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Posts Made By: Dave budlong

January 13, 2007 07:21 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Oh, how did this happen?

Posted By Dave budlong
While I agree with Alex and Rick that binoculars are not a must have, I personally couldn't imagine doing without them.

As far as your telescope shrinking, I went through that with my 8", it took a 12" scope to finally satiate my fever, not cure mind you, but it does help with the burning part of the fever. grin

February 6, 2007 04:13 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

High magnification issue ??

Posted By Dave budlong
There is a comparison I have read for looking out of the atmosphere from sea level, imagine you are on back at the bottom of a pool in 8 feet of water and looking up. The amount of water between you and space is comparable. Kind of odd way to look at it, but it brings the visual home, now the other thing I have read is that when you get to 10,000 feet above sea level you are above 33% of that water in the atmosphere. Food for thought when picking a dark sky site to observe from.

February 14, 2007 01:10 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Science Project Ideas?

Posted By Dave budlong
I think the Lunar phases tied to the phases of Venus would be a really good one. She would be able to explain the how and why while at the same time bringing new information that most everybody else is completely unaware of. Most people look at me like my head is on fire when I tell them that Venus and Mercury show phases as well.

February 22, 2007 04:41 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Where to Mount a Telrad on a 10” Dob

Posted By Dave budlong
The Telrad is very easy to align to your telescope so the easiest place to put it, is going to work out fine. Try the suggestion with the bungee cord, I think you will find that inside or outside of your existing finder the telrad will get the job done just fine. Congrats on the purchase, you are going to love it once you start using it.
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March 6, 2007 09:49 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Attempting to take my first pic of the moon, advice?

Posted By Dave budlong
I took this with 32mm eyepiece holding the camera to the eyepiece with the Orion 12" I have.

March 17, 2007 02:36 AM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Telrad Base Removal

Posted By Dave budlong
Just one more suggestion, charcoal lighter fluid is great for removing adhesive and it does nothing to the finish on the item you are removing the adhesive from.

March 19, 2007 05:23 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Just how big are those Deep Sky Objects?

Posted By Dave budlong
Nice Job, set it as Desktop for the month, I change them every month and your image is the choice for the next month.

March 24, 2007 02:14 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

Which diagonal, 1 1/4" or 2" ??

Posted By Dave budlong
You would save a little now on the purchase, with the 2 inch you are leaving yourself more options however. The 2" can use both sizes of eyepieces therefor giving you more choices in eyepieces. If you are working on acquiring eyepieces but staying on a budget schedule, the 1.25" is not a bad way to go because with the extra money you save, you are already on your way to your next eyepiece.

April 7, 2007 06:08 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Cedar Waxwing Pool Party

Posted By Dave budlong
It is great to have such fine subject matter though, been planting in my yard with the intent to lure those guys and so far to no avail.

May 20, 2007 06:02 PM Forum: Beginning Astronomy?

First Try on M51 using MX516

Posted By Dave budlong
I like it, looks like the shot of many months of effort as oppposed to a first time try, excellent job. grin

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