Scope recommendations for children: If it is your own child I always push an Astrophysics 160 EDT Starfire triplet with a nice AP 1200 mount. In a pinch you...
Hi Jim! It would be great to see you this Friday at Francis Park. Your 10" LXD-55 sounds wonderful. You are always welcome to bring your telescope, but we get...
Thanks alot! I've found it a bit tough finding groups in St. Louis for astronomy and star parties. I've been to a couple of the star parties at Klondike park...
Hi Jim! If it's star parties you're looking for, you've come to the right place. I currently have so many observing opportunities that I have had to start...
Hi, Jim. Where is Klondike park located? What is it like? Harry Florissant ... great, ... out ... 10" ... take ... will ... Thursday, ... Nov. ... will ... a...
... Harry, I did a Gooogle on Klondike Park and came up with this in St. Charles County: http://www.saintcharlescounty.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=1694...
My brother in law (a non-astronomer) called me Wednesday and Thursday night, sounding very excitedl as he told me about several fireballs that he'd seen.... I...
I was also messing around with Mars last night and saw no fireballs. My field of view was limited last night though and I have seen a few meteors this week but...
Thanks, Dennis. A friend of mine told me I would probably like it there after him and his wife visited. He is not into astro though so you always have to...
Methinks we'll be clouded out. But, here is what is on the SLSC web site at http://www.slsc.org/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=962 : "...There will be an additional...
Greetings-- This is a reminder that there will be an astronomy observing session this evening at Francis Park. Setup location is on Tamm Avenue near the...
Sorry for the no response. I haven't been on this group for the past few days. Klondike park is nice. Has a few cabins. I believe it is only a few years old. I...
... Well that WAS interesting! Sounds like my own junkyard salvage scope, labeled "Natural Wonders Model 60Az" but I assume built by Tasco. After the complete...
Breeden Observation Report November 4, 2005 Francis Park Four Telescopes Set Up for Outreach at Francis Park What a beautiful night for a public...
re: Meade 114 EQ-AS I couldn't find specs on this scope but I found specs on the 114-A which is an f8. I'm assuming (dangeraous pastime) the "AS" is the short...
Unfortunately I have heard of problems with that design also. Hopefully there is a way to fix it or return it. I sure hate to see someone deprived of the night...
Sorry, I guess if it exists we ought to use it. This group has no "club" status and has not hosted any scheduled events. It is, however, a logical place to...
Francis Park in St. Louis Hills * Thursday, November 10, 2005 * 6:30-9:00PM Greetings Fellow Astronomers: * St. Louis City Observing Opportunity * You are...
S P E C I A L E V E N T River Bend Astronomy Club Mars Viewing Party Friday, November 11, 2005 7:00 p.m. At St. Jacob Township Park 239 West Main Street, St....
... It's exactly like that one except for the color. There's a Yahoo Group for people with Meade 4.25" scopes and they're as negative on this one as anyone...
Breeden Observation Report November 11, 2005 St. Jacob Park, St. Jacob, IL Clear Skies Grace the RBAC Mars Viewing Event Friday night, November 11,...
Dennis, The SLAS meetings are held the 3rd friday of every month and are open to the public. The meetings are held at the McDonnell Auditorium at Washington...
Cook, We talked about this at the last SLAS board meeting. We decided to take Dennis up on his offer and start posting SLAS meetings in the calendar here as...
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