Yes, that 'other factor' is known as workmanship. Its a simple fact that higher paid workers tend to produce better results, regardless of 'specifications'. ...
Thomas, As you know (but for those who may not), yours is a 4.5-inch f/7.9 Newtonian reflector that's mounted on a German equatorial mount. It's similar to an...
Thank you, Michael. I am pleased with the cover of Star Watch, as well. Normally, they ask me to supply photos, but in this case, they came up with their...
... Phil, I'm also eagerly awaiting the new and improved "Astronomy". I saw the big glossy announcement on page 92 of the February issue. I subscribe to S&T...
... And a pretty weak one at that! :-) Remember, I'm just a contributing editor, which I liken to being an adjunct college professor. I'll certainly pass on...
Phil, I like the layout of the page and of course the "Star Watch" cover is a real teaser....when is the "pre-order" date? One thing I missed though, you had a...
One of the things I like to do at the beginning of each new year is to take stock of the past year and look forward to the next. 2001 was my most active year...
Phil, Just another note to follow Michael's suggetions regarding the "New" Astronomy mag. I would say more focus on the work of amateurs in the hobby. I really...
Sent them a quick email and asked about the mirrors on their full kits... they said: <-----QUOTE ON-----> Our complete kits come with optics from the same...
drop me a line offline would you ED I wanted to ask you something and the email came back as undeliverable. John Kagey Examiner Of Energetic Enigma ... From:...
In a message dated 1/1/03 8:31:33 AM Central Standard Time, geoff@... ... HI Geoff: Nice report. For me...2002 was the year I went goto...the year when...
If you are speaking of the TMB Maks directly from TMB (Ohio), I received an e-mail from a person who was on a list to get one a while back. Even paid his...
In a message dated 1/1/03 8:40:40 AM Central Standard Time, cabinnyc@... ... Me? I always like Astronomy...it went through various incarnations over the ...
Hi Curtis, Happy new year! Yes, the links are all in there, but are now scattered throughout my web pages that cover the various chapters of my books. The...
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I have a question about these eyepieces. They get pretty poor reviews with complaints that they are dark and have lots of off axis color, a little fuzzy,...
In a message dated 1/1/03 10:22:29 AM Central Standard Time, ... Hi: I have never been impressed with the image quality of these eyepieces. Never. BUT...if...
I like seeing what everyone did this year. 2002 was the year I got a pair of good 10x50s which essentially replaced my 4.5 reflector. Saw my first deep sky...
... has a ... Thomas ... Actually, Mike, this isn't the case. After TMB Optical in Cleveland, OH, Astronomics in Norman, OK, is the only other authorized...
2002 was also a great year for me. i dont know if this is possible, but i only used my nexstar 8 2 or 3 times this year. i knew that the reason was that it is...
<<<I have a question about these eyepieces. They get pretty poor reviews with complaints that they are dark and have lots of off axis color, a little fuzzy,...
I would like very much for you to email me your links list if you dont mind. thanks! John Kagey Examiner Of Energetic Enigma ... Happy new year! Yes, the...
... The 8" Meade SCT I owned for many years was the least used of all my scopes because it was just too darned heavy to carry out and set up. I ended up using...
... instuments ... a ... product. ... cost ... Labor costs and worker skills aside, there might be another reason. I don't know if this still holds true, but a...
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