I hope my geekiness isn't showing, but I created a new folder in the FILES section called "GPS Coordinates". If you know the coordinates of an observing site...
http://www.astrosociety.org/events/2008mtg/lecture.html Free Public Lecture "How Galileo and the Telescope Changed Everything" Dava Sobel, author and science...
Has everyone heard about this? Check out the link below the camp out is a Hawn State Park in july. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=6615...
There is a brochure and registration form in the FILES folder under EVENTS. I don't believe on-line registration is available on the SLAS website as of yet....
Registered this mourning my father and I will both there.....but his idea of camping involves a rather large RV that will act as "base camp" parked in the RV...
You and your Dad are most welcome Sam. Just have to keep in mind that this event is geared towards beginners and those who are thinking about getting started...
Sam, Hi, I'm the event chairman and I want to thank you for being the first person to register. We are all really excited about the event and I'm looking...
Sam, If you are planning on using a large RV, keep in mind that the RV will have to be parked at a designated RV-compatible campsite at Hawn. There are plenty...
I know my dad did the registration yesterday over the phone I think. He said he was having issues with the online so he called. I hope he registered for...
Thought I said the RV will be parked in the RV area..... ... From: K. Michael M. <kmichaelm@...> To: gag_astro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 7,...
Sam, You may need to set up the A/C concession at Hawn. Cook ... Hawn. ... observing ... not ... the ... it's ... to ... image ... <soulardpedestrian@ ...> ......
Crappy part about that is park was almost full only 2 spaces left had no power hookup....it will be battery powered A/C only so the price will reflect ... ...
Francis Park Stargazing Wednesday, May 14, 2008 * 7-10 PM Francis Park on Tamm Avenue at Itaska Street * Canceled in Case of Clouds or Precipitation Astronomy...
Bill, According the the IR photos at 2:30, the skies look like they will continue to be milky. We may get some sucker holes to show the Moon and that may be...
Well, like most Americans I am pondering what to do with my tax rebate this year. I currently use a 4.5" Orion Dobby and was thinking about using the money to...
Al, Unfortunately, what ever type of scope you buy you will be faced with the issue of light pollution. Even with a larger aperature scope,or a "goto", or an...
Hi Al, I echo Cook's reply. You really need to get to a dark sky location to enjoy any telescope to it's fullest. You may find your current scope is quite...
Bill, I sent you 2 Power Point presentations. If you are able, take a look and see if there is anything that needs to be added or deleted. If anyone else...
Send me your email address Becky and I would be more than happy to forward them to you. Thats what I created them for, to share with others. Cook ... look ... ...
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I added a Power Point presentation that I prepared for the YMCA program that Bill and had agreed to do. Becky had inquired about getting a copy of it, but I...
Thanks for sharing your presentation with us. I'm sure to get some mileage with it. I sure could've used it last year in my presentation to a couple 5th grade...
I have a few more that I have put together over the years or have permission to use from others if you would like for to me post them Rip. I dont claim...
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