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Post by mikey cee on Nov 28, 2012 16:52:44 GMT -5
Ales made a statement today saying it's nice to see who we are all talking to. It makes things a whole lot more interesting. Unless your in the Witness Protection Program or just plain neurotic no further comment out of you is needed. I for one am about sick and tired of excuses anymore in this screwed up PC world we live in. Here is a pic of myself on the left with my friend "Ziggy" Jachmann of the SLCAS. I'm sure a lot of you who visit Cloudy Nights will recognize him. We are at one of the public outreach events at the 2011 AL convention at Bryce Canyon. Between us is Ziggy's pride and joy....his 1913 Alvan Clark 9" F/15 refractor. It was an absolute joy to view thru this scope and also to hang with him and his family.  Mike Attachments:
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Post by mikey cee on Nov 28, 2012 19:10:21 GMT -5
Oh I forgot to mention. The above are my opinions even tho' they are factual. ;D This in no way is to suggest or infer that Istar or anyone connected with it endorses these statements. As far as I know my ugly puss is the first and last one that Ales wants to see. It should not make a whit difference in your doing business with Istar or not. This is a business bottom line consideration of coutesy by me to Istar not an apologetic PC statement. So let's have some fun with this hobby and get on with enjoying these fine products.  Mike |
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Post by Watcher3 on Nov 29, 2012 3:14:51 GMT -5
HMMMMM! let me think about that for a while. Attachments:
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Post by mikey cee on Nov 29, 2012 10:41:43 GMT -5
Oh yea I forgot about that bandito pic of yours. I don't think we'd want to see much more!  Mike |
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Post by Ales - iStar Optical on Dec 2, 2012 13:08:07 GMT -5
What is the elevation? The surrounding area seem to be perfect. What is average humidity? Im very curious. Thanks for sharing,
Ales
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Post by bn1777 on Jan 3, 2013 19:58:21 GMT -5
Oh well here goes , this is me and my first ever brand new vehical , its great ;D for getting out into the northern territory dark sky , remote spots , I sleep on the back away from all the creepy crawlys . Brian Attachments:
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Post by Mike on Jan 6, 2013 22:54:52 GMT -5
Brian, I want to go into the dark Northern Territory with you. Sounds awesome. The Caribbean is as far south as I've made it. Mike Attachments:
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Post by borispider on Jan 7, 2013 11:36:17 GMT -5
 I'm on the right. Like Mike Caribbean is as far south I've been. That's where I grew up. |
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Post by Mike on Jan 8, 2013 22:18:16 GMT -5
How many Astronomers does it take to operate an ETX?
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Post by borispider on Jan 9, 2013 10:54:49 GMT -5
lol. Charlie just got it the night or so before that pic. More than 3 since we never got to look through it that day  |
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Post by bn1777 on Jan 10, 2013 19:47:49 GMT -5
you are more than welcome Mike ( and anyone else ;D) , the dark skies here and lack of hills give awsome horizon to horizon views , best I have ever seen easily mag 6.5-7 naked eye . But you have to come between may and november , the dry season and a weekend of the new moon so you can come to one of our Dag's ( Darwin astro group ) dark sky nights , good viewing and great people . And you dont have to travel far out to get there , I only go 50km's max . Brian. Brian, I want to go into the dark Northern Territory with you. Sounds awesome. The Caribbean is as far south as I've made it. Mike
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Post by bn1777 on Jan 10, 2013 19:55:52 GMT -5
Here is a photo of our dark sky site during set up , gives you an idea of the horizons , super dark spot , Nice . Brian. Attachments:
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