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Saturday, July 3rd 2010 11:50 PM

 Anacortes Telescopes now accepts PayPal for payment online and via phone We negotiated a rate that is "acceptable" for us to do business.   We hope this added option is a benefit to our customers that would like to pay in this manner   Thank you Anacortes Telescopes 800-850-2001

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Gallery may be FIXED today

Wednesday, June 2nd 2010 10:17 PM

 The new version of the Gallery could be up as soon as today   Thank you Herb and Paula York

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Latest Site Updates 5/12/10

Thursday, May 13th 2010 01:48 AM

 Anacortes Telescopes is getting a new SEARCH The first version is up now and will have improvements later today.  Anacortes Telescopes GALLERY is the next item to receive attention and that will happen over the next few days. The present form is totally unacceptable. Astromart's server timers are set back to real time and the AUCTIONS functions are working properly again. Astromart's "all users pay an access fee" has really reduced the amount of time required to admin the site and is proving to be popular with the current members and provides another level of security to MEMBERS in good standing. All Anacortes owned and operated servers have all been brought up to date in security and operations software. Thank you for you support and interest in our products and services. Herb and Paula York  

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New "old" webmaster is back

Thursday, April 1st 2010 11:22 PM

 We are blessed to have our "old" webmaster back.  Steve rejoined ATWB and Astromart LLC last week. Things already fixed are the ATWB categories. Next fixes in order will be Astromart Auction timer Astromart Log In Astromart Banners ATWB Gallery - it will work like it is supposed to within a week or so ATWB and Astromart.Com servers will be updated and cleaned up New SEARCH for ATWB Other things are being done as they come up but this is the major list at the moment We are looking forward to having a web site/s that actually perform for our clients and us Thank you Herb and Paula York 800-850-2001

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Introducing the LVI SmartGuider2 Imaging Control System

Saturday, March 6th 2010 12:55 AM

Anacortes Telescope is pleased to present the brand new LVI SmartGuider2 Imaging Control System!  This exciting new product is a smooth running, all-in-one solution to controlling the astroimaging process. Take a look The LVI SmartGuider 2 Imaging Control System goes beyond the simple concept of autoguiding. Astrophotographers know well that autoguiding is vital for obtaining clear and crisp long-exposure photos with pinpoint star resolution, but that’s not all. Final images are the result of a complex process handled by different devices which must all work together flawlessly in order to get the desired photo quality. But in most of cases, the process isn’t flawless.   The LVI SmartGuider 2 Imaging Control System is an integrated solution which does the whole process required to make wonderful astrophotos in a very short time and in a fun and easy way! No longer do you need the laptop, the reflex remote switch, the focuser control box and other...

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Anacortes Telescopes Joins FaceBook

Friday, January 8th 2010 05:32 AM

 You can join our FaceBook pages here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Anacortes-Telescope/242933792672 We hope you enjoy this new option   Thank you Herb and Paula York 800-850-2001 360-588-9000

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Picture Of the Day is beginning to take shape

Thursday, December 31st 2009 04:11 AM

 ATWB's Picture Of the Day (POD) is finally coming to life You should see continued improvements for the next few days /Gallery.aspx Thank you  Herb and Paula York Anacortes Telescopes  800-850-2001 360-588-9000

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UPS SHIPPING Complete

Thursday, December 17th 2009 04:51 AM

 We have completed the UPS shipping on the main web site now. It allows us to offer FREE GROUND shipping to the lower 48 states on selected items The shipping will now be more accurate. Now on to the Picture Of the Day = POD. Progress is being made but not completed. Thank you Herb and Paula York 800-850-2001 360-588-9000 www.buytelescopes.com www.binocs.com

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Takahashi P2-Z, EM-10, NJP or EM-500 mount? Polar Align with your iPhone!

Thursday, December 17th 2009 02:35 AM

TakAlign allows you to easily polar align your Takahashi P2-Z, EM-10, NJP or EM-500 mount.  It shows a representations of the Takahashi polar scope reticle with the alignment star shown in its correct position given your time and longitude.  The application can be configured to align either on Polaris in the northern hemisphere or Sigma Octantis in the southern hemisphere.  The display updates the position every second, ensuring accurate polar alignment.  English language only, compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. TakAlign Website                        TakAlign on iTunes

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WalMart and Costco Telescopes. Step right up and get hosed

Tuesday, November 24th 2009 02:57 AM

   The TV Shopping Networks      Beware!   "See the entire galaxy!" "See comets up close!" "See remote planets!"    We've all seen the ads in the drugstores and at discount retailers. That "bargain" 3-inch telescope in the gaudy box, adorned with photos of smiling models posing as satisfied young astronomers. There's usually a bulleted list of "features" which highlights the included Barlow lens and eyepieces to achieve over 600 power. Somewhere else on the box will be those colorful "closeup" images of Jupiter and Saturn, the Eagle Nebula, and a d...

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