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Posts Made By: Brad Cottingham

August 10, 2002 05:10 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Rough Surface?

Posted By Brad Cottingham
I'm attaching a photo of my 8" f/8 that's been in storage for close to 30 years.

Some friends measured it a couple of years ago and indicated the surface was rough. I'm attaching a photo I took which I believe shows this roughness. Would you confirm this is what the photo indicates?

August 13, 2002 11:44 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Re: Disappointed with Starmaster scope

Posted By Brad Cottingham
Philip,

Is that the scope Jonathan Dietch had listed on Astromart for about $700 without optics?

September 10, 2002 02:20 PM Forum: Telescope Making

Mirror Fans

Posted By Brad Cottingham
I was looking at computer fans which I understand are using for cooling mirrors, and for moving air across the face of mirrors. (Two different applications although they might be combined.)

What sizes are used say for a 10"? I see small cpu fans up to large case fans.

Any specific models?

I found some small solar powered fans but I'm not sure they'd work for my application :-)

Brad

October 10, 2002 03:02 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Pentax versus Radian

Posted By Brad Cottingham
I've used Radians for the last year or so since I started trying to collect premium equipment. I've heard some good things about Pentax, but really don't know much about them. I have a 10.5mm in the mail.

How are the Pentax going to compare to the Radians?

Brad

November 12, 2002 03:43 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Attempt to Pirate My PayPal Account

Posted By Brad Cottingham
Just got this message and a check with PayPal confirms its an attempt by someone to pirate my PayPal account. If you fell for it, immediately change your password.

Brad
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Dear [email protected],

Due to a recent outburst of hijacked Paypal accounts, for
your security, we ask that you please verify you are the rightful owner of this account by logging in at our Secure Authorization Page (http://www.ppverify.com)

Please note that you only have to do this once.

Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be
answered.

To receive email notifications in plain text instead of HTML, update your preferences at https://www.paypal.com/PREFS-

November 12, 2002 03:45 AM Forum: Telescope Making

OT- someone just tried to pirate my PayPal account

Posted By Brad Cottingham
Just got this message and a check with PayPal confirms its an attempt by someone to pirate my PayPal account. If you fell for it, immediately change your password.

Brad
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Dear [email protected],

Due to a recent outburst of hijacked Paypal accounts, for
your security, we ask that you please verify you are the rightful owner of this account by logging in at our Secure Authorization Page (http://www.ppverify.com)

Please note that you only have to do this once.

Please do not reply to this e-mail. Mail sent to this address cannot be
answered.

To receive email notifications in plain text instead of HTML, update your preferences at https://www.paypal.com/PREFS-

January 17, 2003 01:17 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Lonely EP Seeks...

Posted By Brad Cottingham
I ran across the following ad on Astromart. I don't need the ep but loved the ad :-)

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Hi.
Name's Widefield.
Russel Widefield.
You know, of the Konig family.
Let me tell you a little about myself: I have a bright outlook on the Universe, and I'm quite sharp, if I do say so myself. I'm black, and not a little thick-about two inches-around the middle. My "length" is 24mm. Just right when tucked into the right focuser-If you know what I mean!
Not to brag, but I'm easy on the eyes too-18mm good enough for ya?
My own vision isn't too shabby either-55 degrees worth.
And I'm easy to get along with,too. I'm in great shape, look sporty in my cap-hey, I even take my original accomodations with me.
So whaddya say?
Make me an offer I can't refuse! Best one gets the privilege of taking me home.
And you WON'T be sorry you did!

February 9, 2003 05:48 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Feathertouch Focusers

Posted By Brad Cottingham
I'm looking for a focuser for a 10" f/5 scope. Should I go with a premimum unit like the Feathertouch, which model would be best. I see tube travel from .75 inch up to 3.0 inch.

Any thoughts on travel lengths that might work best?

Brad

March 30, 2003 11:22 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

New PayPal Agreement

Posted By Brad Cottingham
Has anyone studied the new PayPal agreement that they require you to accept within 120 days? I'm trying to interpret the changes for a personal account. The first is:

"In order to receive credit card funded payments or use the Service to conduct business or in conjunction with a business, you must upgrade to or register for a Premier or Business account."

The first section I understand, you can only accept funds from existing funds or from funds originating from a checking account. But does the second mean you can't send or receive funds from a Busniness or Premier account? If that's corrent, you will only be able to move funds from a personal account to another personal account.

There may be other hidden changes in there that I'm not aware of. Anyone help me out?

Brad


May 17, 2003 04:28 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Orion Ronchi Film Kits

Posted By Brad Cottingham
Does anyone have any info on the Ronchi film kits Orion sells or use to sell for about $5?

They're no longer in the catalog, and the phone operator couldn't tell me anything other than price and quantity in stock. Since they're not in the catalog or on the web page, they can't answer the following questions:

Number of film in the kit, and the lines per inch.

I seem to remember 3, maybe something like a 50 LPI, a 100 LPI, and maybe a 133 LPI. Can anyone confirm? Any info on the quality of the films?

Thanks,

Brad

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