Greetings, Mars fans! ;-) Well, tonite I had a decent opportunity to try my newly fabricated occultation cell. This thing works very well. The bar in my 25mm...
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scottazmus1
Aug 1, 2003 5:57 pm
Darren, Your reports sure make great reading! The energy and detail sure helps me get out there more in those cold wee hours! Question: Is there any...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 1, 2003 6:11 pm
Scott: Thanks for the kind words! I am happy to share my experiences and enthusiasm - I love it when everyone wins! ;-) The FL-W is supposed to be a bit bluer...
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Taylor J. Barton
chipdatajeffb
Aug 1, 2003 6:13 pm
Found this at www.astronomy.com in the Solar System Observing discussion forum, posted there by Don McCrady -- (fyi): ...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 1, 2003 6:28 pm
This fellow hasn't tried a FL-D yet! ;-) Just kidding... Darren. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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scottazmus1
Aug 1, 2003 8:31 pm
Hi all, I have just purchased a HOYA 48mm FL-W filter on eBay from a place in Toronto, Ontario called "Henrys," aka "Canada's largest independent photographic...
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Stellarvue@yahoogroup...
Aug 1, 2003 9:24 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Stellarvue group. File : /Occultation...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 1, 2003 10:00 pm
Group: I have received many emails from the Mars Observers group on Yahoo! asking about this nifty accessory. So, I thought that I'd jump the gun here too....
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Ted
tslotwin
Aug 1, 2003 10:31 pm
Well based on all the posts about folks using filters lately (especially for Mars), I took the plunge and bought a few to assist my viewing pleasure. Being a...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 2, 2003 1:03 am
Hi Ted. Yup, me again [surprise!] ;-) As probably the only amateur I know who has used and uses more filters for astro use than anyone else I know of ;-), I...
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Dennis Rippelmeyer
rip124c41
Aug 2, 2003 1:36 am
I was waiting for someone else to try this filter (see post #23856) I've tried the H-Beta several times since my first experience and on those more favorable...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 2, 2003 1:44 am
Taylor and Rip: Correct me if I'm wrong, but the H-beta is a green-blue filter, right? If so, how can the fellow using one claim to see Mars as red? Huh? ...
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Mark Thorne
metkbt
Aug 2, 2003 1:48 am
SV 80/9D, alum tripod with M3 mount, 13T6 and SV9mm with Powermate 2.5, no filters: [3:45am – 4:30am EDT ; low 60's, cool with no breeze; clear at first, no...
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Mark Thorne
metkbt
Aug 2, 2003 2:11 am
Again, the 80/9D on alum triopd, M4 mount, SV 40mm (2"), 25mm, 9mm, Nagler 13T6, Powermate 2.5, no filters tonight. Ability: rank beginner. [10:00pm –...
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stellarvue1
Aug 2, 2003 2:42 am
The High Sierra Adventure is a weekend in the High Sierra at 7,000' elevation for a select group of Stellarvue telescope owners. We just had two people cancel....
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Dennis Rippelmeyer
rip124c41
Aug 2, 2003 2:49 am
... right? If so, how can the fellow using one claim to see Mars as red? Huh? ... Darren, Probably because it looks red ;^) Yes, the H-Beta has a rather sharp...
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stellarvue1
Aug 2, 2003 2:57 am
Mark: Great post. Looking for fleeting detail on Mars is akin to fishing. When the sky is turbulent as it was on your first night, it is like fishing in an...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 2, 2003 3:11 am
Great stuff, Mark! Mars is one of those really elusive planets - that's why the buzz is about this apparition! Challenges galore! I have been really blessed...
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Josh Walawender
elros137
Aug 2, 2003 3:31 am
... Actually, Colorado can provide some incredible seeing, just not East of the Continental Divide. I was at a friend's place West of the Divide a month or so...
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fmrc69
Aug 2, 2003 3:41 am
Anyone know where I can get just the screw nut (whatever u call it) to one of the older tube rings for my AT1010?? Does a place like Home Depot have any? Vic...
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Taylor J. Barton
chipdatajeffb
Aug 2, 2003 4:16 am
... Home ... Do you mean the plastic ones that are kind of thimble-shaped? If so, then Ace Hardware stores and Lowe's Home Centers (don't know about Home...
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westpine2001
Aug 2, 2003 7:23 am
Great report Mark! I'm glad you got to see some of the Sagittarian wonders. It sounds like the 80/9D is the perfect tool for Mars. The sketching idea sure has...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 2, 2003 9:49 am
Mike: I hear that in your neck of the woods, things are terrible - lots of forest fires! I certainly hope that those get quenched soon, for you folks in N....
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orcoman56@...
bobbrawn
Aug 2, 2003 1:06 pm
Well I got out for a short viewing session on my patio this morning from 4 to 4:50 AM local time. Just used my SV102APO with several different eyepiece/barlow...
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mgriswold@...
mgriswold44
Aug 2, 2003 1:06 pm
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mgriswold@...
mgriswold44
Aug 2, 2003 1:20 pm
My older tube rings on Stellarvue scopes used metric threads. I went out and bought one each of Metric nuts in my size range at Ace hardware chain. I marked...
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stellarvue1
Aug 2, 2003 2:55 pm
The thread size is 6mm. They cost $5 each plus shipping. If interested, call or e-mail me and we will get you one. Vic ... it) ... Home...
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K75jim@...
k75jim
Aug 2, 2003 9:01 pm
Mark, Great report. Glad to hear that you had that break in your skies. SoCal has been a real drag. This afternoon, however, it looks like we might get a ...
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K75jim@...
k75jim
Aug 2, 2003 9:12 pm
Bob, Nice report. I hope the seeing and transparancy hold for tonight. Jim Redlands, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Darren Hennig
sharpsplitter
Aug 2, 2003 11:33 pm
Hey group: I would appreciate some input from all you fine folks here. In thinking about the difficulties associated with finding Phobos close to Mars, I was...
