... No. I dont like widely splayed ladders. i often find that i have to lean far out to reach the eyepiece. if i had an observatory, id get a stock ladder...
Not much to say except WOW! I especially liked the Alpine Valley since i recently made an "attempt" at imaging it. Saturn is amazing! Stephen ,mailto:...
Mike: You may recall that I have the extra size large jacket - I've decided (my wife has decided) that I need to get rid of it. Do you have anyone who is...
Hi Jimmy I was aware of the conflict in schedule. So the invitation for scopes is extended to those folks who don't mind playing hookey from center meeting....
So whos traveling to see this huge event? Heard about some RASC expeditions to see the annular eclipse in central California but is'nt the main event supposed...
Hi Rick, Sorry I don't know if anyone is looking for a jacket. I suggest you send a note out to all Ottawa Centre RASC members. I bet someone will step forward...
I will probably buy it if it fits. See you Friday night. Gary To: OAFs@yahoogroups.com From: moghadam@... Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 19:15:33 -0400 Subject:...
I will be putting in an order for Flockboard by Monday if I am certain that it will arrive in 2 weeks since I will be leaving for the Maritimes end of May...
Hi Oafs, Here's the list we will be using for instructional observing tomorrow night at the Mill of Kintail. Please post if you can make it. thanks ./pat ... ...
Hi Pat, I've decided to play hookey to-morrow, and will join your observing group. Besides, home-made treats and coffee is a good enough bribe for me!! I'll...
So much detail! I found that including all the frames using either Registax or AutoStakkert works better than trying to remove what seems to be poor frames...
Hi Jimmy It looks dark blue for tomorrow night I have my 8" and Hilderic is bringing a dob Rick and Stephen also will be toting scopes Binocs also welcome pat...
Mike, the seeing in Ottawa is indescribably horrible. I would say there is 1 night a year when it is better than 5/10. I've also thought about going to...
I will be observing tonight at either the FLO or Bootland. The skies will be clear between 10pm to when the moon rises at around 1:00am. This is my first...
Hi Joe, You are more than welcome to set up with us at the Mill of Kintail. We have at least 3 scopes, a warm room with bathroom, and refreshments. Understood...
I'll be bringing the 18"UC tonight. Looking forward to seeing everybody! Jim ... From: Pat To: OAFs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 9:31 PM ...
Thanks Pat, I have a few Finest NGC and Caldwell objects that I would like to snag before spring is over. But, I will make it to the Mill some other time. I...
Many thanks to OAF support. The evening was a wonder of photons. (and some coffee and cake from neighbour Marilyn). The class was very appreciative - always...
Rolf, I don't think its that bad, I remember some pretty good seeing once in a while back near Stanleyville. The place I was looking at checking out was Point...
Sorry, Joe. I'm going to have to pass this time. -ad ... -- attilla danko, danko@..., http://cleardarksky.com/csk [Non-text portions of this message have...
Hi Mike, I have tried to get to the lake at Point Petre numerous times. I don't know how it is possible. There are fences and gates and giant antennas and if...
