Hi gang,

Check out this site to get a feel for just how small the Earth is in the
grand scheme of things:

http://www.rense.com/general72/size.htm

Best regards,
Mike

Hi folks - here is the latest Skymap:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 9:16 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- July 2006

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- July 2006
  *  Starry Night Software -- Rebate Offer (expires 30 June)
  *  Compare Printed Star Atlases
  *  Astronomy a Go-Go! Podcast
  *  Distribution of Printed Handouts

-----------------------------------------------
THE EVENING SKY MAP -- JULY 2006

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  Moon occults Uranus (southern hemisphere)
  *  Moon occults the Pleiades (morning)
  *  Mars near Regulus (evening)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
<http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html>
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the July 2006
links.

Sky Calendar & Links:
<http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0607.html>

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------
STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE -- REBATE OFFER

The makers of the award-winning Starry Night sky simulation software are
offering significant rebates on purchases made until 30 June 2006. The
savings are on top of the discount and free shipping offer available at
Amazon.com and as such represent a big saving. But you better hurry as
the rebate offer expires on 30 June!

More details at: <http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat09.html>

-----------------------------------------------
COMPARE PRINTED STAR ATLASES

Quickly compare the key features of all current printed star altases.
<http://www.skymaps.com/compare_star_atlases/>

-----------------------------------------------
ASTRONOMY A GO-GO! PODCAST

AaGG is a weekly podcast that covers what you can see in the sky
for the month, astronomy news, astronomy how-to, music and more.
A podcast for the uninitiated is an Internet audio program you
can listen to on your computer or portable audio player (iPod).
Like the vast majority of podcasts AaGG is free! Have a listen,
I'm sure you will agree that Alice Few does an excellent job at
producing AaGG each week. By the way, look out for the Guided
Tour of the July Sky due to be released in the next few days.
We'll have a direct link from Skymaps.com once it's out.

You can listen to the show online at the AaGG Web Site:
<http://astronomy.libsyn.com/>

or subscribe using a free tool, such as iTunes:
<http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/>

or Juice:
<http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php>

-----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTION OF TESM PRINTED HANDOUTS

Skymaps.com has a new policy for the distribution of printed handouts of
The Evening Sky Map (TESM). Commencing with the January 2006 issue,
Individuals and Astronomy Education Groups wishing to distribute printed
handouts of TESM no longer need to submit a Copyright Permission Form for
non-commercial educational use.

Under the new Non-Commercial Educational Use policy, Individuals may make
and distribute up to 30 printed handouts of TESM each month for use by
their family or friends. Astronomy Education Groups may make and distribute
up to 300 copies of TESM each month for non-commercial educational use.

Individuals or Astronomy Education Groups wishing to make use of the new
policy must comply by the Terms of Use detailed at:
<http://www.skymaps.com/terms.html>

The new policy makes it quicker and easier for Astronomy-related groups and
educators to make timely use of The Evening Sky Map. Please contact me if
you have any questions or comments regarding the new policy.
<mailto:info@...>

Note, reprint fees *may* apply in the following cases:
*  Any use of a commercial nature
*  Publication including bundling with other publications
*  More than 300 copies per month

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Hi gang,

We really had a grand meeting last night.  We started off with a great presentation from Mark introducing everyone to astrophotography.  A load of experience compacted into a concise, fact filled presentation.  Next we discussed a bit about the future of the club and we seem to have an agreement that we need to do the following:

·         Get AFN to run regular announcements about our meetings in order to pull in both newcomers to the hobby as well as established amateur astronomers that are new to the island.

·         Hold monthly meetings with presentations, discussions, videos or other items of general interest to insure the club survives through those months where the weather doesn't cooperate.

·         Use this discussion group to stay in communication and coordinate ideas for meetings.

About 8PM we headed out to Torii Station to enjoy some relatively dark and quite clear skies.  The transparency and seeing (http://www.nexstarsite.com/_RAC/articles/SeeingConditions.htm) were a bit above average and we had three scopes on the field.  We logged several globular clusters, galaxies, planetary nebulae, open clusters, double stars and diffuse nebulae.  Quite a lot of memorable beauty.  We also caught Saturn before it sank into the ocean and spent a good deal of time on Jupiter.  

In fact, Jupiter was unusual last night.  The south EQ band was double its normal width and with quite a bit of texture across the entire width.  It was so wide in fact that it extended all the way up past the equator.  There was still a distinct separation from the north EQ band.  To make it more remarkable, two hours later we went back to Jupiter and the SEB was back to its usual appearance.  Those who witnessed this last night may want to make a note in your observation log - this is not the type of thing you see often.

A few of you are not yet on the Yahoo Group - this is the last message you will get directly.  You can join here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RACAstronomy/

I have just updated the web site - http://www.NexStarSite.com/rac.htm - the meeting schedule for the year is posted and I added a map to the Torii site to the meeting page.  Note that the November and December meetings fall on the weekends associated with Thanksgiving and Christmas.  What does everyone think - should we leave them or reschedule them?  The disadvantage of rescheduling is that a recurring AFN announcement for the 4th Saturday of each month would then be incorrect for those months.

Best regards,

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Swanson
Sent: Jun 20, 2006 8:53 PM
To: !RAC
Subject: [RACAstronomy] Wow - the sky is clear!

