Hi, I recently moved to Anchorage and I have bought my first telescope. I just wanted to say hello, I'm off to barnes and noble to get some amateur astronomy...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Sep 30, 2007 8:12 am
Welcome to the group! Most people here have modest scopes and besides, we never judge people by their astronomy budgets or any other criteria except maybe...
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Mitch Singler
usamachinist1
Sep 30, 2007 9:07 am
Hi Christopher, Thanks for the heads up on the meetings in Eagle River, I'll try to make it to the first one depending on my schedule. I'll pick up those books...
Chris, really awesome! The roof must be quite heavy when finished fully? I spent the whole weekend on house and observatory. Saturday in the A.M. I tore a...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Oct 1, 2007 4:58 am
Fiberglass will add about 30 pounds total weight. "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern...
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Craig B.
crg_br
Oct 1, 2007 8:13 pm
Here is an interesting movie form NASA Science News of a coronal mass ejection ripping off the tail of Comet Encke. ...
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Mitch Singler
usamachinist1
Oct 1, 2007 8:27 pm
I'm planning to attend to first meeting at the Eagle River location that was mentioned in a previous post. If anyone has a moment, could you please post...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Oct 1, 2007 9:12 pm
incredible! _____ From: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Craig B. Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 12:12...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Oct 1, 2007 9:16 pm
Map: http://tinyurl.com/2apnod _____ From: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Singler Sent: Monday,...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Oct 1, 2007 11:03 pm
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskanAstronomy/database?method=reportRows&tbl=7 Not listed in Yahoo maps but here are the driving directions: Driving...
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Mitch Singler
usamachinist1
Oct 2, 2007 7:56 am
Christopher and Mike, Thanks for the directions, I'm looking forward to checking things out and meeting everybody. Take care, Mitch...
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dynascopeak
Oct 3, 2007 9:46 pm
Sound like CCSC is going to be doing their series again this winter. Luise Woelflein is looking for presenters for the following dates: November 8 December 13 ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Oct 4, 2007 12:11 am
I will be unable to make it to the ERNC this Friday due to family issues. I will be back in Alaska Tuesday, October 16th. See all of you when I get back! ...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Oct 4, 2007 12:33 am
Bummer! Sorry to hear there is trouble down South. I will try and be there this Friday. 7PM? I need to get a cheap CG5 mount or something so I can bring the...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Oct 4, 2007 12:35 am
I have a spare Vixen SP mount if you are interested. Yes, 7PM at the ERNC. -Chris ... From: Mike C <mike@...> Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007 4:33...
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MJ
maryjo_ak
Oct 5, 2007 11:30 pm
Anyone see this story?? How cool! http://news.yahoo.com/s/space/20071005/sc_space/tinygalaxyspottedhalfway\ acrosstheuniverse ...
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Mitch Singler
usamachinist1
Oct 9, 2007 10:00 pm
Hi, I just joined the group a week or so ago, I had originally purchased a Celestron 60mm refractor on a goto mount. I exchanged it after researching a little...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Oct 9, 2007 10:27 pm
Sounds like fun, thanks for the report. ... Your 7.5mm eyepiece should display a dramatically, obviously larger image of a planet, or of the moons features....
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Oct 9, 2007 10:37 pm
... Atmospheric turbulence churns the air and refracts the light from the stars in constantly different directions. This causes stars to twinkle, and when...
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Mitch Singler
usamachinist1
Oct 9, 2007 11:07 pm
I appreciate the feedback, I'm still trying to get a feel for how to choose eyepieces, I'm also looking to buy a few more, so I'm paying attention to them to...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Oct 10, 2007 7:43 pm
Seeing as you'll be pushing your scope along to observe targets, a huge field of view would be a big plus for you. (like Panoptics at 68 degrees of field, or...
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totalyfrozen
Oct 11, 2007 6:32 am
I was looking at the Orion Skyview Pro 120 GoTo Refractor, what are your thoughts? it's listed for 1069.95 plus shipping in there catalog....
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Mitch Singler
usamachinist1
Oct 11, 2007 7:30 am
I appreciate it Mike, I'd like the opportunity to try out different eyepieces. I plan to be at the next meeting next Friday. I'm curious, is there a point...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Oct 11, 2007 3:50 pm
It is a good value for the money. Be advised that it is an achromatic refractor, which means that there will be slight "rainbow" of color around bright sky...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Oct 11, 2007 3:54 pm
Orion's 2" wide field eyepieces won't be as good as the Televue eyepieces but they are still a good value and a good match to your scope. I sure do love 2",...
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totalyfrozen
Oct 11, 2007 4:14 pm
Thanks Chris I will check that out on Astromart. ... totalyfrozen ... are ... catalog....
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Oct 11, 2007 4:26 pm
FWIW, I have an Orion 100ED and a Vixen SP mount (w/o GOTO system) that I would sell for $850 with some eyepieces, a red dot finder and a hardwood tripod. For...
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Scott
scottupnorth
Oct 11, 2007 9:31 pm
That's a great price for what Chris is selling.....a 100mm ED scope, mount and hardwood tripod for $850....Scott...
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Mike
alaska_mike30
Oct 14, 2007 7:19 pm
Chris you had a program on your PDA that showed The stars and planets. What is the name of the program and where did youget it?...
