Hi Everyone, I'm going to be a guest again on the Larry Meiller show on Wisconsin Public Radio; this time on April 2 from 11:00-11:45 am, right at the start of...
Paul, I will let you know about our observing schedule for 100 hours, Astronomy Day and beyond after our March meeting and before you go on LArry Meiller. ...
I've attached a few of the articles I've collected regarding cleaning telescope optical components. Unfortunately, those on LAX Astro won't receive the...
Mike,? Here is the address for Mike Dziak. He has been a very valuable member and is one of the vendors at Northwoods Starfest.? signsatd@...? . . He has a...
Pass the word about this. Regards, Red. 2nd Annual Swap 'N' Sell Sponsored by Sheboygan Astronomical Society Saturday, April 11th Aviation Heritage Center ...
Below is the link to the monthly guides of which I showed a sample at the meeting. Also, if you go to the home page, this astronomy club has a lot of other...
Restoring the Night Sky, Better Lighting, and Night Sky Preserves We stand on the cusp of another revolution in outdoor lighting, but unlike previous...
I've set up a book-signing at Pearl Street Books in La Crosse on April 4th, from 10:00 to 1:00. I'll be encouraging anyone who comes there to go to Riverside...
Hi Paul, I'm not sure what we're going to get for solar capable scopes, so it'd be great to have one of your scopes as a backup for that. If you're passing...
Hi Mike, The scope I'm thinking of is a Celestron Firstscope 80EQ. It's on a CG-3 with an RA drive, and I have a solar filter for it. Let me know your address...
Craig, Good to hear from you again. I will also be bring my 4 1/4 inch Starblast with a new solar filter. You are right on the date & time. Hope you can come...
It'd be great to have you and your scope there! Mike R. ... From: StarGazer <star_gazer_20022002@...> Subject: [laxastro] Re: 100 Hours of Astronomy To:...
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I'll ask the family if I can be released.! Mike Jacobson 608 317-6817 _____ From: laxastro@yahoogroups.com [mailto:laxastro@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
Rats, don't think I can make it tonight. Are you going no matter what? Mike R. ... From: StarGazer <star_gazer_20022002@...> Subject: [laxastro] Star...
I got to the field at about 8:15. It was relatively windy and cool, but the sky was rock steady. The road is just a bit "mushy" tet, but no problems. Set up...
I got this reply to a request about the closing hours of the La Crosse parks. Looks like an opportunity to have one or more observing sessions in one of the...
Two items in the March issue of 'Reflector,' the Astronomical League magazine offer good outreach suggestions. The article, 'The Star Party of the Future...
I'll be in the back yard looking for that elusive F star, and note that 5 of Saturn's moons will be all lined up like little ducklings on one side! Hope to...
Mike R and I went to Weigent Park Monday night and found it to be a decent, centrally located venue for public observing. A couple issues: The warming house...
Bingo! Got A - F. This time needed averted vision for the F star; the E was no problem at all. Also confirmed that the Paracorr might take away just a hint...
That is great Mike, one of my favorite areas for seeing lots of galaxies is just east of Leo, about halfway between Denbola and Vindemiatrix, I can get M84 &...
Red - I'm surprised you still ge the Reflector with the Astronomical League membership being dropped by the club. Does anyone else still get it? Bob...