Question by Jubal Harshaw: Advice on inexpensive astrophotography?
I have an 8-inch Dob and am planning on getting into basic solar/moon/planet astrophotography. Would a webcam be the best choice (my budget being from 100-300 dollars)? If so, what tips do you have for me and what accessories should I buy (adapters, software, etc.) Be specific and thanks in advance.
So, basically, all you really need is a camera (with time-lapse feature, if that's the correct term) and an eye-piece adapter?
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Answer by Search first before you ask itWebcam photography works best with a driven telescope (which a Dob isn't). I've liked using a good point-and-shoot with manual focus features such as most of Canon's "A" series model cameras.
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TWIN GRAIL TO BOMB MOON = Dec. 17 at 19:28 UTC 2:28 pm EST = 20121217 REPORT BELOW: Full Screen, headphones & seat belts recommended! ♥ The Herschel space telescope is slated to be decommissioned next March as the observatory's supply of cryogenic helium will be depleted. One idea for "disposing" of the spacecraft was to have it impact the Moon, a la the LCROSS mission that slammed into the Moon in 2009, and it would kick up volatiles at one of the lunar poles for observation by another spacecraft, such as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. However, that idea has been nixed in favor of parking Herschel in a HELIOCENTRIC orbit. There will be a double-barreled event as the twin GRAIL spacecraft will impact the moon's surface on 12-17- 2012. The 2 spacecraft are running out of fuel--Principal Investigator Maria Zuber said they have to do three maneuvers every day to keep the spacecraft from slamming into the Moon on their own -- and earlier this year the duo were lowered from their prime mission orbit of 55 kilometers above the Moon to 23 km, and this week were lowered to 11 km to enable even higher resolution data. It will mark a violent end to a mission that has produced the most high-resolution gravity maps of Earth's closest neighbor.On Friday,engineers will turn off the science instruments in preparation for Monday's finale. Initially,the spacecraft flew about 35 miles above the surface and later dropped down to 14 miles. About an hour before Monday's impact, they will ...
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Advice on inexpensive astrophotography?
What are we supposed to do about the solar eclipse Sunday?
Question by Just Askin': What are we supposed to do about the solar eclipse Sunday?
Are we supposed to sacrifice a chicken or a goat to bring back the sun disk? Or an enemy captive? Or do we send money to a televangelist?
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/solar-eclipse-2012-annular-eclipse-visible-california-texas/story?id=16377743
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Total Solar Eclipse Australia 2012 UFO sighting? the planet Nibiru? A strange phenomenon? During the last total solar eclipse in 2012 a massive object appears between the moon and the sun the object is four times the size of Earth. As seen from the Earth, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun. This can happen only atnew moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth. On 2012 November 13/14, a total eclipse of the Sun is visible from within a narrow corridor that traverses Earth's southern Hemisphere. Over the course of 3.1 hours, the Moon's umbra travels along a path approximately 14500 kilometres long covering 0.46% of Earth's surface area. Please comment on this video, we will find out the truth among all the truth is out there subscribe to our channel
How many eclipse have occured and will occuer in the united states?
Question by jackeline mendez: How many eclipse have occured and will occuer in the united states?
I want to know more about eclipses.A sun eclipse or moon as i've heard. and is it true that you can't look one straight in the eye?
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Answer by BullseyeHere is a list of the last and NEXT total solar eclipses for many US cities. Read down this web page:
http://www.space.com/spacewatch/050408_solar_eclipse.html
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Annular Solar Eclipse USA "RING OF FIRE" in totality on May 20th, 2012, in Albuquerque NM United States exclusive eclipse footage featuring the Sun at its totality stage. The video of the Sun. This footage is fast forwarded for your viewing.
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Q&A: What is the astrological impact of having so many consecutive solar and lunar eclipses?
Question by ḯґḯṧℌ ẘґ☤ṧ⊥ ẘ@☂ḉ♄: What is the astrological impact of having so many consecutive solar and lunar eclipses?
in the next few months we'll have several Solar and Lunar eclipses, one right after another.
June 1 solar eclipse in Gemini
June 15 lunar eclipse in Sagittarius
July 1 solar eclipse in Cancer
These intermixed with a Full moon in Capricorn (July 14ish), new moon in Leo (July 30)
What is the impact of all this activity?
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Answer by MichelleThere really isn't enough room to answer this as well as I'd like, so I'll beg your indulgence to give you a taste of what else you can explore after I say some of this.
Eclipses can tell you quite a bit about things going on in your life. For example, not just the Sun and Moon, but even the other planet will help you to see some pictures you may or may not like to see. I still remember one eclipse in particular when Saturn opposed my Mars in my chart. I'll tell you it was by far one of the most miserable experiences in my life, and it kept coming back to haunt me each and every time that degree was touched by transit until the next eclipse rolled by. I no longer remember if it was a Solar or Lunar Eclipse, and in the broader scope of this explanation, it doesn't really matter.
If it takes place during a Solar Eclipse, then you will see this kind of event based on tension or whatever is relevant to the planetary "exchange" with your natal chart each time that degree is touched till the next eclipse of the same type comes into play. You want to take into consideration which houses will be affected as well as the points of your natal chart that will be touched, and note that the greater impact is *usually* going to be with the Sun, but don't ignore the Lunar Eclipse. That too is important.
In 2000, there were 3 eclipses in one month, just as there will be this time. Two weeks before the Solar Eclipse on July 1, 2000, I had a major head injury that required stitches to repair a severed artery. The transiting Moon was opposing the Solar Eclipse point. During the week of the incoming Lunar Eclipse on July 16, I was robbed of all our possessions. Luckily, my children and I weren't there. And on July 31 that year, there was another Solar Eclipse, and I ended up with a gift of over $ 500.
Also be aware that your Pre-Natal Eclipse Points are important. The Pre-Natal Solar Eclipse Point appears to be connected to "fated" encounters with people and events. The Pre-Natal Lunar Eclipse Point requires a bit more attentiveness to see how it affects you. It appears to be linked more broadly through all of the planets in your chart, whichever one is being touched by that eclipse.
Hope this helps a bit.
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