This weekend looks like we should have good viewing conditions. We are a few days away from the start of the 2007 Explore the Stars Program. May 18/19 2007 ...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
... 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/2011ParkClosures_attachments20110513.pdf ... Jeff Gortatowsky, Redondo Beach, CA | Twitter: JeffGortatowsky | Yahoo:...
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...
Hi all, Explore the Stars will be at Observatory Campground April 29 and 30th. The Forest Service plans to open Observatory Campground for the Explore the ...
What an unforgettable trip to Fort Davis with my friends last year at this time. Man wish I could have done that again this year. I was on an astronomy high...
The Golden State Star Party Early Registration Period ends March 30. If you've been putting it off, now's the time to sign up for GSSP 2011. With attendance...
Well sir, it's been pretty dead in here for quite some time now. I'm wondering if we still have any amateur astronomers left in North San Diego County. Is...
The Golden State Star Party Early Registration Period comes to a close in just a couple of weeks. Through March 30, the fee for all four days and nights of...
I moved down from the bay area two years ago. Seems like there's a lot more TAC activity up there. Also probably more relatively convenient observing...
If you haven't done it already, now's the time to sign up for GSSP 2011. The Early Registration Period extends until March 30. Until then, the adult ...
Today's APOD has a very nice composite image of M31 in X-ray and infrared. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110120.html While looking at it I started...