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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Re: Myakka State Park Event
« Last post by Wolf Schutze on January 26, 2020, 04:07:41 PM »
Yup! That was a good time last night. How many were in the crowd is there a count yet?

It was fun listening to Dennis teach people what they are looking at.

Wolf.
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Myakka State Park Event
« Last post by Ed McDonough on January 26, 2020, 03:41:59 PM »
I thought that was a great event last night at Myakka State Park. Perhaps the best skies ever for an LGDSO event. The combination of the venue and the skies made this a memorable night indeed.
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Equipment for Sale/Trade / Re: CRAZY-GOOD DEAL on an 8" SCT!
« Last post by Ed McDonough on January 26, 2020, 03:35:52 PM »
Holy crap that's a great deal. Regular price is $2K.
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Equipment for Sale/Trade / CRAZY-GOOD DEAL on an 8" SCT!
« Last post by Jonathan Sabin on January 26, 2020, 12:45:23 PM »
SOLD!!
SOLD!!
SOLD!!

Celestron CPC 800 GPS XLT plus accessories

Former LGDSO member Marc Ellis has found himself in a "must move quickly" situation, and is giving up his very lightly used Celestron CPC 800 GPS XLT scope, along with a couple of eyepieces and a Celestron Powertank.

Photos are attached, it's all in great shape, and you likely won't find a better price without going into a telescope store wearing a pair of pantyhose on your head!  ;D

Replacement cost for all of this stuff is just about $2000.

First person to bring Marc $500 gets it all!

As always, please contact the seller directly with questions, etc.

Marc M. Ellis
marc@h2opictures.com
www.h2opictures.com
941-201-7745
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Re: Fundamentals of Astrophotography Think and Drink - SOLD OUT!!!
« Last post by Jeff Bolton on January 10, 2020, 12:54:27 PM »
Sue an I really enjoyed it. Great presentation.
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Re: Fundamentals of Astrophotography Think and Drink - SOLD OUT!!!
« Last post by Wolf Schutze on January 09, 2020, 05:31:54 PM »
Yes!! It was off the wall! Ed and I ended up sitting on the steps. i think it was a well received presentation.

Wolf.
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Fundamentals of Astrophotography Think and Drink - SOLD OUT!!!
« Last post by Ed McDonough on January 09, 2020, 11:23:41 AM »
I would say that the Fundamentals of Astrophotography Think and Drink last night at the Bishop Planetarium was a rip roaring success. It was totally sold out and folks were actually turned away. Jim Mack did a masterful presentation supported by the usual suspects - Sean, Dave, Andy H, George and Wolf. The Bishop Planetarium folks were overwhelmed and very pleased at the turnout and the presentation.

It was interesting that in the crowd of 115, only 5 or 6 had telescopes. So it became evident that just the topic piqued enough interest to draw that big of a crowd. Folks came away with a very clear idea of what's needed to get started in this very intricate phase of our beloved hobby. The folks from Johnson Camera in Bradenton were in attendance and Jim gave them a shout out as they are starting to carry some of the needed equipment.

It was a wonderful evening!!!
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Sidewalk Astronomy for January 2020 <NO GO>
« Last post by Jonathan Sabin on January 04, 2020, 10:23:55 AM »

I am calling tonight's Sidewalk Astronomy at Robinson Preserve a "NO GO" due to the weather forecast.

It's rarely an easy decision because of our incredibly fickle weather, but the following seemed pretty likely:


• The last of today's showers would potentially extend up until around the time most of us would either be heading out and/or setting up our equipment.


• The odds of it being mostly overcast at least until 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. are fairly high.


• Once the skies do start to clear up nicely (which likely won't happen until almost 10:00 p.m.), there is a good chance that we'd be subject to unacceptably-windy conditions. I saw that there could be sustained 23 mph winds from the NW out there in the latter part of the evening.



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Equipment for Sale/Trade / Sold Orion Atlas EQ-G mount
« Last post by Jim Rutenbeck on December 26, 2019, 10:17:56 AM »
SOLD

For Sale: Orion Atlas EQ-G computerized Go-To mount.  Mount is in excellent condition.  The tripod and counter weights show some wear but are perfectly functional.  40 pound equipment capacity.  Equipped with a dual-width dovetail saddle.  Included are hand control, 2-11 pound counter weights, illuminated polar axis scope, 12 volt dc power cable.  The tripod has 2 inch steel legs.   Located in Sarasota.  Price $850.
For additional information please contact Jim Rutenbeck at cell phone 309-738-2333.
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Re: Anyone have opinions on Telrad and Rigel Quick Finders on SCT
« Last post by Jim Rutenbeck on December 21, 2019, 12:34:28 PM »
I own both the Telrad and the Rigel (on different scopes) and find them useful in getting the telescope placed close to your target.  If you can, leave the 8x50 in place and add the Telrad to your SCT.   Then use the Telrad first and if the object is not in the field of the SCT check for it in the 8x50 finder and center as needed.  The Telrad is a minor investment to try it.
Jim
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