[Aavso-photometry] Bruce Gary's book and other material

[Russ Garrett]

I have read Bruce Gary's book and other books on variable stars, binaries,
etc..  I have even been with Bruce Gary on 2 or 3 observing sessions and he
makes it look so easy.

 

However, I still have trouble with the basics such as what stars am I really
looking at and other things with my CCD camera. 

 

Is the best tool to help determine this Pinpoint? I am going to the SAS
meeting next week and I will check with Bob Denny to make sure everything is
licensed and working properly with MaximDL. The full version of pinpoint
requires an upgrade.

 

I just hate spending time screwing around with the telescope to make sure
everything is right. I have a CGE14 and sometimes wonder if a Paramount
would make life easier or just create more complex problems. However, that
reminds me that Bruce Gary says a GEM is not recommended for Exoplanet and
other all night projects requiring a high degree of accuracy due to the
meridian flip. He uses a Meade LX200 14" and has excellent results. I guess
its not the equipment as much as knowing what you are doing. 

 

I am just frustrated. I feel like selling my scope and buying a boat a lot
of times!

 

 

Thanks

 

 

Russ Garrett

 

 

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