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Swap Meet
by Paul Johnson 30 Dec '04

30 Dec '04

It sounds as if there is a small handful of people interested in doing a swap meet (as long as nobody gets cold). So why don't we have people post what they have on the list? Everyone gets to participate and everybody stays warm. I think it would work as long as all the offers and follow ups are handled off list. What do you guys think? Paul.

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RE: [Maybe Spam] Re: [Utah-astronomy] Swap Meet
by David Dunn 29 Dec '04

29 Dec '04

I agree, the socializing is a lot of fun. I always enjoy meeting new people. We ought to have it in conjuction with a Solar Party or something. Dave -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com@mailman.xmissio n.com] On Behalf Of ziggy943(a)xmission.com Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 2:12 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Maybe Spam] Re: [Utah-astronomy] Swap Meet I much prefer to see the items in person and haggle over the price on the spot. There is a social aspect to this also. It's fun to get together with the Ogden guys and others that may show up. Siegfried Quoting William Biesele <bill(a)biesele.net>: > Sounds like a good idea to me. > > Bill B. > > On Dec 29, 2004, at 12:47 PM, Paul Johnson wrote: > > > It sounds as if there is a small handful of people interested in doing > > a swap meet (as long as nobody gets cold). So why don't we have people > > post what they have on the list? Everyone gets to participate and > > everybody stays warm. I think it would work as long as all the offers > > and follow ups are handled off list. > > > > What do you guys think? > > > > Paul. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com > _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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Dark-sky site
by Chuck Hards 29 Dec '04

29 Dec '04

After much discussion my wife has decided that family funds will not be allocated to such a project, period. Co-ops and corporations don't fit her ideas on recreational property and privacy. I must drop my efforts completely, and am very sorry to have wasted people's time. Those of you who have contacted me, don't let my situation stop you, please forge ahead without me. I will say that the 2-hr. radius from Salt Lake probably isn't going to turn up much more than compromise sites, from my investigations to date. Let the ridicule and jokes begin. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com

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Sucker hole now
by Patrick Wiggins 28 Dec '04

28 Dec '04

For here near SPOC at least, there's a large sucker hole overhead at the moment that's allowing ok views of the comet. Easy to spot in binos but no sign of the tail I thought I saw a couple of nights ago. I'm trying to get some images but with the Moon up there the sky is pretty washed out. Patrick

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Laser Pointers
by Olhomorto＠aol.com 28 Dec '04

28 Dec '04

Now that Christmas has passed and I did NOT get a green laser pointer, I want to buy one. Has anybody got a strong opinion about the "best" one to buy for under $150.00? Mike

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Laser Pointers
by Olhomorto＠aol.com 28 Dec '04

28 Dec '04

Beside the stay-on feature, are you really happy with it. Where did you find it? Mike

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Laser Pointers
by Lambert, Aaron 28 Dec '04

28 Dec '04

I purchased a green laser pointer last year from Scope Stuff (http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_lasre.htm) and have been very pleased with it. They are $84 with free shipping. They also have the push-on push-off pointers (http://www.scopestuff.com/ss_las4.htm) for the same price. Aaron > -----Original Message----- > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Laser Pointers > > > Now that Christmas has passed and I did NOT get a green laser > pointer, I > want to buy one. Has anybody got a strong opinion about the > "best" one to buy > for under $150.00? > > Mike >

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Swap meet?
by Patrick Wiggins 27 Dec '04

27 Dec '04

It's been a while since the last Northern Utah Astronomy Swap Meet. Going through my years of accumulated stuff I really need to get rid of some of it. Anyone interested in having another swap meet? Patrick

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Re: Swap meet, dark site
by Chuck Hards 27 Dec '04

27 Dec '04

Swap meet: Bring it on! But unless it's indoors, or in St. George, lets wait for about three or four months. Dark-site: Some of us are discussing a private site, possibly in the form of a corporation, not connected with any currently existing clubs at all. This is the direction I am going while I research properties and the night sky conditions at those properties. I am not personally pursuing the ISP guy's offer, or any other strategy involving SLAS, so please don't confuse my efforts with club efforts towards a permanent dark site. As of now I am only doing some site research and playing some financing "what if" games, what comes of it all will depend on the properties I find, prices, and commitment level of the involved parties. Right now there is nothing to indicate that it will bear fruit in the forseeable future, but the research will answer a lot of questions. Happy New Year! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Laser Pointers
by Olhomorto＠aol.com 27 Dec '04

27 Dec '04

Nah, don't mean to sound like I'm complaining. I had a wonderful Christmas! As to the foul weather, it actually seems like we've had more cloudless nights during the last month than we did all last spring and summer. Maybe this coming spring and summer will be better! :)

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