Brid and Chris, I have that day off, so I have no problem running the GAP again. If i do need to get the keys i will be down tomorrow night to watch the...
10274
Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 7, 2009 2:29 pm
Stargazers, Ian and his buddy Tom are going to meet up with me at the Taphouse tonight after work for dinner. I'm guessing that I won't get there until about a...
10273
George Curran
currange74
Jul 7, 2009 12:19 pm
How We Remember Apollo Dr. Roger D. Launius, National Air and Space Museum TUESDAY: July 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Air and Space Center in downtown...
10272
Chris Hendricks
mugo_pine
Jul 7, 2009 2:30 am
I'll think on that one. If no one else offers to do it I will, but until thin lets see....
10271
Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 6, 2009 3:55 pm
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Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 6, 2009 2:19 pm
Hey Barbara, No reservations. No cost. No worries. We start by 7 pm, so a 6:45 pm arrival is suggested. First come - first in. We can only seat sixty. Jones...
10269
currange74
Jul 6, 2009 2:01 pm
Another piece of good news about the new Jones Principal is that he taught science for 7 years before moving into the admin work, so I believe that we will...
10267
currange74
Jul 6, 2009 1:54 pm
Hi George, I usually try to get there by 6 PM to help open up and set up. I know that Bird is usually there before me or very soon after I get there. I would...
10266
Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 6, 2009 1:41 pm
Stargazers, Mac, George, and I introduced ourselves to Dr. Dan Bowling last Thursday. He is the new Jones Magnet Middle School's principal. George had put...
10265
George Reynolds
pathfinder027
Jul 6, 2009 1:36 pm
George, What time can I get to the planetarium to set up? Also, I am not sure what the traffic is like, since I don't usually venture that direction at that...
10264
Tom Wiggans
tomwiggans
Jul 6, 2009 1:27 pm
Good morning, Bird. There's a distinct possibility of a third go for us this coming weekend, if all stays calm from a calendar standpoint. You know well that...
10263
Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 6, 2009 12:13 pm
Stargazers, I need someone to take the lead at Grundland Astronomy Park on the seventeenth this month. I already have Skymaps printed. Clear Dark Skies, Bird...
10262
Glendon Howell
howellgl@...
Jul 6, 2009 11:45 am
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing 40 years ago this month on July 20, 1969, man first landed and walked on the surface of our nearest...
10261
Chris Hendricks
mugo_pine
Jul 5, 2009 3:32 am
I really do enjoy coming out and spending time with all my astrobuds. It's nice to have a supprisingly clear night after so long not being able to observe for...
10260
Harry Abramson
hbabramson
Jul 4, 2009 5:19 am
Regrettably, Kathy and I won't be able to make it down to FL for this one. We'll be thinking positive thoughts, however, for a successful, on-time launch....
10259
Bird Taylor
lawrencewtay...
Jul 4, 2009 5:02 am
Stargazers, Chris and I really enjoyed our couple of hours observing session tonight. Mosquitos were light, but biting none-the-less. Clouds eventually chased...
10258
NIck DePaulo
nickde60
Jul 3, 2009 11:09 pm
Thanks Bird I had alredy decided I didn't want to fool with the tunnel tonight. Though I will miss sitting under the clouds and discussing life in general. ...
10257
Bird Taylor
lawrencewtay...
Jul 3, 2009 10:28 pm
Hey Nick, No worries. The clouds are rolling in here, too, with a very light breeze. Lots of strong shadows still, though. The Moon will dominate all viewing,...
10255
Bird Taylor
lawrencewtay...
Jul 3, 2009 10:20 pm
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NIck DePaulo
nickde60
Jul 3, 2009 8:05 pm
Hey Bird I just remembered the tunnel is still screwed up. This may stop me even if the clouds don't. Took my daughter leaving from here yesterday...
10253
NIck DePaulo
nickde60
Jul 3, 2009 7:46 pm
Hey Bird Happy fourth. I'm going to try to make it out tonight hope the clouds don't come in!! Nick Hey Bird Happy fourth. I'm going to try to make it out...
10252
Bird Taylor
lawrencewtay...
Jul 3, 2009 2:05 pm
Stargazers, Celebrate the holiday tomorrow by warming up first tonight out at the GAP. Sunset is 8:28 pm with Civil Twilight ending at 8:59 pm, so I'll be at...
10251
Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 2, 2009 5:36 pm
Hey Emily, I'm flexible, and I don't work Fridays anymore, so I'm even more open than before. Harry & Kathy? Anyone want to meet us in FL? Clear Dark Skies, ...
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Emily wiggans
wiggydawombat
Jul 2, 2009 4:40 pm
Not entirely sure of what our schedule is, but my dad and I are certainly still interested if it works out! Emily Wiggans EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me...
10249
vpas@yahoogroups.com
Jul 2, 2009 3:56 pm
Reminder from: vpas Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vpas/cal GAP Stargazing Friday July 3, 2009 All Day (This event repeats every month on the first...
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Chris Hendricks
mugo_pine@...
Jul 2, 2009 12:57 pm
Hello astrobuds, Â I just thought I would let you know I posted a couple more photos for you to enjoy. I haven't really take proper adantage of taking photos...
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Bird Taylor
lawrencewtay...
Jul 1, 2009 11:29 pm
Shuttlegazers, Leak test today for hydrogen venting passed with flying colors. No leak detected at all. Very nice and very welcome news: ...
10246
George Curran
currange74
Jul 1, 2009 12:30 pm
Planetarium presentation and Open House for Stargazers. Please join us in the planetarium to hear a presentation about the ³connections² to the stars and...
10245
Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 1, 2009 12:12 pm
Stargazers, The Back Bay Amateur Astronomers is participating in another observing opportunity at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk tonight. I expect Solar scopes...
10244
Lawrence W. Taylor III
lawrencewtay...
Jul 1, 2009 12:02 pm
Stargazers, Another yummy, fun, and thought provoking night at Marker 20. Thanks everyone for coming out and making it another memorable night. There was lots...