I remember you mentioning this before, but I don't remember why it helps. Could you restate that? I know that a breeze can help reduce the chance of dew by...
... I seriously doubt it. Celestron and Meade sell all sorts of accessories, and companies in all sorts of business prefer to keep as much of that type of ...
In a message dated 11/1/04 5:13:07 AM Central Standard Time, cno@... writes: is that the reality? What? Peace, Rod Mollise Author of:_Choosing and Using...
I am interested in trying to use PoleAlignMax for alignment. However, the instructions are pretty minimal. There is a paragraph in the Help file which...
I have been using Focus Max for several months now, and am experiencing a number of frustrations with it. I am hoping some of you experienced guys can shed...
It works because a closed dew shield traps a pool of cold air against the corrector. In most cases, if you can keep the corrector at ambient temperature it...
... I DO use them for collimation. I've tried the knurled knobs, I prefer Allen head screws. I put a nylon spacer on the T-handle Allen wrench so that the tip...
Hi folks, Here is a interesting summary of some optics problems I have been trying to diagnose with my Meade 8" bought in 2001. This scope was one of the last...
What does everyone think about the red goggles available through Orion to protect night vision? I was under the impression that it was the nature of the red...
You are correct that in most cases red light (as commonly used) is not very useful in protecting night vision. That is because you need to make sure that the...
Hi Try using a red pointer laser aimed at your ball bearing. (I prefer a small Christmas ornament as ball bearings generally are not polished enough) Clamp it...
... I use them all the time, as follows: In my town, things tend not to get really dark until after midnight, so I tend to get some sleep from late evening to...
Do I detect some cynicism here? How do you explain research in transplanting Isles of Langaherns? If it is successful it will be a cure for diabetes, not to...
Hi Jon: "Don't cringe but here is what I did." You have you-know-whats made of granite. How did you stomach such a risky procedure? Glad everything worked-out...
... transplanting Isles of Langaherns? If it is successful it will be a cure for diabetes, not to mention cures for some forms of cancer and other diseases...
... Please allow me to point out that I AM also diabetic and have done extensive research on the subject. I am also a nurse, as is my wife, and my mother. My...
... Let me add, I would be happy to discuss this further, but as others have suggested, it would probably be best to take it offline. Please bear in mind that...
... ^^^^^^^^ Long or short-wave, the intensity of the red light can have a big effect too. I think that's one of the advantages of the LED rigs (eg Rigel's...
... ^^^^^^^^ It wasn't an argument, nor an accusation, Geoff. And you've missed my point entirely! But I'm won't discuss it any further, with you or anyone...
I too have Type II diabetes. I found NOTHING out of line with Geoff's posting. Diabetes is RARELY if ever listed as the cause. Even though my wife's childhood...
... That seems likely. However, I am ALWAYS willing to be taught, enlightened or learn another's view point. ... Geoff Beneze Tempe, AZ beast-enterprises DOT...
... Thank you. However, at this point, I'm almost sorry I brought it up. It wasn't intended to be a statement ABOUT diabetes, but an example of industry NOT...
Hi Rod: I enjoyed your Focal Point Essay on page 166 of December's S & T. My mom "bought" my twin girls their own stars when they were born. The star-naming...
Hi, Here's a great site and article that talks about how the human eye adapts to darkness and light. http://webvision.med.utah.edu/light_dark.html Its a bit on...
The last sentance should read. Also, I think the "intensity" of the light has a lot more to do with it than "wavelength" based on what I understand from this...
Golly, I'm sorry I opened the flood gates of criticism on the issue of Diabetes. My point was this: The question was pretty simple, are Bob's Knobs worth the...
... Chris, where would you suggest placing the vent holes, and how large should they be? I'd guess they should be placed near the corrector (which seems ...
