We have some and I will bring them, unless I forget. I'll try not to! _____ From: OAOG@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OAOG@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jean_dorais...
Well I received my new telescope last night. I received my Dob 8inch from Skywatcher. Now we just need some clear weather. It's my second telescope so I hope I...
... Congrad's on the new scope. As to that clear skies.... hmm maybe we should talk to the Russian's I heard when I was much younger that they had a weather ...
Have you noticed that as observing gets more popular, the skies have become more cloudy? And with more solar scopes being purchased, it is now getting cloudier...
... Chris, I've got the 8" f/6 Skywatcher Dob as well. I Love it! Like you, this is my second scope and its a huge improvement over my old Bushnell 4.5"...
... become ... getting ... Not me. I'm stunned by how many cloudless nights we've had recently. Of course the fact that I've just moved from the North of...
Hi Chris. I bought the Skywatcher 8 inch as my second scope 2 summers ago and it has been a great scope for me. The finder scope is good. However, I also...
Thanks for the info. I also wanted to know if someone could help me with this? What is the big difference that I'm going to get from my 4.5 reflector to my 8...
Hi Chris, Congrats on your new scope! I'm sure you'll enjoy it very much. The 8" Skywatcher dobs are indeed very popular and lots people in the group owns...
Hi Chris. I also went from a 4.5 reflector (EQ mount) to the 8 inch Dob. Pierre explained what you can expect. My views of details was greatly improved. As...
Hi Chris, I think one of the sets of maps Mary has in mind are at: http://www.atmob.org/Articles/skymaps_jsmall.html All the best!! Claude Fairfield...
Claude, you are certainly right. That is one set I have. --For those interested--this is a set of 15 (I think it's 15). Each chart has a section of the sky...
Reminder from the Calendar of OAOG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Next OAOG Get-Together: February 3 Friday February 3, 2006 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (This...
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Feb 1, 2006 10:26 pm
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Evening one and all, I'd posted this quickly once before, but didn't really put any information down. I've updated the PC's specs, it's not a 'do e-mail and...
Reminder from the Calendar of OAOG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Next OAOG Get-Together: February 3 Friday February 3, 2006 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (This...
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Feb 2, 2006 10:26 pm
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Just like to informe the group about my up dated web page. If you would like to have just the dome portion (top) to place over an existing structure. that is...
I'm a bit confused as to the f stops and ISO settings on any camera, either digital or film. I have a Canon A95 5MP digital camera. Am I right to assume to...
HI Joe I also have an A95 and here are a few tips, if you have a S.W. i suspect it is not motorised and doesn't track. You'll have to take fast pictures in the...
The next window for public sidewalk astronomy will be from February 2-14. That's when the Moon will be conveniently placed in the evening sky for public...
Reminder from the Calendar of OAOG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Moon meets galaxy M74 Friday February 3, 2006 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (This event does not...
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Feb 3, 2006 5:57 pm
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Folks, I had planned on making the Harvey's portion of the evening, but a previous commitment won't allow that. I'll be at the Timmies sometime around 19:30...
Yahoo has been acting up for me the last few days, I am just getting in messages from Jan 31st and Feb 1st. Congrats on the new scope Chris! For the moon...
Reminder from the Calendar of OAOG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Next OAOG Get-Together: February 3 Friday February 3, 2006 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (This...
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Feb 3, 2006 8:26 pm
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Hi all, For those of you that missed the last OAOG gabfest, we'll do another photo tonight inside Tim Horton's at about 9pm. This is only for those who...
A proposal for a moratorium on future purchases of Telescope Equipment. It is also widely known that when observers purchase new equipment, foul weather...
Do we have to wait that long!!!!! Chris Shane Finnigan <barley_dog@...> wrote: A proposal for a moratorium on future purchases of Telescope Equipment. It...
Hi Chris, In order to have a controlled and orderly armistice with nature we have to ensure that the proper checks and balances are in place to minimize panic....
Reminder from the Calendar of OAOG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Pluto near stars in Serpens Cauda Saturday February 4, 2006 5:30 am - 5:30 am (This...
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Feb 3, 2006 10:26 pm
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Reminder from the Calendar of OAOG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Venus near star in Sagittarius Saturday February 4, 2006 6:00 am - 6:00 am (This...
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Feb 3, 2006 10:57 pm
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Holy manure! An email dated today! (from yahoo groups!) OK, I just snuck in under the wire on this one. I just ordered some stuff that will be in next week ......
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