Re: Planewave on YouTube
I never knew that, -- that's cool!? My joke is also a frustration in that skiing and astronomy are my two biggest passions and both are inextricably fading away from the changes caused by global
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Jerry T
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#8035
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Re: Planewave on YouTube
Jerry: Back in the 50s and 60s, students at Conn could ski, sled and tray from the Shane Library down to the hill at Lyman Allyn, where hundreds of sleds would be seen speeding downhill, prior to the
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GEORGE BLAHUN
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#8034
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Re: Planewave on YouTube
Yeah, but George; Leslie¡¯s slightly smaller version has no nearby skiing by day -- that's a real limitation in my book. Jerry
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Jerry T
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#8033
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Re: Planewave on YouTube
Mark: That scope is a bargain for what you get. I¡¯m looking forward to viewing through Leslie¡¯s slightly smaller version of that scope up at Conn. I have for years said that TAAS is only one of my
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GEORGE BLAHUN
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#8032
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Re: Planewave on YouTube
Mark. Thanks for the video! This looks like an ideal place for you, I, and the girls to visit for a month, maybe more. Their mountain trail map isn't so hot, but nearby Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is
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Jerry T
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#8031
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Planewave on YouTube
CDK 1000. https://youtu.be/ITkq-8TIeJ0?si=u71Eho8O4zP5TFzP Note what scope they¡¯re actually viewing through. (Or is it some sort of viewing interface?) How much is in the treasury again? Mark
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Mark Strollo
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#8030
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TAAS Members are invited to the ASGH Monthly Meeting with Zoom Link! - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
This month's speaker is also offering to speak for other clubs I invite to the ASGH meeting. The details and Zoom Link follow. The speaker for the Wednesday meeting of the Astronomical Society of
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John A. Sillasen
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#8029
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Re: Reading for removal of the primary and secondary from the CC 20inch RC
Fantastic, I can¡¯t wait to hear about the adventure. We¡¯ll be back in town next week and I¡¯ll get in touch with you then. Jay
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Jay Drew
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#8028
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Re: Reading for removal of the primary and secondary from the CC 20inch RC
Hi Jay, We pulled both mirrors today. They are boxed and ready to go whenever you have time to pick them up. Or, if easier, I can bring them to you. The mirrors are fine where they are for the near
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Leslie Brown
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#8027
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Re: All systems look to be go...
I have just found a parking spot! Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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John A. Sillasen
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#8026
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Re: All systems look to be go...
Back on the road again. Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer
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John A. Sillasen
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#8025
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
The first real telescope I purchased as a teenager was an Intes second rebranded for Orion to sell (it had 'Intes' stamped in the back plate). It was 6" and it was an amazing scope. Ended up selling
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Jeffrey Dunn
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#8024
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Re: All systems look to be go...
I am on the road, which means I'm late again.? Worse I already need to hit the restroom too... John
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John A. Sillasen
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#8023
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
Sadly, Questar seems to be out of business. https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/932549-any-new-news-out-of-questar/?hl=questar Mark
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Mark Strollo
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#8022
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
John: I had the club¡¯s Meade Mak and now it¡¯s with Geoff. If it were a Questar I might still have it. George
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GEORGE BLAHUN
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#8021
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Re: All systems look to be go...
Looking forward to seeing everyone - Scott [email protected]> wrote:
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Scott Leming
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#8020
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
That's it!? Blast I couldn't remember their name. Doesn't or didn't George have a 7" Questar Maksutov?? They sure are fine machines and a wonder to look at as well as look through! Thanks for
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John A. Sillasen
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#8019
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
Questar?
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Mark Strollo
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#8018
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Re: All systems look to be go...
I've even set an alarm clock and that's quite rare for me to get up early to make New London for 10:30 AM!? I'm barely up by that time normally. John Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Sun, Feb
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John A. Sillasen
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#8017
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
Jeff, I have a 7" Maksutov.? It's not out of reach if you go with a Sky-Watcher USA version.? I had to get two the 1st came with a cracked primary!!! Their packaging certainly isn't the quality
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John A. Sillasen
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#8016
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