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Author: Don't Be EvilDon't Be Evil
Date: Dec 31, 2006 22:07
Walt wrote:
> Gazer wrote:
>> Don't Be Evil said
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>>> If you're not sure, you could get the Intelliscope without the
>>> computer. In addition to the option of adding the computer, this
>>> gets you a better finder and mount (knobs instead of springs).
>>
>> Can you elaborate on this. I assumed the Intelliscope version was simply
>> a classic version with encoders (and interface stuff). You are implying
>> the hardware is better with the Intelliscope?
>
> Yes. Check Orion's web site for specifics, but the Intelliscope comes
> with different hardware. A lot of it is to accomodate the encoders.
> And, the object locater (the handheld computer) is an extra $120, over
> and above the extra $110 or so for the Intelliscope.
>
> When I bought my XT-12 a few months ago I went ahead and bought the
> object locater.
> ...
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Author: Brian HughesBrian Hughes
Date: Dec 31, 2006 21:56
In article news3.newsguy.com>, "Joe S." mous.net>
wrote:
> In thinking about why Starry Night showed occultation -- SN shows the Moon
> as a large object -- it may be the software shows the Moon on screen larger
> than it is in the sky, thus, on the computer screen it would appear to
> occult Saturn.
You either were zoomed out too far or you had the Moon enlarged. There
is a setting for enlarging the Moon to make appear larger when zoomed
out. In SN Pro 6 you can right-click on the Moon and deselect "Enlarge
Moon Size"
--
Brian Hughes
temp0806 at hughesvideo dot com
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Author: RichRich
Date: Dec 31, 2006 21:51
A common site in movies, the proverbial small refractor mounted near a
window. This was probably more common when houses had big bay windows
out front than now that few do. People may remember a Questar ad
showing a Questar on a table near a window. Keeping a small scope
permanently mounted is also a way to avoid procrastination when it
comes to "Should I go out or not?" syndrome. A small apo, on a light
mount or tripod is certainly no struggle, even if someone is tired.
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Author: William HamblenWilliam Hamblen
Date: Dec 31, 2006 21:47
On 2007-01-01, Rich gmail.com> wrote:>> Rich wrote:
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>>> I beg to differ. Early equatorial mounts were tuning forks. No
>>> contact area to speak of,
>>> thin little shafts trying to hold up heavy OTAs. Because of poor
>>> design (like Cave) you need a very heavy mount to support any kind of
>>> scope. Today, a mount with a 20lb head can hold considerable weight,
>>> owing to better design.
>>
>> Tuning forks, you mean dobs correct? I owned a 12.5" Cave observatory
>> and used the 16" Cave at the Syracuse Astronomical Society's Darling
>> Hill observatory for years. Both are rock steady compared a 10" Orion
>> dob. As far as todays 20lb Head: You mean like an Celestron ASGT which
>> has a settling time of 5 seconds!
>
> Wow, you mean mounts with solid 2.5-4" shafts and weighing 150-250lbs
> are solid to a degree? Lets hope so. I had a Cave mounting, from a ...
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Author: Astro Clubs for JesusAstro Clubs for Jesus
Date: Dec 31, 2006 21:44
everybody's way is the best -
Start with somebody's explanation that yous eem to be able to
follow and stick to that - dont change horses in the middle of
Niagra Falls.
Eric wrote:
> Can someone reccommend a good site that details each and every step of
> collimation from adjusting spider vanes, secondary tilt, sec up/down etc?
> Especially with some decent diagrams that show what...
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Author: Astro Clubs for JesusAstro Clubs for Jesus
Date: Dec 31, 2006 21:30
> I attempted to impart to my 13-year old son my limited knowledge of how
> planets form. I told him, basically, that solid planets were formed
> when solid matter (asteroids) coalesced by gravity, and gas planets
> were formed in like manner with gasses instead
and there you have it! Keep it simple. The kid aint going to Harvard
tomorrow?
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Author: RobertRobert
Date: Dec 31, 2006 20:21
Eric wrote:
> Can someone reccommend a good site that details each and every step of
> collimation from adjusting spider vanes, secondary tilt, sec up/down etc?
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Author: Mark GingrichMark Gingrich
Date: Dec 31, 2006 18:48
In his annual "Year in Review" feature, humorist Dave Barry duly notes
the imbroglio pertaining to the classification of Pluto:
The International Astronomical Union rules that Pluto will no
longer be classified as a major planet, on the grounds that it
is "less than half the size of James Gandolfini." A top U.S.
law firm immediately files a class-action lawsuit on behalf of
Pluto, as well as "anybody else who has been hurt by this ruling,
or has ever experienced neck pain."
Happy Besselian New Year, everybody!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Mark Gingrich grinch@ rahul.net San Leandro, California
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Author: don.lottodon.lotto
Date: Dec 31, 2006 18:28
Milky tea astronomer, stir teabag, mix atmospheres, storms in Jupiter,
Saturn spokes.
Looks like Venus clouds. Video film.
Steep the teabag in boiling water, add ¼ milk. ????
Compare St-eve o-mea-ra sky telescope.
Observe white wall/ ceiling/ screen, 0.1 magnitude difference.
Practice train daily. 100^.02. ==. Luminosity brilliance.
...
Don.mcdonald Wellington new zealand. ( milk east ron...)
1-1-2007.
Sci.astro.amateur.
Stuff wrote>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Malaysia space programme stirs tempest in a teapot
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Author: William HamblenWilliam Hamblen
Date: Dec 31, 2006 18:24
On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:39:40 -0800, Robert Sheaffer
debunker.com> wrote:
>Not all PC serial ports are made equal. When not in use, most serial
>ports idle with a stop bit. However, some serial ports send a
>continuous start bit (break signal) when not in use. If the HC serial
>port receives a continuous start bit, it gets confused or bogged down
>and has difficulties sending characters the next time you connect.
The standard for serial ports is to mark time while idle, otherwise
you don't know a start bit has arrived. Sending a break all the time
is bad behavior. A break is supposed to be sent only to get the
attention of the other end of the line.
Bud
--
The night is just the shadow of the Earth.
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