For those who may not have seen this, here's what Mars looks like from a multi-million dollar setup in outer space: ...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Aug 28, 2003 10:47 pm
I found last night's interview on the net: http://www.news14charlotte.com/content/local_news/union/? SecID=11&ArID=39474 You can even view the video online....
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Barre W. Spencer
scoping10
Aug 29, 2003 8:01 pm
I too would like to express a thanks to everyone from the club that attended the event. Just like Frank said. "I was completely blown away by the crowd"....
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oldandsad
Aug 29, 2003 8:28 pm
Got an e from Sky & Telescope today, they want to publish my note to them about the Mars photos in the Sept. issue on page 122. These pictures can be viewed in...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Sep 5, 2003 11:13 am
For those of you who could not make it to the meeting last night I wanted to make you aware of a Mars Party being hosted by the Charlotte Amateur Astronomy...
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Syzygy
multifax
Sep 5, 2003 8:44 pm
I thought you might want to know about this also: Just a quick reminder that the Carolina SkyGazers have a Mars Watch scheduled with the Museum of York County...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Sep 10, 2003 1:12 pm
I'm planning on putting my SBIG ST-5C up for sale on Astromart and wanted to give the group this opportunity. It can be used as an autoguider for film or to...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Sep 11, 2003 9:01 pm
I just got a notice from John Dilday concerning a presentation that will be conducted on Saturday afternoon at the Mid-Atlantic Star Party entitled "How to...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Sep 23, 2003 6:29 pm
I've been itching to do this and finally the weather cooperated, well sort of. There were some light cirrus clouds drifting through which made the image dim...
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oldandsad
Sep 23, 2003 11:58 pm
... Nice shot guy, your web site is more and more impressive each day. Are you planning on going to Slabfest this weekend? Not sure if the weather is going to...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Sep 24, 2003 11:07 am
Thanks Otto. It seems everytime I plan on going to a star party the weather turns sour, but if the weathermen are wrong I will definitely be going. Frank...
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Barre W. Spencer
scoping10
Sep 26, 2003 5:02 am
It appears the weather might be OK Sat. night. Why don't we meet at the museum around 4:00pm Sat. and decide where to eat. Shelby has quite a few places to...
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Barre W. Spencer
scoping10
Sep 29, 2003 7:44 am
Boy talk about a large turn out. The weather was alittle wet for about 2 hours and then it cleared around 10pm and the skys were great. Otto and Sue left...
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Terry
m52z
Sep 29, 2003 1:09 pm
Agreed, Barre. It was awesome! First time I've seen the Milky Way with the naked eye. I've NEVER seen so many stars before. Terry ... great. ... There...
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oldandsad
Sep 29, 2003 8:44 pm
If your an early bird, check out Mercury. It reached it's greatest western elongation on 9/26/03 and will be visible in the pre dawn eastern sky for the next...
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Terry
m52z
Sep 30, 2003 12:53 pm
Saw Mercury from the Slab Sunday morning. I'm surprised at how big it is. I thought it was small. Terry...
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oldandsad
Oct 16, 2003 9:17 pm
According to the S&T web site, comet Encke is visible for the next few months. On October 25th it will be very close to M31 and should be easy to find. We have...
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oldandsad
Oct 18, 2003 2:46 am
12:20 AM Nov. 15 Saturn's rings will occult the star SAO 78867. The star should flicker on and off as the rings pass by. Next chance to view an event like this...
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oldandsad
Oct 25, 2003 3:37 pm
Did anyone see the comet? I went out with the scope last night and spent about an hour looking but couldn't track it down. At mag. 12.83 I think it was at the...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Oct 25, 2003 5:51 pm
Otto, I tried imaging Encke Wed night...didn't get anything. You shouldn't feel bad though, I fellow here at MASP couldn't find it with a 20 inch Dob either....
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oldandsad
Oct 27, 2003 1:00 am
Frank, Your right, I downloaded new comet data today and found that Friday, Oct. 24 it had a mag of 11.23 with surface brightness of 24.3. On the SkyTools...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Oct 27, 2003 7:10 pm
Otto, Thanks, it sure was frustrating trying to locate that booger. Now I know why I had so much trouble...at that mag it's practically invisible! I saw this...
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Terry
m52z
Oct 27, 2003 7:23 pm
Any pictures from the MASP that you lucky attenders care to share? Terry...
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Oct 27, 2003 8:08 pm
Terry, This is the only image I have half way processed so far. I have a couple others that I haven't processed yet and it may be a while since I already had...
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Peter Kubacko
petek46
Oct 27, 2003 8:54 pm
Terry, If you want a copy of the pictures I took around the observing field send me your address and I will forward them to you on CD. Pete Peter M. Kubacko ...
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oldandsad
Oct 28, 2003 12:08 am
Barre, Post your solar shots, I want to see what you got? Congrats on your winning photo :0) Otto...
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oldandsad
Oct 28, 2003 12:13 am
Frank, Nice shot of the Horse Head. It's on the top of my observing list. Think I'll have to move out west to get dark enough skies to see it :o) Otto...
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Barre W. Spencer
scoping10
Oct 29, 2003 5:04 am
My solar picture is on film. Tried to scan it the other day with no luck. Will just have to show you the picture at next meeting....
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Frank Barrett
frank_a_barrett
Oct 29, 2003 1:35 pm
As you may have guessed from my earlier Horse Head shot I finally took out a fourth mortgage on the house, sold off all my prized possessions, robbed a few...
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oldandsad
Oct 30, 2003 1:34 am
Frank, These are Awesome, Newton would be proud. Otto ... color ... the ... a ... my...