Hi gang,

Don't know if any of you are online right now - but the sky is clear and the
seeing is pretty darn steady. Jupiter just experienced a moon transit and
there is currently a shadow transit still in progress!

Best regards,
Mike

Hi gang,

Don't know if any of you are online right now - but the sky is clear and the
seeing is pretty darn steady.  Jupiter just experienced a moon transit and
there is currently a shadow transit still in progress!

Best regards,
Mike

Hi gang,

OK - we are definitely on for a meeting on 24 June.  7PM at the Lester
Hospital Conference Room.  Just come in the front door (flag pole), go
immediately to the left and follow the signs that I will post.

Mark - if you would, please do give us an introductory overview of
astrophotography.

After the presentation, I would like to have an open discussion focusing
mostly on what everyone would like to get from these meetings. If the
weather is nice, we will head out - I guess to Torii Station unless anyone
has discovered another nearby site.

I hope this week to get the web site updated with our new meeting schedule
and a map to the Torii location.

A few of you are still receiving this directly rather than via the Yahoo
Group.  Here is a direct method for subscribing - just send an email to:
RACAstronomy-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.  I believe this will subscribe you
without needing to create a Yahoo ID (though I might be mistaken :-).

Best regards,
Mike

Hi gang,

Thought you would find this interesting:
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/09jun_moonlets.htm?list117725

We're still on for the 24th. I'll send a reminder later. Anyone have
suggestions of topics for discussion/presentation? Anyone want to volunteer
for a presentation?

Best regards,
Mike

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Hi folks,

First off, a few of you are not yet members of the Yahoo Group (John O.,
Gary H., Lisa and Geoff, Mike B. and Ed M.).  I have included you in this
message via "BCC" (blind copy) so that you will have this initial message,
but you will miss all the replies posted back via the Group.  If you would
like to stay informed, please take a few moments and join the Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RACAstronomy/
I'll be standing by if you have problems joining.

Now, to the point.  A small number of new folks have recently contacted me
with interest in attending meetings.  If the interest is there (as indicated
by responses to this message), I would like start having meetings on the 4th
Saturday of every month at 7PM in the Lester Hospital Conference Room.  The
4th Saturday works well with the Moon phase throughout this entire year.  As
before, after the meeting, if the weather permits, we would travel somewhere
for some stargazing (Torii? other suggestions?).

So, I would like to hear back from those interested in having meetings.  If
we start again this month, the 4th Saturday is 24 June.  Also, what would
you like to see at the meetings?  Specifically, what would you like to see
at THIS meeting?  In the past we have either had a presentation from a
member or watched a video and then had a short discussion before heading out
for some viewing. 

Now that we are basing our communications on this Yahoo Group, we should do
much better at brainstorming and coordination.  Once you are on the Group,
every time a reply is sent to one of these messages, everyone in the Group
automatically receives it.

Best regards,
Mike
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Swanson
Sent: Jun 11, 2006 8:18 PM
To: !RAC
Subject: [RACAstronomy] Earth's 2nd (temporary) moon

Hi gang,

Thought you would find this interesting:
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/09jun_moonlets.htm?list117725

We're still on for the 24th. I'll send a reminder later. Anyone have
suggestions of topics for discussion/presentation? Anyone want to volunteer
for a presentation?

Best regards,
Mike

Hi gang,

Thought you would find this interesting:
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/09jun_moonlets.htm?list117725

We're still on for the 24th.  I'll send a reminder later.  Anyone have
suggestions of topics for discussion/presentation?  Anyone want to volunteer
for a presentation?

Best regards,
Mike

Mike, I would like to attaned, but I will still be TDY on that date.  I might be
on leave the last Saturday in July, but I'm not sure yet.
Jane




-----------------------------------------------
> To: RACAstronomy@yahoogroups.com
> From: swanson.michael@...
> Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2006 13:26:32 +0900
> Subject: [RACAstronomy] Starting Up Meetings Again
>
> Hi folks,
> First off, a few of you are not yet members of the Yahoo Group (John O.,
> Gary H., Lisa and Geoff, Mike B. and Ed M.).  I have included you in this
> message via "BCC" (blind copy) so that you will have this initial message,
> but you will miss all the replies posted back via the Group.  If you would
> like to stay informed, please take a few moments and join the Group:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RACAstronomy/
> I'll be standing by if you have problems joining.
> Now, to the point.  A small number of new folks have recently contacted me
> with interest in attending meetings.  If the interest is there (as indicated
> by responses to this message), I would like start having meetings on the 4th
> Saturday of every month at 7PM in the Lester Hospital Conference Room.  The
> 4th Saturday works well with the Moon phase throughout this entire year.  As
> before, after the meeting, if the weather permits, we would travel somewhere
> for some stargazing (Torii? other suggestions?).
> So, I would like to hear back from those interested in having meetings.  If
> we start again this month, the 4th Saturday is 24 June.  Also, what would
> you like to see at the meetings?  Specifically, what would you like to see
> at THIS meeting?  In the past we have either had a presentation from a
> member or watched a video and then had a short discussion before heading out
> for some viewing.
> Now that we are basing our communications on this Yahoo Group, we should do
> much better at brainstorming and coordination.  Once you are on the Group,
> every time a reply is sent to one of these messages, everyone in the Group
> automatically receives it.
> Best regards,
> Mike
> http://www.NexStarSite.com/rac.htm
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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Swanson
Sent: Jun 3, 2006 1:26 PM
To: !RAC
Subject: [RACAstronomy] Starting Up Meetings Again

Hi folks,

First off, a few of you are not yet members of the Yahoo Group (John O.,
Gary H., Lisa and Geoff, Mike B. and Ed M.).  I have included you in this
message via "BCC" (blind copy) so that you will have this initial message,
but you will miss all the replies posted back via the Group.  If you would
like to stay informed, please take a few moments and join the Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RACAstronomy/
I'll be standing by if you have problems joining.

