tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.comments2023-02-11T05:28:55.565-05:00Undermidnight's Amateur Astronomy TalesUndermidnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-51737169152819600442011-09-22T00:33:18.166-04:002011-09-22T00:33:18.166-04:00WOW IMPRESSIVE!!!!!WOW IMPRESSIVE!!!!!NiteSkyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216139165314225182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-25192916357858774562011-01-22T13:13:11.432-05:002011-01-22T13:13:11.432-05:00That is 2kewlforskewl man! Reminds me of J.Texerea...That is 2kewlforskewl man! Reminds me of J.Texereau's book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-48144665749597199112010-05-04T14:26:15.306-04:002010-05-04T14:26:15.306-04:00Jason,
Very intriguing post, I may be flocking my...Jason,<br /><br />Very intriguing post, I may be flocking my secondary holder as well.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-30640682754788690102010-04-16T09:27:39.795-04:002010-04-16T09:27:39.795-04:00My only regret is that I had to work late and coul...My only regret is that I had to work late and couldn't be there!<br /><br />Tony MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-17900401608546016332010-04-09T14:14:20.473-04:002010-04-09T14:14:20.473-04:00Thanks Richard! I was hoping you would see it :)
...Thanks Richard! I was hoping you would see it :)<br /><br />BTW.. the mirror is excellent. Really nice star test. Better than 1/8th wave at least.Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-18606079520777791652010-04-09T11:48:24.499-04:002010-04-09T11:48:24.499-04:00Jason,
Congratulations! The scope looks great, g...Jason,<br /><br />Congratulations! The scope looks great, glad the mirror has found such a majestic home.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-55527313933944194472010-03-24T10:50:02.993-04:002010-03-24T10:50:02.993-04:00Jason,
Very glad to see the mirror at home in suc...Jason,<br /><br />Very glad to see the mirror at home in such a great looking structure.<br /><br />Well done,<br />RichardRichard Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-7963633535045034352009-10-28T22:43:12.086-04:002009-10-28T22:43:12.086-04:00Good idea! I may have to add that.Good idea! I may have to add that.Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-44396126829290542472009-10-25T12:39:51.994-04:002009-10-25T12:39:51.994-04:00Well, I thought if the fans seemed to be introduci...Well, I thought if the fans seemed to be introducing a vibration speed control might allow me to "tune" it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-15928239420778595452009-10-22T21:36:54.033-04:002009-10-22T21:36:54.033-04:00I have not thought about speed control. You think...I have not thought about speed control. You think that would be a good idea?Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-3993357150792053032009-10-21T11:00:13.331-04:002009-10-21T11:00:13.331-04:00Looks good Jason. Will your fans have speed contr...Looks good Jason. Will your fans have speed control? I added that with a little unit I found at a computer parts store to the fans blowing on the back of the mirror. I wish I had also put one on the fan I have blowing across the mirror face.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-59714208142339347022009-10-02T10:50:46.876-04:002009-10-02T10:50:46.876-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.k-d-https://www.blogger.com/profile/09262603965928333829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-42554668118277696642009-10-02T00:29:48.924-04:002009-10-02T00:29:48.924-04:00Thanks for the comments! Delphi is northwest of w...Thanks for the comments! Delphi is northwest of where I live in central ohio. About 100 miles or so away. Starlight Nights is an excellent book. I have read it a couple of times and is a nice addition to any astro library.Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-17433367937406049502009-09-29T20:46:13.768-04:002009-09-29T20:46:13.768-04:00I liked this little narrative. I'm reading Les...I liked this little narrative. I'm reading Leslie Peltier's Starlight Nights right now, and your appreciation for the fall sky reminded me of his descriptions of growing up in Ohio. I have no idea if you live anywhere near Delphi!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-64280062995325183992009-09-07T12:45:03.066-04:002009-09-07T12:45:03.066-04:00Cannot wait, if I play my cards right, I may be ab...Cannot wait, if I play my cards right, I may be able to finish it in the fall instead of the winter. Crossing fingers...Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-73250540210338068722009-09-06T23:03:39.062-04:002009-09-06T23:03:39.062-04:00That 16" mirror looks sharp. I can't wait...That 16" mirror looks sharp. I can't wait to see it all come together. You're sure to draw a crowd outside your house with this one. <br /><br />Matt R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-12735843281844153502009-09-05T08:51:59.855-04:002009-09-05T08:51:59.855-04:00Hey Richard! Yep, optics arrived safely. I think...Hey Richard! Yep, optics arrived safely. I think I will end up selling the secondary and spider. Just to get something smaller (and lighter). The 16" will be my dream telescope and I am pulling out all the stops so I am getting a Protostar spider.Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-16318032929945748382009-09-04T11:39:48.208-04:002009-09-04T11:39:48.208-04:00Hello Jason! Great to see the mirror set arrived ...Hello Jason! Great to see the mirror set arrived safely. I don't know if I mentioned that the scope this set of optics came from was found here on Craigslist. The owner hadn't been using it for some time and wanted to free-up the funds for an outdoor playset for his 18 month old daughter.<br /><br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-55840717945589226652009-08-02T23:31:46.106-04:002009-08-02T23:31:46.106-04:00Thanks David for your comments. Please do use my ...Thanks David for your comments. Please do use my ideas in your own designs. Let me know how things go with it!!Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-51979936531701020432009-07-09T23:42:29.663-04:002009-07-09T23:42:29.663-04:00Your scope looks great. Thanks for your good desc...Your scope looks great. Thanks for your good descriptions and photos. I like the rounded mirror box. I might use some of your ideas on my 12.5", which I'm figuring now. Keep up the good work!David Steinhauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701636816001558406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-10748611936724732792009-04-28T17:41:00.000-04:002009-04-28T17:41:00.000-04:00Thanks again Jay for your tips!Thanks again Jay for your tips!Undermidnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174601180544167031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4495811398662506326.post-43538796481066360012009-04-13T07:06:00.000-04:002009-04-13T07:06:00.000-04:00Jason, perhaps if I was in California I'd have acc...Jason, perhaps if I was in California I'd have access to nicer skies in the nearby mountains, but alas, I'm stuck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! <BR/><BR/>Really glad this worked out for you! - jJay Scheuerlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08536361991436266347noreply@blogger.com