Another good, free monthly astronomy calendar can be found at http://www.skymaps.com/ When you "download the latest calendar", you'll be sent a PDF format ...
As posted by someone else on Dome-L - something to keep in mind if the Transit of Mercury is clouded out in your location. Mike ... Transit web page FYI, the...
Meade 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain LX-10 w/ electronic drive & hand paddle. Meade heavy-duty tripod Tel-rad Finder Unit Celestron 9x50 Finder Scope Orion Case Orion...
Hey all, is it safe to use my celestron C-4 to project the view of the sun onto white cardstock? There's an abundance of conflicting info on the internet....
Hi Rich... Personally, I'd shy away from using your C4. I think you'd be better off using a pair of 7x35 or 10x50 binoculars. If you can, mount the binos on...
Thanks Mark, I mis identified my scope(brainfart) it's a CR-4 refractor. I'm not going to use it for viewing. I don't want it melting or burning. I did...
If you're handy with a few tools you can make your own high quality solar filter using Baader film available from Astro-Physics (the expensive telescope...
Who cought the Transit today. I started watching the sun from just about 1 pm and was thrilled to see 1st contact. I took some pics but not sure how they are...
I had completely written off the transit, just about forgetten about it. I was in a training class all week at an off-site location. I work for a division of...
It was a true pleasure - and surprise - meeting you yesterday, John. It's amazing how some things work out. I realized that if I waited until I got home from...
Breeden Stargazing Report November 8, 2006 St. Louis Science Center FANTASTIC DAY in St. Louis for the Transit of Mercury St. Louis Science Center ...
Hopefully this is only a temporary problem...Mike ... NASA Loses Contact With Mars Global Surveyor http://www.space.com/news/061110_mgs_missing.html By Ker...
Just a reminder the next Heavens Gate star party is on the 17th. It is opening day of shotgun season but NO hunting after sunset. This time around there is...
Im hoping for a good night of viewing. Im not sure how long Ill use my scope as I fractured my shoulder. Will explain later. The girl scouts will be here again...
"The MESSENGER Mission to Mercury, a lecture by Dr. Roger Phillips of Washington University, will be featured at the November meeting of the St. Louis ...
I certainly hope the skies hold up. Unfortunately I'll be pulling some overtime and won't be able to make this session. Give my regards to the scouts. ...
Yea I know dumb move. Got a 20 gage shotgun for my birthday and was getting ready for this weekend hunting, well the recoil got me. Bill said the shotgun came...
Hi Rip Ok to answer your questions. Fri went ok. the scope froze but I did show the girls the Pleides and helped them pick out a few constellations. I gave...
Hello everyone! I just recently moved from Arizona to St. Louis and am looking for dark skies sites, and any clubs in the St. Louis area. Any help would be...
Laura, Welcome to St. Louis. Three distinct possibilties come to mind. River Bend Astronomy Club (http://www.riverbendastro.org/) is in Illinois, but has...
Hi Laura Welcome to GAG. I have a farm here that I let the St Louis and GAG group come to for observing. Bob and Rip have been here so they can tell you about...
Not to hijack Laura's post/message/whatever you want to call it, but where is your farm located? I'm not new to the area or even all that new to the GAG list,...
Nick The farm (Heavens Gate Farm) is located in Barry Ill Im close to the exit 20 off 72. If you think this is close to you Id be willing to help you and view...
Francis Park Stargazing * Wednesday, November 29, 2006 * 7-10PM Greetings Astronomers: You are invited for a group observing session and outreach at Francis...
Greetings: The Francis Park Stargazing session scheduled for tonight (Nov. 29) has been CANCELED due to weather. The next scheduled Francis Park Stargazing...
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