Does anybody know where in the greater bay area I can cut a 36" diameter
Pyrex mirror blank that's 8" thick in half to 4" thick, and get 2 36" x 4 "
blanks?
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Astro targets in SoCal (john w)
2. El Nino Nebula (john w)
3. Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(Rashad Al-Mansour)
4. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(Richard Ozer)
5. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(Rashad Al-Mansour)
6. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(rnapo)
7. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(P T Chambers)
8. Re: My Dream Scope.... (Rashad Al-Mansour)
9. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(P T Chambers)
10. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(Rashad Al-Mansour)
11. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(Rashad Al-Mansour)
12. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(James S. Trotter)
13. Re: Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
(Gator Chaser)
14. Gabriela Mistral Nebula--Chile (Ray Cash)
15. Re: Gabriela Mistral Nebula--Chile (john gleason)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:51:35 -0800 (PST)
From: john w <astro_guy3000@No-Spam>
Subject: [TAC] Re: Astro targets in SoCal
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Alex -
If memory serves, Griffith Park Observatory is closed for an extensive
remodelling project. You may want to check their web site for confirmation
before you make the trip.
John W.
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:57:20 -0800 (PST)
From: john w <astro_guy3000@No-Spam>
Subject: [TAC] El Nino Nebula
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I'd like to offer my apologies to the group for the current weather. It
didn't occur to me that ordering a Kendrick observatory tent would have
consequences akin to acquiring optical components, but as things stand
meteorologically, I'm forced to reconsider. Actual delivery is scheduled
for tomorrow, so I anticipate at least one additional week of all-sky
nebulosity. Again, my apologies.
John W.
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:32:17 -0800
From: "Rashad Al-Mansour" <ramjam@No-Spam>
Subject: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:40:34 -0800
From: Richard Ozer <rozer@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
AP.
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Rashad,
Which model is that. I can't find an 80mm scope that matches the price you
paid on the
WO web site.
RO
Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
> I remembered that William Optics had come
> out with a new 80mm Achromat. I checked it out at the WO web site and
> after seeing the photos and reading the specs, I was sold! I made the
> order through their site on Wednesday and received the scope Friday
> morning at work.
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:53:19 -0800
From: "Rashad Al-Mansour" <ramjam@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
AP.
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Here it is Richard
http://www.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm<http://www
.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm>
Rashad
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Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
Rashad,
Which model is that. I can't find an 80mm scope that matches the price
you paid on the
WO web site.
RO
Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
> I remembered that William Optics had come
> out with a new 80mm Achromat. I checked it out at the WO web site and
> after seeing the photos and reading the specs, I was sold! I made the
> order through their site on Wednesday and received the scope Friday
> morning at work.
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:01:37 -0800
From: "rnapo" <rnapo@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
AP.
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:03:26 -0800 (PST)
From: P T Chambers <ptchamb@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
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Hey Rashad, did you consider the Orion ED80?? Just wondering why you
might have passed that one up.
---------
Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005, Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
> Here it is Richard
>
>
http://www.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm<http://www
.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm>
>
> Rashad
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Ozer<mailto:rozer@No-Spam>
> To: The Astronomy Connection<mailto:sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 9:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
AP.
>
>
> Rashad,
>
> Which model is that. I can't find an 80mm scope that matches the price
you paid on the
> WO web site.
>
> RO
>
> Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
> > I remembered that William Optics had come
> > out with a new 80mm Achromat. I checked it out at the WO web site and
> > after seeing the photos and reading the specs, I was sold! I made the
> > order through their site on Wednesday and received the scope Friday
> > morning at work.
>
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:08:01 -0800
From: "Rashad Al-Mansour" <ramjam@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] My Dream Scope....
To: "The Astronomy Connection" <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:08:25 -0800 (PST)
From: P T Chambers <ptchamb@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
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Just read through the specs. Very impressive. Even has an illuminated
reticle erect image finder.
Nice..
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Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005, P T Chambers wrote:
> Hey Rashad, did you consider the Orion ED80?? Just wondering why you
> might have passed that one up.
