I was looking at the sun this morning with my PST to see if any large prominences were active since nothing else seems to be happening. To my surprise there...
Thanks Mike, good catch. This may be the real start of the next solar sun spot cycle. The Sun has been very quiet for all those who ran out and purchased a PST...
the position of this sunspot leads me to believe it is a member of the last cycle...unless the image is inverted. i believe the spots from the new cycle should...
Saturday is approaching and so is our annual picnic. Plan to come and bring your family to enjoy the food, fun and camaraderie of fellow Star Gazers. See you...
Is everyone aware that Delaware now has an official State Star? Yep, it's called "Delaware Diamond", nickname "DeeDee" (no one can ever accuse Delaware of...
Richard Gardner
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Jul 9, 2009 8:05 pm
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I can download the newsletter here on out. thanks for sending it to me in the mail. ...
It looks like a beautiful night. I have called the park office and let them know I would be at the ball field. I should be there by about 9pm and will stay...
if'n anyone would like to join Cal Estrada and myself at Blackbir tonight please come on out. I will be there before dark and since the moon rises around...
Next Monday, July 20, marks the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the first moon landing. For those of us with less hair and grey/white hair...where were you...
I recall listenning to the historic event unfold on a portable radio that I carried with me as I worked a summerjob in Livingston New Jersey between my...
did you know the moon was nearing 1st quarter on July 20, 1969 (1qtr was the 22nd)? the old folks helping us on the farm that summer commented the astronauts...
it was a very nice night...dark and downright cool...i had a longsleeve shirt and my fleece jacket on and was very cool. i used the 20X80 celestron bino and my...
So, Friday night is a no-go due to clouds and rain. But, the forecast for tomorrow night is much better...skies should be clear with temps in the low 60's with...
We were at Tuckahoe last month around new moon and really enjoyed it. Best view of the Milky Way I've ever seen. It was difficult to put down the binos long...
Hey gang, Looks like something has smacked Jupiter again this past weekend - photos are coming in of a spot that looks very much like a SL-9 impact area...
Did they get it right this time? ... From: David Hansen <dhansen@...> Subject: Fw: Mars To: "Walt Kalisty" <gp@...>, "Wai Ling Pong"...
Richard Gardner
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Jul 22, 2009 8:34 pm
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this is an "urban legend" that has been making its way around the internet for several years. it is false. Don... ... this is an "urban legend" that has been...
Is anyone going to the ballfield Friday night (July 24) or Saturday night (July 25)? Has anyone called the Tuckahoe Park office? For Friday, Clear Sky Chart...
Something has come up since I posted my message, so I probably won't be there Saturday night, the clearest night forecasted. Friday is still open, but I don't...
here is a pic by Hubble of the impact on Jupiter... http://gizmodo.com/5322405/manhattan-bridge-doesnt-look-very-safe-in-this-video?autoplay=true don......