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@......
At some depth in any subject, we are all newbies. ... From: Robert Evatz <bobe153@...> Subject: Re: [Quad-A] Image 180 degrees To: Quad-A@yahoogroups.com...
Happy to hear it! We were all newbies once! We are always glad when new people get interested in astronomy. It is a rewarding hobby that will pay you back...
Bob: You might try reading some of the information I have posted on the AAAA website. The FAQ pages are a good place to start. Especially this one. ...
Imagine living on the edge of the Grand Canyon, and you could look at it's beauty ane immensity every day. But even better, you could somehow magically see...
Solar Physics - The Dawn of International Year of Astronomy 2009 Solar Physics Special Task Group has announced an interesting Project called Dawn of...
STARGAZER #494 for Dec. 13, 2008 Winter Solstice The winter solstice, the first day of winter and the shortest day and longest night of the year in the...
I have not recieved any e-mail from this group since dec.17. How come? am I doing something wrong on my end. I am new to the internet lingo. thanks. bk....
Jen Winter of IC Stars  and Astronomical Tours has announded that a German/European PBS station will be on site during the Southern Skies Star Party in May,...
STARGAZER #496 for Jan. 10, 2009 Jupiter's New Moons According to popular lore, scientists, upon making a discovery, are supposed to exclaim, "Eureka!"...
Hi Everybody. When I got home this evening the top AOL news story was that STEREO took the first images from the other side of the sun ever. The NASA mission...
My favorite is "hurtling through space."One hurtles with respect to other objects in space, but in space alone, one can't even know there is motion. That is,...
STARGAZER #497 for Jan. 24, 2009 That Lucky Old Sun In a 1949 #1 hit song, Frankie Laine crooned "that lucky old sun has nothin' to do but roll around heaven...
 I wanted to take photograph the Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday’s Green Smudge Comet Lulin. I wanted to show what Comet Lulin might look like with out a big...
What intially started as an attempt to form a Celestial Bridge between Indo-Iraq-Brazil has now turned out to be a global affair. A group of sidewalk...
Sorry this is late. We just got home from visiting family in Denver. -pd STARGAZER #500 for Mar. 7, 2009 Vernal Equinox In the earliest years of the TV...
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