[Ric]

Hi all, I have been comparing film images from books published in the mid 70's with images posted by members. It is a fascinating exercise and really puts into perspective how fast and far technology has moved in 30 years.

The film images are still very good but are taken by major observatories, but they are now easily surpassed by amateur astronomers using digital camera technology and modest sized scopes.

It will be fascinating to see where we will be in another 30 years and at what level imaging will be at then. These are certainly exciting times that we live in.

cheers