[gary]

Hi all,

Today was the opending day at the Riverside Telescope Makers
Conference (RTMC) held here near Big Bear City, California.

Sunny weather greeted attendees who came to see the
many vendors on display, include Wildcard Innovations.

This evening, despite the Moon and thin cloud, some observing
was done with Steve Kennedy on his 36" Starstructure Dob complete
with Argo Navis and ServoCAT. Once again on hand was Al Nagler
with the brilliant new 13mm Ethos eyepiece and it was a great opportunity
to test it on Steve's scope. Present all at one time was thus the man
that made the mirror, the man that made the eyepiece and the men
responsible for the positioning computer and slew and track system.
Long queues formed at the ladder.

Tomorrow is Saturday which will see meany LA enthusiasts flocking
to the event.

Best regards

Gary Kopff
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.