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suggestions for large binoc mount (25 X 100)
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Hi everyone! I got to road test my new binocs tonight. The Orion nebula was gorgeous tonight through them. I'm happy with these binocs, but I don't have a proper mount for them. Since I am a photographer, I have a plethora of tripods, but no counterweight, and nothing that is securely holding these binocs still. Are there any suggestions out there, hopefully for some home-made rigs? Thanks in advance, Shoshana

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 170, Issue 7
by Stephen Peterson 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

I bought the heavy duty Orion parallelogram for my 15X80s, works great. I suspect you will need extra counterweights for the 25X100s. Fits on a serious photo tripod. Steve On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 12:00 PM, < utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com> wrote: > Send Utah-Astronomy mailing list submissions to > utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah- > astronomy > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > utah-astronomy-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Utah-Astronomy digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. suggestions for large binoc mount (25 X 100) (Sue Ellen Ebertz) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2017 22:31:25 -0600 > From: "Sue Ellen Ebertz" <ebertzs(a)comcast.net> > To: <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] suggestions for large binoc mount (25 X 100) > Message-ID: <000f01d2adc5$7d0f8f60$772eae20$(a)comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi everyone! > > I got to road test my new binocs tonight. The Orion nebula was gorgeous > tonight through them. I'm happy with these binocs, but I don't have a > proper > mount for them. > > Since I am a photographer, I have a plethora of tripods, but no > counterweight, and nothing that is securely holding these binocs still. > > > > Are there any suggestions out there, hopefully for some home-made rigs? > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Shoshana > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php > > ------------------------------ > > End of Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 170, Issue 7 > ********************************************** >

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 170, Issue 4
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Yes! I edited my reply. No one wants to see my messy house, lol. While I was trying to see the green comet on the morning of 4/2 (probably the wrong night, lol!), I saw a meteor, a large one from west to east (I think). It was from my backyard and there is much light pollution, and.....right before the clouds came rolling in. Never saw the comet, but there are two days left in April, I believe for more tries. Best, Shoshana

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Point meteor this morning
by Chuck Hards 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

I stepped out behind my shop at 5:30 this morning, looked up at the Summer Triangle, and saw a nice, bright "point" meteor flash, estimated at first magnitude, it was at least as bright as Vega. Point meteors are those that are traveling directly toward the observer, so instead of a streak, you only see a flash. Pretty cool.

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L & O
by Grammy Terry 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hey Chuck and all, Mike and I had a lovely first time at L & O. Fabulous restaurant! I read the bio on the chef, impressive. Thank you for the interesting backstory you wrote. Remarkable group of friends and great conversations. It was fun to hold the meteorites and feel the heavy weight of the metal. Absolutely amazing to think about where they might have came from, how far they'd traveled and imagine what damage was left in the wake. Charlie gave a great explanation on how these unusual treasures are located. Rich brought his own special treasure, pictures of him and his wife visiting Hawaii together for the first time. Absolutely gorgeous ocean views. Kathy Terry

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L&O Thank You!
by chuck.hards 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

We had a terrific turnout today, at least 17 people, including some new faces! Charlie and I brought some meteorites to pass-around and Kelly & I had a great time enjoying the company of old friends and new. When Joe and I started this some ten years or more ago, we had no idea that it would turn into the tradition and institution that it is today. It's so nice to spend a couple of hours with such good people and catch up on everyone's lives. We'll do it again in a few weeks and regularly afterwards. Thanks again, everyone! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] L&O Thank You!
by chuck.hards 01 Apr '17

01 Apr '17

You were missed, Siegfried! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Liver & Onions reminder
by chuck.hards 01 Apr '17

01 Apr '17

I reserved our table, but they said it might take a few minutes before the noon crowd clears out and we could be seated late, so don't show up early. Kelly and I will be there at 1:00. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null

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Add 2 to L&O reservation
by Grammy Terry 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Hey, Mike and I will be there. Newbys. Look forward to meeting everyone. Kathy Terry

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Liver & Onions reminder
by Chuck Hards 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Just a note to remind you that we will be at the Left Fork Grill tomorrow for a meeting of the L&O Subcommittee. Some of us are bringing meteorites but the topic of discussion will be Anything Goes, as usual. Left Fork Grill 68 W 3900 S, Salt Lake City Time: 1:00 PM Plenty of on-site parking, and there is a TRAX station just a block west of the restaurant. If you haven't yet RSVP'd, let me know if you are coming, and how many in your party, before 5 PM tonight, so I can reserve our table. This looks to be a well-attended session. Also, I'm selling quite a few older model telescopes so if anyone is looking for something "Classic", we can talk about your needs then as well. Hope to see you there!

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