November 2010 - Utah-Astronomy - mailman.xmission.com

Re: [Utah-astronomy] [sllug-members]: obama's at it again
by Canopus56 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

Leif, For my own personal preferences, I feel it's a great idea for the United States to adopt a German and/or European Union model to net privacy. Personally, I've been tracked and monetarized to death by internet marketers and online vendors, and I would like better control over my personal reputation. The potential downsides that I see to reopening the issue is that it can be diverted into creating Homeland Security's desire for a fully tracked no-anonimity internet and/or for the major backbone providers to take another shot at derailing net neutrality for the internet side, inside of walling variable connection pricing off on the wireless cell phone side. To respond to the top post, I hope that "obama's at it again." At a minimum, the U.S. needs a "do not email" governmental registry that corresponds to the "do not call" governmental and "do not surface mail" industry voluntary registries. Regards, Kurt

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ESO Hidden Treasures Contest
by Dave Bennett 12 Nov '10

12 Nov '10

For you expert imagers/processors out there...win a trip to ESO's Very Large Telescope on Cerro Paranal: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/ 106972728.html4

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ST Dec 2010 Urban narrow band imaging
by Canopus56 11 Nov '10

11 Nov '10

The Dec 2010 issue of ST at 72-75 by N. Fleming suggests that useble imaging can be done from an urban location by using narrow band OIII, Ha and SII filters. The article includes, on page 73, an excellent image taken from "the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts." I was wondering if anyone locally had done any "urban imaging" using this technique and what they thought of the idea. Clear Skies - Kurt

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Jupiter's Missing Stripe, Returning?
by Patrick Wiggins 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

Spaceweather.com reports Jupiter's south equatorial belt may be returning. The piece includes a great amateur shot of Jupiter. http://spaceweather.com patrick

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] ST Dec 2010 Urban narrow band imaging
by Canopus56 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

Thanks to all for the great experienced based notes. - Clear Skies Kurt

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ALCON 2011
by Lowell Lyon 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

The correct web address for Ruby's Inn is www.rubysinn.com. I'm sorry that I did not get the "s" at the end of Ruby's. Thank you, Lowell

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ALCON 2011
by M Wilson 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

Has anyone been able to register for the ALCON 2011 in Bryce Canyon yet? I've looked at the astroleague site and can't find any place in which to register.

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Omega Centauri as seen From Cassini
by Rodger C. Fry 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

This link was sent out on the LX-200 users group and I thought it was interesting and worth sending to Utah Astronomy. Follow the link: http://www.ciclops.org/view/5608/Catching_a_Cluster_of_Stars Rodger Fry

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Protostar problems
by sfisher01＠comcast.net 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

There have been some recent discussions around CN other people have noted they were not able to get hold of Bryan but as of late 10/26 he was working and "busy". Deliveries are slow but he is still there and trying to crank those orders out. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, November 8, 2010 6:58:01 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Protostar problems Back in August I ordered a secondary holder and spider from Bryan Greer at Protostar. Bryan and I have spoken on the phone occassionally over the years and know each other by reputation. The order was initially pegged at "3 week delivery", and in late September I called and he assured me that it would be shipping soon. Since then, no-one at Protostar answers the phone or responds to email and my spider and secondary holder have not shown-up. We are now at 3 months since the order was placed. Has anyone heard of problems at Protostar or perhaps personal problems on the part of Greer? _______________________________________________ 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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Utah Astro particle physics lecture Wednesday
by Canopus56 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

"SCIENCE NIGHT LIVE!" -- WED, NOV. 10 -- ------ The [UofU] College of Science will present a "Science Night Live!" event on Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Keys on Main, 242 South Main St. (next to Sam Weller's bookstore). Invite a friend, make a date, and stop by after work! Physics and Astronomy professor John Belz will discuss "Desert Rain: Particle Astrophysics Under Utah Skies." Tap into the U of U blog, RedThread, to read more about this event and the Telescope Array observatory near Delta, Utah. Link: http://redthread.utah.edu/dark-sky-utah-lights-up-the-astrophysics-world/40…. You are welcome to mix-and-mingle from 5:30 to 7:00 at Keys on Main. A complete food menu and drink menu will be available. Join us for a stimulating discussion and social event! Free and open to the public! Must be 21. Call (801) 581-3124 for more info. Ride the UTA TRAX to the Gallivan Plaza stop. Or, there is limited street parking available on 200 South and 300 South that is free after 6:00 pm. Perhaps the easiest parking is in the Wells Fargo building lot, accessible from 300 South. See www.keysonmain.com. ------

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