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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject: Astronomy for Dummies like me -- off subject |
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Amongst our forum members, are there any amateur astronomers?
I got the bug recently and wish to pick some experienced brains on the matter.
PMs welcomed.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15718 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:26 am Post subject: Re: Astronomy for Dummies like me -- off subject |
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Here you go Handy...plenty of info in this lot mate.
Google Search Result
Cheers, Vince
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TXCountryboy Member
Joined: Dec 14, 2006 Posts: 30 Location: Texas
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: Astronomy for Dummies like me -- off subject |
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I only know one star - the one that guides me home. The North Star. The angle above the horizon corresponds to yer latitude.
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Handloader Super Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 1032 Location: Phoenix, Arizona
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Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:16 pm Post subject: Re: Astronomy for Dummies like me -- off subject |
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Vince: I appreciate the link. "Astronomy for Dummies" has been an excellent written source and lead to the purchase of a nice telescope which I took to the northern country for some viewing. Its got a computer controlled finder. Once properly aligned, you simply input the code for the features you wish to see. It does the rest. Focus and enjoy. Amazing, simply amazing. Nebulas, galaxies, planets, star clusters, double stars -- all in splendid detail,
I know this is a forum for firearms and hunting and related subjects, but, the next time you are relaxing under those stars, imagine that you could get a lot closer.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15718 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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