http://focusfusion.org/log/index.php/site/article/fusion_alternatives/ Fusion power generation research based on neutron star astrophysics Herm Astropics...
FIU PUBLIC PROGRAMS ASTRONOMY IN ART- FRIDAY, MARCH 7th, 8 p.m.,FIU Physics Chahirman Dr. Walter Van Hamme will present ASTRONOMY IN ART--a fascinating...
BarbYager@...
Mar 3, 2008 8:16 pm
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For early birds, Mercury is the highest I've ever seen it, yesterday it was 3 degrees above Venus, this morning about 4 degrees (my binos have 6 degree FOV)....
Really cool sight this morning--finally found the 2 planets between tall palms and rooftops in my neighborhood before sky became too bright. From our latitude...
BarbYager@...
Mar 4, 2008 1:09 pm
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I'm shopping for a high power eyepiece for planetary viewing. I don't want to break the bank so I've narrowed it down to two eyepieces that will give me about...
I have a 4mm ortho supposedly the same as the UO 4mm ortho, made by the same small shop in Japan.. works very well in my 8 f4 newt.. you are welcome to...
I'd go with the UO or the Badder Planitarium Ortho which are currently at $99. I bought a pair at $68 when they were first introduced for my bino's. You can...
Tim, Are there electrical outlets in the Sandusky Park telescopes area ? Jorge PS: I just got my C14 ! I am in the process of setting it up, collimating, etc. ...
I'm doing some astro spring cleaning. Most of one 4 X 8 sheet of Ebony Star laminate for making those dob bearings........Free 80 MM short tube refractor with...
Hello everybody, I just posted a few photos that were taken at the Boy Scouts Everglades camp on March 8, 2008. They are in the photo section in the album...
Hi Jorman, Maybe you already found out there are 2 electrical outlets at the base of each mount platform at Sadowski Park. B. ************** It's Tax Time! Get...
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Mar 10, 2008 3:12 pm
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SCAS-FIU SPRING EVENTS WALK FOR LIFE- SATURDAY, MARCH 15th - CANCER SOCIETY Walk For Life, Baptist Hospital, 9100 N. Kendall Dr. 24-hr. event with tents of...
BarbYager@...
Mar 15, 2008 3:09 pm
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FYI to the group, The March issue of the "Coal Sack" newsletter is now available for download at http://www.scas.org/coal%20sack.html Enjoy! Art Mullis SCAS...
Thanks to all of you who responded with their eyepiece suggestions and offers to try what you have. I will take you up on the test drive although I have made a...
FYI to the group, Heads Up! Literally!! The first landing attempt for STS-123 Endeavour will bring Endeavour into KSC from the south, passing over the Miami...
Beautiful sight to see them both high in the south near Sirius cruising NE this eve. About gave up when they finally showed up 5 minutes later than the printed...
BarbYager@...
Mar 26, 2008 1:07 am
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Saw the ISS and Shuttle from Steve's house last night too, that was a neat site to seem them both in line. What would you say the angualar seperation was, 10...
We'll try for the Hammock if the weather will cooperate. Tim ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock....
SCAS Astros- Tuesday, April 8th, about 8 pm, get out your cameras, `scopes & binocs and be ready to capture rare shots of a 3-day crescent Moon just below the...
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Apr 6, 2008 8:36 pm
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Hello Astros, Thanks Barb :-) Taygeta will be just 2.5' from the southern edge of the Moon at 22:36, as it sets under the refracted horizon (Az 296°). Clear...
Hey guys, it looks like the weather on Monday night should be favorable for observing at Mahogany Hammock. I would like to go but I dont want to go alone. Is...
Hello everybody, I was discussing with a fellow SCAS-ter about going down to Mahogany Hammock but I didnt realize that we are going to have a big bright moon...