Yesterday I gave a thumbnail sketch of how Robert McClure took the Mars pictures at the "DQ Pictures" files. Robert sent me the details of how he took the...
As the Science Center prepares for TWISTER 2006, we are looking for a female aeronautical engineer to participate by presenting a session. What is TWISTER you...
Kris McCall
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Nov 1, 2005 9:30 pm
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Well I got to try it out last night. Besides the fog the skies were reasoable. I have to say I am very impressed at the difference this peir made over my...
Vincent, You're welcome. What exactly are you talking about? What is a NCP? As far as drilling that top plate, it is stainless steel - much harder than...
It was clear here last night, but seeing was average at best. I processing one of the streams, maybe not the best one, and I will post others later. Under the...
First, great job, Mark! (http://www.spotastro.com/Mars_2005.html) Acquiring a photo like that in the substandard seeing conditions is a truly remarkable...
Vincent, I don't know how perfect you need to be polar aligned, repeatability or reproducability, but would a paint marker do the trick? Drawing a straight...
Dave, the USNO program is nice. However, it seems to generate an image that is a bit too good for the size scopes that I am using. I use either CalSky or Mars...
Hello, Just in case the weather does not favor us, does anyone know of a rain/cloud out date? I hope there is one to be scheduled, just to be on the safe...
Hello Mark and Dave, Here’s another link that I find useful. Click on the date, then the Universal Time. http://www.kk-system.co.jp/Alpo/MS2005/MSmenu.htm ...
The LXD55 uses the Meade Autostar, very much like the LX200. The LXD55 has NO holes in it other then the one in the center. Here are some pictures... ...
Mark and Allen, Thanks for the links. . . I did a google search a while back and ended up with USNO. Y'all's sources are much closer to the reality of my...
I just wanted to let everyone know that there are TWO Mars star parties this coming weekend. On Friday evening, November 4, the public of all ages is invited...
Kris McCall
krismccall@...
Nov 3, 2005 6:26 pm
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Actually there are three Mars events. Dyer Observatory will be open Friday Night to view Mars from 9:00 -11:00 P.M. We will have another Mars night on the 11th...
oops, my bad I will be sure to promote this event as well. Kris...
Kris McCall
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Nov 3, 2005 7:42 pm
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Vincent, If that drive system is like the LX200, then all you should have to do is a rough polar align and maybe be level. Help it out a little, level the top...
The problem is not marking, the problem is with only the center bolt the EQ head does not stay put, it can spin in place, making any alignment subject to...
THis thread here on Cloudy Nights has great instructions on how to link the LP map to Google Eath. This will make finding Dark Skies much easier, I think. :) ...
Vince, If the bolt is too long either get a shorter one or use washers to make up the difference. ... then ... level. ... can ... go ... Here ... The ... needs...
While the recent links provided for "Mars telescopic views" are better than my original Naval Observatory link, I couldn't resist the urge to compare with the...
The Astronomy Channel will make an appearance tonight at The Adventure Science Center. A presentation on Mars will include two trips to Mars via 3D imaging....
The weather may not cooperate until 10 pm, but we and members of the BSAS are going to give it the old college try. I hope that you will join us tonight, at...
planetmccall@...
Nov 5, 2005 11:25 pm
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I just received word from Jow Boyd that the start party at the model airplane field at Edwin Warner Park tonight has been cancelled. Terry...
I am hoping that this message reaches you before 8 pm. Warner Park has canceled their star party for tonight. Even though the weather might deteriorate later...
planetmccall@...
Nov 5, 2005 11:27 pm
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Hello I'm a new member (110505) of the group (Tnastronomy) and wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I was born (Dickson, TN 010760), raised...
Bob, welcome to the group. Your observing friend Dave Quint has been sharing some of your images with the group. You have quite a portable setup, not to...
An electronic "Welcome Aboard", Robert! Of all the pictures that I have at Robert's house, I don't have any of the observatory area itself. . . hard to...
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