Hi David, Just to fill you in, I have installed the new batteries in my Super C8 Plus and unfortunately have had no success. The telescope performs the same...
I was shocked to come back to town this week and learn of Don;s condition. Needless to say he and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers this morning. ...
I had read Greg Redfem's first installment of his new column "The Space Place" on http://www.wtopnews.com and sent him an email. Here's his response. :) ...
I visited Don yesterday. He is looing good. He was in good spirits, but tired. He had been out of bed to use the facilities. He is in atrial fibrillation, but...
Just a quick message: Tonight before we left the hospital, Pops told us to tell everyone that he feels "100% better" than he did on Saturday, which is good,...
I saw him this morning and he looks fine. The important thing is his spirit and I can tell you it is high and he is looking forward to getting out and doing...
I think Karen will be making the decisions for the near future.... You're right James, a good attitude is paramount. Without a good attitude, recovery can be...
I'm in the middle of Pacific Ocean between Moorea Tahiti and Pitcairn Island. The southern sky is spectacular. Omega Cenaturi near zenith. Coal Sack was...
You Guys (and Gals) are the best! Thanks for another enchanted evening, with cupcakes, coffee and of course, comradery. Michael Borgia, thank you so much for...
Thanks for the compliment. I do believe that many of the criticisms of the shuttle program are valid. It it too EXPENSIVE, it is not ROUTINE in any way, it...
The National Weather Service on line is now saying that Friday night will be partly cloudy, clearing later, and that Saturday night will be mostly clear. Keep...
Certainly the models are suggesting a front moving through towards the end of the week: http://tinyurl.com/4w75v Now it's just a question of timing! One thing...
Michael Borgia was slated to speak on the Space Shuttle program for this April's Delmarva Stargazers meeting. Wow! Did he deliver? Mike's presentation included...
I am interested in purchasing an equatorial mount for my Coronado PST (Personal Solar Telescope). The scope itself weighs just over three pounds so the mount...
Thanx for the wrap-up. Sorry I couldn't attend the meeting. That's only the 1st or 2nd one I haven't been at since becoming a member. I will get off Friday at...
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Apr 7, 2005 12:05 pm
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Chris- I have one of those Orion slow-motion adaptors for a tripod. It's fairly smooth and stable with short scopes and might be helpful until you get a ...
Great, thanks :) I hope that skies get a little more promising for Saturday night... Friday already looks like a total bust. -Chris ... From: Gregory J. Lee ...
I've place the reservation form in our file section for anyone interested in attending the DAS May meeting which features NASA's Goddard Space Center Optical...
On March 24th I attended a lecture by John at GSFC. The lecture was on the acceleration of the expansion of the Universe. He talked a lot about the Hubble...
GSFC is hosting a series of lectures on astronomy. Last night Neil Gehrels, Director of the Astoparticle Lab at GSFC, gave an awesome lecture on Gamma Ray...
Saw the eclipse a few hours ago in the middle of the South Pacific. Wow! It was my 10th total solar eclipse and it was as awesome as any. It only lasted 32...
Bob, I was released/escaped Wednesday. I don't remember much of what happened from Mar 28 thru waking up in recovery early Friday morning, Apr 1. Needless to...
Don R Surles
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Apr 10, 2005 9:35 am
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Hello all, Last night was a beautiful night here in central NB and Ted Dunphy and myself took the challenge to try and spot a young moon. New moon was on April...
... Paul, we got a pretty good view of the early crescent last night at the Star Party, probably about an hour after you (8:15 or so EDT). It was barely naked...
I am sure most of you are aware of my recent heart attack and bypass surgery. My recuperation is going well and I look forward to many nights under the stars...
Don R Surles
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Apr 10, 2005 8:06 pm
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The youngest moon I ever saw was about as young as the one you described here. It was about 24 hours after new moon although I do not remember the time...
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