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Big Basin Natl Park October 1st to the 3rd Anyone?
by Jay Eads 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

I've been updating my Google Maps/Earth today for my observing locations and added Big Basin National Park with several sites there. While there I decided to do some research on Big Basin and that got to thinking. My wife is not a camper and I do have special dietary needs (no gluten) but the lodging there seems reasonable even those with kitchens and they have camp sites also. Entrance to the park is free and the Park according to its web site "The Night Sky Team visited Great Basin National Park in October 2004 and 2005 and tested the light levels to determine the darkness of the night skies. The results? Great Basin's night skies are among the darkest in the country, providing visitors a rare opportunity for stargazing! " I almost have the wife convinced to go and to book a room for that weekend because that is UEA weekend (the 1st and 2nd the two teens are off and so am I) and we can get a room with a kitchen for under $70 http://www.silverjackinn.com/reserv.html , http://www.greatbasinpark.com/whisperingelms.htm (no kitchen but good rates), http://www.greatbasinpark.com/getawaycabin.htm , and http://www.silverjackinn.com/ (click on his savings packages for the Economy and he lists a range of activities that can be done here). Finally, if enough go something like this might work: http://www.greatbasinpark.com/hiddencanyon.htm. Baker looks to have some decent eats unless your having to be gluten free like me. The ultimate option of course is just to reserve campsites and camp. I think this would be a fun get away for those who may just want to observe for a day or two and just camp, or those that want to observe at night while the family sleeps and then do something with the family during the day before venturing off for a late afternoon nap and then out for a another round of Star Gazing. From the sound of things I think there would be enough observing sites for all. Colors would be beautiful and it could make for a nice getaway for that weekend. Anyone interested (I'm going even it it just means camping for a two nights if nothing else just to take in the dark sky from there and getting in two good nights of observing)? It would be cool, but that's fine by me. If you've gone there what did you think of the area and Baker? Is it worth taking my non-camping wife who likes to be in a room at night and then do stuff in the wilderness by day and then return to civilization by night? I'm not worried about the teens as I call my kids cause there is enough for them to do and they are more like me and love the outdoors (minus the biting bugs). Jay

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] ATK to test Orion Rocket on Aug 25th
by Roger Butz 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Rodger,I'm interested in going up if work permits, car pooling sounds good.I get a rush when the funny cars light em up, being that close to that much power must be awesome. Count me in.Roger --- On Mon, 8/10/09, Rodger C. Fry <rcfry(a)comcast.net> wrote: From: Rodger C. Fry <rcfry(a)comcast.net> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] ATK to test Orion Rocket on Aug 25th To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 10:22 AM I have seen these tests before and they are worth the drive. I will likely go up and perhaps we can pull together a group to car pool up and grab some lunch in Brigham City after the test. Let me know if you have any interest in joining in. Rodger Fry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jay Eads" <jayleads(a)gmail.com> To: <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:06 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] ATK to test Orion Rocket on Aug 25th > Did anyone see this in the Trib about ATK and NASA testing the first stage of the Ares I rocket on August 25th at 1:00p.m. MDT at Promontory? It's a two minute test. For those who have gone before is this worth going up for? > > http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13014282 > > KSL had a burp on it today also: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=7479306 > > _______________________________________________ > 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.slas.us/gallery2/main.php > Visit the Wiki: 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.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] A!TK to test Orion Rocket on Aug 25th
by Gary Vardon 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Fellow SLASers, Speaking of the Orion I went to a conference on rockets in Denver. Rocket science is really rocket science. There is a lot to it. The meeting lasted three days. Hundreds of talks were presented on a myriad of subjects. One topic of interest to SLASers is Mars exploration. Videos of plans of the technology to go to Mars were shown. The nuclear rocket was discussed. A nuclear rocket will allow faster travel to Mars. Sincerely, Gary Vardon The book DO It Right will help you understand vital ideas leading to your geater success. GO to PublishAmerica. -----Original Message----- From: Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:08 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] A!TK to test Orion Rocket on Aug 25th oh yes --- On Mon, 8/10/09, Jay Eads <jayleads(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Jay Eads <jayleads(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] ATK to test Orion Rocket on Aug 25th To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 10:06 AM Did anyone see this in the Trib about ATK and NASA testing the first stage of the Ares I rocket on August 25th at 1:00p.m. MDT at Promontory? It's a two minute test. For those who have gone before is this worth going up for? http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13014282 KSL had a burp on it today also: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=7479306 _______________________________________________ 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.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: 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.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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ATK to test Orion Rocket on Aug 25th
by Jay Eads 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Did anyone see this in the Trib about ATK and NASA testing the first stage of the Ares I rocket on August 25th at 1:00p.m. MDT at Promontory? It's a two minute test. For those who have gone before is this worth going up for? http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_13014282 KSL had a burp on it today also: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=7479306

