Thanks, Geoff. I know you¡¯re a busy guy.
George
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5 Inch SCT Available for Club Use
Just a reminder that the club's 5 inch SCT is available for club use. Please let me know if you want to use it and I'll make arrangements to get it to you.
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Hi George -
My check is going in the mail tomorrow (Sat).
Cheers!
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On 1/7/25 14:21, GEORGE BLAHUN wrote: Although I¡¯ve sent out individual email receipts for the TAAS dues received so far, I thought I¡¯d double the acknowledgement by listing our current dues paying members here. Our current members are, in order of opening envelopes: Leslie B, Amy S, Jay D, Max M, John N, Jeff D, Dot M, George B.
I will continue to send out receipts and if you don¡¯t get one after a week or so of sending your dues, please let me know.
TAAS dues can be sent to me, made out to TAAS or Thames Amateur Astronomical Society for $15. Thanks.
George
George Blahun
P. O. Box 17
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
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Astronomy programs for Girl Scouts of CT
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I came away with the same thoughts, George. More data, mom!! And now I want to learn more about Enigma Labs. You can see I am not going to get anything useful done :D?
LB
Thanks, Leslie.? I watched it and it was pretty even-handed.? The two things I took away from this are gather more data and reduce the stigma of reporting unusual occurrences.
George
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Thanks, Leslie. I watched it and it was pretty even-handed. The two things I took away from this are gather more data and reduce the stigma of reporting unusual occurrences.
George
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Hi All,
I just saw this... on TV, PBS, at 9p.m. Eastern, Nova will be airing a program on UFOs. Hopefully they will be presenting some of the latest information released by the government.
Enjoy, Leslie
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As of today, 1-22-25, the official TAAS membership is 18. The latest dues were received from Bill P, Gerry K and Deb F. Thanks to everyone who sent in their dues, you can continue to send them to me via check or money order made out to TAAS at:
George Blahun
P. O. Box 17
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
If you¡¯d rather wait to pay in cash or hand me a check you can do that anytime you see me. Thanks.
George
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Night Sky Notes February 2025 Edition
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Then there was me coming to the picnic not even knowing I had the dreaded C word. Even though I wore a mask all the time except when shoveling food.? I just didn't know and still always wear one. Even meeting friends at Barnes and Noble Caf¨¦, we were the only 3 in the Cafe wearing masks - including the Cafe staff! Plus,? I don't or can't drink. John S.
On Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM, GEORGE BLAHUN <ks1u@...> wrote: Jeff et al,
? ? Thanks for checking on this and please don¡¯t make a decision based on my circumstances.? In small venues I probably will be wearing a mask since I really don¡¯t want to come into contact with large groups of people I don¡¯t know.? I¡¯m sure no TAAS member would come to a meeting sick, but when it comes to the general public, especially where alcohol is present, I don¡¯t think that¡¯s the case.? Candidly, I¡¯ d rather wait for warmer weather and an outside or semi enclosed area.
George
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Jeff et al,
Thanks for checking on this and please don¡¯t make a decision based on my circumstances. In small venues I probably will be wearing a mask since I really don¡¯t want to come into contact with large groups of people I don¡¯t know. I¡¯m sure no TAAS member would come to a meeting sick, but when it comes to the general public, especially where alcohol is present, I don¡¯t think that¡¯s the case. Candidly, I¡¯ d rather wait for warmer weather and an outside or semi enclosed area.
George
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Would Penny Lane Pub in Old Saybrook work? It looks like a nice place. Say, 2 or 3 pm??
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Would Penny Lane Pub in Old Saybrook work? It looks like a nice place. Say, 2 or 3 pm??
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All,
It appears that Thimble Islands Old Saybrook location is closing permanently. Any suggestions for an alternative venue?
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Re: January TAAS Monthly Meeting Minutes
Thanks, John.?
I added the dates to the TAAS Groups.io calendar. ?They are:
Saturday, March 29, 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 31, 8:30 pm
Friday, Aug 15 with?rain date Aug 16, 8:30 pm
Friday, Oct 24, with?rain date Saturday Nov 1,?7:00 pm
Also, I believe Deb has added them to the NSN calendar.?
The events are at the Miegs Point Nature Center at Hammonasset Park.?
Usually the Friends of Hammonasset publishes a poster. If they do, I¡¯ll post it to the club, FB, Stars to Stem, etc.?
Mark
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Re: January TAAS Monthly Meeting Minutes
Mark, so quickly and concise. I have no corrections. One question though - where do they take place and what are the Hammonsett /ASNH dates??
If they're only maintained on the ASNH NSN Calendar and not on the Groups.io calendar,? can you please include a link to them in the minutes?
Thank you!
John
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM, Mark Strollo via groups.io <mark@...> wrote: Ten intrepid TAAS members left their cold observing locations to stay inside and join the monthly TAAS Zoom meeting.
