Joe Borgione wrote:
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away....
It's ironic that we can image distant galaxies like this, and we can't even see the other side of our own Milky Way! My parallelogram is coming along nicely. Got the arm assembly done late last night, and now working on the bino-holder/pivot assembly. This one will allow the binocular to swing laterally 180-degress, so I can sweep side-to-side without moving the parallelogram itself. Thinking about Jo Grahn's remark the other day about tripping over tripod legs, I found some LED flasher units that I may attach near each tripod foot if I have time. Admitedly, my parts bin may be better-stocked than most, but so far my out-of-pocket costs have been $0. I'm thinking about either an observing contest or raffle at Binopalooza. What's more appealing to you folks, an observing list (perhaps with different divisions according to aperture, to make it fair) with a prize for the most successful, or a random drawing for a prize, among all attendees? Don't get excited, the prize will probably be either an appropriate book, or some piece of astro-hardware. Please let me know if you feel strongly one way or the other. Thanks! Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com