Providing Mother Nature cooperates, when should we arrive at the observing site? ... Road ... students ... fairly...
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astrochoker
Apr 26, 2008 4:28 pm
I haven't received many responses as to who will be attending the May banquet.Please let me know ASAP as I'd like to know what size of table to reserve. Phil...
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StarGazer
star_gazer_2...
Apr 28, 2008 1:25 am
Here's the "timetable" and group split that was sent to me. I would suggest we get there at about 7:30 - 7:45? Don't be afraid to go earlier if you like. Looks...
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StarGazer
star_gazer_2...
Apr 28, 2008 1:26 am
... I will not be going. Thank you....
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
Apr 28, 2008 2:34 am
Count me in. Mike R. ... From: Astrochoker <rustyzip@...> Subject: [laxastro] Banquet To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008,...
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astrochoker
Apr 28, 2008 7:55 pm
Craig just informed me that those who run this event have canceled. They will try and reschedule later. Mother nature foils us again....
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StarGazer
star_gazer_2...
Apr 28, 2008 9:39 pm
I have been advised that the West Salem Middle School event in Sparta will be held on Tuesday, May 27th. Looking ahead, I see the Moon will be at third...
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Rick KB9TKG
kb9tkg
Apr 28, 2008 11:57 pm
"End of civil twilight" is 9:11pm. So it won't really be dark until 9:30. That will be dark enough for Saturn but not for most M objects that early. On the...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
Apr 29, 2008 1:37 am
I think that weekday events (especially for children) should maybe be limited to dates where it gets dark by 8:00p or so. That means DARK and not sunset! Mike...
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jondannehy@...
darkenerg7
Apr 29, 2008 2:15 pm
For groups with younger children I usually reccomend that they try to schedule some time between new moon and first quarter. I know for most general public the...
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StarGazer
star_gazer_2...
Apr 29, 2008 11:40 pm
Looks like tonight might be the best for a while so I am going out for a couple of hours. I will be at the field at about 8:30ish until 10 or 10:30. No moon...
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StarGazer
star_gazer_2...
Apr 29, 2008 11:44 pm
... Best to get the scope out before sunrise if you want to see it. ... can go ... up that ... Sparta ... them....
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
Apr 30, 2008 12:07 am
I'm going to the back yard tonight! Have fun with the Tak. We should try putting that on John's new CG-5 sometime! I'll be closely watching to see if Friday or...
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astrochoker
May 2, 2008 12:16 am
Any one interested in meeting at the field Saturday night? The Clear Sky Clock is making it look possible. Phil...
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Rick KB9TKG
kb9tkg
May 2, 2008 1:15 am
How do you see Saturday night on the Clear Sky Clock? I only see to 7:00am Sat. Rick...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
May 2, 2008 1:53 am
I'll go if it's not cloudy! The fact that they're predicting rain is possibly a good sign, since I think they're right less than half the time! Mike R. ... ...
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Mike R.
fastsedan
May 4, 2008 12:11 am
Phil and I will be at the field by around 8:30pm. It's a little windy now but it's supposed to die down. Later, Mike R....
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StarGazer
star_gazer_2...
May 5, 2008 4:23 am
Well, after last night, with the weather and all, I watched closely as the clouds disappeared at sunset and decided to go back up to the field. I brought the...
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StarGazer
star_gazer_2...
May 5, 2008 4:30 am
Well, it's upon us now. THIS coming Friday is the MVC observing event at St. Joseph's Ridge. Please advise if you will be able to make this one. The site is...
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astrochoker
May 5, 2008 2:47 pm
Craig, I'll come. What time would you like us there? ... event ... Not ... Day....
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Rick KB9TKG
kb9tkg
May 5, 2008 4:57 pm
I can come. I will have a ETX-90 with RA drive. I claim the moon for the night. I think 8:30 would be early enough since it won't be dark until 9:00. I won't...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
May 5, 2008 11:29 pm
I'm in. Mike R. ... From: StarGazer <star_gazer_20022002@...> Subject: [laxastro] Friday Night May 9th.. MVC observing To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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astrochoker
May 6, 2008 11:57 am
Specifically, this will be held next to the quonset hut behind Villa St. Joseph. You can drive right down to it....
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laxastro@yahoogroups....
May 8, 2008 2:19 am
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 : /st josephs...
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Mike R.
fastsedan
May 9, 2008 11:28 pm
In case you hadn't looked out, it's pretty clear, so observing is ON! See Phil's previous message to get directions. Mike R....
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astrochoker
May 10, 2008 2:38 pm
Due to poor weather (again), events for today and tonight have been canceled. However, we did have very successful night at the Villa St. Joseph at St Joseph...
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Mike R.
fastsedan
May 14, 2008 1:20 am
Got out Monday night, mostly to play around with the f6.3 focal reducer on the CPC800 (8 inch Schmidt Cassegrain). The half moon was up early so I decided to...
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astrochoker
May 29, 2008 5:12 pm
If the weather clears, will anyone be out at the flying field Friday or Saturday night?...
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Mike Rowlands
fastsedan
May 30, 2008 9:24 pm
As of about 4:00p on Friday I can't commit yet due to family matters. It looks like we may have a gap tonight and it's hard to tell about tomorrow...
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astrochoker
May 31, 2008 12:47 am
AS of 7:45 skies not looking too promising.I beleive I'll stay home and if things improve later, just go out by my house. Maybe tomorrow night for the field. ...
