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Posts Made By: Bill Byrd

February 29, 2004 11:45 PM Forum: Refractors

Apogee 102mm X 550mm Objective??

Posted By Bill Byrd
I know it's a long shot but I'll ask here anyway: Has anyone had any experience with this lens? I'm curious as to its optical performance and as to what kind of cell it comes in. I'm thinking of making a fairly portable, quick look scope and a short focus refractor would be nice.
TIA, Bill in SA

March 20, 2004 07:05 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Meade 10" f/10 LX OTA Weight?

Posted By Bill Byrd
Needed for a friend.
Thanks!
Bill in SA

April 18, 2004 06:45 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Hibiscus in TX

Posted By Bill Byrd
This poor plant survived the winter (drug it in and out based on the possibility of a freeze) and was looking pretty run down. It's bouncing back and just started blooming.
Bill in SA

April 22, 2004 01:42 AM Forum: Pictures of Me and My Telescope and........

Re: Fast Scope, Fast Car, Good Dog

Posted By Bill Byrd
Nice...each one! Although I prefer a lab...and I'm mostly a reflector kinda guy...and it looks like I'm gonna end up with a small turbo in my next scope haul..errr, car that is. Love the color of the car!
Bill in SA

May 15, 2004 05:14 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

TX Hibiscus

Posted By Bill Byrd
Our poor hibiscus survived the winter and has put on quite a show this spring. Here's today's bloom with water drops from its morning drink.
Bill in SA

May 19, 2004 02:47 AM Forum: Bad to the Bone Autos

Turbo Scope Hauler

Posted By Bill Byrd
Got a new-to-me 2003 PT Cruiser a couple of weeks ago. Turbo so I can get to the observing spot quickly. 8) Sun roof so I can let the scope in the back equalize to the outside temp. Fair amount of room with the rear seats flipped forward. More room if the rear seats are removed. Either way, fun to drive!!
Bill in SA

June 9, 2004 03:02 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Brick Frog??

Posted By Bill Byrd
This little (~1") guy has been hanging (literally wink ) around our front door for a couple of weeks, usually pretty green since he's a tree frog. Tonight he was in a corner of the bricks and colored to match the bricks as best he could.
Bill in SA

June 13, 2004 09:35 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

I think these are related to the aphids...

Posted By Bill Byrd
...on the Butterfly Weed plant we bought.
Bill in SA

June 20, 2004 01:57 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Scope Hauler....Hauls Scope

Posted By Bill Byrd
Okay so as equipment goes...I guess this is an accessory?

My new (to me) PT Cruiser is a fairly roomy little vehicle. It's a good daily driver and has plenty of room in the rear for riders (most times) or for scopes when the sky cooperates. I had hauled some of my smaller scopes before tonight but this was the first time to load the "big" scope in back. It's a 14.5" self-made creation. With the rear seats folded forward, there was plenty of room for everything, although I didn't try to cram the big EQ platform in there too. I think it would fit but I figured I'd try the basics first. 8)

Here's a shot from the back.
Bill in SA

July 29, 2004 03:04 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Moth?

Posted By Bill Byrd
Maybe a hummingbird moth? It was almost 2" long.
Pic taken in darkness so the focus could be better. :S
Bill in SA

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