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Posts Made By: Bob Chester

August 15, 2009 03:30 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

JMI EV focuser drawtube OD

Posted By Bob Chester
Does anyone know the OD of the JMI EV drawtube. I would like to replace the drawtube of my very old JMI focuser and am wondering if thier newer drawtubes would work. No specs on thier web site and no response from my e-mail.

Thanks,
Bob

July 15, 2013 05:00 AM Forum: ASTRONOMY

Observing sites near South Seattle

Posted By Bob Chester
Any one in the south Seattle area know of good observing sites that don't require overnight stays.
I'm looking at Rattlesnake Lake, any one been there? Do you just set up in one of the parking lots? I'd like to keep the drive less than one hour from the Renton area.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Bob

October 8, 2013 08:51 AM Forum: Bad to the Bone Autos

New scope hauler...

Posted By Bob Chester
is coming to market. Pretty nice for a wagon.

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/blogs/post--200-mph-corvette-wagon-slated-for-production?icid=autos_4812


Bob

November 12, 2014 06:28 AM Forum: N.A.S.A.

ESA live streaming Rosetta landing

Posted By Bob Chester
Live stream has begun at ESA site.

http://rosetta.esa.int/

Confirmation of landing should come at approximately 11:00am et 11/12
First panorama about an hour later.

Or watch to-night at 9pm eastern time on the science channel.

Good luck to Philae.

November 12, 2014 06:31 AM Forum: Comets

ESA live streaming Rosetta landing

Posted By Bob Chester
Live stream has begun at ESA site.

http://rosetta.esa.int/

Confirmation of landing should come at approximately 11:00am et 11/12
First panorama about an hour later.

Or watch to-night at 9pm eastern time on the science channel.

Good luck to Philae.

December 9, 2014 12:41 PM Forum: LUNATICS

2015 Moon Phase videos

Posted By Bob Chester
Really cool vids of next years lunar phases posted to NASA/Goddard's YouTube playlist.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUAY-SMFNfynqz1bdoaV8BeQ

Bob

August 23, 2017 02:51 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Totality from north of Madras Oregon

Posted By Bob Chester
Drove 5 hours in the middle of the night to get to the 'zone' in Oregon.
Took 9-1/2 hours to get home. I hate traffic. Was it worth it? Yes! My first total eclipse.
My humble offerings are frames taken from a video I took during totality.

I'm impressed and jealous of the great images you guys are posting.

Tak FS-78
Sony a6000

June 7, 2002 07:21 AM Forum: Telescope Making

my first dob

Posted By Bob Chester
Ebony Star Formica is most commonly used on the bottom of the rocker box and three pieces of teflon on the top of the ground board. Bearings turn too easily and tend to make the scope behave as a weather vane. Place feet of ground board opposite teflon so weight is transfered directly to the ground. For altitude bearings, I've had good luck with a slice of plastic water pipe filled with a wood disc riding on two pieces of teflon. Experiment with the spacing of the teflon to find a 'feel' that you like.

January 5, 2003 06:31 AM Forum: Telescope Making

Does a thin, 8" mirror need central support?

Posted By Bob Chester
Tom
I'm a believer in "if it ain't broke don't fix it".Besides, an exposed mirror will acclimate faster and a metal plate ,lossing heat behind it, may worsen its performance.
$.02 worth Bob

March 31, 2003 07:46 AM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Starmaster 11" F/4.3 Shorty and Astropoodle

Posted By Bob Chester
Boy, those are a nice couple of scopes. So, does Milo prefer dso or planetary observing? He seems to have the best of both worlds.
Please don't tell me those photos were taken recently. We had snow again on Friday.
Bob

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