WOW! I just saw the space shuttle as it passed over the Dallas area this morning on re-entry at about 8:00am. It was spectacular, especially through binoculars...
I just heard the news. I am afraid that what I saw was a failure of the ceramic tiles that protect it from re-entry heat. We need to all pray for the...
The FBI should begin immediately investigating who had access to the reentry tiles prior to take off! ... From: Jay Stanley To: sct-user@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
In a message dated 2/1/03 8:48:44 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi: Everything should be investigated, but right now, I think it more likely that the Shuttle...
In a message dated 1/31/2003 8:34:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Bill Vorce's Telescope Warehouse (try a quick google search) He has the AC motors last time...
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HI Gang: You folks on the west coast who are just getting up...go turn on your TV. NOW. I can't say more than that...:-( Peace, Rod Mollise, Author of...
We saw it pass overhead here on the west coast on schedule. It crossed the California coast over Marin County within a couple seconds of the correct time. I...
... My heart is wrenched exactly like it was 20 years ago :( -- ====================================================================== Joe Hartley -...
... I'm sorry, this is exactly the type of fearmongering we do not need. Every time I read something like this, I feel the terrorists have gotten exactly what...
... any ... $129 ... The WO on sale saves some $, so you might also consider the WO SCT Crayford focuser instead of that boring 2" visual back. I prefer a ...
Hi all, I just saw the new 2" diagonals at www.william-optics.com still on sale for $100 and $130. These are 1/10 wave. At www.williamoptics.com which is...
I called Anacortes-it does need an adapter; accordingly, it would "hit" the base of the 5i and 8i when close to the zenith position...Mike [Non-text portions...
Hi all, At www.william-optics.com the two new 2" diagonals are still priced at $100 and $130 as of this morning 2-1-3. David Yang at William Optics emailed me...
I have a homemade 10ft circular dome with a 12in Lx200GPS mounted on a pier. I use a Dell labtop with The Sky program with Tpoint to control my telescope.It...
Perry, I'm relatively new to astronomy and using the autostar. I had the same attitude you did regarding the autostar. "Okay it's in there, now show me...
At the time I wrote that, the TV news discussion, discounted terrorism as the altitude was too high for a missile intercept. Also the topic related to higher...
From: John Solodar <john.solodar@...> To: sct-user@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 12:12 PM Subject: [sct-user] Re: New member seeking...
... Thanks John; these are definitely not quiet. ... Thanks again, but on the contrary I'm a fork newbie that's been spoiled on the mechanics of the GEM:) -- ...
Hi Bernd, Not sure what specific information you need but here are a couple of links that I found to have information. Also, Orion keeps copies of manuals in...
Hello Scott Thanks for your response. I think your 3rd option will be the most useful. I have printed it out and will study it. Thanks again. Bernd ... of...
I went to the website and I guess I do not fully appreciate the purpose of the clamping system, or I just do not understand what it does. John & Bobbie...
Hi: Software Bisque and http://www.jimsmobile.com/ in their document library have all of the stuff I was going to scan. And yes I think they are the same. Jeff...
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