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...
I should be arriving Friday afternoon in time to set up and make the evening meal. I'll be cooking my breakfast and lunch but I'm going to leave dinner to the...
2006 Perseid Meteor Shower as seen from the St. Louis Area This is not a good year for the Perseid meteor shower because moonlight will heavily interfere with...
Hey all-- Pluto's status, as well as the definition of the word 'planet' to be debated this week. Here is the story. If the link doesn't work, go to Yahoo and...
Hey All-- We visited Francis park last night to take in an unaided-eye view of the night sky. We left telescope, binoculars, and all of the associated...
http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMTU0Z7QQE_index_0.html 17 August 2006 If you are a professional or amateur astronomer and want to contribute to the final phase of...
From: "Valmir M. de Morais" Coordinator for the SL/REA SMART-1 Lunar Impact=20 Project - Secgco Lunar REA/BRAZIL Member of the Moon SMART Impact: Predictions...
Hi all .........I am new to astromony and am lookin for input on buying an inexpensive but effective telescope. I have a general idea what I want but am...
You cite an important consideration for telescope buyers - portability. You also probably want something easy to setup and with enough "horsepower" to do you ...
Looks like there is - see http://www.astronomyclubs.com/1/190/27/0/club.aspx Mark Twain Astronomical Society 45 Pioneer Trail, Hannibal, MO 63401 US Contact:...
David, Michael preasented some very good points. No single telescope does everything well. Attending a viewing session where you can both look at and through...
Rip, You made some excellant points. One thing I would like to add is that a beginner should also take into consideration if they are left or right eye...
I'd like to once again thank Bob for donating this telescope to Greenville College. I stopped by Bob's house today at lunch to pick it up and had an enjoyable...
Jamie, How are the skies at Greenville College and are the grounds surrounding the observatory available to set up a scope for a casual night of observing? ...
The skies are good. There will be skyglow from greenville if there is heavy humidity. Otherwise it is good. I don't know the actual magnitude limit there,...
Hi All-- The pendulum swings back the other direction, as the IAU announces that the solar system has just 8 planets with the demotion of Pluto's status....
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