Exciting! I believe Mars returns to our skies in mid August when the darkness returns, just like last time August was a good starting point. I think it will...
Mike: I built this one. Mars will spend the entire season criss-crossing the Milky Way above Orion. Mars Transit Times and Elevations for ERNC, N61.2342,...
Nice! Thanks a million Mike _____ From: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rpellessier Sent: Sunday, July...
The military is taking public comments on what to do with Site Summit and I think this might be our ONE BIG SHOT at getting a public observatory at an...
I would love to see this though it work take a lot of work and resources. A couple issues are the abestos in the buildings up there. Another is trying to keep...
Hi, my name is Amy and I work for the public relations firm that represents the Alaska Travel Industry Association. I received a question from a journalist...
In my humble opinion, September is the premier month for Alaskan Astronomy. The skies are dark and there isn't yet any snow on the ground. That means warmer...
It is not particularly a dark site aty all, around Anchorage or Mat-Su. If you drive down into Turnagain pass or up North of Talkeetna it is real dark though....
Have the dust storms on Mars started early this season... I hope not for our viewing later this year. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/features.cfm?feature=1411 ...
Maybe someone should make measurements and research this. Within a couple hour drive, where are the darkest skies near Anchorage. I personally still like it...
Hi All I'll be down to Anchorage on the 11th (wed) - Anyone up to meet for a late lunch somewhere? Sterling In Fairbanks ... Shape Yahoo! in your own image....
Sounds like a wonderful idea! What kind of food are you fond of? 11:30am at Applebee's on Tudor and C St. sound good? Come one come all? -Christopher Erickson...
Hi Scott, What did the shipping cost for one eyepiece? I think I better order one too. Have you already recieved yours or is it part of the order he just put...
Hello Tom Turns out mine came from "Pollack Optical", not Teton... I just looked at the box it was $12.80 shipping for (2) eyepieces. Markus must have left his...
I have heard that Opportunity's solar panels that normally produce nearly 700 watts of power is now; due to the worst sandstorm measured yet, is producing 250...
Optimism.... Mars wont be at its best for us for a couple months, guess I'm glad to hear about the dust storms now instead of say September. Damian Peach by...
Hi Christopher Lunch Wed at Applebees sounds good. See you and anyone else there. "11:30am at Applebee's on Tudor and C St. sound good? Come one come all? ...
Sounds fun but I am willing to be you guys would rather not have whatever sneezy aching flu it is I kicked the last two days... I'll sign up for the next...
Well everyone, some time ago I asked your opinion for a new telescope. I got good sound reasoning from all that responded. I weighed all of the options and...
Thanks again to everyone who showed up at lunch wed. I really enjoyed the astronomy camaraderie. A special thanks to you Christopher your generosity was...
Hi all, I'm a lurker with a Meade Telescope I haven't learned to use yet. I saw a web site I thought the group might find interesting. Some of you pros...
Thanks! And BTW, keep posting! "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite...
It was way fun! "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 529 Anchorage, AK...
*SIGH* "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 529 Anchorage, AK 99508 ...
Hi Tom, I placed my order a couple of weeks ago and should be receiving it next week. Right now I'm in Phoenix visiting relatives.....I bought mine from...
Hi Scott, How are the skies in Az? I hate to say it but I am looking forward to dark skies in Ak again. I ordered a TMB eyepiece from Teton also. Shipping...
Hi Tom, I bought the 4mm. It should put myscope somewhere around 156x. This is the third year I've been to Phoenix during the summer and I've always brought...
I asked Asta if we can use the ERNC on the first and third Fridays of August and September, and she graciously agreed. She even threw in the second Friday of...
For me, the Alaskan astronomy season starts September first. Additionally, September is, IMHO, Anchorage's best astronomy month. I could be available in...
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