New IIS Member & Some Recent CCD Work

[Brad Moore]

Hi All,

I've just joined IIS. It good to finally find a Aussie forum. Here is a quick introduction. I'm 28, I live 55km south east of Melbourne under darkish skies, I'm right into CCD imaging. My first telescope was a 4.5" tasco reflector when I was around 8 years of age. I got bitten by the imaging bug when I purchased a Meade LXD55 10 SN a few years ago.

Here is some of my more recent work with a LX200Gps and William Optics refractor.

M83 (http://www.southern-astro.com/gallery.php?PhotoID=3)
Centaurus A - NGC 5128
(http://www.southern-astro.com/gallery.php?PhotoID=2)Omega Centauri
(http://www.southern-astro.com/gallery.php?PhotoID=1)
I also have a website for anyone who is intrested. www.southern-astro.com
(http://www.southern-astro.com)
Cheers,
Brad Moore

[asimov]

Welcome to iceinspace Brad. What glorious shots! Gotta love that APO!...& the 12" of course. :thumbsup:

[RAJAH235]

Hi Brad. :hi: & Welcome, :welcome:. What a way to introduce yourself.....
They're all just great. Omega Cent. is stunning.....
:D L.

[cometcatcher]

Wow! Nine hours exposure for one shot! Great shots that have taken many hours of work.

[iceman]

Welcome Brad, fantastic shots and a great site too.

Hope to see more of you around IIS, and keep us entertained with those fabulous images.

Are you able to come to the IceInSpace Star Camp in Ballarat at the end of this month?

[gaa_ian]

Hi Brad & Welcome
I love the M83 shot, the trailing spiral arms are superb !

[h0ughy]

wow Nice shots! Welcome Brad.

[acropolite]

Gday Brad, excellent shots, had a quick peek at your wesite, some goodies for h0ughy to be envious of there....:D

[Itchy]

Hi Brad,

Welcome. :welcome: I have only recently found IIS my self. As you say it is great to find an Aussie forum. I have found this mob to be very friendly and importantly, active!. You will enjoy it here.



Same here, except I'm still using mine!



Great shots Brad and I bet you can't wait to get that RC. We will expect great things from you.

Check out my work on the link in my signature.

Cheers

[ving]

BANG!

what an entry! :)
welcome aboard :)
great pics :thumbsup:

[xstream]

:welcome: Brad about time you showed yourself in here. :D

Enjoy the forum and I'll catch you on mIRC.

[iceman]

Who else are you hiding on IRC that you haven't bashed around enough to join yet, John? :)

[davidpretorius]

Welcome brad,

you and your equipment and the 10 tonne truck required to move it are required at snake valley end of october!!!!

I need lots of help!!

I love the paraount ME base WOW!!!

[xstream]

I'm trying, don't be to harsh on me. :prey: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Brad Moore]

Hi Iceman,

I will see what I can do. I will be scopeless as my rig isn't portable anymore. :tasdevil:

I would be happy to drop by and meet some of the members. Unless someone wants to lend me a G8? :prey: I might be able to invite one of my other astro buddies along who has a more portable setup. I'll see what I can do.

Cheers,
Brad

[Brad Moore]

It's great! Just what I've been looking for!



I've seen your work before up on the LXD55 site. I didn't realise you had a website. Your images are fantastic! You've done some great work. You should be proud.

Is your 300D modded in anyway? e.g. no IR filter? Have you thought about using a Paracorr correct? I wonder if you would be able to reach focus with the Paracorr and the SN?



The RC has been on order for about 120 days now. I should have it by Nov-Dec this year I hope. However I'm enjoying the wide field work with my refractor.

Cheers,
Brad

[Brad Moore]

Hi Xstream,

Lets just say I had some operator error with my IIS account. (my anti-spam software ate the activation email) :doh: Hope to see you on the IRC again.

Cheers,
Brad

[atalas]

:welcome: to IIS Brad ! you've done some great work there Brad hope to see
more from you soon .


Louie :thumbsup:

[Brad Moore]

Iceman,
There are a few more of us. You should join the IRC one night and recruit! :ship2: We'd love to have you onboard. There is also the MelbMeadeScopes yahoo list to recruit from as well.

www.southern-astro.com/irc.php (http://www.southern-astro.com/irc.php)

Cheers,
Brad

[xelasnave]

Hi there Brad, excellent work. I enjoyed your site but how does security work? looks as though they would lick you to death
alex

[Brad Moore]

It's 82kg in its full configuration including the pier. Not really ultra portable setup eh? :)

Brad

[Brad Moore]

Hi Alex,

You're right. I call it the lick of death! LOL!

Brad

[Brad Moore]

To everyone else,

Thank you for your replies, kind words and warm welcome.

Brad Moore

[Itchy]

Gee, thanks Brad. I guess I am a little proud . :rolleyes:



My 300D is stock standard. It's still under warranty and so I am not touching it! :scared: I generally find that there a very few targets where it is a huge disadvantage.

I think that the paracorr would prevent me reaching focus from what I can tell from my internet research. I have actually just ordered a Baader Multi-Purpose Coma Corrector. It should arrive soon. I've tried one with my set-up (borrowed) and it seems to work really well with the SN10. When I get it I'll take some test shots to make a direct comparison.

Thanks again Brad. I look forward to seeing more of your work and I will be happy to share mine. To me that's where I get the most buzz: being able to share my work with others.

Cheers

[avandonk]

Finally saw your images.Very nice.And Very ****** good!



Bert

[iceman]

The more the merrier, Brad! And you don't need to bring a scope, there'll be plenty there to look through.

I've driving down from north of Sydney, and i'm not taking my scope with me. I know that everyone will be happy to share. And it's going to be a great socialising event, too.


Thanks Brad, i'll pop in and say g'day.

[rumples riot]

Hey Brad Stunning images, real dedication to DSO's. Keep them coming.