Now, to the point.  A small number of new folks have recently contacted me
with interest in attending meetings.  If the interest is there (as indicated
by responses to this message), I would like start having meetings on the 4th
Saturday of every month at 7PM in the Lester Hospital Conference Room.  The
4th Saturday works well with the Moon phase throughout this entire year.  As
before, after the meeting, if the weather permits, we would travel somewhere
for some stargazing (Torii? other suggestions?).

So, I would like to hear back from those interested in having meetings.  If
we start again this month, the 4th Saturday is 24 June.  Also, what would
you like to see at the meetings?  Specifically, what would you like to see
at THIS meeting?  In the past we have either had a presentation from a
member or watched a video and then had a short discussion before heading out
for some viewing. 

Now that we are basing our communications on this Yahoo Group, we should do
much better at brainstorming and coordination.  Once you are on the Group,
every time a reply is sent to one of these messages, everyone in the Group
automatically receives it.

Best regards,
Mike
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Hi folks,

First off, a few of you are not yet members of the Yahoo Group (John O.,
Gary H., Lisa and Geoff, Mike B. and Ed M.).  I have included you in this
message via "BCC" (blind copy) so that you will have this initial message,
but you will miss all the replies posted back via the Group.  If you would
like to stay informed, please take a few moments and join the Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RACAstronomy/
I'll be standing by if you have problems joining.

Now, to the point.  A small number of new folks have recently contacted me
with interest in attending meetings.  If the interest is there (as indicated
by responses to this message), I would like start having meetings on the 4th
Saturday of every month at 7PM in the Lester Hospital Conference Room.  The
4th Saturday works well with the Moon phase throughout this entire year.  As
before, after the meeting, if the weather permits, we would travel somewhere
for some stargazing (Torii? other suggestions?).

So, I would like to hear back from those interested in having meetings.  If
we start again this month, the 4th Saturday is 24 June.  Also, what would
you like to see at the meetings?  Specifically, what would you like to see
at THIS meeting?  In the past we have either had a presentation from a
member or watched a video and then had a short discussion before heading out
for some viewing.

Now that we are basing our communications on this Yahoo Group, we should do
much better at brainstorming and coordination.  Once you are on the Group,
every time a reply is sent to one of these messages, everyone in the Group
automatically receives it.

Best regards,
Mike
http://www.NexStarSite.com/rac.htm

Hi gang,

Here is the latest SkyMap:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:33 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- June 2006

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- June 2006
  *  Compare Printed Star Atlases
  *  Astronomy a Go-Go! Podcast
  *  Distribution of Printed Handouts

-----------------------------------------------
THE EVENING SKY MAP -- JUNE 2006

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Mars and the Beehive star cluster
  *  Mars near Saturn
  *  June Solstice
  *  Moon, Venus & the Pleiades (morning)
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
<http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html>
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the June 2006
links.

Sky Calendar & Links:
<http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0606.html>

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------

COMPARE PRINTED STAR ATLASES

Quickly compare the key features of all current printed star altases.
<http://www.skymaps.com/compare_star_atlases/>

-----------------------------------------------
ASTRONOMY A GO-GO! PODCAST

AaGG is a weekly podcast that covers what you can see in the sky
for the month, astronomy news, astronomy how-to, music and more!
A podcast for the uninitiated is an Internet audio program you
can listen to on your computer or portable audio player (iPod).
Like the vast majority of podcasts AaGG is free! Have a listen,
I'm sure you will agree that Alice Few does an excellent job at
producing AaGG each week. By the way, look out for the Guided
Tour of the June Sky due to be released in the next day or two.
We'll have a direct link from Skymaps.com once it's out.
Highly recommended.

You can listen to the show online at the AaGG Web Site:
<http://astronomy.libsyn.com/>

or subscribe using a free tool, such as iTunes:
<http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/>

or Juice:
<http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php>

-----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTION OF TESM PRINTED HANDOUTS

Skymaps.com has a new policy for the distribution of printed handouts of
The Evening Sky Map (TESM). Commencing with the January 2006 issue,
Individuals and Astronomy Education Groups wishing to distribute printed
handouts of TESM no longer need to submit a Copyright Permission Form for
non-commercial educational use.

Under the new Non-Commercial Educational Use policy, Individuals may make
and distribute up to 30 printed handouts of TESM each month for use by
their family or friends. Astronomy Education Groups may make and distribute
up to 300 copies of TESM each month for non-commercial educational use.

