Tonight from 8:02 to 8:07 the ISS will make a pass over us. It should be almost like the one we saw at the TAMU Observatory at our August meeting only it will...
Dan Bruton gave me permission to repost this here. I won't be able to go this time, but we should think about getting a group together and going to a future...
Hello, I just got back from a camping trip at Enchanted Rock State Park. While clouds showed up and ended my viewing session early, I am pleased to report that...
Kelsey, Good report. I was in Wimberley over the weekend and was able to set up my small 90 mm scope briefly at the back of the hotel on Friday and Saturday...
Our next meeting will be at the TAMU Observatory on October 19. Don has requested that we arrive between 7:00 and 7:30. Participants of the American Physics...
Any of you guys planning on heading to Brazos Bend State Park for their annual Astronomy Day at the George Observatory? I won't be able to make it for the...
Hi Mike, Thanks for the info. I have been wanting to visit the George Observatory. That link didn't work for me. Do you know if they have anything scheduled...
Sorry about the link, try these. http://www.astronomyday.org/ http://www.hmns.org/see_do/george_observatory/astronomy_day.asp?r=1 Yes, they have lots scheduled...
This month's meeting will be a star party at the TAMU observatory. Plan to be there between 7 and 7:30. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars, or we can...
Tonight and tomorrow the ISS and space shuttle will be pass above the horizon. The best day of the 2 to see them will be tomorrow evening at about 7:00. The...
Fresh on www.spaceweather.com. HOT NEWS: Astronomers in Japan, Persia and Europe report that Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption. The 17th...
Hi Mike, I tried to find this comet last night, but I just couldn't see it. The moon was bright, but at mag 2.5 it should be visible. I was using my 10 x 50...
Ok, after reading a few more emails and checking the charts, I did see the comet. It looked just like a star. I didn't think I remembered that star being...
Hey Guys, I'm pretty sure I found the comet with binoculars this morning at 6:30 am. I was using my 7 x 50 binos and at first I thought that I couldn't find...
Hi Kelsey, Sorry I took so long to answer. I've been studying for a Physics exam (which I probably failed anyway). The meeting was fun. Don estimated about...
Judy, Very good. That is not an easy shot, getting the faint image in a low light sky. Don ... **** Note change in telephone numbers **** Don E. Bray, Ph.D.,...
Get your telescopes out! This thing is unbelievable! Even in the full moon it is bright. Binoculars don't do this comet justice. It is really spectacular....
I would like to see this thing but I am lazy. I don't have your phone number but I'd like to take you up on the offer to use your telescope if you read this in...
Mike, Those are good. I am particularly glad to see the full field shot, that gives us a reference which greatly increases the appreciation of the size of the...
Kelsey, Sorry I didn't see this until this morning, but you're welcome to come out tonight. You have a Digital Rebel don't you. I could use some tips on...
I am also going to be out at my observatory in Wheelock. All are welcome to come out. We have plenty of room to setup on the parking lot of the observatory. ...
Very nice. Very nice, indeed. Mark ________________________________ From: brazosastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:brazosastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Mark, they didn't televise the game after all, but once they saw the comet everyone forgot about the game! Did you get an image? Anjal, this is the image I...
