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Posts Made By: George Blahun

November 27, 2012 02:00 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M31

Posted By George Blahun
Nice work, Louis. I have always had a preference for monochrome images, probably due to my initial exposure to astrophotos in the 1950s. I also have a preference for refractors and your TAK certainly performs well.

George

December 10, 2012 03:41 AM Forum: ASTRONOMY

Sir Patrick Moore - R.I.P.

Posted By George Blahun
Sad news for anyone interested in astronomy. The first serious book on astronomy, one which I received from my parent's for Xmas in 1962, is one I still use: The Observer' Book of Astronomy. I have read every page hundreds of times. I never met Sir Patrick, but felt like I knew him well.

December 17, 2012 11:30 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

What to do when the winter skies are here?

Posted By George Blahun
Floyd, I have more bikes than telescopes, but recently went through the same lament as you did about the comfort level on bikes. I decided for a low price, high labor resolution. My bike is about 50% done now, but here's a photo of it a couple weeks ago under construction. I hope it's as comfortable as everyone says. When it's done I'll probably have about $500 into it.

George

December 22, 2012 05:25 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Best Eyepiece View: 2012?

Posted By George Blahun
A few months ago, while looking at The Double Cluster in my TEC 140, MK V Binoviewer and a pair of 24mm Panoptics, I saw what was probably a military black project craft (black delta wing) traverse the field of view in about a second. It was in such stark contrast to the stillness and peaceful beauty of one of my favorite clusters I was a bit startled.


January 3, 2013 07:06 PM Forum: No Holds Barred

Gore sells Current TV to al-jazeera

Posted By George Blahun
Jim:
I view Al-Jazeera occasionally on my KU Band receiver and I think most people in the US would be surprised at how much objective and good reporting is done by them. It's not the evil propaganda machine many think. I won't say it's my favorite channel, but it gives an interesting perspective and often gets interviews from places no one else can.

George

January 20, 2013 01:02 AM Forum: Politics

Charge Him

Posted By George Blahun
Rob, candidly, I'm surprised this type of thing doesn't happen more often. Go to You Tube and type in "gun accidents". I know there are plenty of responsible gun owners, but holy cow, there are a lot of morons with weapons.

George

January 21, 2013 09:46 PM Forum: Politics

Senate Dems Plan New Push To Raise Taxes

Posted By George Blahun
Dave:
Are you in favor of continuing the billions in subsidies (AKA Corporate Welfare) to the Oil Companies, despite their huge profits? Their elimination would save several billion.

George

February 2, 2013 09:36 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Does It Fly?

Posted By George Blahun
This may be nit picking, I do like the overall appearance, but I have never thought much of rear hinged canopies. They remind me of a few autos I've seen losing their hoods back in the 50s and 60s while on the highway.

George

February 12, 2013 01:33 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Adaptor search

Posted By George Blahun
James, I have seen this ad for awhile here on AM.

George

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February 12, 2013 10:56 PM Forum: Politics

Send Him Up

Posted By George Blahun
If he does go, he'll need a bunch of these...


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