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YouTube occultation
I found a very nice asteroid occultation video on YouTube by apolloisgo. 225 Henrietta to be precise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpXLwCHdoFQ It w…
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some insurance
So my Super Polaris mount RA (right ascension) pointer vernier plate doesn't decide to grow legs and walk away (like my decl. did), I put a large…
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checked another set
Compared the roof-top SQM values from the evening of 2 Jun to the ones Bill helped me capture... 3:00 - 21.39 3:30 - 21.31 Our four readings, captur…
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check my numbers
Posted on the SkyTools Yahoo!Group, looking to confirm my numbers for the BGO telescope and camera setup. I built a new telescope for the PlaneWave I…
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forgotten 'scope?
Mom told me she and Dad gave me a little telescope when I was a kid. Really? Why don't I remember that?
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tested webcam again
Set up to further test Logitech webcam on my polar axis scope. This time with new software, Debut Video Capture by NCH, on the John Repeat Dance comp…
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roll out the green carpet
Malcolm had a green rug from his rec room that he offered to me some time ago. To replace the smallish rug I've been using under the telescope wh…
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new store opening in 2 months
Looks like it is official. Eric posted a note on Facebook regarding the New Eyes Old Skies store. The Richmond Hill shop is expected to open around …
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webspotting 9 - mag dec
First published in the Apr/May 2009 issue of SCOPE, the newsletter of the RASC Toronto Centre. The URL is updated. Republished here with permission. …
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computer delivered
Phil dropped the donation computer, from Andrew, via Gilles, to the CAO. Thanks all!
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don't buy these!
Was looking at the Princess Auto flyer. Near or on the back page is an ad for binoculars ! 7x50, coated optics, case. The "best" part? They…
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no joy in white light (Blue Mountains)
I put the baader filter on the front of the C14 to view the Sun in white light. I can't see any spots. Well, spots on the Sun. I can see all the …
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topped up all batteries
Finished recharging all the other SLA batteries, rotating across all units. The marine deep-discharge units, A, B, C, and D are all working fine. Hap…
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rejected low targets
Tried to request some low RASC Finest NGCs of the BGO robotic 'scope. The bot rejected items at 16, 21, and 24 degrees. I'll have to check th…
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