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Re: Observing Report, April 13
By Bruce McGlashan <mcglashanb2@...> · #383 ·
Re: Observing Report, April 13
Yeah, what a great laugh that was... For those of you who have "The Backyard Astronomer" book handy, you can see what I call 'the face' on page 159, except that we were looking at it sideways in the
By r.prevost@... · #382 ·
Re: Observing Report, April 13
Great report, Matt. Your marvelous descriptions of things that I had looked at too revealed to me the difference that experience (and maybe better eyes) makes in observing. Gotta get me more of that
By Bruce McGlashan <mcglashanb2@...> · #381 ·
Re: Observing Report, April 13
Some of my recollections: a Which I believe Roland was describing as being a face - someone else was up the 25" (Matt??) and was asking whether two of the galaxies were Roland's nose. Which
By rob.robotham@... · #380 ·
Re: Cadets at Mike's tonite - on!
This is good to hear, 'cause first of all I'm at home writing this now instead of being on the road (or being there). And secondly if I was on the road, I'd probably nodd off and be off the road.
By rob.robotham@... · #379 ·
Cadets at Mike's tonite - on!
Just got off the phone with Mike Wirths and Jean Dorais. Due to the iffy state of the weather, substantially fewer cadets are attending. Mike welcomes anyone who had intended on coming to assist,
By r.prevost@... · #378 ·
Re: Observing Report, April 13
Indeed Hmm, here are a few more: IC4616, the 15th magnitude galaxy between NGC6207 and M13 M42 (with 1/5th aperture of the 25") m64 m106 ngc3079. we just zipped past it on the way to the double
By attilla.danko@... · #377 ·
Re: Observing Report, April 13
A most excellent report there Matt, with all the main highlights. Janice and I read it together and two lines made us laugh out loud. 1- Catch me I'm gonna fall off this ladder. ( 10 sec.
By r.prevost@... · #376 ·
cloudy night links, was Re: Beginner's Corner-Binaries to test optics?(longish)
Ok. I've added a "cloudy night links" to the bookmark section and filled with the last few cloudy night links. By the way "cloudy night links" is not a monopoly. I encourage everyone to post cool
By attilla.danko@... · #375 ·
Re: Observing Report, April 13
I enjoyed your repeort very much Matt. Yes, observing with Mike W is always fun. It an unbeatable combination of Mike's congeniality, Mike's fine toys, and the good skies there. Last night was
By Attilla Danko <attilla.danko@...> · #374 ·
Observing Report, April 13
Hello All, Here is my report: Equuleus Observatory Report Date: April 13, 2001 Time: 9:00pm-2:30am Limiting Magnitude: 6.4 Seeing: 8/10 Transparency: Excellent Roland Prevost, Attilla Danko,
By Matt Weeks <mweeks@...> · #373 ·
Re: Go for observing
I'll be there - timing depending on the behaviour of little monsters. very close by so I'll be optimistic and say its a go for tonight! are uncertain give me a call a little
By rob.robotham@... · #372 ·
Re: Go for observing
Cool. I'll be there. Probably after 20:00. -ad
By Attilla Danko <attilla.danko@...> · #371 ·
Go for observing
Hi all! Well even though its still cloudy here the sat pics show clear very close by so I'll be optimistic and say its a go for tonight! The wind seems to be lessening as well, so if there are those
By Mike Wirths <mwirths@...> · #370 ·
Re: Beginner's Corner-Binaries to test optics?(longish)
Roland, Well written piece. I like your Beginner's corner series. Would it be posible to put your articals in the files section so people wouldn't have to wade back in to the history to read
By Matt Weeks <mweeks@...> · #369 ·
Beginner's Corner-Binaries to test optics?(longish)
Test Your Optics by Splitting Binaries? Binary or multiple stars provide their own unique pleasures for an observer. I particularly enjoy such systems when they exhibit contrasts either in colour
By r.prevost@... · #368 ·
Tonight at mikes!
I hope the weather Gods/Goddesses are with us since I really need some old photons. Mike I'd love to join the group at your place tonight, so just let us know with a go/nogo. Now I'm off to the
By zeidler@... · #367 ·
Re: What would you prefer?
Great! I'll see you all around 8:00 then, I'll give a go no-go around 6:00. Bruce I"ll upload a map for my spot on the OAF e-group shortly, bring whatever astro-stuff you want!! see you soon Mike
By Mike Wirths <mwirths@...> · #365 ·
New file uploaded to OAFs
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the OAFs group. File : /Maps/map.jpg Uploaded by : mwirths@...
By OAFs@... · #366 ·
Re: What would you prefer?
Bruce, If you would like to follow me, we could meet somewhere in Kanata. Just a thought, Matt it. Let's are the When would (mainly
By Matt Weeks <mweeks@...> · #364 ·