Leslie brought us up to date on the status of the Conn College observatory.? Astrometrics Instruments completed the dome automation upgrades last month.? The existing 20 inch RC telescope will need removal before the Planewave 14 inch CDK arrives in March.? Conn College was hoping to sell the old instrument, but its value on the used research telescope market appears to be very small.? Once approved by the school, TAAS hopes to rescue the mirror, cell, and secondary so the mount and steel tube can be scrapped. George has agreed to store the mirrors until a home can be found.
Leslie described details of the various Planewave purchase options and TAAS members discussed the positives and negatives of the Planewave FIeld Rotator.
Leslie is planning a TAAS mirror removal party during the next few weeks.
Deb indicated the Night Sky Network has been updated with the previous and planned TAAS outreach events.? The NSN provided TAAS with several packets of outreach materials which we use and Leslie indicatred she could use some of this material for her upcoming 3rd grade Stars to Stem programs.
John Sillasen showed his new rechargeable battery set up for the AZGTi mount. C lub members suggested some options for mounting of the battery and cable management.
John also mentioned this week's interstate astronomy club sharing events.? John (from ASGH) gave a talk to the Southern Vermont Astronomy group on cold weather? observing.? The following day, Eric Schmidt from SoVerA spoke to ASGH on citizen science participation on exoplanet research.
Leslie described the ongoing efforts at the E. Lyme High School planetarium, including efforts to safely incorporate night time access to an observing area.
George gave a brief treasurers report.? There are 16 paid members, and $4647.10 in the treasury.
Time to get George those dues checks everybody.
Mark Strollo
TAAS? President
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January TAAS Monthly Meeting Minutes
Ten intrepid TAAS members left their cold observing locations to stay inside and join the monthly TAAS Zoom meeting.
Leslie brought us up to date on the status of the Conn College observatory.? Astrometrics Instruments completed the dome automation upgrades last month.? The existing 20 inch RC telescope will need removal before the Planewave 14 inch CDK arrives in March.? Conn College was hoping to sell the old instrument, but its value on the used research telescope market appears to be very small.? Once approved by the school, TAAS hopes to rescue the mirror, cell, and secondary so the mount and steel tube can be scrapped. George has agreed to store the mirrors until a home can be found.
Leslie described details of the various Planewave purchase options and TAAS members discussed the positives and negatives of the Planewave FIeld Rotator.
Leslie is planning a TAAS mirror removal party during the next few weeks.
Deb indicated the Night Sky Network has been updated with the previous and planned TAAS outreach events.? The NSN provided TAAS with several packets of outreach materials which we use and Leslie indicatred she could use some of this material for her upcoming 3rd grade Stars to Stem programs.
John Sillasen showed his new rechargeable battery set up for the AZGTi mount. C lub members suggested some options for mounting of the battery and cable management.
John also mentioned this week's interstate astronomy club sharing events.? John (from ASGH) gave a talk to the Southern Vermont Astronomy group on cold weather? observing.? The following day, Eric Schmidt from SoVerA spoke to ASGH on citizen science participation on exoplanet research.
Leslie described the ongoing efforts at the E. Lyme High School planetarium, including efforts to safely incorporate night time access to an observing area.
George gave a brief treasurers report.? There are 16 paid members, and $4647.10 in the treasury.
Time to get George those dues checks everybody.
Mark Strollo
TAAS? President
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Re: January Meeting Tomorrow?
I¡¯m going to miss it again. Sorry.?
Amy
On Jan 16, 2025 at 11:02?AM -0500, Gerry via groups.io <gvkopcsay@...>, wrote:
Zoom link for tonight¡¯s TAAS meeting.
Gerry
Topic: January TAAS Meeting
Time: Jan 16, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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On Jan 16, 2025, at 10:21 AM, Mark Strollo via groups.io <mark@...> wrote:
Zoom meeting it is, then!
Thanks for setting up the link, Gerry.
See you all tonight.
Mark
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM, GEORGE BLAHUN <ks1u@...> wrote:
I¡¯m fine for a Zoom.
George
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I have a couple of eclipse glasses; where can I send them?
Fair Winds, Clear Skies, Calm Seas,
Max
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Re: January Meeting Tomorrow?
Zoom link for tonight¡¯s TAAS meeting.
Gerry
Topic: January TAAS Meeting
Time: Jan 16, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 838 0480 1776
Passcode: 622950
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On Jan 16, 2025, at 10:21 AM, Mark Strollo via groups.io <mark@...> wrote:
Zoom meeting it is, then!
Thanks for setting up the link, Gerry.
See you all tonight.
Mark
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM, GEORGE BLAHUN <ks1u@...> wrote:
I¡¯m fine for a Zoom.
George
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Re: January Meeting Tomorrow?
Zoom meeting it is, then! Thanks for setting up the link, Gerry.? See you all tonight.? Mark
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM, GEORGE BLAHUN < ks1u@...> wrote: I¡¯m fine for a Zoom.
George
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