Posts Made By: Anthony Morse

Isn't it interesting how war decorum has changed? 'Twas once the honorable thing to line up opposite your opponent, in full view and daylight, on an agreed upon field of battle. Once there, in full, bright, shiny regalia the armies could duke it out. Granted, there were exceptions (generally successful, but exceptions nonetheless). Even through part of this century sniping was considered a cowardly way by which to wage war. And of course, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was..."dastardly" I believe.
Now, the objective is to strike without being seen...to literally sucker punch your opponent under cover of darkness. And those who once fought in a manner most despised (antecedents to our special forces/snipers) are now among the military and society's most revered.

Hi,

Granted this is definetly "off-topic", but if Ohio State flies than this should be allowed in the airspace.
I'm starting up a 40 gallon saltwater tank. I have good canister filter, protein skimmer, and am planning to purchase water...so in that regard I hope I am well set.
My question mainly concerns fish...what sort of fish can one mix? My parameters are primarily cost and selecing fish that are hardy...I don't really want to spend more than 20-25 on any given fish. Damsels seems to have a good combination of color/low cost...however, I've heard they can be quite aggressive...is it ok to have a group of them? I'd love to have a Puffer (the kind with the spines...but fear 40 gallons is too small and also that it will attack other fish. Yellow Tang? Does anyone have a suggestion of a fish combo (#'s of fish) that may work well?
By the way...I've seen some extraordinary reef tanks and my are they beautiful. I'm certainly not ready for such an endeavor, but I'd imagine the same type of peronality that would find astronomy intriguing woul also enjoy the attention to detail such a tank requires.

Thanks, Tony

So, after this Saturday all will be settled. I'm a Ucla grad and currently live in LA...and here we have quite the dilemna. Should Ucla LOOSE to Wash St we will likely get a BETTER ('more prestigious') bowl bid (Holiday versus Insight)AND the Pac-10 will place two teams (Wash St, USC) in BCS Bowls...which will result in quite a good payday for all the Pac-10 teams... should Ucla win the Pac-10 will place one team (less money for all). Strange huh?
I noticed several Ohio State fans =). Well, I think the Fiesta Bowl will be grand...the razzle and dazzle of glitzy Miami versus the blue-collar, strap-em-up and smash mouth football of Ohio State. I think the Buckeyes win this one (remember Nebraska versus Florida's fun n gun about 8 years or so back?). Assuming VA Tech doesn't knock Miama off this week.
One last though...enough bowls already...when a conference's #6 team gets a bowl game it's a lil much.

Does anyone here actually believe the moon landings were staged?

I'm curious...has jurisdiction over the moon been hashed out to any degree? Should a country or private industry wish to set up bases, mine resources, etc. may they do so with impunity? While I don't foresee such events happening in the very near future I'd imagine that they certainly will...perhaps even in our lifetimes. Clearly only a handful of countries/consortiums will be technologically/financially capable of such a feat. Will they and they alone dictate what occurs? I'm also curious about the aforementioned questions in re: to Mars.
Anyone here have facts? Opinions?

I'm curious what people is the best way in which to conduct an astromart transaction. I'm assuming that a tracking number or delivery confirmation for the seller and a money order for the buyer? Anyone have an opinion of which combination is best...USPS, Fed-Ex, UPS and which form of sending money is the safest? I'd also imagine that "best" could mean with a minimum of time invested, hassle. Just curious to read what sort of arrangements people feel work well and provide a little piece of mind...

I'm curious...doesn't listing something with no price...only "make offer" or something of the sort seem a little too E-Bayish?

Hi everyone,

I'm a bit of a newbie. I have a C-8 which I am selling as it's just too big to comfortably move (especially in my small car). I'd appreciate any recommendations for a decent, portable scope. At face value the ETX or RA-90 looks good, but I've heard it's a bit of a toy. I am also cost conscious and the lower the price the better. Maybe a shortube 80 with slow motion cables?

Criteria :

1. Portability.
2. Cost (under 300 would be terrific, but perhaps I dream).
3. Mount/stability that is decent and user friendly enough to move about the sky.

Thanks,
Tony

I remember from a few weeks back that there is an enthusiastic contingent of Ohio State fans who read/post here fairy often. I'd like to offer Ohio State congrats for a remarkable season, prevailing in many close games, and culminating with the closest of all...a double overtime Fiesta Bowl. A perfect record is quite an achievement.

Hi everyone,

I am wondering about the difference between an APO (seemingly a majority pick for the pinnacle of scopes) and a less expensive achromatic (I believe that's the correct term). From reading posts I gather that an APO has less "false color" and more refined optics (glass cut to a more exacting standard?) as one would expect from something of that cost. However, my grasp is rather vague. What exactly is the difference? Both in perfomance and manufacturing?In terms of performance what does an APO gove that others don't. Do APOs simply have better cut glass, or a different glass, or special coatings?

Thanks
Tony