Dear RAC,
Here is an image I took last night using the 12-inch LX-200 SCT of MSRO Station 2. This telescope, as well as others at MSRO,? is available for use by RAC members. If interested in learning how to observe remotely with it-just send me an email.
Myron
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Latest Status of Yerkes Observatory
Finally, the future of Yerkes Observatory has been determined. ?See the link.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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March RAC Meeting Cancelled
The Rappahannock Regional Library has?closed?its meeting rooms to outside groups beginning Monday.? Therefore, RAC's March business meeting is cancelled.
If you have not renewed your RAC membership yet, please mail your renewal to the Treasurer by March 31 to prevent your membership from expiring.
Glenn D. Faini
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
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The April Star Party is Cancelled
Due to the?extension of Social Distancing through April 30, the April Star Party at Caledon is Cancelled.
If individuals want to go out with their own equipment to stargaze, they are free to do so, if the park is open.? Please note that park facilities, including restrooms are closed to the public.
Glenn D. Faini Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
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RAC's April Meeting will be held via Zoom Video Conference.
RAC's Executive Council video conferenced the March meeting, and it went well enough for us to try making meetings available via the internet for RAC members who cannot?attend in person.? If all?goes well, this will continue even after we are able to meet in person again.
I will send out details and meeting invitations via this RAC's Groups.io eMail server.
Glenn D. Faini Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
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COVID-19 and Belmont Observatory
No worries, no one at Belmont Observatory is sick or has had contact with anyone with COVID-19. ?Nevertheless, in the spirit and caution associated with COVID-19 practice of social distancing Belmont Observatory is closed to visitors and RAC members. ?This also extends to the RAC equipment loan program as I do not have the resources to sanitize equipment being loaned out or returning from a loan. ?
I believe that the probability on contracting COVID-19 by continuing operations at Belmont Observatory as normal is low. ?Nonetheless, to keep us all safe and healthy, I thought this is the best approach.
Sincerely, Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia #BelmontObs
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Ok. Email came threw at 10 last night. Wasn’t calling you that late. I’ll be out this afternoon? ? Try again today maybe. ?You can just drop by and go straight out to the shed which you can see from the drive in. ?If I see you I’ll come out. ?If I miss you, go ahead and work up an estimate and then email it to me with your phone number.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Yes sir. Sorry. Been super busy. I can run out tomorrow afternoon or Sunday. Let me know what works for you? ? Hey Troy any chance you could give me an estimate on re-roofing my 10x16 shed?
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas). ?Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config?
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure.? Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Board of Directors,? MSRO Science, Inc.
Please Like me on Facebook or follow me on Flickr
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:35 PM RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote:
Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas).? Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config?
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Glenn is correct. The diagonal allows the scope to fit in all possible aiming locations. At the end if processing just mirror reverse the image to correct it for a correct view.?
Scott you will need to install TeamViewer on your computer. Once you do i will forward the connection password.?
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On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Glenn Faini < gdfaini@...> wrote: Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure.? Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Board of Directors,? MSRO Science, Inc.
Please Like me on Facebook or follow me on Flickr
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:35 PM RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote: Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas).? Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config?
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Installed and good to go. ? Already had it installed for the SkyCam.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:33 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Glenn is correct. The diagonal allows the scope to fit in all possible aiming locations. At the end if processing just mirror reverse the image to correct it for a correct view.?
Scott you will need to install TeamViewer on your computer. Once you do i will forward the connection password.? Myron On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Glenn Faini < gdfaini@...> wrote: Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure.? Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Board of Directors,? MSRO Science, Inc.
Please Like me on Facebook or follow me on Flickr?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:35 PM RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote: Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas).? Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config? Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta?<IMG_4391.jpg><IMG_4387.jpg><M104 combined about 35 minutes.jpg><ngc4565combined 30 minutes.jpg>
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Looks like next clear night will be Thursday. Lets plan on imaging Atlas. Others are welcome to observe with us. You can use same ID and Password that i will send out. Just don’t touch your mouse once you connect. Your screens will be live which means any mouse clicks on active buttons will produce actions at the observatory. We can have only one lead observer “ driving” at a time.?
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On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:38 PM, RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io < BelmontObservatory@...> wrote: Installed and good to go. ? Already had it installed for the SkyCam.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:33 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Glenn is correct. The diagonal allows the scope to fit in all possible aiming locations. At the end if processing just mirror reverse the image to correct it for a correct view.?
Scott you will need to install TeamViewer on your computer. Once you do i will forward the connection password.? Myron On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Glenn Faini < gdfaini@...> wrote: Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure.? Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Board of Directors,? MSRO Science, Inc.
Please Like me on Facebook or follow me on Flickr?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:35 PM RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote: Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas).? Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config? Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta?<IMG_4391.jpg><IMG_4387.jpg><M104 combined about 35 minutes.jpg><ngc4565combined 30 minutes.jpg>
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Great, it’s on my calendar. ?Atlas will be near zenith very close to the meridian. ?Are we just observing or will you be capturing images while we observe?
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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On Mar 31, 2020, at 7:01 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Looks like next clear night will be Thursday. Lets plan on imaging Atlas. Others are welcome to observe with us. You can use same ID and Password that i will send out. Just don’t touch your mouse once you connect. Your screens will be live which means any mouse clicks on active buttons will produce actions at the observatory. We can have only one lead observer “ driving” at a time.?Myron Installed and good to go. ? Already had it installed for the SkyCam. Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:33 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Glenn is correct. The diagonal allows the scope to fit in all possible aiming locations. At the end if processing just mirror reverse the image to correct it for a correct view.?
