The AAC meeting is this Friday evening at DHDC. The program will discuss ways to improve your telescope's performance and function. Come and see what others...
Another reminder for Friday night's meeting and that a new newsletter has been posted. There is also a new section called "Projects and HowTo's" in the...
Good Morning I have just added a new article on the website under Projects and How To's. This is Dave Heard's article about his new Observatory and 25" SDM...
I received this email through our website connection and am re-posting it for all. If you wish to reply, address your message to Sharon at her address below. ...
Sharon I recently finished adding a 25" Dob to my observatory & am in the market to sell the former main scope, a 16" Dob with a galaxy mirror. This scope was...
I am no longer looking for a scope. I have decided that I need to learn a bit more with the scope that I already have. I appreciate all those who responded to...
Good decision, Sharon. You have the rest of your life to enjoy the heavens, take the time to get to know the sky first. You'll be glad you did. Alan...
Dear Sharon: My main PC lost its power supply sometime after 0215 hours on Wednesday. I have been on my secondary PC since then. Although you were not writing...
When I left the Pizza Planet tonight at 7:15, I was greeted with a beautiful sight in the southwestern part of the sky: A crescent Moon with Earthshine in the...
Good idea, Sharon. If you are just a casual observer, a good 6" or 8" will keep you busy for the rest of your life & is easier to handle & use. Dave ... From:...
Sharon, Somebody in the club will always have a scope for sale, so you can take your time. Come to the observing sessions, with or without your scope. You are...
When I got home from supper this evening, it was 55°, clear, and an almost non-existant 7 mph wind from the east. Time for the scope on the driveway! The...
As I mentioned in last month's meeting, the March program is going to be our first ever Book Fair. I ask that each member bring one book related to astronomy...
Here is an excellent opportunity for someone to obtain mint condition Tele Vue Ethos eyepieces at a 25% discount. The five eyepieces are Eyepiece Price...
I just opened a new topic on our website's Private Forum with info on pricing and travel to Page and Albuquerque. Log in, check it out and add your comments....
Hello AAC! I have been feeling the spring weather and have the urge to go observing this evening. Wife willing, I was thinking about heading over to the Claude...
I think we're still leaning towards Page, AZ. I say still, because the truck suffered a blowout on one of the rear tires yesterday morning, and I'm about to...
Doug, I could not make it last night and it looks like the wind is going to prevent observing tonight. Do you still have the club scope or did it get picked...
Jim, I still have the club scope. It was a bit windy last night, so my friend and I only got about 45min-1hr of observing in, but it was a blast! Got a really...
Thanks, Rich. I'm planning on Paige for the eclipse. The map you linked is really helpful. Remember that some of those Parks may not have a good western...
I'd really like to get some good observing in this weekend. I haven't seen any of the Messier galaxies in Virgo or Leo. It's still early, but the weather looks...
Wife willing, I'd be up for some observing. Might even be able to coerce my friend who came with me last Friday to come. But, wife willing of course ;-). ...
Let's try for Saturday night. The weather looks good except some humidity creeping up after midnight, I think we should be able to get some good hours of...
