http://www.astronomy...ight-under.html
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I just have to brag on myself
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, Feb 10 2012 09:34 AM
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 09:34 AM
Astronomy Israel star tours were just named one of the Top 10 Romantic places for Valentine's Day by israel21c.com, Israel's best known tech web site:
http://www.astronomy...ight-under.html
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 11:11 AM
Congratulations on the honor - also congrats on your website, which I think is well done... I also visited Israel21c and saw the write-up, Ira, very nice publicity indeed! I trust that you will have more than a few new clients from this exposure.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 11:45 AM
Good for you!
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 01:47 PM
Nicely done!
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 06:52 PM
Congratulation!
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Posted 12 February 2012 - 09:34 AM
Very well done.
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Posted 13 February 2012 - 12:28 PM
Congratulations, Ira.
If I could find a shuttle from Arizona, I would be there in a flash.
How did your Mallincam adventure work out? I encouraged you after your MC inquiry and suffered with you while you struggled with import issues. Haven't seen any comments recently.
Regards,
Bill
If I could find a shuttle from Arizona, I would be there in a flash.
How did your Mallincam adventure work out? I encouraged you after your MC inquiry and suffered with you while you struggled with import issues. Haven't seen any comments recently.
Regards,
Bill
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Posted 14 February 2012 - 05:15 PM
Hi Bill,
The Mallincam is still waiting to see first light, through no fault of its own. I'm still waiting to get the mount going that I plan to use with it (an iOptron MiniTower Pro) up and running, and the mount was waiting for me to get a field battery to power it. All of the equipment has been at hand for a few months but I still haven't gotten the energy up to star the learning curve. I think at heart I may be a high-tech wannabe while in practice I'm just a luddite.
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The Mallincam is still waiting to see first light, through no fault of its own. I'm still waiting to get the mount going that I plan to use with it (an iOptron MiniTower Pro) up and running, and the mount was waiting for me to get a field battery to power it. All of the equipment has been at hand for a few months but I still haven't gotten the energy up to star the learning curve. I think at heart I may be a high-tech wannabe while in practice I'm just a luddite.
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Posted 16 February 2012 - 12:26 AM
I, too, am something of a Luddite, or at least a minimalist. No more equipment than I need. If I were you, I would start by getting the mount working without the camera. Add the camera after you have the mount working comfortably. Once the mount is working, the camera will be easy. Which camera version do you have?..and are you planning to use a computer?
Are you aware that there is a severe penalty for missing the Orion season?
Good Luck,
Bill
Are you aware that there is a severe penalty for missing the Orion season?
Good Luck,
Bill
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Ely Kid
Posted 17 February 2012 - 06:54 PM
We just returned from a visit to Israel. The evening skies from the Mount of Beatitudes were beautiful.
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 06:06 PM
Glad you had clear skies. It's been cloudy and stormy most of Feb., even down in the Negev.
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