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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Question On Recently Discovered Planet
by Olhomorto＠aol.com 30 May '07

30 May '07

In a message dated 5/30/2007 11:07:08 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time, SJarvis(a)slco.org writes: I've always wondered, however, about what we do if one day a communication from an extraterrestrial civilization is received and it contains a religious message that is as alien to us as is their biology. Something along the lines of, "How much do you know about church of Xorakrathlymon and her symbiotic shell-mate Zyxlefrup, co-mothers of All The Universe, and would you like to know more?" Here is another twist. What if we observe that their "religion" is similar to ours (pick whatever one of ours you like for the sake of discussion). However, they, in their more advanced technological state but not necessarily more advanced state of humility, fail to recognize that we seem to worship the same God. Thus, they take it upon themselves to proselytize us. I wonder whether at some future point of contact some of them would decide that our forms of worship are rather savage and in need of some coercive corrective action (in the name of eternal truth, of course.) ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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Number one reason
by Patrick Wiggins 30 May '07

30 May '07

Number one astronomical reason to be retired: Being able to spend nights like the one just ending doing astronomy all night long. :)

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Blue Moon over North America tomorrow (Thursday)
by Patrick Wiggins 30 May '07

30 May '07

This just arrived from NASA, too late to be included in News so I'm posting it here. pw NASA Science News for May 30, 2007 This Thursday evening, May 31st, the moon over North America will become full for the second time in the month of May. According to folklore, that makes it a blue moon. But will it really be blue? Believe it or not, blue-colored moons are possible. Read today's story for a look at the folklore and physics of blue moons. FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2007/30may_bluemoon.htm?list864576 Find out about the Science@NASA Podcast feed at http:// science.nasa.gov/podcast.htm.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meridian House History Questions
by Kurt Fisher 29 May '07

29 May '07

Dan, thanks - that does it. Joe, thanks for the offer. - Kurt _______________________________________________ Sent via CSolutions - http://www.csolutions.net

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Need an old scope
by Kurt Fisher 29 May '07

29 May '07

Ann asked, > An interior decorator friend is in search of a fabulous-looking > older scope for display. . . . These are replicas: http://www.telescopes.com/specialty_v2/brass-telescopes.html http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=5110&itemTy… - Kurt _______________________________________________ Sent via CSolutions - http://www.csolutions.net

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Meridian House History Questions
by Kurt Fisher 29 May '07

29 May '07

A couple of Utah historical astro questions related to the Meridian House formerly on Temple Square. 1) The Meridian House was decommissioned as a timekeeping station in 1897. Did a new observatory open about the same time, e.g. at U of U? 2) I am looking for a copy of the Deseret News weekly regarding the reopening of the Meridian House in Sept. 1869. I understand that the early editions of Deseret News Weekly are available online. Does anyone know where I can go to read them online (without hoofing it to the library?) - Kurt _______________________________________________ Sent via CSolutions - http://www.csolutions.net

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Need an old scope
by Michael Carnes 29 May '07

29 May '07

Siegfried's got a refractor. Clark or something like that. It's pretty old, so he probably wouldn't want much. Give him a call ;-) >An interior decorator friend is in search of a fabulous-looking older scope >for display.

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Need an old scope
by Ann House 29 May '07

29 May '07

An interior decorator friend is in search of a fabulous-looking older scope for display. She would like one with brass on a wood tripod. It doesn't need to work, but does need to look good. Her firm will purchase it. Let me know if you have anything that would work. Send me a picture and an asking price and I will pass it along to her. Thanks! -A

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Photos of Pratt's Dollond telescope
by Kurt Fisher 29 May '07

29 May '07

Bob wrote: > Kurt, That would be awesome! Bob Kurt previously wrote: > If you have any pull with This Is The Place Monument, > I'd appreciate it. Steve Shepard with TITPM has a clipping and > research folder that the Church history department prepared > on the Meridian House. I was able to get with Steve today and am copying his public clipping folder. So, I won't need your presidential pull on this one. Will include those materials in with the package of my materials. - Kurt _______________________________________________ Sent via CSolutions - http://www.csolutions.net

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Rally to protest museum's message
by Patrick Wiggins 28 May '07

28 May '07

As the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum prepares to open Monday with its message that the Bible's story of creation is literally and scientifically correct, a growing group of scientists, educators, clergy and concerned citizens will be countering the Creation Museum's message with their own "Rally for Reason." http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070526/ NEWS01/705260345

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