Individuals or Astronomy Education Groups wishing to make use of the new
policy must comply by the Terms of Use detailed at:
<http://www.skymaps.com/terms.html>

The new policy makes it quicker and easier for Astronomy-related groups and
educators to make timely use of The Evening Sky Map. Please contact me if
you have any questions or comments regarding the new policy.
<mailto:info@...>

Note, reprint fees *may* apply in the following cases:
*  Any use of a commercial nature
*  Publication including bundling with other publications
*  More than 300 copies per month

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Hi gang,

Here is the latest monthly skymap:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:11 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- May 2006

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- May 2006
  *  Astronomy a Go-Go! Podcast
  *  Astronomy Day -- Saturday, 6 May 2006
  *  Distribution of Printed Handouts

-----------------------------------------------
THE EVENING SKY MAP -- MAY 2006

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 3
  *  Jupiter at opposition
  *  Eta Aquarid meteor shower
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
<http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html>
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the May 2006
links.

Sky Calendar & Links:
<http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0605.html>

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------
ASTRONOMY A GO-GO! PODCAST

AaGG is a weekly podcast that covers what you can see in the sky
for the month, astronomy news, astronomy how-to, music and more!
For the uninitiated, a podcast is an Internet audio program you
can listen to on your computer or portable audio player (iPod).
Like the vast majority of podcasts AaGG is free! Have a listen,
I'm sure you will agree that Alice Few does an excellent job at
producing AaGG each week. By the way, look out for the Guided
Tour of the May sky due to be released in the next day or two.
We'll have a direct link from http://Skymaps.com once it's out.
Highly recommended.

You can listen to the show online at the AaGG Web Site:
<http://astronomy.libsyn.com/>

or subscribe using a free tool, such as iTunes:
<http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/>

or Juice:
<http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php>

-----------------------------------------------
ASTRONOMY DAY -- SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2006

On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked
through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand
what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all
excited. Astronomy clubs, science museums, observatories,
universities, planetariums, laboratories, libraries, and nature
centers host special events and activities to acquaint their
communities with local astronomical resources and facilities.
<http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astroday.html>

-----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTION OF TESM PRINTED HANDOUTS

Skymaps.com has a new policy for the distribution of printed handouts of
The Evening Sky Map (TESM). Commencing with the January 2006 issue,
Individuals and Astronomy Education Groups wishing to distribute printed
handouts of TESM no longer need to submit a Copyright Permission Form for
non-commercial educational use.

Under the new Non-Commercial Educational Use policy, Individuals may make
and distribute up to 30 printed handouts of TESM each month for use by
their family or friends. Astronomy Education Groups may make and distribute
up to 300 copies of TESM each month for non-commercial educational use.

Individuals or Astronomy Education Groups wishing to make use of the new
policy must comply by the Terms of Use detailed at:
<http://www.skymaps.com/terms.html>

The new policy makes it quicker and easier for Astronomy-related groups and
educators to make timely use of The Evening Sky Map. Please contact me if
you have any questions or comments regarding the new policy.
<mailto:info@...>

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*  Any use of a commercial nature
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*  More than 300 copies per month

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Hi gang - below is the latest Skymap:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:34 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- April 2006

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- April 2006
  *  Distribution of Printed Handouts

-----------------------------------------------
THE EVENING SKY MAP -- APRIL 2006

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Moon very near the Pleiades (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Venus (occultation)
  *  Venus 0.3 degrees from Uranus
  *  Lyrid meteor shower (favorable)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
<http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html>
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the April 2006
links.

Related links:
<http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0604.html>

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------
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The offer also includes free shipping!
More details at: <http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat09.html>

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Hi gang,

Here is the latest SkyMap - they released March's quite early:

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 7:14 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- March 2006

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- March 2006
  *  Save 41% on Norton's Star Atlas
  *  Distribution of Printed Handouts -- Now Quicker & Easier!

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THE EVENING SKY MAP -- MARCH 2006

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Saturn in the evening sky
  *  Mars and Aldebaran
  *  Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  Total Solar Eclipse (north Africa and Europe)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
<http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html>
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the March 2006
links.

Related links:
<http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0603.html>

Kym Thalassoudis
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The 20th edition contains many improvements and additions including more
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Hi gang,

Seems like we've been mostly cloudy for ages, but in the event we ever see
stars again, here is the latest sky chart from Skymaps.com:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 11:40 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- February 2006

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- February 2006
  *  Save 41% on Norton's Star Atlas
  *  Distribution of Printed Handouts -- Now Quicker & Easier!

-----------------------------------------------
THE EVENING SKY MAP -- FEBRUARY 2006

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Saturn near Beehive star cluster
  *  Moon very near the Pleiades (occultation)
  *  Venus brightest (morning sky)
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  The Zodiacal Light (northern hemisphere)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
<http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html>
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the February
2006 links.

Related links:
<http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0602.html>

Kym Thalassoudis
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Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------
SAVE 41% ON NORTON'S STAR ATLAS & REFERENCE HANDBOOK

Amazon.com has the current edition (20th) of Norton's Star Atlas at 41% off
RRP. First published in 1910 Norton's achieved immediate success, over the
years becoming the international standard reference for amateur and
professional astronomers alike. Every heavenly object visible to the
unaided eye is included -- stars to magnitude 6, star clusters, and
galaxies, as well as many other celestial objects.

The 20th edition contains many improvements and additions including more
legible star charts, new maps of the Moon and Mars, an expanded section on
observing deep-sky objects, updated test, tables and diagrams, and new
sections on computer-controlled telescopes and CCD imaging.

