I managed to get set-up with my 8" LX-90 and a ToUcam Pro at 5FPS for the crash of the Smart-1 probe on the lunar surface. Being unfamiliar with the topography...
A good effort none-the-less. I can identify. Some of my greatest achievements have been failures. ... __________________________________________________ Do...
Well done, Peter! I follow a number of astrophotography lists and that's the only amateur capture of the event I've seen so far. What exposure time were you...
HI Larry and Dave, Here is a link to compare the flash contours of my AVI and the data from the CFHT team. http://cosmonut.org/flashcontourcomparison.jpg I...
ONCE EVERY THREE years, the International Astronomical Union recognizes scientists from the Meteoritical Society for their achievements in the field with a...
To all of our friends in Astronomy, The Alamogordo Astronomy Club regretfully announces the total cancellation of this 8th Annual White Sands Star Party...
ATTENTION ALL WEATHER GEEKS: The first 100 people get in FREE to this event. After that, it's $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 youth. Refreshments are included until...
Keese, Karen
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Sep 15, 2006 12:26 am
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NM Astronomy We had a very clear night last night 9-14-06 here in Southern New Mexico so I got a chance to observe Chi Cygni again. The variable star is no...
John Gilkison
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Sep 15, 2006 7:10 pm
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September 15, 2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "Dark Sky" Observing Night Close to Rio Rancho Saturday Night The Rio Grande Astronomical Society (RGAS) announces...
So you want to get involved in the science side of astronomy.... ...but you don't have the sophisticated CCD rig (end experience, and dark sky site, etc.) to...
NM Astronomers The Southern New Mexico Star Party which is held at City of Rocks State Park is only four weeks away. This relatively new star party hosted by...
John Gilkison
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Sep 19, 2006 4:17 pm
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New Mexico Astronomers The following program has been set up by the National Public Observatory for Vista Middle School Students and the General Public to show...
John Gilkison
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Sep 21, 2006 5:56 pm
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The Albuquerque Astronomical Society PO Box 50581 Albuquerque NM 87181 Contact: Karen Keese 261-0040 Email: pr@... ... PLACITAS STAR PARTY September...
Keese, Karen
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Sep 22, 2006 11:13 pm
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The Albuquerque Astronomical Society PO Box 50581 Albuquerque NM 87181 Contact: Karen Keese 261-0040 pr@... ... ASTRONOMER LECTURES ON TRANSIT...
Keese, Karen
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Sep 28, 2006 5:41 pm
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New Mexico Astronomers The Southern New Mexico Star Party which starts on October 17, 2006 is less then three weeks away. This premier dark sky star party is...
John Gilkison
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Sep 28, 2006 7:23 pm
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Peter Lipscomb Director, Night Sky Program New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance (505) 989-3696 plipscomb@... ...
NM Astronomers THE SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO STAR PARTY IS HOSTED BY THE NATIONAL PUBLIC OBSERVATORY, THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY of LAS CRUCES, AND THE EL PASO...
John Gilkison
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Oct 4, 2006 7:10 pm
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Press Release For Immediate Release Contact Person: Ed Isenberg Telephone: 505-922-1072 Email Address...
I currently own a "classic" 10" LX200. I'm not as happy with it as I thought I would be There are at least 3 problems: * The firmware cannot be upgraded * Only...
Ed, It sounds like we own the same scope (mine purchased in 1999). I couldn't help but post comments on a couple of the problems you listed: In addition to...
Wayne Greaves
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Oct 11, 2006 10:35 pm
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October 12, 2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "Dark Sky" Observing Night Close to Rio Rancho Saturday Night The Rio Grande Astronomical Society (RGAS) announces it...
Wayne: Belated thanks for your Email. My wife and I are both disabled plus she has been dealing with breast cancer since mid-summer (hopefully on the way to a...
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society PO Box 50581 Albuquerque NM 87181 Contact: Karen Keese 261-0040 pr@... ... DIGITAL CAMERA ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY FOR...
Keese, Karen
kkeese@...
Oct 21, 2006 12:39 am
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Ed, Thanks for your reply. I'm glad some of my comments were helpful to you! Lifting the 10 in. LX200 onto the tripod is a workout in itself. I'm reasonably...
Wayne Greaves
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Oct 21, 2006 1:16 pm
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The Albuquerque Astronomical Society PO Box 50581 Albuquerque NM 87181 Contact: Karen Keese 261-0040 pr@... ... TRANSIT OF MERCURY 2006 October 21,...
Keese, Karen
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Oct 22, 2006 12:54 am
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... you! ... are ... dark site! ... My favorite viewing site ever is at a campground not far from Ft. Stanton, (not too far from San Patricio, for those who...