STARGAZER #481 for June 14, 2008 Tunguska Event A hundred years ago, on June 17, 1908, an event occurred over a remote part of Russia, the likes of which had...
STARGAZER #482 for June 28, 2008 ? Evening Rendezvous in the West Over the next two weeks Saturn and Mars, Leo's brightest star Regulus, and the Moon will...
I am passing this along for those of you who may be interested. Thanks, Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA Dear Cambridge Alerts subscriber, In this email you will find new...
I was just reminded that this year's Astronomical League Convention, ALCon Expo 2008, will be held in Des Moines, IA, July 18-19, 2008. If you are in the area...
An interesting item has appeared on the website of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, www.nefus.org A member posted a link to an image of the Pelican...
You may enjoy these photos of the eclipse taken by one of the members of my group, a young man named Ben Cooper from Florida. They are quite stunning. Ed...
STARGAZER #485 for August 9, 2008 A Collision of Galactic Proportions Recently Eric and his 14-year old son, Tristan, of Johannesburg, South Africa, asked...
STARGAZER for August 23, 2008 Evening Sky Full of Planets Now is a good time for evening stargazers to view four of the five naked-eye planets. The easiest...
You can download a copy of the Astronomical League's Binocular Messier Club from the AAAA website. That, your pair of binoculars, and a good star chart are...
Greetings, After the shocking devastation of Katrina in 2005, it appears as per the contents of the news that Gustav is likely to do the same. Hope all...
The following are short versions of recent stories from Chronicle Online. Full texts, as well as photos and other graphics accompanying some stories, are...
The following are short versions of recent stories from Chronicle Online. Full texts, as well as photos and other graphics accompanying some stories, are...
The following are short versions of recent stories from Chronicle Online. Full texts, as well as photos and other graphics accompanying some stories, are...
STARGAZER #490 for Oct. 18, 2008 Mayan Astronomy Dr. John Fox, an anthropologist who lives in Waco, has studied the ancient Mayan civilization for more than...
STARGAZER #491 for Nov. 1, 2008 When Will Humans Return to the Moon, and Beyond? Each year I present dozens of astronomy programs and classes, and I'm often ...
Quite a complex subject. It touches on science, society, politics, and religion. In the science debate is whether more science can be achieved much more...
Amateur astronomer David Bushard, last known in Wisconsin about 5 years ago, and called his observatory "The Meadow". I have something to return to him. Eugene...
Sorry about delays. I have had trouble with my computer lately. In the meantime.... If you have new comet photos or sketches and links to those please send...
STARGAZER #493 for Nov. 29, 2008 An Evening Rendezvous to Behold In what should be the most beautiful celestial show of the year, the three brightest...
I'm a newbie and just bought an old 4 1/2 reflector telescope. When I look through the sighting scope or the telescope the image is upside down. Is there a way...
You can buy an image erector, but it's not desirable for astronomical use because it just causes light loss. If you're trying to use the telescope in the day...
Thanks Larry, I appreciate any and all Help Bob ... From: Larry <doccpu@...> Subject: Re: [Quad-A] Image 180 degrees To: Quad-A@yahoogroups.com Date:...
I'm a newbie and just bought an old 4 1/2 reflector telescope. When I look through the sighting scope or the telescope the image is upside down. Is there a way...
First of all, let me say that it sounds like your telescope is working fine. What you describe is a perfectly normal phenomenon of astronomical telecopes. They...
Hi Ed As I mentioned I'm a newbie and I guess my question proves that. Thank You for the help ! It's very much appreciated ! Bob ... From: eflaspo@......
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