Greetings Astronomers- If anyone will be stargazing Sunday night or Monday night, asteroid 2004 XP14 should be within reach of 6 - 8 inch telescopes. Here is...
I find the passing (or, near miss) of a 600 meter asteroid interesting and a bit unnerving. I'm surprised it hasn't garnered more press than it has. The skies...
Francis Park Stargazing * Friday, July 7, 2006 * 7-10 PM * Summertime Stargazing at Francis Park ! * You are invited for a group stargazing session and...
As posted in another yahoogroup... Mike ++++++++++++++++ Letters to Congress for NASA Budget Your assistance is needed ASAP. From: "Carolyn Porco" Sue, I said...
Last night I made the trip to Francis Park in south city where Bill Breeden had scheduled a public viewing. On the way I stared at the sky looking at the cloud...
Breeden Stargazing Report – Friday, July 7, 2006 – Francis Park Ten Telescopes Set Up at Francis Park WOW, I wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t seen...
Hi folks, I'm selling my ETX125. I had it up on Astromart for $800.00 then dropped it to $700.00. The ad time has run out and I'm not going to put it back up...
I printed out the pictures from the site you gave us. It shows how small we really are in our own Galaxy and Universe. I had no ideal our Sun was that small...
... Thanks for the site ripps. Tomorrow night should be very good for viewing. So says the Clear Sky Clock. Tonight is going to pretty good also. Bob...
Evidence that the calls, emails and mail to your senators *can* make a difference: http://skyandtelescope.com/news/article_1757_1.asp Senators Step In to Save...
Jamie ( frogmorton11 )and I have just signed up for the 2006 IDSSP. This event is co-sponsored by the Sangamon Astronomical Society and the St. Louis...
Greetings All-- Last night at about 8:45 PM, Rita and I looked to the west where the Sun had just set, hoping to catch a glimpse of a very young crescent Moon....
Hey Rip-- Your 3.5 inch Celestron refractor made an appearance at the Planetarium on Friday night, July 14. I brought it instead of my 8 inch SCT, and was...
Harry (cedarsaver2001) presented that scope to me and wanted it to be put to good use. Sounds like you're doing an excellent job, Bill. I'm glad to hear the...
A reminder that the 2006 Illinois Dark Skies Star Party is quickly approaching. The dates are September 21 - 24. The location is just west of Springfield, IL....
Francis Park Stargazing * Friday, August 4, 2006 * 7-10PM Greetings Fellow Astronomers: You are invited for a group observing session and outreach at Francis...
"about 100 people took a look through the telescope" Wow, that's more than one person per milimeter! Must be that snappy mount of Dennis'. Great report Bill....
Francis Park Stargazing Report by Bill Breeden August 4, 2006 Saint Louis, MO – A great night of astronomy outreach graced Francis Park in Saint Louis Hills...
Since I bought my 12 in. Lightbridge I have stored my 10 in.Hardin up in sun pourch. I don't think that I will ever use it anymore. My kids and grandkids show...
Bob, I'm no www.gee/whiz.ugg so I'm not sure why. Maybe it's a YAHOO! privacy thing. All I can tell you is in Microsoft Internet Explorer the ISP part of the...
Thanks, Bob, for generously donating this scope to Greenville College. I will make sure it gets put to good use by students who otherwise would not be able to...
According to the optional attendance roster we have at least 10 from the area attending this year's star party. Below is a copy of an email from Ray Watt of...
I have a 13.1" F/4.5 Oddyssy 1 (aka The Howitzer). It was made by the Coulter Optical Company in the early 80's. It has a 1-1/4" rack-n-pinion focuser and a...
Wanita and I will be there! We set up in the 2nd small field to right after entering the area last year. We are set to get there late Thursday afternoon, but...
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