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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

January 7, 2006 01:02 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

New scopes to be equiped with ZOC mirrors!

Posted By Linton Rohr
I just read that, Floyd.
That is big news, indeed.
Those CPT's are pretty cool looking.
I may have to get a 10" to take on trips. wink
Linton

January 8, 2006 02:05 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

OIII filter

Posted By Linton Rohr
Robert,
Floyd raises a good point.
I would say 80-90% of nebulae are better shown by the UHC filter.
So you might consider trying that one first, if you have no nebula filters yet.
Still, the O-III is very much better on certain objects, and you'll probably want to own them both eventually.
The O-III is worth having, just for the view it provides of the Veil nebula, one of my favorites.
There happens to be a 2" O-III in the classifieds right now, at a pretty good price:
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=401012
Have fun!!!
Linton grin

January 8, 2006 05:13 AM Forum: After Dark

The Year in Capsule Review

Posted By Linton Rohr
Thanks for the summary, Dave.
Not a great year for weather/sky conditions in SoCal either.
I had a few highlights anyway, but a few of them involved travel.
Most notably, my trip to West Texas in August.
The Davis Mountains and Big Bend Nat. Park provided perhaps the darkest skies I've ever seen.
CalStar'05 was great, at the end of summer.
And my recent Christmas Eve at Red Rock Canyon is still seared into my mind.
Wishing you and everyone a great '06!!!
Linton grin

January 10, 2006 06:16 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

best public star party scope

Posted By Linton Rohr
Well, the 14.5" Starmaster is always a hit, though Ed's story is a little disconcerting.
Psst, hey kiddies, you want to see a far away galaxy? wink
Tracking would make it easier though...
Sometimes I take my 8" LX-90, as well, and set it up
to track on something, while I'm following another object with the Dob.
It's sure rewarding though, sharing the heavens with the curious, but unequipped public! smile
Linton

January 11, 2006 03:04 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

A miracle occurs!!

Posted By Linton Rohr
That's great David. The PST's are wonderful!
I had a miracle last year after I picked up my 14.5" Starmaster (on Good Friday).
The very next week end, I was blessed with very good skies, and went out
to the desert to a new spot I had been wanting to check out (Red Rock Canyon).
On short notice, an observing buddy agreed to join me. He brought his 18" Obsession,
which was the very scope that had inspired me to shop for a bigger Dob.
As a matter of fact, I was trying to find an 18" Obsession like his,
when I stumbled across (well, ok, Floyd pushed me! wink ) the Starmaster.
Sooo, only a week after buying it, I was able to directly compare the larger Obsession with my new Starmaster.
I walked away quite happy, which was a great relief, since I had labored extensively over the choice.
Perhaps not a miracle, but very fortuitous. smile
Linton

January 11, 2006 03:28 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Free book: What's Up 2006

Posted By Linton Rohr
Yeah, that's great Miguel.
I just got my first weekly newsletter. (They offer weekly or daily.)
Someone in my club sent out the link last week.
Recommended.
Linton

January 12, 2006 03:27 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Selecting eyepieces

Posted By Linton Rohr
James,
Sounds like you're really getting into it! That's great!
I would suggest wide-field Televue's for the C-9.25".
A 35 or 41mm Panoptic will help you capture larger open clusters and nebulae, Andromeda, star fields, etc.
A 14mm UWA (4000) would be my next suggestion. A classic EP.
That'll give you a nice wide FOV at a medium high power level.
And, though you already have the 18MM Radian, a 20mm Nagler (type 2 or 5)
would be ideal, for many DSO's. That's one of my most used EP's.
Personally, I'd probably swap out the 18mm Radian for a 6 or 5mm.
Anyway, if I could only have 3 EP's for my 8" LX-90, it would be those.
Have fun! grin
Linton

January 24, 2006 03:21 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Sale on Televue eyepieces.....

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hey, good move Jay!
I noticed you were shopping for one.
Have you received it and/or tried it out yet?
I think you'll be very happy with it. grin
Linton

January 26, 2006 06:57 AM Forum: Eyepieces

31mm Nagler first light

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Ron,
I'll bet the 31 is awesome in your 127.
The Psykter moniker is aptly chosen.
I just "downsized" to the 31 pineapple, from a 41 Pan.
Well, ok, the exit pupil took more of a hit than the EP size itself. wink
I, too, am eager to explore the summer Milky Way in it.
Linton - also enjoying Saturn's visit to the Beehive. grin

January 28, 2006 08:15 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Venus before Sunrise

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Jon,
I really enjoyed Venus, and it's proximity to the moon, this morning on my way to work.
Unfortunately, I will be sleeping in tomorrow. wink
I almost want to get up briefly, to see it tomorrow.
Linton

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