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Ok Thanks for making the call. Maybe next year,

Jon

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Rowlands <fastsedan@...>
To: laxastro <laxastro@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 9:53 am
Subject: Re: [laxastro] Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Okay, with the cold temp, clouds, and likely rain, we're going to call it a No-Go for the daytime observing.

Stay tuned for another Go/No-Go for tonight!

Mike R.

From: Bob <allen.robe@...>
To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:36 AM
Subject: [laxastro] Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Mike - I don't think there will be many people coming to Riverside Park, even if they had thought about it or planned to. On a decent day there would be local people heading there or "hotel" people taking a walk. I put it in newspaper, tv, and some radio station event calendars, but put "if clear" in the info.

Like you say, if it was just cloudy, it would be worthwhile. There have been some short intervals this morning when it wasn't raining, but it has been sprinkles, showers, or light rain most of the time. Don't know when that will change.

--- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, "fastsedan" <fastsedan@...> wrote:
>
> As of about 9:00am, although it looks like there may be a pause in the rain, it's hard to say when it will get here. The visible satellite image looks like indefinite solid cloud cover.
>
> Bob, what do you think?
>
> Mike R.
>
>
> --- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, "fastsedan" <fastsedan@> wrote:
> >
> > The weather report looks pretty dismal, but then I've been out 5 nights in a row when the prediction was for mostly cloudy! At any rate, it occurred to me that even if it's cloudy during the day, we could set up a couple scopes and have flyers at a table. If it's raining, I'd say No-Go. I'm inclined to cancel the evening observing if it's cloudy though (rain or not).
> >
> > What do you think, and who can help out?
> > 11:00am to 2:00pm
> > 8:00pm to 10:30pm
> >
> > Note that I'll post a Go/No-Go by 10:00am and 7:00pm.
> >
> > Mike R.
> >
>

#1677

From: Mike Rowlands <fastsedan@...>
Date: Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:15 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

fastsedan

Don't forget, they're every 6 months!

Mike R.

From: "jondannehy@..." <jondannehy@...>
To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [laxastro] Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Ok Thanks for making the call. Maybe next year,

Jon

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Rowlands <fastsedan@...>
To: laxastro <laxastro@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 9:53 am
Subject: Re: [laxastro] Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Okay, with the cold temp, clouds, and likely rain, we're going to call it a No-Go for the daytime observing.

Stay tuned for another Go/No-Go for tonight!

Mike R.

From: Bob <allen.robe@...>
To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:36 AM
Subject: [laxastro] Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Mike - I don't think there will be many people coming to Riverside Park, even if they had thought about it or planned to. On a decent day there would be local people heading there or "hotel" people taking a walk. I put it in newspaper, tv, and some radio station event calendars, but put "if clear" in the info.

Like you say, if it was just cloudy, it would be worthwhile. There have been some short intervals this morning when it wasn't raining, but it has been sprinkles, showers, or light rain most of the time. Don't know when that will change.

--- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, "fastsedan" <fastsedan@...> wrote:
>
> As of about 9:00am, although it looks like there may be a pause in the rain, it's hard to say when it will get here. The visible satellite image looks like indefinite solid cloud cover.
>
> Bob, what do you think?
>
> Mike R.
>
>
> --- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, "fastsedan" <fastsedan@> wrote:
> >
> > The weather report looks pretty dismal, but then I've been out 5 nights in a row when the prediction was for mostly cloudy! At any rate, it occurred to me that even if it's cloudy during the day, we could set up a couple scopes and have flyers at a table. If it's raining, I'd say No-Go. I'm inclined to cancel the evening observing if it's cloudy though (rain or not).
> >
> > What do you think, and who can help out?
> > 11:00am to 2:00pm
> > 8:00pm to 10:30pm
> >
> > Note that I'll post a Go/No-Go by 10:00am and 7:00pm.
> >
> > Mike R.
> >
>

#1678

From: "Paul and Wina" <winapaul@...>
Date: Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:47 pm
Subject: Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

kinzer.paul

Good thinking! They slide otherwise, and that’s a pain.

