Comments for MBS Astronomy http://mbsastronomy.com Astronomy for Real People Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:18:29 -0700 hourly 1 Comment on Astrophography with a 1 1/4″ focuser by fuadramsey http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/03/13/astrophography-with-a-1-14-focuser/comment-page-1/#comment-2987 fuadramsey Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:18:29 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=238#comment-2987 Yes it will focus (from what I remember). I moved to a 2" focuser to install a coma corrector. It corrects the edge distortions you will see in photographs with this fast scope. I was also concerned with no glass infront of my camera's sensor. The new focuser can accommodate for this. I sent you an email with more info. Yes it will focus (from what I remember). I moved to a 2″ focuser to install a coma corrector. It corrects the edge distortions you will see in photographs with this fast scope. I was also concerned with no glass infront of my camera’s sensor. The new focuser can accommodate for this. I sent you an email with more info.

]]> Comment on Tripod Pads by jwohlfeil http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/09/22/tripod-pads/comment-page-1/#comment-2515 jwohlfeil Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:17 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=896#comment-2515 Nice addition to your astronomy gear. Glad to hear they worked out great. I may need to order a set for my mount. Nice addition to your astronomy gear. Glad to hear they worked out great. I may need to order a set for my mount.

]]> Comment on Blue Sky Meadow Outreach, July 6th, 13th and 20th, 2009 by Madeline Hall http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/07/22/blue-sky-meadow-outreach-july-6th-13th-and-20th-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-2319 Madeline Hall Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:11:40 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=675#comment-2319 It was such a privilege to have you work with our Summer Science Camp kids at Blue Sky Meadow. All were from urban and economically disadvantaged areas and few had ever excperienced a dark sky. We hope you will consider us a partner, and we welcome your involvement in our year-round programs (elementary-high school, with college students coming soon). We hope to expand our astronomy capabilities and outreach. This includes, but is not limited to, being a "home" for a local/regional club or event, hosting star parties, offering special programs for students and families, and securing equipment. I'm happy to talk with anyone who is willing to work with us to expand horizons! Thank you for all you have done for us, and for keeping our gaze upward. Madeline Hall, Director Los Angeles County Education Foundation (LACEF) (nonprofit owner and operator of Blue Sky Meadow) 562-940-1602 It was such a privilege to have you work with our Summer Science Camp kids at Blue Sky Meadow. All were from urban and economically disadvantaged areas and few had ever excperienced a dark sky. We hope you will consider us a partner, and we welcome your involvement in our year-round programs (elementary-high school, with college students coming soon).

We hope to expand our astronomy capabilities and outreach. This includes, but is not limited to, being a “home” for a local/regional club or event, hosting star parties, offering special programs for students and families, and securing equipment. I’m happy to talk with anyone who is willing to work with us to expand horizons! Thank you for all you have done for us, and for keeping our gaze upward.

Madeline Hall, Director
Los Angeles County Education Foundation (LACEF)
(nonprofit owner and operator of Blue Sky Meadow)
562-940-1602

]]> Comment on How to Get Started In Astronomy by Jim Ruehlin http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/03/12/how-to-get-started-in-astronomy/comment-page-1/#comment-2203 Jim Ruehlin Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:36:20 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/wordpress/?p=83#comment-2203 Nice summary of how to get started - it's helpful to a newb like me. I especially like the cerveza as an integral part of astronomy gear. Most "getting started" columns miss that. Nice summary of how to get started – it’s helpful to a newb like me. I especially like the cerveza as an integral part of astronomy gear. Most “getting started” columns miss that.

]]> Comment on Julian Starfest 2009 by Brian http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/08/25/julian-starfest-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-2161 Brian Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:59:55 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=752#comment-2161 Dude, those are great pics. I love the last one of Nightfall with the Milky Way above, and red streaks along the ground from all the red flashlights. Very cool. Thanks again for a great trip guys! Dude, those are great pics. I love the last one of Nightfall with the Milky Way above, and red streaks along the ground from all the red flashlights. Very cool. Thanks again for a great trip guys!

]]> Comment on Members by Julian Starfest 2009 | MBS Astronomy http://mbsastronomy.com/members/comment-page-1/#comment-2140 Julian Starfest 2009 | MBS Astronomy Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:35:47 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/wordpress/?page_id=92#comment-2140 [...] Members [...] [...] Members [...]

]]> Comment on Afton Canyon Campground by Matthew Ota http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/06/04/afton-canyon-campground/comment-page-1/#comment-933 Matthew Ota Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:37:26 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=556#comment-933 Great clear California skies...I miss them Matthew Ota Orange Co Astronomers 2000-2008 Lebanon, New Hampshire Great clear California skies…I miss them

Matthew Ota
Orange Co Astronomers 2000-2008
Lebanon, New Hampshire

]]> Comment on Finderscope turned Guidescope by Captain Ippei http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/03/30/finderscope-turned-guidescope/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Captain Ippei Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:56:13 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/wordpress/?p=19#comment-5 Very informative article. Good use of existing resources and doesn't take too much time. Well done! Very informative article. Good use of existing resources and doesn’t take too much time. Well done!

]]> Comment on RAS A Success by Brian http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/03/29/ras-a-success/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Brian Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:24:41 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=378#comment-4 Dude, looks great! I love the Leo Trio. Dude, looks great! I love the Leo Trio.

]]> Comment on How to Get Started In Astronomy by Hot News » Messier Catalog http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/03/12/how-to-get-started-in-astronomy/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Hot News » Messier Catalog Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:10:23 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/wordpress/?p=83#comment-3 [...] Pinwheel Galaxy - One Trillion Stars and Counting...Messier Objects « Astronomy for dummies...How to Get Started In Astronomy | MBS Astronomy... « Jim Boeheim Shugo Chara Episode 74 » © 2009 [...] [...] Pinwheel Galaxy – One Trillion Stars and Counting…Messier Objects « Astronomy for dummies…How to Get Started In Astronomy | MBS Astronomy… « Jim Boeheim Shugo Chara Episode 74 » © 2009 [...]

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