building management can provide having the best light for our use. That wall is about twenty feet across and provides wonderful light reflected wit...
- Sun Jul 06, 2014 2:08 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Picked up keys yesterday.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 816
Picked up keys yesterday.
So glad to pick up the keys for my new observing site. It is an artists studio with incredible north light (one wall is total glass) on the top floor of our building; however, is used very little these days by only a couple of my neighbors. There is plenty of storage and a great balcony more than tw...
- Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Eclipse Planning Workshop, Aug 2014, Columbia MO -- help!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1072
Re: Eclipse Planning Workshop, Aug 2014, Columbia MO -- help
Hummm....thinking about loading my equipment and traveling to my son's home in Bowling Green (just over a minute of totality) - maybe drive on to Atlanta?
- Sun Jun 08, 2014 12:44 pm
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: What defines the size of the etalon "sweet spot"??
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5697
Re: What defines the size of the etalon "sweet spot"??
Well said Walter, "very interesting"!swisswalter wrote:
very interesting thread, I'm following it with great pleasure, but I'm not able to contribute
- Sun May 25, 2014 3:10 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Tunisia was simply incredible
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2943
Re: Tunisia was simply incredible
Good Deed Mark!
Stephen passed along back to me some very appreciated comments and thanks for the pieces I sent. Those you sent will compliment them.
Tommy
Stephen passed along back to me some very appreciated comments and thanks for the pieces I sent. Those you sent will compliment them.
Tommy
- Thu May 15, 2014 3:45 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Tunisia was simply incredible
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2943
Re: Tunisia was simply incredible
So glad that great telescope has found a new home where it will be appreciated - Thanks Stephen!
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:21 am
- Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
- Topic: Lunt L60 thread dimensions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7330
Re: Lunt L60 thread dimensions
Would this info help? (See photos below.) Measured across the top of the threads = 89mm plus just under 14 thousandths of an inch. Measured across the bottom of the threads = 89mm plus 3 thousandths of an inch. The serial number plate on the module. Please don't consider these to be the most accurat...
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:01 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: New NEAF part II
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4354
Re: New NEAF pert II
For Valery: "... as soon as we will finish the 150mm kit (this month)."
Will this kit work with one of the first black tube Celestron C-8s? (There's one way back in the closet in the garage here in perfect condition except for years of dust on the hard case. It needs to be resurrected!)
Will this kit work with one of the first black tube Celestron C-8s? (There's one way back in the closet in the garage here in perfect condition except for years of dust on the hard case. It needs to be resurrected!)
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:44 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: New NEAF part II
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4354
Re: New NEAF pert II
Thanks for posting the news in real time Bill.
Just wondering if you found any info that might help with the question brought up in one of your other posts: "Post subject: daylight readable monitor"?
Thanks, Tommy
Just wondering if you found any info that might help with the question brought up in one of your other posts: "Post subject: daylight readable monitor"?
Thanks, Tommy
- Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:31 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 18 happy years and the Sun
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1552
Re: 18 happy years and the Sun
Yes!
Congratulations on your anniversary and wishing for you to have many more!
Regards, Tommy
Congratulations on your anniversary and wishing for you to have many more!
Regards, Tommy
- Sun Apr 13, 2014 12:47 am
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: Lunt factory matched 75mm double stack with BF600
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4579
Re: Lunt factory matched 75mm double stack with BF600
Glad to hear it, two people are happy!
- Sat Apr 12, 2014 1:50 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: MoonLIght & Friend
- Replies: 5
- Views: 693
MoonLIght & Friend
Moonlight and a piece of art creates an optical illusion:
- Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:43 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Furry Suns II - Multi Radius RL Deconvolution (Sundays Sun)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1118
Re: Furry Suns II - Multi Radius RL Deconvolution (Sundays
My goodness, you've hit upon the other "Devil" in my life - drawing. A mechanical drawing class in Jr. High during the early fifties started me on my career in engineering. I spent 35 years drawing up plans, specifications, and estimates first with pencil and pen then began using a compute...
