Subject: Problems with 2 star telescope alignment?
Problems with 2 star telescope alignment?
November 24th, 2015 at 5:28 pm ESTHello Friend, I'm not sure why, but a number of folks who use computerized telescopes seem to have difficultydoing a relatively simple two star alignment. Could be they are confusing star locations in some instances. Have you ever had that problem? ...
Look at this whooping bundle of accessories included FREE
November 23rd, 2015 at 5:00 pm ESTHello Friend, Well it is certainly exciting times around here. Meade Instruments just announced a whole whack of accessories thatthey are including right now with the purchase of the Self AligningMeade LS8 ACF model LS 8" FREE HOLIDAY GIFT SET ...
The Strangest secret
November 20th, 2015 at 4:55 pm ESTHello Friend, I'll get to the strangest secret in a minute. Today is astronomer Edwin Hubble's (1889–1953) birthday. He was truly one of the most brilliant astronomers of his time. Far ahead of his time in deciphering the many wonders of our Unive ...
Best Christmas ad ever
November 19th, 2015 at 6:33 pm ESTHello Friend, This was just too cool not to share. Check this out: Watch the new John Lewis Christmas TV advert with The Man on The Moon.Click here to continue the story:http://bit.ly/1ky008KThis is the story of a young girl called Lily. Looking at t ...
Meade executive gets brilliant idea
November 18th, 2015 at 3:34 pm ESTHello Friend, A few weeks ago I was talking to one of the executives at Meade Instruments. He was trying to come up with some sort of promotion for prospective customers duringthe holiday season, with several of their telescope models for those who ...
Extended hours, and a cool offer
November 16th, 2015 at 4:24 pm ESTHello Friend, I know everyone get's busy around this time of year, and the holidays will be upon us in no time. Personally, I can't get my head wrapped around it with all the nice weather we have been having recently. Even raking leaves is not such ...
It's not rubbish, it's TeleVue
November 13th, 2015 at 5:01 pm ESTSAVE $55 on all TeleVue Type 6 Eyepieces! http://khanscope.com/accessList.cfm?catID=3&subcatID=9 From now until 12/31, you can save on the 13mm, 11mm, 9mm, 7mm 5mm, 3.5mm and 2.5mm Type 6 Nagler Eyepieces. Reg. price ea. ﾠ$415, On sale for $360- ...
New! More secrets of astroimaging Part II
November 12th, 2015 at 4:05 pm ESTHello Friend, You have heard of the old saying "Why reinvent the wheel"? Well, it is one of those sayings that make a lot of sense. Especially if you are doing any type of Astroimaging or astrophotography. One of the best imagers around is a chap ...
Only gratitude today
November 11th, 2015 at 4:14 pm ESTHello Friend, A beautiful fall day today, with the sun shining as I took my morning walk along the shores in Manitoulin Island. I spent some time contemplating the many soldiers and veterans who served and continue to serve in the armed forces, so ...
Having problems finding objects in the night sky?
November 10th, 2015 at 4:13 pm ESTHello Friend, Recently I wrote about the joys of sometime using a completely manual telescope as opposed toa computerized telescope. I also mentioned that Meade Instruments has recently released a good quality seriesof telescopes and mounts, called ...