Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Beginning Imaging Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Charlie Hein Postmaster Reged: 11/02/03 Posts: 6583 Loc: 26.06.08N, +80.23.08W Re: Sept. Bright & DSO Challenge Rules and Comment [Re: cam1936]       #2675253 - 10/01/08 10:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I guess when it comes right down to it the really tough part would be where to draw the line, and how to police it realistically. Every time we crack this open to have a look at it we always come back to that. Charlie -------------------- Weston CSC: Post Extras:       Jerry3672 Vendor - Quantum Astronomy Products Reged: 01/20/08 Posts: 295 Loc: Lexington NC Re: Sept. Bright & DSO Challenge Rules and Comment [Re: Charlie Hein]       #2675918 - 10/02/08 10:47 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   No other rule is needed or can be enforced. Win three times, and get moved up to the other thread contests. I see a couple of comparisons to NASCAR competition. So I’ll add my view as well. Every time NASCAR makes a rule to save car owners money or keep the competition equal, the teams will spend more money to find ways to work around the rule to get an edge on the competition. I know first hand, I have worked for a NASCAR team for the last 18 years. The same results would happen here. Some people will cheat. The real question should be- How do we get more entries into the contest each month? I like to see what results others are getting for all of the different scopes and cameras. I like to see what the high end cameras and scopes are producing. I also like to see what people can do with the 20 dollar web cams. Nice contest. Keep it the same. (Just my opinion) -------------------- Meade LXD75-SN-8 C11 DSI Pro Sony H7 Canon XSi 450D unmod www.spike-a.com Post Extras:       Charlie Hein Postmaster Reged: 11/02/03 Posts: 6583 Loc: 26.06.08N, +80.23.08W Re: Sept. Bright & DSO Challenge Rules and Comment [Re: Jerry3672]       #2677690 - 10/03/08 08:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have to "un-sticky" this thread now... sorry. Please keep the conversation going though. Charlie -------------------- Weston CSC: Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 6 registered and 5 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 477 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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