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Posts Made By: Danny Vettoretti

July 12, 2007 12:39 PM Forum: Refractors

Minimum Aperture for Planetary Viewing?

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
I've moved from a TV85 to a TV102 and now to a TEC140. The TEC frequently gives 250X+ , which is the magnification that starts to makes planet detail interesting. I am not an experienced observer but the 160 - 190X that the TV scopes maxed out at in my skies just was not enough power - in my opinion. My neighbour is using an AP 6" f/9. We have done side by side comparison's and I could not justify the significant extra cost (tube and mount), and bulk versus the small increase in resolution over my TEC.

August 4, 2007 12:10 AM Forum: Refractors

AT 80 ed triplet

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1753816/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1

August 5, 2007 11:13 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Transit of Io Tonight (8/4)

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
Thanks for the info!

The kids and neighbours had a good view last night even though I am at 46 degrees N. Best viewing occurred as Polaris became visible - well before dark. Best seeing I've had all summer. GRS was very visible along with festoon detail. It was quite a thrill to see Io move past the planet - 1st time I have seen that.


August 17, 2007 02:59 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

best scope for $1500

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
If you're willing to consider used, a TV102 will work quite well.

August 6, 2008 02:45 AM Forum: Global Warming - REAL or NOT

Perfect energy source?

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
Storing the energy is a barrier to solar power as per the article - however cost per watt is the biggest barrier - is it not?

August 9, 2008 02:27 PM Forum: Global Warming - REAL or NOT

Arctic Ice Melting

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
Maybe not.

http://wattsupwiththat.wordpress.com/2008/08/08/this-year-there-was-an-exceptional-amount-of-ice/#comments

September 22, 2008 06:59 PM Forum: Global Warming - REAL or NOT

Mohonk Mountain House Weather Records

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
Interesting discussion on that site.

http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/09/17/calling-all-climate-sleuths/#more-3095

October 22, 2008 01:35 AM Forum: Global Warming - REAL or NOT

WWF on Climate Change

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
Hmmm....

http://wattsupwiththat.com/2008/10/20/uk-telegraph-falls-prey-to-photo-cherry-picking/#more-3746

November 1, 2008 01:28 AM Forum: Global Warming - REAL or NOT

Polar warming caused by humans

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
From the bbc article

"According to one of the researchers involved with the study, Peter Stott, head of climate monitoring and attribution at the Met Office, formally showing that the Antarctic was being influenced by human activities was the key development"

I guess they really researched their piece really well. Especially considering the Antarctic has been gaining in ice surface since they have been measuring it. First time I see cooling attributed to human activity.

Woohoo!!

http://nsidc.org/data/seaice_index/s_plot.html

They're clueless...As expected.




November 11, 2008 12:07 AM Forum: Global Warming - REAL or NOT

Michael Chrichton (RIP) interview

Posted By Danny Vettoretti
I found the interview (climate change) portion to be respectful and incredibly insightful. The GW portion starts at 22 minutes. I had never seen Mr. Crichton speak previously, and I was quite impressed. He will be missed.

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