Thursday, December 8, 2011

At The Eyepiece show topics for December & January


Hi all! I hope your going to enjoy the changes for the At The Eyepiece show starting now! Here are the main topics for this month and into next month. The schedule for the main show topics are below, and each show will include the following format: Vendor announcements and new equipment talk; the Hot Topics on the forums for the week or Observing Reports for the week; Weekly Mini-Review; Weekly "At The Eyepiece Targets of the Week", and our guest or main talking points. Of course we welcome anyone to call in or stop by the chat room to start their own topics on observing, telescopes, eyepieces, mounts and more.


12/11/2011 - Android Astronomy Apps SkEye and AstroTools
12/18/2011 - What's your astronomy Goals for 2012?
12/25/2011 - Must have accessories for new telescopes
1/1/2012 - Astronomy Events in 2012 to look forward too
1/8/2012  - Video Astronomy - You can run, but you can't hide
1/15/2012  - Meade's LX 80 & LX 800 - A "game changer" for Meade in 2012?
1/22/2012 To Be Determined
1/29/2012 To Be Determined

Remember, this is not my show, its OUR SHOW. I have big hopes for 2012, and I hope you will join me in continuing to make this show really unique for the astronomical community. As always, if you have ideas, or even want to be a guest on the At The Eyepiece show, email me.

Monday, December 5, 2011

At The Eyepiece Show Notes for 11/27/11 Show

Hi everyone! I hope you had a chance to listen to the 11/27 episode when I discussed just a few of my personal recommendations for holiday shoppers looking to by that special someone a new telescope or astronomical accessory. I would LOVE to hear your ideas on this show, and if you have recommendations yourself, well please share with us all!
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Below are the links to the telescopes and accessories I discussed. 

Green Laser Pointer
Anti Vibration Pads 
Zhumell Optic Cleaning kit
Zhumell Lens Pen
Orion Variable Polarizing Filter
AstroTech 1.25" 99% Dielectric Diagonal
Baader Hyperion Series
Orion Expanse Eyepieces
AstroPlanner Software
SkyHound Software
Starbound Observing Chair
OpticsMart Apertura AD8
Celestron SE Series
Orion SkyScan 100
Zhumell 25x80 Package
Orion Starblast 4.5