... Sky and Telescope sells it as well and if you are a member of a registered astronomy club they will discount 10%. They got it to me in a couple of days....
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Sep 1, 2000 7:58 pm
Looks like it is going to clear. Anyone want to go up to Palomar tonight. I will have a couple of scopes for use. Bob...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Sep 2, 2000 4:55 pm
Palomar was great last night. I am looking to go somewhere tonight. Bob...
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Don Wilson
dwilson@...
Sep 5, 2000 5:19 pm
Was at Lake San Antonio this weekend where the Cal Star party is being held this year. First night was incredible viewing but was tired from the drive, just...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtw@...
Sep 5, 2000 6:27 pm
on 9/5/00 10:18 AM, Don Wilson at dwilson@... wrote: Don, Thanks for the very detailed report. I probably won't make it but it sounds like a place to...
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Paul Withers
pwithers@...
Sep 6, 2000 12:51 am
Hi All, I have made a quick and dirty web site on our company's site host. This weekend was pretty clear from Mira Mesa. http://www.xitron-tech.com/powie/ I'm...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Sep 6, 2000 3:10 am
Paul when I took my 10" lx200 apart I found all sorts of loose parts but most notably the worm gear mount was loose and there was some play in the worm gear ...
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Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky
mrrockets@...
Sep 6, 2000 4:34 am
Nice pictures Paul! Glad to see you are 'back on the horse' so to speak!...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 6, 2000 7:52 am
Hi all...having a great time in London, but there hasn't been a single star in the sky, with clouds and rain the entire time. I hope to have some free time...
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don clement
donald_clement@...
Sep 6, 2000 3:42 pm
Hello All, Greetings from Toronto. I haven't had a chance to go out viewing because of the weather, but did get to see Niagara Falls...awesome! The border...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Sep 7, 2000 10:05 pm
I am only putting this up because I think this is a very nice "little" scope. I have a 12.5" f4.1 Discovery dob for sale for $650. The mount is modified...
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ngcguy@...
Sep 10, 2000 2:50 pm
Is anyone out there? Since it's so quiet, I want to give a little recognition to Val Villalobos. Not a member of this group, but an SDAA member and resident of...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Sep 11, 2000 12:26 am
Was he the one with the 16 " equatorial mount? Bob...
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ngcguy@...
Sep 11, 2000 1:37 pm
Hi Bob, Yes, that's him. He hasn't been shooting for very long, but he's the kind of person that is good at whatever he puts an effort into....
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Don Wilson
dwilson@...
Sep 11, 2000 8:05 pm
Are any of you going to Cal-Star this month? If so, I would like to meet you and introduce myself. Even though I live in the LA area, I buy most of my stuff...
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Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky
jgortatows@...
Sep 11, 2000 8:31 pm
I hope to be there. Clear skies, Jeff...
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Don Wilson
dwilson@...
Sep 11, 2000 8:39 pm
I have a 10" LX200 and a mac laptop (most use PC). I also have a big black roll a round case for my scope for identification purposes and a 6'2" son, he's hard...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 12, 2000 8:41 pm
... Haven't heard any more about this, Don -- how was the observing with the big scope? Paul...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 12, 2000 9:26 pm
... Don, I will be going, and already owe you a couple of beers...:) Jeff G. from the list is also going, and there may be others. How about a show of hands...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 12, 2000 9:38 pm
From another list...good planetary viewing/photo opportunity tonight/tomorrow morning! ... From: owner-sf-bay-tac@... [mailto:owner-sf-bay-tac@...]On...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Sep 12, 2000 11:55 pm
I am thinking of going. When are other people heading up? Do I need to make camping reservations? Will I be able to set up next to my Van? Anyone planning on...
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Don Wilson
dwilson@...
Sep 13, 2000 12:23 am
I am leaving early afternoon on Friday, get there by 6-6:30. Don't need reservations and if you get there early enough you could camp right next to your scope...
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Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky
mrrockets@...
Sep 13, 2000 3:48 am
I'll be there on Thursday. However to stay early that one night is $16. Friday and Saturday are free so far. If it's nice, I might call in and stay Sunday...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 13, 2000 4:50 pm
... Jeff Gortatowsky and I are heading up Thursday, and some others are going on Friday. You don't need to make camping reservations (the site has been set...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 13, 2000 5:58 pm
... Count me in for either Palomar or Anza on that weekend...it'll be a good warmup for CalStar, and I'm so observationally deprived that I feel like my ...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtw@...
Sep 13, 2000 6:08 pm
Hi all, Well, I'm missing yet another gathering. Swamped at work and trying to get the 12.5" f/5 constructed. Any available time has to be spent on that for ...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 13, 2000 7:22 pm
... I put some pictures that I took at last April's TAC event there up on the 'net. These should give you an idea of the size of the observing area, and what...
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tatz I
geneve1991@...
Sep 14, 2000 3:16 am
Paul, When and where is the Cal-Star? Where can I sign up for it, if I'm going? Thank you. Tatz ...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Sep 14, 2000 3:10 pm
... CalStar (California United Star Party) is being held at Lake San Antonio, not far from Paso Robles in the middle of the state. The dates are September...
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don clement
donald_clement@...
Sep 14, 2000 3:51 pm
... RASC for a special ... here in Toronto. ... Canada, a 74" built by ... It is mounted on ... counterweight. Haven't heard any more about this, Don -- how...
