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USB Eyepiece
by Troy Davidson 11 Aug '10

11 Aug '10

I just saw this on ThinkGeek.com: http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/e19b/ It's a USB eyepiece. Here are the stats: * Attaches to any telescope * Adapter ring for 24.5mm and 31.7mm * Save 1280 x 1040 video or photos to your computer * Uses a 1/2 inch, 1.3 megapixel image sensor * Attaches via USB cable to your computer No, it's not amazing specs. But for $99, I might be willing to give it a try. Any thoughts, ideas, comments? ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson www.istroyworking.com

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Fwd: NASA Administrator Statement
by Patrick Wiggins 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Begin forwarded message: > Aug. 10, 2010 > > Michael Cabbage > Headquarters, Washington > 202-358-1600 > mcabbage(a)nasa.gov > > > RELEASE: 10-190 > > NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FORMER SENATOR TED STEVENS AND MONDAY'S PLANE CRASH IN ALASKA > > WASHINGTON -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden issued the following > statement Tuesday about the plane crash in Alaska that killed former > U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens and injured former NASA Administrator Sean > O'Keefe and his son, Kevin: > > "We at NASA are deeply saddened by today's news that former U.S. Sen. > Ted Stevens and others were killed in a plane crash in Alaska that > also injured former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe and his son, > Kevin. As a long-time supporter of NASA, Sen. Stevens made lasting > contributions to our agency and our country. We at NASA mourn his > loss and send our deepest condolences to his family, as well as the > families and friends of all who perished in the accident. We also > send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Sean, Kevin, and other > survivors of the crash. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and > their families." > > > -end-

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Incoming CME
by Patrick Wiggins 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

I'm not panning on traveling for this but do plan to spend a bit of time on the roof tonight just in case. More here: http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap Also, Chuck, is the magic device in your basement showing anything? patrick From spaceweather.com: INCOMING CME: The solar eruption of August 7th might affect Earth after all. Newly-arriving data from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) show a CME heading our way with a significant Earth-directed component. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras when the cloud arrives on August 10th.

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Former NASA chief survives plane crash
by Patrick Wiggins 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1016263520100810 patrick

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] L & O
by Ray Druian 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

The picnic on 8/14 starts at noon, and the one on 8/28 starts at 4 PM. Thanx, B.Ray

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Lakeside Tonight or Rush Valley/Pit n Pole
by Nate Jackson 10 Aug '10

10 Aug '10

Work? Why would somebody go and do that?

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Libration Summary Chart for Lunation 1084 Aug Sep 2010
by Canopus56 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

A lunar libration summary chart for lunation 1084 (8-10 to 9-8) is available at: http://fisherka.csolutionshosting.net/astronote/libration/Latest.jpg Historical charts are available in directory: http://fisherka.csolutionshosting.net/astronote/libration/ The Moon begins to exit its seasonal low altitude phase. A last quarter imaging opportunity at 59 deg local alt exists from 41 North latitude. Clear Skies - Kurt

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Liver and Onions
by Chuck Hards 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

Any L&O subcommittee members feel like a meeting sometime this month?

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Lakeside Tonight or Rush Valley/Pit n Pole
by Jay Eads 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

Rush/Valley, Pit n Pole actually looks like the better of the two sites tonight with lower winds, 0-5mph most of the night with a peak around 5-7mph for an hour, and better seeing and transparency than Lakeside. Lakeside looks good to. I need to stay rather local as I have to be home in the morning for an appointment I have to take my son to so if anyone wants to join me tonight, just respond or contact me. Humidity at the pit peaks before sunrise (5:00a.m.) around 50% and that is more than acceptable for me as it stays in the 40% to 45% range.

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L & O
by Ray Druian 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

I have a couple picnics on the afternoons of 8/14 and 8/28. Otherwise count me in. Thanx, *B.Ray* Kiss a malamute today!

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