Scott, Couple of internet sites worth keeping: http://www.met.utah.edu/roman/gacc/nwcc_frame.html Click on red cross to get current weather and click on...

Hi, I'm a beginner in this field, and I'm thinking of getting the ETX-125 along with an eyepiece set. Should the Celestron eyepiece set + filters or Meade...

We haven't gone back because, frankly, this generation isn't capable. Clear, Dark, Steady Skies! (And considerate neighbors!!!)

What exactly would I see if I were on the Moon during this month's Lunar eclipse? Thanks in advance for answer ---Proudly trolling since 1996

FOR SALE: Fujinon 16X70 FMT-SX Astronomical Binoculars Condition: New In Box with blank warranty card and manual Note: The Factory box is a bit beat up from...

I am sure this is not a new subject, so forgive me for missing the boat, but are the verdicts in on these new optical coatings from Meade and Celestron? Is...

USGS Astrogeology Research Program http://pdsmaps.wr.usgs.gov/. Davoud -- usenet *at* davidillig dawt com

I needed (wanted) a small Mak-Cass so I went looking and found a couple. A used ETX-125 with regular coatings and a new one with the enhanced coatings. So, I...

I thought some of you might like to see the focus extension handle i made for my Tele Vue 76. A similar handle would work on most refractors. It's a 3/4"...

Hi, The subject says it, has anyone tried the new Baader UHC-S and OIII filters and how do they compare with other equivalents? They are available (in the UK...

Hi All, just wanted to introduce you this page: http://www.bellatrixobservatory.org/c2004q2c2004r2.html where you will find several images of those two...

Has anyone heard yet if the LXD-75 are decent setups yet?

Greetings SAA, With the introduction of Orion`s new OA-Newt and the interest and questions put worth on this and several other news groups, I felt compelled...

BACKYARDASTRONOMY.ORG HAS BEEN CHOSEN BY NASA TO DO PUBLIC OUTREACH BackyardAstronomy.org (http://www.BackyardAstronomy.org ), located in Burbank,...

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Location : Montreal , Canada Time : 19:30 -- 20:30 Seeing : 3/5 ( by the Clear Sky Clock ) Trans. : Below average ( ditto ) Equipment used : Brand new Sky...

How does the sensitivity of an average/high end photomultiplier tube compare with a CCD? I was wondering if I could hook up a PMT to my scope with some type of...

Asteroid Vesta is currently well placed and easy to find. Last night=20 using the finder chart on page 68 of the Nov S&T i had no problem=20 locating Vesta...

My first target last night was: M55 (RA 19hr 40.0min, Dec. minus 30deg 58min) The observation was made from a rural backyard in the northwestern...

I bought about 5 years ago one of the first 40 mm 70deg afov Pentax eyepiece. This eyepiece worked very well for me until I recently dropped it from the...