From: Richard Lohman (richneal@pacbell.net)
Date: Thu Feb 24 2005 - 11:45:19 PST
Message-ID: <008601c51aa9$5f65f600$e808fea9@Richard> From: "Richard Lohman" <richneal@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: Pinhole Digest #1694 - 02/23/05 Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 11:45:19 -0800
It's been a long time since I've responded to a query on pinhole so not sure
how to go about this. I'd like to reply to "Avery" about the telescope
purchase.
I would definitely look for a Dobsonian-type reflector scope. You get the
most light-gathering power for the dollar from them, which is what you want
when having students doing the viewing. If I were making this purchase I'd
check out the SkyQuest XT Intelliscope carried by Orion Telescopes.
Website: www.telescope.com. Specifically the XT10 is a 10" reflector listed
for $649. Adding the computerized object locator is another $100. You
could
add in a solar filter for use during the day (looking at sun spots and, when
the time is right, a solar eclipse) and end up, with tax, with about $1000.
I believe this would be an excellent package for the money and for the given
application.
FYI I don't have personal experience with this particular scope, but Orion
is a very reputable company with whom I deal for accesories for my own
scope. I own a fully-computerized Meade 12" scope, and have been viewing
for the past 10 years or so.
Good luck,
Rich Lohman (richneal@pacbell.net)
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Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 11:20 PM
Subject: Pinhole Digest #1694 - 02/23/05
Pinhole Digest #1694 - Wednesday, February 23, 2005
sheep hearts
by "Tory Brady" <toryb@exploratorium.edu>
"CSI"
by "Karen Kalumuck" <karenk@exploratorium.edu>
job opening in Portland where one can still afford a house
by "Mark Lawton" <markslawton@hotmail.com>
buying a telescope
by "Avery Pickford" <averypickford@myrealbox.com>
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Subject: sheep hearts
From: "Tory Brady" <toryb@exploratorium.edu>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:14:36 -0800
Dear Charlotte-- There are several Halal meat markets on San Pablo
Avenue, near University Ave, in Berkeley. You may be able to get
sheep hearts there. Also, there is a meat market on San pablo Ave
near Parker, I think called C and M Meats, that seems to have
EVERYTHING! Good luck, and let me know if you do get the hearts.
--Tory
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Subject: "CSI"
From: "Karen Kalumuck" <karenk@exploratorium.edu>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:00:23 -0800
Hi Everyone!
For those of you who attended this past Saturday's workshop CSI: TI
(and even if you didn't) you might be interested in the following
short article that appeared in today's SF Chronicle (link to the
online version of the article below). It's a report from the AAAS
meeting by genuine forensic scientists. Title of article: "Forensic
Scientists have mixed feelings about CSI." Apparently victims are
expecting answers in 30 minutes, judges and juries are ordering more
and more tests that really aren't useful (but they expect it) and
even criminals are learning ways to get around certain tests as they
perpetrate a crime. Enjoy! ---Karen
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/02/22/MNGQGBF1NK1.DTL
-- Karen E. Kalumuck, Ph.D. Biologist/Educator Exploratorium Teacher Institute 3601 Lyon St. San Francisco, CA 94123 415-561-0388 FAX 415-561-0307----------------------------------------------------------------------
Subject: job opening in Portland where one can still afford a house From: "Mark Lawton" <markslawton@hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:32:09 -0800
Hi Everybody,
We're looking for a chem/bio person to join our team in this new high school. Portland is like a small San Francisco but without traffic. Seriously, it's a great place to live. Please circulate this notice to your network of science colleagues.
-Mark Lawton Portland, Oregon
p.s. There's still houses around for less than 150K
Position Description: High School Chemistry/Biology Teacher
Newly established high school connected to a long-established PS - 8 independent school opened in fall 2005 with 9th grade and will add one grade each year until all four years of high school are in place. Portland Jewish Academy High School is seeking an experienced teacher capable of providing excellent high school science courses in biology and chemistry. Ability to teach high school math and/or health is also highly desirable. Experience in the design and development of a high school lab facility is a plus.
Ability to teach and mentor high school students successfully and to work collaboratively and collegially on developing integrated, connected curricula is essential. Decision-making based upon what is best for students drives the educational program. Jewish affiliation is not necessary; demonstrated excellence in teaching is! Willingness to be fully engaged in the life of the school by participating in field trips, after-school activities and school events is important. Full or part-time employment opportunities would depend upon the diversity of the candidate's qualifications.
Send a letter of inquiry and a resume to Trish King, Principal of Portland Jewish Academy High School, 6651 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219 or email tking@portlandjewishacademy.org.
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Subject: buying a telescope From: "Avery Pickford" <averypickford@myrealbox.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:36:42 -0500
Dream world: I'm independently wealthy and want to buy you, an avid amateur astronomer, a telescope. How does $1000 sound? Just let me know what scope I should purchase.
Reality: I have $1000 (surprisingly this is not part of the dream world) to spend on a new telescope for my school. I'll be using this telescope with 6th to 12th graders in a big city. Anyone have any strong opinions/suggestions?
Avery
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