Greetings everyone, I have an interesting question. In many of the public star parties and such, I am often asked what I paid for my telescope. Now, I am...
Hi Peter, First I tell them to avoid department store telescopes, and be prepared to spend a minimum around $500. If that chokes them, they could always...
Well, after a successful and award-willing Astronomy Day, it's now time to start planning for next year. Astronomy Day 2003 is on May 10. The OAOG Coordinating...
... Has any one heard any reports on the Skywatcher 10 inch Dob? I'm by no means an expert in Astronomy, but I've learned a lot in the last 3 years... <<< To...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 1, 2002 5:11 pm
Just got off the phone with Denis Legault, and looked at all the weather maps and projections for tonight.... It's looking like Foymount will be definitely...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 1, 2002 5:30 pm
Those at Foymount tonight will see a major Iridium satellite flare... 01 September: Iridium 80 Starts at 21:37:39, Intensity: magnitude -8, Altitude: 49...
... Greetings everyone, "I have an interesting question. In many of the public star parties and such, I am often asked what I paid for my telescope"..... "So,...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 1, 2002 5:59 pm
The September issue of the OAOG's monthly newsletter, OAOG News, has now been sent out via email. If for a reason you did not receive yours, please let me...
Pierre, Count me in for Foymount. The Dec drive on my fork mount is all tightened up and I just picked up a large deep cycle battery today and it's fully...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 1, 2002 6:04 pm
Excellent! Looking forward to seeing how the C14 will perform under a dark sky. I'll have my binos and parallelogram, and meteor observing gear... See ya...
Looks like 90% probability that I will join you. Will try to be there before it's dark (7:30-8) and will bring some reflective tape for the OAOG signs. Misha...
Hi Pierre. In reference to the Sept 17 Astro evening at the Rehab Center, have we devised a way to get people to the eyepieces of our telescopes? Remember...
Can't make it to Foymount tonight.... =-( Painting took longer than I thought. I would have to rush to make it, but it's best to play it safe and not drive...
... have we devised a way to get people to the eyepieces of our telescopes? Remember some of these people can barely move let alone bend to reach a telescope....
Thanks folks for the information. Jean D. - I was wondering if we could get together in the next couple of days and I can pick your brain about the program. ...
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C.L. Hall
chall@...
Sep 2, 2002 5:04 pm
Bill et al - With regard to your comments on telescope use for those unable to move around much... You commented on a lift system, and ideas tossed around... ...
We had a great time under very good skies in Morewood last night. Transparency/seeing fluctuated from average to good, with empahasis on the latter. Mostly...
... Hash: SHA1 ... Sounds like a wonder full time. I too am looking forward to finding a fews planets of mine own. I went out last night (Hunt Club & Bank)...
Peter, I have been asked that question several times ( when I owned your current scope...). I've basically told people the same thing I told you when you were ...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 2, 2002 6:29 pm
I agree! Rock and Denis, can you please advise if you could make it Sept 17? With the Moon up in the early evening, it would be perfect occasion to make use of...
... Hash: SHA1 Now that I'm going to have my own scope I was wondering about charts. I bought the book nightwatch and I see that it has some basic charts in...
Hi Bruce, The charts in the Nightwatch book are pretty good to start with, IMHO, but if you get a Telrad you should also get a copy of the Telrad charts. The...
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Chris Wallace
c_wallace@...
Sep 2, 2002 7:02 pm
I think "Sky Atlas 2000.0" by Wil Tirion and Roger Sinnott has pretty much become the standard star chart reference for the typical amateur. There are several...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 2, 2002 7:21 pm
Afternoon all, Well, after a good nights sleep I just got back home from Foymount... Yesterday afternoon, I began with a bit of exploring around the areas ...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 2, 2002 7:22 pm
Afternoon all, Well, after a good nights sleep I just got back home from Foymount... Yesterday afternoon, I began with a bit of exploring around the areas ...
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Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Sep 2, 2002 7:28 pm
One thing I forgot to mention about yesterday at Foymount... which was probably the highlight for me... Prior to sunset, Ken Whitnall showed us some really...
Hi, Here is a quick observing report from Foymount last night. I arrived at Foymount at 7pm. I setup my 14inch dob for visual observing and my C8 for video...
Hi Bruce Might i suggest The Sky version 1 from Software Bisque It's sold under the Celestron label and generally runs a tad under $ 30.00. Mind you, it's...
Thanks everyone, for the responses to my question. I like the idea of providing a range or Jean's suggestion below. Clear skies all, Peter Fundarek ... ...
