"Jochen Kissel of the Max-Planck Institute is a principal investigator on the CIDA instrument aboard Stardust. This instrument is a time-of-flight mass...
Happy New Year everyone! For anyone who doesn't already know this site, here is a SA link with some interesting info on astronomical equipment, etc, and a free...
Brown, Karen
karen.brown@...
Jan 5, 2004 4:08 am
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The latest issue of Deep-Sky Observer arrived in my letter box this morning - I get the surface mail version which, I believe, has better stamps - this one...
DSO must really be scratching the bottom of the barrel...
Steve Crouch
stevec@...
Jan 6, 2004 4:25 am
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I know there are plenty of Meades out there...but are there any GPS Celestrons out there? If so here's a chance to become a beta tester! Andrew ... From:...
Andrew & Ursula White
a_u_white@...
Jan 6, 2004 12:49 pm
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Hi John, I received my copy of the DSO today, but mine comes air mail. Hmm! And I certainly agree with you about the incredible images by Steve Crouch. He ...
Jennifer
jennifer@...
Jan 6, 2004 7:34 pm
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... Rumour has it that a C9-1/4 has joined the fold ......... but is it a GPS model? John H...
Rumour has it that Celestrons in the CAS, current and pending, are non-GPS models. Perhaps only Meade owners aren't sure where they're living? :-) Might be...
Ross Gould
rgould@...
Jan 7, 2004 1:24 am
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Hi all, I'm preparing Januarys report and would like your images and details of your proceedings over the December and January periods ASAP. Also, if you can,...
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Kimberley Rawlings
kim@...
Jan 8, 2004 4:51 am
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Hi My most recent new toy is a Coronado 40 mm H alpha telescope. Below is the first light image which does not come close to doing justice to what can be seen...
Steve Crouch
stevec@...
Jan 8, 2004 7:47 am
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Was just reading the web site and noted there is a special members meeting in january. Then looked at the date and though that cant be a monday, and after a...
Dear all, I refer you to Saturday Canberra Times lead article : "Stromlo to be screwed by US insurer" (not the exact wording of the headline) The US Chubb...
While I (and many others) whole heartedly agree with Jim's sentiments and share his anger at the ongoing insurance fiasco, I must also admit to not being in...
Andrew & Ursula White
a_u_white@...
Jan 10, 2004 12:50 pm
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Steve, Nice shots lately...but if you're imaging deep sky and planetary objects through the night and solar Ha imaging through the day...when do you sleep? ...
Andrew & Ursula White
a_u_white@...
Jan 10, 2004 12:58 pm
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Andrew, Yes, exactly. If I learn anything by my phone, I'll revisit the subject on this list. OTOH, if no-one from Stromlo/ANU rings me, I'll assume that...
Thanks Andrew. I guess that now that I'm retired I have a lot more time on my hands and finding time to sleep isn't so hard. Cheers Steve...
Steve Crouch
stevec@...
Jan 10, 2004 11:41 pm
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Hi Ross , I'm in the process of updateing the webpages today and over the next few days :) , yes the diary page is last years .... there is a meeting this...
Andrew has it right. Please do nothing hasty. Sure, talk about it, let anybody who asks know your feelings, but don't go off half-cocked. We will let you know...
Vince Ford
vince@...
Jan 11, 2004 9:45 pm
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Hi Once again, I hope I'm not boring everyone with incessant image posting. I thought that this one was worth showing around because of the long straggling...
Steve Crouch
stevec@...
Jan 13, 2004 12:38 am
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Hi all, I received the following request for information. Could someone please advise on a recommended eyepiece and where to purchase it from (and CC me so I...
Paul, You have to subscribe yourself to the list, it isn't automatic. The directions are in the journal. Not everyone in CAS is subscribed to the list. Karen...
To decide what eyepiece to buy for which telescope can be a long debate. As there is no "perfect' telescope, there is no "perfect" eyepiece. I have a 60 mm...
Morland, John
jmorland@...
Jan 14, 2004 1:09 am
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Dear CASsians and any "Lurkers in the Group" Now is the time for another spell of email/letters to the editor supporting the rebuilding Stromlo at Stromlo. You...
Vince Ford
vince@...
Jan 14, 2004 3:56 am
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Unfortunately, like my scope, your eyepieces are for the small 1 inch focuser (making a .96" width barrel at the bottom of the eyepiece) and not the wider...
Morland, John
jmorland@...
Jan 14, 2004 4:35 am
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People, Just a reminder that the CAS January General Meeting will be held NEXT Thursday (22nd) NOT tonight. This was a decision made by the committee last year...