An excellent reference for beginners and dedicated amateur astronomers!
Just read the excellent customer reviews at Amazon.com...
<http://amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0131451642/ref=nosim/skymaps>

Recent Releases...
<http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat00.html>
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   The Collins Atlas of the Night Sky
   Celestial Sampler
   Sky & Telescope's Field Map of the Moon

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Including:
   Cosmos: The Complete Collection
   The Planets (BBC)
   From Earth to the Moon (HBO)
   StarGaze I & II

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and distribute up to 30 printed handouts of TESM each month for use by
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Hi gang,

Don't know if any of you subscribe to this
(http://skyandtelescope.com/shopatsky/emailsubscribe.asp) but for those that
don't, I found this particular issue to be packed with very interesting
astro news.

Best regards,
Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: bulletins@... [mailto:bulletins@...]
Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 9:06 AM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: S&T's Weekly News Bulletin for Jan. 13

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   * * * SKY & TELESCOPE's WEEKLY NEWS BULLETIN - January 13, 2006 * * *

========================================================================

Welcome to S&T's Weekly News Bulletin. Images, the full stories abridged
here, and other enhancements are on our Web site, SkyandTelescope.com, at
the URLs provided. (If the links don't work directly, just paste them into
your Web browser.) Clear skies!

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This week more than 3,000 astronomers from around the world have gathered
in Washington, DC for the 207th meeting of the American Astronomical
Society. The conference is the world's largest gathering of professional
astronomers ever held. Below are some of the announced research findings.

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SPINNING PULSAR SMASHES RECORD

If spinning amusement-park rides make you feel uncomfortably dizzy, then
avoid the recently discovered pulsar Terzan 5ad. A team of radio
astronomers has found that this celestial flywheel rotates 716 times per
second -- smashing a record that has stood since 1982 making it the
fastest-spinning natural macroscopic object known in the universe. The
previous record holder, which by coincidence was also the first
millisecond pulsar discovered, spins "only" 642 times per second.
Terzan 5ad (formally known as PSR J1748-2446ad) belongs to a class known
as millisecond pulsars. These bizarre objects are neutron stars (the
ultradense cores of massive stars) that take only a few thousandths of a
second to complete one rotation -- a feat the Sun needs about 27 days to
accomplish.

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1659_1.asp

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VEGA MYSTERY SOLVED; RED DWARF MYSTERY GROWS

Astronomers have finally figured out the long-standing mystery of why
Vega, the fifth-brightest star in the night sky, is brighter than it ought
to be. Using a linked array of telescopes to gain extremely high
resolution, they measured brightnesses and temperatures across different
parts of Vega's face. They got readings that no one expected, but that
turn out to put Vega's problems neatly in order.

Meanwhile, another group using the same facility has discovered that red
dwarfs, the most common stars in the universe, are significantly larger
than was long thought.

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1657_1.asp

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PROBING POLARIS

Of the countless stars in the sky, only a handful are known on a
first-name basis. The most famous of the bunch has to be Polaris, the
North Star. No other naked-eye star hovers closer to the celestial north
pole. But this 2nd-magnitude star holds secrets not visible to the naked
eye: it's actually a triple-star system, and, at a distance of just 430
light-years, it's the brightest Cepheid variable in the sky.

Polaris's larger sibling, Polaris B, has been known for centuries. Some 18
arcseconds from the North Star, it was first spotted by famed astronomer
William Herschel in 1780 and can be seen through modest amateur
instruments. The much closer partner, Polaris Ab, an otherwise nondescript
solar-type star, had only been recorded by spectrometers and managed to
avoid being photographed -- until now.

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1655_1.asp

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MORE EVIDENCE THAT BLACK HOLES ARE FOR REAL

A team of astronomers announced Monday compelling new evidence that black
holes exist in nature, and are not just the concoction of theorists and
science-fiction writers with overactive imaginations.
The team, led by Ron Remillard (MIT), studied 31 binary systems thought to
harbor either a black hole or a neutron star. All of these systems are
known as X-ray binaries because gas from a stellar companion streams onto
its compact partner. As the material spirals inward at increasing speeds,
it heats up and emits torrents of X-rays.

But Remillard's study showed a critical difference between the 18 systems
thought to harbor black holes, and the 13 suspected to contain neutron
stars....

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1656_1.asp

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FEEDING THE MONSTER

An international team has peered deep into the heart of an active galaxy,
giving astronomers their best view yet of how streams of gas feed the
ravenous monster black holes that lurk in galactic cores.
Kambiz Fathi (Rochester Institute of Technology), working with colleagues
in Brazil, Chile, and Italy, combined the Hubble Space Telescope's
high-resolution imaging with the spectroscopic power of the 8-meter Gemini
South Telescope to probe the central regions of NGC 1097. This large
spiral galaxy lies 47 million light-years away in the southern
constellation Fornax.

With Hubble, Fathi and his colleagues could trace three spiral arms
winding all the way from the outer edge of the galaxy to within 10
light-years of the supermassive black hole at its center....

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1654_1.asp

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THE INFRARED HELIX

Some 650 light-years away, deep in the constellation Aquarius, lies the
Helix Nebula, one of the most beautiful stellar corpses ever photographed.
In visible light, the nebula -- gases shed by a dying Sun-like star --
glows with a gorgeous rainbow of colors. But some of the most important
clues to the Helix's structure come in the form of light that the human
eye cannot see.

