Space Shuttle Atlantis on target for Feb. 7 launch Following a review of a possible problem concerning a "kinked" fuel line, STS-122 will deliver the Columbus...
I know it's supposed to be in the 60s tomorrow, but don't forget the February meeting of the Delmarva Stargazers at Mallard Lodge 7PM see below for directions ...
If David Schaeffer reads this, or anyone who knows him reads this, he needs to contact me. His SNAIL MAIL is bouncing......... Pj - editor, Star Gazer News ...
Paul, I think I remember him saying at January's meeting that he may not be connected to his email. Better put him on the send list. Kathy ... If David...
Just wanted to let you all know I've updated our web site. Now the last menu item is a link to a PDF copy of our constitution. You also might enjoy Kent's...
More news for Star Gazers... I have secured Mallard Lodge for our observing pleasures during the Feb 20th Lunar Eclipse...the event begins shortly after 8:00Pm...
Don R Surles
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Feb 8, 2008 4:42 pm
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Now is a good time to send me those articles you have been writting for the newsletter. send to : dmsg_pjr@... ...
Star Gazers: We have 14 people signed up for mirror making...ie, we will need 14 tables and Keith tells me we have 12 tables in the trailer. Does anyone have a...
Don R Surles
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Hi folks, I haven't been too active in the forum, but took an early retirement effective 1/1 and am adjusting nicely so am hoping to find more time to pursue...
Hi, Ralph. One of these days I ~may~ get to WSP but just haven't been too enamored with doing so thus far. You're certainly correct about Omega Centaruri. I...
Just a reminder: Only 18 days left to preregiter for the StarGaze and take advantage of the reduced fees. No preregistrations postmarked after March 1, 2008...
Hi Kent I understand, the WSP was crowded, but the ideal weather of the Keys and the excellent viewing conditions made for a great time. I understood from...
Just wanted to let everyone know the Kent Island Club Scouts will be at Tuckahoe Friday April 11th not Saturday the 12th as I stated at the meeting. The time...
Mother Nature has done it again...actually some time ago and far away (7500 light years). Here is the link - enjoy! ...
Don R Surles
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Feb 14, 2008 12:48 pm
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Star Gazers: please stay on top of the "dead satellite" story at the link below. This could be a great show for someone somewhere in the next month. Don... ...
Don R Surles
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Feb 14, 2008 7:16 pm
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Visable passes for this satellite are now available at heavens- above.com Greg Lee ... the link ... next ... ...
There are only 12 days left to mail your preregistration for the StarGaze XIV Star party. Do it now, before you forget and lose the opportunity to take...
Thanks to Glen Howell I was able to see Spy Satellite USA 193 last night, and Glen's up-to-date prediction of the passby at 6:21 pm EST was precisely on time....
I haven't seen it myself. I'm just fasinated by the PR bull#$%# being issued by the gov. they say "We're gonna shoot it down to protect the public" when they...
let's hope for a few peeks...maybe the alberta clipper system will boogey on thru and leave us with clear skies for the totality back to full moon portion. ...
Don R Surles
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Feb 19, 2008 1:57 pm
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Don and others I'll be there, it looks like the south will be clear or clear out by 9. I have some fine cigars and a hot beverage will be ready. Whatever the...
CJ I check out your web page from time to time, you need to check out the club's www.delmarvastargazers.org <http://www.delmarvastargazers.org> I posted the...
well...the sky wasn't red this morning so the sailors should NOT take warning. let's hope the alberta clipper clips on thru and leaves us some clear sky after...
Don R Surles
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Feb 20, 2008 12:19 pm
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check out the meteor that exploded over the NW Tuesday morning...and it was caught by National Guard cameras...here is the link ...
Don R Surles
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Feb 20, 2008 12:26 pm
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Just a note to wish clear skies to my DE & MD friends. The forecast isn't too good in Virginia Beach but it appears the further south one goes the better. The...
Smyrna has had steady snow since 2:30PM; currently we have a at least 2"-3" on the roads and DelDot has not yet salted/sanded or plowed US 13. It is...