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When San Francisco etiquette coach Lisa Grotts travels, she abides by the John Steinbeck quote "A journey is like a marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you can control it." While on a radio media tour a few years back, Grotts spent so much time in major airports, she began to notice a plethora of travel faux pas, "luggage carts crashing into the shins of others; angry, unhappy passengers; passengers in coach placing their luggage in first, etc. I wrote my first chapter [of the guide] that week!" she says. In November, her compilation of all her travel knowledge, "A Traveler's Passport to Etiquette" hit the shelves.
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Sixty or so tech enthusiasts traveled from all over the country--and as far away as London--to convene in Stateline this weekend to discuss the evolution of social media at the second annual Tahoe Snowcial summit. Bay Area native and music mogul MC Hammer, an innovator himself in the online realm, came out to speak as the keynote on social media's promising future.
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Next time you're stuck at San Francisco airport trying to kill time before your flight, consider hitting the slots. No, the airport has not morphed into a full-fledged casino, but it has introduced an exhibit, For Amusement Only: Slot Machines and Other Gambling Devices of the Mechanical Age, that illustrates the technological and artistic innovations of mechanical gambling machines.
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I think it is time that the Students of South Side High School come to grips with the fact that a $32+ Million Bond issue which would impose a $200 yearly increase for thirty years to the School Taxes for every household in Rockville Centre. Most SSHS students who will graduate in the future will go on to college (if affordable), join the military (if we still have one) or just move on to greener pastures (if the planet still has any left).
My point is that those of us who would have to suffer another economic burdon by remaining here in "Good Old RVC" with an additional $200 yearly cost around our necks, additional tax increases that are bound to be levied upon us, in thirty yeas, Gas price increases, Food cost increases and an economy thart will STILL be struggling to pay the National debt.
To be BLUNT kids, maybe your parents have the dough to flip in $200 increase a year just to have you run around on artificial turf for a couple of ball games, or track meets, and build additional classrooms on to the current High School so you will "have more space" to Twitter and Tweet each other more comfortably, but those of us who are Senior Citizens on fixed incomes, or victims of a battered economy, unemployed or financially strapped, just cannot afford what you consider needed niceties. We ALL have to make sacrifices in this Country today. Each penny counts to most of us. $32+ Million dollars is OUTRAGEOUS !!!!!
I suggest that we all just sit back and realize the national economic situation and call a 5 year moratorium on spending.
Do with what we have and hope that the future will be better and we can afford things again soon. Don't use President Obama's failed policies on spending, or sooner than we know, the School budget will be in the "Trillions of Dollars". I urge the RVC Voters to vote "NO" on March 19th.
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(Washington, DC) The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) today announced the following briefing:
The dog barks, but the caravan moves on: highs and lows in U.S.-Russia relations
Thursday, March 27, 2014
1:00 p.m.
Room 2103 Rayburn House Office Building
Russia's flag flies over Crimea, Spaso House is vacant, and there's talk of a new Cold War. The framework for U.S.-Russia relations appears to be in shambles. And Kremlinology may yet be fetched from the proverbial ash heap of history and pressed into the service of a new policy of containment. Is this chill in relations deja vu all over again or a new and different break? Are bilateral relations doomed to perpetual confrontation? What are reasonable expectations for the future of the U.S.-Russia relationship? The United States and Russia share a long, complex history replete with burden and angst, but also grounds for hope. Arguably, no strategic relationship is as vital to security and cooperation in Europe—a key national interest.
Come for the context essential to understanding the current crisis, stay for a timely discussion on what is to be done.
Lead Discussant: Matthew Rojansky, Director of the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute
Panelist: James W. Warhola, Chairman, University of Maine's Department of Political Science
Moderator: Kyle Parker, Policy Advisor for the U.S. Helsinki Commission
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, is an independent agency of the Federal Government charged with monitoring compliance with the Helsinki Accords and advancing comprehensive security through promotion of human rights, democracy, and economic, environmental and military cooperation in 57 countries. The Commission consists of nine members from the U.S. Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.
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(Washington) - The United States Helsinki Commission will hold a hearing on Northern Ireland's Human Rights and Police Reform.
