I'm not familiar with the B&L800, but I'm jealous of your Canon! My old 8mp 300D isn't even supported by Canon any more and I have to use win xp (which I...
Sharon has to work into the evening, so I'll be bringing Ian and Kaitlyn. How's the road to their site? Truck or small car? Thanks! Jason...
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May 14, 2012 4:41 pm
Bob, I know how to get to the road that runs along Seven Mile Ridge, but I will to know the exact location. Is there an address? Thanks, Gary ... From: Bob...
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Gary Sugg
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May 14, 2012 4:59 pm
I just scannd through the website and think it is excellent! Good work Jason and Bob! Gary ... From: jasonkeyes99 <jkeyes99@...> To:...
After work last night, I was able to get out for a couple hours to test out my new gear a little more. Here is an image of M104 I was able to come up with:...
Thanks Bob! The image is 12 photos for a total of 22 minutes and 18 sec. Had some headlights that shortened a couple of exposures, but most of them were 2min....
Yeah, let's have some more dark, clear nights! I like those! And I have no need or use for rain or clouds. Come on up for the viewing/imaging session any...
Can someone post up directions to 7 Mile Observatory? I don't know how to get there. I'll be in Asheville in the morning and early afternoon, but hope to make...
There will be five of us coming from Spruce Pine and we'll bring stuff if you can let us know what we should bring. Directions to the open house would be...
To reach the Seven Mile Ridge Observatories: Go south on Hwy 80 from Micaville to Celo. Turn left at Celo as if going to Celo Health Center. Cross the bridge...
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Gary Sugg
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May 19, 2012 2:03 pm
Bob, is it tonight (Saturday) or was it last night? Gary Sent from my iPhone...
Hey David, If you have questions about what to bring to the cookout you can call Don Brooks at 704-622-1566. Thanks.... Bob On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 11:47 AM,...
As I don't do well at night in strange places, I went up to the SMRO (Seven-Mile Ridge Observatory) early and met some great people! And also got a personal...
Thank you to everyone who came out to Seven Mile Ridge! I had a great time over there in spite of the clouds. It was good to see some old friends and meet...
Looks like all systems are 'GO" for Stars on the Square Saturday night. See you there..... Bob...
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Gary Sugg
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May 24, 2012 2:39 pm
Yes, Bob, it was a lot of fun. When I got back to my observatory that night the sky was clear to the east, but my view is to the west! What time are you...
Hey Gary, I was the last to leave, I think I got home at about 1AM and it was completely clear here in every direction, so I stayed out with the scope until...
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May 24, 2012 6:20 pm
Good plan. I will get there at 7 pm if at all possible. Thanks, Gary...
I took one 9 min shot of M106 using just the basic factory settings. There are some slight elongations of stars. I need to read up on using the advanced...
Cool pic Jason Bill Shervey From: blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blueridgeastronomygroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jasonkeyes99 Sent:...
Everything seems to be in order for another fantastic Stars on the Square tomorrow (Saturday) night! We usually have star maps to hand out at these events, but...
