Re: TAAS logo
looks good! Bruce
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brucemcd
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#8005
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Re: TAAS logo
PNG version better.
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Mark Strollo
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#8004
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Re: TAAS logo
Hi Leslie, Attached is a jpg of the TAAS logo. I have a png version if that's better. I put it in the TAAS groups.io files folder, too. George and I have the TAAS banners. Can get you one of them for
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Mark Strollo
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#8003
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
Well heck, Mark, you are on top of things aren't you? The Type 7S was announced at Astro Fest February 7 & 8. https://televue.com/televueopticstalk/2025/02/07/nagler-type-7-eyepieces-introduced/ John
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John A. Sillasen
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#8002
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Re: Nagler Type 7?
Gee, I don't recall it even being hinted at in RAC or in the Tele Vue blogs. Let me look into it. John On Sat, Feb 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM, Mark Strollo via groups.io<mark@...> wrote:
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John A. Sillasen
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#8001
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Nagler Type 7?
Apparently about to be announced. Thoughts, John S? Mark
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Mark Strollo
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#8000
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Re: Reading for removal of the primary and secondary from the CC 20inch RC
Hi Jay, Sorry to disappoint, but the mirror cell goes with the company, removing the 'scope. We, that is, Conn Astro, is keeping the camera, filter wheel, and all focusers and eyepieces. We are also
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Leslie Brown
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#7999
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Re: Reading for removal of the primary and secondary from the CC 20inch RC
Oh, also the baffles that are usually part of the mirror cell. Thanks!
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Jay Drew
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#7998
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Re: TAAS logo
I¡¯ll try and find it. It should be part of the business card files. Mark
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Mark Strollo
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#7997
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Re: Reading for removal of the primary and secondary from the CC 20inch RC
Sorry to miss this one! I¡¯ll read the manual later for this info, but just in case will you please measure the exact distance between the primary and secondary mirrors? In the past I have also
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Jay Drew
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#7996
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TAAS logo
Can someone send me the final version of the TAAS logo, or can I download from our groups.io site? I want to have it displayed on the Waterford library's March Madness eclipses event flier which they
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Leslie Brown
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#7995
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Reading for removal of the primary and secondary from the CC 20inch RC
Hi All, This message is for those who plan to help remove the mirrors from the Conn 20-inch this coming Monday, 2/10, between the snow storms. Below, I have attached the Optomenchancis 20-inch
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Leslie Brown
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#7994
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March 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse in City of Meriden, Connecticut, USA
It's just 35 days to a Total Lunar Eclipse in our neighborhood. It lasts for 6 hours! The coverage for totality goes from Toronto through Rhode Island. First contact for me in Meriden is 11:57 PM
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John A. Sillasen
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#7993
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Memebrship Tally
This is likely my last reminder of the year for anyone wishing to become a voting member of TAAS. If your name is not on the list and you have paid, please contact me. Some have paid in the past for
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GEORGE BLAHUN
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#7992
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Re: Help needed to remove primary and secondary from the CC observatory 20inch RC
another Bob C.? ? ? horrors!? ?:)Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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cogzal
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#7991
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Re: Help needed to remove primary and secondary from the CC observatory 20inch RC
Hi Bob. Good to hear from you. Thanks for suggesting Jeremy¡¯s shop. That large sink could be a good resource. We have lots of mirror making and cleaning expertise, but cleaning a 20 inch mirror is
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Mark Strollo
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#7990
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Re: Help needed to remove primary and secondary from the CC observatory 20inch RC
Robert: Please don¡¯t hesitate to jump in with questions and suggestions etc. There are many neophytes in the group and we welcome all comments. George
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GEORGE BLAHUN
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#7989
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Re: Help needed to remove primary and secondary from the CC observatory 20inch RC
Got it. Yea, I¡¯m just a rookie trying to figure out a new science at 70. I¡¯ll go back to listening and learning. Man, so much to learn! Bob C.
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Bob Cimmino
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#7988
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Re: binocular and/or telescope volunteers
Hi Leslie - Well, thanks.? I have FINALLY got caught up on my various home projects that I postponed.? Not much Astrophotography lately. :( I need a sacrifice to the cloud and weather gods, I
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astronomy
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#7987
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Re: binocular and/or telescope volunteers
Thanks, Geoff. It will be good to see you again as well. The Physics lounge and the Observatory have been quieter this term without your presence. Leslie [email protected]> wrote:
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Leslie Brown
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#7986
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