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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

May 13, 2005 05:24 AM Forum: Eyepieces

New EP I just could not refuse it!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Oh geez Floyd! I'm laughing hysterically! You're just like me - or vice versa.
Except I'm looking for a 5.2 XL - to complement my 4.8 Nagler. And 4.7 UW. And 5 Radian (or does that compliment the 6mm Radian?) :S
Linton wink

May 14, 2005 04:43 PM Forum: Eyepieces

Nagler 7 or Nagler 5?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Aw shucks guys.
All this talk about the T6 Naglers has got me curious now.
I might have to get a 7mm (226x), just to find out for myself. wink
Linton

May 14, 2005 04:50 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Very good, but neglected galaxies

Posted By Linton Rohr
Thank you for the suggestion Inge. I was going out that night, so I made note of 4559 and 4725 and worked them into my viewing. My sky conditions did not allow much detail, but I'm glad I looked. I am always trying to expand my horizons.
Linton

May 16, 2005 06:26 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Looking to change telescopes

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Don,
I think one needs to use a scope for a full year to really know how good it is.
Good skies. Bad Skies. And all the celestial seasons.
Linton

May 23, 2005 05:19 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

with your significant other

Posted By Linton Rohr
Good one Dave.
My wife will go out with me about half the time.
But after about 90 minutes, maybe 2 hours she's had enough and announces "OK, I'm done. Let's go."
Then she'll sit in the car and listen to the radio. Or read a book with the red light on. Occasionally, she'll come back out, if my "oh my God, you HAVE to see this" sounds emphatic enough. But eventually, maybe 3 hours later, I'll concede that it's time to go. Maybe if I left when she was ready, she'd come more often. But then what fun would that be? wink
Linton

May 26, 2005 10:44 PM Forum: Eyepieces

EP testing, Please~!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Floyd, and
I look forward to commenting on my newly acquired 26 Nagler, but I haven't had an opportunity to put it to good use yet. It showed up 2 days after my recent trip to Mt. Pinos. I have high expectations for it though. It should come in handy on larger open clusters and nebulae, as well as galactic clusters ( the open ones, not the globulars wink ).
It seems to be an underappreciated EP, standing in the shadow of the more popular 31 Nagler. I opted to keep my 41 Panoptic which provides a little more FOV. The 26 will sport a little more power than the 31 would (61x vs. 51x), and give me a greater FOV than the 27 Panoptic which it replaced.
Stay tuned for more details...
Linton grin

June 4, 2005 06:47 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

astromart posting

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hey Don,
You just need to change the preferences to show items listed as sold. Here's the one you're refering to:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=356077
Linton

June 4, 2005 06:56 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

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Posted By Linton Rohr
Congratulations on your new scope Jay.
It'll bring you many nights of viewing pleasure.
I hope you got some clear skies to go with it.
Linton grin

June 4, 2005 06:02 PM Forum: Star Parties

Pinos Warning June 4th

Posted By Linton Rohr
Good grief! Thanks for the warning Rod. I was heading up tonight.
I'll check for news updates or call the ranger station first.
It might be time for another Red Rocks trip. wink
Linton

Ranger says operation still on at 11:20am...

June 7, 2005 04:48 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Observable sky information

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hey David,
I have been to Yosemite many times but not since I've taken up astronomy. (cause and effect?) From Glacier Point most of the visible sky is to the north, the northwest and the east/northeast. The mountains and forest rise up behind you blocking the southerly views.
A better place to view the glorius southern skies would be Toulomne Meadows, which at over 10,000 feet, is much more consistently open to the horizon in all directions. Toward the east end of the Meadows, in the vicinity of Lambert Dome (?), you should be able to see up over the beautiful Cathedral Range. Lyell Canyon might provide a good viewpoint. It is a long broad valley facing due south. Have fun!
I'm looking for a TV-60 to stuff in my pack the next time I go backpacking up there. Can't exactly drag the Starmaster along. wink
Linton

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