Not in produced yet since I haven't done him a commercial portal. Did I tell you that I will get it for free?

Actually, I am going to help him to create a portal for his imagers. I will be doing it once I have finished my examination.

Nice one. The Moon is so dark these days caused by the haze.

So, anyone took the photo of the comet SWAN? I hope that we will have clear skies next year after the signing of the haze contract. (Is it called so?)

The Indonesia, The Haze, The Problem.

Ok guys, another visual observing for you. The orionids are at peak on this Saturday. Look to the constellations Orion. The best time to see is before dawn. Stay tune!

Edited: Guys, I have just updated the first post. How do you feel it? I need someone to post the images on the first post.

This post has been edited by Mr.LKM: Oct 19 2006, 01:46 PM

Everything related to Astronomy will be welcomed. Bro, do you mind to list me the hardwares needed to make the adapter? I hate the haze! I really hate it. However, I will try my luck tonight. It totally depends on luck.

I am now planning on my future telescope setup. Most likely, it will be Celestron CGE-1100. I am not sure whether I want to get the whole equipment or just plainly the mount with Meade LX200R OTA. I'm waiting for my friend's review on C11 (OTA on CGE-1100) and 10" LX200R OTA.

The CGE mount with the tripod are around 40KG. They can be disassembled into parts, so I don't have to worry. Maybe the observatory will be located at Chile. As I said, this is a plan for the next 15 years. By the way, if I am rich enough, I will get a AP900 from Astro-Physics. It's priced at USD4000. May be at the end, I will not get any GEM mount but just a wedge. To be exact, that's not Ritchey-Chretien OTA but modifed RC. I am interested in RCOS RC OTA though.

*End of Imagination*

If I am here, I won't go into deep sky imaging "deeply" as the skies here are just not good enough for this. A very clear sky is exceptional though. Mostly I will take planetary imaging instead.

1.25" barrel, where am I going to look for it. The size of the plumb has to be larger than 1.25" or smaller than it?

Did I inform you that I have successfully formed the Astronomical League in my school?

I don't think so. The RCOS 10" RC just cost thoudsands (USD).

The advantage of using a standard 1.25" barrel is that you can attach all those special eyepiece filters to enhance your astrophotography.

It seems quite easy huh? I am wondering whether to do it myself or buy the ready adapter.

What about Justice League?

What is the university? I would like to arrange a trip for my members. If the telescope is shipped to here but not made here, I don't find any unreasonable reason as the shipping itself is so high.

When I saw the email notification, I thought a new comer is here.

By the way, do you know what is that university?

Regarding taking good astrophotos, you need to have the exposure correctly because as a telescope user, the aperture is fixed. By the way, I assume you that you are using your digicam to take photos.

Moon is the easiet object to image, so you should start with it. First, point your camera to the Moon, make sure that your focal ratio is at the lowest value and then set your camera to infinity focus and spot metering. Try to figure out the best exposure value and then take it! Afterthat, sharpens it in photoshop to exaggerate the details. There you go.

Comet SWAN did burst out some days before. By the way, Mercury is going to transit the Sun next Thursday. I think I am going to SG and meet those guys who have solar telescopes.

Mine is 8" LX90. I am planning on a 10" LX200R or maybe a newer scope in the LX200 series. If I am going to any larger than 10", I will mount them all on EQ mounts (most probably Celestron CGE or Losmandy G11) in my observatory. However, I wonder when will I have these. It might be 30 years later.

K.K. Looi at InfinityInfocus.com

If you want another source, I can provide you, PM me.

You are a pro! Where did you take this photo? Planetaurium Negara? UM?

syapl, I think what can you do with DSLR is to shoot star trails, it's very nice if you have your dslr shutter opened for up to 3 to 4 hours!

March05, you are really my hero! I found that quite a number of guys lost focus when they are using the H-alpha filter.

By the way, I think you still have some equipments remained unknown to us. Tell us!

Deepyu, don't think about it. Even if I get my 10" LX200R, I won't feel sorry to my 8" LX90 which makes me so happy.

I thougth there is B mode? You live in Kluang, don't you? Just come over my place and share the telescope together!

Yes, deepyu, your meteor shower photos! Don't break your promise!

March05, again, I used your transit photos. By the way, could you tell me what does 9thnth4 mean?

This post has been edited by Mr.LKM: Nov 11 2006, 12:07 AM

I see. By the way, do you mind to provide me the info of exposure time and the settings used as well as your Casio model number?