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Posts Made By: Floyd Blue

November 12, 2004 11:06 PM Forum: Astro-Physics

Long waits are not abnormal

Posted By Floyd Blue
Hey, really! I have waited for things before. Friends have waited almost a year for a Discovery scope and they are supposed to be in stock! grin
People wait for cars they desire. They wait for property and heck I remember when you had to wait to get a Harley for a year or two. 8)
Truth is, no one likes to wait in line. We are impatient critters that demand instant gratification. :S
I don't have the money for an AP, but if i did I guess I would either wait for one or buy one used and get it now.
No reason to get mad at Roland, he is probably grinding and polishing as we speak so that someone can get a new scope.
Steve Swayze will not promise a mirror in less than 9 months now he told me. When you are in demand you have back logs.
One thing is for sure, I can not make one of those refractor thingies myself! smile Too much knowledge is needed to get it right and I just don't have that kind of knowledge or time.
Just my thought on this, so if you don't agree that is all right with me. smile
Floyd

November 19, 2004 12:46 AM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Mickey Mouse Cheetos!

Posted By Floyd Blue
OK, now while eating a bag of Cheetos, I happened upon one that looks a lot like Mickey Mouse. Now that ought to be worth at least $25,000, don't you think?
8) Floyd

November 23, 2004 08:35 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: GREEN LASER BASHING:

Posted By Floyd Blue
Harold,
You have misunderstood the replies I think. The negative has to do with use at public star parties or crowded sites where there are many scopes. If you can imagine having 100 scopes set up with 100 lasers lighting up the sky! smile It would be like a grand opening of a store or something.
The lasers are fine if used with consideration for others in my opinion, unfortunately many do not take these precautions. I am sure that you would. smile
Floyd

November 24, 2004 07:25 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Coulter Odyssey scopes

Posted By Floyd Blue
I am thinking about buying one of these as a grab and go scope, a 10" that is for sale here. I am not really that familiar with them. Anyone here that can enlighten me?
Floyd

November 25, 2004 01:14 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Rukl's Atlas of the Moon, 2nd edition

Posted By Floyd Blue
I just received the book from Agena this last Monday and got a chance to look through it. I find it to be a good quality print on heavy paper with a good binding. The price is attractive compared to the original version on the used market @$44.95.
The print is easily read, the pictures and plates are well printed and the colors though not the same as the original are also easily seen even under red light.
I do not have the original so I lack the ability to check them side by side, but I might get a chanfe to do that if I can locate a club member with the original print.
The information has be updated and terminology has also been revised to modern terminology in this edition.
I hope to use it a bit in coming weeks and I will report what I find as I get the chance to do so.
Floyd

November 25, 2004 07:52 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Thanks giving Day

Posted By Floyd Blue
Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the feast. grin
Floyd

November 29, 2004 05:38 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Which would you choose?

Posted By Floyd Blue
If you could have the 10" to 15" reflector of your choice, which would you choose to find under the tree for Christmas?
Would it have Go-To? Long or short focal length? Planetary or DSO design?
Ho Ho Ho grin
Floyd

November 30, 2004 05:08 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Collimation errors induced by focuser tilt

Posted By Floyd Blue
http://www.atmsite.org/contrib/Kniffen/collimate/collimat.jpg
This is an interesting note on collimation and focuser tilt or leveling.
Floyd

November 30, 2004 06:37 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Re: Want a good laugh?

Posted By Floyd Blue
How about this baby from 1940's, this is the real thing.
Floyd

December 2, 2004 05:32 PM Forum: A Day in the Life of the Administrator

Who said it should be free?

Posted By Floyd Blue
In the beginning Herb started a modest site with a few users and it was free and all were happy.
Then over time others joined and it was free and all were happy.
Then it became so big that Herb had to buy more servers and bandwidth which was not free and Herb was not happy.
Now Herb needs help to keep up this site and it's escalating cost and everyone was not happy.
Herb ends up not being able to afford to keep the site going and closes the site and everyone was not happy.
All those who found or sold their equipment here for a good price now have to find another place to do this and they were not happy.
Everyone decides they don't want this to happen and they contribute to Astromart and it stays on line and EVERYONE was happy. grin
This story is true but the ending is up to you.
Floyd

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