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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 1, 2010 8:42 pm
thanks for sharing such interesting information  sheila ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> Subject: [laxastro] Starry Messenger, November, 2010, Soref...
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fastsedan
Oct 30, 2010 10:33 pm
Tonight Ganymede and then Europa are transiting Jupiter. Europa starts at around 7:15pm followed by Ganymede at about 9:30 while Europa is still on. While...
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fastsedan
Oct 28, 2010 9:48 pm
As of 4:45pm we are GO! Check your email for directions. Mike R....
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 27, 2010 10:49 pm
Greetings all, John Dobson, popularizer of the widely-used Dobsonian telescope design that now bears his name, will be interviewed in the first episode of a...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 25, 2010 10:56 pm
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/trivia/fivedays.asp Should have checked out snopes when this "rumor" first went around!!...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Oct 24, 2010 2:08 pm
love this thanks ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> Subject: [laxastro] AuroraMax Live Cam To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010,...
I'm heading out now and should be at the field by 7:00pm. Mike R. ... From: fastsedan <fastsedan@...> Subject: [laxastro] Observing Friday Night, Oct 15...
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Darrin
mrdlg2u
Oct 15, 2010 8:19 pm
My son and I will try to make it tonight... have to see what the wife has going... But I think we are good to go Later, Darrin Gunderson...
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fastsedan
Oct 15, 2010 4:59 pm
Hey astro-observers, The Moon is at 56% but it's supposed to be clear and somewhat calm. A perfect night for experimenting with equipment, splitting double...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 15, 2010 2:11 pm
As discussed at the October meeting, John B. organized an observing session at the Model Flying Field site near the top of Ten Mile Hill the evening of Friday,...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 15, 2010 1:59 pm
Kudos go out to John B., Mike R., Mike A., and Katie A. of LCAAS and to Eric Barnes of the Physics Dept. who teaches the Introductory Astronomy class for...
I'll be at the field at about 6:45pm. Mike R. ... From: fastsedan <fastsedan@...> Subject: [laxastro] Observing Friday October 8, 2010 To:...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
Oct 8, 2010 10:39 pm
It will be good to have you there! Mike R. ... From: Darrin <dlg@...> Subject: [laxastro] Re: Observing Friday October 8, 2010 To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com...
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Darrin
mrdlg2u
Oct 8, 2010 7:48 pm
Great! I will try to get up there tonight. I don't have a scope to bring... Thanks for the notice. Darrin La Crescent, MN...
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fastsedan
Oct 8, 2010 7:40 pm
It could be a beautiful night for observing tonight. For those of you warm weather astronomers, this might be your last chance of the year! We're planning on...
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fastsedan
Oct 5, 2010 11:53 pm
Observing looks good tonight! And as an added bonus, it's not quite as cold, dew shouldn't be a problem for awhile, AND the bugs are gone! You can now see...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 3, 2010 1:59 pm
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/yss/index.cfm...
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fastsedan
Oct 2, 2010 9:21 pm
It looks like observing at the Stratford Lee Inn in Spring Grove is ON for tonight. Note that the clouds are mainly to the East. Dress very warmly and...
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Phil
astrochoker
Oct 2, 2010 11:35 am
Phil; I just wanted the club to know that I finally got my Celestron CGEM 1100HD. Believe it or not I've only gotten it out once! I'm working out the sequence...
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fastsedan
Oct 1, 2010 10:57 pm
Tonight (Friday, October 1) is a no-go. A few of us may be going to Spring Grove tomorrow night. If you're interested, please contact me. Otherwise, talk...