Enter the Spitzer Space Telescope and its infrared eyes. Yesterday, at
this week's American Astronomical Society meeting in Washington, DC,
Joseph Hora (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics) released a new
view of this iconic celestial fixture....

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1653_1.asp

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ASTRO NEWS BRIEFS

LIGO Ready to Observe

In November 2005 the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory
(LIGO) reached the sensitivity level required to listen for the
gravitational waves caused by the collision of two black holes, the
coalescence of two neutron stars, or the supernova explosions of stars.
The project recently began a two-year observing campaign. While it's
unclear if the team will hear anything soon, estimates for event rates
suggest that LIGO should make at least one detection during this time. "We
believe discovery is right around the corner," says noted cosmologist
Michael Turner (University of Chicago/National Science Foundation)....

A Different Type of Supernova?

By analyzing the atmosphere of a suspected pre-supernova white-dwarf star,
astronomers are gaining new insight into how and why the stars explode as
they do. The team led by Edward Sion (Villanova University) used the
Hubble Space Telescope to look at a helium-rich binary star system and
spectroscopically determine the rate at which helium pours from the larger
star onto the white dwarf. They also analyzed the white dwarf's
atmosphere, spin rate, and mass. Conventional thinking says that when a
white dwarf accumulates 1.4 Suns of mass, it will explode as a Type Ia
supernova. However, these new observations suggest that a white dwarf can
go supernova before hitting the mass limit....

Seeing Not-So Ancient Supernovae

When a star goes supernova, it blasts away its outer gases into an
expanding shell. Like ripples on a pond, those gases expand outward and
eventually dissipate out of sight. But using a new image-processing
technique, a team of astronomers led by Armin Rest (National Optical
Astronomy Observatory) has found several light echoes from blasts that
happened several hundred years ago....

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/news/article_1658_1.asp

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS WEEK'S SKY

* Full Moon on Saturday, January 14.
* Watch an artificial "meteor." The Stardust space capsule, returning from
Comet Wild 2, will streak into Earth's atmosphere over northern California
and Nevada on its way to landing in northwestern Utah. The reentry should
be visible from Seattle to south of San Francisco and as far east as Salt
Lake City, weather permitting. Stardust should reach a peak brilliance
several times brighter than Venus around 1:56 a.m. Pacific Standard Time,
2:56 a.m. Mountain Standard Time, on the morning of the 15th.
* Saturn (magnitude -0.2, in Cancer) rises in the east-northeast in
twilight, below Castor and Pollux. By 9 p.m. it's posing high in the east.
Binoculars show the Beehive star cluster just above it.

> http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/ataglance/article_110_1.asp

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Happy New Year!!!

Here is the January sky chart from Skymaps.com:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 10:22 AM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- January 2006

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- January 2006
  *  Distribution of Printed Handouts -- Now Quicker & Easier!
  *  Astronomy & Space Calendars 2006

-----------------------------------------------
THE EVENING SKY MAP -- JANUARY 2006

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Quadrantid Meteor Shower
  *  Saturn at Opposition (closest & brightest)
  *  Moon very near the Pleiades (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
<http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html>
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the January
2006 links.

Related links:
<http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0601.html>

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTION OF TESM PRINTED HANDOUTS -- NOW QUICKER & EASIER!

Skymaps.com has a new policy for the distribution of printed handouts of
The Evening Sky Map (TESM). Commencing with the January 2006 issue,
Individuals and Astronomy Education Groups wishing to distribute printed
handouts of TESM no longer need to submit a Copyright Permission Form for
non-commercial educational use.

Under the new Non-Commercial Educational Use policy, Individuals may make
and distribute up to 30 printed handouts of TESM each month for use by
their family or friends. Astronomy Education Groups may make and distribute
up to 300 copies of TESM each month for non-commercial educational use.

Individuals or Astronomy Education Groups wishing to make use of the new
policy must comply by the Terms of Use detailed at:
<http://www.skymaps.com/terms.html>

The new policy makes it quicker and easier for Astronomy-related groups and
educators to make timely use of The Evening Sky Map. Please contact me if
you have any questions or comments regarding the new policy.
<mailto:info@...>

Note, reprint fees *may* apply in the following cases:
*  Any use of a commercial nature
*  Publication including bundling with other publications
*  More than 300 copies per month

-----------------------------------------------
ASTRONOMY & SPACE CALENDARS 2006

2006 calendars are selling fast! Some are already out of stock! The
following
calendars are amongst the most popular calendars for skywatchers.

Skywatcher's 2006 Calendar
First published in 1997, this award-winning calendar-book has evolved into
a unique educational tool and sky chart reference guide for children and
adults alike. Vivid color sky charts, daily data, and insightful articles
alert you to planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, lunar and solar
eclipses, and much more.
<http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html>

Celestial Wonders 2006
Features 12 superb color photos of solar-system sights, stunning nebulae,
and distant galaxies. Each month includes sky scenes illustrating the
positions of the Moon and bright planets, highlights of important sky
happenings, and information about eclipses, lunar and planetary
conjunctions, major meteor showers, and more. Prepared by the staff at Sky
& Telescope.
<http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22075&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672>

Space Photo & Fact 2006
A daily boxed calendar featuring great photos and fun facts. Also included
are anniversaries in space history, planet/star activity, and Moon phases.
<http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22382&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672>

More Astronomy & Space Calendars
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Hi gang,

Here is the latest monthly sky chart from Skymaps.com:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2005 10:27 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- December 2005

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- December 2005
  *  Astronomy & Space Calendars 2006
  *  Millennium Star Atlas -- Save Over $55
  *  Copyright Permission

-----------------------------------------------
THE EVENING SKY MAP -- DECEMBER 2005

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Venus at maximum brightness (mag -4.7)
  *  Mercury at greatest elongation (morning)
  *  Moon near the Pleiades
  *  Geminid Meteor Shower
  *  December solstice
  *  Moon very near Spica (occultation)
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the links to
the December sky maps.

