Looks like a great ISS overflight coming up. Aug 15th, coming out of the SW at 8:43 PM, passing overhead (83 degrees alt.) at 8:47:47, and disappearing in the...
My fellow astronomers, When I started Blue Ridge Astronomy Group I said we had big plans for astronomy in Yancey County – now I can tell you that we have...
I am new to the Group but I find this proposal very exciting. I am interested for two reasons. (1) I am a beginning amateur astronomer, and (2) I am an...
Hey John, Glad to have you in the group! And yes, we'd very much like to have Mars Hill College support and participation. One of our primary goals will be ...
Bob: You make a number of good points, some of which occurred to me. The only one I would disagree with is having the property county owned. I believe the...
Hey John, You're making a really good case for Mt. Mitchell. Can you find some info for us about the accessibility of that site? You said it's outside the...
Bob: I'll check into it. One of our club members works up there. Again, I think you're reasoning is sound. Access is difficult in winter, no doubt. Public...
Bob and group, I'm in. I would love to help build a public astronomical observatory in this area. I am building a private observatory myself at this time if...
Bob and group, count me in, It will be awesome to have a 30plus inch scope in Yancy. I will try to help in any way I'm needed. Bob also I read online the...
Hi Everyone, This sounds like a great project and I'd love to be involved. I looked up the Webster scopes from the link and they look very impressive. Carl...
Hey Bob, This sounds like it would be a fun and pretty awesome project to take part in. Just let me know what I can do to help :D I don't know how much free...
Hello everyone I am new to your group. I am the president of the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club in Maiden NC. We are going to try to get a few members to your...
I'm happy to report to you that our project to create a permanent public astronomical observatory in Yancey County is in progress! I really think this...
Bob: This sounds like great progress! I wondered if it is possible to visit the site? I'd like to see what it looks like. Also, it might be worthwhile...
Hey John, Yes, it is possible to visit the site. It's open on weekdays when the Energy Xchange is open, but special arrangements have to be made to visit at ...
Bob: Thanks for the information. Sounds like you have scouted the site for night conditions already. I'll try to get up there one day just to satisfy my...
Reminder: Our Fall "Stars on the Square" event is coming up! Saturday night, Oct. 22nd, from dusk until midnight. In case of bad weather we'll try Oct....
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BARBARA WEBSTER
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Oct 13, 2011 9:12 pm
Bob - the award is our THIRD Small Town Main Street award. The first one was for Quilt Trails. Barbara Webster Executive Director Quilt Trails of Western North...
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Gary Sugg
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Oct 13, 2011 10:29 pm
Bob, sorry to have to miss this one. I loved being at the last two astronomical events, but I have a conflict elsewhere both of those weekends later this...
Hey Gary, We'll miss you! Maybe you can make our winter event. And I'd still like to visit you next time you're up here and available. I went up to the...
I think it was David Ford that mentioned a while back something about a lunar impact with visible impact and exit craters. Is this it? Bob ...
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Gary Sugg
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Oct 18, 2011 4:47 pm
Bob, I went up to visit that site last month. The flat area across from the white building is likely what you are talking about. it seems the perfect location,...
Hey Gary, No, the area near the building is not the location we're looking at. To find it, continue on like you're going to Energy Xchange but just before you...
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Gary Sugg
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Oct 18, 2011 7:16 pm
Bob, Thanks for that explanation about where the observatory site is to be. I am thinking a gate was up when I last went, since it was after business hours. I...
An asteroid will be overhead early tonight (maybe before the moon is too high). Here's a link on where to look for it, (a telescope will be needed due to its...
This coming Saturday night, Nov. 19th, Io will transit (pass directly between us and) Jupiter. The transit begins about 10:00 PM and ends at midnight. During...
