... Mark, Plenty of great software out their...like scopes and eyepieces, a lot of what you like may simply be personal preference. It is well worth checking...
If you own a Palm Pilot, I recommend Planetarium: http://www.aho.ch/pilotplanets/ While not as full-featured as the larger PC programs, it has the enormous...
I use SKyChart III, myself. What I like about the software is that it has some very accurate algorithms, and also has some very cool additional features, like...
Or, if you own a PocketWin-based PDA, there's TheSky Pocket Edition. Like Steve says, these PDA software packages are great tools in the field. They will...
... EOS ... <SNIP> The June issue of Sky & Telescope magazine (pg. 130) has an article on DSLR astrophotography with recommendations on choosing equipment....
... in astro ... The "Russian Hack" that Jay did to his camera implements a number of features ... one of which is mirror lockup. I remember when he first ...
I use a combination of a few different programs. I use Starry Night for my desktop and to begin my planning. I use Astroplanner for making up my actual plans...
We had many phone calls on the 102 apo blem. I told many people it had been sold. Turns out, the guy who bought it just called to say he has financial...
Congratulations Vic, Best of luck to you and your staff in your new facility. I am sure you will be creating new and more amazing telescopes for us to long for...
Hi Vic, That's great to hear you are getting the space you need. Any chance of a "grand opening" of the new place on September 1st? I'd love to win one of...
... Night ... the ... Sky on my ... display to ... When the question was first asked I was thinking desktop/laptop astro programs not handheld. I should have...
Hi: I received my new Losmandy DR 125 rings today and happily replaced my SV 78-S back atop my LX200. I noticed (for the first time) that the retractable dew...
Hi all-- I used to use Planetarium on my old Palm which was very good even with the monochrome screen. Now I use an Ipaq and just today I got Pocket Stars for...
Hi Adam, I believe there is a solution to this problem. I remember reading, some time ago, that Stellarvue has additional felt pads available to increase the ...
Well, I was sold on Pocket Sky; used on my Casio Pocket PC. But then I jumped from a Palm m130 to a Palm T3. Suddenly Planetarium "was alive!". Since then,...
... Adam, My Nighthawk came with an extra felt pad just for this purpose I'm sure Vic would be glad to supply you with a replacement. David ... -~->...
Hi Dave: What is the procedure for adding the felt pad between the shield and OTA? Does the shield fully come off of the OTA? Adam ... From: David To:...
For those who may not be aware, Astronomics has purchased Cloudy Nights from Alister St Clair. I guess Astronomics feels a need to compete with Anacortes, who...
... and OTA? Does the shield fully come off of the OTA? ... Adam, Here is what the manual for my Nighthawk says. "1. Remove the dust cover and unscrew the...
No need to compete with anybody, I just didn't want to see Cloudy Nights possibly disappear. That's the honest truth. Clear Skies, Mike/astronomics ...
Thanks, Dave. Vic has likewise responded and told me that all new scopes are shipped with the adhesive felt pads and adjustment instructions. My scope is ~ 7-9...
Mike: Thanks for making sure it stays. Although I do not see where you will find the time. Good luck on this new endeavor. Vic Maris ... Nights ... Cloudy ... ...
Thanks Tooch and Troy. Grand opening eh? Interesting idea. Sounds like another excuse for a party. Yup, I think I'll do it! Vic Maris ... chance of a ... fine ...
Great idea and that is something to consider later but with the move and all the new items, there just isn't enough time. I will take pictures of the new...
Hi Mike, I didn't mean the comment in a derogatory manner. Herb gets a lot of mileage out of his association with Astromart, and it just makes good business...
