Hey, Here is the file with some of the public viewing areas around Titusville, FL. The next launch is currently for the 13th at 7:17 am. Check out the current...
All, I just came across this description of Explore Scientific Corporations's 14mm 100 degree FOV (yes same AFOV as Ethos) and it is Nitrogen Purged. The link...
Michael Klosterman
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Jun 2, 2009 2:39 am
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wow - this looks like a great eyepiece. good luck with father's day! ... wow - this looks like a great eyepiece. good luck with father's day! On Mon, Jun 1,...
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Jun 2, 2009 3:36 pm
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Hey Guys and Gals, I am starting to do this Astromart thing and had a question. Does anyone know what the different colored stares on the ratings mean? I see...
Hey Guys and Gals, I have some more information on the Bethel Science Fair here like directions and my chats with Scott Deane. Bird, would you be will to help...
"Come look at the Moon!"Â It reminds me of the documentary film I saw of John Dobson on the sidewalks of San Francisco, urging folks to come look through his...
great report george. we've done this at waterside in the past, with similar oohs and ahs - even thru my little 60 mm scope. truth is, most folks have never...
dennis rowley
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Jun 4, 2009 3:33 pm
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Reminder from: vpas Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vpas/cal GAP Stargazing Friday June 5, 2009 All Day (This event repeats every month on the first...
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Space Shuttle Atlantis finally arrived home at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on the back of its specially-built Boeing 747 transport aircraft. For a...
Stargazers, The Back Bay Amateur Astronomers meeting is tonight in the Norfolk State University's Planetarium at 7:30 pm. I'm planning on going over. Hope to...
how often are those boardwalk astronomy events? it'd be cool to go to one... Emily Wiggans EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me To: vpas@yahoogroups.com From:...
Skywatchers Club members and others interested in astronomy, A club meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, at the York County Library (Tabb branch, at 100...
There are five more BWA events on the schedule: 3 in July, 1 in August, and 1 in September. The dates in July are 1 July, 7 July, and 30 July. George R...
I am forwarding this info from a fellow BBAA club member, Kent Blackwell: Occultation of Antares by the Moon: Saturday, June 6, 2009 Begins: 11:10 pm Mid...
Stargazers, Sunset is 8:22 and Civil Twilight ends at 8:53 pm, so how about gates open at 8:40 pm or so? Or should I say umbrellas up at that point. I'll have...
thanks, hope to go to one! Emily Wiggans EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me To: vpas@yahoogroups.com From: pathfinder027@... Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009...
Stargazers, As forecasted, rain, rain, and more rain. Thankfully Judy lent me the CR-V so at least I was dry. I got out to the gates by 8:30 pm and sat at the...
I don't know if anyone else noticed, but in the Life healt & fitness section of the Daily Press today there was an article about the GAP and a climbing course...
Hey Bird, I'm planning on attending and can take on Star Tour duties if no one else wants it. Can't say long after due to working very early the next day. Tom...
So, I had all my stuff set up to watch the occultation of Antares. I can see it and the moon bright shining. I figure it's got about 30 minutes before it goes...
Planetarium presentation and Open House for Stargazers. Please join us in the planetarium to hear a presentation about the famous scientist and astronomer,...
Stargazers, Tonight is the Norfolk Astronomical Society's meeting at MRO Computers & Astronomy in Chesapeake from 7-9 pm. I'm planning on going. Clear Dark...
Hey Bird, I haven't been on the site here in a while and just read your report, I was wondering how it went. Thanks for representing VPAS at YRSP, sounds like...
Hello Stargazers, The 2009 VAAS is going to be in Charlottesville this year on September the 12th so mark your calenders. Here is the address to get more info ...
VAAS 2009 33rd Annual Virginia Association of Astronomical Societies Annual Conference Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:00 am – midnight Sessions will be held...