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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...