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Contact information
e-mails:
jpotts@whirlpoolgalaxy.com
jpotts@americanfocus.com
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websites
http://www.whirlpoolgalaxy.com (Astrophotography)
http://www.americanfocus.com
(Landscapes & Wildlife)
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Locator
Map
http://www.frappr.com/apppublic
Level of accuracy: state of Washington, USA
Biography
I
was born in Seattle in 1961 and have been living in western Washington
ever since. I
developed a passion for wilderness adventures when, as a child, I started
backpacking in
the Mount Rainier National Park. In High School, I developed a keen
interest in
photography and computer graphics. These interests motivated me, at the
University of
Washington, to study earth sciences and to earn degrees in Physics and
Astronomy. Soon
there after, I began flying and earned my Commercial and Instrument pilot
rating. My
interest in computers has evolved into a career as a business owner
specializing in
multimedia information systems.
Areas of interest
Astronomical imaging interests include all deep sky and solar system
subjects.
Scientific imaging areas of interest include supernova, comet, and
asteroid hunting.
Astrophotography publications
Magazines
Sky & Telescope, NightSky, Popular Photography
.
Others
Sky Publishing - Spotlight Print Series,
Sky Publishing - Celestial Wonders Calendar 2006
Sky & Telescope's BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSE 2006
EDITION
Observing sites
ARGO (Astronomical Research Group Of Oregon) In Central Oregon.
Additionally, I am in the process of constructing a Remotely Operated
Observatory
in New Mexico.
Astronomical Equipment
Telescopes
Celestron 14
Takahashi TOA-130, and FSQ Telescopes
Mounts
Astrophysics AP1200 mount
AP900 Mount
Cameras
SBIG
ST-10XME
SBIG ST-2000XM
Canon 1Ds Mark II Cameras
Software
MaxIm
DL/CCD, Photoshop, TheSky,
FocusMax, and PinPoint Applications.
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