David, After you Mil-Spec the F50 you'd realize that the toilet seat was a deal. Remember a few years back when Al Gore said he was going to cut government...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2006 5:48 pm
... Yes Larry, but the ones that the Air Force uses are apo. David E...
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telegizmos
May 1, 2006 5:47 pm
David; JB, I may have to give that some thought. My only concern is the shaft on the DX1 being up to some of the abuse I can dish out. Though, I could spare it...
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geekkopf
May 1, 2006 5:26 pm
Hi Larry, I agree but that is the Army. In the Air Force, we just care how well it performs on the back 9! ;-} Preston Smith ... tool. ... than a ... but ... ...
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geekkopf
May 1, 2006 5:20 pm
Hi Vic, You must be a mad scientist to take the time to write such a detailed explanation just five days before NEAF! Thank you and the others for responding....
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Taylor J. Barton
chipdatajeffb
May 1, 2006 5:14 pm
... I agree. I have the 2-speed JMI on my NightHawk (bought the last one Vic had in stock when he had his clearance sale on them). Very smooth focuser. Not as...
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Larry Shurr
lshurr
May 1, 2006 5:13 pm
... The army uses toilet seats for reconnaisance? I've heard of the "the right way, the wrong way, and the army way," but this is rediculous! ;-) Larry -- ...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2006 5:07 pm
Hi Bob, JMI will retrofit a two speed on your SV85S. I did that when mine took a dive to the concrete and bent the heck out of the focuser. It's still a little...
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telegizmos
May 1, 2006 3:58 pm
Hi All, I played around with my new NH last night...had to be sure I know how to operate it before the Girl Scout campout this coming week. <g> The highlight...
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Tom Altman
globbustertom
May 1, 2006 3:56 pm
Hi again to all NEAF dinner attendees, Preston and I spoke again last night and here's the latest; 1; The restaurant would like us to pre-order and the good...
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Chris Schur
comets133
May 1, 2006 3:50 pm
George, thanks. Ill post my SV80s setup this week and perhaps the experts here can suggest improvements! Chris ... ...
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stellarvue1
May 1, 2006 3:18 pm
Preston: The light cone in an astronomical objective begins reducing in size up front, not at the rear. This means that that while you may have a 152mm clear...
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Darren Hennig
doktorphoton
May 1, 2006 3:16 pm
Preston: This can be done somewhat - for example, the TV127 is a Petzval design, with a doublet up front, and a rear doublet to finish the correction and field...
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George
gnggreenfield
May 1, 2006 2:47 pm
Chris, these are fabulous photos. And you test under the photos is very interesting and helpful...keep 'em coming. George Orgeon ... got ... first ... ...
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Taylor J. Barton
chipdatajeffb
May 1, 2006 1:58 pm
I can hardly contain myself ... (OK, so I *can't* contain myself!) ... check it out: www.spaceweather.com The neat thing is that Vic is working on the Super...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2006 1:36 pm
Hi Tom, I've just arranged to have the Blue Angels fly formations overhead at the exact moment of delivery. LOLAROTF Tom! David E...
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Tom Altman
globbustertom
May 1, 2006 1:33 pm
... "What SHOULD I be looking at/for?" ... Me too, I use my big scope for DSOs so now what do i do? Tom...
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Len Neub
llneub
May 1, 2006 1:31 pm
Congratulations on the new NHII. The moon is the most common start, but you must look at Saturn as it is a good position, now. It is the WOW target. You can...
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Tom Altman
globbustertom
May 1, 2006 1:28 pm
... today as well! I really like this tracking service that Vic at Stellarvue ... Oh Yeah, David E, I just called fedex and ordered the designated chopper ...
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geekkopf
May 1, 2006 12:53 pm
Hi David! Not true my friend. The military keeps secrets very well. We just forget where we put them! ;-} Preston Smith ... during ... the ... fast. ... about ...
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geekkopf
May 1, 2006 12:47 pm
Hah! With bino option, of course! Preston Smith ... than a ... the ... fast. ... about ... a ... and ... the ... finance ... 2; ... plossl in ... here ... ...
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brentabba
May 1, 2006 12:35 pm
I was out this weekend playing with my new NH2 picking random stuff out of the sky when I wondered, "What SHOULD I be looking at/for?" So, I figured I could...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2006 12:34 pm
Hi David J., Weather this week will be hit and miss. Last night was 70% cloudy but I managed to study the setting crescent moon for a hour. I'm glad Vic ...
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david james
abidingoak
May 1, 2006 11:49 am
Hey David, it looks like another SV family member to arrive shortly. Got a name for the new arrival? I am looking forward to all the 1st light reports from you...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2006 11:33 am
Just looked at the Fed-Ex tracking site, my NHII is being delivered today as well! I really like this tracking service that Vic at Stellarvue provides for his...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2006 11:30 am
BTW Preston, I do hope you're not giving away our secret handshake during operations. We all know the military can't keep a secret! :-) David E...
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david james
abidingoak
May 1, 2006 10:59 am
Hey tom, I like those telescope days.....and on the hair, we seem to belong to the same club. (the no hair to spare club that is) Have fun unwraping that NH2 ...
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Tom Altman
globbustertom
May 1, 2006 10:44 am
Fedex has today, not tomorrow... yeah,,, and have to work on something for Preston,,, and have to wrap up the "other M" scope to go back to m for refund. Total...
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david james
abidingoak
May 1, 2006 10:18 am
Hi Tom, Nice effect the Sparrowhawk having it's own finder. I use my RDF on my Nighthawk Classic and like you find that I can zoom around at will. Yes to your...
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David Elosser
asterhunter
May 1, 2006 10:07 am
... I think the military should consider the F50 as a reconnaisance tool. Great for recon, surveilance, ranging, and at $99 each it's cheaper than a toilet...
