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Old 10-07-2014, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy01 View Post
I'm now curious about your Research comments, if you don't mind my asking, what does that entail?
Cheers

Andy
Hi Andy,

I think Roger is talking about using his astro gear for amateur astronomy (scientific) purposes rather than astro imaging for the purpose of art.

This may entail searching for supernova/comets etc to providing data of minor planet occultation of stars which can be used to refine minor planet sizes / orbits etc.

As for me, I have blown quite a few printed on canvas and hang in my house (on rotation). I also made a calendar last year that i circulated to my family and friends. Just a couple of tips from my experiences ...
1. On the canvas thing, good for planetary and rich nebs, but not so good in a rich star field.
2. Printing on gloss finish paper makes it way too hard to what's on the page!

Cheers,

Rusty

ps i'll add that scientific photo's/data generally ain't pretty!!

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