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

Looking for 6" f/5 Dob or Astroscan
by D P Pierce 30 May '11

30 May '11

I'm looking for a LOW priced 6" f/5 Dob or Astrocan. Either one would be short enough and light enough for me to use in my wheel chair. Deloy Pierce

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Time-lapse of VLT in Chile
by Ann House 30 May '11

30 May '11

Maybe some of you have seen this, but I thought it was beautiful. I was as fascinated by the telescopes as I was watching the sky. http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-05/time-lapse-video-very-larg… -A

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Shopping center construction near SPOC
by Jay Eads 29 May '11

29 May '11

Yes, they do, and here it is: 8-13. On site lighting. (1) All outdoor lighting devices or fixtures shall be shielded in such a manner that light rays emitted by the device or fixture, whether directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are restricted to regions below an angle 15 degrees beneath the horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted. No significant intensity of light shall be emitted from the fixture horizontally, nor above the horizon, nor above the region defined above. All outdoor lighting shall be downward directed except where specified otherwise in this chapter. Luminaires meeting restricted emission requirements are sometimes described commercially as hooded, shielded, or full cut-off fixtures; however, not all luminaires so designated meet the above angular requirement. (2) On-site lighting shall not penetrate beyond the property line in such a manner as to annoy or interfere with the use of adjacent properties. If a light is determined to be in violation, the owner shall take appropriate corrective action to assure compliance. (3) All outdoor light fixtures maintained on public or private property shall be turned off between 11:00 PM local time and sunrise except when used for: (a) commercial and industrial uses such as sales, assembly and repair areas where business is conducted after 11:00 PM, but only while the business is open to the public; (b) illuminated advertising signs on the premises of a business while it is open to the public; (c) lighting necessary for security purposes or to illuminate walkways or roadways; (d) illuminated billboards; and (e) a recreational use that continues after 11:00 PM, but only for so long as such use continues. The questions I see are: 1. What lights are going to be allowed to remain on after 11:00p.m. for security purposes (certainly not all lights in the strip mall will be needed) 2. Is the developer/owner here in compliance with the light fixtures they have selected to use at the location 3. Has this issue been raised, addresses and resolved with the planning commission or a waiver granted? If so why, if not, it will be good to know what has been done to promote the ordinance with the builder and what the builder/owner has done to ensure the site is in compliance overall. On 2011-05-29 14:41, erikhansen wrote: > >I thought Tooele County has a Light Pollution Ordinance. > > > > Thanks Jay and Rodger. Since the developer Woodbury Corp.'s closest market > > is residents in Stansbury Park - residents who already support wise > > lighting practices - hopefully the developer and the new CDA will see it > > in their economic interests to harmonize new development with the existing > > lighting values of their potential customers. - Clear Skies - Kurt > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > > Utah-Astronomy@??? > > 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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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Shopping center construction near SPOC
by Canopus56 29 May '11

29 May '11

Thanks Jay and Rodger. Since the developer Woodbury Corp.'s closest market is residents in Stansbury Park - residents who already support wise lighting practices - hopefully the developer and the new CDA will see it in their economic interests to harmonize new development with the existing lighting values of their potential customers. - Clear Skies - Kurt

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Shopping center construction near SPOC
by Canopus56 29 May '11

29 May '11

I notice that there is a shopping center is being built up at the corner out at the State Highway near SPOC. Has anyone contacted the owners and builders to determine if they will be light pollution friendly? I'd hate to see a parking lot full of lights that close to SPOC. Would SLAS management please briefly address this at the next general meeting? Thanks. Clear Skies - Kurt

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OT Want Ad: netbook computer
by Canopus56 28 May '11

28 May '11

I suspect some of you may be dumping your netbooks to upgrade to an Ipad. If so, I am interested in picking up a used netbook with at least two USB 2.0 ports for use as a dedicated small astro imaging computer in the $125-$150 price port range. I decided I don't want to haul around my main writing-accounting laptop to remote sites for astro imaging. Clear Skies, Kurt c a n o p u s 5 6 at y a h o o dot c o m

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] OT Want Ad: netbook computer
by Canopus56 28 May '11

28 May '11

Guys, Thanks for the tips and warnings on Windows 7 starter. Kim, yes, I was after a netbook, not a laptop. I wanted to go with something cheap, small, lightweight, durable and power miser, instead of hauling around my ``real'' laptop(s). http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-4034CLB-Netbook-Clear/dp/B004EWEZJC/ http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AOD255E-13639-10-1-Inch-Netbook-Diamond/dp/B004F… - Clear Skies, Kurt

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Endeavour onboard launch videos
by Patrick Wiggins 28 May '11

28 May '11

Several views from the SRBs on the most recent shuttle launch. We've seen most of the same sorts of images in similar previous launch videos. But one thing I'd not seen is right at the very end. Well, ok, I have seen that happen to one of my parachutes, but first time I've seen an SRB parachute do that. Fast forward to 36:25 to see what I mean. :) http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=90811131 patrick p.s. I seem to remember something similar happening during one of the Apollo landings. Any other old timers out there remember that?

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Imaging opportunity: ISS and Moon 4h45m33am 5-27 (this morning)
by Canopus56 26 May '11

26 May '11

At about 4:45am on Friday (this) morning, the ISS at about -2 mag will pass 5 degrees under the Moon and then a couple of minutes later, about 3 degrees above Jupiter. The Moon will be visible from the valley, but mountains will block a view of Jupiter from the valley floor. Mar and Venus will be below the horizon. This may make a wide field imaging opportunity. The Clear Sky Clock looks iffy for 5am on Friday morning. On Saturday morning at 5h08m31s, a similar event will occur. See http://www.calsky.com/ for more details. Clear Skies - Kurt

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SLAS star parties this weekend
by Patrick Wiggins 26 May '11

26 May '11

Tomorrow (Friday) evening at Wheeler Farm, 6351 S 900 E and Saturday evening at SPOC. Both to run from sunset to 11:00 pm, weather permitting. Weather info: SLC Clear Sky Clock, http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/SaltLakeUTkey.html?1 SPOC Clear Sky Clock, http://www.cleardarksky.com/c/SPOC2UTkey.html?1 patrick

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