Cat_Scratch Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Mine would be astro photography. I built my own Telescope from scratch. Ground the glass mirror, but sent the mirror to have the coating put on it. I've been into astronomy since 1964. Posted are some of the photos I've taken over the last few years. First photo is with a 6 inch reflector using a modified HP Video Web Cam. Second is with my 4 inch refractor of the Red Moon. Same Modified Cam. Third is Jupiter with 3 moons with my 12 inch Orion 12XT intelliscope. Stacked and enhanced. Fourth is of the 10 inch reflector I built. I plan on going to Bowling Green for the full eclipse in August for some solar shots. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Very cool, CS. Mine is playing bridge. Oh, and eating Italian food. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Me and my families hobbies are not as cerebral as cat scratch but hell someone has to protect the smart guys here is video of one of my daughters from a couple weeks ago IMG_0576.mov IMG_0574.mov well if the videos don't play it's her shooting a AR15 223 and a AK47 556 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Cat_Scratch said: Mine would be astro photography. I built my own Telescope from scratch. Ground the glass mirror, but sent the mirror to have the coating put on it. I've been into astronomy since 1964. Posted are some of the photos I've taken over the last few years. First photo is with a 6 inch reflector using a modified HP Video Web Cam. Second is with my 4 inch refactor of the Red Moon. Same Modified Cam. Third is Jupiter with 3 moons with my 12 inch Orion 12XT intelliscope. Stacked and enhanced. Fourth is of the 10 inch reflector I built. I plan on going to Bowling Green for the full eclipse in August for some solar shots. That's pretty cool. I can't wait to see the eclipse. I'm heading just south of Portland to see it. You seen it before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 11 minutes ago, Ararar said: Me and my families hobbies are not as cerebral as cat scratch but hell someone has to protect the smart guys here is video of one of my daughters from a couple weeks ago IMG_0576.mov Lol My phone wouldn't play video-- couldn't figure out the extension. ? Stupid phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reb72 Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 that occupy most of my time... but enjoy them both when it's not football season 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, World Citizen said: Lol My phone wouldn't play video-- couldn't figure out the extension. ? Stupid phone. May be on my end because I can't get it to play either ??♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 25 minutes ago, World Citizen said: Lol My phone wouldn't play video-- couldn't figure out the extension. ? Stupid phone. Ditto, can't get it to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cossacks said: Ditto, can't get it to play. Trying to figure out how to make them play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 53 minutes ago, Ararar said: Me and my families hobbies are not as cerebral as cat scratch but hell someone has to protect the smart guys here is video of one of my daughters from a couple weeks ago IMG_0576.mov IMG_0574.mov well if the videos don't play it's her shooting a AR15 223 and a AK47 556 And a 12 gauge in the picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Just now, Cossacks said: And a 12 gauge in the picture. Yes shooting flying plates with the shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 I just screenshot the videos so at least you can see them 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 How do you like AK 5.56? I've shot AK's in the traditional 7.62x39 and fun, but I think the AR platform is way superior. My buddy just built a 7.62x39 AR, really nice and I just felt much more comfortable shooting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 I'm calling Boxer, Pelosi and Feinstein, looks like an illegal 30 round magazine for Cali ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cossacks said: How do you like AK 5.56? I've shot AK's in the traditional 7.62x39 and fun, but I think the AR platform is way superior. My buddy just built a 7.62x39 AR, really nice and I just felt much more comfortable shooting it. 556 has bigger recoil than AR but it's everyone's favorite weapon to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Cossacks said: I'm calling Boxer, Pelosi and Feinstein, looks like an illegal 30 round magazine for Cali ! Thought I was amongst friends here ? Anyway we were in the desert between California and Arizona so I'm going to say we were in Arizona 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Lol looks like Arizona to me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aZjimbo Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Ararar said: Thought I was amongst friends here ? Anyway we were in the desert between California and Arizona so I'm going to say we were in Arizona Don't worry Az will have your back when it comes to guns much to the chagrin of all those Cali libs. These 2 states couldn't be any more opposite of each other when it comes to this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Drawing,Writing,Seismology and Meteorology. The area I live in isnt resistant to EQs Savannah does have a history with them.... and Hurricanes.... But Writing and drawing is a great Stress relief for me... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 And While we're talking about Weapons I do enjoy Polishing my swords. All jokes aside I know How to swing and block thats it and even then while they are and can be used as weapons as they are sharp enough to pierce skin(Dont ask how I know...) I mostly keep em for show but again I can actually if need be say extreme situations kill someone with them.... Always slice the neck or chest.... Those are fatal first response areas that usually cause the most blood to drain.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Ive only ever shot a Desert Eagle... One of my uncles had one... Jesus.... almost put a hole in myself from the kickback alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 hours ago, aZjimbo said: Don't worry Az will have your back when it comes to guns much to the chagrin of all those Cali libs. These 2 states couldn't be any more opposite of each other when it comes to this. I was gonna say. That looks like a 10+ Round magazine in that AK! I don't have a rifle yet, but I've always wanted a pistol carbine and a Scar (probably in 5.56). All I have to my name is my Walther PPQ q5 match, and I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat_Scratch Posted June 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 7 hours ago, World Citizen said: That's pretty cool. I can't wait to see the eclipse. I'm heading just south of Portland to see it. You seen it before? Yes, I've seen many but have never taken photos through a telescope. I plan on doing a video for this one if all goes as planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
954gator Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 11 hours ago, Cat_Scratch said: Mine would be astro photography. I built my own Telescope from scratch. Ground the glass mirror, but sent the mirror to have the coating put on it. I've been into astronomy since 1964. Posted are some of the photos I've taken over the last few years. First photo is with a 6 inch reflector using a modified HP Video Web Cam. Second is with my 4 inch refactor of the Red Moon. Same Modified Cam. Third is Jupiter with 3 moons with my 12 inch Orion 12XT intelliscope. Stacked and enhanced. Fourth is of the 10 inch reflector I built. I plan on going to Bowling Green for the full eclipse in August for some solar shots. That's pretty awesome man. I got a bottom level refractory (astromaster 130) and even with the extra lenses it's not even close the magnification of your pics. I'm big into performance cars and racing. One day I want to buy a car/chassis just for track days. Gotta pay the bills first. Shoot, I dabble a bit in everything as far as hobbies. Only have one life to live and too many things I want to do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiberalDonaldTrump Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Ima a farmer ?? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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