Hi,
I am in my early 50ies and worked as a professional astronomer 25 yrs ago - still active with focus on solar astronomy (taking pictures in Ha, NaD, CaK and soon MgIb2) and variable star observation down to mag 15. Since one year I am using my LISA on a 14" SCT and processed already a dozen of spectra of variable stars. A few weeks ago I ordered the Sol'ex optical kit (cool stuff!) and a few days ago the LHIRESIII... Yes - I am addicted to spectroscopy . During my studies I was working on long-slit spectroscopy of outflows from YSOs with Coudé-Spectrographs on telescopes of the 2,2 to 4,1m class. At that time I could not imagine adopting spectroscopy as an amateur! Besides my research focus I am engaged in public outreach activities through managing the public observatory of Meckesheim in the Rhein-Neckar-Region close to Heidelberg. Within this forum I would like gain more experience in supporting campaigns and sharing results.
Looking forward working with you!
Gerhard
Gerhard Hirth
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Re: Gerhard Hirth
Nice to have you on board! I was bitten by the spectroscopy bug after doing 10 years of asteroid astrometry and stellar photometry.
My spectroscopes include(d) the LX200, LISA, Alpy600, LhiresIII, and now the eShel2 which I am still learning.
Hope to see some of your work and please feel free to contribute your spectra to ARAS, BAA, and AASVO spectra databases.
James
My spectroscopes include(d) the LX200, LISA, Alpy600, LhiresIII, and now the eShel2 which I am still learning.
Hope to see some of your work and please feel free to contribute your spectra to ARAS, BAA, and AASVO spectra databases.
James
James Foster
eShel2-Zwo ASI6200MM Pro
Lhires III (2400/1800/600 ln/mm Grat) Spectroscope
LISA IR/Visual Spectroscope (IR Configured)
Alpy 200/600 with Guide/Calibration modules and Photometric slit
Star Analyzer 200
eShel2-Zwo ASI6200MM Pro
Lhires III (2400/1800/600 ln/mm Grat) Spectroscope
LISA IR/Visual Spectroscope (IR Configured)
Alpy 200/600 with Guide/Calibration modules and Photometric slit
Star Analyzer 200