Posts Made By: Greg Shaffer

John SCHUSTER said:

WHY IS ASTROMART NOT ALLOWING PHOTOS IN MY AD???

Russ Carroll said:

http://www.iau.org/public/themes/why_is_astronomy_important/

From the article:

"The fruits of scientific and technological development in astronomy, especially in areas such as optics and electronics, have become essential to our day-to-day life, with applications such as personal computers, communication satellites, mobile phones, Global Positioning Systems, solar panels and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.

Not to mention the important role that astronomy has played worldwide throughout history by constantly revolutionising our thinking. In the past, astronomy has been used to measure time, mark the seasons, and navigate the vast oceans. As one of the oldest sciences astronomy is part of every culture’s history and roots. It inspires us with beautiful images and promises answers to questions such as, “Where do we come from?� It acts as a window onto the immense size and complexity of space, putting Earth into perspective and promoting global citizenship and pride in our home planet."

Worth a read.

Rod Kaufman said:

For exercising his right to freedom of speech. I'm outraged over this attack on our constitutional rights. Fear the folk that fears your right to speak your mind:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/07/us/guns--ammo-editor-resigns-after-gun-control-column/

Mark hoefler said:

Hey folks,
I am trying to return to my first childhood hobby. Astronomy. At one time I was in the top user list here on astromart. I lost my vision for awhile(damm MS) but I still have some. I have been gone for several years, at least inactive.

I just renewed today(purple), I want to see how it goes before I commit to full year member ships. I do have a question. It says I have 40 ads left. I suspect this means that with the current system, I can only place "x" many ads depending on my membership level. Is this correct? Secondly, do "wanted" ads count in that 40?

I am going to be looking for many ATM items. My twin boys and I are about to build several 6" f/5 newts.

Anyway, hello and I hope to be around for awhile.
Mark Hoefler
Littleton Colorado
My former user name was hoefler4 IIRC

Michael Luskin said:

Sorry to bother you, but I am a new user who has inherited a Celestron catadioptric C90 telescope in perfect condition (not a scratch), with case in perfect condition, 5 X 24 mm eyepiece, parts still in plastic. It was stored in an attic two decades AND ALSO a 6 inch reflector, 6 inch Pancro mirror, Brandon 24 mm EYL. The original owner had a leather case with felt lining custom made for it, which a saddle maker just appraised for $1200. Excellent condition. Stored in attic two decades.

I am a registered user of this web site, but do not see where I POST items and their pictures to sell. I also have no idea how to set a reserve (minimum price?). Help appreciated.

Rod Kaufman said:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/01/13/iranian-news-agency-says-the-u-s-is-secretly-run-by-nazi-space-aliens-really/
I mean you can't make this stuff up...

Rod Kaufman said:

For not killing yourself with one...
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/57502295-90/gun-suicide-eliason-prevention.html.csp
Saves the gun store owners from having to clean-up the mess and you get all the information you want...

Dave Snope said:


About 4 million people have signed up for private health care plans under the Affordable Care Act, Obama said Tuesday night at an Organizing for Action event in Washington, urging his supporters to keep pushing to enroll as many people as possible before the March 31 deadline.

“We’re going to make a big push these last few weeks,� Obama told OFA volunteers and officials. “I can talk, my team can talk here in Washington, but it’s not going to make as much of a difference as if you are out there making the case. The work you’re doing is God’s work. It is hard work.�

Jason Adamik said:

I am a very long-time and loyal Astromarter with a perfect rating. I supported AMart before it was required though I really didn't post too many ads. Now I am trying to sell some items to raise money due to job loss. My ads in the books/pubs. section seem to be removed quite soon after they are put up. I can't imagine why. I am not like a pseudo-dealer selling so many thousands of dollars of items using a regular account, for example. I am just selling a few things here and there.