Guess what I found out todayPosted By Darian Rachal |
Congratulations!!!! DR
Posts Made By: Darian Rachal
May 20, 2003 01:46 AM
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Off Topic Discussions
May 23, 2003 03:26 PM
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Equipment Talk
Discover MirrorsPosted By Darian Rachal |
Leif, Try Mark D. Harry optics on the Astromart home page. He has a good reputation. DR
May 26, 2003 11:13 AM
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Religion
Re: Maybe this belongs in the Mind Twister ForumPosted By Darian Rachal |
Bob, Thanks for the information on Pascal. I've heard the quote that James made, attributed to Pascal. It may be one of those "quotes", sort of like someone saying that Darwin said that "man came from monkeys". In other words it may be only someones crude interpretation of Pascal's ideas. Is "Mind on Fire" difficult reading? DR
May 29, 2003 03:24 AM
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Equipment Talk
Does this exist? Should it?Posted By Darian Rachal |
Steve, I've wondered about this myself. Perhaps I'm mistaken but isn't it easier to produce a longer focal length lens of a specific quality, than a shorter f.l. of the same quality. Maybe I've got it backwards & that explains the flood of short f.l. instruments on the market in the last few years. I don't recall back in the late 60s-70s this being the case.
As cheap as equatorials are being made, it seems like someone could come up with a high quality alt-az for $200.00 or so, on a sturdy tripod. DR
As cheap as equatorials are being made, it seems like someone could come up with a high quality alt-az for $200.00 or so, on a sturdy tripod. DR
June 19, 2003 08:58 AM
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Equipment Talk
Vehicle RecommendationsPosted By Darian Rachal |
Barry, I just recently purchased a Pontiac Vibe. One good feature is that the back seats fold down flat as well as the passenger seat, so supposedly one can carry an 8' ladder lengthwise. DR
July 7, 2003 01:56 PM
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Equipment Talk
Retail Price? They must be joking...Posted By Darian Rachal |
Paul, I've oftened wondered, what the purpose of the manufacturer's suggested retail is. For the most part, it is meaningless. It bears no connection to the real price. Maybe someone on this forum may know the answer. DR
July 8, 2003 12:47 AM
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Religion
It was recently asked...Posted By Darian Rachal |
Mike, Are there no charity hospitals where you live? DR
July 18, 2003 04:01 PM
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TeleVue
TV102 - First LightPosted By Darian Rachal |
David, You might consider getting you a set of vibration suppression pads for the Gilbraltor & see if that helps. If you do I'd be curious about the results.
I've often wondered what the best alt-az set up for the 102 is, as for as cost & stability. The Gilbraltor is really nice looking, but a bit pricey new.
Start saving for a bino-viewer for your 102.
I've heard once you start using one there's no going back to single eye viewing.
Looking forward to reading your observations with the new scope. Darian Rachal
I've often wondered what the best alt-az set up for the 102 is, as for as cost & stability. The Gilbraltor is really nice looking, but a bit pricey new.
Start saving for a bino-viewer for your 102.
I've heard once you start using one there's no going back to single eye viewing.Looking forward to reading your observations with the new scope. Darian Rachal
July 29, 2003 01:49 PM
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Solar System Observing
Uranus 7/29/03Posted By Darian Rachal |
Paul, Have you ever made any effort to see Neptune's moon Triton through your 10"? I suspect that under a dark sky it would be detectable. Darian Rachal
August 3, 2003 02:28 AM
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Deep Sky Observing
Small aperture -- Veil nebulaPosted By Darian Rachal |
Dan, what would really be interesting is to see what the minimum aperture would be through UHC or OIII filters. DR
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