ATM session report and next month's planned date/time
Just a quick report on the August 13th ATM session at the Hutchings' optical shop (my garage): Charlie Green attended and after discussing his projects we both went to his home for a look at his observatories and other astro gear. He has quite a collection of telescopes and mirror making equipment. The next project he would like to work on is a long focal length 13" mirror. In an upcoming ATM session we will evaluate that mirror. If it looks good, he will be set, if not, we will know what to do to correct it. Charlie was also looking for a home for a mirror grinding machine and I happily provided one for it! Next session there will likely be people working on dew zappers, and observing chairs. As usual, any other projects that any of you might want to bring and work on are welcome. The next session will be on September 17th from 9:00 to noon. I can easily go longer if any of you want to keep working your projects. Mat _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php
Mat, some months ago I purchased the Surplus Shed 6.1" f/1.25 triplet camera lens, when it was considerably discounted. My idea was to turn it into a dedicated astro-camera for either digital or film, and I still want to pursue this. It isn't really suitable for visual use. I was wondering if you thought it possible for your ATM group to look it over and either offer suggestions or take it on as a group project? Let me know and if interested, I'll bring it to the meeting on the 17th. Here is the Surplus Shed listing: http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/l13007.html
Chuck, by all means bring it on the 17th. There is no official "group" to take it on as a project, but I would be surprised if there aren't others that are interested in a very cool project like that. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 11:21 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] ATM session report and next month's planneddate/time Mat, some months ago I purchased the Surplus Shed 6.1" f/1.25 triplet camera lens, when it was considerably discounted. My idea was to turn it into a dedicated astro-camera for either digital or film, and I still want to pursue this. It isn't really suitable for visual use. I was wondering if you thought it possible for your ATM group to look it over and either offer suggestions or take it on as a group project? Let me know and if interested, I'll bring it to the meeting on the 17th. Here is the Surplus Shed listing: http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/l13007.html _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from Siemens Medical Solutions and are intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to Central.SecurityOffice@siemens.com Thank you
On 9/7/11, Hutchings, Mat (H USA) <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> wrote:
Chuck, by all means bring it on the 17th. There is no official "group" to take it on as a project, but I would be surprised if there aren't others that are interested in a very cool project like that.
Many thanks, Mat. I hope Charlie attends, I haven't seen him in a couple of years. Send me your address, privately if you like.
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