Paul

From: Mike Rowlands

Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 8:09 AM

To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [laxastro] Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

No problem. Hope to see you tonight if it's a Go.

Hey, I finally got around to making PEX slo-mo controls for my CG5. I used 2" by 3/16" hardwood discs from Hobby Lobby for the knobs. Instead of using glue or loc-tite on the 1/4-20 screws, I put small hose clamps over the PEX, which along with an inside star washer, keep the discs secure. I also added a hose clamp to the one you made for the EQ2(?) that you donated to the club.

Mike R.

From: Paul and Wina <winapaul@...>
To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:10 AM
Subject: Re: [laxastro] Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Turns out I have a commitment to take my son to an activity today that conflicts with the event in the morning. I’m not sure yet about tonight. Sorry!

Paul

From: fastsedan

Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 5:27 PM

To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [laxastro] Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

The weather report looks pretty dismal, but then I've been out 5 nights in a row when the prediction was for mostly cloudy! At any rate, it occurred to me that even if it's cloudy during the day, we could set up a couple scopes and have flyers at a table. If it's raining, I'd say No-Go. I'm inclined to cancel the evening observing if it's cloudy though (rain or not).

What do you think, and who can help out?
11:00am to 2:00pm
8:00pm to 10:30pm

Note that I'll post a Go/No-Go by 10:00am and 7:00pm.

Mike R.

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#1679

From: Mike Rowlands <fastsedan@...>
Date: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:52 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

fastsedan

As of about 6:50pm, it looks like it will be overcast all evening. It's a No-Go for tonight.

Mike R.

From: Mike Rowlands <fastsedan@...>
To: "laxastro@yahoogroups.com" <laxastro@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: [laxastro] Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Okay, with the cold temp, clouds, and likely rain, we're going to call it a No-Go for the daytime observing.

Stay tuned for another Go/No-Go for tonight!

Mike R.

From: Bob <allen.robe@...>
To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:36 AM
Subject: [laxastro] Re: Astronomy Day, April 28th, 2012

Mike - I don't think there will be many people coming to Riverside Park, even if they had thought about it or planned to. On a decent day there would be local people heading there or "hotel" people taking a walk. I put it in newspaper, tv, and some radio station event calendars, but put "if clear" in the info.

Like you say, if it was just cloudy, it would be worthwhile. There have been some short intervals this morning when it wasn't raining, but it has been sprinkles, showers, or light rain most of the time. Don't know when that will change.

--- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, "fastsedan" <fastsedan@...> wrote:
>
> As of about 9:00am, although it looks like there may be a pause in the rain, it's hard to say when it will get here. The visible satellite image looks like indefinite solid cloud cover.
>
> Bob, what do you think?
>
> Mike R.
>
>
> --- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, "fastsedan" <fastsedan@> wrote:
> >
> > The weather report looks pretty dismal, but then I've been out 5 nights in a row when the prediction was for mostly cloudy! At any rate, it occurred to me that even if it's cloudy during the day, we could set up a couple scopes and have flyers at a table. If it's raining, I'd say No-Go. I'm inclined to cancel the evening observing if it's cloudy though (rain or not).
> >
> > What do you think, and who can help out?
> > 11:00am to 2:00pm
> > 8:00pm to 10:30pm
> >
> > Note that I'll post a Go/No-Go by 10:00am and 7:00pm.
> >
> > Mike R.
> >
>

#1680

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:44 pm
Subject: Transit of Venus Facebook page

starman1944

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Transit-of-Venus-2012/220307631417305


There also is a Transit of Venus Facebook group -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/108400462513165/?bookmark_t=grouphttps://www.fac\
ebook.com/pages/Transit-of-Venus-2012/220307631417305


You may have to be signed in to Facebook to access them.

#1683

From: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue May 1, 2012 5:56 am
Subject: New file uploaded to laxastro

laxastro@yahoogroups.com

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the laxastro
group.

