Venus Amateur Observing Project

[iceman]

Was shown this link by John (Vindictive666) this morning, looks pretty interesting.

http://sci.esa.int/science-e/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=38833

Seems like a nice idea, but I don't think they've been getting a lot of submissions.

[citivolus]

I found out about that last year and went out and bought a set of Schuler filters from Astrodon for my DSI Pro, but other things have been eating at my time. Once Venus is back as an evening object, maybe I can get into it.

Eric

[citivolus]

Hmm: http://www.rssd.esa.int/index.php?project=VENUS

Most active observers

1. Silvia Kowollik (http://www.rssd.esa.int/index.php?project=VENUS&page=Search&start=0&search=Search&order=DATE_OBS&observer=Silvia%20Kowollik) Germany 4 images accepted
2. Detlef Koschny (http://www.rssd.esa.int/index.php?project=VENUS&page=Search&start=0&search=Search&order=DATE_OBS&observer=Detlef%20Koschny)The Netherlands 1 image accepted
3. Arnaud van Kranenburg (http://www.rssd.esa.int/index.php?project=VENUS&page=Search&start=0&search=Search&order=DATE_OBS&observer=Arnaud%20van%20Kranenburg) The Netherlands 1 image accepted

Something says you are right.

[ballaratdragons]

People aren't exactly queueing up to submit, are they?

[citivolus]

I think they scare people off by requiring them to calibrate their images. Flats and darks on top of non-visual filter requirements chases away the casual imager. They also state you need an 8" or larger scope. ED80 need not apply.

Eric

[iceman]

I've been waiting for my Schuler UV filter for 6 weeks :( Hopefully it'll arrive next week.

[Alchemy]

plus you need to submit in uncompressed tiff or fits files (big download)

i come across all sorts of freebies (submit all your personal details sign up for who knows what and more jumping through hoops) i can only say no thanks....

people want your help in their projects then get all antsy about the details.... again no thanks

[Outbackmanyep]

Well all the finer details are needed because it is contributing scientific data that will actually be used...what for i have no idea....
I guess they do the long winded thing to make it harder for casual users (to weed them out) and more so for those who have the equipment and the know-how on this sort of imaging.....sort of free sub-contracting isn't it!