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[stargazer]

Well we got the mirror back from the new toy and last night we put it all together for the first time. We took it out last night to do first light. Even though we had almost a sky full of solid clouds we managed to get the Moon. It was so clear and so great. Even though the scope is a 6" we still had the same field of view of the 10" the only difference is the light gathering ablity is a little less. We were also able to find out all about this mirror. Heres the story. The gentelman who did it, did it under Ken Wolf assisted by Mr Monire (both now gone) at the Adler Planetarium. The coating is an Adler Planetarium coating. Still in very good shape. Not a thing wrong with it. This all goes back to the mid to late 60s. So I guessmy tossand go scope is no longer that. But still my new toy I will cheerish and enjoy under good skies and nights when Bill is not here to help me take out the cannon.

B

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

That's an interesting background on your mirror. It's a piece of history and I'm surprised that the coating hasn't faded or marred in any way. I prefer objects of the '60's...I like the tunes, I drive a '68 and was born in the decade.

I would like to peer through your new tube soon, perhaps at the next Triton gathering. A small plaque should be made for it and attached to the tube with it's origins.

I am pleased for you.

Peace

[stargazer]

We had the first Star light enter the new scope last night. It was great. We could split the double in the Big Dipper quite easy. We had some clouds and for some reason a lot of light that we dont normally have so we didnt really see much of anythng other then just stars. Even Cj came out to check it out. It is so strange for me touse this one as it is so different from the cannon. I will have to get used to it. I was able to draw out oneof the craters on the Moon. I derw out crater Plato. I just picked an easy one to start with. Mare Crisium may be next. Every thing is so crystal clear you could reach out and grab it.

B

[dewayne]

Sounds like you had a good time. That's great.
I know what you mean about more light than normal.
It was the same for me last night.
I wonder if it was Moonlight bouncing off the thin clouds in the sky. It was very bright in Peoria last nite.
Anyway have lots of fun with that new toy.