Scott you will need to install TeamViewer on your computer. Once you do i will forward the connection password.? Myron On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Glenn Faini < gdfaini@...> wrote: Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure.? Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Board of Directors,? MSRO Science, Inc.
Please Like me on Facebook or follow me on Flickr?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:35 PM RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote: Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas).? Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config? Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta?<IMG_4391.jpg><IMG_4387.jpg><M104 combined about 35 minutes.jpg><ngc4565combined 30 minutes.jpg>
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
We will be capturing images as well. You will be lead observer which means you will be controlling the telescope and camera. I will help you with the details as you and i will be on a call together. Everyone else will be “ watching “. Should be fun! ?
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On Apr 1, 2020, at 6:43 AM, RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io < BelmontObservatory@...> wrote: Great, it’s on my calendar. ?Atlas will be near zenith very close to the meridian. ?Are we just observing or will you be capturing images while we observe?
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
On Mar 31, 2020, at 7:01 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Looks like next clear night will be Thursday. Lets plan on imaging Atlas. Others are welcome to observe with us. You can use same ID and Password that i will send out. Just don’t touch your mouse once you connect. Your screens will be live which means any mouse clicks on active buttons will produce actions at the observatory. We can have only one lead observer “ driving” at a time.?Myron Installed and good to go. ? Already had it installed for the SkyCam. Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:33 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Glenn is correct. The diagonal allows the scope to fit in all possible aiming locations. At the end if processing just mirror reverse the image to correct it for a correct view.?
Scott you will need to install TeamViewer on your computer. Once you do i will forward the connection password.? Myron On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Glenn Faini < gdfaini@...> wrote: Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure.? Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Board of Directors,? MSRO Science, Inc.
Please Like me on Facebook or follow me on Flickr?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:35 PM RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote: Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas).? Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config? Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta?<IMG_4391.jpg><IMG_4387.jpg><M104 combined about 35 minutes.jpg><ngc4565combined 30 minutes.jpg>
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Re: MSRO Station 3 operational and online-first light images
Got it! ?Cool. ?We’ll need to establish a link early before it gets too dark.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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On Apr 1, 2020, at 11:44 AM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
We will be capturing images as well. You will be lead observer which means you will be controlling the telescope and camera. I will help you with the details as you and i will be on a call together. Everyone else will be “ watching “. Should be fun!? Myron? Great, it’s on my calendar. ?Atlas will be near zenith very close to the meridian. ?Are we just observing or will you be capturing images while we observe? Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
On Mar 31, 2020, at 7:01 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Looks like next clear night will be Thursday. Lets plan on imaging Atlas. Others are welcome to observe with us. You can use same ID and Password that i will send out. Just don’t touch your mouse once you connect. Your screens will be live which means any mouse clicks on active buttons will produce actions at the observatory. We can have only one lead observer “ driving” at a time.?Myron Installed and good to go. ? Already had it installed for the SkyCam. Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
On Mar 31, 2020, at 6:33 PM, Myron Wasiuta via Groups.Io < myrnteryx4@...> wrote:
Glenn is correct. The diagonal allows the scope to fit in all possible aiming locations. At the end if processing just mirror reverse the image to correct it for a correct view.?
Scott you will need to install TeamViewer on your computer. Once you do i will forward the connection password.? Myron On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:56 PM, Glenn Faini < gdfaini@...> wrote: Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure.? Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Board of Directors,? MSRO Science, Inc.
Please Like me on Facebook or follow me on Flickr?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Tue, Mar 31, 2020, 5:35 PM RAC Equipment Manager via Groups.Io <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote: Hey Myron,
? I’d like to give it a go. ? Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas).? Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config? Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
Dear RAC,
With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members. Station 3 is now online and operational. Its the simplest station to use and an excellent way to get into remote imaging. I have enclosed some images of it, as well as the first two astrophotos taken using it. If anyone would like to try imaging-send me a reply stating your interest.
Sincerely,
Myron Wasiuta?<IMG_4391.jpg><IMG_4387.jpg><M104 combined about 35 minutes.jpg><ngc4565combined 30 minutes.jpg>
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Even Astronomers need to go out in public sometimes.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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Awesome mask. I want one! Glenn D. Faini
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Thu, Apr 2, 2020, 2:08 PM RAC Equipment Manager via <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote:
Even Astronomers need to go out in public sometimes.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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Great mask! Debbie could sell those!
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On Apr 2, 2020, at 3:38 PM, RAC President < president@...> wrote: Awesome mask. I want one! Glenn D. Faini
Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired
President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android Smartphone. On Thu, Apr 2, 2020, 2:08 PM RAC Equipment Manager via <BelmontObservatory= [email protected]> wrote: Even Astronomers need to go out in public sometimes.
Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs
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Hi All,
I have never had the privilege of attending the NEAF or NEAIC events hosted by the Rockland Astronomy Club, but they are apparently exceptional. ?Looks like no one will be attending this year for obvious reasons. ?However, while the primary event has been rescheduled, they are doing a virtual event on Saturday April 4th. ?Since cancellation, very little has been available as far as schedule, but I expect there will still be various presentations, equipment introductions, etc. ?It might be worth taking a peek, and it is a freebie.
Stay safe,
Dave Bentz
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