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Originally posted by LazarusTheLongIf he is an amatuer astronomer, i can understand him not wanting to spend an extra $5,000 just to prove what he enjoys regularly...
Originally posted by TruthCanHurt
Photography through a telescope is not easy to do (yes, I have done it).
Never done it myself unfortunately, and I know that night photography can be difficult, but its not immpossible.
It sounds like from the original post that the camera was mounted on the
telescope (very common) and not looking through the telescope. When
you're in this configuration your magnification depends on your camera lens
being employed, NOT the telescope magnification. So the statement that
the objects would be difficult to photograph makes perfect sence.
but it amazes me how many people claim this is BS without any knowledge of the subject or investigation into the matter.
Originally posted by Jazzerman
Maybe he is not necessarily talking about seeing ships cross "at" the Ursa Major region, but that it only appears so in the sky to him. This would mean that the ships are actually fairly close to Earth because they appear to jump around in that area whose stars are light years away from each other. I would guess the guy probably means he see's them close to Earth from his vantage point, which makes them look as if they are "between the stars".
I wish I could go and observe this sometime and see if there is any basis to this, but being in the city, the lights are usually to bright to see much.
On another note....I really miss living in the country
Originally posted by neonine
Crakeur the reason most people dont go to the news and try to make millions is because most people wouldnt belive him. Theyd call him a crack pot and he would loose all of his cretability. thats why most people stay quiet. atleast thats why I stay quiet. and besides why spend 5,000 trying to prove to the ignorant world something you already belive.