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Derek Klepp

Just a few quick pics after work today. The close ups were with the Lunt 100 2.4x Tele-extender+ 2x Barlow. The filaments with just the 2.4 extender. I just love how the filaments pop out visually with this scope. These are basically straight out of registax the close ups using a flat. And by the wa...

Derek Klepp

Some very nice pics being posted of it on local astro forums down here. Unfortunately consistent morning cloud on the seaboard has prevented me from seeing it. Will let you know if I do

Derek Klepp

No I simply move to the centre of the sun and defocus although not always good(when clouds are moving ) it is a quick method that provides OK results. I only really use it at high magnifications 5x or 2.4 tele-extender + 2xBarlow.
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Derek Klepp

Trying to replicate my shot from a few weeks ago I managed this with the Lunt 100 5x Powermate and GSTAREX camera.Although not quite as dramatic the clouds only allowed around 600 frames per pic and getting a suitable flat was a nightmare. Anyway I was just happy that I could get a similar result . ...

Derek Klepp

Thanks Jim always appreciate your pics and descriptions they are a good learning resource for me.
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Derek Klepp

Thanks all just wish the seeing was better. Yes Alexandra I'm finally getting the resolution I have been after .Now I just have to focus on post processing.

Derek Klepp

Mate love that plane shot I bet that was a big hit with the students.

Derek Klepp

Now that I've played around a bit with the GSTAR camera and the Lunt 100 this combination where I black out the disc then use the shutter speed(all camera settings)to get the best live inverted image seems to work best. It also allows me to see all the features at once. I am now starting to keep a r...

Derek Klepp

After what seems ages the Sun showed itself between the clouds this arvo did a few avis with the Lunt 100 best shots were with 2x Barlow tried more but just too much turbulence. Here are two of the clearer pics.

Derek Klepp

Very nice Pedro

Derek Klepp

I must agree with Stephen these are superb pics. I'm actually thinking of getting a PST so I can get a quick glimpse while at work. I just wish they still did the Cak PST.
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Derek Klepp

Very much appreciated Chris. Having withdrawal symptons down here clouds every day no rain though.

Derek Klepp

Well down here Walter we speak "English" but if I was to use all the local colloquialisms(Australian Slang)it would be very different.For example"Took a squiz up, what a pearler cop this" would translate into " Had a look at the Sun today it was magnifcent, here is my rendit...

Derek Klepp

I have a similar problem with my bees as I have several hives behind the shed and they fly straight over the scope. Generally I wait till its dry and remove it.Often with a lense cloth and some isopropyl alcohol for the tough ones.I use the same method I clean my eyepieces so cotton buds and distill...

Derek Klepp

Well if you've got it you may as well utilise it. Would probably handle the Lunt 230 very nicely. Just a thought!
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Derek Klepp

Great stuff Stephen. I liked the Lunt stickers on the Coronado and the Explore Scientific and isn't it interesting how teachers look the same ( no offence Mark) worldwide. I was at my daughters end of year presentation and I swear I saw the same Teacher there.Thanks for all the pics.
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Derek Klepp

Every time I see your Cak shots I'm one step closer to purchasing one.Which module do you use and are you happy with it?
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Derek Klepp

Managed a few quick avis this morning still yesterday in UT time. Pics with the Lunt 100+ 2.4x Vixen Tele-extender. Note these pics are not inverted but captured this way. Using the GSTAREX I black out the disc using the OSD function in the camera sub menu then increase the shutter speed to about 35...

Derek Klepp

Nice ones Jim

Derek Klepp

Bill I often use a 100mm ED doublet purchased second hand. It sits well in tandem with either of my Ha scopes. It also doubles as my Birdwatcher and grab and go. I think it was one of the very first Williams Optics releases. It is also identical in parameters to the Lunt 100 so when moving the camer...

Derek Klepp

Thanks for all the pics Chris we're im Storm mode down here. Every afternoon brings one. Can't complain too much though as this type of weather makes the Bees work hard.
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Derek Klepp

Thanks for the pics Teri was having a quick look at these between clouds yesterday.Look foward to the next update.
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Derek Klepp

Klingons on the starboard bow. Its life Jim but not as we know it.

Derek Klepp

Chris due to the nature of my work most of my viewing occurs in the arvo. I take a quick look in Ha and if there is flaring or a large prom I try to capture it with as much magnification as the seeing dictates then downscale from 5x mag to 0.6 reduction. I then leave the reducer in and leave the mou...

