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On Apr 19, 2025, at 2:26 PM, John A. Sillasen via < jasillasen@...> wrote:
I really like the membership brochure. Thank you for adding it.
I didn't print a copy.??
Is this a Trifold document? How does the form line up?? Is this one page or two?? Dotted lines down the side would make it easier to cut and Mail if that's do-able.
I am hoping Lee can duplicate that membership form in a PDF with a Join Us link from the menu.? Along with the form can be the existing Contact Us for more information and questions with the link that goes to George.??
I am truly hoping that an actual membership form makes his job easier and instead of him having to write up send us check to:?? He can just put a link in the email to the Join Us page.
My 4.5 cents.? I wrote more paragraphs than 2 cents would be worth.
Other than that and what Jerry references, fire when all else is ready.
Lee, are you OK with doing a Join Us page??
Thank you!
John Sillasen?
On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM, Jerry T via Mark, just one comment. The image of the Waterford eclipse event has been stretched far too much to horizontally rendering the humans as, well, especially altitudinally challenged.? I think we should correct it.? Other than that, ?I love the brochure!
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I really like the membership brochure. Thank you for adding it.
I didn't print a copy.??
Is this a Trifold document? How does the form line up?? Is this one page or two?? Dotted lines down the side would make it easier to cut and Mail if that's do-able.
I am hoping Lee can duplicate that membership form in a PDF with a Join Us link from the menu.? Along with the form can be the existing Contact Us for more information and questions with the link that goes to George.??
I am truly hoping that an actual membership form makes his job easier and instead of him having to write up send us check to:?? He can just put a link in the email to the Join Us page.
My 4.5 cents.? I wrote more paragraphs than 2 cents would be worth.
Other than that and what Jerry references, fire when all else is ready.
Lee, are you OK with doing a Join Us page??
Thank you!
John Sillasen?
On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM, Jerry T via groups.io <jerry@...> wrote: Mark, just one comment. The image of the Waterford eclipse event has been stretched far too much to horizontally rendering the humans as, well, especially altitudinally challenged.? I think we should correct it.? Other than that, ?I love the brochure!
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Jerry
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Mark, just one comment. The image of the Waterford eclipse event has been stretched far too much to horizontally rendering the humans as, well, especially altitudinally challenged.? I think we should correct it.? Other than that, ?I love the brochure!
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Jerry
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Re: Sad News About Fred Espenak
Yeah sorry I forgot to mention that at the meeting. I knew him just a bit through DayStar at SolarFestUSA & he was College roommate to one of my ASGH Club members I've known since I joined. Scott said he was destined for greatness back then and he was right!? Huge loss to us all and a very personable gentleman.?
Sad indeed.? Thank you, Lee.
John?
On Sat, Apr 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM, Lee P. via groups.io <lee.polikoff@...> wrote:
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Yes. ?Thanks, Deb!
Any corrections before we print up a bunch?
Mark
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great brochure!
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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-------- Original message -------- From: "Deb Fennell via groups.io" <debskifennell1617@...> Date: 4/17/25 19:55 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [TAASCT] Brochure
Deb
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Missed it. I have been imaging/viewing in Leo tonight.
Great meeting. Thanks everybody. Did anybody see the double double next to Jupiter after the meeting? Mark
On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM, Lee P. via < lee.polikoff@...> wrote: Also we need to discuss the following:
On Sat 5/17 the SAS club, in cooperation with the Town of Madison is doing a public outreach event at?
in Madison. It would be great if the club could assist by bringing scopes to this inaugural event.
On Apr 17, 2025, at 6:11 PM, Mark Strollo via
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mark@...> wrote:
Oh.? That¡¯s right.? Thanks, Leslie.?
Updated Agenda:
?- TAAS Club growth topics.? Mark - most of meeting.
? ?- Outreach
? ?- Social Media
? ?- Turnover
- Conn College Observatory update.? Leslie - 2 minutes.
- Outreach/Night Sky Network.? Deb - 2 minutes.
- Treasurer report.? George - 2 minutes.
- Calendar.? Mark / Deb 5 minutes.
? ?- Hamden Library Hubble Telescope Anniversary & Solar Observing 3-5 PM
? ?- Lyme Land Trust Friday April 25 8 PM
? ?- Messier Marathon Fri April 25 or Sat 26
? ?- Groton STEAM Day April 29 5-7 Catherine Kolnaski School
?- NEAF discussions/bragging/apology for upcoming clouds. Remainder of meeting.
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See you at 7.
