Welcome back from the high seas Tom! Please do plan to join us at Jones Middle School on August 12 - One wee from Wed. to share the night sky. Bird is going...
Hey Rob I am interested in the Baader Planetarium 1.25" OIII but am not able to purchase it at this time.  I will be able to in about probabaly this...
Thanks, George! I'll be happy to give a "what's up" chat--especially now that I'll have time to study beforehand! Still hoping to draw some members out for...
Please join us in the planetarium to hear a presentation about the Max Launch Abort System (MLAS). This is the escape system being planned and tested for use...
I think my dad and I are going to go he's really interested in the MLAS, as am I. Hope to see everyone there! Emily Wiggans EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join...
Hello Everyone! I had a great time last night at the fishing pier beside the James River Bridge. I set up at sunset, and before I had my 120mm out of it's...
Stargazers, I made the big leap and purchased a sextant last night. I've wanted to learn how to use one for years, but was always put off by the cost. ...
Congratulations, Bird. Welcome to the world of navigation where no batteries or electricity is required. Nothing like shooting a sun line or getting a star fix...
Hey Tom, Man, I am so psyched! Especially the part about "pubs". I got that down pretty good at this point, or should I say pint? Clear Dark Skies, Bird...
Stargazers, The Back Bay Amateur Astronomers is meeting at the Norfolk State University Planetarium tonight at 7:30 pm. I'm going and hopefully Judy will be,...
Stargazers, I have Skymaps in my messenger bag for tomorrow night. I'll check tonight after BBAA to confirm that the keys will open the GAP gates. I love...
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Reminder from: vpas Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vpas/cal GAP Stargazing Friday August 7, 2009 All Day (This event repeats every month on the...
Hello Stargazers, is there anyone in the club going to VAAS this year on the 12th September ? I'm planning on leaving New Kent at 6:30 AM in order to get...
Hey Daryl, I've mentioned it to my parents a few times, and I also am interested in checking out the UVA campus (as a potential school), so there's a...
Stargazers, Judy and I passed on checking the gates in the rain the last couple of nights, so we checked this afternoon, and the keys are GAP keys. Life is...
Thanks for the conversation and CCD/astroimaging info tonight Bird and Joel. It was nice to meet you Joel and Bird it's always nice to hear the latest...
Hello everyone, Wouldn't it be neat if someone in VPAS won? Although from the last time I was at YRSP, some of you guys already have scopes this big! Thanks...
Hey Rob, I haven't forgot about putting some shots on the site, but I'll have to wait until I'm somewhere with a faster connection than dial-up at my home. I...
http://www.quia.com/shared/astro Found these free astronomy-related learning activities that teachers or scouts might be interested in. Just passing them along...
The gnats at GAP were almost overwhelming Friday night. Looking for help, I Googled "gnat repellent" where the consensus was that DEET may actually attract the...
... http://www.bugband.net/ I have not tried this on -- uh, (that would be difficult) against gnats, but it works fine so far vs. ticks, my phobia, and I read...
Stargazers, Norfolk Astronomical Society is having their monthly meeting at MRO Computers & Astronomy in Chesapecke tonight at 7 pm. I've got to keep working...
Hey Lisa, I'm sure that we can help with the scope, but keep your expectations low. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. See you on Wednesday....
Hey Claudia, This is the first I've seen or heard of it, too. The information isn't accurate either. Oh well. such is life. I'll be the scapegoat, though....
Hey Rob, I put in the YRSP pic's that I have. I accidentally made one to many ORION Simulator albums, If the moderator is able to delete one I would appreciate...
Hey Daryl, I killed the extra photo, but a couple of them didn't image on my computer. I'm guessing it's the PC / Mac thing. We'll see. Clear Dark Skies, Bird...
