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Posts Made By: Maurice Clark

December 6, 2006 03:00 PM Forum: N.A.S.A.

NASA Makes Plans for Permanent Moon Base

Posted By Maurice Clark
This sounds like a great place for an observatory. They will need a telescope however. In the interest of saving NASA money and in the interest of the advancement of science, I will let them have one of mine. Completely free and without conditions.

However, they will need someone who knows the instrument intimintly to assist with the installation. So I feel it is only in the best interests of NASA to have me personally do the installation at the lunar base. Again only in the interests of NASA and science, I would not even charge them for the trip.

Maurice

January 18, 2007 07:14 PM Forum: Politics

Interesting Article

Posted By Maurice Clark
Hi Lee,

Here is another one. This time a muslim cleric from Australia.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200701/s1829553.htm

His main message is that children should be taught to love martyrdom. :S

Maurice

February 7, 2007 10:56 PM Forum: Politics

Bush's Budget

Posted By Maurice Clark
Hi Rod,

Some more information about the Bush budget. Almost one thind of the budget for 2008 is for the military. Almost $1,000,000,000,000!

Yet many very useful space science missions have been canceled or downsized because NASA does not have a few million to pay for them.

For 2009, the budget forecast is $50 billion for Iraq and Afganistan and $0 for beyond. When asked about this at a senate(?) hearing yesterday, One of the top military people (did not catch the name) said, "we have no plans for beyond 2008". (Heard on CSPAN heading to work this morning)

Scarey!

Maurice

February 8, 2007 02:17 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Puppis cluster, NGC2477

Posted By Maurice Clark
Hi Inge,

Here is a link to one of my pictures of NGC 2477. I enjoy this cluster. Although the stars are not particularly bright, the cluster is very rich and this makes for a fine view. There are lots of other clusters in the region as well that you should also spend a few minutes hunting down.

http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~mclark/2477.htm

Clear skies.

Maurice

February 15, 2007 06:17 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

History of Astromart

Posted By Maurice Clark
I, like many here, was around BH. grin I joined somewhere around 95 or 96. (year.... NOT age!!! 8O )

Interestingly, the only time I have had a problem buying anything on A'Mart was before Herb took it over. Some guy from Canada sold be a 4" refractor lens, charged me US$50 to ship it to Oz, including insurance. Then sent it over in a simple cardboard box with no packing and no insurance, at a cost to him of C$9.54.

The cost to me was a busted lens that he refused to refund on. >sad

Never had a problem since Herb took over.

Thanks for a great site Herb.

April 2, 2007 01:00 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

No 'Final Four' Poll?

Posted By Maurice Clark
Hi David,

The final four? Most likely Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and South Africa. Looks almost certain that the West Indies are out. England could cause an upset, but their form tends to be patchy.

Any of the top four could wind up winning.

Nice to see an American taking an interest in the WC! 8)

Maurice

April 3, 2007 01:25 AM Forum: After Dark

New Green Comet

Posted By Maurice Clark
Hi Darrell,

Yes, I have been watching this one. Trouble is, I will be heading south when it is heading north!!!! sad I will be in Oz for 5 weeks when it is at its best! mumble....mumble....mumble....

After being stuck in the northern hemisphere when McNaught was at its best, now this one. What is the bet that it will be the wettest start to winter in West Oz history! :C

Maurice

April 3, 2007 05:22 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Goldschmidt

Posted By Maurice Clark
Hi Richard,

Nice image. Who took it, Apollo 14 or 15? wink

Cheers,

Maurice

April 13, 2007 02:08 PM Forum: Refractors

refractor focuser

Posted By Maurice Clark
Hi all,

Thanks for the replies, however none of the manufactures mentioned seem to offer a focuser with a flat base that will bolt on to the back ob the telescope. The all only seem to offer one that will bolt from the sides.

Will keep searching! smile

Cheers,

Maurice

April 24, 2007 06:12 PM Forum: Politics

Which contributes most to our decline?

Posted By Maurice Clark
Lee Spain said:

(A) Rap music on MTV
(B) The popularity of wresting and ultimate fighting championships?
(C) Violent video games
(D) The annoying voice of Sean Hannity. grin


(E) All of the above!!??? grin

Maurice

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