Okay who is planning on going to this? Time to start sorting out the vacation plans for next year. I have been to the BFSP (held in Sept) but it looks like I...
College creek works for me...Skies at GAP actually look better (per clearsky) than at College Creek. There is a three hour block after midnight that is rated...
Well I have tried calling Bird but got his answering machine. Let's say we make the determination on where to go at 1600. I am heading up to Williamsburg to do...
Everyone- Dave Snyder here again. Just let me know where we are going to set up.I know at CC we don't need to coordinate for access or anything like that. I ...
Talked to Bird and Tom has his keys to the GAP so looks like tonight will be College Creek. For those of you who need directions... Take 64 west towards...
Greetz from Hampton! New to the group, but I believe Bird is the guy I sold the 10" Hardin Dob to. Anyway, I got an 8" Meade LX-90 and am planning on taking it...
Hey Jon, Bear and Dave are already out there and report that the sky is fantastic. I hoping to get some wheels after my daughter gets back from her movie....
Well the sky WAS fantastic. High clouds coming in now. Saturn was awesome, took 400x magnification. Debating about packing up. Dave already left. --Bear...
Hey Bear, Judy just got back with Lauren. Sorry about the dew. I don't have any dew heaters for the BTI. I'll be glad when Ian gets his truck going again....
Bird, You wopuld have definitely needed something for the bti, the dew drove swamped David's 13 inch. Hopefully conditions will be as nice on friday at the...
Happy New Years everyone. Sorry I didn't make it out to CC tonight. I forgot to log on and check for the location. Sounds like it went great for everyone...
Looks like we missed you guys! We got a little lost and got there around 1030. We had a great time looking at Saturn, too. Hopefully we'll catch you next...
All, Going through the membership lists, changing individuals to non-moderation and sending out reactivation requests to those that bounce, trying to clean up...
Jon, Sorry I didn't get a chance to hook up with you, I wimped out around 10ish. Got suckered into thinking I could get by without boots out there and the...
Nic and Traci, Sorry I couldn't hold out longer, hopefully next time I will be better prepared. How long did you guys stay out there? As you said Saturn was...
No sweat bro. I wasn't sure where you guys were located exactly as I don't know that area that well so I ended up setting up across from the parking lot in the...
Man, I wish I had been there. Sounds like it was great. But, alas, I had automotive troubles. Got stuck at my brothers place in Chesapeake. Oh well, maybe next...
Next on NOVA: "Welcome to Mars" http://www.pbs.org/nova/mars/ Broadcast: January 4, 2005 (NOVA airs Tuesdays on PBS at 8 p.m. Check your local listings as ...
Take a "tour" of the night sky "stars" inside the planetarium and learn some winter constellations. If you just got a new telescope - bring it and get help to...
Everyone- This is Dave Snyder here. It looks like I can make it to this; I'm off that night. Do you need me to bring any equipment or anything? Also, I will be...
Troy, I think I might have one extra, let me check my list. I think pretty much everyone has picked up their copies so far. clear skies bear -- Bear aka...
Anyone catch the NOVA special on the rovers? I was under the weather and missed it. Happy Belated Birthday to SPIRIT - one year on the ground as of the 3rd....
Hey Bear, I caught it. Thanks for the heads-up. It was a general overview with the emphasis on the geology and finding of water indicating materials. Go NASA!...
Stargazers, I hope to finish working on Ian's truck in time tomorrow in order to make the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers meeting. It's at 7:30 pm at the ...
Lawrence The BBAA meeting tomorrow has been moved to the Cox crossway center in Chesapeake. The Directions are in the newsletter. If you need them I will dig...
