The wait is over:) Tonight the terra and Alos satellites will pass by, seperated by less then 5 degrees as seen from the ottawa area. Alos the lead satellite. ...
Pierre, Wow! That was a great fireworks display. You must be commend, for you time and finanical generosity. It was well worth the wait. Thank you. -- ...
Pierre, the fireworks were great! There was a nice build-up to an impressive finale. All that money and effort does go up in smoke. But it does leave a lasting...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Venus near Saturn Sunday July 1, 2007 10:00 pm - 10:00 pm Notes: Venus is 0.8 degree...
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Jul 1, 2007 1:56 pm
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Pierre, Your fireworks were again spectacular. I am humbled that someone wishes to put all that money and effort just make some light, a few bangs and some...
Congratulations and félicitations Pierre.. Great fireworks and great execution of such a display. My wife and I were quite impressed. The mosquitoes were a...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Moon near M75 Monday July 2, 2007 12:00 am - 12:00 am Notes: The Moon is 2.5 degrees...
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Jul 1, 2007 3:57 pm
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I would like to take some time to thank the people who organized and executed the amazing star party and fireworks last night. We had tremendous fun observing...
Pierre, It was a real treat and judging by the reaction of the crowd, everyone present enjoyed it very much. My wife and I had a great time, thank you. Yves ...
If Micheal Vasseur don't mind some company, then goto his place. On July 2 at around 11:12 am EDT, the iss is predicted to zip across the sun, for his...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Moon occults star in Capricornus Monday July 2, 2007 11:30 pm - 12:30 am Notes: There...
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Jul 2, 2007 3:25 pm
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I was just browsing the Khan Scope in Toronto website http://www.khanscope.com/productdetails.cfm?productID=1418 Their advertisement and endorsement of Rock`s...
Hi everyone, I take a few snapshots this afternoon before the rain started. I founded a magnificent prominence around 1:00 PM. This one was so faint and dim...
Yes, in fact I was with Ray Khan at last night's annual banquet at the RASC General Assembly in Calgary and Ray says Mallincam sales are doing well. It is...
Hello everyone, Thanks for all the great comments on my fireworks show, during the Canada Day Eve Hawthorne Park star party. The preparation for the firework...
Hi everyone, I'm sure you want to see this one. It's a faint flare of three inches long pushing through the dark space. This image is a one snapshot taken with...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Neptune near star in Capricornus Wednesday July 4, 2007 3:00 am - 3:00 am Notes: ...
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Jul 3, 2007 6:55 pm
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Hey everyone, Which star atlas do you use? I'm in the market for a star atlas and would welcome different opinions on which ones are the most useful (spiral...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the OAOG group: Let choose a location for the first part of the July 6th gabfest from 5:30pm until 8pm....
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Jul 4, 2007 12:03 am
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Hi, I think most of us that still use star atlases in the field would agree than no particular atlas is best for all purposes. I like to have more than one...
What I have found very useful is the Sky Publishing 'Pocket Sky Atlas'. It is a full-blown sky atlas that is in a small book and spiral bound. This makes it...
Hi Jamie, I have both the Sky Atlas 2000, (paper edition, black stars on a white background, spiral-wound, coloured deep sky objects, non-laminated) and the...
Hi all! As it turns out, I will not be able to make it to the July Gabfest. For anyone that kindly asked me to have a look at their 'scopes, I will happily do...
Larry, Do you mean July 13th? Danny, _____ From: OAOG@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OAOG@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Larry Stewart Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007...
Hello all, Just a note regarding this poll... That Dixie Lee Chicken (St-Laurent and Walkley) has been shut down due to unsanitary reasons. I never liked...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Pallas near star in Pegasus Thursday July 5, 2007 12:00 am - 12:00 am Notes: Pallas is...
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Jul 4, 2007 3:55 pm
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My viewing box generally contains a couple of charts. I love the SkyAtlas 2000. Mine is the laminated version and that was the right choice for me. It gets...
Reminder from: OAOG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OAOG/cal Moon occults star in Aquarius Thursday July 5, 2007 2:45 am - 4:00 am Notes: There is...
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Jul 4, 2007 6:43 pm
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My recommendation is to dispense with all and any star atlas; and purchase the Firefly Planisphere Delux from Chapters. It was created by Will Teron, one of...
All you need is a One A planisphere to get familiar with the sky and plan observing sessions. You can purchase one or get one off the net. Two Telrad charts...