Soaring Over Mt. Wilson - In My Hang GliderPosted By Darian Rachal |
Very nice, Jonathan. Seems like you were up at a pretty high altitude.
Posts Made By: Darian Rachal
April 24, 2009 01:25 AM
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ASTRONOMY
May 6, 2009 02:36 PM
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Politics
Interesting comments regarding criminal killedPosted By Darian Rachal |
No Jim, as you may know I have made some very critical remarks about Louisiana in general, and NO specifically on the Forum. Basically, it appears that the system there is so dysfunctional, with an incompetent mayor and police chief, that criminals, when killed are just viewed as one less "piece of garbage" to contend with. I think it is just a reflection of what a "sewer" NO is, in some respects.
May 13, 2009 02:10 PM
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Politics
What if i were to say....Posted By Darian Rachal |
Forrest, These people will get their 15 minutes of 'fame' and that will be the end of it. 
June 1, 2009 03:10 PM
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Telescope Making
Secondary considerationsPosted By Darian Rachal |
Pete, I had an 8"F7 for a number of years. IIRC the focuser height has a significant effect on the illuminated field. At one time I used a 1.25" diagonal with a very short Lumicon non-rotating helical focuser and got good results with oculars <14mm. When I switched to a crayford focuser, I went back to a 1.5" diagonal. To be honest, I could not detect any differences under 'normal' conditions.
June 3, 2009 05:16 PM
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Eyepieces
"Expensive" EPs worth it?Posted By Darian Rachal |
Mark, I'll suggest that you find someone near you that owns some of these oculars so you can look through one. You'll certainly be impressed with the wide view of the Naglers. Then you can decide if you think they are worth the extra expense. 
June 20, 2009 11:10 AM
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Meade
Why so little MEADE RCX or ACF REVIEWS on the net?Posted By Darian Rachal |
Mike, PM sent.
June 23, 2009 04:45 PM
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Off Topic Discussions
Ed McMahon, Jr. (March 6, 1923 – June 23, 2009)Posted By Darian Rachal |
Sorry to hear about his death. I had heard recently that he was having some serious financial problems, but do not know if that is true.
He and JC(Johnny Carson) brought a lot of pleasure into people's lives on the Tonight Show. I remember how Ed used to 'crack up' during some of those 'Karnack' skits.
He and JC(Johnny Carson) brought a lot of pleasure into people's lives on the Tonight Show. I remember how Ed used to 'crack up' during some of those 'Karnack' skits.
June 26, 2009 04:54 PM
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Eyepieces
First 1.25" ocular you purchased?Posted By Darian Rachal |
Thanks guys, I get a kick out hearing about some of these purchases in the early days of the hobby.
July 8, 2009 01:51 AM
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Politics
Will the surge work...Posted By Darian Rachal |
I suspect the US will have as much 'success' as the Soviets.
July 9, 2009 06:56 PM
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Politics
Completely off topic...Posted By Darian Rachal |
Just curious Jack, was this your first mirror that you've ground? What was the most difficult part of the entire process? What book(s) did you use as a guide?
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