I've been watching Mars.. again.. At 396x in a pair of 6mm monocentric eyepieces, I can easily lock on to Deimos and hold it in averted vision, with Mars...
Mike, Good for you!! Awesome! You and that scope are really making the most of this opposition. ... monocentric ... vision, ... shift ... almost ... to be a ...
... Phobos ended up eluding me last night. I couldn't steadily hold Deimos again either, though it flashed in and out as the seeing degraded. This Friday night...
Here's my "artist" impression of last nights view of Mars. I was observing for maybe two hours in the TMB175/8 using the Baader bino and dual 6mm TMB ...
... That's cool Steve. Surface markings are very contrasty. I wish they looked that dark in my eyepiece! Nice observatory pics BTW, gorgeous gear. I also like...
Looks like we could be up for a clear Friday night at ERNC.... and cold. Mars is high in the sky right now but I'm in a meek mood regarding the temperature....
Looks like tomorrow's weather is going to be clear and COLD. I will be dressing accordingly. Sure will be cool having the 16" at the ERNC on a clear night! ...
It's looking good! Yep, it'll be a carhart with layers night. I am going to bring my little 3.2 mega-pixel snappy camera....maybe I can get a decent afocal...
... I hope your Traveler didnt hear that... it's over in the corner thinking, "Yeah? Show me the North American nebula in one of those REAL scopes... " I'll...
... am ... can ... thinking, ... scopes... " ... night. ... hosed-up ... try and ... hours ... Mike, They will close the cabin most likely a little past 9pm....
Here's a link to an quick view events page for the Anchorage area: http://www.amsky.com/whitepages/site.php?id=706 Please let me know if there is any changes...
Reminder from the Calendar of AlaskanAstronomy http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskanAstronomy/cal How To Buy Astronomy Gear Friday November 4, 2005 7:00 pm -...
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My image plus CalSky simulation for 11-2-05 (posted in Photos.) I'm not sure I have them matched properly, but this is the simulation for the correct time of...
At about 8:25 this evening, I saw a spectacular big bolide here in the Valley. Dazzlingly brilliant with long and long lasting trail. In retrospect, I'd say...
Wow I hope you are recovering well! I just had (lower right eyelid) eye surgery as well. The swelling has gone down but I will be looking a bit different when...
Mars will peak tonight at 12:54 AM straight South, 44 degrees above the horizon. Mars will be magnitude -2.31 and the planet disc will be 20.08 arcseconds ...
... Deimos will be East of Mars the entire time. ... 7:30 PM (West of Mars) 11:15 PM - 11:45 PM, (East of Mars with Deimos) 2:30 AM -3:30 AM (West of Mars) ...
MY NAME IS JEFF BURNETTE AND I AM IN THE MARKET TO BUY A USED 8" TO 12" REFLECTOR SCOPE WITH GO TO FUNCTIONS, ETC. I HAVE BEEN CHECKING OUT THE LX200 ON EBAY...
Thank you for good wishes. Well, I was looking forward to your "How to buy" presentation at ERNC tonight and mayhap get a peek through your Leviathan 16" but...
It was nice seeing everyone and meeting some more people from the group here. Hanging out with good company (and Chris's presentation) were far better than...
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