Hi to All; NOVA tracks the many artificial satellites and a few celestial bodies and displays the position, track, and the visible footprint along with ...
Yes, it was Friday the 13th. Craig Hill and I met out at the airfield around 9:00 PM with high expectations. However, by the time it was dark enought to...
Please help us Sunday night, less than 22h from now (after 4h UT of July 16 UT), to measure the size and shape of the relatively large (about 120 km) asteroid...
The path for last night's occultation by 225 Henrietta shifted about 50 km (about 1.5 sigma) south of Steve Preston's prediction. The observations that I've...
There are 2 messages in this issue. Topics in this digest: 1a. Astronomy Outreach Tips for Telescope Operators From: Matthew Ota 1b. Re: Astronomy Outreach...
I'm up for a trip to the flying field if anyone else is going. Satellite radar looks good and so does the sky clock - ~40% moon sets after 11:00pm. Mike R....
By Tim Gaynor Wed Jul 25, 3:10 AM ET ARIZONA SKY VILLAGE, Arizona (Reuters) - When night falls over the empty desert, retiree Jim Algots climbs the wooden...
Please remember that we are having our next meeting Wedesday August 1st at the La Crosse Main Branch Public Library. 7:00PM to 8:00PM will be reserved for...
Thanks Phil. Has anyone heard about the August observing at Meyers in Brownsville? Ie, which weekend is best for them? And, Bruce, assuming your willing to...
If anyone is interested, there is a program called "Redshift 5" by National Geographic which is regularly $39.95, but it can be had from nothingbutsoftware.com...
While we are examining ideas for club activities, look at the August 1 Minneapolis Star-Tribune page D1. It is a feature article about the Minnesota...
It was observed during the transit of Venus that the colors were backward, compared to what we see when observing Venus or bright stars near the horizon. This...
Next scheduled club meeting is September 5th at the La Crosse Main Branch Public Library, 7:00 PM Please come if you can and help us rebuild our club....
I plan on being out both nights this weekend as well as tonight, as it looks like a mighty fine night! Won't be up there too late, but will be there for sure!...
Don't forget! Tomorrow (Saturday) is the BIG EVENT at the Flying Field. Many cool model planes, some with jets and a LOT of people. Let's show our support to...
I can't be there tonight. Maybe Sat night. I don't know who to believe, the NWS or ClearSky clock, but I hope it's nice tonight. Rick ... From: "StarGazer"...
Cosmic Curiosities Dog Days of Summer? Ah, August, the month when summer gets hot and humid and people start looking forward to autumn. Some people call this...
How was the "seeing" last night? Satellite shows clear skies on the way but sky clock says below average seeing tonight. But it should be at least as good as...
Okay, it looks like we're right on the edge of a high pressure system and they're actually predicting thunderstorms, so that, a nagging headache (allergies?),...
Well, another NWSF is over. I went up Friday afternoon to setup and register. Looked around at all the various scopes. Did not appear to be the large...
I am writing to you individually, or as the prime contact for your astronomy organization, and ask that you pass the following along to others in your...
As of 7:00PM Friday, it's not looking so good. Big hunk of rain-bearing clouds headed this way. You'd think someone bought a new scope or something! I'm...
OK OK.. I did it. I went and bought some new toys and since then there has been ONE good night to try them out. But I did talk to someone who, with his Son,...
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