131 replies to this topic

[jwaldo]

I don't remember those cabinets from last time. Is that it?

[johnnyha]

Bingo!


Actually this is a long tube FS152, last year I had an FS152NV which was a few inches shorter. I sold that one and regretted it! I just picked this beauty up a few days ago.

[clintwhitman]

Johnny Having your scope there is always a pleasure! Having this new one will be Great, Something new try out!!
LOL glad your coming out to spend some time as always Johnny seeing you on the mountain is always great.
Clint

LIST
Clint & Debbie (aveman
Nick, Tyler, Allie, Steve
J Waldo
Lee & Janice DaBear
Jake Whitman
Tim Parker Maybe
Don Bryden
William Stremel
Bob Burns
Ed Byers Maybe
Chris cphk96
AND
Lewis Chilton the historian!!
Johnny HA AKA DaBugman

[Jon Marinello]

I will be there. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

[clintwhitman]

Thanks John it will be good to see you! The List Grows!!
Hey for those who did not say, What scope is coming with you??



LIST
Clint & Debbie (aveman (The Pearl)
Nick, Tyler, Allie, Steve (The Secret Weapon)
J Waldo
Lee & Janice DaBear (Da Bear Cave)
Jake Whitman
Tim Parker Maybe ?
Don Bryden ?
William Stremel ?
Bob Burns C8 18" Killer Dob
Ed Byers Maybe
Chris cphk96
AND
Lewis Chilton the historian!! TOA 130
Johnny HA AKA DaBugman 152 Tak
John Marinello

[tim53]

Well, if I can make it, I figure I'll bring the 8" Optical Craftsmen Connoisseur. Or maybe the 1970 tricolor C-8 (Tinky). Or perhaps my 1981 Springfield Newtonian. Or my 1982 Tak FC-76 on the P2 mount. Or...

[clintwhitman]

OR? Just bring the Parker 273 LOL
rough guess on the model number

[tim53]

If I'd made 273 telescopes, I'd be camping out in the street by now for lack of space!

[Jon Marinello]

Planning on bringing my 142 a my non-classic 15" discovery Dob.

It will be great to see you and the rest of the gang too!

[Steve_M_M]

Jon,

I will also be bringing my 15" Discovery Dob. We can compare views

[Jon Marinello]

Hey Steve, I like it!

[Bill Griffith]

I was hoping to bring a "Parker" up to the event.

Unfortunately JSF is the same weekend.

Duty calls. Next year!

[tim53]

Wow, is it that time of year again already?

-Tim.

[clintwhitman]

Bill I just pick the New Moon in August!!

LIST
Clint & Debbie (aveman (The Pearl)
Nick, Tyler, Allie, Steve (15" Discovery Dob)
J Waldo
Lee & Janice DaBear (Da Bear Cave)
Jake Whitman
Tim Parker Maybe ?(8" Optical Craftsmen Connoisseur. Or maybe the 1970 tricolor C-8 (Tinky). Or perhaps my 1981 Springfield Newtonian. Or my 1982 Tak FC-76 on the P2 mount. Or...)
Don Bryden ?
William Stremel ?
Bob Burns C8 18" Killer Dob
Ed Byers Maybe
Chris cphk96
AND
Lewis Chilton the historian!! TOA 130
Johnny HA AKA DaBugman 152 Tak
John Marinello (15" Discovery Dob / Unitron 142)

[Bill Griffith]

Clint
That's perfect timing! I'm jealous!
It's on the calender for 2013 for Aug. CSPAMP
JSF may have to find new coordinators. JSF is celebrating it's 5th year also.

This forum is the best!!

Thanks All
Bill

[clintwhitman]

Well Bill I am looking forward to next year to get you up there!!

[clintwhitman]

LIST
Clint & Debbie (aveman (The Pearl)
Nick, Tyler, Allie, Steve (15" Discovery Dob)
J Waldo
Lee & Janice DaBear (Da Bear Cave)
Jake Whitman
Tim Parker Maybe ?(8" Optical Craftsmen Connoisseur. Or maybe the 1970 tricolor C-8 (Tinky). Or perhaps my 1981 Springfield Newtonian. Or my 1982 Tak FC-76 on the P2 mount. Or...)
Don Bryden ?
William Stremel ?
Bob Burns C8 18" Killer Dob
Ed Byers Maybe
Chris cphk96
AND
Lewis Chilton the historian!! TOA 130
Johnny HA AKA DaBugman 152 Tak
John Marinello (15" Discovery Dob / Unitron 142)
ROBERT & ANN PROVIN, Ann the astro SOLAR CELL PHOTO EXPERT
( 7' Astro Physics on The Titan)
Awesome

[jwaldo]

Bump! Just under one month to go!

Still going! I have a VCAS star party that same weekend, but it's also at Pinos, so I guess I'll be doing double star party duty

I may even have my Discovery put back together in time to bring it!

[Dan /schechter]

As the time for CSPAMP V approaches, it looks more and more like I will be able to make it. Hopefully, my Brashear mount will be restored by then, so I`ll bring the Brashear 8" reflector. I`ll also bring my 6" AP and view double stars with Robert.

Dan

[tim53]

I might also be able to make it, actually! If all goes well on the 5th, we'll likely be doing systems checkouts on Curiosity for a few weeks at least before we begin driving across the floor of Gale Crater.

Question is, which scope should I bring if I can come?

-Tim.

[Da Bear]

For sure the Da Bear Cave 10" and the 8". Just got a used G-11 to hold the 8" Cave, but I still need some rings.

Clint, I just re- confirmed Janice and I will have the same 5th wheel trailer as last year. Whoo-Hoo!

Dan, any special menu requests?

Da Bear

[Dan /schechter]

Any dish you guys make will be greatly appreciated.
Dan

[Steve_M_M]

Just booked the Holiday Inn at the base for Allie and the boys, we could not get the RV

Got a new Goto (or 2) and a Tak FS-152 killler...should be interesting Johnny

[clintwhitman]

Well all is well! Was living the life of a gentleman farmer for a while but just landed a gig as the operations manager for a large window and door company. So far so good, The good thing is my new boss is a good friend and him and his wife love astronomy!! LOL And they really love the PEARL. We are going to have a great time at CSPAMP V

[BarabinoSr]

Good Dates for CSPAMP !! Would love to be there but can't!! Curiously the Vega Sky Center was founded on August 16,1970 as the Vega Observatory by myself and Mel Dawson almost 42 years ago, and I got married on August 19,1972 nearly 40 years ago.Plus I celebrate my birthday August 23. How cool is that? I'm looking forward to the reports coming from this years' event too. Gary(G:cool:)