Subject: Happy International Astronomy and Timbit Day!
Happy International Astronomy and Timbit Day!
May 10th, 2014 at 11:35 am ESTHello Friend, Today is a day of celebration. And a day of Timbits.I'll get to the Timbits part shortly.amateur astrononomers from all over, share the passion of their hobby with members of the general public.So today, if you live close to a city, you ...
Sharper than an Eagle Talon, dissecting Obamacare
May 9th, 2014 at 11:26 am ESTHello Friend,Sometimes I just feel lazy.But there is something about seeing a clear night, with a waxing or waning moonthat is just so inviting, that I just want to see it, and I'm certainly not going to haul out a telescope to do that,As you know, I ...
"I want more power" said Farley Mowat
May 8th, 2014 at 12:34 pm ESTHello Friend, The late Farley Mowat was a super cool dude. For one simple reason: He never let the truth, get in the way of the facts. You gotta think about what he said. He was an environmentalist way before most people even knew what that word m ...
How to learn the night sky, Caroline Herschel's way
May 7th, 2014 at 12:15 pm ESTHello Friend, Imagine you are the famous eighteenth century astronomer, Caroline Herschel. Yes, the famous sister of none other than William Herschel, who discovered the planet Uranus. She began stargazing on August 22, 1782, and kept a j ...
The CCD imagers dilemma
May 6th, 2014 at 11:31 am ESTHello Friend, Every year, at about this time, many amateur astronomers are getting ready for CCD imaging. There have been a few brave souls, who have persevered through this past Winter, however let's face it,that is not the majority. Your images w ...
Death of an amateur astronomer
May 5th, 2014 at 12:04 pm ESTHello Friend, One of the great joys of being in the telescope business, is that I meet so many wonderful people over the many years I've been in the business of selling telescopes. Amateur astronomers are great folks who are very friendly, and love ...
It's time for "Let's make a deal"
May 3rd, 2014 at 5:53 am ESTHello Friend, Well, it's finally time: The Astrocats weekend has arrived. Saturday May 3rd, and Sunday May 4th. And I've got some splendid news for you. Splendid news that will save you a ton of money if you are in the market for a Meade or Celestro ...
We are gearing up for Astrocats!
May 2nd, 2014 at 11:07 am ESTHello Friend, We are gearing up for the Astrocat's show this weekend, in Hamilton this weekend,so I'll keep this short and sweet. Be sure to check your inbox tommorow for a very special, offer and one that I rarely make. But, since I've already had m ...
Watch out! The May Meade LX90 Consumer Savings Event is underway...
May 1st, 2014 at 4:21 pm ESTHello Friend, "It's tough at the top"! To paraphrase the words of one Johnny Rotten, of the ubiquitous punk band of the 1970's, the Sex Pistols. And, in the telescope industry, Meade has risen to the top several times. In fact, one of those ti ...
What you can learn from a 5 year old kid
April 30th, 2014 at 10:11 am ESTHello Friend, Five year old kids can be fascinating. Especially when they are not your own. The other day, while waiting in line in the local coffeeshop here in the North Country, a place run by "Crazy Lloyd", whom I am pretty sure is an ex motorcyc ...