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  • Founded: Sep 14, 2000
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Welcome!

This is the right place to share your joy of the night skies!

This group is open to all interested in Astronomy.

These days it is very hard to say where anything is made but we know the truth. We are all made of star stuff. Please join in, this is an open Astronomy Forum. Any topic about astronomy equipment or observing is welcome. Newcomers to astronomy are encouraged to post questions, our members are a diverse group many with years of experience and are willing to help.

We welcome any and all to join us!

The current photo is the Antares 1529 owned by moderator David Brooks.



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About the Semi Rant & Question
Weezy, I admit if you said what kind of observing you do I failed to pay attention so if this suggestion is off base, apologies! Back when I lived out west I
Posted - Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:56 pm
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visit to a school astronomy outreach report
Maroof called me for directions around Asar time. He was near Noor Jehan / Jehangir Tomb. I couldn't help much as I was not familiar with that area. He asked
Posted - Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:45 pm
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Semi-rant and question
8" SCT too heavy. Had one and sold it. The tube on a reflector is still too unwieldy. I have a situation where I have to squeeze between a car and a motorcycle
Posted - Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:19 pm
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Re: Scope bulk?
How about an 8" SCT? Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ... From: "weezyrider" <weezyrider@...> Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:46:25 To:
Posted - Sun Nov 22, 2009 4:13 pm
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Re: Scope bulk?
The 8 inch f/4 is only 30 inches long and 12 pounds. Mostly you will find f/5 or f/6 in the stores, longer and, yes, unwieldy. The GSO has had great reviews
Posted - Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:06 pm
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