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When *exactly* was Mars at closest distance? by Carlos Moreno
I'm just curious... When was the exact second (or minute, or hour) when Mars was at its closest distance to earth? I was *extremely* lucky with this Mars...
September 4th 03 06:07 AM
by Lewis Mammel Go to last post
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Astronomy Screw Threads by Bill Foley
Your threads in this NG should be about amateur astronomy, not about screwing!! Clear, Dark, Steady Skies! (And considerate neighbors!!!)
September 4th 03 05:55 AM
by Michael A. Covington Go to last post
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Novice asks about eyepieces! by Mr. Roboto
Hey all! I've been viewing mars on my el-cheepo telescope with a 12.5x eyepiece and a 3x Barlow. My question is, do they make 15x or say, 20x eyepieces? I...
September 4th 03 05:51 AM
by Michael A. Covington Go to last post
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Galaxy Hunting by Terry A. Haimann
I am working on my Messier list and the biggest hole I have right now is the Galaxies between Virgo, Leo and Coma Berenices. I live in Iowa, where the skies...
September 4th 03 03:47 AM
by RKroeppler Go to last post
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Guy takes excellent Photo's of Mars, et al. by bwhiting
Mike, had to be your computer....I just punched on Gary Honis' site and it came up fine. Clear Skies, Tom W. Michael Barlow wrote: CAREFUL of this...
September 4th 03 12:40 AM
by Tom Markert Go to last post
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AstroSystems TeleKit - Questions re Construction by Jim Cate
Does anyone on the ng have experience in the construction of one of the AstroSystems truss-Dob Telekits? I'm in the process of putting together their 16-inch...
September 3rd 03 11:46 PM
by RECFLY1 Go to last post
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Teflon?? by Jim
I've just finished a Dob mount and need some Teflon. I haven't been able to raise Ed at Tscopes.com by email or phone. Does anyone know where else I can buy...
September 3rd 03 11:44 PM
by Jim Go to last post
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What was that on Mars ? by Rod Mollise
at least to the camera, deeper in color than the other light areas on Mars. Hi: Kinda hard to tell from that B-I-G image, but there are numerous darker...
September 3rd 03 10:25 PM
by Rod Mollise Go to last post
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I BEAT A GOTO! by Shawn Grant
Last night at a Star Party there was a guy there who just bought a Meade LX 200 14". Now lets get something streight. He is using this telescope for...
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September 3rd 03 09:05 PM
by Brian Tung Go to last post
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Surface brightness of Mars by M. Tettnanger
What is the surface brightness of Mars? It would be interesting to compare this figure to that of deep sky objects. Mark
September 3rd 03 08:42 PM
by William C. Keel Go to last post
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Measuring popularity... by justbeats
Anyone care to speculate on the total acres of glass pointed at Mars during the recent week of closest approach? In an idle moment I wondered if this could...
September 3rd 03 08:35 PM
by Al Go to last post
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The new economy by MTA
http://www.foet.org/JeremyRifkin.htm
September 3rd 03 06:31 PM
by Ian W Go to last post
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Losmandy GM-8 vs. GP-DX by Mark Molnar
Hi Everyone: I've Google'd the web and have not been able to come up with anything on this - perhaps someone here can help. I am in the market for an...
September 3rd 03 06:11 PM
by Mark Molnar Go to last post
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Orientation in the FOV by Starstuffed
Time to fess up. After all my years in this hobby, I still suffer from not being able to easily and accurately determine directions in the reversed FOV my...
September 3rd 03 04:39 PM
by Starstuffed Go to last post
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2" focuser for 7" Starmaster? by Mark D
Hi Larry, The Feathertouch Focuser by Starlight Instruments will definitely be THE way to go. If you cannot find contact info for them, write me off line, and...
September 3rd 03 03:39 PM
by Greg Utz Go to last post
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Question about high-powered eyepieces by Anterope
closer up = dimmer . Wait till you try it at night. It's really going to suck! "Darren" wrote in...
September 3rd 03 02:52 PM
by Michael A. Covington Go to last post
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Light Cup served Deimos Tea? by Chris1011
http://members.cox.net/ronby/Solar-System/Mars-090203-Deimos-TV102.htm What do you think? Nice report which has some credence. Others have reported...
September 3rd 03 02:37 PM
by Ron B[ee] Go to last post
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Light Cup saw Martian Deer by Ron B[ee]
http://members.cox.net/ronby/Solar-System/Mars-083103-TV102.htm Enjoy, Ron B
September 3rd 03 02:36 PM
by Ron B[ee] Go to last post
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Planisphere choices by Rod Mollise
Also, any recommendations on which Planisphere to buy? HI: I'm not sure about the real name of it, I just call it "David's Enormous Planisphere." I mean...
September 3rd 03 02:21 PM
by Marty Go to last post
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the best camera to use for photography of space? by Chris L Peterson
On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 10:14:23 -0400, Benoit Morrissette wrote: HOW??? HOW what? How do you modify a Toucam or QC for...
September 3rd 03 02:13 PM
by Benoit Morrissette Go to last post
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