Hello everyone I was going to try to come to the Oct. viewing as long as the weather is good and I was checking to see if anyone who will be there has a DOB...
Thank you Ron Do they enhance the views differently in different telescopes or do they serve the same purpose in all scopes? ... filters to see if they enhance...
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Double edged question. The filters block certain wavelengths of the available light. The scopes are just light gatherers. The bigger the light gathering...
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Another email I got that looked interesting for the girls in the group... "theWoman Astronomer, Where Woman Are The Stars! Reaching 104,043 visitors in the...
http://astrosurf.com/altaz/460_bino_e.htm English version. Awesome - Thanks for the link Craig ! Craig Jones <argot@...> wrote: It's a unique design....
Jeff, Are there any events besides the monthly viewing sessions that are coming up? If so, what are they? I remember there was some talk about a fall astronomy...
I completely forgot the posters. I'm really sorry about that. We had some health issues with my Mom about that time and it completely slipped my mind. I am...
Just saw a rare site. A Jason 60mm with cast iron tripod. The optics looked a little rough and the cast iron had a coat of rust on it. I just couldn't part ...
Just so you know, I don't go looking for most of these things I post. I get emails all the time asking me to distribute it to the group or just to other...
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071008091553.htm It just seems to good to be true. I just hope I can obtain a copy of the whole article. Ed...
Curt, am I remembering correctly that you said you had a schematic for controlling the frequency input for an ac motor. I'm having torque issues with my...
Curt, If my poor memory is correct, did you say you had some ebony star formica scraps? If so I'd like to talk to you about buying two strips at 48" x .75" for...
Hi, Dan, On my 8" EQ platform I'm using an inexpensive synchronous AC motor from here: http://tinyurl.com/2az7uu These motors come in many different speeds and...
... strips at ... I'm pretty sure I do but I'll need to go dig through my "save" pile. If not Ebony Star I also have some Formica 909-42 (black) which I'm ...
Thanks, Curt. I know the ES is pretty pricey. I'll check Lowes for the 909-42. Might be worth it to buy a sheet. I'm sure I could find something to do with the...
Anyone needing 1.25" eyepieces for their telescope might want to check this link: http://www.meade4m.com/4mshop/07979LF.html $20 for 3 Meade 4000 series...
Ok in all seriousness- I had put my kitty of 20 years down and it's very hard. But I came across this and it made me laugh so hard it made today a lot easier...
Hello, My name is Tim Cardin. I'm interested in participating in an upcoming club meeting and observing session. I've been interested in astronomy since last...
Hi Tim, yes there is a meeting this Saturday and we hope you will be able to come. I have sent directions privately to avoid having some guy in Pakistan...
As of this moment, I don't know the status of the river bridge construction on Reeves Station Rd. For those of you coming up from the south-or if your set of...
Welcome, Tim. You've fallen in with good company and I know you'll benefit from spending time in the field with friendly, knowledgeable and experienced amateur...
Hi Time Welcome to the group. I'm more of a, o thats neat, novice than a declared amateur astronomer myself. Hopefully it will be a clear night, and if not, it...
