ScubaMan2017
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Please, convention-visitors. Report back to the class what you discover!
Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up
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TomSix
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Right now my recommendations are coming from an astrophysicist as well as a gentleman who has right at 50 years experience. I am getting a larger scope but it will be quite portable and I have a fairly light camera with Leica optics that should work well for my purposes. Beer is not exactly on topic so never feel bad about drifting off yourself.
Sounds like you have formulated an astronomical gear acquisition 'game plan' with the benefit of solid advice.
BTW: I actually used an 8" F/7 Newtonian on a Dobson mount for years as my primary telescope. It was simple, but the mirrors tested very good. I used the elegant little Telrad finder, and added a velvet-smooth JMI 1.250" reverse-Crayford focuser.
Most of my viewing was done from dark AZ desert locations. I was purely doing visual observation, no imaging. Some of the views I could get of the planets, moon, and star clusters just sent shivers down my spine.
Fortunately, at the time I owned a 1970 VW bus with a custom (DIY) camper package, and so hauling the 8" beast was fairy easy. I really miss that 1970 VW bus. It was idiotic to sell it --now worth at least 5 times what I let it go for in 2001
I could tell many stories of magic nights out there in the desert...
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ScubaMan2017
Headphoneus Supremus
The north Bruce Peninsula is a dark sky preserve (best viewing February-March [-20C, yep, yep yep]). My favourite memory was a comment my wife mused at about 1-2 am. Tsk, why is it so cloudy. My (perfectly-timed) response.... those aren’t clouds... those are stars. Humbling Schiit, eh.Sounds like you have formulated your game plan with solid advice.
BTW: I actually used an 8" F-7 Newtonian on a dobson mount for years as my primary telescope. It was simple, but the mirrors tested very good. I used the elegant little Telrad finder, and added a velvety smooth JMI 1.125" reverse-crayford focuser. Most of my viewing was done from a dark AZ desert locations. I was purely doing visual observation, no imaging. Some of the views I could get of the planets, moon, and star clusters just sent shivers down my spine.
Fortunately, at the time I owned a 1970 VW bus with a custom (DIY) camper package, and so hauling the 8" beast was fairy easy. I really miss that 1970 VW bus. It was idiotic to sell it --now worth at least 5 times what I let it go for in 2001
I could tell many stories of magic nights out there in the desert...
Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
Sounds like you have formulated an astronomical gear acquisition 'game plan' with the benefit of solid advice.
BTW: I actually used an 8" F-7 Newtonian on a Dobson mount for years as my primary telescope. It was simple, but the mirrors tested very good. I used the elegant little Telrad finder, and added a velvet-smooth JMI 1.250" reverse-Crayford focuser.
Most of my viewing was done from dark AZ desert locations. I was purely doing visual observation, no imaging. Some of the views I could get of the planets, moon, and star clusters just sent shivers down my spine.
Fortunately, at the time I owned a 1970 VW bus with a custom (DIY) camper package, and so hauling the 8" beast was fairy easy. I really miss that 1970 VW bus. It was idiotic to sell it --now worth at least 5 times what I let it go for in 2001
I could tell many stories of magic nights out there in the desert...
This is just my way of keeping things simple with the use of modern technology. At night at my firepit I have a decent view of the sky with very little bounce back. Simple things, fire, food, drink, music (simple the way I do it), and the stars and planets. It makes perfect sense to me to take advantage and make each of those experiences as good as possible. My wife also has a keen interest so it is a great hobby for both of us. We have a friend who is very much into photography who would love to join in. It may not make sense to everyone, but it makes perfect sense to me.
riffrafff
1000+ Head-Fier
The north Bruce Peninsula is a dark sky preserve (best viewing February-March [-20C, yep, yep yep]). My favourite memory was a comment my wife mused at about 1-2 am. Tsk, why is it so cloudy. My (perfectly-timed) response.... those aren’t clouds... those are stars. Humbling Schiit, eh.
Yeah, it's sometimes amazing to me how many people (including adults) have never seen the Milky Way. Such a pity.
I've been active in trying to raise awareness of urban and suburban light pollution for years, with scarce results. Luckily, I have a place near (essentially in) one of the Mark Twain National Forests that is twenty miles away from the nearest town (and the town is a small one, at that).
At least Hawaii has mandated the use of monochromatic street lights, so it's reasonably easy to notch out their light with a filter.
the finisher
1000+ Head-Fier
My Dad owned a resort on Mille Lacs lake when we were young.
We would go out on the ice on a new moon night about a mile, you could not see your hand in front of your face!
The Stars
We would go out on the ice on a new moon night about a mile, you could not see your hand in front of your face!
The Stars
Pretty sure he says Fulla and not Thor...
FrivolsListener
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The north Bruce Peninsula is a dark sky preserve (best viewing February-March [-20C, yep, yep yep]). My favourite memory was a comment my wife mused at about 1-2 am. Tsk, why is it so cloudy. My (perfectly-timed) response.... those aren’t clouds... those are stars. Humbling Schiit, eh.
I miss the days where I had that kind of night vision.
Getting old and all that.
the finisher
1000+ Head-Fier
You are right, it's Fulla.
I do like the speculation though, so this is kinda what it's like to be an Apple fanboy.
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riffrafff
1000+ Head-Fier
I dunno...they speak of Fulla ("the baby board") and then when they mention "the back machines," it still sounds like "Thor" to me. Maybe I need better headphones. 
the finisher
1000+ Head-Fier
I was blasting it to my ear to hear with the speaker, several times, I got Fulla on the back machines as well.
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riffrafff
1000+ Head-Fier
I was blasting it to my ear to hear with the speaker, several times, I got Fulla on the back machines as well.
Well, poop.
golfbravobravo
Headphoneus Supremus
Sounds like you have formulated an astronomical gear acquisition 'game plan' with the benefit of solid advice.
BTW: I actually used an 8" F-7 Newtonian on a Dobson mount for years as my primary telescope. It was simple, but the mirrors tested very good. I used the elegant little Telrad finder, and added a velvet-smooth JMI 1.250" reverse-Crayford focuser.
Most of my viewing was done from dark AZ desert locations. I was purely doing visual observation, no imaging. Some of the views I could get of the planets, moon, and star clusters just sent shivers down my spine.
Fortunately, at the time I owned a 1970 VW bus with a custom (DIY) camper package, and so hauling the 8" beast was fairy easy. I really miss that 1970 VW bus. It was idiotic to sell it --now worth at least 5 times what I let it go for in 2001
I could tell many stories of magic nights out there in the desert...
I agree, people should see the Milky Way. Let me help:
Bixby Bridge on Highway 1 a few years ago.
Paladin79
Previously MOT: Cables For Less
Excellent photo!I agree, people should see the Milky Way. Let me help:
Bixby Bridge on Highway 1 a few years ago.