Policing Reforms and Human Rights in Northern Ireland
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
2172 Rayburn House Office Building
Dr. Mitchell Reiss, Director of Policy Planning Staff at the U.S. Department of State
Nuala O'Loan, Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland
Jane Winter, Director, British Irish Rights Watch
Paul Mageean, Legal Officer, Committee on the Administration of Justice
Brendan McAllister, Director of Mediation Northern Ireland
Elisa Massimino, Director of the Washington, D.C. Office, Human Rights First
As a follow-up to Helsinki Commission hearings on the peace process in Northern Ireland held in 2000, this hearing will focus specifically on the status of policing reforms. U.S. policy regarding this aspect of the peace process will be reviewed. U.S. policy regarding this aspect of the peace process will be reviewed.
The hearing will also examine the work of institutions tasked with monitoring and encouraging progress in the peace process through police reform, including the investigation of complaints against the police and holding police officers accountable for human rights violations and other improper conduct. The impact of progress to date on the communities in Northern Ireland will also be assessed.
An un-official transcript will be available on the Helsinki Commission's web site at http://www.csce.gov within 24 hours of the hearing.
The United States Helsinki Commission, an independent federal agency, by law monitors and encourages progress in implementing provisions of the Helsinki Accords. The Commission, created in 1976, is composed of nine Senators, nine Representatives and one official each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce.
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WASHINGTON—Today the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) announced the following hearing:
Anti-Semitism, Racism and Discrimination in the OSCE Region
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
10:00 a.m.
SD-562 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Following an escalation of anti-Semitic hate crimes a decade ago, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) intensified efforts to combat prejudice and discrimination throughout Eurasia and North America. Since 2004, three Personal Representatives have been appointed annually by the OSCE Chair-in-Office (currently Switzerland) to address anti-Semitism; racism, xenophobia, and discrimination including against Christians and members of other religions; and intolerance and discrimination against Muslims. In an official joint visit to the United States, the Personal Representatives will address progress and ongoing challenges in the OSCE region a decade after the creation of their positions.
The following witnesses are scheduled to testify:
The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, is an independent agency of the Federal Government charged with monitoring compliance with the Helsinki Accords and advancing comprehensive security through promotion of human rights, democracy, and economic, environmental and military cooperation in 57 countries. The Commission consists of nine members from the U.S. Senate, nine from the House of Representatives, and one member each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.
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Testimony :: Thomas Melia
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State - Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Department of State
Testimony of Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas O. Melia Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Department of State Before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
September 20, 2012
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for inviting me to testify on Georgia today. Before I do so, I would like to thank you, the other Members, and the professional staff of the Commission, for promoting implementation of OSCE commitments by all participating States. We appreciate your dedication and ongoing engagement.
Mr. Chairman, in advance of Georgia's October 1 parliamentary elections, the United States has been promoting a democratic electoral process diplomatically and through technical assistance. President Obama, Secretary Clinton, and other senior U.S. officials in Washington and Tbilisi have highlighted the importance of such a democratic electoral process for Georgia. In my testimony today, I will focus on last week's trip to Georgia of a senior interagency delegation I was privileged to lead.
Last week, President Obama and Secretary Clinton sent to Georgia a senior interagency delegation including senior officials from the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense. Our delegation went to Georgia to highlight the importance of a democratic electoral process that produces a parliament that reflects the will of the Georgian people. I was delighted that our newly arrived ambassador, Richard Norland, joined most of our meetings. We met with a range of senior government officials and political party leaders, including opposition parties. We urged the Government to implement Georgia's election laws in a fair, impartial and transparent manner, and urged all political parties to fully participate in the process while abiding by the law. We also met with NGO election observers and media rights advocates.
The message that we conveyed privately in each of our meetings was identical: the United States supports the Georgian people's aspirations for a free and democratic process. We do not favor any particular party or candidates, and the United States looks forward to continued close cooperation with the leaders the Georgian people choose.
