Comments for MBS Astronomy http://mbsastronomy.com Astronomy for Real People Sun, 23 May 2010 17:29:08 -0700 hourly 1 Comment on Afton Canyon Campground by George Walker http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/06/04/afton-canyon-campground/comment-page-1/#comment-3895 George Walker Sun, 23 May 2010 17:29:08 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=556#comment-3895 i enjoy camping specially in dense wooded tropical forests. camping is a fun way to spend time with your friends too."-: i enjoy camping specially in dense wooded tropical forests. camping is a fun way to spend time with your friends too.”-:

]]> Comment on Will Mars Appear as Big as The Full Moon?!!! by Ken Klassy http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/08/13/will-mars-appear-as-big-as-the-moon/comment-page-1/#comment-3836 Ken Klassy Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:40:29 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=722#comment-3836 We saw it in Antarctica! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenklassy/3534061155/ What do you think? We saw it in Antarctica!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenklassy/3534061155/

What do you think?

]]> Comment on Captain Ippei by Stellarvue 80mm Raptor review. | MBS Astronomy http://mbsastronomy.com/members/captain-ippei/comment-page-1/#comment-3795 Stellarvue 80mm Raptor review. | MBS Astronomy Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:19:51 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?page_id=162#comment-3795 [...] Captain Ippei [...] [...] Captain Ippei [...]

]]> 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 Astrophography with a 1 1/4″ focuser by rick sullivan http://mbsastronomy.com/2009/03/13/astrophography-with-a-1-14-focuser/comment-page-1/#comment-2866 rick sullivan Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:56 +0000 http://mbsastronomy.com/?p=238#comment-2866 Hi, I just got an Omni 150 like yours for myself for christmas. I have a seen your set up video and have been trying to get an idea of your set up and learn from your journey into AP. I've seen your how to on your focuser mod on cloudynights and just found your website..not stalking, just trying to learn from what you have accomplished. :) I have a t-ring and adaptor on order for my DSLR to attach to the Omni. Does this article say that I won't be able to focus through the 1.25" focuser? Is that why you changed to the 2"? Thanks, Rick Hi,

I just got an Omni 150 like yours for myself for christmas. I have a seen your set up video and have been trying to get an idea of your set up and learn from your journey into AP. I’ve seen your how to on your focuser mod on cloudynights and just found your website..not stalking, just trying to learn from what you have accomplished. :)

I have a t-ring and adaptor on order for my DSLR to attach to the Omni. Does this article say that I won’t be able to focus through the 1.25″ focuser? Is that why you changed to the 2″?

Thanks,
Rick

]]> 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 [...]

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