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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

February 5, 2006 03:49 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

New Upper Fan Module

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hmm. That seems like it might be an improvement, Floyd. With the sealed front face, that is. You're bringing in cool air from above and below, rather than stirring up the air already hovering over the mirror surface. Did you try a smoke test?
I may need to add another fan, either above or below. I just can't seem to keep up with the dropping ambient air temperature. :S
Linton

February 7, 2006 05:31 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

How did this guy slip in?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Let me guess. He's at [email protected].
More like [email protected].
Thanks Herb!

March 4, 2006 09:54 PM Forum: After Dark

Ground Telescopes Useless by 2050

Posted By Linton Rohr
Though we can certainly debate the validity of this theory,
I'm afraid it is fairly certain that this ground-based human
will be completely and utterly useless by that date!
Linton 8)

March 7, 2006 02:36 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Another Pentax for the collection

Posted By Linton Rohr
You're kidding Floyd. The T2 is too heavy? That's hard to imagine.
You knoooow you need a 20mm T5! 8)
Hehe. Seriously though, the XW should be very nice.
It may be a while before you get to try it out though,
judging from our 10 day forecast. :S
Linton - waiting to try my new Orthos...

March 10, 2006 01:29 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

4-inch refractors

Posted By Linton Rohr
Good idea,Inge.
I bought a little TV-60 to supplement my 14.5" Starmaster, and I really like it.
It's great for taking in wide field views of Milky Way star fields.
I can't see all of M-24 in the Starmaster, for example.
And it's exciting to see the entire Veil nebula at once,
even at greatly diminished brightness.
I'm actually considering trading up to a TV-85 or 102.
Enjoy whichever you pick! grin
Linton

March 10, 2006 05:18 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

How do you do it?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Yeah I know, easier said than done.
I thought about buying my first scope for many, many years. Years I can never get back.
I kept putting it off, telling myself I couldn't spare the money.
When I finally broke down and took the plunge, I was astounded at how much I enjoyed what I saw. grin
Having reassessed my priorities, I've spent ten times my initial investment since then.
I've cut back drastically on other things, and yes, I've even put some major items on my home equity line. shocked
You've got to do what you've got to do.
Linton

March 21, 2006 06:46 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Why we observe

Posted By Linton Rohr
Nicely expressed.
Thank you Ivan.
Linton

March 28, 2006 12:17 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

EP Case Foam...Outgassing??

Posted By Linton Rohr
Here's the most recent one, Larry, entitled bulk "pluck" foam.
http://www.astromart.com/forums/viewpost.asp?forum_post_id=426320&poll_id=&news_id=&page=7
Linton

April 14, 2006 10:56 PM Forum: Eyepieces

Nagler 22mm T-4 is in the house!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Floyd,
I just received my BinoVue's and once this weather clears out we should get together and try them out.
It would be a shame to not have our collective pair of 24 Pans on hand.
And when we're done, if you still need to thin the herd, perhaps I can help out. wink
Linton

April 15, 2006 01:16 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

How old are you???

Posted By Linton Rohr
50 in July. (Geez, why not just say 49, while I can!)
I've always had an interest in the night sky,
but I didn't get my first scope until Dec. '03.
I immediately regretted not starting sooner.
I'm making up for lost time though. grin
I bought a Starmaster last year and it has opened up the universe to me.
I just found an Orion 8" XTi locally and bought it for my nephew,
in my ongoing effort to pass the torch to the next generation.
The computerized DSC feature should help it to compete with all of his high-tech toys.
Linton

(when I was 39, I felt 29 smile now that I'm 49, I feel...59 :S )

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