Marc, I've not used it myself, but the price seems pretty high. My use of the Baader filters will do about the same thing ( yes, I am over- simplifying),...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Apr 1, 2004 1:23 pm
=================== NASA Science News for March 31, 2004 This weekend, the planet Venus will have a rare and beautiful close encounter with the Pleiades star...
Hi Rock..... She's getting big!!! It's alot of power towards astronomy, something you and the rest of founding members should be proud of!!!! As with...
Hi Jean, Considering an Apo is many multiple times the price........it seems to me it would be a good investement. But, as everyrhing regarding astronomy, some...
Great report Pierre! I must admit, the skies at Bonnechere are incredible! The bright moon interfered a little, but after it set....wow! I'm looking forward...
Marc, Considering that Baader are pretty much one of the best in the business for filters (in my opinion), that they're made in Germany, and that you're still...
Hi Jean; Very happy for you. Could you kindly elaborate a bit on the 2" Moon/Skyglow filter. I am a stargazer returning to the hobby after a few years. Just...
Bonjour Micheal! Yup, I know what you mean abou the filter prices, But, this is completely false!! Everything is more expensive here, I don't know the exact...
By stopping down your aperture on a scope with a central obstruction (and spider vanes), you can avoid the smearing effects caused by the central obstruction...
I had a look at the Chromacor, and it seems a bit steep for what it does. It seems it corrects for chromatic aberration with a set of lenses, which to me would...
Hi folks, Having just purchased a new digital camera, naturally I became interested in attaching it to my scope (mmm... optics and technology!), especially...
Thanks to all who responded,for future reference..what barlow should I get?? Thanks in advance. Maec W. ... one ... restrictions....
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OAOG@yahoogroups.com
Apr 1, 2004 8:03 pm
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Venus meets the Pleiades! Date: Thursday, April 1, 2004 Time: 9:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) At 9pm, Venus is...
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OAOG@yahoogroups.com
Apr 1, 2004 9:04 pm
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Mon meets Regulus Date: Thursday, April 1, 2004 Time: 8:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) At 8pm, the Moon is 4.2...
Marc, Choosing a Barlow is like buying a car...what works for one person may not work for another. I personally use the Televue 2X Barlow with great success....
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OAOG@yahoogroups.com
Apr 1, 2004 10:33 pm
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Next OAOG Get-Together: Friday April 2 Date: Friday, April 2, 2004 Time: 5:30PM - 11:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) ...
Anyone know if the Bootland farm site is accessable? Wouldn't mind heading there sometime soon (maybe long weekend)if it isn't to mucky. Clear skies Dan....
Since your goal is to minimize chromatic aberration, make sure that you buy an apochromatic aberration. There's no sense in buying filters to remove the...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Apr 2, 2004 2:09 am
Hi Dan, I haven't checked out Bootland Farm this year yet (looking forward to it though! :) Just a suggestion... If you want to be on the safe side, wait for a...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Apr 2, 2004 2:44 am
================ AURORA WATCH: Geomagnetic activity has been low for more than a week, but it could increase on April 4th when a solar wind stream is expected...
I'm still hoping that we may have some clear openings to see this close encounter, even if it's a day or two late - 3, 4 Apr maybe? I'm wondering if anyone...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Apr 2, 2004 4:42 am
Hi all, By the looks of it, this Friday night should be quite a memorable gabfest! Hope to see lots of OAOG'ers out there. By the way, if you have any astro...
Hi My name is Edgar Genereux, I have just joined your group. I am new to star gazing (with a telescope that is..) and have just purchased a Star Watcher 8"...
Hi all I agree with Pierre this is what it's all about. Even though I had just flocked my scope and I was able to see the nebulosity in M42 quite well from the...
Hi Edgar Don't buy the cheap one lens barlow ($30 I think) as these are not good at all. At the least you want the two lens barlow these are better but still ...
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OAOG@yahoogroups.com
Apr 2, 2004 10:32 am
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Next OAOG Get-Together: Friday April 2 Date: Friday, April 2, 2004 Time: 5:30PM - 11:00PM EST (GMT-05:00) ...
Another telescope:( You guys knock it off. Look what's happening because of you, all thses cloudy nights. Stop buying stuff, so the clear night will return. ...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Apr 2, 2004 1:24 pm
Aww.... come on down Rock! This is the *one* gabfest that you can't miss. Besides, I think someone worked very hard at the surprise prepared for you, and...
Hello all, Please find listed below the pricing for the high quality OAOG embroidered apparel that will be offered for sale to the general membership. T'shirts...
Rock, This is indeed one Gabfest you can't miss...it is after all the 10th anniversary of the group, and you are it's founder ( along with others). Can you...
