I would like to know if I dont have any Binos can I use my Dob 8 inch, or My 4.5 Reflector to see the Comet Pojmanski? What would work best? Thanks Chris ...
There is a great sale on a Digital Multi-meter at Canadian tire $9.99 instead of $29.99. This multi-meter will help you keep your led-acid and other batteries...
Reminder from the Calendar of OAOG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Saturn close to Beehives cluster Wednesday March 1, 2006 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm (This...
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Hi Chris, Yes, it's possible to use either telescope to see this comet. I'd suggest trying with the smaller scope and a low power eyepiece. With a wider field...
Hi, Looks like we might get a half-decent weekend for some observing and not so cold! If either Saturday or Sunday mornings are clear, I'm thinking of setting...
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Hi all, I heard of this asteroid a few days ago, and I checked the ephemerides at the IAU's Minor Planet Center, and the brightest it will get in the next...
Hi all, Jack Huerkamp of Louisiana just posted some spectacular video ccd images with the new prototype MallinCam coming out soon. These images are posted on...
Hello everyone, I have posted some new items in the buy/sell database on behalf of a friend of mine. His name is Thomas. I have left his contact information...
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Pretty darn cool! I for one am kinda proud to have Ottawa on the Astronomy map thanks to Rock. So, when will there be production models? Allen ... ...
Hi, Quite a fascinating article. I've noticed the trend on a smaller and rapid scale... Many times, the steadiest seeing (for high power planetary viewing) can...
Allen, Production model? Are you kidding? I can't even keep up the current version now!! I can't even go the gabfest tonight because I have to work over time...
Hi folks, For those who are frustrated with the effects of cold weather on the performance of the LCD displays on electronic gizmos here is a low cost...
This link has been showing up on various sites: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/02mar_redjr.htm Andrew [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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If you own a Canon Rebel XT DSLR (aka Canon 350D) and are looking for the A/C Adaptor, I've got one for sale. Details in the buy/sell section. Clear skies, ...
Folks, At the gabfest last night, I was talking to a number of fun folks about my new Astro-Tech 80mm f/6 refractor. I mentioned that it was a triplet, when...
Hi all, Some expressed interest at last night's gabfest for a morning observing outing to catch this new comet. It looks this might turn into an OAOG...
Weather forecast looks good. The CSC says clear skies with some decent (average quality) transparency. Temperature low of -13C. A beautiful morning comet...
Pierre ... Thanks for this. Your explanations of atmospheric effects on astronomiccal observing are always most lucid ... clear and transparent (pun intended)!...
Hi all, Because of the trees at the usual spot where we set up, I may very well observe the comet from the side of the road at the entrance to the Boundary Rd...
Orion's Belt Observatory is open for business with the crescent moon, planets and objects. With a warm low of only -11, I will be observing till breakfast. ...
Greetings! At last!! Clear skies!! Yes!!! After months of bad weather, I get to observe. I've done lunar observing from 1:30 p.m., then did some imaging and...
Hi Rock, That is an astounding picture. I'm simply stunned that you took that in Vanier... mere blocks from downtown! I'm not expert but that looks strikingly...
Hi again, I should be at the gate to the Boundary Rd site at about 4:15-4:30. See you later! MEADE!!! Michael Michael F. Vasseur Galaxy Blues Observatory IAU...
Hi Andrew, The challenge to image with video has been rewarding as a personal satisfaction. But it remains the easiest way to acquire images. A learning curve...
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