Just wanted to pass on this notice about the July Copper Breads Star Walk. JULY 2004 STARWALK -- COPPER BREAKS STATE PARK It's that time again -- coordinating...
Up until now the faint portion of the Veil know as Pickerings Wisp (or Triangle) has eluded me. With the little Tak I was able to get it in the frame with the...
Welcome to the group Rick! Glad you could drop in. If you get a chance, give us a quick post of your astronomical interests, equipment and where you usually...
Hello Charlie, Thank you for the warm welcome. about me... I live in N.B. Canada, I own a 4.5" bushnell that I purchaced four years or so ago, it was enough...
Thanks for posting Rick I always enjoy hearing what others are doing. I have always intended to make a telescope myself, but have yet to commit the time. Tom...
If you or anyone you know who has a M.S. in either Physics or Astronomy is seeking a job, I know of an opening at Sam Houston State University here in...
If our present material universe is 10 to 20 billion years of age,and if we compare that age with the infinite age of the endless space that houses this...
A sunspot group aimed squarely at Earth has grown to 20 times the size of our planet and has the potential to unleash a major solar storm. The amorphous mix of...
If you get a chance, step out and look South to see the Delta Aquarids meteor showers July 27-30 (peaking). Go to this site for more information on viewing...
Just a reminder that the Perseid meteor showers will peak next week. Next Wednesday night/ Thursday morning should be the best viewing. If weather is clear, I...
Hello all, I just wanted to invite all of you to come to Huntsville, Texas to view the Perseid Meteor Shower. The observatory here at Sam Houston State will...
Repost of the starwalk announcement. Contact Jeff if you can help out. Charlie l AUGUST 2004 STARWALK -- COPPER BREAKS STATE PARK Fun time again! The August...
All: We're having a Perseids watching event in the Dallas area at the site of our First Saturday monthly star party. This is a TAS sponsored event. The site is...
Hi Folks, I just returned from Ft. Davis, TX on an observing trip. My wife and I, and two of our friends, Ron and Reita, just returned from a camping/observing...
Joe Glad to hear you had a good outing and were successful with the Perseid showers. I love the dark Ft. Davis skies. I wish I could have been there for the...
It is official! We, the Huntsville Amateur Astronomy Society along with Sam Houston State University will be hosting our first annual Sam Houston Stardate on...
I am passing on this post about the upcoming Copper Breaks Star Party. SEPTEMBER 2004 STARWALK -- COPPER BREAKS STATE PARK The September 2004 StarWalk will be...
Hi I am new to this group and was wondering if anyone was going to the Okie-Tex star party. Several members of the "Star-Gazers" Yahoo group from North Texas...
I would love to be able to get away, but unfortunately work has been very unaccomodating lately. Great skies up there, and I can heartily recommend it to any...
It was food for the soul to be able to get back out after more than 3 months of no imaging due to consistantly nasty FL summer weather and challenges at work....
"Will do" I have been going to Okie-Tex since it was held at Lake Murray which was only 60 miles from home. It takes 8+ hours to get there now, but the skies...
This is a nice report I received from David Ryle regarding the September Starwalk. Enjoy. September 18, 2004 Copper Breaks State Park Latitude 34.2°N...
I have not been able to see much lately with hurricanes ripping through our area once again. After spending a lot of time on hurricane issues, then cleaning up...
OCTOBER 2004 STARWALK -- COPPER BREAKS STATE PARK Can you believe it? It's already the final StarWalk of the season! Hopefully we'll have a winning streak...