Does anyone in the Club have a parked GEM or ALT/Az mount, possibly with tripod I could borrow for a few weeks until I can get one ordered and shipped in? I...
There is a change in our usual schedule. BLNWR is closed due to fire hazards and the forecast is better for heat stroke than for observing. So, Rich and Jan...
Hi, I have recently moved to Amarillo, and I have an interest in astronomy. I do not own telescopes, etc., but I do enjoy looking at the night sky. How can I...
Our next club meeting will be on Friday, September 9, at 7:30 PM at the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Visitors are welcome. If you decide to join, a one...
Just a Reminder for those contemplating going to the Okie-Tex Star Party....Last Day to Pre-Register is September 9, 2011. Not to worry, you can still register...
Amen, to the kick back and get away from work!!!!! From: amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amarilloastronomyclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
I actually got in some observing tonight on the driveway. Viewing conditions were ideal -- clear skies, no wind, mild temperature, and steady air. I was able...
When I got home from the Pizza Planet around 8 PM, there were two bright objects in the western sky. One was obviously a balloon. The one farther west...
I took some pictures of the moon back in August with my 12" dob. I modified a microsoft webcam to fit into the focuser. It was a fun project. Here is the link...
Our next club meeting will be on Friday, October 14, at 7:30 PM, at the Discovery Center. After the meeting, we'll adjourn to the Pizza Planet for a social....
Yes, Friday the 14th will be the next meeting. Nick is going to show us how the Paramount MX and The Sky 10 work together. Should be interesting. Come to the ...
It looks like there is a huge hot air balloon event at the discovery center tonight. Are we still meeting there? I haven't been to many meetings but I was...
To All Members: New Website Forum Our current Yahoo forum has been and still is a fine medium for general information and discussion about our club. Still,...
The forecast looks good for Saturday night. Sunset is about 7:00 and Moonrise is about 4:17. Where do you want to go? Pasture, Roadside Park, Buffalo Lake? I...
It would be awesome if we could observe this Saturday night! I don't know any of the locations, so I would need to follow someone or use a GPS to get there....
I've had a couple of emails voting for the Roadside Park. So let's plan to meet there if the weather holds. Nikki, I don't have a GPS location, but it's not...
That sounds like fun. Someone sent me a google map location for both Buffalo Lake and the Roadside Park. I think I can find it using the maps. What time do you...
I wish y'all the best tonight!!! Wish I could be there, but alas, the Discovery Center is having it's Mad Scientist Ball this evening, so I am here for that. ...
