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Re: [Utah-astronomy] FIRST LIGHT - Takahashi Epsilon E160
by astrodeb＠charter.net 29 Apr '06

29 Apr '06

Oh my gosh Tyler, that is my dream scope. You picked up some nice colors in M82. I'd like to see how the scope performs in a 6.5 mag dark sky or better. Do you think it is a little heavy for a GM-8 mount? Did you use a filter for the light pollution? Keep up the good work! Debbie ---- Tyler Allred <tylerallred(a)earthlink.net> wrote: > Hi all. My new Epsilon just arrived and I gave it a whirl last night from > my light polluted back yard in Orem. Here is the result. > > > > > > http://tinyurl.com/qey27 > > > > Click the small version to see the full res image. > > > > It looks like the scope might be a keeper! > > Cheers, > > Tyler > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Moon
by Barney B. 29 Apr '06

29 Apr '06

If you've got a clear view to the west, step outside and check out the moon. BB

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Dark skies at SPOC
by Patrick Wiggins 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

Don't let anyone tell you the skies above SPOC are not dark: http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/DARKSKYSPOC.JPG Photo by Bill Kennedy (with maybe a little help from Photoshop) Patrick :)

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Observing report for Thursday 27/28 April from Rush Valley
by Richard Tenney 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

A few (5) of us showed up last evening at the Rush Valley "Pit 'n Pole" site. High cirrus and some breeze at times were bothersome, but after 11:30 or so the clouds were all gone and the breeze died down. A productive night for me, I logged 26 more Herschel-400 galaxies, most in Virgo. Only 53 objects to go(!), and of course the vast majority of these are Spring galaxies. Two more nights like last night and I'll be done. Tyler Allred was there imaging, so expect some new and lovely photos posted soon. Higlights for me included "The Whale" and "The Crowbar" pair of galaxies in Canes Ven., NGC 4631 and 4656 (Tyler was imaging this pair when I left at 1:45); several other galaxy pairings, including NGC 4762/4754, and NGC 5363/5364. There are others I sketched that I need to go back and identify (faint companions to the target galaxy). These are always fun surprises, and I'm reminded that wandering around this part of the sky, it's very easy to get "lost"; detailed star charts and/or accurate DSC's are a must. The dew was just starting to form on the car roofs about 1:30, but had not been a problem at the scopes. The sky looked very nice as I was leaving (reluctantly). -Rich __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Thursday Night at the Pit n Pole
by Robert Taylor 28 Apr '06

28 Apr '06

OK, change of plan: Let's try the Gravel Quarry tonight (Thursday) up by Park City. Forecast has PC temps in the mid 40's tonight, figure the quarry will be a few degrees colder but it should e above freezing all night. If anyone wants to convoy down to the Wedge tomorrow I'm planning on leaving mid afternoon, we could meet at the Lehi I-15 Exit and meet the Albertson's parking lot, maybe 3 or 4pm? Send me a private e-mail and copy the board if you're interested. Bob Taylor

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Da Wedge
by Michael Carnes 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

>> Sorry if this message gets duplicated. My webmail is complaining about something... Hi Joe, The offer still stands for a 12" (of course you've still got to get it in your car at home). I didn't see you at the SLAS meeting this week, but Kim Hyatt announced he's organizing a star party at Great Basin National Park in Nevada over Memorial Day weekend. That's a temptation I may not be able to resist. But whenever we show up at the same place, I'm always happy to give you a hand. Having a couple of compressed disks myself, I'm well-aware of how a back can ruin your day/night. MC P.S. Do your stretches! >Hi Michael, It's a monster 12" I'm afraid. For months I've been >looking at going to the Wedge at the end of April -- but for now with >my back just starting to feel OK, I don't dare. Maybe next month, >when my back is healed, I'll give it a try. Would you be interested >in going then? Knowing I had someone to keep an eye on me when I >swing it onto the tripod would be most reassuring. Thanks, Joe >

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] RE: Thursday Night at the Pit n Pole
by Email4trw＠aol.com 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

Hey Bob Pit n Pole sounds good to me too. I might go a little early do some H-alpha viewing See ya there Tom Watson

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Thursday Night at the Pit n Pole
by Robert Taylor 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

The weather looks good tonight if anyone is up for some observing tonight at the Pit N Pole, I'd consider other sites as well but the desert seems pretty good tonight. We might be catching a break for the Wedge on Friday as well if anyone is interested. The forecast seems to been for some clouds early in the day then clearing out in the evening. Bob Taylor

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Fwd: STAR Atlas:PRO Astronomy Software - shareware edition
by Richard Tenney 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

Astro spam that may be of interest to some of you; apologies to those who are not interested. -Rich --- "Paul Mayo [SKY:Lab Astronomy Software]" <paulm(a)skylab.com.au> wrote: > From: "Paul Mayo [SKY:Lab Astronomy Software]" > <paulm(a)skylab.com.au> > To: <retenney(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: STAR Atlas:PRO Astronomy Software - > shareware edition > Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:06:07 +1000 > > STAR Atlas:PROÂ is a spectacular planetarium and > star atlas > packed with features for astronomers and stargazers > of all levels. > > To find out more and how you may download a free > demo copy visit > the STAR Atlas:PRO web site at www.skylab.com.au > > Clear Skies > > Paul Mayo > SKY:Lab Astronomy Software > Web Site: www.skylab.com.au > E-Mail: paulm(a)skylab.com.au > Tel: (+61) 02.4958.2116 > Fax: (+61) 02.4958.5393 > Post: PO Box 243 Wallsend NSW 2287 Australia __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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M3 and M5
by Edward Lunt 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

Dear Friends; Last week I imaged M3 and M5, two spectacular globular clusters (clusters of stars that formed at the same time and have a gravitational bond holding them together in a gigantic "ball" of stars). These and several other recent images images are found in the New Images album at: http://www.edsgalaxy.com/ The New Images album is the first album which has for its cover an image of several stars surround by "blue clouds" of nebulosity. It and can be opened by clicking on the image. Feel free to look at the other albums on the page, again by clicking on the image on the album's "cover". For a "close-up" click on the individual image once you have opened the "New Images" album. Hope you enjoy; Ed L __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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