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Dew heaters from Kitchen appliances

Posted by Malcolm Bird 01/08/2016 08:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

Don't throw out that old toaster!!

New custom foam for your astro gear!

Posted by David Standen 04/12/2015 07:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

Has your eyepiece case seen better days? Has your pick-n-pluck been plucked one to many times?

Curing Uncle Rod’s Shakes

Posted by Rod Mollise 11/25/2014 08:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

In some ways, today’s imported telescope tripods are surprisingly good. Particularly the ubiquitous Chinese 2-inch diameter steel legged jobs. Sadly, however, almost all have a weak link. Their spreaders are pitiful. Unckle Rod just might have found a cure for that...

A bit of the past for the New Year

Posted by Steve Hollenbach 12/31/2012 08:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Philosophical)

Well the world didn't end after all... I wrote this a long time ago just after I left the Navy, and updated it recently.

The Astrogizmos Astrogazer

Posted by Glen Ward 08/21/2012 07:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

The Astrogizmos Astrogazer

Tips on using the AG as a permanent installation.

A "NEW" APPROACH FOR TESTING OPTICAL TRAINS - posted for Samuel de Roa

Posted by Paul Walsh 05/05/2012 07:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

Trying to corner a long-term concern in the astro-amateur world through the “slanted edge” method

Celestrons C8 XLT vs Intes MK-67 vs Takahashi TSA-102 on Jupiter

Posted by Ralph Aguirre 10/03/2011 07:15AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

A Fun Night with Three Popular Scopes Observing Jupiter

One Minute Venus

Posted by Eric David 10/23/2010 07:00AM   (Articles/Solar-System)

Don't miss the best chance to see Venus in the daytime!

Some thoughts refractors versus reflectors.

Posted by daniel mounsey 08/11/2010 07:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

Some thoughts refractors versus reflectors.

Among other things, a shootout between a Takahashi FS152 on a Temma EM200 and a Starmaster 14.5 Hybrid

"...But who are you?" updated 5/31/2011

Posted by Steve Hollenbach 06/07/2010 07:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Philosophical)

“No Faith”, “Universal Divinity” or “I think therefore I am, but who are you?!”

More About Brandons

Posted by Rick McDaniel 03/20/2010 06:09PM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Equipmentoptics)

More About Brandons

Response to Robert Morein's Brandon Article

A Summer Under the Stars

Posted by Darren Drake 01/07/2010 08:00AM   (Articles/Other-Articles/Other)

A Summer Under the Stars

Imagine being responsible for having to satisfy the curiosity of a large group of aspiring young astronomers eager to see the universe and they are on their way to see you....