   File        : /May Abrams Sky Calendar.pdf
   Uploaded by : starman1944 <allen.robe@...>
   Description : May Abrams Sky Calendar

You can access this file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laxastro/files/May%20Abrams%20Sky%20Calendar.pdf

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html
Regards,

starman1944 <allen.robe@...>

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#1685

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Tue May 1, 2012 3:15 pm
Subject: Transit of Venus and Extrasolar Planets

starman1944

http://www.sfsite.com/fsf/2011/pmpd1101.htm

#1686

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Wed May 2, 2012 10:23 pm
Subject: Mars Moon Phobos transiting the Sun (Opportunity rover video)

starman1944

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViiriVhIhjE&feature=relmfu

November 9, 2010

#1687

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 4:53 am
Subject: Rear projection screen material for transit of Venus

starman1944

http://www.bigscreencenter.com/Venus-Transit-Sun-Funnel-s/4476.htm

#1688

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 4:55 am
Subject: Building a Sun funnel

starman1944

http://transitofvenus.nl/wp/observing/build-a-sun-funnel/

#1689

From: jondannehy@...
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 3:24 pm
Subject: Fwd: Old Images from Hobbs Observatory

darkenerg7

http://cvastro.org/hobbshistory/

Here is the link to the pictures on Hobbs observatory through the years.

Jon

-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Childs <wchilds3204@...>
To: Bill Smethells <smethell@...>; Mike Cain <Cainmh@...>; Mike Brown <mtb54703@...>; Ray & Ruth Forsgren <rrforsgren@...>; Greg Furtman <starguy@...>; Bill Childs (work) <childs@...>; Bill Childs - Charter <wchilds3204@...>; Bob Elliott <elliottb@...>; Jon Dannehy <jondannehy@...>; Rick Swenson <rick55@...>; Norbert Moritz <nmoritz@...>; Bill Childs (gmail) <wmrc08@...>
Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 3:33 pm
Subject: Old Images from Hobbs Observatory

Bill Smethells dropped some slides off at Hobbs for Rick Swenson to use.

I have scanned these slides and put them on a web page album.

Here is a link to the web album:

Some of the slides were quite dusty. I blew them off as well as I could. They should probably be cleaned more thoroughly.

I will include a CD of the images in the box of slides when I return it to Hobbs next week.

Enjoy!

Bill

#1690

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 8:43 pm
Subject: Re: Fwd: Old Images from Hobbs Observatory

starman1944

Very nice!!!


Bob A

--- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, jondannehy@... wrote:
>
> Here is the link to the pictures on Hobbs observatory through the years.
>
> Jon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Childs <wchilds3204@...>
> To: Bill Smethells <smethell@...>; Mike Cain <Cainmh@...>; Mike Brown
<mtb54703@...>; Ray & Ruth Forsgren <rrforsgren@...>; Greg Furtman
<starguy@...>; Bill Childs (work) <childs@...>; Bill Childs - Charter
<wchilds3204@...>; Bob Elliott <elliottb@...>; Jon Dannehy <jondannehy@...>;
Rick Swenson <rick55@...>; Norbert Moritz <nmoritz@...>; Bill Childs (gmail)
<wmrc08@...>
> Sent: Sat, Apr 28, 2012 3:33 pm
> Subject: Old Images from Hobbs Observatory
>
>
>
> Bill Smethells dropped some slides off at Hobbs for Rick Swenson to use.
> I have scanned these slides and put them on a web page album.
>
> Here is a link to the web album:
>
> http://cvastro.org/hobbshistory/
>
>
> Some of the slides were quite dusty.  I blew them off as well as I could. They
should probably be cleaned more thoroughly.
>
> I will include a CD of the images in the box of slides when I return it to
Hobbs next week.
>
> Enjoy!
> Bill
>

#1691

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 4:21 am
Subject: NASA video - "Pursuit of Light"

starman1944

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tE5XJzZ-Rw

#1693

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2012 4:43 pm
Subject: Sun location and data tool

starman1944

Really neat tool for any location and any date.

http://www.sunearthtools.com/dp/tools/pos_sun.php

#1694

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 3:07 pm
Subject: Venus transit times site

starman1944

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/Transit.php

#1695

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 3:08 pm
Subject: Banquet reminder

starman1944

LCAAS Banquet is tonight at Sullivan's Supper Club near Trempealeau. Social hour
at 6 and meal at 7.

