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Old 27-10-2008, 04:03 PM
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Dave's aoe 80ED 1st Tripod Afocal Test

Hi guys,
slowly getting there...
here is my scope:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...kyn/Pic2-2.jpg

I am starting from obsolute scratch and will be messing around with a simple shoot & go using the Afocal method on a tripod...here is what I was able to achive during the day:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...calshootgo.jpg

I can't wait till experiment with the moon...when I have time to get up early enough...what's a good time now anyways to catch the moon?

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Old 27-10-2008, 04:28 PM
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Dave, those flowers are some very fine shots for afoal
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Old 27-10-2008, 04:32 PM
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Thanks,
I need all the encouragement I can get
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Old 27-10-2008, 09:06 PM
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My first atempt in space:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...ekyn/venus.jpg
I think I better do the moon next
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Old 27-10-2008, 09:18 PM
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the magnifcation looks bit too much - also with the highlights it hard to tell but maybe focus out as well - keep at it though
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