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laser not working
I tried my green laser pointer tonight. It briefly flashed. Then it stopped working. For crying out loud... I will return this third bad laser to Kha…
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reviewed users manual
Read thoroughly, this time, the "quick" GoToStar users manual [sic] so to demystify some things. Looks like my assumption about the park po…
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read tracker comparison
Found a good comparison of tracking mounts. It compares camera mounts I've heard of like the Star Adventurer and the Polarie with ones I've n…
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clouds again?
We were all closely watching the weather. It was looking like it was going to be a repeat. I decided to stay with the C14. Faster. Quicker.
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pulled down video
I finally got 'round to pulling the video from Denis's camcorder for the March 27 evening, for the occultation attempt, and the live imagery …
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new remote
To be tested... I found a shop in Mississauga, Hy-Tech Electronics , that supplies Panasonic parts. Fortunately, I could buy items for about the same…
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phoned Dell
I telephoned Dell about my order. They said they'd send it out again. That I should have it in 5 to 10 days.
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Day needs help
Paul Markov asked if I could help Richard Day at Skylight Telescopes from the UK with a local matter in Toronto... I requested more info.
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checked our SQM meters
Compared the roof-top SQM values from the evening of 30 Jun to the ones Steve helped me capture... 6-30, 23:00 - 21.11 6-30, 23:30 - 21.46 7-01, 00:…
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inspected deep red
The deep red light, my custom-built flashlight, headlamp has been acting up. When it was turned into certain orientations, it would go out! Seemed li…
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afternoon imaging (Etobicoke)
Just got home after an enjoyable afternoon at Manuel's. The original plan was to get together in the afternoon and image the Sun. But we changed …
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upgraded the compass
My old compass has been giving me trouble. It's developed a large-ish bubble. I tried to bake it out but it persists. The last time I tried to us…
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researched UPSs
Started researching uninterruptible power supplies. We need two more at the CAO.
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don't buy these!
Was looking at the Princess Auto flyer. Near or on the back page is an ad for binoculars ! 7x50, coated optics, case. The "best" part? They…
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three-for-one
Bought some fresh "Nexxtech" 2032 lithium cells for my portable weather station from neighbourhood The Source . $4.99 ea. This time they of…
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