Subject: Neil deGrasse Tyson is no Carl Sagan......Cosmos returns
Neil deGrasse Tyson is no Carl Sagan......Cosmos returns
February 28th, 2014 at 11:32 am ESTHello Friend, That's right. Neil deGrasse Tyson is no Carl Sagan, and that's because he ain't pretending to be. Tyson is exceptionally good at being himself, which is why I believe he will do a splendid job of heralding in the newCOSMOS when it fina ...
The Marriage of Meade & Celestron
February 27th, 2014 at 4:55 pm ESTHello Friend, Meade and Celestron get married? Indeed..... You will recall I mentioned previously you that the question to ask was not which is the better brand between the two, but what was the best telescope that would meet your needs. And in the ...
Meade versus Celestron. Court is now in session...
February 26th, 2014 at 11:29 am ESTHello Friend, It's a battle that has been going on for years. Meade vrs. Celestron Two of the major players in the telescope business, and each having it's own strengths. And oddly enough, bothCompa ...
Meade versus Celestron. Court is now in session....
February 26th, 2014 at 11:25 am ESTHello Friend, It's a battle that has been going on for years. Meade vrs. Celestron Two of the major players in the telescope business, and each having it's own strengths. And oddly enough, bothCom ...
A remarkable discovery in the annals of Astronomy
February 25th, 2014 at 11:42 am ESTHello Friend, Who the heck is Oscar Duhalde?? And who the heck is Robert McNaught? Names that you've likely never heard of. But you've heard of Ian Shelton. Yes, the credited discoverer of Supernova 1987a , who just happensto live closeby in Richm ...
Want a Gold medal in astronomy? Here's how you do it
February 23rd, 2014 at 10:44 am ESTHello Friend, Well there simply is no doubt about it now. Team Canada simply rocks when it comes to showing the superiority of our hockey skills internationally. After the 3-0 win this morning, over the devasted Swedes, who gave a gallant fight, b ...
Finally this NEW Digital View finder, works just like an eyepiece
February 22nd, 2014 at 11:45 am ESTHello Friend, Amateur Astronomers can now rejoice. We just received this exciting new accessory, from our buddy Rock Mallin, and it's in stock at Khanscope, The New MALLINCAM DVF is a special Digital View Finder compatible with all astronomical v ...
A brilliant lesson you can learn from the Canadian Womens Hockey team in Sochi
February 21st, 2014 at 11:37 am ESTHello Friend, There was a brilliant lesson that the Canadian Women's hockey team taught us all in Sochi yesterdaywhen they went for the gold, and delivered the goods. And it's one that applies to observing and CCD imaging as well. I told you about ...
Rock Mallin's "secret weapon" to observe in light polluted skies
February 20th, 2014 at 10:07 am ESTHello Friend, It's still somewhat of a secret you know. Many folks, still have not caught on to the fact that you can actually see deep sky objects from your lightpolluted backyard in the city with a device by Canadian inventor Rock Mallin. Now Roc ...
I'd kill for a dark sky!
February 19th, 2014 at 12:07 pm ESTHello Friend, Well you might not want to go that far. But I heard someone say that once at a Star party.Dunno who, cos it was kinda dark.. The night skies are diminishing. It's no secret to anyone, that we are gradually losing the night skies, due ...