Subject: Is the party over at the David Dunlap Observatory?
Is the party over at the David Dunlap Observatory?
August 22nd, 2016 at 4:13 pm ESTHello Friend,It appears that the Toronto Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society, who have been successfully operating the 74-inch astronomicaltelescope for the past several years, to further public education, will cease operating the facility as of ...
My boomerang won't come back
August 20th, 2016 at 12:38 pm ESTHello Friend,Occasionally and for some inexplicable reason I wake up in the morning, and I start hearing some music ditty in my head repeating itselfover and over.It's the strangest thing: this morning it was this song, by the late English singer. Ch ...
A Secret Special Offer just for you, this weekend only
August 19th, 2016 at 2:27 pm ESTHello Friend,Here is a very special and SECRET offer for this weekend only, from me to you:It is not on our website, so if you go there and look: Nada. Crickets. Not a thing.Here is the deal:Buy a Celestron NexStar Evolution 6" Telescope this weekend ...
The triumphant return of the Meade ETX 125 Maksutov Cassegrain telescope
August 18th, 2016 at 3:28 pm ESTPerhaps you recall when the Meade Instruments ETX 125 Maksutov Cassegrain was discontinued by Meade a few years ago.I remember the wailing and the crying from many customers who just waited too long to get their hands on one, after that event happene ...
Starfest 2016 Report (complete with Glenlivet Scotch included!)
August 9th, 2016 at 3:22 pm ESTHello Friend,I have just returned from the 2016 Starfest astronomy convention held in River Place Park, Mount Forest Ontario.every year.One thing I noticed is that despite the wonderful weather, fewer and fewer amateur astronomers turn up to these ev ...
Lets get this party going on
August 5th, 2016 at 8:10 am ESTHello Friend,As customary every year, I am at the annual Starfest star party in Mount Forest, Ontario .Khan 'Scope is here with a slew of new goodies, to show off and display, such as: The New Celestron Lithium Power Tank Denkmeir 3d Astronomy Bino ...
Last day to save 15% on TeleVue. One day extension!
July 31st, 2016 at 12:18 pm ESTSale extended one day to the end of the month.To order call 1 800 580 7160 or call 416 783 4140or email store@khanscope.comPlease note, we are closed Holiday Monday, open today Sunday July 31st til 6pm/ Tele Vue Spring Into Summer Sale Tele Vue sa ...
How we deal with scammers
July 28th, 2016 at 4:08 pm ESTHello Friend,This is a rant today, but I am more annoyed than anything.Have you ever received a phone call from some company pretending to want to fix the virus on your computer over the phone, then hacking into your computer and planting a virus, an ...
Celestron Advanced VX 8" EdgeHD Telescope now on sale!
July 25th, 2016 at 8:41 am ESTHello Friend,This is one of our best selling 8" Telescopes. The EDGE HD optical system gives you maximum performance at a very reasonable price for Astro-images.Here you have not only a visual telescope; you have one for imaging as well.The mount has ...
Is astronomy affecting your love life?
July 24th, 2016 at 12:14 pm ESTHello Friend,Well, it very well could be.If you have a partner, or are married then be warned that it is entirely possible that if you are out observing most nights, then they might havedifficulty with that.Especially if you just took up the hobby, a ...