Just got a 10" Dob, and took a stab at collimating it last evening. Step 1 is to make sure that the secondary is centered in the focus tube. Is there a...
Thanks for the reply, Doug. I had not considered the possibility of a tilted focuser base. I'm still a bit hazy on two things, though. Am I correct in my...
Just heard this story on the radio. An amateur astronomer in Kentucky discovered a new nebula in Orion and go naming rights. Search Mcneil nebula on google or...
The following news story came my way. I am passing it along in case you might want to observe this interesting event. Ed Flaspoehler, President American...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. The 2004 All Arizona Messier Marathon Date: Saturday, March 20, 2004 Time: 5:00PM - 5:00AM MST (GMT-07:00) ...
I received this news item from the Astronomical League, and wanted to pass it along. Ed Flaspoehler, President American Association of Amateur Astronomers ...
In a message dated 3/16/04 11:38:45 PM, KCStarguy writes: << I have reviewed Starry Night Pro for OSX mac (much the same for pc version). It took me a look...
Below is a last call for application submissions for the Astronomical League's Jack Horkheimer Service Award. Attached is the application form for the award....
The fourth semi annual Southern New Mexico Star Party is only four weeks and one day off. This dark sky event is held at City of Rocks State Park which is the...
I have reformatted my astronomy website with my ccd pictures and much more. I have now placed my eclipse accounts, pictures etc in another part of the server....
I received this today. If you live in North Texas, you may find this of interest. Ed Flaspoehler, President American Association of Amateur Astronomers ...
It was a beautiful weekend with lovely clear skies at Chiefland Astronomy Village. There were lots of folks out at the observing field, so I got some great...
In a message dated 3/25/2004 8:55:56 AM Central Standard Time, dtu_astronomy@... writes: hi the messiere marathon has held in iran. i'll send a complete...
Another image from last weekend at Chiefland Astronomy Village. It was not as clear as Friday night, but still very steady seeing. I have viewed M82 many...
Have you all seen this already? Long John Silver's President announces the company will give America free Giant Shrimp on May 10 to celebrate NASA's discovery...
"Sweet ...very-very sweet!" Thanks for sharing, Thomas Charlie Warren <Astrofx@...> wrote: Another image from last weekend at Chiefland Astronomy Village. ...
Thomas Williamson
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Mar 26, 2004 10:51 pm
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We had good skies last Saturday night at Whitney State Park, from dusk up-to around 11:00 pm. I used a counter and tallied 365 guest at my scope! Both parking...
Thomas Williamson
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Wow, Thomas, that is one hell of a successful event. Congratulations on your public outreach. John Wagoner Plano, Tx. ... From: Thomas Williamson...
I am glad you enjoyed it Thomas. I like being able to come back home and bring a few pieces of the night sky with me. It helps hold me over until my next dark...
Congratulations on a great turnout Thomas! That is terrific. My last shot at the Lake Whitney star party was back in 2002. It is a pretty park. Turnout at that...
Thanks John, it's a great feeling introducing people to astronomy! I think it's going to be a busy year. Ed has been a great help with our public program. All...
Thomas Williamson
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Pic's like that brighten up cloudy weekends ...."like this one!" Thomas Astrofx@... wrote: I am glad you enjoyed it Thomas. I like being able to come back...
Thomas Williamson
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Mar 27, 2004 1:19 pm
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Thanks Charlie, every event is different. You never know how many guest will attend. This is our 5th year to do observing on a schedule at the state park. Last...
Thomas Williamson
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I normally would not send political stuff like this to this news group, but this one seems to have implications to the AL and IDA and all astronomy clubs in...
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