Related links:
http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0512.html

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------
ASTRONOMY & SPACE CALENDARS 2006

Skywatcher's 2006 Calendar
First published in 1997, this award-winning calendar-book has evolved into
a unique educational tool and sky chart reference guide for children and
adults alike. Vivid color sky charts, daily data, and insightful articles
alert you to planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, lunar and solar
eclipses, and much more.
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

Celestial Wonders 2006
Features 12 superb color photos of solar-system sights, stunning nebulae,
and distant galaxies. Each month includes sky scenes illustrating the
positions of the Moon and bright planets, highlights of important sky
happenings, and information about eclipses, lunar and planetary
conjunctions, major meteor showers, and more. Prepared by the staff at Sky
& Telescope.
http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22075&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672

Astronomy 2006
This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence
Dickinson, author of NightWatch, who brings a wealth of practical
experience to the calendar's daily diary of predicted celestial events,
ranging from meteor showers to eclipses.
http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22567&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672

More Astronomy & Space Calendars
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

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Hi Mark,

You are being too modest - there are some very nice shots in there.  For
those of you who might not know where to look for Mark's photos, go to the
Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RACAstronomy/
Click the Photos link on the left and that is where you will find the
astropics folder Mark posted his images in.

Occasionally I have a hand at some imaging as well - the presentable ones
are here:
http://www.nexstarsite.com/AstroPhotos.htm
I have a NexImage camera coming soon, so hopefully the weather will clear
and I can have a hand at Mars.

Regarding the Celestron Advanced Series - is your friend getting the
computerized GoTo version (commonly referred to as the AS-GT)?  He/she will
like it - the SCT optics are great and the mount is a nice entry-level
German EQ.  I have some info on the AS-GT posted on my NexStar site -
http://www.NexStarSite.com - and there is an excellent Yahoo Group -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Celestron_AS/ (I'm actually the owner of that
Group though I don't own one of those mounts).  Since it is based on the
NexStar (and I wrote the book on those, literally :-), I can answer most of
the questions your friend may have.

Best regards,
Mike



>-----Original Message-----
>From: RACAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RACAstronomy@yahoogroups.com] On
>Behalf Of mgoochey
>Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:14 PM
>To: RACAstronomy@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [RACAstronomy] Pictures
>
>
>
>If anyone is interested, I've posted a few pictures taken on Okinawa
>in the photo's folder under "astropics". (They're not much, but hey
>it's fun to try!!)
>
>Additionally, I have a friend here who is about to purchase a
>Celestron Advanced Series 8" SCT.  If anyone has any experience or
>opinions on the Advanced Series Mounts that you'd care to share,
>please let me know and I'll pass it along.
>
>Hope you all got a chance to get out and see Mars before the clouds
>set in!!
>
>Mark
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>

Hi Mark,

You are being too modest - there are some very nice shots in there.  For
those of you who might not know where to look for Mark's photos, go to the
Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RACAstronomy/
Click the Photos link on the left and that is where you will find the
astropics folder Mark posted his images in.

Occasionally I have a hand at some imaging as well - the presentable ones
are here:
http://www.nexstarsite.com/AstroPhotos.htm
I have a NexImage camera coming soon, so hopefully the weather will clear
and I can have a hand at Mars.

Regarding the Celestron Advanced Series - is your friend getting the
computerized GoTo version (commonly referred to as the AS-GT)?  He/she will
like it - the SCT optics are great and the mount is a nice entry-level
German EQ.  I have some info on the AS-GT posted on my NexStar site -
http://www.NexStarSite.com - and there is an excellent Yahoo Group -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Celestron_AS/ (I'm actually the owner of that
Group though I don't own one of those mounts).  Since it is based on the
NexStar (and I wrote the book on those, literally :-), I can answer most of
the questions your friend may have.

Best regards,
Mike



>-----Original Message-----
>From: RACAstronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:RACAstronomy@yahoogroups.com] On
>Behalf Of mgoochey
>Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 3:14 PM
>To: RACAstronomy@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [RACAstronomy] Pictures
>
>
>
>If anyone is interested, I've posted a few pictures taken on Okinawa
>in the photo's folder under "astropics". (They're not much, but hey
>it's fun to try!!)
>
>Additionally, I have a friend here who is about to purchase a
>Celestron Advanced Series 8" SCT.  If anyone has any experience or
>opinions on the Advanced Series Mounts that you'd care to share,
>please let me know and I'll pass it along.
>
>Hope you all got a chance to get out and see Mars before the clouds
>set in!!
>
>Mark
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>

If anyone is interested, I've posted a few pictures taken on Okinawa
in the photo's folder under "astropics". (They're not much, but hey
it's fun to try!!)

