Introduction - hello

Matt Wastell (Matt) · #1 26-07-2009, 07:53 AM

Hi all

I have just joined this group - it looks great. My name is Matt (I recognise many of the members here from other forums) and I have been observing and imaging for many years - you may not be able to tell from my images!
My favourite targets are the Moon, Sun and planets - deep sky is pretty limited from Brisbane. I use an 8" LX90 and a solarmax H alpha 40. I have become addicted to the Sun!
Here is an introductory image of some solar system stuff.

Looking forward to dropping by often.

Dennis · #2 26-07-2009, 07:56 AM

Hi Matt

Welcome to Ice In Space! I remember you from the LPI group – boy, did I have fun with that LPI, my introduction to Lunar & Planetary Imaging!

That’s a beautiful montage of the Solar System – really quite spectacular!

Cheers

Dennis

Matt Wastell (Matt) · #3 26-07-2009, 08:01 AM

Hi Dennis

The LPI was (is) a great introductory toy. I have seen heaps of your stuff over many years - very good.
Thanks for the welcome.

mexhunter (César) · #4 26-07-2009, 08:14 AM

Hello Matt:
Welcome to the Forum.
You show a fantastic assembly to us.
Pity that the planet needs Earth, you know? , between Venus and Mars.

I hope to see many of your photos .
Many greetings
Cesar

Quark (Trevor) · #5 26-07-2009, 10:42 AM

Hi Matt,
Very nicely presented collection of Solar System images.
Hope to see more of your work in the future.

Regards
Trevor

bird (Anthony Wesley) · #6 26-07-2009, 11:19 AM

hi Matt, welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll have a great time.

cheers, Bird

Matt Wastell (Matt) · #7 26-07-2009, 11:24 AM

Thanks all for the welcome - there is some great stuff here! I hope to add some stuff that is worthy.

Congratulations Bird on your Jupiter strike discovery! You must feel rather proud.

See ya

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #8 26-07-2009, 11:45 AM

Hi Matt.
A vey nice collection of images there.
Welcome to IIS.

iceman (Mike) · #9 26-07-2009, 02:29 PM

Welcome Matt, great to have you on board.

lesbehrens (Les) · #10 26-07-2009, 09:52 PM

welcome, and a very nice picture

DavidU (Dave) · #11 26-07-2009, 10:36 PM

G'day Matt
Post some more stuff !

Matt Wastell (Matt) · #12 28-07-2009, 07:32 PM

Thanks all.

Hey David U,

Here are some of my favourite captures - most are recent(ish).

My lunar is with my 8" LX90 with 2.5 powermate and Imaging Source DMK21 stacked and tweaked in Registax5.

My solar (I love the sun!) is with my Solarmax 40 H Alpha scope, 2.5 Powermate and DMK21.

I am thinking on upgrading to a DMK41 (bigger chip) - I also love astronomy toys!

I hope you like

renormalised (Carl) · #13 29-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Great shots there, Matt. Especially of that little sunspot group