Hi All, We met at Ron and Bev's Saturday for a meeting and mini scope building session. We had about 10 members present. I'm sure we would have had more but...
It was an enjoyable meeting and Jeff did a great job covering the ATM stuff. Great t osee all those attending. I think if the weather had been more cooperative...
The pics are good except that ugly guy with the little white plastic scope ;-) Please do bring the ebony star and other parts next month. As you say we will...
Well the refractor box is coming along nicly. I have done the sanding bit and have learned a valuable life lesson. Even when a well ventlated area, be careful...
Some good news for a change... My sched has been changed to me flying to LA on Sunday instead of Saturday so it looks like I can at least make some of the...
... *LOL* Next time, DO wear your face mask! ... I'm no woodworking expert, but I think I'd go for some kind of oil, rather than stain. I've heard of...
Oh btw, what kind of cedar did you use? The cedar that you buy from a lumber yard has been kiln dried and all the volatile oils have been driven out, thereby...
... It is 1 x 4 or more truthfully 1 x 3 1/2. I think it was supposed to be used for siding. One side is sanded and the other rough. A good sanding took care...
... Yeah, that's been kiln dried ... *L* I hate them too, but I hate dust in my nose and throat more... ... Actually, it so happened Mother Earth news just...
The schedule for Saturday is: 11:00 - 12:00 Meet and setup scopes. We need to be ready at 12:00 sharp since I think we have a scout troop that will be hitting...
Also bring drop cords and battery packs to run the scopes. ... then. ... general ... 6:00 ... is ... trickle ... chance ... good ... only ... then ... but ... ...
Jeff, I'm planning to show, hopefully at 11 AM, but I may not be able to make until around 2PM. I'll have: 10" truss tube Dob - good for show & tell. 6"...
I was doing some last minute research for my posters and came up with an idea that might be fun if not for this Saturday, then certainly for future events like...
I used to think the Deep Impact mission was rather interesting, considering the name and that it impacted an Near Earth Object(Comet Tempel 1), but this is...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyager_Golden_Record This is a link that describes what is on the "record". I'll keeo looking and see if I can find an audion...
Thats a great idea Beverly. If we can't do it this year we should definately be able to make it part of the show next year. Natahn ... with an ... thought it ...
We have an Ipod and speakers. I'm swamped with work but Laura is looking to see if she can get the recording. If so I will stick it on the ipod tomorrow and...
Hey Ed, Sorry for the late post. If you remember the new octagonal scope tube I had with me Saturday night, that is cedar sealed with polyurethane. It...
Great Craig. Come when you can and definitely bring the goodies. Laura and I were thinking about this year versus last year. Last year we were out of the way...
If you find the link please do send it. Laura is scrounging too. We can put any number of sound files in sequence and play them over and over. ... looking...
What do we do if it rains? Sage and I definitely plan to be there. Sage's dad is even planning on going since it is a day event. (He can't see well at night,...
This is what I will be bringing Saturday. Please let me know if I missed anything. - PST hA solar scope - 10" LX200 with piggy back 120mm Refractor - Full...
If it rains we will be inside doing show and tell with some scopes. If it breaks we will go setup. If it looks like rain at night then the night portion will...
Thanks Jeff, Ya, I have dicided to go ahead and seal it. The cradle is now finished, and I have mounted the the scope to the tripod. The whole system is a lot...
... We can only hope. :-) The orange scope will be there and so will the 80mm. 10x50 Simmon Bio I'm thinking about purchaseing a pair of Nikon 10x50. the...