>
> ---------
> Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
>
> On Mon, 21 Mar 2005, Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
>
> > Here it is Richard
> >
> >
http://www.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm<http://www
.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm>
> >
> > Rashad
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Richard Ozer<mailto:rozer@No-Spam>
> > To: The Astronomy Connection<mailto:sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
> > Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 9:40 PM
> > Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
AP.
> >
> >
> > Rashad,
> >
> > Which model is that. I can't find an 80mm scope that matches the
price you paid on the
> > WO web site.
> >
> > RO
> >
> > Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
> > > I remembered that William Optics had come
> > > out with a new 80mm Achromat. I checked it out at the WO web site
and
> > > after seeing the photos and reading the specs, I was sold! I made
the
> > > order through their site on Wednesday and received the scope Friday
> > > morning at work.
> >
>
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:30:11 -0800
From: "Rashad Al-Mansour" <ramjam@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
AP.
To: "The Astronomy Connection" <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
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Hi Phil
I wanted something smaller in size.
The Orion Ed 80 is a nice scope but at 24", it's almost as long as my
Genesis. the ZS80 is only 15 long" that plus the fit and finish make this an
almost perfect scope for me. At f/7.5 the ED will more than likely out
perform the ZenithStar 80 and have a little less color, but judging by the
daytime views my little jewel wont be far behind.
Rashad
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From: P T Chambers<mailto:ptchamb@No-Spam>
To: The Astronomy Connection<mailto:sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 10:03 PM
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an AP.
Hey Rashad, did you consider the Orion ED80?? Just wondering why you
might have passed that one up.
---------
Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005, Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
> Here it is Richard
>
>
http://www.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm<http://www
.william-optics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm<http://www.william-o
ptics.com/2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm<http://www.william-optics.com/
2005usa/prod_tel/zs80/features0.htm>>
>
> Rashad
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Ozer<mailto:rozer@No-Spam<mailto:rozer@No-Spam>>
> To: The Astronomy
Connection<mailto:sf-bay-tac@No-Spam<mailto:sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>>
> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 9:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
AP.
>
>
> Rashad,
>
> Which model is that. I can't find an 80mm scope that matches the
price you paid on the
> WO web site.
>
> RO
>
> Rashad Al-Mansour wrote:
> > I remembered that William Optics had come
> > out with a new 80mm Achromat. I checked it out at the WO web site
and
> > after seeing the photos and reading the specs, I was sold! I made
the
> > order through their site on Wednesday and received the scope Friday
> > morning at work.
>
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 22:34:20 -0800
From: "Rashad Al-Mansour" <ramjam@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:35:00 -0800
From: "James S. Trotter" <jstrotter@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
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Heh, I have the Movado Museum Watch. In fact, it's on my wrist right
now. How strange.
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:18:14 -0800 (PST)
From: Gator Chaser <gatorchaser_2001@No-Spam>
Subject: Re: [TAC] Man! What would have happened if I'd have bought an
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:25:35 -0800 (PST)
From: Ray Cash <raycash@No-Spam>
Subject: [TAC] Gabriela Mistral Nebula--Chile
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On one of the last nights in Chile, Mark was working from a list Steve
Gottlieb had provided... He called me over to his eyepiece view of NGC 3324,
an emission nebula very near to, and probably a detached portion of, the Eta
Carinae Nebula. Steve had nicknamed it "The Southern Crescent." Indeed, a
very nice semicircular, bright nebula, which responded to filters well.
Similar in form and size to NGC 6888, hence Steve's nickname. As we were
comparing views and playing with filters (in my 13 and his 10) Loke Tan, one
of the two astrophotographers on site, told us that this nebula was
nicknamed by Chilenos--especially of this region--"The Gabriela Mistral
Nebula." (Gabriela Mistral was a Nobel Prize winner of Literature--a local
heroine.) Click on the below link, and you'll see why:
http://www.astrosurf.com/antilhue/NGC%203324.htm
Here's another image of the "profile":
http://www.ctio.noao.edu/~leiton/pictures/gabi.gif
Ray Cash
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:35:51 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
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Subject: Re: [TAC] Gabriela Mistral Nebula--Chile
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