"Jeff" wrote in message
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* Capt. Rob wrote, On 4/26/2007 12:19 PM:
There's more stars out in the middle of the ocean.

Scared ya, eh?




Uh, Scotty...wanna explain how one would mount and use a astronomical
telescope on a small boat? IT can work on a cruise ship, or drilling
platform and probably Joe's houseboat since it's tied tightly to the
dock!

Some of the best amateur viewing I've had has been with a 7x50 on a boat.
There's nothing like being miles away from the nearest light.

Got that right. About two miles out on Lake Michigan on a clear, moonless
night affords an amazing sight. It's clearly easy to see the galaxy we're
in under such circumstances. Meteor showers are superb out there.

Max