Re: Looking for more volunteers for Astro Day! It's coming fast!! : ))
Count me in! I will bring my refractor and my Dobson. I'll be there before 10AM. Luc
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Luc Coulombe
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Re: Looking for more volunteers for Astro Day! It's coming fast!! : ))
I've been away from OAOG for more than a decade as my children grew, but I'm coming out. I'd be glad to help out! My partner, and teens may be convinced to help volunteer too. I'm experienced with
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Andrea Ross
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Looking for more volunteers for Astro Day! It's coming fast!! : ))
Hello all! The OAOG's FaceBook page at ( https://www.facebook.com/OttawaValleyAstronomy ) is generating some very significant interest, shares, likes among the public! ?There are already hundreds of
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Pierre Martin
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Re: Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
Hello Andrea! That sounds wonderful! ?Thank you for offering to bring the star finders, and cooler with water and pop. ?I'm sure volunteers will greatly appreciate them! : ) - Pierre
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Pierre Martin
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to Jim: Re: NASA NSN Re: resource Re: [oaog] Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
Too bad. You folks are doing great outreach work, too. I didnt think they would be restrictive like that, but I guess it makes sense. Their budgeting probably is restricted by the government to their
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Bottkab@...
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Re: Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
HI Jim and Pierre I plan on going for solar imaging during the day. I will bring the RASC donated star finders. Happy to bring a cooler with water and pop. Andrea
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Andrea
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Re: resource Re: [oaog] Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
Thanks for the links Karel.? I looked online just now and the OAOG is not eligible to join the NASA NSN.? It is open to clubs in the U.S. only. Best Regards, Jim T.
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Jim Thompson
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resource Re: [oaog] Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
This sounds like fun! Thanks Jim, for all the time and energy you are investing to create such a great outreach day! If anybody would like, you can use this? link??
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Bottkab@...
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Re: Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
Hi Pierre¡ I¡¯m planning on being there to do Solar viewing in the day and non-Solar viewing in the evening. I¡¯ll need power at some point, but not right off the bat. I used my MacBook Air last
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Gordon Dewis
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Re: Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
Of course, if someone is interested in volunteering food, condiments or water, etc... perhaps the rest of us could pitch in and help with the costs. ?Just a thought : ) - Pierre ========= BBQ... If a
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Pierre Martin
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Re: Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
Hi Jim! ?Hi all! Astro Day is getting close!!! ?Yeah!! :D ?It would be amazing if we get a bright sunny and warm day, as we're having now. ?Fingers crossed!!! I'm getting re-organized after a
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Pierre Martin
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Astronomy Day 2023 Update #1
Greetings all! I trust you are all getting excited for this year's event like I am.? We are only 2 1/2 weeks away now.? If we can get weather on the 29th like we did this past weekend, it will be a
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Jim Thompson
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Astronomy Day 2023 promotional posters
Hello gang, Astronomy Day is fast approaching!? Please help to spread the word about our event.? Feel free to share the promotional posters I just posted to the photos section with your family,
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Jim Thompson
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Re: Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Hello all, It was great getting together last Thursday night! ?A good 10-12 of us too! ?Welcome to the new members and thanks for dropping by! ?Hopefully we will see you next month and then at our
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Pierre Martin
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Re: Messier Marathon observing session at Pit Road (near Cobden) - Saturday March 25-26 2023
Hello all, Unfortunately, the weather will not cooperate for tonight¡¯s outing to Pit Road. ?The event is No-go. Cheers! Pierre
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Pierre Martin
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Re: Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, March 16, 2023
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I am interested in taking part in Astronomy Day again this year. :) ¡ªG ________________________________ Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 3:48:36 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re:
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Gordon Dewis
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Re: Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, March 16, 2023
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I will try to be there as well tomorrow night.? I have made some progress with the Astronomy Day planning. Cheers, Jim Thompson
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Jim Thompson
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Messier Marathon observing session at Pit Road (near Cobden) - Saturday March 25-26 2023
Hello all! It's that time again... Messier Marathon observing night at Pit Road, near Cobden... this coming Saturday night! ?All are welcome ... weather permitting! ?This is a great opportunity to
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Pierre Martin
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Re: Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Somehow this gabfest escaped me, too. I will be there, too. Ed
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Edward Morawski
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Re: Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Sounds good Michel! ?We will make it happen this Thursday ... and it'll be a good time to start Astro Day planning and ideas! Cheers! Pierre
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Pierre Martin
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