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Re: Green Flash
by Chuck Hards 06 May '02

06 May '02

Brent, I had you in mind when asking about possible sightings from the benches! The fact that you've seen it many times from there is encouraging. I had always labored under the false assumption that it must be seen over a water horizon, until the other day. I have read that it can be seen as a sunrise phenomenon also, but is very hard to see then, due to the fact that you must be looking at the exact spot on the eastern horizon where the sun will rise. Have you seen the morning version? Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Green Flash
by Paul Witte 06 May '02

06 May '02

I'd never even heard of this before. How far above the horizon does the light extend? ---------- From: Brent Watson Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 4:43 PM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Green Flash Hi Chuck, I have seen the green flash many times from the Wasatch Front. I see it a couple of dozen times per year. I see it most often when it sets over the lake, but I have also seen it when it sets over the Oquirrhs (rarely). Once I was driving to Logan near Willard Bay. The Sun was placed so that it would go behind peaks on Promontory Point. I saw the flash six or seven times in a few minute period! My favorite sighting was in Carlsbad, CA. I was sitting on a deck overlooking the ocean watching the sunset. I had a 60mm spotting scope also, watching the sailboats. Just as the Sun was about 20% set, I looked at it throught the spotting scope. (LOTS of atmospheric extinction, but probably still not safe. I saw two sailboats sihlouetted against the Sun, and the edge and top of the Sun were torn and highlighted in green! There were also some sunspots visile. This is one of those pictures that is etched in your mind. I DO NOT RECOMMEND LOOKING AT THE SUN THROUGH ANY OPTICAL AID. I just mention this experience because it was SO spectacular. I think all it takes around here is to look frequently. I have seen the green flash from the airport, the beaches, I-80, and many other places. Brent

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Green Flash
by Chuck Hards 05 May '02

05 May '02

While driving home tonight (Sat.) on I-215, I glanced at the sun, about to set. Only a small portion was still visible, in a very low spot between two peaks. When only a VERY small section was all that remained, it suddenly turned an emerald green for perhaps a half a second, then the sun was gone completely. It took me by pleasant surprise, as my mind was not on astronomy at that moment. I have seen the Green Flash over the Pacific Ocean before, never on land. In fact, never from anywhere in Utah until tonight. Has anyone else seen the Green Flash from the east bench, or lower in the valley? Anywhere along the Wastach front? Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] swapmeet
by David Dunn 03 May '02

03 May '02

Ron, you should have suggested your yard. Then I would just have to come up the street. I am free 5/11 and Bountiful sounds fine. I wonder if when the Hansen Planetarium move to Gateway if we could use part of the remote parking to the west of the Gateway. It is close to the freeway and downtown. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Hards [mailto:chuckhards@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 11:16 AM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] swapmeet Extremely generous of you, Rich. Ron, take note! I am unable to attend anything during the month of May, until after Memorial Day. Chuck --- "Reynolds, Rich" <rreynolds(a)acs.utah.edu> wrote: > You are welcome to have the swap meet in my yard on > Saturday May 11, > 2002. > My yard is directly East across the street from the > LDS Bountiful > Temple. > Address : > Rich and Jeanie Reynolds > 685 S. Bountiful Bl. > Bountiful Ut. 84010 > > > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: karen vanderhule [mailto:nitesite@lgcy.com] > Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 11:20 PM > To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] swapmeet > > Patrick, > > The question you fielded last week was "who > would be willing to > drive out to Stansbury for a swap-meet?" Six things > determine a > successful swap-meet; turnout, turnout, turnout, > which is determined by > location, location, location. I know this group. > They love swapmeets. > Don't ask, just find a location somewhat central to > Ogden and So. SLC > and announce day and times. It pretty much takes > care of its' self. > Someone > with a large yard and driveway could even host it. > So,,, lets come up > with a spot by this Saturday and have it the > following Saturday from > 11;00am to 2:00 pm. > Ron Vanderhule > > > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-astronomy mailing list > Utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > > > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-astronomy mailing list > Utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Utah-astronomy mailing list Utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] swapmeet
by Reynolds, Rich 03 May '02

03 May '02

You are welcome to have the swap meet in my yard on Saturday May 11, 2002. My yard is directly East across the street from the LDS Bountiful Temple. Address : Rich and Jeanie Reynolds 685 S. Bountiful Bl. Bountiful Ut. 84010 Rich -----Original Message----- From: karen vanderhule [mailto:nitesite@lgcy.com] Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 11:20 PM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] swapmeet Patrick, The question you fielded last week was "who would be willing to drive out to Stansbury for a swap-meet?" Six things determine a successful swap-meet; turnout, turnout, turnout, which is determined by location, location, location. I know this group. They love swapmeets. Don't ask, just find a location somewhat central to Ogden and So. SLC and announce day and times. It pretty much takes care of its' self. Someone with a large yard and driveway could even host it. So,,, lets come up with a spot by this Saturday and have it the following Saturday from 11;00am to 2:00 pm. Ron Vanderhule _______________________________________________ Utah-astronomy mailing list Utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy

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Planet Viewing
by Joe Borgione 03 May '02

03 May '02

For obvious reasons, this week and weekend are pretty popular for planet parties; Last night (5/2) up in Park City , tonight Antelope Island and Saturday SPOC; I'll toss my hat in the ring for one more; Churchill Jr High on Wasatch between 3900 S & 4500 S. Same m-o as the last time I was there; sundown or so for a great look at the western sky. It's a good spot for those wanting to take pictures... Joe Borgione

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swapmeet
by karen vanderhule 03 May '02

03 May '02

Patrick, The question you fielded last week was "who would be willing to drive out to Stansbury for a swap-meet?" Six things determine a successful swap-meet; turnout, turnout, turnout, which is determined by location, location, location. I know this group. They love swapmeets. Don't ask, just find a location somewhat central to Ogden and So. SLC and announce day and times. It pretty much takes care of its' self. Someone with a large yard and driveway could even host it. So,,, lets come up with a spot by this Saturday and have it the following Saturday from 11;00am to 2:00 pm. Ron Vanderhule

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Ortho .965 Eyepieces
by Hank Williams 02 May '02

02 May '02

I just acquired a Zeiss Telementor 63mm refractor - well it is supposed to be between Germany and here. I need .965 Ortho eyepieces in the 4mm to 7mm range. In addition, need a .965 2X Barlow. Prefer Zeiss, but will certainly consider others. Also, If you happen to have any Telementor accessories lying around :o) Swap meet coming up Saturday - so we could get together then, or drop me an e-mail or call at 801-583-1151. Thanks - Hank Williams

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Telescope advice
by hanksdc＠plug.org 02 May '02

02 May '02

Hi there, I have a co-worker who is looking to sell a telescope. I am thinking of buying it, but thought I'd get some advice here first. The telescope is currently much better than anything I have now (which isn't saying a lot :-). It's a Bushnell Voyager, a pretty standard equatorial-mount newtonian. I believe the primary mirror is 4". She's willing to sell it for about $100. I don't get out observing much these days, but perhaps a better scope like this would encourage me to do more. Any advice? Is this one of those drugstore types to avoid? Thanks, Dan Hanks

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