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If the weather is good next Saturday, is anyone interested in coming to my house (South Anchorage) for a little pot luck BBQ and some solar observing? ...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 18, 2006
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3675
Sounds like fun....I will need a break from moving about that time! What can I bring? ... From: Christopher Erickson To: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com ...
Kathy East
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Jun 19, 2006
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3676
Let's wait to see how many other people are interested! -Chris...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 19, 2006
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3677
Sounds like fun, but I'll be in Fairbanks. Have a burger for me. ... From: Kathy East <k.east@...> To: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, 18 Jun...
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Jun 19, 2006
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3678
I'd be interested. It would be nice to meet some of the other folks in the community interested in astronomy. Matt...
Matt Childs
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Jun 19, 2006
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3679
I would definitely be interested, Chris. I've attended a number of ERNC and Campbell Creek events by the group but everyone is so busy setting up the program...
Keith Campbell
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Jun 19, 2006
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3680
The days will start getting shorter now as we head towards fall and winter and the '06/07 astronomy season. -Chris...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 21, 2006
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... Excellent! I always thought 24 hours was too long. Wait a minute, the nights aren't going to get longer also, are they? [Non-text portions of this message...
Mike C
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Jun 21, 2006
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3682
I think Mike is suffering from dark deprivation. ... From: Mike C <mike@...> To: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 11:09:54...
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Jun 21, 2006
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3683
Hey, Happy Solstice to everyone else too. 15 years ago today my wife and I were married at the Russian Jack Ski Chalet.....this is always the best day of the...
Scott
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Jun 22, 2006
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3684
... I could seriously go for some observing time. I tried Jupiter out in the 6" the other day (week? month?) and it was obviously too low for the quality...
Mike C
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Jun 22, 2006
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3685
Wow! Today is our wedding anniversary too! So whaddia expect from astro-nuts? -Chris & Doris, 7 years and going strong...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 22, 2006
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3686
Weather looks like a real bust for this Saturday so here is a revised plan. Mark your calendars: Saturday, July first, 12 noon, my house, rain or shine Outdoor...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 22, 2006
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Chris, It's the "Erickson" in you that picked that day! My wife and I joke about Solstice being "pagan party day".......since it's such a big event in...
Scott
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Jun 22, 2006
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3688
woo hoo! I am going to Hawaii for a meeting (yes, really it's a meeting and not a meeting on the beach) July 4. We are staying on the mountain on Ouahau...
Katherine East
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Jun 23, 2006
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3689
Many people will tell you to take along a good set of binoculars. Some would take along a good spotting scope and a photo tripod. Some people use the Meade ETX...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 23, 2006
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3690
Hi all, I am need of a few suggestions on what type of telescope would be best for what I like to view. I enjoy looking at the planets but still enjoy looking...
Mike
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Jun 24, 2006
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3691
Portability requirements? Want to take it with you on vacations? Ever want to do any solar observing? Computer control desired? Any aspirations towards...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 24, 2006
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As for portablity I would like to be able to take it in my car. Most likely never take it on a plane. Solar observing would be nice. Does not have to be...
Mike
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Jun 24, 2006
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3693
Do you have any preference for refractors versus reflectors versus compound telescopes? -Christopher Erickson...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 24, 2006
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Of the two i have I prefer using my reflector mainly because my refractors mount is very shakey. It is a celstron go to mount so I have no idea how to tighten...
Mike
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Jun 25, 2006
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I was thinking it over. I might try some astrophotograghy in the future but not anytime soon. I would like to get better at finding objects and just viewing...
Mike
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Jun 25, 2006
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3696
Sounds like there is a 12" Orion Dob in your future! Item #09988 SkyQuest XT12 IntelliScope w/o Object Locator $980 ...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 25, 2006
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3697
Thank you Christopher. I was thinking of a Dobson but was not sure it was what would be good for me. Thank you for your time and advice. Mike...
Mike
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Jun 26, 2006
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3698
Hi First, I know little about Telescopes but given the perameters, I think i would go for a Celestron - C10-N - 10" f/4.7 Newtonian on CG-5 Mount 178% more...
Sterling Muth
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Jun 26, 2006
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I want to thank all of you for your time. You have given me a lot to think about. ... I think i would go for a ... Mount ... cg5 mount in their OPEN BOX...
Mike
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Jun 28, 2006
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3700
Time changed to 11am arrival so we won't miss the potential shuttle launch at 11:58am. Please RSVP (to cerickson "at" gci.net) soon to get directions! We'll be...
Christopher Erickson
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Jun 30, 2006
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3701
The Anchorage weather forcast for tomorrow has been upgraded from "rain" to "partly cloudy". Yay! We may get some solar h-alpha viewing after all! ...
Christopher Erickson
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Jul 1, 2006
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Thanks for the hospitality, but I have to pass again. I hope to see you and pick your brain later in the month. ... From: Christopher Erickson...
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Jul 1, 2006
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Rats! Everyone and anyone who can make it would be great! "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E....
Christopher Erickson
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