Posts Made By: Bill Possel

November 29, 2005 12:48 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars Observation (November 27, 2005)

Posted By Bill Possel

Carlos

Thanks for another outstanding drawing! It's amazing what you can see under your "average" conditions.

What eyepieces do you use?

Thanks
Bill

December 15, 2005 04:29 AM Forum: Eyepieces

UO 2" Konig etc.

Posted By Bill Possel

Hi Steve

I borrowed a friends 32mm Konig II and used it on my TEC6. To me it looked pretty darn good even out to the edge! He uses it with his 12.5" f/5 dob and the central 75-80% of the FOV looks very good. I think it's a terrific eyepiece!

Thanks
Bill

December 19, 2005 12:06 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

Mars Observation (December 17, 2005)

Posted By Bill Possel

Hi Carlos

Another very nice drawing despite the "average" seeing. When do you predict that Mars will be too small again for observing?

Thanks
Bill

December 19, 2005 12:08 AM Forum: Solar System Observing

A Noteworthy Prominence, 2005/12/18

Posted By Bill Possel

Hi Dave

We didn't see the sun here this afternoon. Have you seen any pictures or drawings of the prominence?

Thanks
Bill

December 27, 2005 04:08 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Saturn Observation (December 26, 2005)

Posted By Bill Possel

Hi Carlos

Very nice! I read that Damian Peach observed the north polar region for the first time in past five years. Did you notice it? I believe he said it was blue.

Thanks
Bill

January 9, 2006 12:31 PM Forum: Solar System Observing

Light Cup Missionary

Posted By Bill Possel

Ron

Wonderful article! I also think that showing kids objects through a telescope is one of the true joys of our hobby. Thank you for taking the time to show these children the marvels of our universe!

Bill

January 16, 2006 12:51 PM Forum: Deep Sky Observing

Visitor Needs Observing Site Near Montgomery Al

Posted By Bill Possel

Hi Judson

I lived there about 8 years ago and was in the local observing club. Here's there website -

http://www.auburnastro.org/

They are terrific folks and I'm sure they can show you the best places to observe.

Have fun and Clear Skies!
Bill

January 28, 2006 12:42 PM Forum: Solar System Observing