New image site: New Member

Itchy · #1 18-12-2005, 06:59 AM

Hi Everyone,

We have recently had a new member to IIS, Ken.

Ken is an experienced astrophotographer who does some great work.

He is a bit shy,

so I decided to let everyone know about his new web site.

http://users.dragnet.com.au/~altairalpaca/index.html

Check out his latest image. A stunner of the tarantula!

Cheers

Dennis · #2 18-12-2005, 07:21 AM

Thanks for the link Tony. Great images and what a monster, red 'scope! A big welcome to Ken as well.

Cheers

Dennis

atalas · #3 18-12-2005, 08:03 AM

Welcome to IIS Ken ! very nice work you do dude and thanks for the link Tony .

astroboy · #4 18-12-2005, 08:04 AM

Great images Ken hope we get to seeing some more.

and hearing how you made them.

RB (Andrew) · #5 18-12-2005, 08:36 AM

Excellent images Ken,
and

to IIS mate.

Your going to .FITT right in Ken.

Striker (Tony) · #6 18-12-2005, 08:54 AM

Welcome Ken,

What a big red scope you have.

davidpretorius · #7 18-12-2005, 09:22 AM

awesome scope ken!!!

acropolite (Phil) · #8 18-12-2005, 10:06 AM

That's not a scope; that's a weapon of mass distraction....Welcome to IIS Ken, nice image...

Starkler (Geoff) · #9 18-12-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis

Great images and what a monster, red 'scope!

It sure is ! Looking forward to seeing more images from 'big red'

Ken

[1ponders] (Paul) · #10 18-12-2005, 12:09 PM

and

Big Red Ken.

asimov (John) · #11 18-12-2005, 01:44 PM

Welcome to IIS Ken & big red.

xelasnave · #12 18-12-2005, 02:18 PM

Tony I doubt that he is shy, he just does not want to leave that unbelievable scope alone.
Welcome Ken, I congratulate you on your efforts. I hope you enjoy this site.
alex

Ken · #13 18-12-2005, 04:44 PM

Hi all, thanks for the warm welcome. Thanks Itchy for dobbing me in......

The scope's not as big as the picture makes out. That picture is about 6 years old, the telescope now has a new home in a bigger, better designed observatory. Hope to have some more recent photos of my equipment on my website in the very near future. Looking forward to meeting some of the members at the star party at Locstock Dam next month. I don't live far from there.
Clear skies
Ken

xelasnave · #14 18-12-2005, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

Hi all, thanks for the warm welcome. Thanks Itchy for dobbing me in......

The scope's not as big as the picture makes out. That picture is about 6 years old, the telescope now has a new home in a bigger, better designed observatory. Hope to have some more recent photos of my equipment on my website in the very near future. Looking forward to meeting some of the members at the star party at Locstock Dam next month. I don't live far from there.
Clear skies
Ken

So its only about a 6inch then?

I cant wait to read all about it.
alex

iceman (Mike) · #15 18-12-2005, 08:54 PM

Hi Ken!

Glad to see you've finally signed up. Welcome!

Look forward to meeting you at Lostock! Don't forget to book!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #16 18-12-2005, 09:46 PM

Gee, thanks everyone!

Astroman (Andrew Wall) · #17 18-12-2005, 10:01 PM

WOW Ken, brilliant images and that scope WOW!!, whats the design specs on the mount? Drawings?

Itchy · #18 18-12-2005, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken

Hi all, thanks for the warm welcome. Thanks Itchy for dobbing me in......

You know you can count on me any time Ken!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #19 18-12-2005, 10:14 PM

I can see this is going to get confusing

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #20 19-12-2005, 04:22 PM

Hi Ken,

Welcome to the group. Great to see Tony was successful in talking you into signing up. It will be good to catch up again.

Are you bringing the 18" scope or the ED 80 to Lostock ?

It really really doesn't look that big and heavy

CS-John Bambury

PS: Besides the 18" scope could you also bring some home brew along to Lostock please