The Golden State Star Party happens June 29 to July 3, 2011. That's only one month away! There are still some good spots left on our observing field at...
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Jeff Gortatowsky
indanapt
May 31, 2011 8:07 pm
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/2011ParkClosures_attachments20110513.pdf ... Jeff Gortatowsky, Redondo Beach, CA | Twitter: JeffGortatowsky | Yahoo:...
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Dan Cook
astrodanco
May 31, 2011 8:18 pm
Yes, old news. One thing I don't get is how they can physically close it since the roads through it are the only access to some private properties in the...
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Paul Alsing
palsing
Jun 1, 2011 1:51 am
Yes, but... http://www.mercurynews.com/california-budget/ci_18156854?source=rss&nclick_c heck=1 Park closure is always the very first thing a governor does...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Jun 1, 2011 4:43 pm
Hi all, Explore the Stars Program will be at the Observatory Campground on Palomar Mountain June 3,4 This is open to the public and is sponsored by the...
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Ralph Waid
ralphwaid
Jun 12, 2011 2:00 pm
I requested the UCAC3 catalog from US Naval Observatory about three weeks ago. Just received it in the mail today. It's a double sided DVD loaded. So if you ...
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Bill Dean
billdean_ski...
Jun 12, 2011 5:55 pm
Hi Ralph, Definitely interested. Thanks for the heads up. Clear skies, Bill...
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Ralph Waid
ralphwaid
Jun 13, 2011 1:38 am
Send a email to: Â ucac3@.... Give them your address and they will mail you a DVD. Request a copy of UCAC3. That's it. ...
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Curt Wittenberg
cuwitt
Jun 20, 2011 12:57 am
Dear GSSP enthusiasts, Unfortunately, the vicissitudes of life has converged upon me and I will be unable to attend GSSP this year. If you haven't registered...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Jun 20, 2011 2:44 pm
Hi all, Special Thanks to John Hoot for giving the talk at the last program meeting. Explore the Stars Program will be at the Observatory Campground on Palomar...
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Curt Wittenberg
cuwitt
Jun 22, 2011 4:37 pm
GSSP Wanna-Be's, I have a registration and two meals for one person for GSSP 2012. I found no takers for my $75 offer. I will let it go for $50. If I get no...
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Curt Wittenberg
cuwitt
Jun 24, 2011 11:42 pm
The registration has been sold. Thanks for your interest. Enjoy GSSP. Curt ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Jul 27, 2011 2:54 pm
Hi all, Special Thanks to John Garrett for giving the talk at the last program meeting. Explore the Stars Program will be at the Observatory Campground on...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Aug 22, 2011 4:52 pm
Hi all, Explore the Stars Program will be at the Observatory Campground on Palomar Mountain August 26,27 This is open to the public and is sponsored by the...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Sep 19, 2011 1:42 pm
New News Sites at Observatory Campground can now be reserved. http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Observatory_Campground_Ca/r/campgroundBook ...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Sep 20, 2011 3:55 pm
I was at a star party last month and someone showed me spectacular prints he had done at Cosco. I tried it out on this image. ...
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Don Kotelko
dkotelko
Sep 25, 2011 9:37 pm
They also do near-photographic-print-quality 20 X 30 inch "poster prints." I got a 324 mega-pixel Hubble image* of M42, split it into 6 parts and printed them...
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Don Kotelko
dkotelko
Oct 7, 2011 2:06 am
I came across these excellent military documents: <http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/7-93/Appk.htm>Army Field Manual 7-93 Appendix...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Oct 24, 2011 5:14 pm
Note: We will try to have the pot luck around 5pm as sunset is before 6pm (Saturday). I expect it will be busy so try to arrive early so we can be set up ...
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Dan Cook
astrodanco
Oct 24, 2011 7:37 pm
... Sharon and I will be setting up scopes. She has her C8 on an Atlas EQ-G and have my EdgeHD 14 on a Paramount. - Dan [Non-text portions of this message have...
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Bill Porte
williamporte
Jan 12, 2012 7:11 pm
Greetings Fellow Earthlings! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Jeff Gortatowsky
indanapt
Jan 13, 2012 5:15 am
... Greetings exalted pee-on of the 1st Ozer Dynasty! I have made the require to tribute to temple of Ozer. I will make the pilgrimage to his temple in Meca...
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Ron Ignelzi
ronignelzi
Jan 21, 2012 5:05 pm
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Bill Porte
williamporte
Mar 5, 2012 1:04 am
The Early Registration Period for GSSP 2012 is coming to a close on March 30. Until then, you can still register for only $60 per adult 18 and older. After...
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Gordon Brown
gordonlynnbrown
Mar 21, 2012 8:16 pm
Hi, Just joined the group, so if there is already a string on this, my apology. Is there anyone who will be at the Tierra del Sol observing site on Thursday...
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Bill Porte
williamporte
Mar 23, 2012 9:58 pm
Greetings Fellow Astronomers: The Early Registration Period for the 2012 Golden State Star Party ends on March 30. If you haven't signed up yet, do it now,...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Apr 15, 2012 6:54 pm
Just a reminder next week is the start of the 2012 season. There is snow up there now but the forecast is for it to be dry and warm the rest of the week. The...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
Apr 16, 2012 7:46 pm
Hi all, I know the topic of buying a property has come up from time to time. An acquaintance of mine on Palomar wants to put his property up for sale and will...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
May 14, 2012 9:27 pm
Special thank to John Garrett for giving last month's talk. Last month we had our largest Spring turnout ever with a completely full campground and standing...
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Bob Nanz
nanz1959
May 16, 2012 10:01 pm
Great news we have been given sites 33-40 so we should have a lot less smoke. I am expecting I pretty good turn out from the public. We still need a speaker...