#1696

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 3:10 pm
Subject: Solar eclipse times site

starman1944

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/SolarEclipses.php

#1697

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 3:13 pm
Subject: Data sites

starman1944

Sunrise, sunset, transit, and twilight times:
http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/astronomical-applications/data-services

Data Services
Rise/Set/Transit/Twilight Data

- Complete Sun and Moon Data for One
Day<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneDay.php>
- Table of Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, or Twilight Times for an
Entire Year <http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/RS_OneYear.php>
- Rise/Set/Transit Times for Major Solar System Objects and Bright
Stars<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/mrst.php>
- Duration of Daylight/Darkness Table for One
Year<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/Dur_OneYear.php>

Phases of the Moon

- Dates of Primary Phases of the
Moon<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonPhase.php>
- Fraction of the Moon
Illuminated<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/MoonFraction.php>
- What the Moon Looks Like Now <http://aa.usno.navy.mil/imagery/moon>

Eclipses and Transits

- Eclipses of the Sun and
Moon<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/UpcomingEclipses.php>
- Solar Eclipse Computer<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/SolarEclipses.php>
Computes circumstances for selected solar eclipses at any given location.
- Lunar Eclipse Computer<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/LunarEclipse.php>
Computes circumstances for selected lunar eclipses at any given location.
- Recent and Upcoming Transits of Mercury and
Venus<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/UpcomingTransits.php>
- Transit Computer <http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/Transit.php>
Computes circumstances for selected transits of Mercury and Venus at any
given location.

Positions of Selected Celestial Objects

- Altitude and Azimuth of the Sun or Moon During One
Day<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/AltAz.php>
- Topocentric Configuration of Major Solar System
Bodies<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/ssconf.php>
Provides tables of low precision topocentric position data for the Sun,
Moon, and major planets.
- Geocentric Positions of Major Solar System Objects and Bright
Stars<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/geocentric.php>
Provides high precision geocentric position data for the Sun, Moon,
major planets and selected bright stars.
- Topocentric Positions of Major Solar System Objects and Bright
Stars<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/topocentric.php>
Provides high precision topocentric position data for the Sun, Moon,
major planets and selected bright stars.

Synthetic Views of the Earth and Solar System Bodies

- What Earth Looks Like Now <http://aa.usno.navy.mil/imagery/earth/live>
- Day and Night Across the
Earth<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/earthview.php>
Creates synthetic views of the Earth's surface for any date and time.
- Apparent Disk of Solar System
Object<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/diskmap.php>
Creates a synthetic image of the telescopic appearance of the Moon or
other solar system object for specified date and time.

Dates

- Earth's Seasons - Equinoxes, Solstices, Perihelion, and Aphelion
2000-2020 <http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/EarthSeasons.php>
- Julian Date Conversion<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/JulianDate.php>

Celestial Navigation

- Celestial Navigation
Data<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/celnavtable.php>
Provides computed altitudes and azimuths and other data for an assumed
position and time.
- Navigational Star
Chart<http://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/docs/Nav_Star_Chart.php>

#1698

From: Mike Rowlands <fastsedan@...>
Date: Mon May 7, 2012 5:24 pm
Subject: Re: Banquet reminder

fastsedan

Thanks for the reminder; I spaced it! I'll re-send to the club email list when I get home around 4:00pm (have no way of getting to list from here).

Mike R.

