Hi Mike, No the observatory is in about the same condition that it was when I brought it over here, come on at 20 below I really haven't done anything outside...
"What was that" is the eternal question for amateur astronomers. Here is a tool for you. Follow this link, which is on the home page of this group: ...
... anything ... couldn't go ... I look forward to hearing about your NEAF shopping. I think you would do well with a 4" or 5" APO and a small mounting like...
This Thursday I'm giving a presentation at the Campbell Lake Science Center on the Apollo Moon mission. Yesterday I received a call from a gentleman who was...
Tom- I have one of Scott's older Televues at my house (but not his current ultra-portable one). Give me a call if you want to see it, I will give you the same...
Hi Rich, I'm leaning towards a TMB 130, but you never know. I assume you have a whole package for sale??? Let me know what you have and what the asking price...
TMB 130? Nothing like dreaming big Mr. Tyler! BTW....that won't fit in my trunk with all our luggage if you happen to pick it up at NEAF! LMAO!!!!!!! BTW Pt...
Hey Chris, be sure to tell Doris that we won't have any fun without her. - Grin If a 130 won't fit in your trunk, I'll carry it on my lap. Probably do that on...
A 16" SCT would be awesome !!! (( Where Chris Lives )) Here is what the lenses look like on those old AP, Tom http://www.pbase.com/mclemens1969/image/68834670 ...
I should clarify that by saying that if your passion is visual astronomy of faint fuzzies, then aperture always wins and a big SCT will work great in that...
Some random thoughts... ... Living in the light dome, deep sky is pretty much out. If your passion is deep sky, find a new passion! Of course, telescopes are...
Yes, I am a refractor bigot too! However I have to admit that gobs of aperture is certainly impossible to ignore, even in Alaska. Having a 12-16" SCT with all...
Great list Mike! I agree 100%. Even though we have overall poor conditions for astronomy here in Alaska......our AK PFD gives us the ability to buy the...
anyone else getting the Infinite Cosmos DVD series from Astronomy Magazine? I just got a new one today about Saturn and it included part the Campo del Cielo...
I am so jealous! -Christopher Erickson Currently sitting in a campground at Kartchner Caverns, AZ N 31 50' 2.79" W 110 21' 10.19" 4,657' elevation 54F at 9PM...
Your Jealous?? your in AZ LOL its snowing a little here... Although I am going to New Mexico next week.. bad thing is I cant bring the new scope... all work...
I saw that "I am so jealous" comment too and had to laugh. Nice try Chris ... From: totalyfrozen <totalyfrozen@...> Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 4:56...
But I AM jealous! I love Astro DVD's! The viewing last night here at Picacho Peak, AZ was awesome until some maniac with his high beam came over the horizon...
Ummm... Here in Anchorage we had 20 below last week, now it is 35 above and raining. The side streets all look like a zamboni just ran over them and there are...
So how many people can you fit in those two beds????? From: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher...
It depends on how much they all like each other! The couch is a queen hide-a-bed and the booth turns into a twin. Class A 34' Bounder pulling a 4WD Chevy...
and are they cute?? LOL MJ ... From: Tom Tyler <tyler@...> Subject: RE: [AlaskanAstronomy] Re: Astronomy DVDs To: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com Date:...
I am so jealous From: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Erickson Sent: Wednesday, January 14,...
Chris would be jealous if he knew how warm it was here.... warm enough that the glaciers that formed on your car bumpers can be removed. ... Chris would be...
The Eagle River Nature Center is closed tonight because of inclement weather. Louise called me to see if I wanted her to open the ERNC for Astronomy Night. ...
That was some incredible transparency tonight, mediocre seeing but was quite warm out. I shot a series of R,G and B exposures of M82 to add to my L image from...
Great shot Mike. M81 and 82 are nice and high right now, easy targets. It doesn't look like any R, G, or B is included in the attached photo, am I missing...
That was the "L" channel only from a couple months ago. Here it is with some color data added in. http://upload.pbase.com/image/108414613 Mike ... targets. It...
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