Astromony

[AGDLynn]

Hey!

Who is the GC'er that is into astronomy and has a telescope?

Thanks!

[Psi U MC Vito]

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[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by AGDLynn

Hey!

Who is the GC'er that is into astronomy and has a telescope?

Thanks!

Yep. That would be me.

I think there's another GCer who has one, too. I forgot who it was, though.

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

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lol

[AGDLynn]

Okay, hubby was laughing hysterically last night about some astronomy cartoon strip and I said that I should pass it on to you. When we are both in the "computer room" at the same time, I will find out what it is and pass it on.

He also recommends www.cloudynights.com if you don't already know about it. I think he's posted some stuff there.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by AGDLynn

He also recommends www.cloudynights.com if you don't already know about it. I think he's posted some stuff there.

Hmm, I can't say that I've heard of that company. There's a British company I go through to get my astronomy stuff. I order a lot of things from my astronomy magazines, too.

[AGDLynn]

Editorial Commentary

Our goal at Cloudy Nights is to assist amateur astronomers in better understanding the equipment that goes with the hobby. We strive to accomplish this goal in three ways.

by providing a forum for reviews of telescopes and accessories
by providing a forum for commentary articles on the many facets of the hobby that touch equipment
by encouraging and sponsoring events and contests to get kids and beginners interested in the hobby

For most amateurs the decision of which telescope to purchase is a difficult and expensive one. We wish to ease this decision by providing a forum for reviews and commentary articles. Each amateur is different and has different needs and requirements. Part of the education process for an amateur is discovering what their needs are. While one amateur finds that instrument A is perfect for their needs, another amateur may not. Which fits your needs (and is therefor the "best") is for you, the individual reader to decide.
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Hubby posted an article a few years ago about an old Sears telescope he had bought and later sold. He was contacted a couple of months ago from a guy that had bought it from the person hubby sold it to. This guy has several Sears telescopes and considers hubby the best.

[BadCat25]

thegreatcourses.com has some super astronomy CDs made by some heavyweight astronomers. I have one on the Hubble telescope and it is super.

[AGDLynn]

Thanks, I'll let him know. I think we get that catalog but not sure he has ever ordered anything.