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Posts Made By: Alan Koff

August 24, 2004 07:04 PM Forum: Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters

Major Prom Today 9:15-10:45AM EDT

Posted By Alan Koff
If anyone got a picture of this mornings prom/ejection please post it.
Squarely on the limb, a beautiful and massive prom bordering on a coronal mass ejection was evident. This is the largest prom by 10x that I've seen since last October's show. My less than acceptable photo efforts were for naught, sorry.
I'm praying that someone got a shot of this.
Here's a pic of the PST piggybacked on the C8 for the first time.
Al

September 8, 2004 07:44 PM Forum: Astro Binoculars

Apogee RA-88s/Hercules Mount

Posted By Alan Koff
Finally got my rig together, the 8" Hercules mount was about a 1/4" to narrow for the RA-88s, so I went with the 12" version. Tim at Helix is coming out with a 10" version in the very near future. This mount is smooth and can be dialed to hold even these binocs at zenith. I am very pleased with this set-up; simple, light and very stable....also very strong.
Al

April 4, 2005 11:36 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Used Burgess 127, Should I ?

Posted By Alan Koff
Buy one? Honest opinions would be greatly appreciated.
My new lifestyle, condo in FLA, has crimped my style a bit, no garage so the SCT has to go.
Should I just spend the bucks on a nice TV 102 or Tak?
Help me out here!
Big Al
PS I'm using a fork mount.

April 9, 2005 01:21 AM Forum: Coronado-Lunt-DayStar Solar Filters

A Fine Annular Eclipse in Juno Beach

Posted By Alan Koff
Some nice flares and surface features with a Pac-man size bite out of the old Sol. A very nice happy hour. Hope all the passer-bys enjoyed the views.
carpe diem,
Big Al

PST gets more use then all the scopes we have. WONDER WHY?

June 13, 2005 02:09 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Dielectric Diagonals

Posted By Alan Koff
Just had my first session my new WO dielectric SCT diagonal and all I can say is WOW!!! Not only did I not know what I've been missing, but these diagonals are real easy on the eyes as well.
Using a Russian built 5" Mak-Cass at 140x, Jupiter showed real contrast and detail in both hemishperes, even with less than ideal skies.
What an edge this piece of gear has provided me, it is well worth the bucks. And all this time I've used my funds for 'designer' EPs, when I should have concentrated more funds on the diagonal.
This has been an eye-opening experience.
Big Al

December 9, 2005 07:44 PM Forum: Star Parties

WSP ??? First Time For Everything !!!

Posted By Alan Koff
This will be my first WSP, although last year I had to sell my tix at the last minute, so I'm doubly psyched this year.
I'm bringing my Intes MN66 mounted on a SVP tripod. What measures do I have to take to maintain a steady or level rig on the sand? Or is not a real concern?
Happy Holidaze,
Al

January 23, 2006 01:00 PM Forum: Star Parties

WSP - I Can Almost Taste It !!!

Posted By Alan Koff
I know all of you probably noticed that there are only four weeks and counting 'til WSP. This time will pass quickly for me as I start a new job on the 30th by traveling to Cali for the week. Then I'm back and off to Orlando and Tampa to 'buddy-up' will distributors. I only have a week after that before WSP, the only week in February not 'planned'. The best part of these events are the people we meet, old friends and the new friends we will make.
See you all,
Al

January 24, 2006 04:12 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Waiting for Jupiter

Posted By Alan Koff
Well, Jupiter has finally made its way back into the morning sky and away from the moon enough to give some quality 'Red Spot' views. While I didn't take the time to do any imaging, only had 45 minutes before the moon was high enough to scatter light off the dew, I did take full observing advantage of a well positioned Great Red Spot this morning.
Of course, when getting up early one has to sacrifice good Saturn viewing. Oh well.
Just thought you might want to know. wink
Al


February 11, 2006 11:39 AM Forum: Star Parties

Favorite Targets at WSP

Posted By Alan Koff
Time to stir things up, time to get psyched-up!
Something for everyone, even some Moon action.
What are you targeting?
I'll let you in on my fave, and it's probably one of yours.
My wife and I call it 'Big O'!!! Not 'The Big O'. Omega Centauri.
Sombrero transits a little earlier.
So if the skies are clear and you are awake at 3A.M. and the dew isn't driving you nuts, look for me.
This is my short, short list.
Now if only the Moon weren't so close to Jupiter........

May 17, 2008 04:53 PM Forum: Eyepieces

Baader Coma Corrector

Posted By Alan Koff
Anyone have an experience with Baader's coma corrector?
I'm thinking of matching it up to a Hyperion 24mm and my China 32mm 70 degree EP for my 10" f/4.7 DOB.


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