Additionally, I have a friend here who is about to purchase a
Celestron Advanced Series 8" SCT.  If anyone has any experience or
opinions on the Advanced Series Mounts that you'd care to share,
please let me know and I'll pass it along.

Hope you all got a chance to get out and see Mars before the clouds
set in!!

Mark

Hi folks,

Here's the latest free skymap:

-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 7:27 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- November 2005

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- November 2005
  *  Astronomy & Space Calendars 2006
  *  Copyright Permission

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THE EVENING SKY MAP -- NOVEMBER 2005

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Mercury & Venus at greatest elongation (best for southern hemisphere)
  *  Moon near Venus
  *  Mars at opposition -- closest and brightest till July 2018
  *  Mercury near Antares
  *  Taurid & Leonid meteor showers
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
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Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the links to
the October sky maps.

Related links:
http://www.skymaps.com/articles/n0511.html

Kym Thalassoudis
http://Skymaps.com
Quality sky maps each month to explore, learn & enjoy the night sky.

-----------------------------------------------
ASTRONOMY & SPACE CALENDARS 2006

Skywatcher's 2006 Calendar
First published in 1997, this award-winning calendar-book has evolved into
a unique educational tool and sky chart reference guide for children and
adults alike. Vivid color sky charts, daily data, and insightful articles
alert you to planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, lunar and solar
eclipses, and much more.
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

Celestial Wonders 2006
Features 12 superb color photos of solar-system sights, stunning nebulae,
and distant galaxies. Each month includes sky scenes illustrating the
positions of the Moon and bright planets, highlights of important sky
happenings, and information about eclipses, lunar and planetary
conjunctions, major meteor showers, and more. Prepared by the staff at Sky
& Telescope.
http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22075&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672

Astronomy 2006
This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence
Dickinson, author of NightWatch, who brings a wealth of practical
experience to the calendar's daily diary of predicted celestial events,
ranging from meteor showers to eclipses.
http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22567&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672

More Astronomy & Space Calendars
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

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Hi Folks,

Below you will find links to the latest sky charts from Skymaps.com.

Best regards,
Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 10:22 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- October 2005

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
  *  The Evening Sky Map -- October 2005
  *  Astronomy & Space Calendars 2006 (Early Bird Special)
  *  Copyright Permission

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THE EVENING SKY MAP -- OCTOBER 2005

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Annular solar eclipse
  *  Partial lunar eclipse
  *  Moon near Mars
  *  Orionid meteor shower
  *  Venus near Antares
  *  Mars nearest to Earth
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
http://www.skymaps.com/downloads.html
Click your browser's Reload/Refresh button if you do not see the links to
the October sky maps.

Related links:
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Skywatcher's 2006 Calendar
First published in 1997, this award-winning calendar-book has evolved into
a unique educational tool and sky chart reference guide for children and
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alert you to planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, lunar and solar
eclipses, and much more.
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

Celestial Wonders 2006
Features 12 superb color photos of solar-system sights, stunning nebulae,
and distant galaxies. Each month includes sky scenes illustrating the
positions of the Moon and bright planets, highlights of important sky
happenings, and information about eclipses, lunar and planetary
conjunctions, major meteor showers, and more. Prepared by the staff at Sky
& Telescope.
http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22075&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672

Astronomy 2006
This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence
Dickinson, author of NightWatch, who brings a wealth of practical
experience to the calendar's daily diary of predicted celestial events,
ranging from meteor showers to eclipses.
http://www.calendars.com/product.asp?IID=22567&PID=1&MGID=-1&kbid=1672

More Astronomy & Space Calendars
http://www.skymaps.com/store/cat13.html

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See below for the monthly sky chart from Skymaps.com:

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From: Skymaps.com [mailto:info@...]
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 9:10 PM
To: swanson.michael@...
Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- September 2005

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
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  *  Save on Great New Books & Products
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THE EVENING SKY MAP -- SEPTEMBER 2005

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Venus near Jupiter
  *  Moon, Venus & Jupiter
  *  Moon very near Venus
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  The Harvest Moon
  *  September Equinox
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
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Hi gang,

I wanted to let you all know that the evenings of 11-12 and 12-13 August are
the annual Perseid meteor shower.  If you can get to a dark site and watch
between midnight and sunrise, you will spot quite a few meteors.

Also, if the weather is clear Saturday the 13th, let's plan on meeting up at
Torii Station in our usual spot out on the perimeter road.  Say about 9PM.

Remember, this new mailing list is a discussion group, so you can reply back
and everyone will receive your message.

Best regards,
Mike

Hi gang,

Below is the monthly message from Skymaps - download your free sky chart via
the link below.

Best regards,
Mike


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Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:43 AM
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Subject: Skymaps.com Update -- August 2005

Welcome to the latest issue of Skymaps.com Update!

IN THIS ISSUE:
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  *  Help Support Skymaps.com
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THE EVENING SKY MAP -- AUGUST 2005

The latest issue of The Evening Sky Map is now available!

This month's issue features:
  *  Moon very near Venus (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Jupiter (occultation)
  *  Moon very near Antares (occultation)
  *  Perseid Meteor Shower
  *  Venus & Jupiter put on a show
  *  plus... the best celestial objects for binoculars, telescope, or using
just your eyes.

Download now:
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