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

Remote viewing???
by Kim 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Last week I saw for the second time the film, “Men Who Stare at Goats.” I was thoroughly entertained – again. Coincidentally, I heard a rebroadcast of some 1995 interview from a distant radio station that I couldn’t identify. This was late at night while driving home on 89 from SLC. Reception for SLC area radio stations isn’t good, so some times I surf to find something interesting I can listen to. I wish now that I had more details, but here’s the gist of what I heard, and couldn’t believe that I had really heard it: The interviewee was a former high-ranking military officer, perhaps a colonel (I don’t remember now) who claimed to have been involved with a “remote viewing” program for the Pentagon. At one point the interviewer asked if he had ever remote-viewed Mars. The officer, or maybe I should call him Man in Black, claimed that he had indeed remote-viewed the “tetrahedron on Mars.” He further described the former inhabitants of Mars who he said were “men” – natives of Mars, but basically men (he didn’t mention women). Since hearing this I’ve done a couple of cursory Google searches for “remote viewing Mars” and was surprised to find a lot of what I consider to be utter nonsense on the subject. I’ve also Googled “tetrahedron on Mars” and usually come up with links to sites about the supposed face on Mars. (I think of myself as relatively open-minded, but this is stuff for which I have no patience whatsoever.) So, I have two questions for anyone who might know: (1) Does the “tetrahedron” refer to anything else besides the “face”? and, (2) Does anyone have any first-hand knowledge regarding the military’s remote viewing program, especially as it may relate to remote viewing Mars or any other planet, star, galaxy – whatever? And I’ll take my answer off-air… Kim

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Room at Capitol Reef
by Ann House 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

All, Do to some last minute cancellations, Lowell Lyon has a nice 2-bed motel room in Torrey for $50 a night. If you are interested in this great deal and are headed to Capitol Reef this weekend, call Lowell on his cell 801-699-7283. -A

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Capitol Reef
by Kim 03 Sep '10

03 Sep '10

Would someone who knows please respond: Is the star party next weekend at Capitol Reef a public event, and if so, are entrance fees and/or camping fees being waived? Kim A. Hyatt Architect P.O. Box 124 Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647 Tel: 435.462.9207 Fax: 435.462.5013 Mobile: 801.631.5228 kimharch(a)cut.net Architectural Design ▪ Historic Preservation

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Wolf Creek Pass or Lakeside for September 3rd
by Jay Eads 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

Next Friday will be coming really quick and next Saturday. I'm leaning to a two night observing session for myself. Heading south is out as I need to be in range of home since a member of my family has had some health problems at home of late. So for me, it will either be Lakeside or Wolf Creek Pass next weekend (cell range, and yes, they are both in range of my cell phone). I'm open to viewing at either location next Friday night. I won't be able to leave until around 4:30p.m. on Friday (have to get home and load). The National Weather Forecast for Hanna and the surrounding area is a good one for next Friday. Here's the projected forecast for Hanna (drop the temps a little for Wolf Creek Pass): .WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. .THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. So Wolf Creek should be highs in low 70's by day and lows in the low 30's by night (cold night observing so if some of us go there be dressed for cold observing but seeing should be very good). Lakeside has this forecast: .WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...CLEAR. HIGHS AROUND 80. LOWS IN THE MID 50S. .THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. HIGHS AROUND 90. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S. Lakeside thus should also be good and warmer with observing conditions in the 50's that night. Humidity next weekend shouldn't be a problem at Lakeside with drier air mass coming in. Anyone have a preference? I'm leaning towards Wolf Creek since we have this month and perhaps October if the weather holds (and I am NOT counting on that this year based on the rest of 2010), but I'm fine observing at either location next Friday. It's not looking good for tonight though with the wind and possible thunderstorms. I'm doing a new project with my sketching and observing and have about 16 objects I need to get in and fully sketch on those two nights . . . I'm done with Herschel 400 until January arrives. No matter what, I'll be heading out, just checking if anyone wants to link up. Cheers, Jay

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Solar Flares
by Gary Vardon 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

I have been observing the sun since June 6 with my Coronodo and finally saw my first flare. The flare was not seen after about three hours. Any thoughts on how long flares last? Sincerely, Gary Vardon The book DO It Right will help you understand vital ideas leading to your greater success. GO to PublishAmerica.com Consulting For Profit is also available. Learn how to make money as a consultant.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Labor Day Astronomy Programs at Great Basin National Park
by Jay Eads 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Now IF my Pathfinder is fixed in time, that might be tempting. Could be worth driving out Friday night for that, but setup would be in the dark. I'll have to see how the wife does with everything she is going through though first and I'll have to have the Pathfinder back (should be I hope). On 2010-08-28 20:44, Kelly_Carroll wrote: > > Hello all, > > I would like to invite you to spend a couple of dark nights with us at > Great Basin National Park. We will be having public programs both Saturday > and Sunday night (9/4-9/5) and would love the company. > > If you need any information you can email me at: kelly_carroll@??? or > call 775-234-7331. > > Best, > > --kelly > > >

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef National Park
by rob.taylor＠digis.net 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Right now the predictions are for lows between 48 and 52 degrees and clear (I like the clear part), and that will probably be around 3am. Apply the "subtract 20 degrees" rule and you should prepare for temps around 30 degrees. Capital Reef is not that high in altitude so I don't think it will get too cold, nothing like Bryce or even Wolf Creek. But again, you can always take your coat off, if you don't have it, you'll want it. Bob --- erikhansen(a)thebluezone.net wrote: From: erikhansen(a)thebluezone.net To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef National Park Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:53:09 -0600 >I would bet on lows in the 40's, better to prepare for coldest possible. Will lows be in the fifties? Need to know these things so I can prepare. > > Debbie > > On Tue Aug 31 14:43 , 'Don J. Colton' <djcolton(a)piol.com> sent: > >>Lowell Lyon his 20" and several others. They observe at Panorama Point. >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >>[utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com','','','')">utah-astronomy- > bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Debbie >>Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:36 PM >>To: Utah Astronomy >>Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef National Park >> >>Anybody going to be at Capitol Reef National Park on Thursday? Weather is >>supposed >>to be good all week. >> >>Debbie

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] My first shots!
by Gary Vardon 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Jupiter merits continuing observation to see how its atmosphere changes for example bands may disappear. Sincerely, Gary Vardon The book DO It Right will help you understand vital ideas leading to your greater success. GO to PublishAmerica.com Consulting For Profit is also available. Learn how to make money as a consultant.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] My first shots!
by Gary Vardon 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

Jupiter merits continuing observation to see how its atmosphere changes for example bands may disappear. Sincerely, Gary Vardon The book DO It Right will help you understand vital ideas leading to your greater success. GO to PublishAmerica.com Consulting For Profit is also available. Learn how to make money as a consultant.

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Not totally off topic
by Steve FISHER 01 Sep '10

01 Sep '10

I'm making plans to try to attend the Pacific Astronomy and Telescope Show in Pasadena, Ca. on Sept. 18th and 19th. If you have a major or minor purchase in the works with any of the vendors who are attending (there are alot of them) I might be able to save you some serious shipping charges and your package will get to ride home in a nice Toyota instead of crushed under tons of freight in a triple FedEx rig. I can't and won't charge for shipping but a little help with the fuel might be nice. E-mail me off list if it is something you might be interested in pursuing. Steve

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