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Posts Made By: Judson Mitchell

August 29, 2008 01:09 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Great Spangled Fritillar Butterfly

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Thanks for the shot. It has been several years since sighting one in my yard.

Jud

October 18, 2008 10:58 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

What does "Minty" mean?

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Typically mint condition refers to coins that are in "mint condition" meaning they have not been abraded, touched, or marred in any way.

The term "minty" has implied meaning but to me is an obscure term that can be misused since it may not be a universally accepted descriptor. Other terms are LNIB BNIB NSG RB (like new in box, bought new in box, not so good, and really bad). The last two I just made up similar to the term Minty.

Perhaps if you are really interested, it would be wise to ask about the real condition of the item.

Jud

October 30, 2008 12:43 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Going to Pettigrew State Park, NC

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Sounds like a great place to put on my to-do list. Can you tell me more about the location and how are the local lights managed?

Jud
simpsonville SC

November 19, 2008 02:43 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

The Veil from an Urban Backyard

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Jon: My back yard very seldom reveals more than 3 stars in Ursa Minor, and on occasion a hint of the milky, mostly not though. But, yes NGC 1501 was a not too difficult target, as has been the veil from time to time (12") dob. The only time the NA nebula was seen was with my 20X100 binos, and only after carefully identifying key stars could I make out the east coast of Canada, the Gulf of Mexico and Baha. Right now I am having a difficult time in seeing DSOs in Triangulum. Not yet observed are NGCs 784, 925, 949, 1058 and IC 239. One of my guidelines is NGC 147. If That is visible, then other items are possible. Almost always 147 is elusive. Several other items are used in this fasion to determine whether it will be a good night from my back yard. What are your guideposts?

Jud

November 21, 2008 12:33 PM Forum: Politics

Franken is desperate...

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Franken! Back off! Your path to the Nobel Prize is defined!


December 4, 2008 05:40 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Lead Acid Batteries?

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Another thought: Using three dewheater strips, a secondary heater and mirror fan, what is the risk of just powering from the car battery cigarette lighter? Other than tripping on the cord.

Jud

December 4, 2008 07:35 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Lead Acid Batteries?

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Thanks guys. Was hoping for input from an experience base. I will likely go with a 12 AH sealed battery, or higher if I can find it. Right now I am using old 4 AH sealed batteries and one barely lasts the evening just running the fan. My base will be modified to conviently hold the battery of choice and I just wanted to touch some bases before deciding.

Jud

December 20, 2008 01:05 AM Forum: Meteorites & Meteors

Cutting slices

Posted By Judson Mitchell
You may check with the Geology department of a good University. At Virginia Tech (late 60s early 70s) our lab was equiped to cut rocks for thin sections and other analytical methods. The initial cuts were made with an oil-bath diamond saw. Various grit laps were also available for polishing as was a chuck device for preparing very thin slices using glass slides and a vacuum chuck.

Jud

January 5, 2009 03:18 AM Forum: Sports

Does Utah have a case?

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Even USC fans perhaps can quibble.

jud

January 8, 2009 04:17 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

New Sunspot!

Posted By Judson Mitchell
Yup! The ancients would never have seen that one. Tis already gone.

Jud

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