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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

July 24, 2008 02:29 AM Forum: Politics

Interesting Obama poster

Posted By Darian Rachal
Has a somewhat surreal quality to it if you just think about it a little.

http://noquarterusa.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/barack-in-germany.jpg

August 4, 2008 02:33 AM Forum: Refractors

Good buy on Orion 80mm apo:ON SALE

Posted By Darian Rachal
Looks like a good price on a nice little scope. smile

http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=optical_tube/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09895

August 6, 2008 05:18 AM Forum: Reflectors

High quality 'planetary' reflectors?

Posted By Darian Rachal
Is there any company making quality 'planetary' newtonians? I believe Starsplitter once made a 6"F9(?) Dob optimized for planet observing.

August 8, 2008 02:35 PM Forum: Celestron

7X42 Ultima binoculars

Posted By Darian Rachal
AFAIK, these are no longer made by Celestron. I bought a pair of these some time back in the late 90's(?) and paid about $180.00. I'm pretty sure they are Japanese made. The Ultima series were fairly lightweight for their size, IIRC.

Does Celestron still make a comparable binocular under another name? Does Orion sell something along the same lines as the Ultima?

The 7x42 seems to have very good eye relief. Does anyone know what it is? I use these at rocket launches for tracking rockets, and they work well with the eyecups folded down with my glasses.

August 12, 2008 03:30 AM Forum: Global Warming - REAL or NOT

Re: All we can prepare for is extinction

Posted By Darian Rachal
Jim, Sent you a PM on this, FWIW.

August 12, 2008 04:18 AM Forum: Politics

Why Obama will not win

Posted By Darian Rachal
I came across this on the Real Clear Politics site. I think he makes a pretty reasonable argument.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/08/why_barack_obama_will_not_win.html

August 13, 2008 09:36 PM Forum: Politics

Re: Conditions on the ground

Posted By Darian Rachal
"What will Obama do if this is in place when he takes office?"

Jim, In all honesty, I do not think this is a scenario that you are going to have to concern yourself with.

August 15, 2008 01:54 AM Forum: Reflectors

New Orion Scope Revealed

Posted By Darian Rachal
Nice scope and FREE shipping.

http://www.telescope.com/control/product/~category_id=dobsonians/~pcategory=telescopes/~product_id=09793

September 1, 2008 05:13 PM Forum: Politics

Palin vs. Obama

Posted By Darian Rachal
Article regarding qualifications. I did find the part about "Appeal" amusing.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/09/sarah_palin_vs_barack_obama.html

September 8, 2008 03:26 AM Forum: Politics

Interesting news re:msnbc hosts if true

Posted By Darian Rachal
Came across this on RCP just a little while ago. Interesting move if true.

http://www.audacityofhypocrisy.com/2008/09/07/breakingmsnbc-drops-keith-olbermann-and-chris-matthews-from-anchor-chair/

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