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#208269 - 05/15/08 03:08 PM
Re: Dug out my 8" Dobsonian today.
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Registered: 10/23/03
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Yup. I've never used one but I hear they're pretty cool. 8" Intelliscope Not motorized but the system directs you on how to move the scope. The only drawback compared with the full-automatic system that the lack of motors means that it can't automatically track an object. But it certainly makes it a heck of a lot easier to find some tricky dim object! Sounds like it's time for an Axiom owner star party. 
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#208353 - 05/16/08 11:37 AM
Re: Dug out my 8" Dobsonian today.
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Registered: 03/07/05
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Loc: Glendale, Arizona
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Does it shoot missiles, too?  Seriously, that's a nice looking telescope. I remember I had a cheap one when I was a kid, but I ended up selling it so I could buy a bike. I really enjoy it when I get away from the city and I can actually see stars in the night sky.
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#208396 - 05/16/08 10:55 PM
Re: Dug out my 8" Dobsonian today.
[Re: PorterPlex]
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Registered: 10/23/03
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A very nice choice. That ought to be a heck of a nice scope. If you get it, do let us fellow stargazers know how it is.
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#208422 - 05/17/08 01:27 PM
Re: Dug out my 8" Dobsonian today.
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Registered: 11/29/06
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Loc: New Orleans, LA
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Sure Randy, as I mentioned before, my undergraduate degree, which is a B.S. in Chemistry, was originally intended to be pre-astronomy, but turned into pre-law. Viewing conditions in the city aren't that great and I don't have much time, but I still observe on occasion.
I'll add that I wonder how many guys seeing the thread title will be curious why you want to try an 8" sub, but'll take a look to read how the Dobsonian sounds. ... hook, line, and sinker John, seems like we have something in common; I too am a B.S. Chemist, but I'm curious about the combo of Chemistry and law. Patent lawyer for a chemical company? Scott
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#208435 - 05/17/08 03:43 PM
Re: Dug out my 8" Dobsonian today.
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Registered: 05/03/03
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Oh, like you'll ever get any info out of John.
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#208455 - 05/17/08 10:32 PM
Re: Dug out my 8" Dobsonian today.
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Scott, my bio(as much of it as I reveal on the web)is: Attorney(criminal prosecution, estate planning, investments, taxation); J.D. University of Michigan; undergraduate degree B.S. in Chemistry.
I've never made any significant professional use of my chemistry degree, but as it applies here my B.S. helps me wade through the BS a lot of audio is swimming in.
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#208569 - 05/19/08 11:27 PM
Re: Dug out my 8" Dobsonian today.
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A few of my favorite videos that will give you an idea of how microscopic our own solar system truely is compared to the rest of our galaxy and beyond... http://youtube.com/watch?v=jCVh07eSzB8http://youtube.com/watch?v=h3-Wnn_yCQk
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