Phil; I just wanted the club to know that I finally got my Celestron CGEM 1100HD. Believe it or not I've only gotten it out once! I'm working out the sequence...
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fastsedan
Oct 2, 2010 9:21 pm
It looks like observing at the Stratford Lee Inn in Spring Grove is ON for tonight. Note that the clouds are mainly to the East. Dress very warmly and...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 3, 2010 1:59 pm
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/yss/index.cfm...
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fastsedan
Oct 5, 2010 11:53 pm
Observing looks good tonight! And as an added bonus, it's not quite as cold, dew shouldn't be a problem for awhile, AND the bugs are gone! You can now see...
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fastsedan
Oct 8, 2010 7:40 pm
It could be a beautiful night for observing tonight. For those of you warm weather astronomers, this might be your last chance of the year! We're planning on...
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Darrin
mrdlg2u
Oct 8, 2010 7:48 pm
Great! I will try to get up there tonight. I don't have a scope to bring... Thanks for the notice. Darrin La Crescent, MN...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
Oct 8, 2010 10:39 pm
It will be good to have you there! Mike R. ... From: Darrin <dlg@...> Subject: [laxastro] Re: Observing Friday October 8, 2010 To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
Oct 8, 2010 10:39 pm
I'll be at the field at about 6:45pm. Mike R. ... From: fastsedan <fastsedan@...> Subject: [laxastro] Observing Friday October 8, 2010 To:...
Kudos go out to John B., Mike R., Mike A., and Katie A. of LCAAS and to Eric Barnes of the Physics Dept. who teaches the Introductory Astronomy class for...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 15, 2010 2:11 pm
As discussed at the October meeting, John B. organized an observing session at the Model Flying Field site near the top of Ten Mile Hill the evening of Friday,...
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fastsedan
Oct 15, 2010 4:59 pm
Hey astro-observers, The Moon is at 56% but it's supposed to be clear and somewhat calm. A perfect night for experimenting with equipment, splitting double...
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Darrin
mrdlg2u
Oct 15, 2010 8:19 pm
My son and I will try to make it tonight... have to see what the wife has going... But I think we are good to go Later, Darrin Gunderson...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
Oct 15, 2010 10:54 pm
I'm heading out now and should be at the field by 7:00pm. Mike R. ... From: fastsedan <fastsedan@...> Subject: [laxastro] Observing Friday Night, Oct 15...
love this thanks ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> Subject: [laxastro] AuroraMax Live Cam To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010,...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 25, 2010 10:56 pm
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/trivia/fivedays.asp Should have checked out snopes when this "rumor" first went around!!...
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Bob
starman1944
Oct 27, 2010 10:49 pm
Greetings all, John Dobson, popularizer of the widely-used Dobsonian telescope design that now bears his name, will be interviewed in the first episode of a...
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fastsedan
Oct 28, 2010 9:48 pm
As of 4:45pm we are GO! Check your email for directions. Mike R....
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fastsedan
Oct 30, 2010 10:33 pm
Tonight Ganymede and then Europa are transiting Jupiter. Europa starts at around 7:15pm followed by Ganymede at about 9:30 while Europa is still on. While...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 1, 2010 8:42 pm
thanks for sharing such interesting information  sheila ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> Subject: [laxastro] Starry Messenger, November, 2010, Soref...
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Bob
starman1944
Nov 6, 2010 2:00 am
Allen, Robert to William show details 8:55 PM (1 minute ago) William - I have been retired for a few years and haven't kept up with the scope market. You...
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Phil
astrochoker
Nov 6, 2010 3:46 pm
I am going to be changing telescopes and have been offered $1200 trade in for mine. If you know of anyone looking for a used scope and willing to add a few...
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Darrin
mrdlg2u
Nov 6, 2010 4:46 pm
where is this at I would love to come look at it. Thanks, Darrin 608-406-0905 cell...
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jondannehy@...
darkenerg7
Nov 6, 2010 7:40 pm
Dave's scope is in his observatory near Menominnee. He actually lives on Tainter lake, which is a little before Menominnee. Jon Dannehy ... From: Darrin...
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Sheila Karraker
austinskus
Nov 7, 2010 11:56 am
for a backyard first time buyer not wanting to spend that kind of money, what would you suggest.. Â thank you sheila ... From: Bob <allen.robe@...> ...
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Mike Alderman
purdy_wi
Nov 7, 2010 3:04 pm
I would suggest getting a 4-5 inch range reflector. (I have two myself!) Meade has many that are go to and track and seem to work pretty well if you fully...
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jondannehy@...
darkenerg7
Nov 7, 2010 3:27 pm
Sheila, Choosing what scope is best for a first time user is mostly dependant on what you would like it for. For example will it just be for astronomy? Or do...
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Paul and Wina
kinzer.paul
Nov 7, 2010 4:49 pm
Hi Sheila, I'm going to completely agree with what Jon wrote. Reflectors show you more for the price since you can get a larger aperture (the size of the main...
