My new mySKY did not survive the March 1st Starwatch. ... The first clear night after purchasing.. My Mysky " froze " It would not respond to any button...
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blueflagella
Mar 3, 2008 10:08 pm
Aside from smacking it I am at a loss. Have you tried while there was not a group of people waiting to see? Also try using the cigarrete lighter adapter...
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terryalford
starstuffterry
Mar 8, 2008 11:04 pm
Weather permitting let's observe at the I-26 Overlook tomorrow night. My tentative plans are to leave home around 6:45 as sunset is 7:31. Several members have...
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clusterbuster2000
clusterbuste...
Mar 14, 2008 12:35 am
i just posted some pics of my dome, these are a few years old but there will be more pics to come. jon...
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Jetson1959@...
gjetson1959
Mar 17, 2008 2:30 am
For sale: Nikon D-100 DSLR / body only MB-D100 Battery Pack/grip (2) EN-EL3 Batteries 1 Gig Compact Flash Card Includes boxes, all cables, charger and software...
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clusterbuster2000
clusterbuste...
Mar 21, 2008 1:20 am
hi all I just got notification that my name has come up for a new mach 1 go to mount. as we all know it aint' big enough to hold a 100lb nine inch refractor....
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Paul Lewis
proplyds1
Mar 21, 2008 2:00 am
... How much ya askin there Jon? Paul...
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scope1@...
clusterbuste...
Mar 21, 2008 11:51 am
hi paul i will sell it for my cost , i just would like to use it some . thay will need a 50% deposit . this mount would be ideal for you, it would be a good...
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clusterbuster2000
clusterbuste...
Mar 23, 2008 12:10 pm
hi all. i will go ahead and buy the mount. then decide what to do then. the seller of the tmb228 backed out at the last minute. this has pissed me of to a...
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Paul Lewis
proplyds1
Mar 24, 2008 7:09 pm
... Jon, Sorry to hear of your misadventure with the scope. I was just curious about the cost of the mount when I inquired. Since you've changed your mind I am...
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scope1@...
clusterbuste...
Mar 24, 2008 7:55 pm
hi all, there might be hope for the scope after all so paul, keep in touch. --- gplewis@... wrote: From: Paul Lewis <gplewis@...> To:...
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Jetson1959@...
gjetson1959
Mar 25, 2008 2:27 am
Hi Folks: Below is a note that was sent to me by a friend and I asked if I could pass it along. I found this very interesting and fitting. I hope you will...
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Terry & Cathy Alford
starstuffterry
Mar 25, 2008 3:33 am
Thanks, George. That is a nice memoir. I remember the latter part of the 1950's and reading some of Clarke's work (as well as stuff by Wiley Ley, Isaac...
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mpalmer552003
Mar 25, 2008 9:45 pm
I loved 2001: A Space Odyssey. I admired Clarke for his prescience and knowledge of science. Unfortunately for him, he was an atheist. He could not foresee...
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clusterbuster2000
clusterbuste...
Mar 26, 2008 1:12 am
HI WAYNE, COULD YOU GIVE ME A E-MAIL SO I CAN GET YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS?...
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Paul
proplyds1
Mar 26, 2008 4:10 am
Well why don't we read a little about a much celebrated individual and let his legacy speak for him. My personal thoughts are the same for everyone. I judge a...
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Paul
proplyds1
Mar 26, 2008 4:39 am
... and ... beliefs...
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Terry & Cathy Alford
starstuffterry
Mar 26, 2008 8:22 pm
Believe it or not there are 5 or 6 nice sunspots near the center of the Sun, all lined up rather neat. One is much larger and the rest are smaller and similar...
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Paul Lewis
proplyds1
Mar 26, 2008 9:40 pm
... Hey Terry, Time to get that H-alpha fired up at the park. I looked yesterday. Way cool activity. Boy it sure has been a long time coming. Cheers, Paul...
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Greg Love
dr_greg_love
Mar 27, 2008 2:48 pm
This is a reminder of Astronomy Day on May 10. We will discuss this at the May 2 meeting. Paul Lewis will be giving the key presentation. Tom has volunteered...
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Greg Love
dr_greg_love
Mar 27, 2008 2:52 pm
I have been reminded that it is approaching time to consider nominations for President. I think July is when we vote. I am willing to go another term, but if...
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Greg Love
dr_greg_love
Mar 27, 2008 3:04 pm
Dr. Ricard Ignace is presenting "Interacting Binaries: Stars that Shake Hands" It has come to my attention that the Tennessee Star Party may interfere with...
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Thomas Rutherford
sshssci
Mar 27, 2008 5:54 pm
Greg: I can provide a digital projector and I am not going to TSP. Tom...
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Greg Love
dr_greg_love
Mar 27, 2008 7:46 pm
Thank you. I was starting to think I was attending the meeting by my lonesome. Greg...
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Thomas Rutherford
sshssci
Mar 28, 2008 3:14 am
Tonight, I noticed that in spite of the cloud cover map on the evening weather forecast showing overcast, the sky over my house was clear, though not very...
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clusterbuster2000
clusterbuste...
Mar 29, 2008 5:30 pm
hi all, i just sent a bank wire and will soon have a new-used tmb 228! this is my dream scope , after seeing the tmb203 at the tennessee spring star party i...
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Terry & Cathy Alford
starstuffterry
Mar 31, 2008 7:32 pm
Jon, you aren't gonna let these guys beat you in aperture are you? http://www.opticalmechanics.com/48Dob/index.html...
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scope1@...
clusterbuste...
Mar 31, 2008 7:46 pm
yea cool scope, as of now my account wont let me attempt somthing like that. i have good news the tmb apo will ship in about a day! ---...
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mpalmer552003
Apr 1, 2008 3:57 am
Jon, congratulations on getting the TMB228. I am glad it worked out for you. I can imagine how upset you were when it looked like the guy was going to back...
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scope1@...
clusterbuste...
Apr 1, 2008 12:02 pm
yes this will be a scope for a lifetime. on most nights i dont know of any other design ans size that will show a better image. plantary, lunar, and solar,work...
