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Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters 16-05-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 451
Posted By janoskiss
Stick it in a barlow and the BV should work in...

Stick it in a barlow and the BV should work in your 10". A long barlow would be better than a shorty. And if you have/get a basic GSO 1.25" barlow (or similar), the achro lens assembly that unscrews...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 25-03-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,409
Posted By janoskiss
After seeing the picture I did not even bother...

After seeing the picture I did not even bother reading on.
How blatantly subtle!
Forum: Equipment Discussions 24-03-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,409
Posted By janoskiss
That did not occur to me. A couple of weeks ago I...

That did not occur to me. A couple of weeks ago I just kinda cringed a little at the photo on the binoculars page (http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-content-section-11-andrews.htm) (scroll down to...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 24-03-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,409
Posted By janoskiss
Cheap just got cheaper

I was considering ordering some gear from a retailer till I stumbled on
this page (http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-content-section-10-surplus.htm) on their website.

In case you missed it, this...
Forum: Deep Space 10-10-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 471
Posted By janoskiss
Nice one!! :) Took me an hour to find this...

Nice one!! :)

Took me an hour to find this beast last weekend. I'm very out of practise when it comes to deep sky observing :(

And hello Paul! I saw your award-winning Jupiter shots on show at...
Forum: Terrestrial Photography 30-05-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By janoskiss
Like Henry said it's from EXIF info. I use Linux...

Like Henry said it's from EXIF info. I use Linux and it's easy to access that data by right clicking etc. If your OS is not so co-operative, just open the image with photoshop / imagemagick / gimp...
Forum: IceTrade Archives 30-05-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
[FREEBIE CLAIMED] misc gear FREE - Melbourne
Views: 1,948
Posted By janoskiss
all items gone, except focusser (pending pickup)...

all items gone, except focusser (pending pickup) and 0.975-1.25'' adapter (still available)
Forum: IceTrade Archives 26-05-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
[FREEBIE CLAIMED] misc gear FREE - Melbourne
Views: 1,948
Posted By janoskiss
sorry i failed to get to some of you. i had to go...

sorry i failed to get to some of you. i had to go away and did not have internet access. i'll be in touch with all of you (esp those who PMd) on tuesday.
Forum: Beginners Talk 19-05-2012, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By janoskiss
Brilliant! Love the presenter. All he says is...

Brilliant! Love the presenter. All he says is spot on no nonsense.
:thumbsup:
Forum: Deep Space 19-05-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By janoskiss
Oooh I like the bi-colour version! (but I can see...

Oooh I like the bi-colour version! (but I can see the Hubble palette revealing more detail.) You are very good at this. Thanks for sharing. :)
Forum: Deep Space 19-05-2012, 02:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 791
Posted By janoskiss
Like Bert said, that result is a bloomin'...

Like Bert said, that result is a bloomin' inspiration! Stunning!
Forum: Terrestrial Photography 19-05-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By janoskiss
Nice shots of creatures I'd never seen before!...

Nice shots of creatures I'd never seen before! Thanks!

I personally would prefer more depth of field (smaller aperture, longer exposure). Like e.g. f/6 at 1/200 s instead of f/2.8 at 1/1000 s. But...
Forum: IceTrade Archives 18-05-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
[FREEBIE CLAIMED] misc gear FREE - Melbourne
Views: 1,948
Posted By janoskiss
To everyone who PM'd, I've been too busy to reply...

To everyone who PM'd, I've been too busy to reply yet but I will get back to you shortly. Cheers.
Forum: IceTrade Archives 15-05-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 9
[FREEBIE CLAIMED] misc gear FREE - Melbourne
Views: 1,948
Posted By janoskiss
misc gear FREE - Melbourne

All free to pick up from Thornbury, VIC (Melbourne):

- Synta rack and pinion 2" focuser from a 5yr old 10" Saxon Dob. Mounting plate and 1.25" adapter included. (Has a fair bit of backlash, could...
Forum: Eyepieces, Barlows and Filters 12-05-2012, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 817
Posted By janoskiss
A barlow's good to have no matter what EPs you...

A barlow's good to have no matter what EPs you have. Your nice 15mm Parkes Gold in a good barlow will serve you well for what you're after at the high power end. I'm not a powermate fan (yes, they do...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 11-05-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By janoskiss
Steve, it could be that your expectations are too...

Steve, it could be that your expectations are too high for that scope, or something about the way the scope is set up / made (that you might be able to improve on, e.g., blackening, baffling),...
Forum: IceTrade Archives 11-05-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By janoskiss
Everything's now been taken. Cheers.

Everything's now been taken. Cheers.
Forum: Equipment Discussions 09-05-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 359
Posted By janoskiss
It sounds like you're pushing the magnification...

It sounds like you're pushing the magnification too far. You'll get the best contrast on planets with 1.5-2mm exit pupil, best detail (when seeing allows) with 1.0-1.5mm exit pupil, or so. Not...
Forum: IceTrade Archives 09-05-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By janoskiss
Hi Ken!! ;)

Hi Ken!! ;)
Forum: Terrestrial Photography 09-05-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By janoskiss
Thanks for your kind comments. :)

Thanks for your kind comments. :)
Forum: IceTrade Archives 09-05-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By janoskiss
Like I said, I'd prefer not to have to post...

Like I said, I'd prefer not to have to post anything. I'll give it a week or so and if there are no local takers, I'll consider posting at receiver's expense.
Cheers.
Forum: IceTrade Archives 09-05-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By janoskiss
...one more photo.

...one more photo.
Forum: IceTrade Archives 09-05-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 682
Posted By janoskiss
various astro goodies FREE!! - ALL GONE

Hi all,

All of the following is free, pick up from Thornbury, VIC (Melbourne).

* Celestron Universal EP projection digital camera adapter. This was donated to me by a kind IIS member for basic...
Forum: Terrestrial Photography 08-05-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By janoskiss
Cradle Valley TAS at night

Here is a composite photo of a moonlit night - 6th April 2012, 1:10am, ~3 days? before full Moon - from Cradle Valley in Tassie. The Moon is behind the camera illuminating the landscape.

Fujifilm...
Forum: Radio Astronomy and Spectroscopy 24-04-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,051
Posted By janoskiss
Oh yeah! Seeing people fingerprinting the...

Oh yeah! Seeing people fingerprinting the universe from their back yards. Nothing could make me happier! I had a closer look at your data - thanks for posting it btw - plenty info there. Well done!...
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