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Old 05-01-2009, 05:42 PM
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I like more than one view... but if I can only have two scopes... (2nd pict)
and YES... everything in the picture fits in the Toyota Prius !
on the right.
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Old 05-01-2009, 10:33 PM
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Hi John,

Well, I like the CGE...I still have mine after upgrading to an ME.....and what is the scope....127 or 101?

Sorry we couldn't hook up....maybe next time

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Old 05-02-2009, 12:16 AM
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I may coming by that way after TMSP I'll let you know...

It is an NP 127 is with a piggy backed TV 60is the CGE carries them well
and I'm about to add the SBIG SG - 4 stand alone autoguider so I can image with my 20Da (finally)
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You big show off!!! I do like your set-up though!!
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:33 AM
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Nice scope, John. Where were you set-up? Sure wern't Torrance...lol.

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Bob,
The first picture was Rocky Mtn Star Stare 07 the second was at
"Night Fall" an imaging seminar in Anza Boreggo (about 60 mi. east of OPT).
I currently packing for RMSS 09 outside of Colorado Springs CO.
and I'll be at SCAE at OPT and then, Table Mtn Star Party in July.
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I confess some envy, John. Its great that your "work" gets you around to such great sites ! Good on ya! Hope to catch up with you, one of these days...

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Bob,
It's a drive ( 1,092 from Helena ) but Al Nagler & I will be at this years Okie Tex Starparty, about 350 people great skies, indoor vendors and well run. I'll have some scopes all the eyepieces and Ethos.

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