More rememberences

Back with a few more shots. First, this seems to be what we see most every year at CSSP, but the weather can fool you, even with the best of forcasting tools. The clear sky clock is the best, but even 24 hours in advance, it couldn't cope with the hurricaine leftovers. Each day, we saw this, and each night, it cleared magnificently, but you had to wait. The take home lesson is to be patient and have a friend with a Blackberry who is willing to upload the CSC for CSSP!!

No, this isn't Bill M's new scope, just a neat display of MoonLite focusers. Beautifully worked with great woodworking. Every year, they have something neat to look at.

No, these aren't Bill M.s either, but miniatures by B. Crist miniatures, who will make an exact duplicate of your scope, for your desk (note quarter on the table). The Damn things even work!

These ARE Bill M's handiwork, with Tom W, proud owner of the 30" and the 18", and Bill's 24" in the background. Beautiful work, all in "Commie Red" stain. Do see these in person whenever you can.

Just had to show another shot of Bill and his Babies!!!

Last but not least, on the left is the fellow who makes the miniatures; on the right, some guy by the name of Al, who I think may make some eyepieces and telescopes.

Yep, Al Nagler, in the flesh. Like I said, really exciting to meet these guys and hear them speak. Next year, I'll try to get Howie Glatter to hold still long enough to get a shot of him or the guys who wrote the Night Sky Observers Guide and AstroCards.

Well, enough for now. If anyone is sick or bored enough to want the JPEGs of any shots, write to me, and I'll be glad to forward them..

TTFN,

JF