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Summer observing ideas
by Warner, Kathleen 27 Aug '02

27 Aug '02

Hello all: Would you give me some summer observing ideas to post on the website besides the perseids in August? Thanks much all Kathleen McCarthy Warner SLAS webmaster

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Moon Pictures
by David Dunn 28 Jun '02

28 Jun '02

On APOD today they have a link to a web page showing the best detail they could get from Lunar orbit. They also mapped out where they explored with the rovers. http://www.boulder.swri.edu/~durda/Apollo/landing_sites.html Dave

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Summer observing ideas
by Warner, Kathleen 27 Jun '02

27 Jun '02

Thanks all, I will get these incorporated into the summer observing list. Kathleen McCarthy Warner Client Support Team Administrative Computing Services University of Utah -----Original Message----- From: David Dunn [mailto:david.dunn@albertsons.com] Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 13:46 To: 'utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com' Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Summer observing ideas My favorite summer object is the Cat's Eye, NGC6543. The central star is frequently visible and the nebula shows a blue-green color. I enjoy looking at all the nebulas. The Eagle, Swan, Lagoon, Ring, Owl, Dumbell, and Trifid are all things that I enjoy looking at over and over in the summer. Another real interesting one, especially with a filter, is the Veil. The Veil is real big and I enjoy tracing around it with the telescope. I have 3 LPR filters. I have the Orion Narrow and Broad band and the Lumicon OIII. The OIII is probably my favorite although I do use the others and compare to see the different structure that shows when they are used. Dave _______________________________________________ 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] Summer observing ideas
by David Dunn 27 Jun '02

27 Jun '02

My favorite summer object is the Cat's Eye, NGC6543. The central star is frequently visible and the nebula shows a blue-green color. I enjoy looking at all the nebulas. The Eagle, Swan, Lagoon, Ring, Owl, Dumbell, and Trifid are all things that I enjoy looking at over and over in the summer. Another real interesting one, especially with a filter, is the Veil. The Veil is real big and I enjoy tracing around it with the telescope. I have 3 LPR filters. I have the Orion Narrow and Broad band and the Lumicon OIII. The OIII is probably my favorite although I do use the others and compare to see the different structure that shows when they are used. Dave

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Inexpensive 15x70 binoculars
by Chuck Hards 25 Jun '02

25 Jun '02

Right now, on eBay: Item #1743306973 15x70mm Barska binoculars (Identical to Bear & Oberwerks) No bids yet. Ends in 1 day, 10 hrs. $94 opening bid, or BUY IT NOW for $97. Brand-new Also from same seller: Item #1744210770 15x70mm Barska binoculars No bids yet. Ends in 4 days, 12 hrs. $94 opening bid, or BUY IT NOW for $97. Brand-new >From a different seller: Item #1743304324 15x70mm BEAR binoculars No bids yet. Ends in 3 days, 10 hrs. Opening bid of $50 listed, seller states that his reserve is well under $100. I'd advise going with "Buy it Now" if you are interested. This feature disappears if a bid is placed by someone else. If you want a large binocular for under $100, now is your chance! Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

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Persieds
by Chuck Hards 24 Jun '02

24 Jun '02

Is anyone planning to watch the moon for Perseid impacts on the moon this year? No storms are predicted, but there should be a couple of favorable hours for watching for lunar impacts before moonset. If my daughter hadn't trashed our camcorder last year, I would have coupled the camera to my 5" refractor and taped the moon for an hour or two just in case. Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

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Parallelograms
by Chuck Hards 22 Jun '02

22 Jun '02

Due to high demand, I made another batch of parallelograms, and still have a couple left. This time, I am also offering it with an aluminum "L" bracket if you don't already have one, for five bucks extra. $30 without bracket, $35 with. Supplied with a square counterweight shaft and no tripod or counterweight. Some people have routed the shaft round to accept dumbell weights (or paid me to route it), some have come up with another arraingement. Many possibilities here. Those of you who bought one from the first batch, and are getting creative with the counterweight, please post your ideas for those who will face the same task. I was lucky to turn up enough materials for the second batch; I definitely won't be making any more any time soon, until fall at the earliest, so let me know quickly if you want one of these. Thanks! Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Mosquito repellers
by David Dunn 21 Jun '02

21 Jun '02

I know that you can get it at Wal-Mart. The chemical is permethrin. One brand name is Permanone. It is supposed to be instant death. The health department recommended this product for anyone traveling to areas with diseases caried by mosquitos. -----Original Message----- From: Chuck Hards [mailto:chuckhards@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 11:03 AM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Mosquito repellers --- David Dunn <david.dunn(a)albertsons.com> wrote: > I managed to only get 5 bites at Antelope Island > using Deep Woods Off. When > I traveled to the Marshall Islands to pick up my two > children we used a > product that you put on your clothes and it kills > any mosquitoes that land > on you. I didn't get any bites while we were there > for 5 days. Was this a widely-available substance, or only obtainable there? Do you recall the name? Did it kill them BEFORE they bit you? > I am curious about the new mosquito killers that > look like a barbeque and > run off of propane. They are kind of expensive but > if they worked it would > sure make for more enjoyable star parties. Do they generate heat? If so, do you think the heat plume would ruin seeing if set-up next to a site? Where are all the dragonflies when you need them? Thanks! C. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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] Mosquito repellers
by DunnDave＠aol.com 21 Jun '02

21 Jun '02

One other thing about Permanone. You have to treat the clothes and let them dry for 2 to 4 hours before wearing them. The chemicals that are used to apply permethrin are an irritant to skin and lungs. Once it is dry, it doesn't cause any problems. The main thing is that you can't just buy the stuff on the way to a star party and spray it on when you get there. You will need to apply it ahead of time.

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Sun tunnels
by Patrick Wiggins 20 Jun '02

20 Jun '02

Anyone going to the Sun Tunnels tomorrow or Saturday? Patrick

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