The upcoming elections are critical to helping Georgia advance its Euro-Atlantic aspirations. They also will be essential to a democratic transfer of power next year, as the parliament elected in October will appoint a Prime Minister who will gain considerably strengthened powers pursuant to constitutional reforms that will take effect when President Saakashvili's successor takes office. Domestic and international perceptions of fairness of the campaign environment, including adherence to the rule of law, media access, transparency, and the impartial adjudication of election-related disputes, will be important indicators of Georgia's democratic development.
The long term work of building a vibrant democracy does not begin and end on election day. I would like to highlight the importance of several principles that we featured in our conversations in Georgia, all of which are essential for a meaningful electoral process.
First is the importance of a level playing field. It is essential that the political environment is conducive to the full participation in the campaign by all parties on equal terms. Although there have been some shortcomings, it is clear that there is a competitive campaign underway. We welcome steps by the government through the Inter-Agency Task Force on elections to address reports of politically motivated firings. While such reports have decreased recently, concerns remain regarding the levelness of the playing field, including alleged harassment of certain activists for their participation in the coalition, reports of blurred boundaries between state institutions and the ruling party, and the alleged use of administrative resources, particularly outside the capital.
The second principle is about rule of law and due process. In our meetings with the Georgian government and the various political parties, we stressed the importance of ensuring that campaign and election laws are applied equally and transparently, and that all participants are held to the same high standards of conduct as spelled out in Georgian law. While almost every party, including the ruling United National Movement, has been penalized for campaign finance violations, the State Audit Office has devoted significant attention to the opposition coalition Georgian Dream. Although there are some anecdotal and circumstantial indications suggesting that Georgian Dream may have spent substantial sums of money in violation of the campaign finance laws, the lack of transparency in the State Audit Office's procedures, and due process deficiencies, raise doubts about whether the law has been enforced equally. That the former director and deputy director of the State Audit Office are now ruling party parliamentary candidates, while the current director of the office is a former ruling party Member of Parliament, exacerbates these concerns. We recognize the challenges on all sides of complying with and enforcing a new set of campaign finance laws and urged the State Audit Office to emphasize transparency and due process as it continues to improve its work. We urged all the political parties to participate constructively, follow the law scrupulously, and to pursue their political goals through the ballot box.
The third principle is respect for fundamental freedoms. Respect for peaceful protests and freedom of assembly is a hallmark of a democratic society, and the government holds a responsibility to protect and uphold those freedoms. We heard last week that the political parties we met have been able to travel the country, hold rallies, and get their messages out to the voters with whom they meet. In our conversations we urged all parties to renounce violence and avoid provocations.
The fourth principle is equitable access to media. We applaud the electoral reforms enacted late last year that expanded the access of all parties on equal terms to the mass media during the 60 - day campaign. More recently, we were encouraged to see the implementation of the so-called "Must Carry" legislation during the campaign period and we strongly support its extension through the post-election complaints process and beyond. Continuing efforts to promote wider access to a diversity of opinions and media outlets would reflect fundamental values that democracies share.
The fifth principle that we emphasized in our meetings is constructive engagement. We have every expectation, now, based on the opposition's commitment to reject the use of violence and the government's commitment to us that security forces will be scrupulously professional, that election day and its aftermath can unfold peacefully. We certainly hope this will be the case. After October 1, all parties will need to work together constructively in the new parliament to advance Georgia's democratic and economic development. They should conduct their campaigns in that spirit.
Finally, we call on all participants to promote an electoral process that the Georgian people judge as free and fair. We commend the work of the domestic and international observation groups, including principally the OSCE/ODIHR mission that in Georgia, to help ensure the election process is transparent and consistent with international standards and the results reflect the will of the Georgian people. The pre-election situation is dynamic and we are monitoring developments closely. Commission attention to the upcoming election is helpful. Again, thank you for holding this hearing. We look forward to continuing to work cooperatively with the Commission to advance internationally accepted human rights standards throughout the OSCE region.
