Posts Made By: Rex Cox
January 10, 2008 02:39 AM
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Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters
February 3, 2008 06:21 AM
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Astro-Physics
Is there an AP Yahoo Group?Posted By Rex Cox |
Greg Bradley said:
I am wondering if there is an AP Yahoo Group?
Greg.
Greg,
Go the the yahoo groups search page and type ap-ug. That'll get you there. There is also a group dedicated to A-P mounts. Type in ap-gto at the search page.
February 21, 2008 05:19 PM
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Equipment Talk
Accident Insurance for Scopes and astro equipment?Posted By Rex Cox |
Mine is covered by my homeowners insurance. Best to ask your agent if you're covered or what you need to do to be covered.
February 22, 2008 09:33 PM
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DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend
RUSH 30th anniversary DVDPosted By Rex Cox |
They are a great band Ivan. Have you heard the CD they did a few years back, titled 'Feedback'? They covered some tunes from the '60's like For What It's Worth, Mr. Soul, and Crossroads. I'm not big on "cover tunes", but Rush really did justice to these songs. Very psychedelic!
February 26, 2008 02:07 PM
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CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System
Peruvian Newspaper uses my Eclipse's pics...Posted By Rex Cox |
Congratulations Ivan. You're a published astrophotographer!
March 6, 2008 01:01 AM
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Reflectors
Who's refiguring your mirror?Posted By Rex Cox |
Hi Mark.
This is my own personal bias (you'll get others), but I like James Mulherin at OMI. One of his mirrors is in one of my Obsessions. The reason I went with him is because he is very accessible via e-mail and phone. I corresponded with him a lot before I purchased a mirror, and he was always happy to answer my questions. The guy knows a lot and is obsessive about getting things done right. I met him at Okie-Tex a few years ago, great guy.
As I recall, when James took over at OMI, there were some issues with mirrors that had been sold by the company before he came along. James refigured the mirrors at his cost. He uses scientifically verifyable methods for determining the figure of his mirrors, like laser interferometry.
Anyway, when it comes time to recoat or refigure any of my mirrors, he's my guy.
This is my own personal bias (you'll get others), but I like James Mulherin at OMI. One of his mirrors is in one of my Obsessions. The reason I went with him is because he is very accessible via e-mail and phone. I corresponded with him a lot before I purchased a mirror, and he was always happy to answer my questions. The guy knows a lot and is obsessive about getting things done right. I met him at Okie-Tex a few years ago, great guy.
As I recall, when James took over at OMI, there were some issues with mirrors that had been sold by the company before he came along. James refigured the mirrors at his cost. He uses scientifically verifyable methods for determining the figure of his mirrors, like laser interferometry.
Anyway, when it comes time to recoat or refigure any of my mirrors, he's my guy.
March 15, 2008 03:09 PM
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Telescope Making
Need info on machineryPosted By Rex Cox |
Bill Madewell said:
Guys,
I have a small shop at home, and I will be putting in equipment too help me build small telescope parts and small local jobs . I am looking for smaller eqipment.
I want too put a small Layth, Mill, Surface grinder, bandsaws, etc. I have training in Machineing and electrical.
Can anybody tell me where I can find a U.S. company that sells these kinds of machines ?
I have looked threw several companies I googled,but all them sell large equipment. I might consider newly referbished equipment.
Thankyou,
Bill
Bill,
I recall seeing a magazine at Barnes & Noble recently titled Home Shop Machinist. Might be some info there. Here is a link.
http://www.homeshopmachinist.net/
March 19, 2008 01:02 PM
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Investment Discussions
Anecdotal Credit Crunch SignsPosted By Rex Cox |
Paul Kammueller said:
Is it just my imagination, or has anyone else noticed how credit-card solicitation junk mail has just suddenly STOPPED?
Shoot, I must be getting yours, because they just keep on coming, 2 or 3 a week. I still get one every two weeks from american express.
If you ask me, it just shows that creditors haven't learned a thing from the current credit situation.
As a matter of fact, I've found a great use for those fake credit cards they send with the soliciations. They make great spreaders for caulk and RTV.
March 19, 2008 05:51 PM
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DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend
2001: A Space Odyssey 2-disk setPosted By Rex Cox |
I have the single disk version. I wonder what extras are on the 2-disk set?
One of the best movies I've ever experienced. I saw it at the theater with my dad when it came out. I was completely immersed in it.
One of the best movies I've ever experienced. I saw it at the theater with my dad when it came out. I was completely immersed in it.
March 24, 2008 03:13 AM
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DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend
All Rush fansPosted By Rex Cox |
Ed Meissler said:
We all agree that the Rush DVD set rocks!! But I gotta ask. What's your favorite Rush song? Mine? -- Tom Sawyer -- it really showcases Neal Peart's talent as a drummer.
Tough choice. Either 'Fly By Night' or 'Cygnus X-1'.
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