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by mrgizmo65
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...
by mrgizmo65
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 :mrgreen:
by mrgizmo65
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. :mrgreen: Jerry.
by mrgizmo65
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???
by mrgizmo65
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...
by mrgizmo65
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 :mrgreen:
by mrgizmo65
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 :mrgreen:
by mrgizmo65
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
by mrgizmo65
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. :mrgreen:
by mrgizmo65
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 ...