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Crochet Design By: Maggie Weldon
Skill Level: Intermediate
Variegated Tulips
Large - About 18" diameter
Medium - About 14" diameter
Small - About 10½" diameter
Place Mat - About 21" wide and 13" long
Materials: Size 10 Crochet Cotton:
Large Doily
White - 120 yds
Variegated - 25 yds per Tulip
(16 Tulips)- 4 each of Pink, Orange, Green & Blue
Medium Doily
White - 70 yds
Variegated - 25 yds per Tulip
(12 Tulips)- 3 each of Pink, Orange, Green & Blue
Small Doily
White - 30 yds
Variegated - 25 yds per Tulip
(8 Tulips)- 4 Pink, 2 Orange, 2 Blue
Place Mat
White - 250 yds
Variegated - 25 yds per Tulip
(10 Tulips)- 2 each of Pink, Orange, Yellow, Purple & Blue
Crochet Hook: Steel Number 7 (1.65 mm)
Crochet Pattern for Vintage Variegated Tulip Doilies Set
My Crochet Pattern Inspiration:
Every now and then, I go through my vast vintage crochet doily collection. Looking at all the beautiful crochet designs and incredible handiwork which has gone into these masterpieces amazes and inspires me. Recently, while browsing through the collection, I came across an old tulip doily I bought years ago. This crocheted treasure was made using incredibly fine crochet cotton thread and was a bit the worse for wear. It broke my heart! I decided to recreate the tulip crochet pattern using size 10 crochet cotton thread and making the doily in various sizes. When the three round crocheted doilies were done, I had some crocheted tulips left over. Hmmm… What could I do with them? I know! They would look great on the sides of a crocheted place mat!
All the crochet doilies and place mat crochet patterns are made using size 10 crochet cotton thread. The crochet tulips are worked in a variety of variegated colored thread. Each tulip has three crocheted petals which are sewn together to form the complete crocheted tulip. The sizes are as follows:
Depending on the variegated colors you choose for the crocheted tulips, you can create different themed doilies. For example, alternating red and green tulips for a Yuletide theme; or using rich autumn hues for Fall. Whichever colors you use, I'm sure you'll love the finished crochet pattern.
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Testimony :: Dr. Katrina Lantos-Swett
Chair - U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today before the Helsinki Commission on "Escalating Violence against Coptic Women and Girls: Will the New Egypt be More Dangerous than the Old?" I have been asked today to give an overview about the general status of and conditions for religious freedom in Egypt, especially for Coptic Christians. I request that my statement be entered into the record.
Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, USCIRF has been deeply engaged on Egypt and for good reason: For our entire existence, and indeed, prior to our creation, religious freedom conditions, including those of Egypt's Coptic population, have been extremely problematic. This situation continues into the present and with the election of Mohammed Morsi, the first freely elected President of Egypt, on June 30. The Egyptian transitional government continues to engage in and tolerate systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of freedom of religious freedom. Discriminatory and repressive laws and policies remain that restrict freedom of thought, conscience and religion or belief. Given these concerns, and for the second year in a row, USCIRF recommended in its 2012 Annual Report that Egypt be designated a "country of particular concern," or CPC, under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA). I also request that USCIRF's 2012 Annual Report chapter on Egypt be entered into the record.
From the evidence we have seen, the biggest problem faced by the Copts, who comprise about 10 to 15 per cent of Egypt's 80 million people, continues to be one of impunity. Simply stated, for decades, Egypt's government has fostered a climate conducive to acts of violence against Copts and members of other minority communities. It has done so in at least two ways. First, Cairo's long history of restrictive laws and policies -- from blasphemy codes to an Emergency Law to across-the-board discrimination -- has drawn unwelcome attention to religious minorities, further marginalizing them and leading to violent words and deeds launched by intolerant individuals as well as by radical religious groups.
Second, the government's continued failure to protect innocent people from these attacks and to convict those responsible has served to encourage further assaults. For years, President Mubarak's government tolerated widespread discrimination against religious minorities and disfavored religious groups, from dissident Sunni and Shi'a Muslims to Baha'is, as well as Copts and other Christians, while allowing state-controlled media and state-funded mosques to deliver incendiary messages against them. The consequences of the climate of impunity are especially apparent in Upper Egypt.
