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March 20, 2004 05:18 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Detail on IO with 11" Starmaster

Posted By Darian Rachal
Charles, The next time Ganymede transits, take a look at it on high X, if seeing permits. If I have the correct moon, I believe it's appearance will vary depending on whether it's crossing a dark or light area. I recall, in the old Cave catalogs, Thomas Cave mentions the visibility of detail on Ganymede through his reflectors.

Also, if you get a chance, check out Plato on the moon to see how many craters are visible in it. If you can see 6-8, check out the Alpine Valley nearby, to see if you can see the rille.

Keep us posted. DR

April 1, 2004 02:55 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Cloudynights Hat Review

Posted By Darian Rachal
John, I've debated about the $20 for the reviews. I guess I'll have to go ahead & then decide if it's worth it. DR

April 1, 2004 06:06 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Astro Physics to lower prices!

Posted By Darian Rachal
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April 2, 2004 07:08 PM Forum: Religion

Re: Lighthearted TFTD

Posted By Darian Rachal
Didn't all that sand bother him? smile DR

April 3, 2004 07:00 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Beginner EP question

Posted By Darian Rachal
Bart, Alan French makes a good point. The only thing I can add is that your experience, over the years, will count for a lot regarding what oculars you like. One of my favorite, general purpose ocular is my University Optics 16mm Konig, which cost about $40.00.

What type of scope do you have? DR

April 9, 2004 01:44 AM Forum: Politics

A breath of fresh air!

Posted By Darian Rachal
FWIW, I think Kerry is supposed to be on the O'Franken Factor tomorrow. DR

April 13, 2004 11:16 PM Forum: Politics

Survey

Posted By Darian Rachal
Age: 50
Married: Divorced
Children: 3
Education: BS Art Education/Special Ed. certification
Miltary: no
Ever lived in a country other than USA?: Yes
Classify your political views: Fiscal/Social Conservative
Economic status compared to most amateur astronomers: lower middle class
Parent's economic status: middle class/military
Raised in small Southern town. pop. approx. 2000

April 23, 2004 11:21 AM Forum: Religion

Informal poll: is she right?

Posted By Darian Rachal
When I was at LSU, back in the 70s, there were a fair number of Moslem students living in the apt. complex I lived in. I believe their call to prayer is like a loud chant in Arabic. I always thought it was interesting, because, at the time, I really did not know what they were doing.

If I am correct, what would be broadcast would be like someone yelling very loudly. I'll have to go with the woman on this one. DR

April 23, 2004 11:24 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

April 22. Venus nearing Crescent Moon

Posted By Darian Rachal
John, I noticed that. I guess Venus will still be relatively close to the moon today, making finding it(Venus) during the day, easy with binoculars. DR

April 24, 2004 01:36 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

JMI dx-2 CRAYFORD STYLE FOCUSER

Posted By Darian Rachal
Richard, Can you move your mirror cell back any? Sounds like your focal plane may be a bit further out than it needs to be. You'll get a better illuminated field if you can move the mirror back, or the diagonal mirror forward. (but that would require you to cut a new hole for the focuser)

Of course the simplest route is just a drawtube extension.
DR

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