I was so excited about watching the transit of Venus, then realized I'll be on the 3:30 pm flight from Anchorage to Seattle at that time. Will it be possible...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
May 10, 2012 9:33 pm
That would be pretty-tough but it might be possible to see something with some low power binoculars and some Baader film edge-taped over the field lenses. The...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
May 10, 2012 11:42 pm
Huzzah my filter is shipping ! Heck on a plane you might have a better chance than us on the ground! : )...
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Brett and Tammy Woern
btwoern
May 11, 2012 1:33 am
Yeah, just ask the pilot to fly either north or south - depending on which side of the plane you're sitting on. I'm sure he'll understand. If you're sitting on...
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niteheeler2508
May 13, 2012 5:35 am
Good Evening, I hate to bother you, but I was looking for some info. I will be in the Anchorage area in the next few months and have always been interested in...
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Christopher Erickson
data_plumber1
May 13, 2012 6:57 am
Good news and bad news! 1. Welcome to the group! We hope you enjoy it here. 2. Welcome to the "Land of the Midnight Sun!" Meaning you are only gonna get one...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
May 19, 2012 8:56 pm
Fwdd from uaa list. Kendrick got my filter here in time for Sunday! ... From: <planetarium@...> Date: May 19, 2012 12:54 AM Subject:...
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Rich Stromberg
richstromberg
May 20, 2012 4:54 am
I'm in Colorado today and am driving to Albuquerque tomorrow. If I get some decent shots, I'll send them out Sunday night. Rich Sent from my iPhone...
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Rich Stromberg
richstromberg
May 21, 2012 3:54 pm
Hey folks, Here was the view from Albuquerque. Glad I flew down as I hear you were in the clouds. -Rich Hey folks, Here was the view from Albuquerque....
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Brett and Tammy Woern
btwoern
May 21, 2012 8:51 pm
I tried to view it. If you squinted quickly, you could see naked-eye that the sun was down to a crescent. But it was so diffuse that there were no shadows -...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
May 21, 2012 9:10 pm
Having had the flu for the last 6 days, I was not enjoying myself as I searched the entirely house fruitlessly for my 2" diagonal. I gave up close to the...
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wcin2001
May 21, 2012 9:27 pm
I was able to view it thru the cloud cover with my solar filter and placing a dark blanket over my head... My girls thought is was the coolest thing... And the...
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Thomas Tyler
polaristom
May 21, 2012 10:02 pm
....had this to say each time she tried to take a peek at the partially eclipsed Sun: "Nothing" "Nothing" . Right now she has a sort of "Wave head in...
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scottupnorth
May 21, 2012 11:35 pm
I had a fairly good view, through a changing cloud veil, for the entire eclipse from my home in Chugiak. Took some a-focal images...thought I might send one...
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Thomas Tyler
polaristom
May 25, 2012 5:29 pm
So am I calculating the Venus Transit correctly? First contact 22:09 UT - 8Hrs = 2:09 pm AK Time Final Contact 4:49 UT - 8hrs = 8:49 pm AK Time The transit...
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Michael
aceshaw214
May 26, 2012 12:49 am
I'll have to see if I can get a solar filter between now and then for a celestron 6se. I'll be sure to stop by though!...
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lar3ry@...
lar3ryca
May 26, 2012 6:41 am
... Looks pretty close. Check out the Venus Transit simulation at http://www.sunaeon.com/venustransit/ It allows you to put in your lat/lon, and shows the...
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Raymond Fuerer
chefraybones
May 26, 2012 7:16 am
I have searched online for an Orion 6.58" and ive discovered that it seems everyone is back ordered. I wish you luck on your search and let me know if you...
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Stagg_Robert
littleblackd...
May 26, 2012 3:17 pm
Hi Raymond, Robert Stagg here. Im subscribed to this group. How are you doing? Im still with the karate group. Are you at UAA? Still in theater?...
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Michael
aceshaw214
May 26, 2012 6:44 pm
I've heard of people making their own solar filters, but have been warned that if its not done properly, it can dage the telescope, not to mention my eyes! I...
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astronomer2go@...
aikiastronomer
May 26, 2012 6:44 pm
One of the best places to get accurate eclipse and transit information is Fred Espenak's NASA site... http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov. You can access his sight...
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astronomer2go@...
aikiastronomer
May 26, 2012 6:44 pm
Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone ... From: lar3ry@... To: <AlaskanAstronomy@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [AlaskanAstronomy] Re: the eclipse from ABQ ...
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Tom Tyler
polaristom
May 27, 2012 7:56 am
I just ordered a piece from Astro Zap .com. It was 22 bucks + $5 shipping for a 7 inch square piece. Tom...
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Tom Tyler
polaristom
May 27, 2012 8:00 am
Making your own filter with baader film is very easy and safe too. No problem. I think the film is probably all you're going to find available this late in...
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Jimmy
coldfootjim
May 27, 2012 5:23 pm
I’ve done it, probably one of the easiest viewing aids one can make. Mine was a 4” offset mask to use on a 10” dob. The important thing to remember is...
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Brett and Tammy Woern
btwoern
May 29, 2012 9:37 pm
My favorite source for baader film is... http://www.dracoproductions.net/baader_solar_filter_material.htm If you want a big sheet, you might find a better deal...
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puck2017
Jun 1, 2012 7:26 pm
Hi All, I know it's late notice, but is anyone interested in setting up their telescope at UAA for the Venus Transit? Or I you don't have your own, we have a...
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Mike C
tmb_mike
Jun 1, 2012 9:25 pm
Hmmm, I wonder who has the best seeing. The massive garage of concrete and pavement may be quite the disruptor? I hadn't heard about the Loussac setup. Mike...
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Christy
fullquiver12
Jun 1, 2012 9:54 pm
I would like really info on who is setting up where in or around Fairbanks. We went to Creamer's Field for the solar eclipse and greatly appreciated the...
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puck2017
Jun 2, 2012 8:07 am
We are planning to shoot off the western edge of the garage, so maybe it won't be as disruptive? Loussac is partnering with the American Astronomical Society...
