Rukl's terminator position tables at 218-219 of Rukl's Atlas shows the terminator should be at about 27.3 deg W lunar longitude at 3:00 UTC 2/8/2006 (8:00PM...

Is there a table or formula which gives the expected dimmest star (in magnitude, preferrably) that a particular aperture scope can resolve? I'm trying to find...

I'm wondering if the phrase "astronomical binoculars" implies an inverted image, reversed left to right, ot if it just means "big honkin' binos". Also, I'd...

.... a review of Sue French's new deep sky observing guide. http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1364 Enjoy, Ron B

JOINT KPC/SEKAS MEETING Simon Mitton TUES 7th February. 7.30 pm in Rutherford Lecture Theatre. Conflict in the Cosmos: the turbulent scientific life of Fred...

I have an ETX125PE with the following ep's: 26, 32, 40 & a 3x series 5000 tele-extender. I had already purchased a series 5000 6.4mm ultra wide angle ep but...

I'm selling a Brand New Meade ETX-125EC scope with a form-sitted hard-shell carrying case plus many accessories on Ebat right now. This is a beautiful unit and...

FOR RELEASE: 9:00 am (EST) February 7, 2006 PHOTO NO.: STScI-PRC06-07 HUBBLE SNAPS IMAGES OF A PINWHEEL-SHAPED GALAXY This dramatic spiral galaxy is one of...

Using a narrow band filter.... http://galaxyphoto.com/jw_yank_rcx_eline_m42.htm

I'm considering building a cradle to transport my OTA in, rather than just toss it in the front seat on a bundle of bubble wrap (which probably wouldn't fit...

Like Celestron's people did? -Rich

Got it back together today, tonight did a fast alinement and checked out the hazy moon and clear saturn, both looked real good. So not all it needs is...

I wouldn't mind if it did. What a way to go! But I'll be keeping my eye out for foggy nights. When the fog clears, the sky is unbelievably...

A nagging question about collimating my Celestron C10 Newtonian. When I collimate the scope I cannot get the secondary mirror centered in the eyepiece holder....

I have the good fortune to be going on the Eclipse cruise in March in the Mediterranean. http://www.tq-international.com/Mediterranean06/medhome.htm I'm...

Hi all. Early last night I let my 4-year-old nephew have a look at the half moon through my spotting scope. It is a couple of months since weather allowed any...

Rosamond (Sunday) Report After a bad Saturday noght of no viewing, Sunday came mostly clear. I was set up by 6pm and first aimed at the moon. I was thinking...

I got a box today of goodies from another SAA'er ( who I lost e-mail address to in last crash, but a thanks to him ) and in the goodies is a foucer that's ( to...

I have a Toucam Pro II webcamera which I have modifed for long exposures, acutally I have modified 2 of them. My problem is choosing a lens. Here are some...

can't seem to find the original thread (where'd it go?) - here's my response to all who responded to me: starlord, nigel, sam, - thnx for bits of the...