Dago Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Just trying out the shortened thread title re: Central France[:D][IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Don't think it worked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 You can get tablets to help your sextant. I know, because I get lots of emails about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 After 15 years of using one regularly - I can honestly say I don't miss it or the tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Hey...it did work, take a look at the thread heading[:D] tried to emulate the Central France thread. I really must get out more[:-))]best regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Oh Dago, you naughty naughty person [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Sorry Clair[:)]best regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Coquin, you are at it again. My husband has his out on display, I find it rather attractive, but I don't know how to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 [quote user="Teamedup"] My husband has his out on display, I find it rather attractive, but I don't know how to use it.[/quote] I am not even going to attemp to answer that one....[:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted March 4, 2007 Author Share Posted March 4, 2007 [quote user="Teamedup"]Coquin, you are at it again. My husband has his out on display, I find it rather attractive, but I don't know how to use it.[/quote]TU, that really made me smile this morning[:D]thank you for brightening my day.best regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oglefakes Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 [quote user="Teamedup"]My husband has his out on display, I find it rather attractive, but I don't know how to use it.[/quote]Ooh, suits you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 What can I say, he has made me hold it and explained what I am supposed to do with it, but I have found it a little awkward to hold and just haven't got the hang of it at all. It does look good though, standing there so proud. I give it a tickle with the feather duster every week just to keep it looking so fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezstevens Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 [quote user="Teamedup"]What can I say, he has made me hold it and explained what I am supposed to do with it, but I have found it a little awkward to hold and just haven't got the hang of it at all. It does look good though, standing there so proud. I give it a tickle with the feather duster every week just to keep it looking so fine.[/quote]How do you keep the bubble on top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I give it a tickle with the feather duster every week just to keep it looking so fine.Quite right TU. One must guard against over enthusiastic polishing of fine old instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I can see why you call him "Mr Up" I have a book that will help you to understand how to use it to your advantage, you can borrow it if you like? [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 [quote user="FurryKnickers"]I can see why you call him "Mr Up" [/quote]Surely that depends upon the angle, which we have not yet been told.I quote from Wikipedia:A sextant is generally used to measure the angle of elevation of a celestial object Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oglefakes Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 [quote user="Dick Smith"]I quote from Wikipedia:A sextant is generally used to measure the angle of elevation of a celestial object[/quote]I followed the wiki link and found some interesting description, including:Red supergiantEruptive variablesLuminous blue variablesAre these relevant I wonder [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamedup Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I don't like the sound of those luminous blue variables, wonder what they can be? If it were a medical condition it sounds as if it would be painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oglefakes Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 [quote user="Teamedup"]I don't like the sound of those luminous blue variables, wonder what they can be? If it were a medical condition it sounds as if it would be painful.[/quote]True, but on the upside, there could be money to be made during the upcoming election campaign. Some political party might use it as a mascott or something...especially if it comes across well on the telly [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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