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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Autoguiding the MT with Wedge in EQ Mode
» by jbozeman June 30th, 2009 at 8:26 am » Comments (0)
My observing buddy, Joe Thompson "gifted" me with a new Orion StarShoot DSCI II last Saturday night. He purchased it several months ago, then decided to stick with his DSLR ...more »Central Star Anyone?!
» by Steve June 26th, 2009 at 2:02 am » Comments (0)
Through some miracle it actually cleared up tonight! Stephen and I got back from Milford, NH and immediately set up the TAL-2 and the 4" f/15 Jaegers. I ...more »Observing the Sun at Robotics and Space Camp in Wesson, Mississippi
» by Jim_Stephens June 22nd, 2009 at 6:05 pm » Comments (1)
Dr. Kevin McKone of Copiah-Lincoln Community College invited me to visit his robotics and space campers to hold a solar observing session last week on June 17th. As in ...more »Mini Tower with wedge in EQ Mode AP First Light!
» by jbozeman June 22nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm » Comments (1)
This time of year you get your clear skies when you can. A window of opportunity opened up yesterday afternoon, and it looked like I might be able to ...more »Who’ll Stop the Rain?
» by Steve June 21st, 2009 at 10:53 am » Comments (0)
Remember that song from Credence Clearwater Revival? It won't stop playing in my head! It's been over two weeks, maybe three, since we've had a night of observing. ...more »Mini Tower with Wedge in EQ Mode
» by jbozeman June 19th, 2009 at 5:13 pm » Comments (0)
It seems June is the monsoon month here in West Texas. Try as I might, I haven't perfected the cloud filter! Steve shipped me the new wedge several weeks ago. ...more »New Version of 8401 Firmware Available
» by deepskytraveler June 14th, 2009 at 8:35 pm » Comments (1)
I noticed yesterday that iOptron had posted a new version of the 8401 firmware on their web site. This version is dated 090606. It replaces version 090505 which contained the weird "Sync ...more »» by Steve June 10th, 2009 at 1:02 pm » Comments (0)
Paul Cezanne has all but conquered the Messier list with his binoculars. You can check out his notes at http://notthepainter.com/ Now, he wants to take on the Herchel ...more »