I thought I was going to have more time to work on some things around here but I can hardly believe it. As some of you know I was looking for an Observatory...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Jan 2, 2001 11:37 pm
Baby watch kept me home with this gorgeous weather the past couple of weeks, but I still managed some decent images from my back yard. The new ones are at: ...
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Paul Withers
pwithers@...
Jan 3, 2001 12:21 am
... Happy New Year Paul, Still waiting for baby - wow. Nice images. Any processing done on these? The Running Man does not open up a larger image - was this...
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Bill Dean
billdean@...
Jan 4, 2001 4:53 pm
Hi Paul- I'm sure you're a bit busy with your impending addition to the family and all but I ran across an old post of yours regarding the Magellan 1 DSCs you ...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Jan 4, 2001 5:08 pm
Hi Bill, Thanks -- I'm at work this morning, but am leaving in about 3 hours to go start the whole baby thing :) I set up a Magellan I to use on my 12.5"...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtwitt@...
Jan 4, 2001 5:20 pm
... Congrats Paul. One fortunate thing about being an astronomer, you are used to very little sleep, a skill that will serve you well over the next year :) ...
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Bill Dean
billdean@...
Jan 4, 2001 5:45 pm
Thanks for getting back to me Paul and many thanks for the offer. I'd love to play around with that there Magellan- the setting circles on this mount are...
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Rick Crockett
crockett@...
Jan 4, 2001 6:35 pm
Hi Paul: Depending on the price and or if Bill wants the Mag.I, I have a project for the scouts in mind that could use DSCs. Been trying to get a good deal for...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Jan 4, 2001 6:53 pm
... If Bill doesn't want the setup or can't make it work, we'll do something nice for the scouts. Paul...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtwitt@...
Jan 4, 2001 11:38 pm
Hi all, Naive question, I have the opportunity to buy a Meade 10" SCT with GoTo, tripod, superwedge, case and all the bells and whistles that was purchased...
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Bill Dean
billdean@...
Jan 5, 2001 12:36 am
Tough to say what it might be without pics and such and I ain't no expert anyway but if there's a SuperWedge on it heck, the tripod and wedge would easily...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtwitt@...
Jan 5, 2001 1:17 am
Bill, Thanks for the guide. It will be a great help once I know the model number and other vital statistics :^) I'll report back with the details. Curt...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Jan 5, 2001 1:44 am
I did not think they made a lx-200/100 in 1990. If it is a lx200/100 the upgrade is $500 to the newest system and then you would have a "new" lx200 including ...
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Bill Dean
billdean@...
Jan 5, 2001 3:08 am
Please do so I can envy you all the more! I agree with Bob though, if it's a true '90 then it's unlikely it's an LX200- I don't think they made 'em way back...
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Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky
jgortatows@...
Jan 5, 2001 7:48 pm
I bought my LX200 in 92 IIRC. Version 2.40. 747 objects. Sold it last year....
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Curt Wittenberg
curtwitt@...
Jan 5, 2001 8:19 pm
... Well folks, another misconception on my part. The scope is something called a Meade 2120. It is not GoTo (that was a misconception from our conversation)...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtwitt@...
Jan 5, 2001 8:19 pm
Rick, I appreciate your input. I will post more about it when I hear but I haven't heard yet. If there are alot of questions about quality and condition I...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Jan 5, 2001 11:02 pm
The real problem with a 2120 is that it is probably 120 VAC so you would need an inverter for it. Also the arms are very thin and shaky. the price is not that...
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Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky
jgortatows@...
Jan 5, 2001 11:12 pm
Someone's got their facts skewed or is being mis-interpreted. I had a Meade LX5 10" and IIRC I bought it in the late 80's. Then came the LX6, and then the...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Jan 5, 2001 11:43 pm
The confusion is that they made the 2120A well into the 90s along with there premium scopes. I have a 11/93 S&T that has adds for LX200 and 2120A s which were...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtwitt@...
Jan 5, 2001 11:59 pm
Sorry Jeff, When I said the LX5/6 were introduced around that time, I was referring to 1990 when this woman bought her 2120 scope. I have now looked at the...
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Bill Dean
billdean@...
Jan 6, 2001 12:43 am
Hmmm. Maybe you should drop by OPT tomorrow and ask them about these things- perfect excuse to enjoy some H-alpha solar delights if the sky gets with the ...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Jan 6, 2001 2:14 am
Any special time tomorrow? Bob...
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Paul LeFevre
lefevre@...
Jan 6, 2001 4:39 am
Please allow me to introduce you to Alyssa Venus LeFevre... Born January 5, 2001 at Palomar Medical Center 9 pounds 4 ounces, 21 1/2 inches long (a big one!). ...
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Bill Dean
billdean@...
Jan 6, 2001 4:57 am
Hey! Congrats are in order so CONGRATULATIONS to mom and dad, you done good. If a new astro toy brings clouds a beautiful new baby girl just has to bring a lot...
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Curt Wittenberg
curtwitt@...
Jan 6, 2001 4:59 am
Great piece of work Paul. Congratulations to all of you. Time for some well deserved rest. Thank goodness for Grandma's! Curt...
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Paul Withers
pwithers@...
Jan 6, 2001 5:12 am
... Congratulations to the LeFevre family, justified in feeling proud I'd say. Paul Withers...
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Nanz Family
cathynanz@...
Jan 6, 2001 2:30 pm
Congratulations Bob...
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Jeffrey D. Gortatowsky
mrrockets@...
Jan 6, 2001 8:24 pm
Hey Paul! What's to say but "Congratulations on the little one!" Clear skies Jeff...
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Bill Dean
billdean@...
Jan 8, 2001 2:40 am
It's started already with the GRS and Io's shadow looking pretty good, Ganymede's getting close...hope the light to medium clouds don't get worse! Enjoy if...