After Mubarak's departure, a breakdown in security and a rise in sectarian violence made 2011 one of the worst years for Copts and other minorities. Last year alone, violent sectarian attacks killed approximately 100 people, surpassing the death toll of the previous 10 years combined. As during the Mubarak regime, Copts were the primary target, and most of the perpetrators still have not been brought to justice: perpetrators have not been convicted or alleged perpetrators have been detained for short periods, but eventually released without charge. While USCIRF's 2012 Annual Report chapter on Egypt includes a list of some of the most tragic acts of violence committed against the Coptic Orthodox community, let me note the following significant incident: Last October, Egypt's state media falsely accused Copts of attacking the military when Muslim and Christian protestors marched toward the state television station. Following the state media's call on civilians to counter this imaginary threat, on October 9, in downtown Cairo, armed men attacked peaceful demonstrators, killing at least 26 of them, most of them Copts, while injuring over 300 more. Responding to the violence, Egypt's military used live ammunition and also deployed armored vehicles that deliberately crushed and killed at least 12 protestors.
In addition, reports in recent years support claims that there were cases of Muslim men forcing Coptic Christian women to convert to Islam. The State Department has asserted that such cases are often disputed and include "inflammatory allegations and categorical denials of kidnapping and rape." For example, there were credible cases in which Coptic girls voluntarily converted to Islam to marry Muslim men, and subsequently, when the relationship failed, sought to return to Christianity. Nevertheless, during the reporting period, experts and human rights groups have found that there were also credible cases where Coptic Christian women were lured deceptively into marriages with Muslim men and forced to convert to Islam. According to these reports, if a woman returns or escapes from the marriage and wants to convert back to Christianity, she faces the same legal hurdles in changing her religious affiliation on official identity documents as discussed above.
In recent years, in response to sectarian violence, Egyptian authorities have conducted "reconciliation" sessions between Muslims and Christians as a way of easing tensions and resolving disputes. In some cases, authorities compelled victims to abandon their claims to any legal remedy. USCIRF has stated that reconciliation efforts should not be used to undermine enforcing the law and punishing perpetrators for wrongdoing. In recent years, the State Department concluded that reconciliation sessions not only "prevented the prosecution of perpetrators of crimes against Copts and precluded their recourse to the judicial system for restitution" but also "contributed to a climate of impunity that encouraged further assaults."
For all Christian groups, government permission is required to build a new church or repair an existing one, and the approval process for church construction is time-consuming and inflexible. Former President Mubarak had the authority to approve applications for new construction of churches. Although most of these applications were submitted more than five years ago, the majority have not received a response. Even some permits that have been approved cannot, in fact, be acted upon because of interference by the state security services at both the local and national levels.
In 2005, former President Mubarak devolved authority to approve the renovation and re-construction of churches from the president to the country's governors. Several years later, some churches continue to face delays in the issuance of permits. Even in cases where approval to build or maintain churches has been granted, many Christians complain that local security services have prevented construction or repair, in some cases for many years. In addition, local security services have been accused of being complicit in inciting violence against some churches undergoing routine maintenance or repair. In recent years, the government repeatedly has pledged, most recently in October 2011, to adopt a new law that would apply to all places of worship. In June, after consulting with religious leaders and other experts, the SCAF released publicly a draft version of the law. The draft was criticized widely by Muslims, Christians, and Egyptian human rights groups. While a subsequent version has not been made public, some reports have indicated that the revised draft law covers only churches and not other places of worship.
This is not to say there has been no progress since the end of the Mubarak regime. To be sure, we have seen some hopeful developments. Last year, the Grand Sheikh at Al-Azhar began several initiatives expressing support for freedom of religion or belief. In May of last year, the government began to reopen more than 50 churches that had been closed, in some cases for years. Last July, the Supreme Administrative Court ruled that reconverts to Christianity could obtain new national identity documents indicating their Christianity but not their former Muslim faith. And following the October violence, the transitional government took steps to reduce discrimination in Egypt's Penal Code.
Yet despite this progress, the bottom line is this: Copts need to be protected, Copts aren't being protected, and Copts must be protected -- along with every other member of Egyptian society -- from attacks on their right to order their lives and practice their beliefs in dignity and peace.
