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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

May 25, 2008 01:16 AM Forum: N.A.S.A.

Lunar meteor impacts

Posted By Linton Rohr
Interesting story about meteors impacting our moon...
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/21may_100explosions.htm?list964104
Linton

May 26, 2008 06:38 AM Forum: N.A.S.A.

Phoenix lands successfully

Posted By Linton Rohr
Yippee!
Solar array has deployed and first photos have been received.
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/news/phoenix-20080525c.html
Linton

May 29, 2008 12:41 AM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

A few Canyon Diablo irons

Posted By Linton Rohr
Took longer than I thought, but I have another batch of photos ready to go.
Canyon Diablo this time, as promised. I've been accumulating quite a few.
In fact a couple more arrived last week, and I've yet to photograph them.
I just can't keep up with myself. wink
Linton

Here's an 85g piece that is typical of many.
A somewhat sculptural look, which I'm a sucker for.

May 29, 2008 01:14 AM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Graphite nodules and shock veins

Posted By Linton Rohr
Another Canyon Diablo that deserves it's own category.
This one blows me away. 111g end slice...

June 3, 2008 06:32 AM Forum: Eyepieces

6.5mm Ethos

Posted By Linton Rohr
I've been meaning to try out the Ethos on my Big Barlow,
but haven't had it with me the last few outings. Just don't use it much....
But Friday night I remembered to take it, and had a bit of fun with it.
The performance didn't seem to suffer in the least,
but the additional magnification was nice to have.
I am looking forward to receiving my 8mm soon.
I think a 5mm version would be welcome around Christmas time. wink
By the way, shipping has been bumped up a couple weeks
(mid-June) as mentioned on the TeleVue yahoo group.
Linton

June 5, 2008 02:46 AM Forum: Star Parties

Texas Star Party

Posted By Linton Rohr
I'm wondering how things are going at the Texas Star Party this week.
The CSC looks pretty good, as does a quick look at yahoo weather.
The weather there has not been good the last couple years,
and I'm glad to see things working out better this year.
I'd love to make it down there next year.
Perhaps someone there can give us a report.
Linton

June 7, 2008 12:03 AM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Stereo microscope in the misc ads

Posted By Linton Rohr
I just saw what looks like a pretty nice microscope in the miscellaneous astro ads.
Very similar to what I've got. It would be great for viewing meteorites.
In case anyone's interested in one...
Linton

http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=568038

June 12, 2008 12:32 AM Forum: N.A.S.A.

Solar Probe Plus

Posted By Linton Rohr
Wow. A solar exploration probe is in the works! Hot tamale! grin

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/10jun_solarprobe.htm?list964104

Linton

June 15, 2008 10:22 PM Forum: Landscape Photography

Cathedral Valley loop

Posted By Linton Rohr
Recently took a scenic dirty road loop in the northern end of Capitol Reef.
The whole loop is only about 60 miles, but takes the better
part of a day, with stops, short hikes, etc.
Just after you exit highway 24 through the park, you ford the Fremont River.
Or, if the water's high, that's where you say "maybe next time" wink
A few minutes later, you drive through the Bentonite Hills.

June 17, 2008 02:59 AM Forum: Wildlife Photography

Re: Mountain Bluebird

Posted By Linton Rohr
Nice shot, Nick!
I've seen those around my future home site in Utah occasionally,
and I've been wondering how to attract them.
Sounds like you don't need to, but maybe you'd know.
Linton

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