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by daedalus1
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Operators Standing By
Replies: 10
Views: 5505

Re: Operators Standing By

I still have the certificate somewhere in its frame. For me it brings back some nice memories, so even though it's a scam the meaning of that piece of paper is worth the 50 bucks she paid for it. And that's exactly why I'm saying it's not a scam. In scams people get hurt. I've yet to meet anyone wh...
by daedalus1
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:17 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Observing Double Stars
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

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 protra...
by daedalus1
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:12 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Observing Double Stars
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

Re: Observing Double Stars

When observing multiple stars one can be as casual or as disciplined as you like. There is both beauty and science in a binary system, and you never run out of targets or challenges.

Thanks for your kind remarks!
by daedalus1
Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: For Those That Are Learning The Sky
Replies: 6
Views: 3456

Re: For Those That Are Learning The Sky

A very good post.

I got a friend interested enough in astronomy that he bought a 8 inch f/6 dob. The first thing we found together by star hopping was the Andromeda galaxy. No one ever just says "oh, wow!" to that view; philosophical discussion always follows.

Tony
by daedalus1
Thu Sep 15, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Observing Double Stars
Replies: 8
Views: 3889

Observing Double Stars

Since I have been posting my double star observations I've been fielding some questions from those who have taken some interest in those reports. So I have written a journal article on observing visual double stars. I hope you find it interesting.

Tony
Double Stars.pdf
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by daedalus1
Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: Galileo's Gabfest
Topic: Oh For The Love of a Small Telescope
Replies: 8
Views: 3907

Re: Oh For The Love of a Small Telescope

Nice work, my romantic friend. It don't get much better than a long focus Mak. I, too, enjoy the views from a small telescope. My 80ED Celestron refractor is a great 'scope, and when paired with University Optics orthos leaves nothing to be desired.

Yours was a good read!

Tony