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Sad news
by Patrick Wiggins 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

I'm sorry to report that long time SLAS member Andy Bogdan died earlier today at his home, possibly of a heart attack. Ken Harris is writing up a piece for tomorrow's issue of News. SLAS president Jachmann says there will be a special mention of Andy and his contributions to SLAS in the next issue of Nova and at this month's SLAS meeting. A true SLAS supporter to the end, Andy's last phone conversation with Ken early today was about their plans to work at SPOC tomorrow. Andy, my friend, you will be missed. Patrick

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Need address
by Barney B. 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

Time to renew my membership in SLAS. What is the web site address from which to download the renewal form? Or, in the alternative, who is the treasurer and what e-mail address should I use? TIA Barney B.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] M22 Image posted - Success at last
by astrodeb＠charter.net 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

Chuck, You have to turn it on and guide for an eight minute cycle. My mount is non-Gemini so that means you have to do it every time you turn it on. Gemini mounts have a permanent memory so your hard work is saved. Debbie > From: Chuck Hards <chuckhards(a)yahoo.com> > Date: 2005/09/06 Tue PM 12:30:23 MDT > To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] M22 Image posted - Success at last > > Debbie, doesn't the drive have automatic PEC? > > Debbie wrote: > > > I may piggyback the Ranger and try guiding tonight > > if I can borrow a webcam. I have some periodic error > > that is showing up in my imaging and I want to see > > if guiding will take care of this. I'm slowly moving > > up the learning curve. > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. > http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ > > _______________________________________________ > 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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M22 Image posted - Success at last
by Chuck Hards 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

Debbie, doesn't the drive have automatic PEC? Debbie wrote: > I may piggyback the Ranger and try guiding tonight > if I can borrow a webcam. I have some periodic error > that is showing up in my imaging and I want to see > if guiding will take care of this. I'm slowly moving > up the learning curve. ______________________________________________________ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

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Re: Re: [Utah-astronomy] M22 Image posted - Success at last
by astrodeb＠charter.net 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

Hi Rob, I use the TeleVue 102. I processed the frames in Images Plus. I'm still trying to understand levels and curves. I don't understand quite how it works. Can you shed some light in this area? I may piggyback the Ranger and try guiding tonight if I can borrow a webcam. I have some periodic error that is showing up in my imaging and I want to see if guiding will take care of this. I'm slowly moving up the learning curve. Debbie > > From: Rob Ratkowski <ratkwski(a)hawaii.rr.com> > Date: 2005/09/06 Tue PM 12:16:04 MDT > To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] M22 Image posted - Success at last > > Hi Deb > > Was this done w/ your TV 80 mm ranger?/ any Photoshop work?? I'm > glad to see that you're up and imaging and hopefully I'll be doing > the same tonite IF the G11 arrives. > > > aloha > Rob > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Possible Special Star Party?
by Michael Carnes 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

>Take the refugees out to SLAS -- that's a nice idea. That could work either way, and I'm not sure which is the best. That base is probably going to feel awfully small and confining, so a trip to SPOC could make for a nice break. At the same time, transportation could be an issue, and a there would be regular star party goers at SPOC too. You'd want to make sure our special guests had some sort of priority.

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Possible Special Star Party?
by Chuck Hards 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

Any interest in a special star-party at Camp Williams for the evacuees, maybe on Friday or Saturday night? Anybody know how to arrainge this? This could be a nice distraction for them. ______________________________________________________ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sad news
by Ken Harris 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

First, let me say "Thank you" to all who have sent condolences and comments about Andy. I know he had more friends than he knew. About the flowers....flowers are nice, and I'm sure Andy's house is going to be filled with them, from friends and family. I, too, like the idea of stories, and pictures, that you (or was it Ann?) propose, Kim. They will remain longer for his family, and I think they will convey our thoughts and feelings even better than flowers. But, whatever you choose to do, will be appreciated. Ken Harris Great Salt Lake Shipmodeling & Research Society NRG member Salt Lake Astronomical Society > [Original Message] > From: Kim Hyatt <kimharch(a)cut.net> > To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Date: 9/6/2005 10:27:41 AM > Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sad news > > What Guy, too cryptic? I don't like to send flowers to funerals and prefer > that SLAS not do so. However, I'll defer to the majority opinion. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <diveboss(a)xmission.com> > To: <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:22 AM > Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sad news > > > | Quoting Kim Hyatt <kimharch(a)cut.net>: > | > | > I'd say "send > | > flowers," but I've always thought that they are a waste of money and > just go > | > to prop up the funeral-industrial complex. > | > > | > Thoughts anyone? > | > | > | What??? > | > | _______________________________________________ > | 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 > | > | ______________________________________________________________________ > | This e-mail has been scanned by Cut.Net Managed Email Content Service, > using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on > Cut.Nets Content Service, visit http://www.cut.net > | ______________________________________________________________________ > | > | > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Labor Day Observing?
by Olhomorto＠aol.com 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

Anybody still thinking of going out tonight 9/5 to gravel quarry or even Wolf Creek? Mike

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Re: Possible Special Star Party?
by Chuck Hards 06 Sep '05

06 Sep '05

I noticed that they were being taken on tours of the valley already, and seemed to enjoy the activity. This morning in an interview on a Network show, one of them at Camp Williams, a young woman, asked about the possibility of re-settling in Salt Lake permanently. Makes you feel good to know that we've already made a positive impression. Many heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers. In the meantime, could someone with military connections check-up on what's required to get a star-party scheduled at Camp Williams? I'll volunteer at least a 6-inch, and a large, parallelogram-mounted binocular. Friday and Saturday nights are my only available nights, with several day's notice. > From: Michael Carnes <MichaelCarnes(a)earthlink.net> > Patrick might be right about giving them a little > time. But it could > be a welcome way for them to spend an evening. > Let's do follow up on > it. ______________________________________________________ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

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