asaint
Carpal Tunnel
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HI all,
Like to observe deep sky objects? Like to write? If the answer to both questions is yes, drop me a line. I have a little project I want someone to tackle. I'm also willing to send you the astro book of your choice from Amazon for your assistence.
Thanks
Allister  webmaster@cloudynights.com
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Ron B[ee]
Tyro
Reged: 04/27/03
Posts: 4719
Loc: CA
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Hello there Allister,
Perhaps, you may wish to specify some pre-requisite. For
instance,
o Skill level of the observer (must be over 18 years of observing  ?)
o Minimum aperture mandate (20-inch perhaps  ?)
o Sky darkness (NLM mag 4.0  ?)
o Etc.
Thanks,
Ron B[ee]
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4-inch Tele Vue TV-102 APO 
8-inch f/6 Discovery PDHQ Dob 
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asaint
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 2021
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Hey Ron,
Pre-reqs are quite simple. Be able to write, have a reasonable level of experience observing deep sky objects and want to help out. That pretty much covers it.
Allister
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rboe
Numbfinger
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Posts: 39690
Loc: Phx, AZ
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Allister;
Ron B[ee] has some good points there 
Having a scope over 20" sounds reasonable to me. 
And are we talking English only here?
Ron B[oe]
No Light Brigade 
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Ron
NS11GPS
Pronto
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asaint
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 2021
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Ron(x2),
We'll start with English - bonus points for anyone who can translate into Spanish.
20" sounds reasonable to me too but we are mostly concerned about some deep sky stuff surrounding a small scope and a beginner.
Speaking of which - anyone on this group use one of the big guns?
Allister St[Claire]
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rboe
Numbfinger
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Allister;
I have a medium gun (provided 20" is the standard Big Gun starts with) in a an usual 16" center mounted mirror. Hope to have it at deep sky; I mean Dark Sky site on the 31st.
Ron
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Ron
NS11GPS
Pronto
16" dob
15X70 Obies
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Ron B[ee]
Tyro
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Posts: 4719
Loc: CA
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Say, Ron, that's a handsome looking Dobs with the blue shroud  ! Unfortunately, it must be the weight that's killing off your grass  .
Ron B[ee]
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5-inch Tele Vue NP127 APO
4-inch Tele Vue TV-102 APO
8-inch f/6 Discovery PDHQ Dob
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Tom Trusock
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Quote:
Ron(x2),
<snip>
Speaking of which - anyone on this group use one of the big guns?
Allister St[Claire]
I wish. 
Tom T.
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asaint
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 2021
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Hey,
I always think of a "big gun" as starting at 18". Don't know where or how I got this definition stuck in my mind.
My biggest is a 12.5" dob. Like Tom, I can only wish for something really big.
Rob - did you build your 20"?
Allister
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asaint
Carpal Tunnel
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Posts: 2021
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Hey all,
Ron B[ee] is our brave volunteer for this little project. Thanks Ron B[ee]!
Allister 
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**DONOTDELETE**
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Count me in too!
I only got an Orion Astroview 100 under urban skies , but I'll be more than happy to help you with the spanish translation. 
Saul
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Ron B[ee]
Tyro
Reged: 04/27/03
Posts: 4719
Loc: CA
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Muy bien  , Saul! Si Allister dice que si, porque no verdad?
Gracias,
Ron Castillo  B[ee]
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5-inch Tele Vue NP127 APO
4-inch Tele Vue TV-102 APO
8-inch f/6 Discovery PDHQ Dob
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asaint
Carpal Tunnel
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Hey Guys,
A Spanish version will be terrific! Thanks for helping out Saul.
Allister
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rboe
Numbfinger
Reged: 03/16/02
Posts: 39690
Loc: Phx, AZ
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If Brothers Gillies are busy I can translate it into Canadian hey.
Can't believe RonB[ee] is bi-lingual.  So much talent in a small package.
Ron
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NS11GPS
Pronto
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15X70 Obies
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**DONOTDELETE**
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Pero como no!
Listo para mi primera asignacion cuando quieran! 
Saul is ready to go! 
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Tom Trusock
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Loc: Alternate Reality (TM)
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Ron -
Hey, should be eh, eh?
I tink so anyways. Yah, u betcha.
T
Ahhh - this brings to mind many yooper jokes.
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rboe
Numbfinger
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Loc: Phx, AZ
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Yikes! My Western accent is showing through. 
Sorry about that fore sure.
Are you ready for Ole and Sven deer season jokes? I could use some. yess sir you betch' ya.
Uncle Ron there
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Ron
NS11GPS
Pronto
16" dob
15X70 Obies
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lewdwig
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Reged: 05/10/03
Posts: 83
Loc: Southwestern Michigan
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Where is Ubly? I live in Sodus (southeast of Benton Harbor), I grew up west of Ishpeming, eh.
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127mm Orion StarMax
70mm Orion Observer
66mm William Optics ED Petzval
KMart binos
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Keith Rutkowski
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Loc: Ubly, Michigan
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Ubly is a little village (yes village) in the upper thumb area of Michigan, 10 miles south of Bad Axe, if that helps... If you were wondering where because of Tom's Yooper talk, don't be alarmed that we're not in the UP. He graduated from Michigan Tech, and I'm working on graduating from Northern right now, so that's why we're excused to talk like Yoopers. BTW, I'm makin pasties for supper tonight! =)
keith
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rboe
Numbfinger
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Posts: 39690
Loc: Phx, AZ
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Have you taken your scope to Lake of Clouds yet? Years ago I tried downhill skiing on telemark ski's there. Just about killed myself.
There was a high risk of hitting deer on the way down. Herds of them in the woods that you got a good look at as you road the lift up to the top. Like squirrels in front of cars, they would bolt in front of folks, or right after a group, across the slope into the woods on the other side.
I firmly believe animals have a sense of humor.
Ron
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Ron
NS11GPS
Pronto
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15X70 Obies
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