Mark
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SAS Salt Meadow Public Star Parties
As promised the event description to be posted to the general public is as follows.
I plan to be there an hour in advance to set up for each event. I am planning on getting traffic cones from the town of Madison to block our observing area and we've had a club member volunteer for parking control.
Please note the map link at the very bottom which will show the observing area /public and astronomer parking/ etc...
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The Shoreline Astronomical Society (SAS), a local 501(c)(3), has organized quarterly star parties at Salt Meadow Park (1362 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443), which are free and open to the public. People of all ages and backgrounds, including children, are welcome.?
Please join us for the opportunity to look through different types of telescopes, get hands-on experience using a club telescope, and discuss observing, telescopes, and all things astronomical.?
Some helpful notes to get the most from our Star Parties:
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Please join us early in the event if possible to avoid light from car headlights
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If you bring a flashlight, please bring a red light to preserve visual dark adaption
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Please leave your canine companions at home for this event; even well-behaved pups on a leash can sometimes get tangled in observing equipment/tripods/legs in the dark
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Bring your binoculars or telescope (we can help you figure out how to use your equipment if you need help)
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If it is cloudy or otherwise unfavorable for observing please check our social media accounts or our website () for a weather cancellation up to 2 hours before the event.
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If the weather is ideal, please dress warmly, bring effective bug spray, and a warm drink
Dates and Times as Follows
Please RSVP via shorelineastronomicalsociety@...
May 17th - 8:30-10:30 PM
July 26th - 9:00-11:00 PM
October 4th - 8:00 - 10:00 PM
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https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Great meeting. Thanks everybody. Did anybody see the double double next to Jupiter after the meeting? Mark
On Thu, Apr 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM, Lee P. via groups.io < lee.polikoff@...> wrote: Also we need to discuss the following:
On Sat 5/17 the SAS club, in cooperation with the Town of Madison is doing a public outreach event at?
in Madison. It would be great if the club could assist by bringing scopes to this inaugural event.
On Apr 17, 2025, at 6:11 PM, Mark Strollo via
<
mark@...> wrote:
Oh. ?That¡¯s right. ?Thanks, Leslie.?
Updated Agenda:
?- TAAS Club growth topics.? Mark - most of meeting.
? ?- Outreach
? ?- Social Media
? ?- Turnover
- Conn College Observatory update.? Leslie - 2 minutes.
- Outreach/Night Sky Network.? Deb - 2 minutes.
- Treasurer report.? George - 2 minutes.
- Calendar.? Mark / Deb 5 minutes.
? ?- Hamden Library Hubble Telescope Anniversary & Solar Observing 3-5 PM
? ?- Lyme Land Trust Friday April 25 8 PM
? ?- Messier Marathon Fri April 25 or Sat 26
? ?- Groton STEAM Day April 29 5-7 Catherine Kolnaski School
?- NEAF discussions/bragging/apology for upcoming clouds. Remainder of meeting.
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See you at 7.
Mark
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Deb Fennell
Debskifennell1617@...
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Also we need to discuss the following:
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On Sat 5/17 the SAS club, in cooperation with the Town of Madison is doing a public outreach event at?in Madison. It would be great if the club could assist by bringing scopes to this inaugural event.
On Apr 17, 2025, at 6:11 PM, Mark Strollo via < mark@...> wrote:
Oh. ?That¡¯s right. ?Thanks, Leslie.?
Updated Agenda:
?- TAAS Club growth topics.? Mark - most of meeting.
? ?- Outreach
? ?- Social Media
? ?- Turnover
- Conn College Observatory update.? Leslie - 2 minutes.
- Outreach/Night Sky Network.? Deb - 2 minutes.
- Treasurer report.? George - 2 minutes.
- Calendar.? Mark / Deb 5 minutes.
? ?- Hamden Library Hubble Telescope Anniversary & Solar Observing 3-5 PM
? ?- Lyme Land Trust Friday April 25 8 PM
? ?- Messier Marathon Fri April 25 or Sat 26
? ?- Groton STEAM Day April 29 5-7 Catherine Kolnaski School
?- NEAF discussions/bragging/apology for upcoming clouds. Remainder of meeting.
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See you at 7.
Mark
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Oh. ?That¡¯s right. ?Thanks, Leslie.?
Updated Agenda:
?- TAAS Club growth topics.? Mark - most of meeting.
? ?- Outreach
? ?- Social Media
? ?- Turnover
- Conn College Observatory update.? Leslie - 2 minutes.
- Outreach/Night Sky Network.? Deb - 2 minutes.
- Treasurer report.? George - 2 minutes.
