How much snow did everyone get. We got about a foot here. Glad to hear you made it home safely yesterday Rip. Orion looks real good from here around 9:30 at...
If someone has a Lasermate collimator, could you do me a favor and let me know the length of the barrel that fits inside the focuser. I'm thinking about making...
Might want to observe this Dec. 8-11 gathering of Jupiter, Mars & Mercury in the morning skies: http://www.spaceweather.com/images2006/08dec06/skymap_north.gif...
Hi Folks: Alas, my Orion Skyline green laser pointer was defective, so I returned it. Orion sent me another one, but it had the same problem. I tried new...
Try Thinkgeek.com I bought mine from them and it works consistently...no problems. ... From: William Breeden To: SLAS Dialogs Group ; RBAC Group ; GAG Astro...
Do a search for Howie Glatter laser pointer. I bought a 15mw pointer from him and it is great. You will need to talk to him in person, he's a nice guy. If you...
Hi Folks: Don't forget about the conjunction of Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter this weekend. Saturday morning's forecast looks promising, although I believe the...
NASA has a "significant" announcement coming Wednesday, Dec 06: http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=21406 Keith Cowling (NASA Watch) and Aviation Week...
Hey Everyone I have 4 books I am selling. they are- 1. Nortons Atlas (Brand New) 2. The Backyard Astronomers Guide 3. Astronomy Encyclopedia (Brand New) 4. The...
Hi Folks- Looks like clear skies in the morning. Mercury, Mars, and Jupiter will form a very tight grouping for the next several mornings just before sunrise. ...
Hi Group: I saw a very bright meteor tonight while at the intersection of Union Blvd and Revis Barracks Rd in south St. Louis county. It was in the west, near...
Hey Bill, you may have seen a Geminid meteor they peak on Dec 13th. I like the Geminids because they typically move slower across the the sky than Perseids or...
Hi Mark: Very cool. The way it caught my attention was remarkable. --Bill B. ... Geminids because they typically move slower across the the sky than Perseids...
Hey fellow aastronomers... I have been contacted by the weather channel to talk about the Geminid shower and primarily on how to prepare for it on a cold ...
Some of you may be interested in seeing the next St. Louis Astronomical Society meeting which will feature a Lecture on "Astrobiology: Life In Extreme ...
On Dec. 13/14 we will have the peak of the Geminids meteor shower - which may the best one this year. If you're far from city light, you can expect 50 or more ...
On Dec. 13/14 we will have the peak of the Geminids meteor shower - which may the best one this year. If you're far from city light, you can expect 50 or more ...
This is funny... Springtime on Mars 2020: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjiGH9QNiU0&eurl= Generic Adult Language Disclaimer: "adult language" may be posted on...
Breeden Stargazing Report – Kronk Observatory – Saturday, December 16, 2006 By Bill Breeden SAINT JACOB, IL - Saturday, December 16, 2006 was the River...
Bill, Thank you for your report. It let's me know that your club is meeting and I will be sending in my membership app shortly. I use bino's and am getting...
As always Bill, your reports are a pleasure to read. Makes me think about all the clear warm nights I have had to pass up since I am not allowed to pickup and...
Hi Cook: Thanks for the input. Rita and I hope your recovery is going fast and great. I know you're anxious to get back out under the stars. Hopefully the sky...
... Bill, In reference to the next meeting on Dec. 27th, I plan to attend with a family in tow. Their daughter is 10 yrs old and her mom and dad have been...