December 2011 - Utah-Astronomy - mailman.xmission.com

Daylight Silly Time bill
by Patrick Wiggins 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

Here's what the Tribune reported on the bill to do away with DST: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/politics/53162803-90/daylight-saving-federal-g… Personally I'd have no problem with just staying on DST year round. It's the switching back and forth I find aggravating. But the federal government says that is not allowed. So the next best thing is to simply do away with it (DST, not the federal government <g> ). patrick

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Fly over West Mountain Observatory today?
by Patrick Wiggins 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

Morning folks, Well, I thought I had a program to do this afternoon but I just realized it got moved to tomorrow. So with nothing scheduled and since I got pictures of the U's observatory Sunday I'm thinking I'll fly over West Mountain this afternoon to get a few of the Y's observatory. I'm thinking taking off about three and returning about an hour later. Anyone out there who has never flown in a small airplane care to come along? patrick No charge, BTW, unless you really insist on helping with fuel.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Pit n Pole Observing Tonight
by Jay Eads 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

Russ, Your welcome anytime. We usually stay out until between 11:00p.m. and 1:00a.m. We left tonight around 11:35p.m. as we had seen much and it had been a great night and we finally were getting a taste of frost (not much though). If the weather is good next new moon we'll be heading back out and I can honestly say, we didn't get too cold tonight and the heaters sure helped. I also learned the cheapest dew shield for a finder scope and a Telrad today and tried it out tonight and it worked wonderfully. On 2011-12-26 22:31, Russ Klvacek wrote: > How late do you guys usually stay out? I may join you later in the evening. > I'm a newbie, never been out observing aside from a few sessions in my > backyard.

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364 Days Until The End of the World!
by Rodger C. Fry 27 Dec '11

27 Dec '11

I was just pondering about all the hype about December 21, 2012 marking the end of the world. With that said, I thought about what astronomical events that I would like to transpire within the next year before the world ends and these two would top my list: 1. Confirmed evidence of life outside of earth 2. Betelgeuse going supernova How about the rest of you? Rodger Fry

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Frisco Peak Observatory
by Patrick Wiggins 26 Dec '11

26 Dec '11

A couple of shots I got today of Frisco Peak and the U's observatory. patrick http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/FRISCOPEAK.JPG http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/FRISCOOBSERVATORY.JPG

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Pit n Pole Observing Tonight
by Jay Eads 26 Dec '11

26 Dec '11

Clear Sky Clock is showing the Pit to have higher temps and lower humidity than Lakeside and the NWS is backing this up 100% right now so Mat and I are heading to Pit n Pole tonight if anyone wants to join in on a freezing good time. We'll be out there by 4:30p.m. -- Jay Eads

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Fwd: Fwd: [Mike and Key Amateur Radio Club (K7LED)] Merry Christmas!
by Larry Holmes 26 Dec '11

26 Dec '11

Thought those of you who are hams might enjoy this posting on youtube. For hams and non-hams alike, you may or may not know Jean Shepherd. He co-wrote and narrated the iconic movie "A Christmas Story" in which Ralphie wants the Red Ryder BB Gun. His ham call was W7ORS. There are a number of entries, just input Jean Shepherd into the search area of youtube and look for the 2 part episodes on ham radio, or just enjoy some of the other entries, if you are not into enjoying

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Merry Christmas
by D P Pierce 26 Dec '11

26 Dec '11

HO HO HO !!! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Santa Claus

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] An ornament in the sky
by Sumner Wayne 25 Dec '11

25 Dec '11

Thanks, Joe, for reminding us of the fundamental reason we love astronomy. By the way, pi might be 3 if the universe is sufficiently curved! The value of pi you mentioned is only accurate for flat (Euclidean) geometry. Wayne A. Sumner Math/Physics/Astronomy/Engineering Boy's Tennis Coach Northridge High School Davis School District (801) 402-8610 >>> Joe Bauman 12/25/11 3:07 AM >>> http://tinyurl.com/7ajkr9c _______________________________________________ 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

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From the funnies
by Patrick Wiggins 25 Dec '11

25 Dec '11

http://www.gocomics.com/bc/2011/12/21 Funny but at the same time sad to think there probably are people who really believe that. patrick

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