As long as Copts and other religious minorities aren't being sufficiently protected, USCIRF will continue to spotlight the problem and recommend that the U.S. government take strong action in support of religious freedom. Our recommendations to the United States government are as follows:
• First, the United States should press Egypt to improve religious freedom conditions, by repealing discriminatory decrees against religious minorities, removing religion from official identity documents, abolishing the blasphemy codes, and passing a unified law for the construction and repair of places of worship.
• Second, the United States should urge Egypt's government to prosecute government-funded clerics, government officials, or any other individuals who incite violence, while disciplining or dismissing government-funded clerics who preach intolerance and hatred.
• Third, the United States should increase pressure on Egypt to bring to justice those who have committed violence against fellow Egyptians on account of their religion.
• Fourth, Washington should press Cairo to include robust protections for religious freedom in a new constitution.
• Fifth, the U.S. Congress should require the Departments of State and Defense to report every 90 days on the Egyptian government's progress pertaining to religious freedom and related rights.
• Sixth, until genuine progress occurs, USCIRF renews its call for the United States to designate Egypt a "country of particular concern" as one of the world's most serious religious freedom abusers.
• And finally, if Egypt demonstrates a commitment to progress on freedom of religion and related rights, the United States should ensure that a portion of its military aid to Egypt is used to help Egypt's police implement a plan to enhance protection for religious minorities, their places of worship, and places where they congregate.
Today, as Egypt confronts the rigors of democratic transition, will it uphold the rights of Copts and other religious minorities? The world is watching, the Helsinki Commission is watching, and USCIRF is watching, too. Thank you again for this opportunity to testify.


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(Washington) - The United States Helsinki Commission will conduct a hearing to examine the level of cooperation in the war on terrorism among the participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
The hearing will focus on efforts of the OSCE to coordinate counter-terrorism activities among its 55 participating States and the level to which these States are fulfilling their commitments to cooperate in this endeavor. Diplomatic and financial dimensions of the war on terrorism will be examined as well as the critical role which the European Union (EU) plays in efforts to combat terrorism in the OSCE region and worldwide.
This hearing on international cooperative efforts to combat terrorism will take place on the heels of the recent U.S.-EU summit on counter terrorism cooperation held in Washington.
An un-official transcript of this hearing will be available on the Commission's web site, http://www.csce.gov, within 24 hours.
The United States Helsinki Commission, an independent federal agency, by law monitors and encourages progress in implementing provisions of the Helsinki Accords. The Commission, created in 1976, is composed of nine Senators, nine Representatives and one official each from the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce.
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Note that the HyperStar M14 lens is compatible only with standard Meade SCT models (such as the LX200GPS), not the LX200R or ACF models.
The HyperStar lens allows for fast f/2 imaging using a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Images can be captured 25 times faster than using the standard f/10 configuration. Ultra-short exposure times eliminate the need for autoguiding and even an equatorial mount!
This all new HyperStar lens was designed with digital SLR astrophotography in mind. Mounted in place of the secondary mirror on a Meade 14" SCT, the HyperStar M14 can illuminate a large enough image circle for use with digital SLRs such as the popular Canon EOS 20Da. It can even be used with full-frame DSLRs such as the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II with minimal vignetting.
In addition to DSLRs, the HyperStar lens is compatible with a range of CCD cameras, including models from SBIG, Starlight Xpress, and more.
The HyperStar M14 lens requires the use of a camera-specific adapter. One adapter is included with the HyperStar lens. Please specify the camera being used when ordering. Other adapters are sold separately. Also included with the HyperStar lens is a counterweight to thread on the rear cell of a fork-mounted telescope for balance and a holder for keeping the secondary mirror safe and clean while out of the telescope.
Removing the secondary mirror is simple. The hex-head screws that normally attach the mirror can be replaced with thumbscrews (which are also used to install the HyperStar lens on the scope), making removal and replacement of the mirror very easy. Removable Meade secondary mirrors use an asymmetrical screw hole pattern, so the mirror can only be replaced in one orientation, retaining collimation and optical quality when the mirror is replaced.
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