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- Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:25 pm
- Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
- Topic: Observing Double Stars
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7010
Re: Observing Double Stars
Tony thanks for posting and providing links to regarding your obsevvations. To me it is far beyond what the casual observer would like me would do.I have a question or two. First on your selection of eye pieces you use are they special order or are they modified to suit your needs.As for the protrac...
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:59 pm
- Forum: Astronomical Events
- Topic: Grab the Popcorn!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 186846
Re: Grab the Popcorn!
Thanks Paul. I am just amazed at all the skill technology that these people have. Are there any results of the test yet?? I am anxious to hear the rsults. Jerry
- Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:47 am
- Forum: Astronomical Events
- Topic: Grab the Popcorn!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 186846
Re: Grab the Popcorn!
Hey what a way to swat a fly long distance.I think I read they took something like 15 years of planning forever just one shot at it.In. any case it is a big plus in our protection from asteroirds. Jerry.
- Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:33 am
- Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
- Topic: For Those That Are Learning The Sky
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6188
Re: For Those That Are Learning The Sky
well Bruce do you think it will still be there???
- Thu Sep 22, 2022 9:06 pm
- Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
- Topic: For Those That Are Learning The Sky
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6188
Re: For Those That Are Learning The Sky
Thank you Mike for your latest contribution adding to the I formation in the bb. Having a go to mount is a nice thing.But learning the sky and how to find things is a much better way of doing it and it doesn't need batteries to do it. I must take time to study and find things for myself. Please keep...
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 10:11 pm
- Forum: The Imager's Studio
- Topic: SOCAL Images
- Replies: 4
- Views: 566
Re: SOCAL Images
Tom,in spite of not having the best of conditions it sounds like you were enjoying yourself doing it. Jerry
- Mon Sep 05, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
- Topic: Oh For The Love of a Small Telescope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7140
Re: Oh For The Love of a Small Telescope
Mike with regards to your literary piece,I found 4 threads that praise the small refractors.several brand were mentioned but all remarked now some of these scopes 20 plus years old can bring a smile to the face of the viewer. I just thought you like to know. Jerry
- Sun Sep 04, 2022 10:06 pm
- Forum: The Imager's Studio
- Topic: Nice Surprise with a $25 lens
- Replies: 4
- Views: 596
Re: Nice Surprise with a $25 lens
Tom, just like the ad said "unbelievable" results. In any case it's still a beautiful image.Hope you had a nice time on vacation. Glad you made it safely home. Jerry
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 5:02 pm
- Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
- Topic: Oh For The Love of a Small Telescope
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7140
Re: Oh For The Love of a Small Telescope
Mike , all I can say is Inspiring!! Jerry. I'm glad we had that talk today.
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:39 pm
- Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
- Topic: Battery pack
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9116
Re: Battery pack
Thanks for responding Paul. From what I have read more on the NDB, They process the nuclear waste to extract carbon 14. Then they make synthetic diamonds out of it. The rest of the remaining waste is chemicaly treated to neutralise the radioactivity.As for the diamonds since it is made of carbon 14 ...