... Purpose TAC-SAC is a group for amateur astronomers who observe at sites in the Sacramento area. We are an e-mail-based observing community similar to TAC...
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Shneor Sherman
szsherm
Mar 1, 2003 3:33 pm
I'll wait till I can check the CSC 9 a.m. update. But if it's a tossup between BC and Fiddletown, I'll go to Fiddletown. If Shingletown looks better, I'll head...
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Shneor Sherman
szsherm
Mar 1, 2003 3:34 pm
It's possible, but who knows if the neighbor will shut the lights off in their huge barn? That's the main issue at Esparto, and why I hardly ever go there. ...
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Mark Wagner
mgw@...
Mar 1, 2003 4:57 pm
This is a friendly reminder to those of you who have registered for SSP 2003 but not yet paid, or for those who want to go but are procrastinating... Current...
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Gary Manning
glm1957
Mar 1, 2003 5:42 pm
... I'm planning on going to Fiddletown too. Thanks, -- Gary Manning <glm1157@...>...
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brianz66stang <bri...
brianz66stang
Mar 1, 2003 6:01 pm
Fremont Peak CSC's look really good. Are the skies dark enough to make it worth the drive, assuming the fog doesn't come in??? Brian...
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Alvin Huey
generalragesc
Mar 1, 2003 6:40 pm
Still haven't decided...Fiddletown or BC... half night for me... I can stay 'till midnight...commitment on Sunday AM. Alvin ... From: Gary Manning...
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Shneor Sherman
szsherm
Mar 1, 2003 6:42 pm
After checking CSC, I don't think there's an overvall viewing advantage anywhere but Lake Sonoma, and there will be dew problems there. Humidity at Fiddletown...
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Randy Muller
randygmuller
Mar 1, 2003 7:03 pm
... I have only been there once, during a gibbous moon, so it was not very dark, but based on reports I read, I would suggest it's not worth it, if darkness is...
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Bob Czerwinski
bczerwin
Mar 1, 2003 7:50 pm
... It may have been a while since you've been to the FPOA observatory area, Brian, but in my opinion the Peak is at its best from late spring through early...
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brianz66stang <bri...
brianz66stang
Mar 1, 2003 8:07 pm
Thanks, Bob. I definately want to get down there sometime soon. Alvin and I are headed to BC if anyone wants to join us. Arriving around 5:00 or so. Brian ... ...
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Gregg Blandin
gblandin@...
Mar 1, 2003 9:03 pm
Count me in for Red, White and Blue Canyon. Gregg ... From: brianz66stang <brianz66stang@...> [mailto:brianz66stang@...] Sent: Saturday, March 01,...
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Alvin Huey
generalragesc
Mar 1, 2003 11:44 pm
Just got home...I''ll be at BC at 5PM. Brian or anyone, do you know of the road conditions going there? Similar to last week? My friend has a compact FWD...
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William Blakeslee
williebluestar
Mar 2, 2003 7:33 pm
Well, after a long day of running around trying to get things done, and fighting traffic in the bay area, I had just about given up on the idea of going out at...
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William Blakeslee
williebluestar
Mar 2, 2003 7:33 pm
Well, after a long day of running around trying to get things done, and fighting traffic in the bay area, I had just about given up on the idea of going out at...
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William Blakeslee
williebluestar
Mar 2, 2003 8:12 pm
Where was I? obviously tired. Well, after a long day of running around trying to get things done, and fighting traffic in the bay area, I had just about given...
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Bob Czerwinski
bczerwin
Mar 2, 2003 10:37 pm
Marsha Robinson, currently on the road, wants to know if any of the TAC-SAC folk are heading out tonight ... like maybe to Blue Canyon? If so, post-away, and...
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brianz66stang <bri...
brianz66stang
Mar 2, 2003 10:59 pm
I am thinking about it, still have the car loaded up from last night. Sorry, I don't know for sure yet. Anybody else? Brian...
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Bob Czerwinski
bczerwin
Mar 2, 2003 11:03 pm
... Just relayed the info to Marsha, who's ready to head to BC providing somebody else will be there tonight. Any takers? Looks like a nice night, too! ...
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Randy Muller
randygmuller
Mar 2, 2003 11:24 pm
My car is still packed, too, but I think my wife would kill me slowly if I went, since I promised to do something else with her tonight!...
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Jane E. Smith
jane95616
Mar 2, 2003 11:30 pm
... Sorry, I won't be able to make two nights in a row. Jane...
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Marsha Robinson <m...
mrobins48
Mar 3, 2003 12:12 am
I'm home now, but if I go observing tonight, I'd like to leave soon-- before 5 pm. LAST CALL FOR NEW MOON AT BLUE CANYON! mars...
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Shneor Sherman
szsherm
Mar 3, 2003 12:58 am
Although it was not a spectacular observing night, I had a lot of fun last night at Fiddletown. The sky was quite usable, and I took the opportunity to check...
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Dennis Beckley
dbeckley94510
Mar 3, 2003 3:55 am
Thanks again Shneor along with Ken for helping me salvage what could have been a disastrous situation after my poor Obsession 18 got dismasted! Those 2 inch...
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Jim Ster
ctmpskatmps
Mar 3, 2003 4:23 am
Hey Dennis, You're Very Welcome! I'm glad to hear they worked out. If anyone else is interested in a similar modification to their ladder, contact me ...
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Mark Wagner
mgw@...
Mar 3, 2003 4:28 am
... Hey Jim, Our hope and thoughts are with Cary and your family for his safe and speedy return. He's one great kid and we'll miss seeing him at SSP this...
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Dennis Beckley
dbeckley94510
Mar 3, 2003 4:28 am
Thanks again Jim. Good luck and God-speed to your son. Hope he returns home safe and sound real soon. Dennis...
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Randy Muller
randygmuller
Mar 3, 2003 5:07 am
... We at Fiddletown figured you were at BC, but not to worry: I think I harassed Jane enough for you and me and several other people who weren't there! I...
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Mark Wagner
mgw@...
Mar 3, 2003 5:11 am
... I'm feelin' it, bud! Gary was really out observing? ;-) Mark...
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Jim Ster
ctmpskatmps
Mar 3, 2003 5:17 am
... It actually sounds like you're still spreading something, although I don't think I've ever heard it referred to as "love" before. "Heifer Dust" maybe,...
