Francis Park Stargazing * Wednesday, February 8, 2006 * 6:30-8:30PM Greetings Fellow Astronomers: * Francis Park Observing Opportunity * You are invited for a...
NASA scientist Steven Squyres to speak on Mars rovers expedition for the Assembly Series http://news-info.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/6427.html By Mary Kastens ...
Greetings Astronomers: Due to the cloud-cover prediction, snow, and wet muddy conditions at the park, the Francis Park Stargazing session tonight is CANCELED....
There is a tad difference in the shade but I don't think it'll be noticable in the dark. Looks cool - give it a go, Harry. Hmmm, every time I see one of those...
There's a new bright Supernova in M100 in the constellation of Coma Berenices. Should be in good position after 11 PM. I just hope it stays bright until this...
I have been unable to find M 100 or the Supernova. As a result of the odor of burning clothing, my girlfriend has suggested that I refine my search by moving...
I think there was a brief but since removed post about what is needed to view the supernova in M100. Although gone, I believe the question deserves a reply. To...
Some thoughts on visually observing supernova SN2006X in M100... Assuming it's at 14 mag, I think this supernova would be visually observable with a perfect 6...
Great post, Michael. Thanks for the link to the L.M. calculator. You've brought up several good points regarding conditions that effect visual observing. The...
Breeden Stargazing Report – February 25, 2006 – Whiteside, Missouri Saturday night, February 25, 2006 was a spectacular night for stargazing under the...
Nice image of Comet Pojmanski at http://members.nuvox.net/~on.aunt/Comets/Pojmanski.jpg The person who took this image posted this on ... Hello all, I rarely...
Sorry it took me so long to post. Look for the skies to be bad later next week because I just put an order in for a Mead LightBridge 12 inch Dob. Now my wife...
Hi, Bob. I was wonderin' where you've been. Haven't heard from you for a while. I wouldn't pick up an H-Beta filter unless you find one heckuvva deal. It only...
Now is a good time to start getting up early to bag the latest comet before it starts to fade. "Finally, the comet is becoming poised for visibility for...
I went over to Gary's and observed this comet last Sunday Morning. It stands out very well in binoculars. Only long exposure photography will reveal a tail. ...
The date of the marathon is getting closer. March 25th, rain date April 1st. Time: Sunset to Sunrise, (or whenever we decide to go to breakfast) Location:...
Francis Park Stargazing * Wednesday, March 8, 2006 * 7-9 PM Greetings Fellow Astronomers: * Francis Park Stargazing * You are invited for a group stargazing...
Fellow Astronomers, I recently replaced my homemade finder scope with a neat 60mm one on my 4.5". Better and clearer over the cheap poorly constructed ones ...
http://www.astromart.com/news/news.asp?news_id=471 Now is the Best Time to View Comet Pojmanski Posted by Guy Pirro on 3/6/2006 5:36 PM Comet Pojmanski, the...
I just talked to Dave and he said he has going to have a Star Party on the 28th & 29th of April. (weather Premitting) I earlier posted that said that I owned a...
The Francis Park Stargazing session scheduled for tonight (Wednesday, March 8) has been canceled due to clouds/rain. The next Francis Park Stargazing session...
Comet C/2006 A1 Pojmanski Observed from Under the Bright Lights of Chicago Fellow Astronomers, I have been anxious for a comet hunting session for some time...
Everyone, I have a request for a daytime (morning) astronomy talk at Protective Life Insurance for their "Bring Your Child To Work" Day on April 21st, 2006 -...
Could be you might be buying someones nightmare if you paid too much for it. Ripps, I was looking for astronomy equipment of the members own in ther profile...
I think this would be a good scope. At that time Discovery was building scopes for Orion, and this sure looks like a Discovery scope. I'm going to be in...
Whenever I get in front of a group of people my knees shake, eyes water, whole body begins to sweat and I find breathing difficult. In short, a totally...