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Seeing @ Monte Cristo
by dustynebula＠juno.com 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

That's another place! Really steady air and good transparency at Monte Cristo. More light pollution than Wolf Creek, both to the west. 500x in a 9" refractor, 300x in 6" refractor and 10" reflector to excellent effect!! I mean steady and crisp, arc second or better. Big reflectors have a lot of difficulty with seeing and I've never been able to use 1000x in a 20'', anywhere. Dave Bernson. Great day sleeping in Monte Cristo campground. Good water, too. ____________________________________________________________ Click for a wide selection of quality scales. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsEGFJbU3xBisMhJRQX1SGoQrx…

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Seeing
by Dunn, David 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

The general rule is 50 or 60 times your appeture in inches. I have had times at Monte Cristo, and I am sure Wolfe Creek is just as good, where I could easily view at this high power. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com <utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com> To: 'Utah Astronomy' <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sun Aug 09 15:08:07 2009 Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Seeing How is the seeing at places such as Wolf Creek? I'm going to be buying some eyepieces and I'm wondering what magnification I should shoot for. I only have a 6" scope. With my 8" in California I was rarely able to go over 200x, but occasionally 270x. Thanks, Craig _______________________________________________ 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.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Seeing @ wolfcreek.
by dustynebula＠juno.com 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Duschene ridge at Wolf Creek pass, Ut. is one of the few places I have experienced superlative "seeing." We have used 400x to very good effect on a 20" reflector. This is not a frequent occurance. The greatest advantages of Wolf Creek are transparency, (often superlative),) and proximity. Space On! Dave Bernson. ____________________________________________________________ Meet active single Seniors for fun romance. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsO3jCDDBBy599s6o16fwegvrj…

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Meteor shower open house at Telescope Array, Delt a, Ut.
by dustynebula＠juno.com 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Yes Virginia, you can listen to meteors on the Cosmic Ray Radar at the U. of U. facility at black rock. (And view them from a dark sky site!) Meet in the evening in Delta, Tue. Aug 11, at the Cosmic Ray Office. Details and map link will follow tomorrow. Dave Bernson, SLAS. ____________________________________________________________ You have a right to seek justice! Click here to find experienced lawyers across the USA. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsM918dA72AvzsZXNxblwjvjiq…

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Fw: Any amateur astron. groups in Moab for the meteor shower?
by Richard Tenney 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Can somone here respond to her? (Be sure to "reply to all")... Thanks, /R --- On Sat, 8/8/09, Donna McCluskey <dmccluskey.email(a)gmail.com> wrote: > From: Donna McCluskey <dmccluskey.email(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Any amateur astron. groups in Moab for the meteor shower? > To: retenney(a)yahoo.com > Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009, 3:13 PM > 8/8/09 > > Question for you. I'm traveling to Moab next > week. Do you know if Moab has an amateur astronomy > group? > > Thanks for any info. > > Donna McCluskey > dmccluskey.email(a)gmail.com > > > >

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Seeing
by Craig Smith 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

How is the seeing at places such as Wolf Creek? I'm going to be buying some eyepieces and I'm wondering what magnification I should shoot for. I only have a 6" scope. With my 8" in California I was rarely able to go over 200x, but occasionally 270x. Thanks, Craig

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