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A. Jaegers Optical Corporation--A personal recollection

Nov 22 2014 02:37 PM | Scott in NC in Other Reports

A. Jaegers Optical Corporation--A personal recollection Stephen L. Nightingale For many teenagers in the 1960’s, an after-school or summer job meant...MacDonald’s! As a teenage amateur astronomer and telescope nut, I had the perfect job--working for Al Jaegers at A. Jaegers Optical Corporation from 1968 to 1970.

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Great Lakes Star Gaze - 2003 - First Annual

Mar 29 2011 06:34 AM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

This month marked a new era for Michigan: the return of its annual statewide star party. Not since SMURFS folded have all Michigan amateurs had an event they could truly call their own

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StarLab: A Portable Planatarium

Mar 29 2011 06:23 AM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

Imagine that you have the ability to walk into a room at anytime and see the night sky. Imagine having your own personal planetarium. Now imagine that it is portable, and will easily fit in

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NEAF 2009 Photojournal - Part 2

May 04 2009 01:11 PM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

More from this years NEAF

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Readers Choice - Gear of the Year 2008

Jan 19 2009 10:07 AM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

Back in the final months of 2008, we asked you – our nearly 30,000 forum members - what you thought were the most innovative, interesting, and all around best pieces of new equipment for 2008. Here are your choices.

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CN Report: Cold Weather Observing

Nov 29 2008 10:05 AM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

These simple tips will keep you warm and comfortable through winter observing...

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CN Report: Starting Off Right in Astronomy Pt. 3

Oct 20 2008 08:22 AM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

Getting started in Astronomy does not have to be as expensive as you might think...

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CN Report: Starting Off Right in Astronomy Pt. 2

Oct 08 2008 12:31 PM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

Join us as we take a look at some basic essentials for getting started in astronomy.

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CN Report: Starting Off Right in Astronomy Pt. 1

Oct 02 2008 01:40 PM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

Getting started in Astronomy can confusing. Let's see if we can make things a bit easier.

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CN: Behind the Scenes - TMB Optical

Nov 14 2006 09:11 AM | CN_Admin in Other Reports

CN: Behind the Scenes - an interview with Thomas M. Back. The owner and founder of TMB Optical, TMB designs some of the best optical equipment on the planet...

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