Chiefland Star PartyPosted By James McSheehy |
When did CAV decide to open to the public again?
Posts Made By: James McSheehy
August 26, 2008 06:15 AM
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Star Parties
October 20, 2008 02:56 PM
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Investment Discussions
Panic... and consolidationPosted By James McSheehy |
Do technical indicators mean much anymore? This is becoming a "managed" market where government and Fed intervention IMO make it difficult for any real investment. Traders can certainly play amid the chaos, but I'd prefer placing bets in a casino where the drinks are free.
November 14, 2008 10:25 PM
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Refractors
refractor suggestionsPosted By James McSheehy |
A refractor may not be the best choice for someone who will probably be moving around and doesn't want or need the burden of dragging around a lot of stuff. IMO a 6" SCT might be a better scope and it will easily fit her budget and his suitcase.
November 22, 2008 03:10 PM
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Digital SLR AstroPhotography
OK, heres a question about DSLR's...Posted By James McSheehy |
Sensor noise is generally more important than resolution for astrophotography. Some of the newer models have better A/D converters (14 bit vs. 12 or 10 in older cameras) and that is also a consideration.
November 22, 2008 03:18 PM
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Refractors
Cracking apart an 8 inch lens - Countdown to firstPosted By James McSheehy |
Wow, what a project! These old objectives accomplished so much (sky surveys, found Pluto, etc.) and you're keeping a piece of that history alive.
Have you noticed any clouding on an element? I'd read that was a common problem in some climates because one of the glass types couldn't tolerate high humidity.
Have you noticed any clouding on an element? I'd read that was a common problem in some climates because one of the glass types couldn't tolerate high humidity.
December 1, 2008 01:33 AM
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Equipment Talk
Starlight FocusersPosted By James McSheehy |
Depends on the model. The 3545 used on some refractors is a rack and pinion design and it needs a bit of grease.
December 5, 2008 03:48 PM
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Refractors
Last Pentax refractors?Posted By James McSheehy |
Doesn't Pentax make objectives for other Japanese 'scope companies?
December 11, 2008 08:33 PM
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Equipment Talk
8" Celestron Fastar C8 worth fixing?Posted By James McSheehy |
Sorry about your corrector plate. I'm thinking about buying a Hyperstar and your post makes me wonder now - how delicate are these corrector plates? Did it take a solid whack on the attached camera to crack the plate?
December 16, 2008 02:33 PM
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Meade
How Low Will They GoPosted By James McSheehy |
The heart often beats for quite some time after breathing stops. 
I think 2009 will be an interesting year for the business side of this cottage industry. Which companies will merge (TV+?+?), and who will buy assets at a liquidation sale?
I think 2009 will be an interesting year for the business side of this cottage industry. Which companies will merge (TV+?+?), and who will buy assets at a liquidation sale?
January 18, 2009 02:21 PM
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Meade
Bankruptcy almost inevitable now?Posted By James McSheehy |
"Several hundred pre-orders" 
It sounds to me like dealers are not lining up to get their shelf stock of the LS model...
I've also seen rumors that Celestron's operation in Taiwan is not in the best of shape either, and if that is true then the most likely suitor for Meade probably isn't coming to the rescue.
It sounds to me like dealers are not lining up to get their shelf stock of the LS model...
I've also seen rumors that Celestron's operation in Taiwan is not in the best of shape either, and if that is true then the most likely suitor for Meade probably isn't coming to the rescue.
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