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Equipment Wanted / Powermate and EP
« Last post by Julio Cruz on February 06, 2020, 12:54:40 pm »
Looking for 2" 2x Powermate and 22mm and 31+mm EP, Nagler type or at least 82 degrees eyepieces.  Let me know. 

text 941-999-8991

thanks

julio
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Sidewalk Astronomy for February 1st (NO GO)
« Last post by Jonathan Sabin on February 01, 2020, 03:34:29 pm »
I really hate canceling events, but I tried to put it off as long as I possibly could. The screen shot is the cloud-cover forecast for tonight at around 8:00 p.m.

Some weather models were showing a possibility of some clearing, but most of the forecasts are indicating that it won't clear up until closer to midnight tonight.

Plus, one typically reliable model is showing a brief period of light showers right in the middle of the evening while we'd be set up. Not the best conditions for observing. :(

Because of the way the lunar phases worked out this year... we actually have another Sidewalk Astronomy event slated this month!

Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies on Saturday, February 29th, when we're scheduled to have our next event at the Celery Fields!
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Sidewalk Astronomy for February 2020
« Last post by Jonathan Sabin on January 31, 2020, 01:36:12 pm »
Maybe.... maybe not!

Hey all...

As long as there's still the possibility for an unexpected change in the forecast, I'm not anxious to call off tomorrow night's (Saturday, Feb 1) Sidewalk Astronomy at Riverview.

That said, it doesn't look promising!

As of right now, the scenario for tomorrow evening appears to be total overcast until around 8:00 p.m., dropping to 50% cloud coverage by around 10:00.

The real clear skies aren't expected until 11:00 or later.

I'll make the final call as early tomorrow afternoon as I can. It really depends on how 'stable' the current forecast remains.

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Equipment for Sale/Trade / Celestron 127 MAK
« Last post by Jonathan Sabin on January 27, 2020, 07:15:14 pm »
Celestron 127 MAK for sale. Only $250!

Barely-used 6" Celestron 127 MAK Computerized Telescope

Accessories include iPhone bracket for photography, eyepieces.

Paid approximately $600 in mid-2019.

Asking only $250.


For more information or questions, please direct all inquiries to:

Mitch Leon
maleon49@gmail.com
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Astronomy Questions and more for LGDSO members and visitors alike! / Re: Myakka State Park Event
« Last post by Jonathan Sabin on January 27, 2020, 11:14:09 am »
My rough count for Saturday night was 100 over the course of the evening. And 17 scopes all totaled.

All in all, a great show!
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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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