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HI I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20  . I have a bracket to attach it to a 8" telescope. Could you help me with the setting or any hardware, like eyepieces I need for the camera. The moon is not a problem, The stars & planets are. I would appreciate any help you can give me. sincerely John
P.S. The manual is 108 Pg.  it has a starlight setting that has up to a 8 sec. stutter speed. this is what I have:  ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/673709-REG/Panasonic_DMC_FH20A_LUMIX_DMC_F... ) I would

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Hi John,
Sorry, I don't do pictures... I am strictly eyeball to the eyepiece with strictly a manual non-goto and non-drive scopes. So I have no idea what you're talking about. Suggest you try one of the other allexperts who knows their camera's and photography; as I have to graciously bow out.
Clear Skies,
Tom Whiting
Erie, PA  

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Astronomy has been my hobby/pasttime for over 50 years.  Currently own 3 telescopes, the largest of which is a 30 inch Newtonian truss Dob that is portable.I taught Astronomy/Meteorology at the University Level for 13 years before retiring in 1995. Being retired and home most of the time, I am able to answer all questions relatively quickly, unless it's a new moon weekend with good observing conditions.  No astrology questions please, or questions about alleged UFO picture identifications.

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Experience: Astronomy has been my hobby and study for over 50 years. We currently now own a 30 inch portable telescope (Updated - Pennsylvania`s largest portable telescope). It can be seen on our website at:http://www.velocity.net/~bwhiting and also attend several regional starparties during the year, and have been on 5 total solar eclipse expeditions.

Organizations: President, Erie County Mobile Observers Group for over 15 years.

Publications: Wrote the "Over Erie Skies" newspaper article in our local newspaper for 11 years (1975-86).

Education: Masters Degree- Taught at the University level for 13 years. Retired 20 years -USAF Pilot - KC-135 with 180 combat missions;  Also Eagle Scout, Philmont staff 2 Yrs, Order of Arrow Lodge Chief, Ham Radio (inactive).

Awards: two discoveries: The mini-coathanger asterism in Ursa Minor (the little dipper) And the mini-ladle- another asterism in the bowl of Ursa Minor. Clients: Currently President of the ECMOG as mentioned above.

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BS  Metallurgical Engineering Grove City College, PAMaster's Degree, Gannon University, Erie, PA Also retired USAF pilot, 20 years.

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