My apologies to everyone. I just bought a new Celestron 8" Nexstar GPS and the new scope curse is real. :-( Clouds, clouds and more clouds for the next three...
Terrill, Just leave the cold OUT of the scenario! I'm still painting my house. I bet you can see it (my house) from your point of view - Point your scope...
Terrill, Thanks for waiting until after Okie-Tex. I'm finally starting to feel normal again. I gained 5 pounds between Jaton's popcorn and Becky's cookies. We...
Hi all Astronomy-folks, After observing and practically DOCUMENTING "this effect" that we have on the weather, as I continue contacts with local media, I am ...
Does anyone have a strong tripod they'd like to part with? I'm looking for something to put my FS-60c and the head that I picked up at Okie-Tex on. The head...
Looks aren't important. That alt-az head that I got in Okie-Tex is really tight and I think it will do a great job if it's mounted to something solid. The...
Nick, I might have something also, it is a heavy duty light stand for studio photography, Bogen or Slik I think. It can be extended pretty high without loss of...
Then perhaps these farmers that will benefit from this windfall would like to contribute to the "Reagan Herman Big Dob and Eyepiece Fund". Sounds like a tax ...
.....Let's draw up the paperwork! -ROFL I'll start the MARKETING CAMPAIGN. How does <this> sound as a TAG LINE? - "Amarillo Astronomers offer a talk to and...
Hi all Astro-friends, What TIME is the "usual" meeting time @ *the Discovery Center*? Rumor has it that our next meeting will be Oct 10. - I am scheduling my...
The local chamber of commerce here (Canadian) asked me about the possibility of them hosting a star party similar to the one at Copper Breaks down by Quanah....
Terrell, We are trying to see if we can get enough member participation to do a public session in Canadian. I think they want a star party on Oct. 18. Do you...
Jim, It is on the 18th at 8:00pm out by Lake Marvin. I will speak to Remelle this evening and find out more about the site and if they have an area mowed down....
Reagan, Congratulations on your awards last night! I have been a member-at-large of the AL for about two years and have my asteroid certificate. I have ...
Terrill, Sorry for the delayed response (I was aout of town Thursday and Friday). I hope you managed to get with Don and join up. I think you are the only...
Hey Terrill, Thanks. I created my own observation report form that has evolved over the years. I made it using an Excel spreadsheet. (I,ll forward it to you as...
Give me an excel spreadsheet and a number two yellow pencil any day! I keep telling you guys that all that technology at the eyepiece is holding you back. :) ...
Hello eveyone, I've been trying out a different processing program, K3ccd, on what I considered my best webcam avi's of Mars. I finished one, and the result...
One other thing I'd like to share. One personal goal of mine since I stared imaging Mars had been to capture Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar...
Joel, Both of those shots are simply amazing. Thanks for sharing them with the group. Nick ... since I stared imaging Mars had been to capture Olympus Mons,...
For those of us who are becoming somewhat photon deprived with no observing since Okie-Tex, the weather looks like it may co-operate this weekend. So far, it...
Everyone is asked to bring your "up-to-schnuff" scopes. I am still comparing each style / type of scope before I dive into purchasing one. Thanks! What...
Charles, I plan on heading out at about 6:00pm however I have quite a bit more to set up than the other guys. Hope to see you there. Nick ... still comparing...
Hi all, I had fully intended to show up at the site-site tonight. As a matter of fact, I drove all the way into Claude (to the Texaco station) and I drove...
Charles, Since our site is on private property we don't post the directions. How about we email them to you privately? Also, the first time you come out to...
Hi all, Last night, the 18th, was about the best viewing conditions I've had from my backyard since owning my scope for 3 months. I shot a sequence of Mars...
