Simcoe Skies Astronomy

Please note that the webcam settings noted with images are for a 10" Schmidt-Newtonian reflector. They are recorded for my own reference when seeking improvements, and also to provide a starting point for others pursuing the same targets.

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Clearsky Clock for Lake Simcoe

What's New: (3 month running list)

• Aug 6/08 - new images of the Trifid Nebula, the Lagoon Nebula, and the Eagle Nebula!!!
• July 30/08 - new images of M57, M82, and the Owl Cluster.
• July 28/08 - updated picfocus to version 5.05 (backlash compensation implemented for single step mode)
• July 24/08 - added picture of picfocus remote control
• July 20/08 - revised picfocus to version 5.04, correcting FOCUSassist feature with backlash compensation
• July 18/08
  • Added new pages for new and improved PICfocus electronic focuser
  • Added images to Willcox rings page
• May 4/08 - Added a link to Willcox Rotating Rings on the projects menu

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