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## [Welcome to the OKCAC Discussion Board](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/welcome-to-the-okcac-discussion-board/7)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/welcome-to-the-okcac-discussion-board/7 "2023-05-05T15:19:13Z")

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Welcome to the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club, a community of passionate stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts! We are thrilled to have you join us on this journey of exploring the mysteries of the universe and sharing our …

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## [First Friday Public Observing Night at Arbor Gardens](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-public-observing-night-at-arbor-gardens/1429)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 101\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-public-observing-night-at-arbor-gardens/1429 "2026-09-30T19:11:16Z")

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Dave has updated the Club Calendar for 2026! I’ve changed the official start time from 1900 to 1830 for Jan, Feb, and Mar. If we switch back to Daylight Saving Time again (I’m hoping we won’t!) sunset will be close to 2…

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## [First Friday Public Observing Night at PASEO!](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-public-observing-night-at-paseo/1461)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-public-observing-night-at-paseo/1461 "2026-09-30T19:08:15Z")

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The Paseo Art District has invited us to set up on First Fridays at Paseo again. We’re going to start again on Friday, 6 Feb. This will be in addition to First Friday Public Observing Night at Arbor Gardens in Moore. Sev…

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## [All Members Nights at CRO](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/all-members-nights-at-cro/1430)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 271\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/all-members-nights-at-cro/1430 "2026-09-30T19:02:27Z")

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Dave has updated the Club Calendar with the dates for All Member’s Nights in 2026! The next All Member’s Nights will be 10 Jan and 17 Jan. We probably won’t have temps like we had over Christmas, so remember to dress …

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## [Televue 85 and Panoramic Mount Sold](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/televue-85-and-panoramic-mount-sold/1827)

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**Author:** [@JoshHufford](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/JoshHufford)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/televue-85-and-panoramic-mount-sold/1827 "2026-09-30T12:25:14Z")

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I’m selling my Televue 85 with Panoramic mount, tripod, 2" Televue Diagonal, 1.25" adapter, finder bracket, eyepiece holders, and soft case. The case is missing the foam for some reason which is how it was when I bought …

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## [Friday, October 9th at Okie Tex - Community Star Party - 7 PM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/friday-october-9th-at-okie-tex-community-star-party-7-pm/1805)

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**Author:** [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/friday-october-9th-at-okie-tex-community-star-party-7-pm/1805 "2026-09-30T05:09:11Z")

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Our Community Star Party welcome the local residents of Cimarron County, OK to participate in the Star Party. Local families, ranchers, residents, campers at Black Mesa State Park, schools are invited. Depending upon …

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## [Star Party for Cimarron County Residents the FIRST NIGHT at OTSP - October 9th - 7 PM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/star-party-for-cimarron-county-residents-the-first-night-at-otsp-october-9th-7-pm/1839)

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**Author:** [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/star-party-for-cimarron-county-residents-the-first-night-at-otsp-october-9th-7-pm/1839 "2026-09-30T05:09:11Z")

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As always we are hoping for clear skies at Okie-Tex. Traditionally, on the very first night, we have offered a Star Party for the residents of Cimarron County (along with the campers at Black Mesa State Park). We begin…

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## [Vaonis Vespera Pro for Sale](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/vaonis-vespera-pro-for-sale/1838)

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**Author:** [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/vaonis-vespera-pro-for-sale/1838 "2026-09-29T20:58:01Z")

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I’ve got 4 smart scopes right now, and another smart scope on order. I really like this telescope, but I’ve got to get rid of at least one. If I don’t sell it on here quickly, I’ll take it to Okie-Tex and try to sell it …

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## [Home-Assembled 130mm Triplet with TMB Optics, going to Okie-Tex 2026](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/home-assembled-130mm-triplet-with-tmb-optics-going-to-okie-tex-2026/1836)

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**Author:** [@pumice5695](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/pumice5695)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/home-assembled-130mm-triplet-with-tmb-optics-going-to-okie-tex-2026/1836 "2026-09-29T15:57:50Z")

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Built by Jim Buchanan from a TMB 130 f/6 triplet objective, Astro-Physics 2.7 inch focuser, and Takahashi tube. Buchanan stated the objective is manufactured by LZOS. Lens is engraved as serial #001. Includes rings and a…

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## [Seestar S50 Pro pictures](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/seestar-s50-pro-pictures/1758)

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**Author:** [@JBro](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/JBro)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/seestar-s50-pro-pictures/1758 "2026-09-29T15:46:25Z")

