Astronomers, As previously announced, there will be no ORION meeting on Jan. 2. The meeting will be next week, Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Oak Ridge Civic...
Good Morning, Thanks to Damon Lawrence for a good summary article (below), although I must admit that I squirmed a couple of times and that I wish that SRSS...
FYI Please Help Spread the Word How to Use Your New Astronomy Toys Woo hoo! You got the astronomy gift you wanted for Christmas. Boo hoo.... The skies didn’t...
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Jan 4, 2008 6:58 pm
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Weather permitting, we will have a private star party for all BSAS members at Mile Marker 433.5 on the Natchez Trace parkway. Check back for a update before...
Hi All, The 2008 Tennessee Spring Star Party will be held April 4-6 at beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park, in Pikeville, Tn. As in the past, there will be...
In the absence of Steve, it falls to me to call the star party tonight. It looks like the clouds will not cooperate tonight. The dark sky clock for Nashville...
For all of those who want the words so they may sing along at parties and bars. :>) UJ http://www.lyricsdepot.com/monty-python/galaxy-song.html [Non-text...
Francis' article (attached) was published in the Jan. 25 edition of Roane County News. It's an excellent response to the misguided 'pull down your blinds'...
What made Hsi and Ho so special? The most ancient report of a solar eclipse is in Chinese records. The eclipse came without warning, according to legend,...
OK, it's not exactly astronomy, but might be interesting to some list members. The Physics of Super Heroes A lecture by Dr. James Kakalios Friday, February 8,...
Kris McCall
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Feb 6, 2008 4:59 pm
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Just in case anyone wants to try to volunteer. If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online. Hands On Nashville, in cooperation with the...
When I lived in Detroit I had a friend who took a job with a high tech firm near Boston to fabricate optics for what we later found out was the Corunna? spy...
If you haven't looked outside yet today, it is b-you-tiful. Tonight's star party is a GO!!! a few quick reminders: 1. The observing site was changed to...
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Feb 9, 2008 7:54 pm
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Dear Friends, I've got a question for you which has so far been stumping us here. We are trying to find an extremely high resolution photo of a rocket launch...
Kris McCall
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Feb 18, 2008 5:58 pm
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Try this http://weblogs.marylandweather.com/dawn%20launch%20-%20NASA.jpg Bill From: tnastronomy@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tnastronomy@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
Kris, I have forwarded your request to the lady in our PR office at Marshall Space Flight Center that handles museum requests. They have some great stuff...
It looks to me like we are on for tonight. Very low chance of precipitation and partly cloudy skies should provide at least intermittent views of the moon....
I just talked to Kris. The party is on. Remember that this is the last chance for a lunar eclipse for a while. We need BSAS members with scopes. If the clouds...
what time is this event? I have not yet attended one of your events, but this sounds awesome. Can i bring friends and children??? Jacquelyn Sessoms ...
Jackie Sessoms
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Feb 20, 2008 9:28 pm
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Jackie, Yes, bring friends and children. The time is from 7 to 9:30 pm. Dress WARMLY because it will be COLDDDDD. Partial phase starts at 7:43 with totality...
Kris McCall
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Feb 20, 2008 9:32 pm
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Jacquelyn, The time for the event is from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. It is at the Adventure Science Center, and it is most definitely open to the public. For more...
Hi Folks, The Cumberland Astronomical Society will be hosting a Lunar Eclipse Party at the model airplane field in Lock 4 Park in Gallatin. Telescopes and...
Same here at the Science Center. Come on down! Kris...
Kris McCall
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Feb 20, 2008 11:57 pm
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Hello All, Below is the speaker schedule for TSSP 2008, April 4-6 TENNESSEE SPRING STAR PARTY 2008 FRIDAY APRIL 4TH 2:00 pm Observation field open for set up ...
Wow!!! Thanks so much! How much does htis event cost??? Jacquelyn Sessoms 615-832-5367 www.jackie.mymedicalquotes.com To: tnastronomy@...:...
Jackie Sessoms
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Feb 21, 2008 4:11 pm
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Hi Kris I may have some photos that you can use. Several years ago I obtained a pass to an area of KSC that was two miles away from the shuttle when it ...
Frank You definately have had an opportunity of a lifetime. I have ALWAYS wanted to experience this myself and have been unable to attend myself. I would love...