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glasspusher
30-January-2006, 01:59 AM
Just joined the forum today so I thought I would say hi. I got into astronomy a few years ago and am now addicted to astronomy, mirror making and telescope making. I have a backyard observatory and can't imagine how I got by without one. I have been wanting to get into astrophotography. I am sure I will have a lot of questions about this when the weather gets better.
SpaceTrekkie
30-January-2006, 02:01 AM
welcome glasspusher!

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The Supreme Canuck
30-January-2006, 02:01 AM
Welcome to BAUT! You can't find a better place to ask astronomy questions, by the way.
Dragon Star
30-January-2006, 02:01 AM
Hi there Glasspusher and welcome to BAUT Forum!:D
SolusLupus
30-January-2006, 02:02 AM
Fresh meat. Break out the BBQ sauce! :9

Just kidding around. Welcome, newcomer!
Titana
30-January-2006, 02:28 AM
Hi ! And welcome to Baut.......:D



Titana.
mickal555
30-January-2006, 08:10 AM
Welcome to BAUT glasspusher! :D :D

I'd love to have a home observertary I'm jellose!
randb
30-January-2006, 08:28 AM
Welcome! :)
SolusLupus
30-January-2006, 08:36 AM
Man, when people keep calling him "glasspusher", I wonder if it's a new kind of insult. Then I remind myself that it's his callsign.

Sheesh. :P
Maksutov
30-January-2006, 08:44 AM
Just joined the forum today so I thought I would say hi. I got into astronomy a few years ago and am now addicted to astronomy, mirror making and telescope making. I have a backyard observatory and can't imagine how I got by without one. I have been wanting to get into astrophotography. I am sure I will have a lot of questions about this when the weather gets better.Welcome! Great BB nickname!

You have discovered for yourself the "Thompson Effect", named for Allyn J. Thompson of Making Your Own Telescope (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0933346123/102-9158618-5920152?v=glance&n=283155) fame. It states that for every inch of new aperture the weather at the site will be inclement for twice as many days. There are variations on this law, which include the effect of such things as CCDs, significant astronomical events such as eclipses, etc.

In some areas, such as Seattle, the law is revised to be the square of the inches of new aperture.

Meanwhile, clear skies to you and have fun!
Enzp
31-January-2006, 07:28 AM
Welcome GP