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First lights with the S50 Pro! No post processing out of the app on the Lagoon and Triffid. Light processing in Pixinsight for the Iris Nebula. !\[I

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## [OKCAC Club Meetings for 2026](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/okcac-club-meetings-for-2026/1409)

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**Author:** [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:31am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/okcac-club-meetings-for-2026/1409 "2026-09-26T02:31:07Z")

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In addition to a brief talk about the Texas Star Party changes, Club member and Author, Dave Cox, will present about his new book READY! SET! IMAGE! Dave will take us on a project that has fundamentally changed the way …

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## [OK to post about a scope I will have for sale at Okie-Tex?](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/ok-to-post-about-a-scope-i-will-have-for-sale-at-okie-tex/1825)

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**Author:** [@JoshHufford](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/JoshHufford)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/ok-to-post-about-a-scope-i-will-have-for-sale-at-okie-tex/1825 "2026-09-26T00:40:59Z")

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Would it be OK to post here to give a heads up of a telescope I will have for sale at Okie-Tex?

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## [Tent Stakes](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/tent-stakes/1465)

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**Author:** [@MawkHawk](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/MawkHawk)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/tent-stakes/1465 "2026-09-25T01:25:23Z")

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What is the the soil like at Okie-Tex as far as the type of tent stakes people use? Can I use yellow platic stakes or would metal be better or even some type of screw in stakes? Thanks in advance!

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## [International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) at Science Museum Oklahoma 19 Sep 2026](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/international-observe-the-moon-night-inomn-at-science-museum-oklahoma-19-sep-2026/1766 "2026-09-25T00:13:17Z")

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International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) at Science Museum Oklahoma on 19 Sep 2026. Will start at 7pm until 10pm. The Moon rises at 3:37pm and Sunset is at 7:31pm. Venus sets at 8:45pm and Saturn rises at 8:14pm. In…

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## [Star Party at Black Mesa State Park the night AFTER OTSP ends - Saturday 10/17 -6:30 PM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/star-party-at-black-mesa-state-park-the-night-after-otsp-ends-saturday-10-17-6-30-pm/1806)

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**Author:** [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/star-party-at-black-mesa-state-park-the-night-after-otsp-ends-saturday-10-17-6-30-pm/1806 "2026-09-24T21:40:09Z")

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We’ve begun a new tradition as OTSP ends. Several of us move to camp over at Black Mesa State Park on Saturday night, October 17th. We gather at the observatory Dome near the playground and hold a smaller version of O…

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## [Liquidation of Rod Gallagher's Equipment](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/liquidation-of-rod-gallaghers-equipment/1676)

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**Author:** [@gmillerok1](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/gmillerok1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/liquidation-of-rod-gallaghers-equipment/1676 "2026-09-24T16:26:02Z")

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Those that knew Rod well knew one thing. He bought the best, took care of it, and never sold anything. I’ve been tasked with liquidating his equipment and there is over 25 years of acquisitions. At least 7 cameras, five …

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## [Anyone interested in helping to host an event November 6th and/or 7th at Quartz Mountain State Park?](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/anyone-interested-in-helping-to-host-an-event-november-6th-and-or-7th-at-quartz-mountain-state-park/1819)

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**Author:** [@egrizz](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/egrizz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/anyone-interested-in-helping-to-host-an-event-november-6th-and-or-7th-at-quartz-mountain-state-park/1819 "2026-09-24T02:10:13Z")

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The Park Naturalist at Quartz Mountain State Park has invited our OKC Astronomy Club members to a possible Star Party that we would run on Friday, November 6th or Saturday, November 7th. I shared that we were quite busy…

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## [Dwarf Mini pictures](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/dwarf-mini-pictures/1585)

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**Author:** [@jenisonam](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/jenisonam)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/dwarf-mini-pictures/1585 "2026-09-24T01:13:41Z")

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Here is a few different targets. Whale galaxy (NGC4631, blow dryer galaxy(M100), Sadr region. All shot with 60sec exposures from here in the city

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## [S50 Pro Pre-Orders Open today August 25th](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/s50-pro-pre-orders-open-today-august-25th/1740)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/s50-pro-pre-orders-open-today-august-25th/1740 "2026-09-23T00:57:49Z")

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Got this text message on the Club phone number. What do we have here? Most likely the S50Pro — preorders open Aug 25, with plans (no doubt) to deliver just in time for Christmas. Beware: early leaks say it will likel…

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## [OCCC Astronomy Club - Night Sky Viewing](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/occc-astronomy-club-night-sky-viewing/1719)

