Hi everyone... ((o; Thanks for all the info from all how replied " New-Bee Gazer". and thanx Timothy Cross for the info and offer ((o; Timothy...you will be...
M A Branchaud
eh263@...
Jun 1, 2004 11:10 am
21570
Alright! Fairly dark skies, good company and eats!(photons, friends and food) Assuming the weather plays nice, I'm in! I probably won't sty the entire...
Hello everyone! The last time I was with this wonderful group was on Astronomy Day at Chapters and I've missed you ever since. I read the posts everyday so I...
Hi there Congrats on the new scope! And the viewing of some truly amazing Messiers. Hope you enjoy many more evenings under dark skies and in good company. ...
Hi Andre, Thanks so much! I am quite excited about it. I'm still getting familiar with the computer but it is very user friendly. They are amazing Messier...
The latest forecasts show the following... Thursday evening --> clearing skies, and becoming good transparency Friday evening --> *POTENTIAL* FOR HIGH SEEING...
EEEK!!!!!! After finding out that my scope needed collimation, thanks to Micheal's Cheshire (I think) Guess what? Tried to have a go at collimating my 8" and...
Hi André,
Bring your scope at Timmy's on Friday evening. I'm sure OAOG'ers with expe= rience in collimation will be more than happy to help. I can bring my...
Howdy, Given that I need photons, in a big way...Is there any interest in setting up at Beckwith or similar on Friday evening? Or maybe a sidewalk session? ...
Addendum: Forgot about the gabfest Friday. But I will still need photons, and I think I will head out to Beckwith around 22:00 or so...anyone else? Jean D....
Sure, if the weather is nice, how about setting up scopes at our gabfest at Tim Horton's! If there's a seeing alert, I may even setup the 14.5". Clear skies...
Hi all, The teacher requesting our presence has not called back, therefore I am calling a NO GO for tonight. Thanks to all that volunteered to help. Todd Weeks...
And she just called to cancel. Anyway, she is going to keep an eye on the group and perhaps join us while on hiatus this summer. Welcome Nisha! Todd Weeks ......
Hi Pierre Thanks. Just thought I'd warn people that I'd be hovering around trying to pick up tips during the collimation. :P I'll bring my poor Matilda...
Good day all, If the weather is going to be good right here in Ottawa for the transit of Venus. I think that the Aviation Museum site would be a good...
I was thinking of some high elevation point. The top of an apartment building would be ideal. A hill without trees. I just can't think of a specific place. ...
Anyone know of any good sites for this West of Ottawa? Or if anyone is planning to view this to the West of Ottawa? Cheers Tony ... From: Ken Whitnall...
Ken, Our regular site is now the 2nd wing of the museum...there is no access, except the North West parking lot. Everything else is blocked off for the...
In the West-end, the best viewing point I can think of near the city is along the road (sorry I forget the name) that parallels the highway 417 up on that long...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Next OAOG Get-Together: Friday June 4 Date: Friday, June 4, 2004 Time: 5:30PM - 11:00PM EDT (GMT-04:00) ...
OAOG@yahoogroups.com
Jun 1, 2004 9:32 pm
21592
Pierre, Too bad about the Aviation Museum. The Stetson's field is a little too east for me. I have to go to back to work soon after the event. I'll have to...
What is the cost to camp over night? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
M A Branchaud
eh263@...
Jun 2, 2004 12:29 am
21594
Pierre is thinking of Corkstown Road... I don't know how much room there is on the south side of the road at the apex and it will get busy at about the time...
Hi Norm, There is a good view of the eastern sky from the path behind the Beaconhill Mall just off La Verendré Drive and Ogilvie Road it's near my house and...
You will need to call Sandy Beach Camping to find out. Most OAOG members will likely be staying for a good part of the night (as volunteers), and then simply...
Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Jun 2, 2004 2:23 am
21597
Hi all, It's a good idea that we discuss possible observing sites for the Venus Transit ahead of time. I'm still looking at different options right now. As...
Pierre Martin
dob14.5@...
Jun 2, 2004 2:59 am
21598
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about getting a smaller scope, something I can take on a plane easily. I've been looking at a 90mm skywatcher Mak-Cass with an...
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