Just wanted to let the group know that my C8 plus accessories are on Astromart if anyone is interested. It is add number 557086. I have also listed a Meade 5x...
Friends - Please join us this Saturday, 04/05, at Mark Manner's Spot Observatory for the BSAS Messier Marathon. As you may recall, last month's scheduled date...
We have decided to put our trust in the weather forcast and the Clear Sky Clock and go ahead with tonight's Messier Marathon. Donna Hummel will be providing...
Thanks again, Mark and Anne, for your hospitality last evening. I believe everyone had a nice time despite the poor weather conditions. Hope you enjoy the...
On Saturday evening, we had a Star Party at TAO with most of the stars inside. There were clouds, of course, but a lot of teens showed up anyway. Everyone...
I agree!! Thanks to Mark, Anne, and Donna... Too bad we couldn't do it tonight (Sunday) - it looks pretty good from my back yard! Steve Wheeler TN-USA ...
With sky watching season in full swing now, I have some good opportunities to play with a new toy, AT 66mm refractor. I must admit this scope has be nothing...
The public star party at Warner Park scheduled for tonight (Saturday, April 12) has been canceled due to the expected cloud cover. Terry Reeves President -...
Thanks to Joseph Boyd of Nashville for writing a very fine letter to the Roane County News. This is in support of our Light Conservation Resolution. The ...
Friends - I am putting some of my lesser-used gear up for sale to finance some other equip purcheses to further my dslr imaging pursuits and get back into some...
I have a year or so old SBIG ST-402ME cooled ccd camera for sale. I bought it to do spectroscopy, but sold the spectrograph and haven't used the camera. I am...
The Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society in Nashville invites everyone to attend a program by Dr. Richard W. Schmude, Jr., Professor of Chemistry at Gordon...
I will be out of the office starting 05/05/2008 and will not return until 05/19/2008. I will respond to your message when I return. If you need assistance...
Robert, Owen and I had telescopes out for the citizens of Kingston on Sunday evening. We talked with a Kingston city councilman and learned that the local ...
I thought I would give some of my fellow club members a chance to purchase my Meade LXD55 AR6 for $750. Below is the ad I'll be putting on Astromart. I have...
Hi All, Being new to TN I want to get your thoughts on the overall seeing conditions in this area. What time of year offers the best seeing conditions, and...
All depends on several factors. The max I push is 60X per inch but the most comfortable is about 40X per inch and all depends on target. A lot depends on...
if you are in the business and are biased about your product it tells me you have pride in your product. What is a wedge? I have a star seeker 130mm go to...
Welcome to TN. We just moved here from the mountains of GA and I find that the sky's are almost as good. Now that's relative I know but living about 55 miles...
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thought this might interest some of the local astronomy and radio community == 1 of 1 == Date: Mon, May 12 2008 2:00 pm From: Richard Pirko It is with great...
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Kris, I had the pleasure of meeting Ron Parise in Green Bank, WV several years ago. He spoke at StarQuest star party. He was warm and funny and very kind to...
Astronomers, Come to TAO tonight for early solar viewing and views of the Moon, Mars, Mercury (perhaps) and Saturn (later, dodging the clouds). Radio...
Thanks for posting the Phoenix/JPL link. It is a very interesting web site. I am very excited about this mission. Thank goodness for HD DVRs. I should be...
Friends - I thought I'd put some new images up before leaving on vacation. The Rosette Nebula turned out well, despite shooting with an unmodified dslr. The...
Steve, My name is Phil and I do not post, just read. Your shots are nothing short of amazing and I just wanted you to know how much i enjoy seeing your work. ...