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Sub Dwarf
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Opinions, not a review -
24th June 2009, 11:34 PM
While looking at ninian boyles site, i discovered this book
Using Your DSLR for Astronomy Imaging
Seems as though you never actually "own" a copy its hosted online.
Has anyone seen/read this, what do they think?
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Star Forming
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
25th June 2009, 08:57 AM
erm, I think i'll spend my 50 squid on something else lol
Theres lots of free advise and info on astrophotography online and lots of books cheaper & (probably better) in the shops.
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
25th June 2009, 09:08 AM
Not for me then. When I buy a book, I want it on my bookshelf.
Ron.
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Sub Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
25th June 2009, 12:34 PM
you know i cannot find the magazine, but the sky as night gave the impression there was so much advise available to astronomers on his site.
Indeed there is, but you would need a mortgage to pay for it.
i dont think i'll be going there again
Wisbech Star Party (East Anglia),Parklands Caravan Park, 8th-9th October 2010.
longer can be arranged just let me know.
£13.50 per pitch per night with electric
£11.50 per pitch night without
Dogs free
Wifi available.
Payment via cheque or Paypal accepted, please pm for more details
http://www.parklandsholidays.co.uk/resource/
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26th June 2009, 08:03 PM
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Red Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
27th June 2009, 11:58 AM
Oooh I think I'll start charging for the use of my HEQ5 guides. Cant polar align - simply pay me £50 and I'll send you a guide.
HEQ5 gummed up - put £200 in the post and I'll show you how to sort it out.
£50 seems a bit steep for an online tutorial to me when you think about what a book would cost.
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27th June 2009, 12:08 PM
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Red Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
27th June 2009, 06:35 PM
"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit"
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
27th June 2009, 09:09 PM
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Hey, Mel, you are selling yourself too cheap, I'd pay you cocoa, revels and a Yorkie bar without question ........ All joking aside, I recently re-acquainted myself with one of your tutorials, a great read!
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28th June 2009, 06:44 PM
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Sub Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
4th July 2009, 12:08 AM
Mel, how are you with EQ5's?
One gear drum that does not not move with rest of mount, any ideas?
Yes i am also coming to salisbury, how does a few beers sound for payment? ;-)
Wisbech Star Party (East Anglia),Parklands Caravan Park, 8th-9th October 2010.
longer can be arranged just let me know.
£13.50 per pitch per night with electric
£11.50 per pitch night without
Dogs free
Wifi available.
Payment via cheque or Paypal accepted, please pm for more details
http://www.parklandsholidays.co.uk/resource/
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Sub Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
4th July 2009, 12:11 AM
ps, at the risk of sounding a bit thick, where are these tutorials Mel?
I am at a sticky wicket right now with my EQ5 mount, could do with some guidence (before i throw it at the cat) meeeeooooowwww
Wisbech Star Party (East Anglia),Parklands Caravan Park, 8th-9th October 2010.
longer can be arranged just let me know.
£13.50 per pitch per night with electric
£11.50 per pitch night without
Dogs free
Wifi available.
Payment via cheque or Paypal accepted, please pm for more details
http://www.parklandsholidays.co.uk/resource/
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Red Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
4th July 2009, 10:24 AM
I dont have a guide for the EQ5 (yet) but whats the problem exactly - lots of EQ5 owners on the forum.
It might be better to open a new thread so that people see it or else buried in here it may not get noticed.
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
4th July 2009, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Astro_Baby
Oooh I think I'll start charging for the use of my HEQ5 guides. Cant polar align - simply pay me £50 and I'll send you a guide.
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So long as you don't backdate charges for your collimation guide!
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Sub Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
4th July 2009, 10:43 AM
Yes, getting a little narked with the EQ5 mount now.
I have dismantled it, can find no easy fix, taken some pics.
I'll post these and see what people can suggest.
Thanks all
Wisbech Star Party (East Anglia),Parklands Caravan Park, 8th-9th October 2010.
longer can be arranged just let me know.
£13.50 per pitch per night with electric
£11.50 per pitch night without
Dogs free
Wifi available.
Payment via cheque or Paypal accepted, please pm for more details
http://www.parklandsholidays.co.uk/resource/
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Red Dwarf
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Re: Opinions, not a review -
4th July 2009, 10:48 AM
Dont suppose its still in warranty ?
I'll be at Slaisbury so I could bring some tools I suppose.
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