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Icehouse.

I had one for about 15 years. Four-inch reflector with a pretty decent focal length. Overall it was a pretty good telescope, but the reality is, even with a good telescope all you're going to look at are planets, galaxies, nebulae and the moon. Stars are still just little dots no matter how much you refract them. I still love astronomy and I go out to look at the stars a couple times a week, but I don't know if I'll buy another telescope. EDIT - I suppose that didn't answer your question. Sorry. I'd definitely go with a reflector over a refractor. You'll get a longer focal length and the light loss from the upper mirror isn't too bad. After I got my big-ass telescope they started coming out with those shorter, fatter, combination telescopes that combine reflective and refractive properties. Not sure what they're called but you see them in every store these days. Their advantage is the wider aperture which gathers far more light, and more light = better image quality. I think these are quite a bit more expensive, though. The best thing you could do is to join a local astronomy club. They'll be able to guide you in your purchase, especially if your area has specific impediments like light pollution or pervasive humidity. They'll also help you find new and interesting things to look at, which is important because if you're like me, you can only look at something out there so many times before you get bored. Good luck, and remember - you're looking at the stars, not through your neighbor's window. One is a hobby. One is creepy. Hey thanks... Yeah pretty much what I had read on these here interwebs... As for creeping, the hot (REALLY HOT) girl across the street fenced in her back yard... Maybe it was due to me mowing the same patch of grass for three hours straight while she as laying out, or possibly she wanted to let here little rat dog do its wiz-biz without a leash, alas we will never know, I cant come with in 100' of her... Anyway, what you are talking about is the Schmidt-Cassegrain style telescope, I think that is what I'm going with, thanks for the info... You need one of these my friend http://aparotors.com/

Whatever you do do it on a personal level. You may not do anythiing outside of work but you are friends. It will mean more to him that way to help pull him through these difficult times. Im not good with gifts or whatever But im sure a card and memorial in his sons honor would be more than appreciated. Be there for him.

Only problem with that video is Mom's not cooking or doing dishes.

Twitter hurts my brain.

Carefull that sh#t will blind you.

NIce work!

Most every small town USA probably looks like that with a fertilizer plant or a grain elevator right in town. Its not just a Texas problem.

Anhydrous ammonia isn't explosive. It isn't even necessarily flammable as it has a flash point of like 1200 degress. Ammonium nitrate was used in Oklahoma City.

The Romans left their cranes.

Can't stop watching ... Spose that kid ever walked again?

What the hell is it with hangovers and chinese food? My brother and his gang of goons do the same thing after a night of honky tonkin. Head for the local china buffet. That'd be the last thing I'd wanna see. Kitten fried rice is full of electrolytes.

America as a whole is viewed pretty negatively in the middle east due to our ties with Israel and that's a whole different discussion. As for peace keeping duties, that's better left up to some country that isn't us. Now, if some douchebag dictator type is acting up, and you need somebody to go kick his f*cking teeth in, then you call the Marines or the 82nd Airborne. But if you're baby sitting some treaty, then no thanks... Can we start a PAC or whatever to get this guy elected Sec. of Defense?

Cuck Freighton

Which pillars? These? If this is what you're talking about, they're not going anywhere. Aren't those supposed to fall down anyway when a virgin graduates from UNL?

We got new field turf? Yep its red.

That Gomes interception is about as badass as badass can get.

You are clearly an idiot... HE SIGNED WITH NEBRASKA And yes... I just called myself an idiot. Attack the post not the poster. I hope you realized what I did there....... If not... take a look. I didn't think I needed the , guess I was wrong.

You are clearly an idiot... HE SIGNED WITH NEBRASKA And yes... I just called myself an idiot. Attack the post not the poster.

Why the long face?

When someone says they are gonna shock the world. Do they ever?

It isn't personal its bidness.

If I'm a college football player the last thing I would want is a girlfriend especially if she is fake.