- Tue Apr 08, 2014 12:18 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Furry Suns II - Multi Radius RL Deconvolution (Sundays Sun)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1118
Re: Furry Suns II - Multi Radius RL Deconvolution (Sundays
Chris, you are the best in my estimation when it comes to both imaging and follow up step by step explanations. There is only one other poster that equals you/you equal him who lives in Australia that comes to mind. Believe me I think there are many really great imagers on this forum; however, just ...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:57 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Townsville Solar viewing Saturday 5th
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1752
Re: Townsville Solar viewing Saturday 5th
...it's Napoleons fault we drive on the left side. Driving on the left gave me fits a couple years ago when visiting your beautiful part of the world. I spent a lifetime designing and building roadways and bridges so manuerving a vehicle was a real challenge. My brother-in-law who is leaving tomorr...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 11:54 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Townsville Solar viewing Saturday 5th
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1752
Re: Townsville Solar viewing Saturday 5th
Beautiful location for an outreach party Alan! Thanks for the nice photos and hope next Saturday works out perfectly for your group. An interesting tick here for me is seeing the vehicle in the first photo with the steering wheel on the right side. Thinking further, I bet the majority of the frequen...
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:17 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Townsville Solar viewing Saturday 5th
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1752
Re: Townsville Solar viewing Saturday 5th
Yes, the time lapse presentations that Stephen records at outreach events is always interesting and enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing yours too.Montana wrote: I look forward to all the pictures and happy faces
Alexandra
- Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:02 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 10210
Re: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
Hi All, MAYBE someone has solved the problem ??? we all want answered, and we do not need to keep modifying our kit. I live in hope after 25 years of solar viewing in Ha .John. Greg is this you or has someone hijacked that old familiar name? Hope it is you - so nice to see you posting on this forum...
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:57 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 10210
Re: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
I agree but it is tempting.
Steve at Woodland Hills phoned last night to get some last minute details before shipping. It is a pleasure working with folks who provide such good customer service.
Steve at Woodland Hills phoned last night to get some last minute details before shipping. It is a pleasure working with folks who provide such good customer service.
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 4:22 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 10210
Re: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
Well my goodness, I'm going to have to cancel my order for a multi $$$$$ Lunt DS set up ordered just a week or so ago......
Review Quickly Please!
Review Quickly Please!
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 10210
Re: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
Way to go Walter. No matter which way this turns out you get another "Man Card"!swisswalter wrote:Hi George
very interesting. I have ordered one of each type, we will see what happens ;-)
- Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:10 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 10210
Re: Daystar: QUARK the first Hydrogen Alpha "Eyepiece" ?
Hummm....is this one of those, "if it's to good to be true then it isn't", things?
- Mon Mar 31, 2014 2:57 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: March 30 Oxford Lake CBSAP w Stephen Ramsden. !!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1556
Re: March 30 Oxford Lake CBSAP w Stephen Ramsden. !!
Yes, the "Grand Master" arrived!Derek Klepp wrote:Well done James and a bonus having the Grand Master there as well.
More practice for the trip to AU which will be an all time great adventure for everyone!
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:00 pm
- Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
- Topic: Handy device for "clocking" external Etalon 60mm Lunt
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2396
Re: Handy device for "clocking" external Etalon 60mm Lunt
here's a handy device for clocking the front Etalon in a DS setup (Lunt 60mm) Just to be sure before sending the money, are you talking specifically about stacked Lunt LS60FHas? When ordering a set of those filters I asked about needing something like what you describe and was told it would be ok t...
- Sat Mar 29, 2014 12:32 pm
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: Original Coronado 0.5a DS Ha 60 Scope
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2935
Re: Original Coronado 0.5a DS Ha 60 Scope
It is the internal DS version and has been spoken for - thank you for asking.
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- Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:53 pm
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: Original Coronado 0.5a DS Ha 60 Scope
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2935
Original Coronado 0.5a DS Ha 60 Scope
Cleaning out extra equipment; however, haven't figured out a price on this item. Bought it new in '03, Tommy
- Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:39 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: daylight readable monitor?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1571
Re: daylight readable monitor?
Hi Peter, yes your suggestion is the most simple. In fact I've ordered the shade Mark references above and it will be several cuts above the black hood in use here at present. The big feature that I would like to have is the wireless connectivity talked about above as well as multiple monitors, each...
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:54 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Walters Windmill Sunrise
- Replies: 11
- Views: 641
Re: Walters Windmill Sunrise
Since seeing your first photo of that windmill I've been wondering why there are two rods extending to the tail. Maybe one actuates a brake when the wind is blowing over spec? My windmill's tail would fold back parallel to the blades to actuate the brake to slow the blade's rotation in high wind. An...
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: daylight readable monitor?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1571
Re: daylight readable monitor?
Succinct listing of components, thank you - sure would be nice to find leads to sources for them - please anyone?
- Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:37 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: daylight readable monitor?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1571
Re: daylight readable monitor?
Sure would be nice to pass out a few iPads to the folks around the telescope showing what it is seeing.
Lets keep looking.
Lets keep looking.