Derek Klepp

Thank you Peter I had a two minute window of Sun yesterday arvo and saw these . The big prom was faint in my 60mm scope. WE are now on our seventh day of clouds and showers so your pics are appreciated.
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Derek Klepp

Ok after reading all this I'm beginning to understand whats going on. Mark and Walter when you've worked it out is it posible to produce a line drawing with all lenses mirrors filters etc and measurements as well as the light path. That is does it stay parallel all the way or converge then diverge o...

Derek Klepp

Well its pouring down here so I thought I'd have a go at colouring this pic using Gimp2 as I don't have PS.This is the first time I've used it and I must say it has some excellent features. May also try some older shots if this weather keeps up. Comments and critiscism welcome

Derek Klepp

Nice shot John good to see a fellow Aussie here we're a bit of a minority here.
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Derek Klepp

Very interesting Chris. From alot of which I have read I am tempted to go for an F12 + achromat in a large aperture. Of course these would need a large mount and a more permanent fixture. Still look foward to your progress.

Derek Klepp

Great pic I captured the same prom but before it showed the uprising you've captured. November really was a great month of Solar activity.
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Derek Klepp

Its single stack as for colouring the spot . That is beyond my ability in Picasa. I wil oneday get PS.
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Derek Klepp

Derek, outstanding, I just wish they were little larger. :) Everyone I have been overwhelmed with the response to this pic. I posted it on a local website and it got more comments than any previous pics.I'm just glad I could share it with like minded individuals. Bill I hope this works I've tried t...

Derek Klepp

Great pics Jim . Nice with the Plane but hows that Prominence at 2 oclock.Having another look the Last full disc + plane is a cracker.
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Derek Klepp

Great sketch

Derek Klepp

Pedro that's very interesting I majored in Zooology at Uni of New South Wales. Areas of interest were Population and community Ecology. Ecological and comparitve Phsiology and Evolution. I find it interesting that many people who study the sciences whether they pursue it as a carrer or not often hav...

Derek Klepp

Thanks for all the comments. I nearly wasn't going to post this pic but my 10 year old son who regularly takes a quick look at whats going on commented on this when it was live on screen. Chris I just put the 5x powermate in the B1800 Diagonal and the camera in that . I will admit that the seeing is...

Derek Klepp

Been raining here this Arvo so I mucked around with a few pics in Picnik. I really must get photoshop. Anyway here they are. I just can't beleive how good this scope is. The views with a Baader 8-24 Zoom yesterday were phenomenal.

Derek Klepp

I'll add to this one. I'm an Apiarist so basically depending on the time of year I have between 15 to 40 million unpaid workers. I provide housing and infrastructure as well as any pharmaceuticals needed. They do get sic. IN return they provide me with Honey and Wax which I on sell. If I'm lucky aft...

Derek Klepp

Hi all, I captured AR1356 right in the middle of a mild flare this weekend, and I thought id share it with you! Seeing was MUSH, but It was a good oppourtunity to become more familiar with the LS100. So here is is - FULL SIZE. Details: Lunt LS100THa, 2x coronado barlow (junk), and DMK3U camera. I s...

Derek Klepp

A quick collage of some activity today with the Lunt 100 SS and GSTAREX camera,

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Derek Klepp

Very nice

Derek Klepp

Chris don't press delete! I keep them all. If I have processed the picture I keep the avi with it. If it is rubbish or a multiple I delete. I have found that as I have got better at processing I go back and get better results. I would hate to have a great avi that a year later I could have processe...

Derek Klepp

Very nice did you try the 100mm.

Derek Klepp

Hi all seeing you all have your pics posted I finally worked out how to post one. Thought it only right to put a face to the name.

Derek Klepp

Hi Pedro I have one of these also. It does show slightly more granulation than my WL set up but the Bandwidth is just to wide . Still it is good for a quick disc shot with a Wide field APO and an ND filter. I find ir hard to get a good close up with this filter onceI introduce Barlows etc.
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Derek Klepp

Very nice Pedro

Derek Klepp

Well there,s no Sun down here but yes Pizza is on the menu for Saturday night and of course a few ales and perhaps a nice Red Wine to celebrate my new scope.
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Derek Klepp

Thanks for the snaps rained out here

Derek Klepp

Very nice Greg I think my better half would not bo to upset if I constructed something like that especially with the window boxes.I notice you goys in the States often use Plywood in your Obs as opposed to some type of Fibre Cement. Any reasaon for this?
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Derek Klepp

Hi all this a is mainly a test run as I familiarise myself with this site. I am not very computer savy. Anyway heres a pic of the Prom taken with my new Lunt 100 using a GSTAREX camera with a 2.4x Extender + a 2x Barlow. If you look in the middle you can see where I joined the two frames in the Coll...

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