http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/ TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:54:02 GMT The Guvnah http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/292 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/292 Hi Joe, I have always read about this, too, but have never actually performed it. I have been happy with my photos and typically compare them to images taken Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:12:47 GMT dunmunro1 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/291 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/291 I did some testing of the D40 a few years ago. From what I could tell, the mode3 technique doesn't work on the D40, but the median filtering "star eater" is Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:53:39 GMT joe.ashley@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/290 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/290 I'm getting ready to buy a DSLR for astrophotography work. A local camera store has a new Nikon D40 with a zoom lens on sale for 250 euros. For Greece, where Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:24:54 GMT dunmunro1 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/289 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/289 Bob, hi. Yes, I should be at the meeting. Talk to you then. Duncan Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:40:06 GMT BobP http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/288 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/288 Hello Duncan: Bob Parry here, good to see you have joined the group. If you are going to be at the meeting tomorrow I would like to know how you set up your Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:12:42 GMT The Guvnah http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/287 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/287 You're right, I think they are the same mount but the CGEM has different cosmetics and software. I was checking out the EQMOD site last night and it looks Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:11:39 GMT dunmunro1 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/286 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/286 I doubt there's much mechanical difference between the CGEM and EQ-6. The CGEM comes with a CI-700/CGE saddle while the EQ-6 comes with a Synta/Vixen saddle, Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:36:19 GMT Alan http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/285 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/285 Re: Who's taking photos Hey Guys, Both of you are A#1 Astrophotographers. Wish I could upgrade the mount on my old C8 but since I am unemployed other things Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:13:05 GMT Alan http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/284 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/284 Hey Guys, Both of you are a#1 Astrophotographers. Wish I could upgrade the mount on my old C8 but since I am unemployed other things come first. Both of you Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:50:36 GMT The Guvnah http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/283 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/283 Thanks for the response. I'm using an LX200 on a Milburn Wedge and it does okay, especially with guiding. Looking at transferring to a GEM and can't decide Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:02:32 GMT dunmunro1 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/282 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/282 No, I just use the HC, but if I ever get around to building a permanent observatory, then I'll go with Eqmod. I really like the EQ-6 and it is a fantastic Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:02:51 GMT The Guvnah http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/281 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/281 Nice shots, Duncan! I see you use the EQ6. Do you like that? Are you using EQMOD at all? Cheers, Phil http://theguvnah.blogspot.com Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:18:39 GMT Alan http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/280 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/280 Wow Duncan, Great shots, Welcome to the group, Alan Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:23:37 GMT dunmunro1 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/279 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/279 Hi all. My first post here. I don't have a D40, but a D50 and here's some info on my setup: http://www.sfu.ca/~dmunro/directory.html cheers Duncan Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:27:34 GMT Alan http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/278 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup/message/278 Hi All, Just wondering who else is taking or trying to take Astrophotos? Alan