[net.space] Any AstroPhotographers out there?

TENCATI@JPL-VLSI.ARPA (09/08/84)

From:  Ron Tencati <TENCATI@JPL-VLSI.ARPA>


I recently purchased a Celestron C-11 telescope. I would like to do some 
astrophotography.  I used Poloroids slide film (ASA 40) to take some 
rather nice shots of the moon.  I would like to take some pictures of 
the planets.  Has anyone out there been through this before?  Can 
someone give me some hints as to what is the best speed film to use for 
the best results. I would also like to have input from anyone regarding 
what exposure times are the best for the different planets. I know it 
depends what focal length I am shooting with. I'm not sure. I would like
to do eyepiece projection using the celestron tele-extender and an 18mm 
and 9mm eyepiece.

Has anyone used FUJI's HR1600 film? How does it perform?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Ron Tencati
Tencati@JPL-VLSI.ARPA

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