New to Forum (with image)

Tom Davis (Tom) · #1 28-02-2009, 01:17 PM

I'm new in the forum, but I have a lot of astroimaging friends on the list. Many excellent southern imagers are here and so I thought I'd join.

Here is a recent image from Vela. I've posted it elsewhere but it seems fitting that it be here in a southern sky imaging forum!

I placed a mouse-over image showing the cataloged objects. Give it
time, the upload is a bit long, sorry.

http://www.tvdavisastropics.com/astr...s-1_000076.htm

Thank for letting me join.

Tom Davis

gregbradley · #2 28-02-2009, 01:23 PM

Welcome Tom and great to see you here and your incredible images.

Greg.

Tom Davis (Tom) · #3 28-02-2009, 01:24 PM

Thanks Greg!

Tom

RB (Andrew) · #4 28-02-2009, 01:26 PM

Welcome Tom !

Wow what a stunning image, fantastic work !!!
I love it.
Looking forward to more.

renormalised (Carl) · #5 28-02-2009, 01:32 PM

Great image there, Tom

Welcome to IIS

strongmanmike (Michael) · #6 28-02-2009, 01:49 PM

Hi Tom

Nice to see you on here

I have already commented on this image elsewhere but after careful examination and consideration I think it may even fall in the category as a contender for the best single frame amateur image ever done?

I know you are a dust man but this region has everything and is exactly why it was the subject of my last image too. When I compare our efforts with similar equipment, it is obvious that exposure and really dark skies rule

Now don't be one of those high end imagers who just post ball crushing images but never reply to the efforts of others, OK?????

Your comments will be most appreciated for sure.

Incidentally everyone, Tom was one of the lucky ones who actually recieved a good ASA astrograph

Mike

Kevnool (Kev) · #7 28-02-2009, 01:55 PM

Welcome Tom i dont do astrophotography but i get great pleasure out of viewing the images that are here to see.
And yours is no execption great detail ......Cheers Kev.

Tilt (Michael) · #8 28-02-2009, 02:50 PM

This is sensational work Tom, well done.

Michael

Tom Davis (Tom) · #9 28-02-2009, 02:57 PM

Hey Mike! Thanks for the comments. I'm glad to be a part of the forum. I'll try to help with comments on other's images -- but you know some images (like yours) are so good I can't find with words to express my delight!!! Your Centaurus A is breathtaking!!

BTW, I absolutely love the pics of you lifting that HUGE stone ball! I just had back surgery today so I think I'll leave the heavy lifting up to you -- my strongest astro-friend!

Cheers,
Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by strongmanmike

Hi Tom

Nice to see you on here

I have already commented on this image elsewhere but after careful examination and consideration I think it may even fall in the category as a contender for the best single frame amateur image ever done?

I know you are a dust man but this region has everything and is exactly why it was the subject of my last image too. When I compare our efforts with similar equipment, it is obvious that exposure and really dark skies rule

Now don't be one of those high end imagers who just post ball crushing images but never reply to the efforts of others, OK?????

Your comments will be most appreciated for sure.

Incidentally everyone, Tom was one of the lucky ones who actually recieved a good ASA astrograph

Mike

bluescope · #10 28-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Welcome to IIS Tom ... nice post to start off with !

gregbradley · #11 28-02-2009, 03:21 PM

I love these AP TCC shots. You spurred me on to get an adapter for mine with my AP140. Unfortunately it seems the adapter threaded too far into my filter wheel and jammed the carousel and may have damaged the motor.

But it will be up and running shortly.

Greg.

Jen · #12 28-02-2009, 03:32 PM

nice work Tom beautiful pic

Oh and to IIS

acropolite (Phil) · #13 28-02-2009, 07:18 PM

G'day Tom, welcome to IIS, nice to have another member from accross the oceans. Feel free to post some images of your part of the world, we're always curious to see where others live.

Quark (Trevor) · #14 28-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Stunning work there Tom,
Welcome, I am sure you will enjoy your time on IIS.

Regards
Trevor

Hagar (Doug) · #15 28-02-2009, 08:38 PM

Welcome Tom, simply stunning images. As for the stone balls they are his own.

AlexN · #16 28-02-2009, 11:43 PM

Welcome to IIS Tom, Fantastic imaging, (as is the case for all of your images

)

I look forward to seeing more of your images on the forums!

Alex.

Ric · #17 01-03-2009, 12:36 AM

Hi Tom, stunning work. everything about that image is amazing.

Welcome to IIS and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Cheers

Tom Davis (Tom) · #18 01-03-2009, 01:25 AM

Thanks everyone for the very kind reception.

Tom

atalas · #19 01-03-2009, 10:00 AM

Excellent Tom!

Matty P (Matt) · #20 01-03-2009, 01:15 PM

Just beautiful Tom. So much to see. A fine image.

Welcome to IIS.