Paul, ... Yes, but it's expensive. ... David Sinden and I talked about this years ago. We figured that the scope would probably get in the way of the jucuzzi...
Folks, Confession time... I have to admit that I jumped the gun somewhat when I set this newsgroup up. I was responding to a problem Secretary Alf Petty was...
A general notification list sounds a great idea. I did kind of find the list by accident, and was thinking about suggesting a mass email of the society to...
Paul, ... Yes, but we shouldn't restict it to just notification. Any normal social discussions are OK with me. As the moderator, I won't outlaw anything other ...
I logged on out of idle curiosity the other day and so it looks like I'm a member of an unapproved group. However I found the info about comet Macholz...
Roger, ... "Unapproved"? For the time being, yeah... ?:) ... Macholz was easier to find in early December since it passed through Orion and not far from the...
I've found a couple of books to be of great help when it's 'oh blimey I can't remember where The Plough is again' time First off 'Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred...
Hello, This is very useful, thanks. I constantly have trouble locating stars and constellations in the southern sky and in particular, draco in the north. ...
Hi all, I'm a member of the Northumberland Astronomical Society but live in Newcastle. Saw your group on Yahoo list and thought I would join. Skies around my...
Simon, ... Seems that everywhere is fairly poluted these days. We use Rainton Meadows down at Houghton-le-Spring. It's dreadful but better than nothing. David ...
I go west on the military road to Carlisle as far as time allows. Bit cold though up on the tops. Often little side roads you can pull in on, and stare back at...
Folks, ... Following Prof Stephenson's lecture on the society's first president, Reverend Espin, last month, Jules and I are proposing a trip up to Espin's old...
Sounds like a great idea! Worth circulating on email list? Cheers Paul ... Folks, on 15/2/05 7:27 PM, weeks at ... far ... Following Prof Stephenson's lecture...
Sorry unclear letter. I meant the email list for people not on the Yahoo group. Cheers again Paul ... Folks, on 15/2/05 7:27 PM, weeks at ... far ... Following...
... Hi Simon, I live in Whickham and I go west past Consett to Waskerely resevoir. It's 1200 ft up in a bowl so the air is not too turbulent. Absolutely black...
Hi, My name's Andy Ellis. I brought a small refractor along to the star party, but otherwise haven't been involved. Thanks to Dave A for bringing this group...
Hello, Welcome to the group, Andy. Those pictures are absolutely stunning. Are you a member of the society? If so, would you like to have a small selection...
Hi David, Unfortunately no. I had considered joining, but like I say, my main interest is in photography and I have little interest in the science behind it...
Andy, I understand your reluctance to join the society. However, we have had lectures on photography and there are photographers in the society. I can't ...
Cheers Alf, I'll try and make the meeting on the 3rd - that's the 'planets around stars' one isn't it? It's always interesting to talk with other astronomers...
Great. Look forward to seeing you there. Yes, it will be a talk on planets outside out solar system - Stephen Kane from St Andrews University Alf ... From:...
Thanks Dave for the info I will definately give it a try Simon ... _________________________________________________________________ It's fast, it's easy and...
I have also seen the comet from my back garden in Westerhope. When I saw the comet I had quite a bit of light pollution from street lights and could only make...
A planet which measures less than three miles in diameter has been named after an eminent Durham astronomer in recognition of his research work. The minor...
Folks, ... Blimey! This is fantastic news. It would be nice if this made it to the local news. Anyone thought of circulating this release to BBC Look North or...
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