... thanks that would be great. and I agree about the goto sys.to learn about the sky I got this free program off the net. for that stellarium...
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Justin McVaney
blue_99507
Jan 4, 2011 2:54 am
Swakman59, I have an 8" Orion Skyview Pro EQ for sale right now. I have moved on to a different telescope which is more suitable for amateur research, however...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Jan 4, 2011 2:39 am
If your binocs are fixed at 25x, either of these proposed scopes will open a world of possibility by allowing you to choose eyepieces appropriate for the ...
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swakman59
Jan 4, 2011 2:31 am
I want to bye a good all around telescope. been looking at a nexstar 6se and a refractor skyview 120st can anybody tell me if i'm on the right track? been...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Dec 31, 2010 1:40 am
WOW!! not sure if anything like this has happened before in my lifetime, Saturn has an enormous storm on it ...
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AlaskanAstronomy@yaho...
Dec 27, 2010 8:50 am
Reminder from: AlaskanAstronomy Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskanAstronomy/cal Mars fossil metorite found on this day. Monday December 27,...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Dec 18, 2010 10:05 pm
Nice. I didn't know about the upcoming eclipse, thanks. Skytools conflicts with Freds data, it says partial eclipse. I think I'll trust Fred on this one...
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stogey_898
Dec 18, 2010 9:54 pm
Seems as though the Winter solstice will coincide with an Eclipse. Time line graphic of the eclipse: ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Dec 14, 2010 10:52 pm
That was AWESOME! First you see a wonderful time lapse of boiling clouds over Hilo. Then you see the rise of Mauna Kea's broad shadow. Then the Sun sets, the...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Dec 10, 2010 12:05 am
I should have added that the gift shop at the VIS sells coats, hats, sweatshirts, sweaters and other warm clothes with various observatory and Hawaiian logos...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Dec 9, 2010 11:23 pm
I suspect that I am probably the primary instigator of Big Island talk here. My wife and I researched the entire planet, looking for the ideal (and reasonably...
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AlaskanAstronomy@yaho...
Dec 9, 2010 4:03 pm
Reminder from: AlaskanAstronomy Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskanAstronomy/cal Galaxies! Thursday December 9, 2010 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location:...
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steven sommerfeld
sos00567
Dec 9, 2010 3:55 pm
When I went to The Big Island I made sure I was there for the new moon on Mauna Kea. We had a tour of the big scopes and watched the sunset from atop Mauna...
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Miriam Landau
tuntz1256
Dec 9, 2010 4:33 am
Hi all, I have been getting all the fabulous e-mails about amazing big island nights and now that I'm visiting I would love to see them! Does anybody have ...
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mochool
Dec 9, 2010 2:25 am
Beyond the weather, what is the prediction for viewing the Geminids meteor showers in South Central? I think the peak should be this Monday night. Michael...
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J
blue_99507
Dec 7, 2010 4:53 am
Ok, I don't know everything...yet, and as much as the grab and go seems logical, it's definitely not what determines my scope choice for home. Sure,I've got my...
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AlaskanAstronomy@yaho...
Dec 7, 2010 3:55 am
Reminder from: AlaskanAstronomy Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskanAstronomy/cal Galaxies! Thursday December 9, 2010 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (The next...
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Howard Niemi
Howard_99503
Dec 7, 2010 12:10 am
A diagonal that sees right side up and right side right would be good for a kid's telescope. He could view terrestrial with it. ...
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Cohen, James M Civ US...
James.Cohen@...
Dec 6, 2010 11:41 pm
I'm a beginner and am looking for recommendations. In following the email traffic, the short tube 80 was recommended at $299...then I saw the AstroView 90 on...
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wthomas@...
fishingastro...
Dec 6, 2010 9:35 pm
I agree that grab and go is essential! Wally On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 12:18 PM , scottupnorth wrote: I agree with Mike. I think refractors are the way to go for...
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scottupnorth
Dec 6, 2010 9:18 pm
I agree with Mike. I think refractors are the way to go for Alaska because they tend to be more portable and cool down fasted than other scopes. And with our...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Dec 6, 2010 2:48 am
You guys and your reflectors. You dont want a young impressionable mind going down the wrong road! : ) ...
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Wallace R Thomas
fishingastro...
Dec 5, 2010 11:57 pm
Howard, Very good point. I use a Dob with the Sky Commader, not the intelliscope. And I do have to use a 12V in order to get it function in the cold. Most...
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Howard Niemi
Howard_99503
Dec 5, 2010 10:14 pm
Wally, I noticed that two of your suggestions are for intelliscopes. I read on Cloudy Nights, when I was looking for my first telescope this fall, that the...
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Wallace R Thomas
fishingastro...
Dec 5, 2010 8:56 pm
Diane, In Alaska's very cold observing conditions I find a scope that is quick to set up and simple to run may be a better choice. Take a look at the reviews...
6390
dianestonebraker
dianestonebr...
Dec 4, 2010 3:37 am
I want to buy my 7th grade son a telescope for Christmas. His pick is the astromaster 130eq-MD. Does anyone know about this telescope? Would this be a good one...
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AlaskanAstronomy@yaho...
Dec 3, 2010 3:58 am
Reminder from: AlaskanAstronomy Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskanAstronomy/cal Saturn's Moon Titan Unveiled Friday December 3, 2010 7:00 pm -...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Dec 3, 2010 3:37 am
Beautiful pictures here & in your gallery. My 9 year old son & I were ... Thanks , glad you liked it. Mike...
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gretinak
Dec 2, 2010 6:04 am
Beautiful pictures here & in your gallery. My 9 year old son & I were looking through these. WOW! We are hoping for continued clear skies this Friday pm at...
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tmb_mike
Dec 1, 2010 9:37 pm
29 x 10 mins @ ISO1600 http://www.pbase.com/image/130796814/original That was a good night of seeing and transparency last night. Mike...
