Unless your primary is really dusty/dirty it does significantly reduce the views from your scope. Best advice is clean only when necessary, and protect (dust caps) when not in use. Dusting can be done

It truly was a great workshop. A fantastic way to share expertise to see some of my astrobuddies in the daylight. I do not know how I can thank Jim and Chuck enough for pulling it all together. A spec

I have a double entry in the table, please delete the incomplete entry. Thank Bob Beuerlein

Kathy is just a lady I met for the first time last night, and was a very good astrobuddy. I was looking too far to the north to see the comet. She correct that and we shared view of the comet on my 20

Paul Bird and I were there at Huntington park also, I was set up next to the end of the beach next to “The Crab Shack”. Bird showed up after I had setup, but did not see me until he was almost set up.

Wow! Bill found Huntington Beach, how about the comet? Bob If weather permits I will be at Huntington Beach again Thursday.

Your stupid iPad forgot mention it is an Orion 14”. Bob

I have owned a Orion 12XXI for 2 ½ Yrs. I am very pleased with its optical performance when collimated. The beauty of a truss Dob is it’s portability. But, you do need to collimate every time you asse

Glad to hear you are feeling better, I have had to throw away a lot of cookies because they were uneaten and getting stale, not to mention the undrunk hot chocolate. See you soon, maybe at the Grundla

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George 3 Does this help Bob

Nick You saw my bino chair at ECSP, I still have the plans if you want to build one. I like my Zero Gravity chase lounge chair it has a foot rest extension so it does not cut into your ankles. Bob

I brought you cookies and hot chocolate to the GAP, stop your belly aching (HE HE).

I never got an accepted notice either, I thought it was either due to a late submission or volume of late submitters. Bob B

I never heard if mine was accepted either. I thought it was due to a late su

I sent mine in last week! Looking forward to seeing the pin. Bob

George and Roy have giving you great information. And as Roy says, what works best for you. I started with 7X35’s, and realized that the lawn chair was a minimum must for stability. I quickly went to

Sorry for your loss, I know there is a hole in your heart. Dogs really are man’s best friends. Bob

Congrats, nobody can say Courtney who again! I know you will not let the fame go to your head. Bob

Just got my Edmunds Scientific Christmas catalog, they have several to select from. If you are still interested, I think you can find them on the web. If not, I can scan and send the 2 pages to you. B