Kurt, Thanks. This pdf was excellent and very informative. I am thinking about setting up my AP130 with a 5X Barlow to record the event. I also have a Lumenera Infinity 2-1 monochrome camera that is capable of very high frame rates. The camera has a 1.4 megapixel (1392 X 1040) sensor with 4.65um pixels. I think this camera may be excellent for recording the event. It is possible to select a smaller portion of the sensor for recording to the computer, if using the full sensor does not add any meaningful data. I could set up my own equipment, but perhaps the Lumenera would better utilized by attaching it to a scope that is larger than my AP. I know that the AP is capable of incredible resolution, but still the camera may be better used on a really large aperture scope. What are your thoughts on the matter? Do you have any ideas for how best to take advantage of this exquisite little camera? Is there a really good scope that is in need of an equally great camera? Let me know. Thanks, Tyler Allred PS - I know that sometimes smaller aperture scopes are less susceptable to atmospheric conditions than larger scopes, because of the scale of the turbulent structures in the atmosphere. Is it possible that the little AP is the best choice? Maybe??? I am interested in your opinion. _____________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Canopus56 Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:51 AM To: Utah Astronomy List Serv Subject: [Utah-astronomy] LCROSS Guide to observing and imaging As promised at the last night's (Sept 15) SLAS club meeting, here is my slide presentation regarding amateur observing of the LCROSS impact.  It includes finders, visual observing recommendations and imaging recommendations.  MS Powerpoint version (8 meg) http://members.csolutions.net/fisherka/astronote/observed/LCROSS/20090915LCR OSSImpactUpdate.ppt http://tinyurl.com/pbb7pw Slide presentation as PDF file (11 meg) http://members.csolutions.net/fisherka/astronote/observed/LCROSS/20090916LCR OSSImpactUpdate.pdf http://tinyurl.com/pfujnv in directory: http://members.csolutions.net/fisherka/astronote/observed/LCROSS/ It was heartening to see everyone in a roomful of 50-60 people raise their hand when the club was polled to see who will show up at the club's observatory to view the impact. Through Oct. 9, club members may feel free to call me with questions at my club roster telephone number.  I would prefer to receive questions via email at canopus56@yahoo.com . Clear Skies - Kurt _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com