I have nearly every book mentioned and agree that NSOG shouldn't be missed: it is generally the only paper edition I carry around with me anymore. I have all of O'Meara's books and find them finely...
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I have nearly every book mentioned and agree that NSOG shouldn't be missed: it is generally the only paper edition I carry around with me anymore. I have all of O'Meara's books and find them finely...
I have to agree with the assertion that using a tablet can be actually better than paper with a red light. I find most have their red lights turned on to high to start with. Perhaps it is my aging...
I agree that both time and technology have arrived to allow us to realistically minimize paper. We might even completely eliminate it. I have found that computer-generated charts are rarely of much...
As a relatively early adopter of CSOG, I find the new look is both pleasing and practical: I think it improves overall contrast of the images. Victor's title, "Tablet astronomy comes of age," is apt,...
One of my many pleasant discoveries in regularly perusing this forum are the Clear Skies Observing Guides. These are in no way to be confused with Alvin's great Faint Fuzzy series (another favorite)....
Absolutely! If you want a little piece of art that captures that experience, check out the laser crystal at Bathsheba Sculpture. It's like looking at M13 in my 18"; I keep it in a dark hall I walk...
I think we convince ourselves that we need those "tack sharp" stars to the edge without considering the job our brains do at integrating the image. I would consider carefully whether you really need...
I can't find the product information for this on their site. They still have the 2" cheshire, which seems to be the same principle, except rather than mirror flat, there is a ring of reflective tape;...
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Made by my wife on iron-on transfer fabric for the back of my vest.
Kemer
My observing habits have changed drastically as a result of aging. As a cautionary tale, understand that many things you take for granted today will degrade, or disappear altogether. Remaining...