Has anyone seen this? Celestron is partnering with the International Star Registry in a Contest they are holding. I wonder how much backlash they'll get from...
The link you provided is to a non-competitive sweepstakes (not a true contest) and I can't imagine why there would be any backlash from anyone. Looks like a...
... anyone. ... I'll disagree - the ISR is the outfit that charges people to "name stars" after loved ones. Ever been crabbed at because your observatory...
The backlash comes from the notion the ISR is taking money without providing anything of genuine value in return, and any company that aligns themselves with...
I'm entering the contest. I hope I win. Perhaps I'll name the star Dave Adalian! But only if they let me pick the star - I certainly wouldn't want a fellow...
Or, ever seen an amateur astronomer unload on a little old lady who bought her husband a star with, "THAT IS NOT REALLY THE NAME OF THAT STAR, YOU'VE BEEN...
To any club that might be interested. Steve Need a favor ? can you please post this on any email subscriptions you are on, or forward it to other people you...
Rod, It appears that your information is premature. Please note: "Entrants are also encouraged to nominate their favorite "celebrity" to have a star named...
What we are seeing is the dumbing down of our society. Many good jobs go unfilled because of this. Without an influx of people from other countries we would...
http://www.celestron.com/UBASC/ As of noon EDT today, Celestron has removed the offending International Star Registry entry form to nominate a celebrity to...
Our astronomy club has grown substantially from the 8 active members that were in it when I joined 11 years ago to the 90 active members that we have now....
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the astro-officers group: Have you incorporated the display of live telescopic CCD imagery into your...
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In 1998 the New York DCA investigated the ISR [ http://tinyurl.com/yud2ea ] and had this to say: "The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs launched a ...
John, Are you correct? Look at: "Entrants are also encouraged to nominate their favorite "celebrity" to have a star named after them through a partnership with...
STARGAZER #461 for Sept. 8, 2007 Keeping Stargazing in Perspective My wife and I, both retired, share a home office where we spend considerable time engaged...
Wonderful essay. 2 comments: First - "A part of me asks: Haven't I now earned the right to retire to the sidelines? Haven't I fulfilled my obligation to...
Thanks, Stephen. I will forward your reply to Paul Derrick. Ed Flaspoehler, Dallas, TX In a message dated 9/8/2007 10:56:32 AM Central Daylight Time, ...
New PBS Special on Astronomy & Interactive Educational Web Site ... "Seeing in the Dark," a dramatic new PBS special by award-winning journalist and author...
STARGAZER #462 for Sept. 22, 2007 The Space Age at 50 When I reflect on my childhood on Galveston Bay, and then look at the world I find myself in today, I...
A nice trip down memory lane. If the author ever tries to syndicate outside of the Waco area, he may run into copyright trouble with Jack Horkheimer, who's...
I don't think Horkheimer's program has ever been called "Stargazer." It's been "Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer," in recent years and before that "Star Hustler."...
STARGAZER #463 for Oct. 6, 2007 Watching Satellites As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1957 launch of the first human-made satellite, Sputnik 1,...
STARGAZER #464 for Oct. 20, 2007 Most Days Really Aren't 24 Hours When we speak of short winter days and long summer days, we're referring to changes in the...
FYI. From 2 emails on from a local egroup. 1) A few weeks ago when I was at my local Meade dealer he showed me the official documents from Meade. Not only did...
Responding to Jim's comments, as a Meade dealer, 1. Meade was unable to get their 127mm APO manufactured to the quality standards they specified. Certainly...
I disagree with what you are saying Chris, about not supporting dealers and their suppliers. Both the suppliers and the dealers have to earn support from...
Meade has forgoten the most important factor quality and customer service. The should read this article http://www.lewrockwell.com/north/north579.html. It...
Jeff, I wish to point out that Coronado has its own problems that have nothing to do with Meade. First of all, the various Coronado telescopes are extremely...
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