Subject: Today we remember
Today we remember
November 11th, 2014 at 11:33 am ESTHello Friend, Today we remember the many who sacrificed their lives, so we could be here today. As I was taking a walk around the block from Khan Scope, I observed this signon a lawn, from a neighbourhood resident, that I would like to share with you ...
Why we carry a huge inventory of telescopes and accessories
November 10th, 2014 at 2:05 pm ESTHello Friend, If you've walked into our retail store in the last little while, you've probably noticed thatit's a tad bit overcrowded with telescopes galore. Everywhere. Well, there is a reason for that, other than the fact that the holiday shopping ...
Ready to book your Virgin Spaceflight?
November 7th, 2014 at 2:43 pm ESTHello Friend, With the recent tragedy of the Virgin Spaceflight crash, the death of one of the pilots and serious injury of anotherstill fresh in our minds, it's also important to reflect on what happened, with some perspective. Here is a thoughtful, ...
Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap
November 6th, 2014 at 12:45 pm ESTHello Friend, Now he's gone and done it. Phil Rudd, drummer for the rock band AC/DC, is accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill two people. Having grown up in the 70's with the great sounds of rock music, AC/DC was definitely one of the bandsto ...
Remember, remember the 5th of November.....
November 5th, 2014 at 11:50 am ESTHello Friend, Yes, indeed. A date to remember. November 5th. Also known as Guy Fawkes day, over in merry old England. Unfortunately for the late Guy Fawkes, he is not fondly remembered. Why? Well, basically because he wanted to blow up the houses of ...
Don't make this dumb mistake
November 4th, 2014 at 3:42 pm ESTHello Friend, Recently, a customer came in to buy a telescope. He settled on a Meade computerized model, that cost around $1700. Since he was going to use it in the field, we suggested that he buy anoptional power adaptor, to go along with it, since ...
Don't use shaving cream for toothpaste
November 3rd, 2014 at 1:14 pm ESTHello Friend, Yesterday was spent sorting, counting and shifting inventory around and getting organizedfor the busy holiday season that will shortly be upon us. Our warehouse is busting at the seams. Either I'm getting older, or the telescope boxes a ...
A halloween "trick" by Meade Instruments?
October 31st, 2014 at 2:54 pm ESTHello Friend, Halloween is usually a time that we look forward to treats. You know like perhaps a Tim Horton's pumpkin spice muffin, or donut perhaps? Or perhaps not. When my Children were small, I used to inspect their candy bags, after they came ba ...
A spooktacular image
October 30th, 2014 at 2:09 pm ESTHello Friend, With halloween soon to be upon us, I thought it might be fitting to show you an astronomical imagethat could be quite spooky. And here is one that exactly fits the bill (Courtesy of NASA). Take a look and see for yourself. http://www.kh ...
Bigfoot and the Big Bang theory
October 29th, 2014 at 4:34 pm ESTHello Friend, Well, just when you think you've heard it all. There is a study which claims that 20% of Americans are as likely to believe in Bigfoot, as they are the Big Bang Theory. And about 45% believe that Satan causes all the problems in the wo ...