If not at the ERNC, Kincaid is still looking for some sort of astronomy presentation. Chris volunteered for Dec at CCSC but I don't know if they've contacted...
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Robert Matthews
trebordds
Nov 5, 2007 6:43 am
Correction, the tail is visible on the 11-5-07 Picture of the day. Bob ... From: Robert Matthews To: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
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Robert Matthews
trebordds
Nov 5, 2007 6:11 am
If you haven't done so, check out today's (11-3-07) Astronomy Picture of the Day for Comet Holmes growing a tail. Bob Matthews ... From: Christopher Erickson ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 5, 2007 2:02 am
According to the Anchorage Clear Sky Clock, Monday night around 8PM, the sky is supposed to clear up. Maybe we can get some good views of the comet! ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 4, 2007 10:44 pm
ADN should do a story on comet 17P Holmes. http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/11/03/comet_releases_dust_clouds_making_it_visible_again/ "My advice...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 4, 2007 7:54 pm
That sounds awesome to me! Richard sets the schedule so lets see what he says. -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd.,...
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Scott
scottupnorth
Nov 4, 2007 7:31 pm
I observed it Sat night in the 4" refractor around 9pm. A pretty sight!. The left side edge is definitely not as well pronounced as the right side...
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dark_city_1
Nov 4, 2007 3:39 pm
I saw it from Glen Alps about 8 this evening. There were scattered low clouds, but the comet is getting higher in the sky....
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Bob matthews
trebordds
Nov 4, 2007 10:56 am
Hi Chris or Richard or Scott. I'm not sure who officially schedules ERNC presentations, but I'd like to volunteer to make a presentation entitled "Comets,...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 4, 2007 7:09 am
I got skunked by clouds before I could get any shots. Arg! "My advice is free and worth every penny!" -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E....
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Nov 4, 2007 6:29 am
Killer view from the valley tonight. I am charging the DSLR battery now! _____ From: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com]...
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Craig B.
crg_br
Nov 4, 2007 4:58 am
I had a good view from my back yard through my 8x56 binoculars. But low clouds have moved in over East Anchorage. -Craig...
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Stan Grove
stangrove2004
Nov 4, 2007 4:31 am
And I just "shared" it with 3 others in 8x35s and 102mm scope -- everyone's reaction (when they finally see it after basic nighttime viewing tips) is WOW! If I...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 4, 2007 4:16 am
Going back out in a few minutes with dSLR and telescope. Awesome in binoculars! -Chris...
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AlaskanAstronomy@yaho...
Nov 3, 2007 6:20 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the AlaskanAstronomy group. File : /ERNC...
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akguy53
Nov 3, 2007 5:42 am
I stumbled upon this site and found it fairly interesting. Make sure to click on the down arrow to change the perspective and move the slider to change the...
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AlaskanAstronomy@yaho...
Nov 3, 2007 12:01 am
Reminder from: AlaskanAstronomy Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AlaskanAstronomy/cal ERNC - Seeing, Getting the Most out of your Telescope Friday...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 2, 2007 8:31 pm
I will be leaving for the ERNC from South Anchorage around 5:00PM. My wife and I plan to stop for dinner in Eagle River and arrive at the ERNC around 6:45PM. I...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 2, 2007 7:34 pm
I guess I would be willing to do CCSC December 13th. I don't have their contact information witrh me right now so can you let them know? In fact I think the...
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dynascopeak
Nov 2, 2007 5:53 pm
Below is the calendar of the series. They still need someone to talk on Dec 13th....any volunteers? Also if you find the time and have a scope please try and...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Nov 2, 2007 9:24 am
No, I used 7x50 binoculars. It was pretty foggy (yet still visible, its so intense.) Skies were gone in minutes otherwise I would have tried the big scope and...
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Scott
scottupnorth
Nov 2, 2007 4:58 am
Thanks for posting that link, Mike. That photo explains what I was looking at. Did you see Comet Holmes last night through your scope? If so, I'm sure the...
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Stan Grove
stangrove2004
Nov 2, 2007 4:33 am
Thanks for sharing that superb image Mike. Allowing for a hundred times more detail in the photo, that's just what I was seeing. Is anyone detecting the tail ...
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Scott
scottupnorth
Nov 2, 2007 3:46 am
Comet Holmes is out again.......
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Nov 2, 2007 3:21 am
Hi Stan This shot by Ray Gralak shows the asymmetries nicely http://www.gralak.com/Astro/Holmes-AP160-20min-Oct31-2007.jpg Mike Clemens _____ From:...
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Stan Grove
stangrove2004
Nov 2, 2007 2:55 am
Hi guys, I know I haven't met most of you yet (hopefully will, as the observing season goes on) . . . I agree with Scott, in a 4" Mak-Cass at 52x (Orion, NOT a...
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Scott
scottupnorth
Nov 2, 2007 12:43 am
Mike, Did you see it through your scope? In my 4" refractor it was a pretty nice view. It seemed as if the left side (as seen in the eyepiece) edge of the...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Nov 1, 2007 7:36 pm
Thanks for the heads up, as a result , I saw it. And I've got to say, Wow! Mike _____ From: AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com ...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
Nov 1, 2007 7:41 am
Excellent list! Thanks! -Christopher Erickson Network Design Engineer 5432 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 529 Anchorage, AK 99508 N61° 11.710' W149°...
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Craig B.
crg_br
Nov 1, 2007 7:38 am
Chris, here is my take on some of the best deep sky objects. 1. NGC 869/884 Double Cluster in Perseus. 4.4/4.7 mag. Approx. 2h 16m +56deg 55min 2. M51 The...