From: Bob <allen.robe@...>
To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 10:08 AM
Subject: [laxastro] Banquet reminder

LCAAS Banquet is tonight at Sullivan's Supper Club near Trempealeau. Social hour at 6 and meal at 7.

#1700

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 9:14 pm
Subject: Big sunspot group

starman1944

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/05/08/monster-sunspot-threatens-to-unleash-p\
owerful-solar-flares/

#1701

From: "fastsedan" <fastsedan@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 12:26 am
Subject: Scopes Up

fastsedan

Just got in from observing the Sun with the 80mm Nighthawk 2 and a Celestron
film-type Solar filter.  The big sunspot group is really amazing.  With patience
you can see some things slowly change.

Please let me know if anyone is interested in observing at the club site if
Friday or Saturday night are clear.  The Moon rises after midnight so we could
get a couple quality hours in!

Mike R.

#1702

From: "Paul and Wina" <winapaul@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 2:07 am
Subject: Re: Scopes Up

kinzer.paul

I’ll be out of town this weekend, but here’s a link to some images I made of the sunspot a few days ago. Click on the photos to view higher resolution images.

If the link doesn’t work, here’s the URL: http://spaceweather.com/submissions/large_image_popup.php?image_name=Paul-Kinzer-Chameleon-first-light-2-5-7-12-color_1336451174_fl.jpg

Paul

#1703

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 5:05 am
Subject: Re: Scopes Up

starman1944

Says it was taken in Galesville, CA !!!

--- In laxastro@yahoogroups.com, "Paul and Wina" <winapaul@...> wrote:
>
> I’ll be out of town this weekend, but here’s a link to some images I made
of the sunspot a few days ago. Click on the photos to view higher resolution
images.
>
> If the link doesn’t work, here’s the URL:
http://spaceweather.com/submissions/large_image_popup.php?image_name=Paul-Kinzer\
-Chameleon-first-light-2-5-7-12-color_1336451174_fl.jpg
>
> Paul
>

#1704

From: "Paul and Wina" <winapaul@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 5:17 am
Subject: Re: Scopes Up

kinzer.paul

Yeah, I saw that, too, and don’t get how it happened. I blame the drugs.

(I had back surgery last week, and only just went off the narcotic pain killers.)

#1705

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 3:37 pm
Subject: Space Station (ISS) transits Moon, May 6th

starman1944

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt5QSNju8SQ

#1706

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2012 3:44 pm
Subject: Transit of Venus lecture

starman1944

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4bufgnyXw7c#!

46 minute video of a great talk by Chuck Beuter

#1707

From: "fastsedan" <fastsedan@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 7:45 pm
Subject: Observing Saturday May 12, 2012

fastsedan

It could be one of the best nights in a long time.  Maybe a little cool though. 
Moon is 50 percent but rises after 1:00am.  Anyone?

If no-one wants to go to the field, I'll probably stay in the back yard, 'cause
I have some modifications to experiment with!

Mike R.

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#1708

From: Mike Rowlands <fastsedan@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 12:16 am
Subject: Re: Observing Saturday May 12, 2012

fastsedan

Back yard it is!

Just got the 16 inch mirror cleaned and center spotted with the Catseye Radioactive Spot. Now to play with collimation!

Mike R.

From: fastsedan <fastsedan@...>
To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 2:45 PM
Subject: [laxastro] Observing Saturday May 12, 2012

It could be one of the best nights in a long time. Maybe a little cool though. Moon is 50 percent but rises after 1:00am. Anyone?

If no-one wants to go to the field, I'll probably stay in the back yard, 'cause I have some modifications to experiment with!

Mike R.

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#1709

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 2:50 pm
Subject: April 22, 2012 fireball/meteorite

starman1944

http://www.space.com/15648-meteorite-photos-daytime-fireball.html

Check out all 12 photos.

#1710

From: "Bob" <allen.robe@...>
Date: Sun May 13, 2012 2:57 pm
Subject: Crescent Venus photos

starman1944

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedavewalker/7185429796/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thedavewalker/7187581784/