I finally got to set up my new telescope last night. It's a Celestron C11-SGT XLT and the first planet I saw was Saturn. I was so excited, I nearly wet my...
Thanks Austin, don't know why, but I just now saw your response while looking through the web site. I still haven't gotten a scope, but there haven't been many...
I was absolutely amazed last night, the weather was decent and I thought, "this is the best evening in a while to look into the sky". I have been a trekkie, ...
Nick, Jupiter will be well placed in the evening sky in a couple of months, that is if you haven't seen it already. The four brightest moons of Jupiter are ...
Several members are going to Claude tonight to absorb old photons (as Bob would quote). Call or come join us this evening. It should be a somewhat short...
Is that a place where someone without a scope could stumble into and take a peek or two? Don't yet know if I can make it, but would like to. Also, is there a...
Still beating the classifieds to death and running into some really nice scopes. I'm wondering if an 8" S-C or S-M (like LX90 or LX200) would be better than a...
... Mike, the best way I can answer any of your queries is to suggest that you come to Claude and check out the various types of scopes and accessories. See...
... and ... maybe ... without ... my ... I really have to echo what Bob wrote. I started with an 8" SCT on a simple mount, non go-to, before I joined the club...
Yea, I really wanted to go to Claude last time yall went, but my mom's in the hospital and it's been all we can do to keep up. Will try to watch for the next...
Mike, Ditto what Bob & Jean said. Try to learn from our experience (mistakes?) and please take advantage of our scopes. You don't want to rush into anything...
Telescopes from Wyoming to Mexico City and from California to central Texas will point at Pluto as the dwarf planet occults a star in the Sagittarius ...
Can anyone tell me if yall are going to Claude tonight to observe? I noticed Jim has something on the website for this date, but it says 8AM. Didn't know if...
... suppose ... Mike That maybe the time of the post. I am going to go and I just received an email from Jim R. He is going. So unless something happens while...
Mike, The time (8AM) is an error because I have no idea how to post an event on that site. Bobby and I are going out to Claude for sure. I haven't heard from...
Hey Bobby, I've been having a hard time finding that Precision planishpere. Finally found one guy that has them, but he sold the 35 north. I've asked him about...
Mike The biggest difference you will notice in the 30, 40 degree planispheres is your prespective along the northern and southern horizons by virtue of the...
Looking at that ad on AstroMart, It looks like someone with more money than knowledge spent entirely too much on a first scope, and wants to pass the "bargain"...
Thanks Bobby, I'll keep looking for the 35.. ... From: amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bobby...
Thanks Reagan. Don't want to smooch off your collection. I'll get one, one way or the other. I am buying some good charts and looking forward to it. Just wish...
Just re-read my comment back to Reagan and didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea. I meant "mooch off your collection," NOT "smooch." HaHa ... From:...
Mike U R gonna phit write en. Cain't nun of the rist of us spil very well. Each has his own opinion on matters and most of the time what matters, doesn't...
I understand perfectly Mike.....I sometimes get Comets and Messier Objects mixed up. Just ask anyone in the Club....(grin). Terry Bobby and Rosemary Schiffman...
Hello Night Sky Network Members, This is a reminder that we have a great teleconference coming up this Tuesday, March 27th at 6:00 pm (Pacific time, or 9:00...
Who do yall do most of your business with? anyone in particular? I imagime everyone has there own preference, I usually go with the best deal. I guess maybe I...
Mike, Astronomics in Okla. City is a good vendor to work with. Jim Mike <mdddpierce@...> wrote: Who do yall do most of your business with? anyone in...
