I love my equinox I find it has a nice field of view. The objects are flat and crisp. Its not high in magnification but the quality is superb Sent on the TELUS...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Next OAOG Get-Together: May 1st Friday May 1, 2009 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Location: Tim...
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May 1, 2009 10:59 am
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Thanks gary ... That's pretty much what the instructions say ... I'm still looking for practical insights ... Simon ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
Simon This isn't very pratical but... You could always heat up the binos really hot and melt them into the foam. Not good for the binos but the fit would be...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Mercury near M45 in Taurus Friday May 1, 2009 9:00 pm - 9:00 pm Notes: Mercury is 1.7...
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May 1, 2009 12:55 pm
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Hi Rock, I'll be there, but Hubble Jr. will have to stay home this year. I'll be happy to participate as a floater/cookie distributer. Won't be at the gabfest...
Hi Rock, I also won't be at the gabfest tonight. Too much still left to do to prepare and pack for tomorrow's big day. I also need to finish preparing the...
Hey Simon, Being a rhetorical question I was hoping to inspire thought as opposed to responses. I was also hoping to inspire people to go beyond their normal ...
Hi all, Denis, do you also see changes on the weather for tomorrow? From what I see, it will start off sunny and cool in the morning. But the day isn't as...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Venus at greatest brilliancy Saturday May 2, 2009 All Day Notes: Venus is at its...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Pluto near star in Sagittarius Saturday May 2, 2009 3:00 am - 3:00 am Notes: Pluto is...
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May 1, 2009 7:00 pm
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Hi all, I just got off the phone with Denis... Rain or no rain, I will be there all day tomorrow! I have the waterproof cover for my scope, a big umbrella and...
Hi Pierre dont forget I'm bringing 3 6' tables and table cloths for handouts . I will be there early. Moe ... From: meteorshowersca To: OAOG@yahoogroups.com ...
I received this today Hi, Do you, or does any other group do presentations about astronomy, bringing your telescopes and expertise to us? We have a campground...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Mercury near M45 in Taurus Saturday May 2, 2009 9:00 pm - 9:00 pm Notes: Mercury is 2...
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May 2, 2009 12:56 pm
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I have been interpreting the clear sky chart for some time. I understand the graph and how to read it. The one thing I do not understand is what the vertical...
Just checked the satellite animation and a largely clear section of sky will continue to move through our area for most of the day. There will be fair weather...
Those red vertical lines would be delineating the days. Local time goes from 0 hour to 23hrs, then a red line to separate the days and the hours then repeat. ...
HI everyone, Things are changing with me. I was supposed to be there at 4:00 untl closing but I found out this morning Evan is supposed to be at the CN Cycle...
As of 8 PM, the sky is clear, and we expect it to stay that way till about 10 or so. A couple of us are setting up at Chapters in the available space...if...
Hi, I just called by Ivo and Astro Day is a GO because the sky is clearing up! Just checked sat image and it's looking good. It figures, I just finished...
Hi everyone, I can't make it too. I got the flu it started last night again. I'm desapointed to not there with you guys. I packed all my gear since thursday...
Just want to say thanks to everyone for a great Astro Day! I ended up leaving at around 6 but then came back around 9 as it was completely clear! Here's the...
Hi, I just came back from the star party. About 500 people according to Denis Legault! It may have been a reduced Astro Day compared to previous years, but...