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Jupiter
Hey Bill! I saw that shadow last night (Europa). I think only one. Maybe the other was a barge? - Paul
Hey Bill! I saw that shadow last night (Europa). I think only one. Maybe the other was a barge? - Paul
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Cannon image stabilized binoculars
Wow, Bill, I would *love* for you to pick up some Canon IS binoculars!! I'll be sure to set up next to you at York River & the GAP :) Gary Seronik is a great resource.Tony Flanders is another S&T writ
Wow, Bill, I would *love* for you to pick up some Canon IS binoculars!! I'll be sure to set up next to you at York River & the GAP :) Gary Seronik is a great resource.Tony Flanders is another S&T writ
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Paul
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Question about M76
NGC 2371-72 was probably the most exciting new object I found in the last month. Enjoyable because I was able to find it from my backyard and because it took some work to see some detail. I checked ou
NGC 2371-72 was probably the most exciting new object I found in the last month. Enjoyable because I was able to find it from my backyard and because it took some work to see some detail. I checked ou
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Paul
· #35516
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Dew control for Dobsonian
Nick, I have an Orion XT8 and have the fan that was referenced. IMO, it is well worth it as it is one thing I use pretty much all year round to shorten my cool-down time. Also, I have read that it can
Nick, I have an Orion XT8 and have the fan that was referenced. IMO, it is well worth it as it is one thing I use pretty much all year round to shorten my cool-down time. Also, I have read that it can
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Dew control for Dobsonian
The fan itself is not heavy at all, and attaches permanently to the back of the mirror cell (there are pre-tapped holes on the bottom of your Dob, the Orion fan fits perfectly). There is a battery pac
The fan itself is not heavy at all, and attaches permanently to the back of the mirror cell (there are pre-tapped holes on the bottom of your Dob, the Orion fan fits perfectly). There is a battery pac
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Dew control for Dobsonian
Bill, I should have mentioned that my reluctance for using the hand-warmer technique stems from a combination of clutziness on my part (i.e., afraid of dropping, knocking secondary out of alignment, e
Bill, I should have mentioned that my reluctance for using the hand-warmer technique stems from a combination of clutziness on my part (i.e., afraid of dropping, knocking secondary out of alignment, e
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Paul
· #35546
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Dew control for Dobsonian
The way I think of it is that if the primary is fogging up, you have bigger problems in that the secondary is likely also dewing up as well as finders, eyepieces, binoculars, etc. Nights like those I
The way I think of it is that if the primary is fogging up, you have bigger problems in that the secondary is likely also dewing up as well as finders, eyepieces, binoculars, etc. Nights like those I
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Paul
· #35552
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Buying from Orion?
Anyone thinking of taking advantage of the Orion accessory sale? I am thinking of a white-light solar filter for my 8" Dob (mostly for the Venus transit). If anyone wants to consolidate purchases with
Anyone thinking of taking advantage of the Orion accessory sale? I am thinking of a white-light solar filter for my 8" Dob (mostly for the Venus transit). If anyone wants to consolidate purchases with
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Paul
· #35581
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Mystery object near Lynx (was Another spectacular night)
Nick, It was fun figuring this out in Pocket Sky Atlas last night. We'll definitely have to observe together some time. I was able to locate the article where I remember this grouping of stars being d
Nick, It was fun figuring this out in Pocket Sky Atlas last night. We'll definitely have to observe together some time. I was able to locate the article where I remember this grouping of stars being d
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Paul
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Interesting info on 2012 full moon names
Ted, I think you accidentally considered New Moons in your calculations. Full Moons next winter are Dec 28, Jan 26, & Feb 25 (only three in the winter season). Blue moon would be Aug. 20 (summer FMs o
Ted, I think you accidentally considered New Moons in your calculations. Full Moons next winter are Dec 28, Jan 26, & Feb 25 (only three in the winter season). Blue moon would be Aug. 20 (summer FMs o
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Paul
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Bubble Nebula a success tonight
Wow, awesome, Nick! How dark were the skies there? For some reason, I can't see the sketch. Maybe you can email to me? Looks like clouds are going to plague us for next few days. Ugh.
Wow, awesome, Nick! How dark were the skies there? For some reason, I can't see the sketch. Maybe you can email to me? Looks like clouds are going to plague us for next few days. Ugh.
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Paul
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Makign a solar filter
At the January meeting there was some discussion about having a DIY Solar Filter class as a club event in anticipation of the June Venus Transit. Essentially an afternoon where folks could make their
At the January meeting there was some discussion about having a DIY Solar Filter class as a club event in anticipation of the June Venus Transit. Essentially an afternoon where folks could make their
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Paul
· #35764
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Makign a solar filter
Dale, the outer diam of my scope is 9.25" I was thinking of buying a 10" square, figuring that'd be enough to make a full aperture filter. Does that make sense? - Paul
Dale, the outer diam of my scope is 9.25" I was thinking of buying a 10" square, figuring that'd be enough to make a full aperture filter. Does that make sense? - Paul
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Paul
· #35770
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Tau Canis Majoris Cluster
Interesting question. I've read that O'Meara has attributed nebulosity to Sh2-310 (giant 5 deg wide nebula in general area). Burnham's says no nebulosity evident in general vicinity. I have read forum
Interesting question. I've read that O'Meara has attributed nebulosity to Sh2-310 (giant 5 deg wide nebula in general area). Burnham's says no nebulosity evident in general vicinity. I have read forum
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Paul
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M92 and Comet Garradd
Nick, What magnitude is Garradd nowadays?
Nick, What magnitude is Garradd nowadays?
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Paul
· #35815
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Jim's Chair
Jim, I waited for awhile after the meeting but maybe I got the signal crossed or something. In any event, I sent your astro chair home with Bill, figuring you could get it much easier since he is clos
Jim, I waited for awhile after the meeting but maybe I got the signal crossed or something. In any event, I sent your astro chair home with Bill, figuring you could get it much easier since he is clos
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Paul
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Meeting
Enjoyed the meeting as well. It's great that folks are willing to pass on their knowledge. It is appreciated! Forgot to remind folks to check out Comet Garradd in the same FOV as M92 this morning (tha
Enjoyed the meeting as well. It's great that folks are willing to pass on their knowledge. It is appreciated! Forgot to remind folks to check out Comet Garradd in the same FOV as M92 this morning (tha
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Paul
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M92 and Comet Garradd
Thanks, Nick for the heads up on this event. Got outside this morning at 5am. Initially I was horrified to see that my neighbor's flood light (illuminates his entire yard and a small part of mine) was
Thanks, Nick for the heads up on this event. Got outside this morning at 5am. Initially I was horrified to see that my neighbor's flood light (illuminates his entire yard and a small part of mine) was
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Paul
· #35835
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Astronomy Software
Well, just purchased Skytools3, and it's on its way. I had been thinking of buying for a long time, deferring numerous times for other astro purchases. It has probably given me a couple more months wi
Well, just purchased Skytools3, and it's on its way. I had been thinking of buying for a long time, deferring numerous times for other astro purchases. It has probably given me a couple more months wi
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Paul
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DIY Solar Filter Question
I've got a follow-up question on the DIY solar filter that was discussed at the last meeting. I found this link explaining how to make a solar cell. Basically, you build up a cylinder that fits around
I've got a follow-up question on the DIY solar filter that was discussed at the last meeting. I found this link explaining how to make a solar cell. Basically, you build up a cylinder that fits around
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Paul
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