Hello, I got back in touch with the scoutmaster of the troup and we have set a penciled in date of the weekend of aug. 11th. They would like to do a two night...
Just posted some pics of the refractor in its test pvc tube in the Jeff and Laura's Pics section under photos for anyone interested. I'm 6 foot tall so you...
Hello, I Just had a look at the pictures of the scope; in slide show (cool). It realy looks great! Hopefully I can make it out sometime soon and have a go at...
Jeremy, Count me in. My 10" rig is well suited for locating objects by star hopping and using a chart. Keep sending details as you get them. Craig ... -- ...
... Okay, sorry, and thanks. No, that one never came through to my email, but I just now went to the yahoo groups site and read it. No problem on the...
... Jeremy, I've put the date(s) on my calendar and will try to make it if I can. I'll bring the 12" Dob and the little 4" ball scope. I'm not sure yet but if...
I finally put up 8 new images in the NWGAA first scope album on the yahoo site. Like I said before, I should have been out there more often to visually record...
Hey Jeremy, I should be able to make it as well, I can bring the LX200, 13inch Doband the PST if they want to do a little hA solar viewing. I may even be...
Well, I finally got the pictures up. As you can see in the pictures, the thing looks rather junky. I plan on rebuilding it in the near future. The posterboard...
This is an account, by another expatriot member of the Jackson Astronomical Association (who lives in Texas now), recounting his observation of asteroid...
First, Congratulations to NASA for a very successful 4th of July fireworks show. My hope is obviously that they complete their mission(s) successfully. Now,...
Michelle, Thank you.. YOU are why we Americans love Canadians so much...Most folks don't even care... Hope everyone is having a great day, and thanks Michelle...
Thanks for that Michelle! It was a great day for NASA. Let's hope that the images downloaded from the shuttle in a couple of hours are all clear. If clear,...
*LOL* Why thank you, Bev! *G* I think Canadians, unlike anyone else in the world, feel a sort of affiliation with the U.S. that allows some of us to view...
... Yes, I agree. ... Cool. I am always surprised when I go to ball games and people don't know the words to the Star Spangled Banner. ... I think we should...
Ed, It looks like you cut a 'donut' out of posterboard to attach the film to, and then wrapped the strip around the outside edge to make a 'lip' to hold it...
Good lyrics...we do not pass our heritage very well from generation to generation. Our country is a silly lot I do believe! Fighting the soap box urge.... Hank...
The ISS will be flying over every night for the next 4 days. This is always a cool event but even cooler since the shuttle is docked to it. Here is the data...
Hi All, I am selling a couple of scopes. I wanted to give you all first shot as to maybe save some money for someone, especially on shipping. 8" Hardin DOB...
... Yippee, I think even with my un-tripoded binocs I caught a glimpse of it, as it was zooming across the sky. neat! It gave me an opportunity to teach a...
HULETT, Where were you at 2 weeks ago? I purchased a new 10" dob 2 weeks ago but would have been happy with that 8". This is just my luck! That would have...
Will do Nathan. If someone wants both, i will sale to one of you for 425 (only one of you though). That's about the cost of the gem mount and drive alone. That...
Hi all, I got a set of Bob's Knobs and installed them yesterday. I collimated the scope last night and the result was pretty good. I'll need to tweak it a...
Hello curt, Wonderfull, I will look forward to seeing you with us and meeting Daniel ( if I haven't already). I will keep you posted on details as I get them....
