As I mentioned last night, seeing was quite good on the morning of November 2 when I did the moon and Mars. Here is the crater Archimedes and the surrounding...
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Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Nov 3, 2007 6:38 pm
Ok, I will make sure the gate is opened at before 6. Last night: Comet Holmes is absolutely mushrooming and a great telescopic object. We also tried for Jones...
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RICHARD HARDING
farengi2006
Nov 3, 2007 6:07 pm
Joe: If no home run is forthcoming, I will be stealing second base.....d:o) The not "wimpy" Richard ... From: Joe Silverman <joe1silverman@...> To:...
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RICHARD HARDING
farengi2006
Nov 3, 2007 6:05 pm
Ah...but are YOU coming Attilla? I will be there no matter what. ... From: Attilla Danko <danko@...> To: OAFs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, November...
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RICHARD HARDING
farengi2006
Nov 3, 2007 6:04 pm
I will be there. It is always fun even if chasing sucker holes! I'll see you there Rob! ... From: Robert Alexander <xtension2@...> To:...
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Joe Silverman
joe1silverman
Nov 3, 2007 5:33 pm
I have decided to take my chances on tonight. Based on the 5 day forecast, tonight is our best shot for clear skies. When the skies eventually do clear, it...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 3, 2007 5:28 pm
Go? Really? Beats me. At at least 4 people have said that they're bringing scopes tonight. That is the agreed-upon threshold, so I guess we're having a cloud...
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Robert Alexander
xtension2@...
Nov 3, 2007 5:08 pm
... I, too, have my kit already in the Jeep and ready to go. I can make it either tonight, or tomorrow, or both. I'll come if other folks are -- be fun in any...
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Pat Browne
pbrowne2002
Nov 3, 2007 5:04 pm
Alas, although it's gorgeous right now, and was last night (another posting for that).. it's white for tonight. We shall concur later today.. for calling it. ...
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RICHARD HARDING
farengi2006
Nov 3, 2007 3:57 pm
Attilla, you are a wimp (you will note that you are a weenie with the Bad Richard...hmmmmm......)! ... From: Attilla Danko <danko@...> To:...
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Ken Whitnall
kwhit1ca
Nov 3, 2007 2:08 pm
Hello Attilla, I had a great time observing with Joe and Sanjeev last night at a farm near Arnprior and I still have all my gear packed in the truck. I love to...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 3, 2007 4:29 am
Whups. I forgot the url. Please vote your attendance to the MoK star party here: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/OAFs/surveys?id=2581907 Or post your vote...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 3, 2007 4:26 am
As of friday afternoon the forecast for the Mill of Kintail star party was iffy (small hole starting at 21h). However tonights forecast shows that small hole...
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Robert Alexander
xtension2@...
Nov 2, 2007 4:53 pm
... Thanks much, Attilla. See all of you there. Rob - - - "It has been said that the primary function of schools is to impart enough facts to make children...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 2, 2007 4:30 pm
I have made a reservation for 17:45, under the name "danko", at the Cooconut Lagoon. I've reserved for the people who voted: 11. If you'd like to come but ...
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tellurian
i_tellurian
Nov 2, 2007 3:50 pm
Last night (Nov 01) was a decent night to shoot this rather photogenic comet. This time did a bit more of a concerted effort, but I still only roughly...
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tellurian
i_tellurian
Nov 2, 2007 3:49 pm
Last night (Nov 01) was a decent night to shoot this rather photogenic comet. This time did a bit more of a concerted effort, but I still only roughly...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 2, 2007 1:18 pm
... Sorry to hear of your family members illness....
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Richard McDonald
rmgpz
Nov 2, 2007 11:33 am
I've just changed my vote back to "oops, can't come after all" again. Sorry about this - I have a sickness in the family and have been on/off about whether I...
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Gary Boyle
astroeducator
Nov 2, 2007 3:01 am
Thanks Albert. I am looking at the comet now and it is looking a bit fuzzy. The inner portion is fading a bit. Gary ... From: OAFs@yahoogroups.com...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 2, 2007 2:38 am
... Confusing. But ok. The vote is now 5 to 6 in favor of the lagoon. ... Wow. Actual observing at an RASC meeting. -ad...
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Richard Mcdonald
rmgpz
Nov 2, 2007 2:15 am
Actually I un-retracted it since I now know I can come. By the way, I'm planning to put my tiny grab-n-go in the car to see if any meeting visitors want to...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 2, 2007 1:48 am
RichardM also retracted his vote. Counting that and your vote, the total is 4 for lliang village and 6 for coconut lagoon. I'll pick a winner noonish tomorrow....
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Albert Saikaley
albertsaikaley
Nov 2, 2007 1:46 am
Gary, Awesome job! On of the nicest imags I've seen to date. Looks very much like what I saw visually through the eyepiece tonight. Cheers, Albert. ... to...
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Rolf and Linda
lindy5050
Nov 2, 2007 1:27 am
Voting is currently tied. But my vote counts for 2 people attending, if that matters. -Rolf ... benevolent tyrants (I will leave it up to Attilla or Pizzle to...
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RICHARD HARDING
farengi2006
Nov 1, 2007 4:47 pm
Five....FIVE!! What ever happened to the good old days of benevolent tyrants (I will leave it up to Attilla or Pizzle to supply the appropriate Yorkshire...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Nov 1, 2007 1:31 pm
... I'll post the result of the vote friday, noonish. At the moment there we only have 5 votes and they are scattered. So vote guys. -ad...
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Robert Alexander
xtension2@...
Nov 1, 2007 1:02 pm
I'm hoping to make it both to dinner and MoK. Could someone please post the dinner time and location here? I only get the mailing list; I don't have access to...
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RICHARD HARDING
farengi2006
Nov 1, 2007 12:13 pm
Very nice Photo Gary! ... From: Gary Boyle <garyboyle@...> To: OAFs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 11:51:12 PM Subject: [OAFs]...
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Richard McDonald
rmgpz
Nov 1, 2007 11:28 am
I've un-voted on dinner - not sure I can make Friday's meeting. If it turns out at the last moment that I can, I'll find you. I will, however, be at the MoK...
