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Old 15-10-2006, 02:57 PM
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New way of looking through a Newt...

Heres a new way of looking through a newtonian.

Caught my son looking "through" my Newtonian, today while it was setup outside. I managed to get this image before he noticed me. Looks like they are lining up for a look.
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Old 15-10-2006, 03:03 PM
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Looks like you've got yourself a primary mirror fan, although yours would be warming instead of cooling
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Old 15-10-2006, 03:26 PM
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Lol, amateurs
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Old 15-10-2006, 04:54 PM
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Thats how you are sposed to use a Newtownian for Astrology
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Old 15-10-2006, 05:02 PM
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Thats why refactors are real telescopes even little kids know that.

"hey dad your new telescope thing is not working"
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Old 15-10-2006, 05:05 PM
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Is that a hammer I can see in his pocket...
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Old 15-10-2006, 05:47 PM
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Geez phil, you had me in stitches with that remark LOL! very phunny.
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