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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

August 7, 2006 01:56 AM Forum: Eyepieces

I stand corrected

Posted By Linton Rohr

Floyd, I am with the majority here in both appreciating your review(s), and all the work you put into producing them.
And in urging you to leave the thread intact for the 99% of us who feel that way, and keep up the good work
(after a well deserved rest, perhaps wink ).
As far as Paracorr goes, I would have left that out of the optical chain too,
even though I leave mine on 95% of the time while observing.
As a result of your most recent review,I have been inspired to get my Pentax XL's back into use.
I have not been using them lately, as my EP case became too full of Naglers (damn the bad luck!).
You are not obligated to defend your opinions. Folks can take what they want from the reviews.
That said, discussion of opinions can be a good thing, too.
Linton

Don't let the "review reviewers" get you down! grin

August 8, 2006 02:13 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

A recent observing session, Walker Pass California

Posted By Linton Rohr

Nice report, Mike.
Sounds like a great night. grin
Do you recall the date? I'm going to guess July 21.
I was up at Mono Lake that night.
I haven't tried Walker Pass yet, but it sounds like a good spot.
I go to Red Rocks a lot, when I'm trying to stay "close to home".
Linton

August 19, 2006 10:52 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

8 inch SCT vs 12 inch SCT for galaxies

Posted By Linton Rohr

Ditto Ivan and Floyd, but I chose to go from my 8" LX-90 to a 12.5" Dob.
I still have the 8" (it was my first scope), but the Dobs get most of the use now.
I think the quality of the optics is at least as important as the aperture.
And I'm a big fan of aperture. wink
Linton

August 20, 2006 07:39 PM Forum: After Dark

New website for astronomers under 40

Posted By Linton Rohr

Good luck with you website, John.
I hope you are successful. We need new blood.
But then, at 50, I've only been at this for 3 years.
Will you be checking ID's at the door? wink
Linton

August 24, 2006 05:05 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Telrad Base Falls Off-Need Help!

Posted By Linton Rohr

Though not as elegant as Ivan's setup, I found that a plywood block
taped onto the scope structure worked for me, too.
Hasn't fallen off yet! wink
Linton

(60" Hale scope - Mt. Wilson) 8)

September 4, 2006 07:30 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Dark skies - at last

Posted By Linton Rohr

Hi Inge. Glad to hear your dark skies are returning.
Is that the Unihedron Sky Quality Meter that your friend has?
I've got one and find it very useful for documenting the relative
darkness of different sites that I observe at.
I look forward to hearing what kind of readings you get.
I have taken mine through several southwestern states, and the best readings
I have found so far were 21.75, in south-central Utah.
The phase of the moon will, of course, influence your readings somewhat.
I thought I had a pretty good reading at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon recently,
but then an hour later a thin, waning crescent moon rose.
I'm sure it would have been darker there a couple days later.
Linton

September 6, 2006 01:45 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Meade UWA vs. Nagler

Posted By Linton Rohr

Hey Brian.
I don't know what kind of scope you're using, or what else you've got already.
Furthermore, I haven't even tried the 5000's yet.
I can say the 4000 UWA's are almost up to par with Naglers.
Having said that, I would pick up a 31 Nagler and a 20 Nagler T2,
on Astromart for about the same $.
And then start saving for a 7mm T6. wink
Linton

September 6, 2006 02:03 AM Forum: Star Parties

Okie-Tex - ESSP - Southern Utah???

Posted By Linton Rohr

Jeff, I don't know about campgrounds, per se, but I had some excellent observing at the North Rim of the canyon. Cape Royal. Also in Arches and Capitol Reef. SW Colorado was good too, near Pagosa Springs.
But I still want to set up in, or overlooking, Monument Valley someday. grin
Linton

September 14, 2006 04:40 AM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

!!! Stargazing from Big Bend National park!!!

Posted By Linton Rohr

Hi Esdras.
I spent a couple nights observing in Big Bend last August ('05), and the sky was just incredible. We went out on Grapevine Hills Road, a dirt road heading north from the central road through the park. I think there are lots of other options. Some of the darkest sky I ever seen! grin
Linton

September 27, 2006 03:46 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Am I being paranoid?

Posted By Linton Rohr

Wow. What a mess! Or is it?
I have made several sales and purchases to Canada, and have had no problems at all,
other than longer shipping times, due to customs.
I have presented a couple checks from the Royal Bank of Canada (?) to tellers to check their authenticity.
If the funds are in doubt, why not withdraw them in cash before shipping?

Having said that, I have an uncle, who sold an expensive motor home on Pee-Bay. The guy said he'd bring him a cashier's check for $160,000, but he couldn't get off work until Saturday. My uncle's bank was closed until Monday, of course, and when he attempted to deposit the check, they told him it was a forgery. By then the guy had driven across several state lines and resold it to a dealer. Uncle called the DMV, blocked the title transfer and, unfortunately, the dealer got stuck holding the bag.

Better luck with this transaction.
Linton