Part of the issue is size and transportability vs. aperture. You might have to compromise depending on which is more important. Also the classic style vs. the ultra-compact. I suggest 2" eyepieces, fo

Steven Hawking was correct when he opined that he hoped that the earth would not be discovered by an advanced civilization. The history of advanced civilizations encountering a more primitive civiliza

Thanks. Pricey, yes, but think of all the money I'm saving by no travel, no fancy dining out, no dry cleaning, little gas, lower auto insurance, etc. I have seen some reviews about Canon coating getti

Bob (or anyone), What are some suggestions? Don

I agree. I have been a member for many years and visited often when I lived in GA, but have not gone recently. I prefer it to French Camp and it is about the same distance. I hope to visit more after

I might not make it with the clear skies tonight. I've been working with my new Hyperstar in my driveway and making good progress. I am using NGC7331 as a target as it is fairly bright and well-positi

I am currently using an old CG-5 that I ordered with my Lunt 80 some years ago. It's okay, and I don't have a great deal of experience with it at night, but it seems a little flaky. Tracking drifts, s

I am thinking of ordering an iOptron for my 9.25" Celestron. 1) How do you like yours? Pros and cons? 2) Did you look at the new CEM70? 3) did you get the iGuider? 4) Other Don

I might not make it tonight. I have two scopes set up and aligned in my driveway and I want to take advantage of this clear weather to practice imaging. Don Waters

I have been working with a new guide ZWO ASO290MC and got a few images of Jupiter. These have not been post processed; I simply ran them through Autostakkert and Registax. Some work might bring out fi

Bob, Please add details on subs, flats, etc., as I am trying to learn more and seeing examples is a big help - or email me directly. Which stacking program? Which processing program(s)? Thanks, Don

Good job. Thanks for the early email link. Don

Thanks, Bob, but I had removed the Hyperstar before covering. Although, wish I had known about your Hyperstar before I bought my new one. Never a problem with my 18" UC, even with the winds at Okie-Te

Many thanks, Bob, however, I ran into a small problem.. The next evening was to be clear, so I left it out overnight covered with a light sun screen fabric. A sudden shower came up in the AM and the w

Thanks. I haven't been going out, partially due to not knowing about that, partially due to the virus, and partially due to the fact that I am working on new setups and guiding that I can practice fro

What is the status of the CMO field? Is it open as before? Are there restrictions due to new owner? Don Waters

Very nice. Is they tail visible to naked eye - or just photographically? Don

Last note that I said here expressed concerns about new owner and club's access. Is this all settled now? How about an official update? Don Waters

Very nice. Thank you. Saturday AM is supposed to be clear so I hope to be up. Don Waters

Thanks, Bob, A well written and clear explanation. I do plan to stay with the T3i for a while until I get the hang of it, I see that a cylindrical camera will be best for the f2 - especially for using