Re: Optical Instruments

From: John locker (satcom@cybase.co.uk)
Date: Sun Aug 25 2002 - 11:27:14 EDT

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    Hi Russ,
    
    I agree with you about using a CCD or webcam to capture ISS images.
    Through the eyepiece its almost impossible to concentrate on manual tracking
    , and try to make out structure , but by recording a pass to PC , then
    scrutinising the resulting file its possible to make out some detail , even
    with a six inch scope.
    
    Certainly worth having a go  :O)
    
    John.
    ISS Images at    http://www.satcom.freeserve.co.uk
    
    
    
    > I've also observed the ISS using manual tracking of my 6" Criterion.
    Again,
    > there are hints of structure, but nothing difinitive.  I think image
    capture
    > using a CCD or other video camera would be more useful than the unaided
    eye.
    >
    > Clear Skies,
    > Russ Pinizzotto
    >
    > 40.35N, 94.97W, UT-5
    >
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