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Old 29-10-2009, 11:16 PM
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Big BAM Theory

Thanks all!

When we were at IISAC at Lostock, I took over from John late on the Saturday
night conducting sky tours on one of the 18" Obsessions.

I noted that John had loaded the file into his Argo Navis, which proved very convenient.
I started to TOUR on USER CATALOG objects that were above the horizon
and thus was presented with one "BAM" object after another. And they were all
good ones with satisfying "oohs" and "aahs" come from each observer who looked
through the eyepiece!

John, when I converted the list to an Argo Navis User Catalog, I thought to
myself I should give each object a prefix and not having read this thread,
chose the prefix of BAM.

I would recommend this name to you for a generic name for the list, rather than
Bambos, for several reasons, including -

a) It's much shorter to type
b) 'Bam' is a word, usually synonymous with "bang", which has exciting
connotations.
c) Many other catalogues have three lettter prefixes, such as NGC, UGC, SAO, etc.

Thanks again everyone and enjoy!

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
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20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
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Old 30-10-2009, 11:52 AM
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Thanks all!

When we were at IISAC at Lostock, I took over from John late on the Saturday
night conducting sky tours on one of the 18" Obsessions.

I noted that John had loaded the file into his Argo Navis, which proved very convenient.
I started to TOUR on USER CATALOG objects that were above the horizon
and thus was presented with one "BAM" object after another. And they were all
good ones with satisfying "oohs" and "aahs" come from each observer who looked
through the eyepiece!

John, when I converted the list to an Argo Navis User Catalog, I thought to
myself I should give each object a prefix and not having read this thread,
chose the prefix of BAM.

I would recommend this name to you for a generic name for the list, rather than
Bambos, for several reasons, including -

a) It's much shorter to type
b) 'Bam' is a word, usually synonymous with "bang", which has exciting
connotations.
c) Many other catalogues have three lettter prefixes, such as NGC, UGC, SAO, etc.

Thanks again everyone and enjoy!

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au
hello gary i have two of you argo navis ,how do i get hold of this programme,
regards Qld
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Old 30-10-2009, 12:23 PM
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Download the text file for subsequent upload into the User Catalog in your Argo - see post #53 in this thread.
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Old 23-12-2009, 07:44 PM
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some clear nights haven given me the oppurtanity to use it ive been surprised that a few of the objects i havent seen before,looking forward to useing it over the next 12 months anybody who hasnt down loaded it yet should
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enjoying this list as there visable at my location moon rising know start chasing d/s taurus at least its clear
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Nice one. Great targets ....... will keep well entertained for quite a while.

Thanks Alex.
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Hi all,

It is good to hear you guys are enjoying observing some of these targets on the list and getting some benefit from it.

I can't say too much at the moment but for those who are working their way through this list, they should record their observations in a log as there may well be some formal recognition for observing the list in the not too distant future Unfortunately, I can't say any more than that at the moment.

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Old 07-01-2010, 08:21 PM
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Well the list is nicely embedded in my AN. But I haven't had a scope to connect the AN to....... But soon I should be able to share in the fun!
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Old 07-01-2010, 09:20 PM
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Well the list is nicely embedded in my AN. But I haven't had a scope to connect the AN to....... But soon I should be able to share in the fun!
aahhh erick your going to bring the rain to victoria
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Old 07-01-2010, 09:24 PM
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Hi all,

It is good to hear you guys are enjoying observing some of these targets on the list and getting some benefit from it.

I can't say too much at the moment but for those who are working their way through this list, they should record their observations in a log as there may well be some formal recognition for observing the list in the not too distant future Unfortunately, I can't say any more than that at the moment.

Cheers,
John B
thanks john for the list, if we were to record our targets what would you write just some points " i dont to look like a dill writing the wrong stuff"
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aahhh erick your going to bring the rain to victoria
No, secret trick - the scope is being built in Victoria so that should cancel it out! No rain, no clouds!!
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2 questions -

1. What is Argo? (excuse my ignorance)

2. All you Victorians who wish for for more cloud free nights - why not come to Perth? Sure its cloudy in winter and the city lights seem to get brighter every year - but hey - you cant have everything!
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2 questions -

1. What is Argo? (excuse my ignorance)
Argo Navis, Ian.
Have ran through a smallish portion of the 600 a week or so ago using the AN, from my new observing site
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2 questions -

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Here you go:-

http://www.wildcard-innovations.com/
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No, secret trick - the scope is being built in Victoria so that should cancel it out! No rain, no clouds!!
how long till you get your scope
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Old 08-01-2010, 02:14 PM
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Patience - good things come...etc.
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No, secret trick - the scope is being built in Victoria so that should cancel it out! No rain, no clouds!!
All clouds and rain in the icy cloudy and rainy tundra of southern Vic will be, as of now, officially your fault
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Old 08-01-2010, 10:25 PM
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Thanks John for the BAM 600 list - it's a great piece of work.
I started with some of the December list last night and was pleased to see some new objects: Hind's Crimson star and some other carbons, and some nice doubles.

I need to work out whether there is an easier way of loading some of these into my LX90. (I manually loaded some via the User Object facility last night.)

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Thanks John for the BAM 600 list - it's a great piece of work.
I started with some of the December list last night and was pleased to see some new objects: Hind's Crimson star and some other carbons, and some nice doubles.

I need to work out whether there is an easier way of loading some of these into my LX90. (I manually loaded some via the User Object facility last night.)

Chris
hi chris im doing the list and what ever isnt in the hand controller i manually
hold the mode button down for 2 seconds once in this menu its easy to load each object
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Old 10-01-2010, 08:32 AM
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Thanks Peter, I'll give that a try to see if it's any quicker.
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