Just the cost of shipping or I hand it over at the next meeting. No big deal. I would rather see it used than sit unused in a junk drawer. Ed ... ___ <^,^> NGC...
That's pretty generous of you...I would love to have one and I should be able to make it to the next outing. If you feel there is something that you want in...
Think nothing of it, like I said, I would hate to see it hit the junk draw. I would rather see it used. Its not like I'm lossing anything on it. I had already ...
We are taking little steps toward expanding our knowledge of the hobby. We are interested in attending the group viewing, if possible, as observers. If this...
... Welcome Claye and Connie! You found the right group! I have not met a single impatient person in the group yet. I don't think anyone will mind you coming...
Jeff, Just poking around at ebay and saw a bunch of f/5 refractor Lens up for bid 5" to 6" with a 700 to 800 mm focal length. While f/5 is ok with mirrors, how...
Curt, Thanks, wasn't looking to buy, the add just caught my eye and things looked off, from the way I knew things to be true. Then again, as new materials and...
Hey Ed, Yea what Curt said is true. I did build a couple of "Copy scopes" that I had a lot of fun with for very little $$. They used really fast lenses from...
Welcome! Bev has probably already got directions to you so I hope you make it out to meet the group. I have been talking to a couple of other new folks that...
... Lordy. My condolences to you and Laura. I know what it's like when everybody in the house is sick and it's no fun at all. Take care of yourself and hope...
... around ... I'd really like to see how well that lens works at low power. I've wondered if it might be suitable as sort of an adjunct finder scope to help...
Looks like tomorrow night might be a good one at Bev'n'Ron's. Who's planning to come? Sure would like to meet'n'greet some of the new folks... Curt Diggs...
We miss seeing everybody too. Seems that things conspire to keep us away sometimes. One other factor for the next few months is that we are now expecting our...
As I remember that thing is pretty heavy as the copy lense is a serious chunk of metal and glass. I have no idea how many elements are in there. I always...
The weather does look lke it is going to be good for a change. It'll be good to see everyone again. Ron Curt Diggs <mokiman_210@...> wrote: Looks like...
*sigh* ... last night I took the scope-in-progress out to the driveway for some first light to see if I had calculated all the distances correctly. All I need...
I hope to get out there tomorrow night..there is a chance that my father and brother might tag along with me. Ron Niklasson <starryguy59@...> wrote:...
I'll be there. Weather Underground says the wind will be 6mph at 7pm and reducing to 2mph by 10:00. ClearSky clock has transparency rated as near perfect (my...
My wife had surgery 2 days ago and is still in a lot of pain but if she feels better tomorow i will be there. Nathan ... 7pm ... rated ... will ... Who's ... ...
Hi All, I'm planning to be there - I first came out in October but haven't been able to make one since. Ron, if you happen to still have that binocular lens...
I know I saved it..did NOT throw it out, but can't think of where I put it...I'll look around..I'm sure it will turn up before tomorrow. Hope to see you then!...
Y'all want to use the back pasture tonight? The surrounding trees might give some protection from the wind, and the trees might block some moonglow... -- ...
Just want to say thanks to everyone for welcoming us to the group. We had a great time and we are looking forward to the next viewing (if there are no...
HI I am new to the group and was just curious when the next club viewing session is going to be?? If it is listed somewhere else on the site let me know. I...