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Feel free to post any questions you have regarding observatory construction. If you are unable to find the answer in the message archives then don't be shy to...
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Oct 2, 2008
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963
With all due respect, we are getting far too many of these PR messages. I subscribe to many groups relevant to astronomy, and at least 90% of the messages in...
raysasv
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Oct 2, 2008
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Hi Ray, It looks to me like the notice is sent out once a month. How ever I deleted the file so it wont bother you any more. It was a way to try and get...
ottersonalan
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Oct 2, 2008
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Thanks for saying it. I'm in the same situation; subscribe to lots of astronomy, and many other topical groups that compete for my time and attention. A...
Chris A Mahar
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Oct 2, 2008
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Well Chris, A monthly reminder is standard in most other Yahoo groups including the other Astronomy groups I belong to. I started this group in hopes it would...
ottersonalan
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Oct 2, 2008
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Hi Alan, You're right, more discussion would be great, but perhaps the slowdown in the economy is affecting even the observatory builders. That is certainly...
raysasv
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Oct 2, 2008
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Hi Ray, You more than right about the economy affecting all of us, I am a 24/7 care giver for my mother and my wife is the only working and bringing home he...
ottersonalan
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Oct 2, 2008
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Welcome All new Members, Well we are at 200 members strong now, Sure wish you all would say something. Alan Group Founder & Owner...
ottersonalan
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Oct 9, 2008
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... Your wish is my command.... something... Actually I am still exploring plans for my future astronomy shack. The last typhoon we had has helped me to...
Brian W
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Oct 9, 2008
12:47 pm
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Hello Alan and all, If I will ever get control of my auto guiding problems, you will all hear from me, good or bad!! Thanks. Gregg ... From:...
Gregg Winter
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Oct 9, 2008
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Hi Brian, A bad storm really be a key in planning an Observatory. My Observatory is named Windy Ridge Observatory after a bad wind storm tore my first OBS (Tin...
ottersonalan
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Oct 9, 2008
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Cool Gregg, I am working o my Alignments also. Alan ... hear ... Behalf Of...
ottersonalan
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Oct 9, 2008
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Hi everyone, Thanks for the cue Alan! I'm still operating out of my temporary setup, pvc and canvas panels, scope on tripod, and wooden plate under the wedge...
Kel
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Oct 10, 2008
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Hi Kel, Good to here from you, It's Fall here in Michigan which also means the rainy season. Do a google search for light weight simulated roof tiles, you will...
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Oct 10, 2008
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I've been working on getting ready for winter here in Illinois. I've started removing the summer components of my observatory like the fan I have to circulate...
Matthew Sherman
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Oct 10, 2008
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Hey Matthew, I have heard of people making sometype of insulated box for their Lap Top. Say where about in Illinois are you.? My mom was from Thomsonville and...
ottersonalan
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Oct 10, 2008
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I bought a plastic storage box from The Container Store that's large enough to hold my laptop while its open. I have the box on its side and can reach in from...
Joe Ulowetz
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Oct 10, 2008
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I forgot to mention that I'm in Illinois also, in the north Chicago suburbs. -Joe ... large ... the ... course. ... lid, ... ...
Joe Ulowetz
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Oct 10, 2008
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I'm in a suburb of Chicago. Thanks Alan, a small box with some insulation was what I was thinking. MS ... ...
Matthew Sherman
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Oct 10, 2008
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Hi Joe, Have you posted an photos of your set up?, Alan...
ottersonalan
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Oct 10, 2008
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hey MA, If you plan to leave it out in the box in the summer time you might want to install a little pancake computer fan in it to help keep it cool, Alan...
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Oct 10, 2008
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Alan, I've used it outside all summer. It literally sits out in the open with the lid closed. No problems with dew, but it's "self- heating" nature has...
Matthew Sherman
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Oct 10, 2008
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Hi All, well we had to shut down and locked the Observatory for an indefinite time. I am a 24/7 care caver for my mom who is in her last years. So I will not...
ottersonalan
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Oct 25, 2008
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Alan, I'm sorry to hear that. You and your mom will be in our thoughts and prayers. MS ... Flip_Top_and_Clamshell_Observatories@yahoogroups.com,...
Matthew Sherman
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Oct 25, 2008
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Has anyone been able to control a garage door opener with computer software? I am in the process of installing a new Sears 3/4 hp door opener on my...
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Oct 26, 2008
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Hi Darrell, Welcome to the group. I am lookig into the very same thing for my garage door opener. As soon as I come across any information I'll post it. Alan ...
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Oct 26, 2008
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Don't they have garage door opener remotes that work in your car?...
C. Widger
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Oct 26, 2008
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Yep they do, My chamberland Garage Motor came with a remote and I use it all of the time, Alan -- In Flip_Top_and_Clamshell_Observatories@yahoogroups.com, "C....
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I'm not sure how a garage door switch is wired but if its a simple contact switch, it could be replaced with a relay wired to a serial port:...
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Oct 26, 2008
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Hi Alan, So sorry you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Phil - -- In ...
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