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Pilgrimage to the Great Refractor
So sad to hear now that this telescope and observatory will be closing and the history book slammed shut on one of the last great telescopes responsible for leading the United States and the University of Chicago into the twentieth century and to major discoveries and contributions in astronomy and astrophysics.
New electronic focusing system from Starlight Instruments
Starlight Instrument’s New Posi Drive Motor System is a First Class Winner
Dew heaters from Kitchen appliances
Don't throw out that old toaster!!
New custom foam for your astro gear!
Has your eyepiece case seen better days? Has your pick-n-pluck been plucked one to many times?
Curing Uncle Rod’s Shakes
In some ways, today’s imported telescope tripods are surprisingly good. Particularly the ubiquitous Chinese 2-inch diameter steel legged jobs. Sadly, however, almost all have a weak link. Their spreaders are pitiful. Unckle Rod just might have found a cure for that...
A bit of the past for the New Year
Well the world didn't end after all... I wrote this a long time ago just after I left the Navy, and updated it recently.
The Astrogizmos Astrogazer
Tips on using the AG as a permanent installation.
A "NEW" APPROACH FOR TESTING OPTICAL TRAINS - posted for Samuel de Roa
Trying to corner a long-term concern in the astro-amateur world through the “slanted edge” method
Celestrons C8 XLT vs Intes MK-67 vs Takahashi TSA-102 on Jupiter
A Fun Night with Three Popular Scopes Observing Jupiter
My Hobby Is Astrophotography - Animation Humor
AP1200, Adam Block, Celestron
Some thoughts refractors versus reflectors.
Among other things, a shootout between a Takahashi FS152 on a Temma EM200 and a Starmaster 14.5 Hybrid
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