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Messier 3, NGC 5272 – “My God, it’s full of stars” – (Update)

Posted on 04/13/2023 by strider — Leave a reply

Hello all, I had a private and frank pm with a member on another board and he pointed out some easy issues to resolve. I reprocessed this from the ground Continue Reading →

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The humble beginning of a new observatory – GifNet.US

Posted on 04/04/2023 by strider — Leave a reply

Hello all, I just ordered the Smart Astronomy ClearView Observatory Tent, it has an 8 foot diameter and should be enough room to set up two scopes and equipment for Continue Reading →

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Messier 3, NGC 5272 – “My God, it’s full of stars”

Posted on 03/30/2023 by strider — Leave a reply

Hello all, The culmination of a long struggle to get to this point. New camera and ven though it’s nine months old, the C8’s first light imageWelcome to my Messier Continue Reading →

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M5 – A Frustrating Journey

Posted on 03/26/2023 by strider — Leave a reply

M5, a single sub @ 180 seconds, taken with SVBony SV405CC, (294 clone), using C8-A at 1565mm fl and UV_IR filter. No calibration frames of any kind, what you see is truly Continue Reading →

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It’s been a while, but I’ve not been lazy…

Posted on 04/27/2022 by strider — Leave a reply

We have a new member of the family; her name is Maggie. Pam rescued her from a couple of houses down from where I live. She’s pit bull and something. Continue Reading →

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  • Home
  • The Ghost of 608 N. Preston
  • Astro Photography
    • The Observatory
    • My First AP Images
  • Photo Gallery
    • 2006
      • Loki, Memorial Day Weekend
    • 2011
      • Marksville – A Perspective
      • Easter, The Fairbanks Cookout
      • Class X – Gary and the band at T-N-T for Halloween
    • 2012
      • Celebrating the 4th of July and my 50th birthday in 3 days
      • Cocoa Beach, FL – July 7th
  • About
  • Home
  • The Ghost of 608 N. Preston
  • Astro Photography
    • The Observatory
    • My First AP Images
  • Photo Gallery
    • 2006
      • Loki, Memorial Day Weekend
    • 2011
      • Marksville – A Perspective
      • Easter, The Fairbanks Cookout
      • Class X – Gary and the band at T-N-T for Halloween
    • 2012
      • Celebrating the 4th of July and my 50th birthday in 3 days
      • Cocoa Beach, FL – July 7th
  • About