thanks for sharing such interesting information  sheila ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> Subject: [laxastro] Starry Messenger, November, 2010, Soref...
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Bob
starman1944
Nov 6, 2010 2:00 am
Allen, Robert to William show details 8:55 PM (1 minute ago) William - I have been retired for a few years and haven't kept up with the scope market. You...
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Phil
astrochoker
Nov 6, 2010 3:46 pm
I am going to be changing telescopes and have been offered $1200 trade in for mine. If you know of anyone looking for a used scope and willing to add a few...
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Darrin
mrdlg2u
Nov 6, 2010 4:46 pm
where is this at I would love to come look at it. Thanks, Darrin 608-406-0905 cell...
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jondannehy@...
darkenerg7
Nov 6, 2010 7:40 pm
Dave's scope is in his observatory near Menominnee. He actually lives on Tainter lake, which is a little before Menominnee. Jon Dannehy ... From: Darrin...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 7, 2010 11:56 am
for a backyard first time buyer not wanting to spend that kind of money, what would you suggest.. Â thank you sheila ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> ...
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Mike Alderman
purdy_wi
Nov 7, 2010 3:04 pm
I would suggest getting a 4-5 inch range reflector. (I have two myself!) Meade has many that are go to and track and seem to work pretty well if you fully...
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jondannehy@...
darkenerg7
Nov 7, 2010 3:27 pm
Sheila, Choosing what scope is best for a first time user is mostly dependant on what you would like it for. For example will it just be for astronomy? Or do...
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Paul and Wina
kinzer.paul
Nov 7, 2010 4:49 pm
Hi Sheila, I'm going to completely agree with what Jon wrote. Reflectors show you more for the price since you can get a larger aperture (the size of the main...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 7, 2010 5:46 pm
Thank you for your valuable input, from everyone!  I do not want anything for day viewing, portable yes, astro, and star gazing, but more than what a pair...
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Paul and Wina
kinzer.paul
Nov 7, 2010 10:59 pm
That scope is quite 'fast', meaning it has a short focal length for its aperture. This is called the focal ratio. A low focal ratio is called 'fast'; a larger...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 8, 2010 4:47 am
Thank you so much Paul!!!! I really appreciate the time you took to explain so much to me, as being new to this so much is like a new language. I will go with...
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jondannehy@...
darkenerg7
Nov 8, 2010 11:49 pm
Sheila, You will not be disappointed in the Orion XT8. My first real scope was one of those. I sold it when I bought my 12.5" Starmaster. I have since gone...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 9, 2010 1:44 am
Oh Jon, you speak a language I am so interested in learning. The autume/winter skies have always been my favorite. It seems those skies are so crisp and clear,...
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Bob
starman1944
Nov 18, 2010 5:28 pm
Barn-door tracker 10 minute wmv A little long download, but woth it. http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/dmsp/movie/CitiesAtNightWorldTour720X480Edit7.wmv...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 19, 2010 2:15 am
this was wonderful Bob, thank you.. Sheila ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> Subject: [laxastro] Cities at Night World Tour - ISS To:...
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jondannehy@...
darkenerg7
Dec 1, 2010 2:51 am
I thought this might be of interest. I did not see the story. I may try to make a trip up there sometime though, Jon ... From: Ben J. Huset...
Starry starry starry night: Star count may triple AP … By SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Seth Borenstein, Ap Science Writer – Wed Dec 1, 9:32 pm ET ...
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Bob
starman1944
Dec 5, 2010 3:13 pm
This was posted on the Astronomy Outreach Yahoo Group. Bob 1a. Re: Astronomy Outreach Activities From: mllrgrnt Message ...
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Bob
starman1944
Dec 8, 2010 3:42 pm
Here's a big kudos to those who volunteered at the Planetarium Saturday, Dec. 4th! Well over 100 adults and kids attended. Gordon did a great job preparing and...
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Bob
starman1944
Dec 11, 2010 8:14 pm
Diannehauser @aol.com Hi Allen- I was given a used Galileo telescope, but there is a missing lens and possible other parts. Is there someone in the area I can...
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laxastro@yahoogroups....
Jan 6, 2011 1:57 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the laxastro group. File : /Swap N...
In the event that skies clear, you may see NanoSail-D as another visible satellite. You may earn a few dollars for reporting it. Spaceweather.com and NASA are...
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Phil
astrochoker
Jan 30, 2011 1:23 am
Anyone interested in attending and maybe bringing items to sell? 4th Annual Swap-n-Sell Saturday, March 19th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Aviation Heritage Center,...
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laxastro@yahoogroups....
Feb 1, 2011 3:51 pm
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