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**Author:** [@Ms.Frizzle](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Ms.Frizzle)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/occc-astronomy-club-night-sky-viewing/1719 "2026-09-21T23:08:23Z")

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OCCC Astronomy Club - Night Sky Viewings Fall Semester starting September 17th Oklahoma City Community College - John Massey Center Fields OCCC, SW 81st St. OKC, OK 73159 35.385023, -97.566880 Update: first meeting …

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## [TonightPlan website will help pick your object to image](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/tonightplan-website-will-help-pick-your-object-to-image/1814)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/tonightplan-website-will-help-pick-your-object-to-image/1814 "2026-09-20T20:59:54Z")

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Stop wasting nights wondering what to image — or whether to bother going out at all. TonightPlan answers both: the cloud, the Moon and the dark window, then a short list of targets chosen for your sky and your gear. I …

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## [Seestar S30 Pro pictures](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/seestar-s30-pro-pictures/1497)

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**Author:** [@JBro](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/JBro)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/seestar-s30-pro-pictures/1497 "2026-09-19T22:42:29Z")

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Wasn’t sure where else to put these… a few images from the S30 Pro… Orion’s Belt, Just 3hrs of integration time at 20 sec and the Seagull Nebula (about 6 hours of integration time at 20 secs. All stacked and processed i…

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## [Okie-Tex 2026 Registration Now Open](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/okie-tex-2026-registration-now-open/1496)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/okie-tex-2026-registration-now-open/1496 "2026-09-16T23:43:15Z")

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Pre-registration for the 2026 Okie-Tex Star Party is now open! Pre-registration will close at midnight central daylight time on Sunday September 20th. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked no later than Saturday Septe…

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## [Supernova SN 2026aaiv in NGC 7331](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/supernova-sn-2026aaiv-in-ngc-7331/1804)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/supernova-sn-2026aaiv-in-ngc-7331/1804 "2026-09-18T03:43:52Z")

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Tried this one last night with my S50. Looks like it got a lot brighter since Sep 3rd.

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## [RASC 2027 Observer's Handbooks and Calendars](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/rasc-2027-observers-handbooks-and-calendars/1802)

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**Author:** [@DaveNH6SM](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/DaveNH6SM)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/rasc-2027-observers-handbooks-and-calendars/1802 "2026-09-17T00:48:46Z")

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The RASC 2027 Observer’s Handbooks (USA version) and Calendars are available for PRE-ORDER on the League Sales web store at https://store.astroleague.org/ or https://store.astroleague.org/index.php?main\_page=index&c…

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## [RC Sailplane?](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/rc-sailplane/1765)

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**Author:** [@pbrayton](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/pbrayton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/rc-sailplane/1765 "2026-09-16T23:37:36Z")

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I have watched the videos where a drone was used and I was wondering if I could bring and fly my electric powered RC sailplane?

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## [Bluebird satellites](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/bluebird-satellites/1801)

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**Author:** [@ClintGately](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/ClintGately)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/bluebird-satellites/1801 "2026-09-16T16:10:24Z")

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Observed the Bluebird satellites. Launched August 5th, they have been called “cell phone towers in space” designed to deliver broadband to ordinary phones anywhere on earth. They have giant flat antennas about the size o…

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## [SkyWatcher 10" truss tube goto](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/skywatcher-10-truss-tube-goto/1783)

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**Author:** [@pbrayton](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/pbrayton)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/skywatcher-10-truss-tube-goto/1783 "2026-09-15T20:20:22Z")

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Purchased used and only used once. Hand control moves scope but, goto might need work. Can deliver to Okie -Tex. I live in Denver. $850 OBO

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## [Ultimate rental telescope?](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/ultimate-rental-telescope/1787)

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**Author:** [@drbill](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/drbill)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/ultimate-rental-telescope/1787 "2026-09-14T23:31:28Z")

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I got a good laugh out of this (but maybe if you have won the lottery… ??) Lowell Observatory, which is in a dire financial position (due to a number of factors) is renting out their 4.3 meter telescope for private a…

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## [Sunspot Observatory Demolished](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/sunspot-observatory-demolished/1782)

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**Author:** [@CatsPaw](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/CatsPaw)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/sunspot-observatory-demolished/1782 "2026-09-13T00:00:49Z")

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This news is a bit old, but the National Science Foundation has decided to demolish the Sunspot Observatory in New Mexico because its unique mercury bearing started leaking. KOA4 News

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