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Posts Made By: Linton Rohr

February 27, 2007 01:19 AM Forum: Telescope Making

What Do Amateurs Do For a Living?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Well OK, at the increasing risk of being the only one left out... wink

Yet another woodworker.
I'd prefer to stay out back, in my own shop, building furniture,
but it's installing commercial millwork that keeps my bills paid.
Linton

March 1, 2007 06:28 AM Forum: Star Parties

Any plans for Grand Canyon SP ?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi David.
Sorry, no inside info, but...
What I'd like to do this year is a couple nights on the south rim,
then a couple nights on the north, followed by another trip up into south central Utah (Escalante/Capitol Reef).
Your north rim cabins worked out very nicely for us last year.
Loved Cape Royal! grin Thanks again.
Linton

March 9, 2007 03:19 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

New Old Member!!

Posted By Linton Rohr
Wow. Congratulations Judson!
Enjoy your retirement. I envy you. grin
Linton

March 12, 2007 06:20 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Which one to get?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Dennis. And gang.
I almost let this one slip by me. wink
I would say wait until you've used the 26T5 a bit,
but in the meantime keep an eye on the ads, and like Floyd said,
if you get a deal on either one, snap it up! You'll be happy. grin
Personally, I had the 20T5 early on, and I've always liked it.
I added the 26T5 a little later (sold my 27 Pan),
and then added the 31T5 and sold my 41 Pan.
The 17T4 came along just last year, after having the 12T4 for a while.
I liked the 12T4 so much, I decided to add the 17T4 too.
Based on those, plus my viewing through Floyd's 22T4,
I'd say that one would be a fine choice, too.
I just couldn't justify getting the 22T4 with all the others.
Don't want to over do it now, do we? wink
I did however, get a 20T2 at one point, just so
I could evaluate it vs. the 20T5 for a while,
but it had messed up filter threads, and I had to let it go.
Another fine choice, though, as well.
There. That cleared things up a lot, huh? 8)
Linton

March 14, 2007 10:50 PM Forum: Eyepieces

Nagler 12mm T-4 2" extension

Posted By Linton Rohr
That sounds great, Floyd.
Those 12's really do take some major back focus!
And yeah, the 8.8 UWA would really benefit, too.
If only...
Linton

March 20, 2007 12:40 AM Forum: N.A.S.A.

A Good Man

Posted By Linton Rohr
Why, thank you, Bill.
I guess Herb thought things were getting a little too wild and crazy here at NASA.
I hope I have what it takes to tame this wild bunch! 8)
My kind of forum.
Linton

March 20, 2007 01:14 AM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

leaving feedback

Posted By Linton Rohr
Gregory,
In the "my account" box on the left, click on "account menu". Scroll down to the "ratings" box, where you'll see "unused ratings". The rest should fall into place...
Alternately, if you click on the sellers name, which takes you to their profile, you'll be reminded there that "you can rate this user". There's even a link to facilitate just that.
Herb makes it easy to get things done!
Linton

March 20, 2007 05:48 AM Forum: Eyepieces

What do you think?

Posted By Linton Rohr
Hi Floyd.
I was actually enjoying the original suggestions -
Body Odor and Terrible Mean Bodyodor. 8)
They somehow seem quite appropriate for the task at hand.
Not that I have any big need to discuss the products.
Linton

March 22, 2007 12:57 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Too Many Eyepieces?

Posted By Linton Rohr
OK, Alan. I'll bite.
My primary EP case contains 15 EP's, mostly Naglers.
31, 26, 20, 17, 12, 11, 9, 7, 5mm. Plus Radians in 6, 5, 4, 3mm. And 10.5, 5.2 XL's.
Seeing conditions limit the higher power usage on most nights, and I might only use 50%. There are some nights where I use less than that, if it's a short session for some reason - work nights in the back yard, for example.
On the other hand, Saturday night I had above average seeing, and was able to use high power. So 90% of them saw some photons. Having just installed ServoCat on my Starmaster, I was enjoying the Radians without having to manually chase objects across the sky. I particularly enjoyed tracking Saturn at 607x. I think the Radians will be seeing a lot more use now. grin
Linton

p.s.- the Binovue did not get out that night wink

March 22, 2007 01:11 AM Forum: Eyepieces

Let us move on to more enjoyable conversations.

Posted By Linton Rohr
Exactly, Floyd.
Having "too many eyepieces" is certainly enjoyable!
Oops, just got another one...
Linton grin


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