- Calendar.? Mark / Deb 5 minutes.
? ?- Hamden Library Hubble Telescope Anniversary & Solar Observing 3-5 PM
? ?- Lyme Land Trust Friday April 25 8 PM
? ?- Messier Marathon Fri April 25 or Sat 26
? ?- Groton STEAM Day April 29 5-7 Catherine Kolnaski School
?- NEAF discussions/bragging/apology for upcoming clouds. Remainder of meeting.
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See you at 7.
Mark
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Mark,? forget the timer. You're going to need a gong and a hook! Especially if NEAF attendees start yaking about the new toys they got there! BTW, a NEAF discussion is not on the agenda??!
LB
Leslie has it right.?
Set up before the meeting.
Listen till the end. (Twilight ends at 8:30.)
Observe till moonrise at 12:42.
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Agenda:? (Somebody bring a timer, please.)
- Conn College Observatory update.? Leslie - 2 minutes.
- Outreach/Night Sky Network.? Deb - 2 minutes.
- Treasurer report.? George - 2 minutes.
- Calendar.? Mark / Deb 5 minutes.
? ?- Hamden Library Hubble Telescope Anniversary & Solar Observing 3-5 PM
? ?- Lyme Land Trust Friday April 25 8 PM
? ?- Messier Marathon Fri April 25 or Sat 26
? ?- Groton STEAM Day April 29 5-7 Catherine Kolnaski School
?- TAAS Club growth topics.? Mark - remainder of meeting.
? ?- Outreach
? ?- Social Media
? ?- Turnover
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Hoping for a good turnout, some great discussion ideas, and a clear night afterwards.
Mark Strollo
TAAS President
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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I've posted the details for our membership to the SAS Groups.io.??
Mark/Deb/Lee and Myself are members of both clubs so it felt like an easy thing to do.
See you all tonight!
Jeff
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https://shorelineastronomicalsociety.blogspot.com/
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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This is a reminder for anyone on the TAAS email list who is not a voting member of TAAS, that you are still welcome to check in to the TAAS Zoom meeting. Feel free to ask questions and make comments or if you are shy you can keep your camera off or use the phone in line.
George
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Leslie has it right.?
Set up before the meeting.
Listen till the end. (Twilight ends at 8:30.)
Observe till moonrise at 12:42.
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Agenda:? (Somebody bring a timer, please.)
- Conn College Observatory update.? Leslie - 2 minutes.
- Outreach/Night Sky Network.? Deb - 2 minutes.
- Treasurer report.? George - 2 minutes.
- Calendar.? Mark / Deb 5 minutes.
? ?- Hamden Library Hubble Telescope Anniversary & Solar Observing 3-5 PM
? ?- Lyme Land Trust Friday April 25 8 PM
? ?- Messier Marathon Fri April 25 or Sat 26
? ?- Groton STEAM Day April 29 5-7 Catherine Kolnaski School
?- TAAS Club growth topics.? Mark - remainder of meeting.
? ?- Outreach
? ?- Social Media
? ?- Turnover
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Hoping for a good turnout, some great discussion ideas, and a clear night afterwards.
Mark Strollo
TAAS President
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Thanks for the zoom link, Gerry. I hope to be there, about on time, once I get set up for observing.
Leslie
Below is the Zoom link for tomorrow's meeting.
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Gerry
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Topic: April TAAS Meeting
Time: Apr 17, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 879 8113 8932
Passcode: 754926
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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I won¡¯t be able to make the meeting.?
On Apr 16, 2025 at 8:55?PM -0400, Lee P. via groups.io <lee.polikoff@...>, wrote:
Just setup the scope and join the meeting via your iPhone.
On Apr 16, 2025, at 8:25 PM, Jerry T via < jerry@...> wrote:
I would truly like to participate in tomorrow evening's meeting, but with clear skies forecasted and so few of such nights lately, I'm afraid I'll have to be outside with my scope.? But if this fact should cause any possible rescheduling of our meeting, I will attend.? (thought it was worth a shot? :-)
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Re: Event: TAAS Monthly meeting. - Thursday, April 17, 2025
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On Apr 16, 2025, at 8:25 PM, Jerry T via < jerry@...> wrote:
I would truly like to participate in tomorrow evening's meeting, but with clear skies forecasted and so few of such nights lately, I'm afraid I'll have to be outside with my scope.? But if this fact should cause any possible rescheduling of our meeting, I will attend.? (thought it was worth a shot? :-)
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Jerry
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Lee P.
Mark Strollo
Deb Fennell