We had a lot of fun out there. No rain and perfect temps, although very cloudy till around 2:30 or 3 am. We watched movies, terrorized the boardwalk, Got...
chad cantrell
chad_cantrell@...
Jan 1, 2005 6:26 pm
1963
Hi Chad, Yes, we had a great time last night! I Plan on it next saturday, the comet should be at it's best accoring to what I was told by Ashley Stevens...
Did you get a chance to see Comet Machholz? I'm interested in going Saturday to see it. ... From: chad cantrell [mailto:chad_cantrell@...] Sent:...
Eric Eskau
eric@...
Jan 2, 2005 8:58 am
1965
Heading out to Mahogany Hammock this weeked for some dark skies, comet Machholz should be at it peak and naked eye there. (Mr Machholz will be a speaker at WSP...
Hi Tim; Happy New Year to U. Would love to got to Mahogany on Sat if Barb doesn't need me at Fruit and Spice. See you on Friday. Boris [Non-text portions of...
This weekend I'm free (no prison time!), so I'll be there. David ... From: Saunderserineliz@... To: scasmail@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 04,...
Dear SCAS Members: Due to recent national events, it has become necessary for the Southern Cross Astronomical Society ("SCAS") to ban the use of green laser...
Finally the weather was decent tonight. Got my first look at Machholz from my backyard in Miami Shores. A fuzzy blob but I'll sure bet it'll look spectacular...
Harry, I saw Machholz with my 7X50's from the airport in Miami tonight. Yes, a fuzzy blob, but it was there for sure. I envy you guys going to Mahogany ...
Charlie, we'll take a picture for you! Tim ... http://us.click.yahoo.com/EA3HyD/3MnJAA/79vVAA/1.XolB/TM ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
I really do believe we are now a very paranoid society! "The sky is falling!" I don't own one but, who decided this? Was there some kind of directive from
"Big...
Juan Martinez
j.r.martinez@...
Jan 7, 2005 12:59 pm
1978
Thanks Tim, I'll be looking for your picture. Meanwhile, I'll have to settle for binocular views through the light polluted city until February. Charlie ... ...
It will be legalized tonite at the Board Meeting (will you join us w/ an investment update)??? BUT--we were on newsletter deadline Wednesday & for Home page...
BarbYager@...
Jan 7, 2005 5:18 pm
1981
Juan, You as an Airline Pilot should appreciate the decision on banning green lasers. Please realize the problem is a bit deeper than it appears on the...
My Dear Capt. Juan, Would you like to have a blazing green light suddenly blast into your cockpit? Your future celestial observing could be severly effected....
BarbYager@...
Jan 7, 2005 5:31 pm
1983
With all due respect . . . are you guys crazy? How do you think you can regulate the use of green lasers? By the time you know you have a problem, it is too...
FYI Astros....... Three years ago I banned hand-held laser pointers from our SCAS Saturday Nite Live public Star Parties at Sadowski Park to protect our...
BarbYager@...
Jan 7, 2005 6:51 pm
1985
Very well said Scott, as usual.. ... Herm Astropics http://home.att.net/~hermperez...
Tim, I guess your right. I just thought that maybe this was a reaction to the Terror Threat"! Which I think has been over stated. As a pilot, I have been...
Juan Martinez
j.r.martinez@...
Jan 8, 2005 12:39 am
1987
To all, I make a full retraction and apology for my first statement. After reading and considering all other input, you all have valid points. I am just tired...
Juan Martinez
j.r.martinez@...
Jan 8, 2005 12:49 am
1988
and don't forget the blonde women, they get frisked every time! ... Herm Astropics http://home.att.net/~hermperez...
For (what I believe is) a balanced view on laser pointers risks and rewards, you may want to read the excellent article just published by Sky & Telescope by...
Dear SCAS Members: Our discussion on Green Laser Pointers (GLP) is interesting & has valid points no matter how we feel. It's too bad some people can...
LOL! If that were my job, The blonds would be the only ones! By the way, am I correct in assuming that laser collimators are still OK to
use? ... From: Herm ...
Juan Martinez
j.r.martinez@...
Jan 8, 2005 10:55 pm
1992
Very well put! I wish I had said it so well. I get a little tongue tied and
jittery on the keyboard when a touchy subject comes up. Perhaps the club could...
