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M57 +73PSW-3
by daniel turner 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

Mark your calendar for early evening May 7. Their will be a close encounter between the Ring nebula and periodic comet 73P. The comet will be close to earth so its exact position in the sky will depend stongly on your location on the globe. Go to spaceweather.com and use the link at the bottom of the page for "Observable Comets". 73p is in the list and includes orbital elements and a link for daily ephemerides. DT __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] useless facts
by sfisher01＠comcast.net 07 Mar '12

07 Mar '12

Never? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Spencer Ball" <spencer(a)spencerball.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 1:27:05 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] useless facts We'll never see past the cosmic microwave background, much less see light from clear all the way around. Spencer Ball -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of sfisher01(a)comcast.net Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 1:12 PM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] useless facts I read this on the usless facts gadget on my desktop. I'm not sure I understand it. Care to comment? A sunbeam setting out through space at the rate of 186,000 miles a second would go in a gigantic circle and return to its origins after about 200 billion years. _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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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ATM session report and next month's planned date/time
by Hutchings, Mat (H USA) 07 Sep '11

07 Sep '11

Just a quick report on the August 13th ATM session at the Hutchings' optical shop (my garage): Charlie Green attended and after discussing his projects we both went to his home for a look at his observatories and other astro gear. He has quite a collection of telescopes and mirror making equipment. The next project he would like to work on is a long focal length 13" mirror. In an upcoming ATM session we will evaluate that mirror. If it looks good, he will be set, if not, we will know what to do to correct it. Charlie was also looking for a home for a mirror grinding machine and I happily provided one for it! Next session there will likely be people working on dew zappers, and observing chairs. As usual, any other projects that any of you might want to bring and work on are welcome. The next session will be on September 17th from 9:00 to noon. I can easily go longer if any of you want to keep working your projects. Mat _______________________________________________ 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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maybe Lakeside again tonight...
by Chrismo 01 Sep '11

01 Sep '11

Anyone interested?

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A Second Sun for Us?
by M Wilson 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

What do you think about this? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1349383/Betelgeuse-second-su…

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This Weekend
by Jay Eads 31 Aug '11

31 Aug '11

I was planning on the Wedge this weekend but due to some family issues I am staying locally. I know SLAS is at Harmon's and SPOC this weekend but I haven't had any personal observing time so I am heading out Friday and Saturday. One night will be Wolf Creek and one night I'll either go to the Pit or Lakeside. -- Jay Eads

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Tiny observatory / stormy weather
by Patrick Wiggins 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

I buzzed down to Kanab yesterday where fellow list members Dave and Charlotte Gary picked me up at the airport and then pressed on to Jerry and Cindy Foote's place for a visit and tour of Vermillion Cliffs Observatories. Last time I was down there there were "only" two observatories but they're recently added a third. And what a cute little observatory it is. And I do mean little: http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/minirolloff.jpg Jerry designed and built it himself. Made out of powder coated metal. Really looks great. And while looking at the picture, notice the background. How would you like to have a backyard like that?! After lunch Dave and Charlotte dropped me back at Kanab International and then headed home to St. George where Dave set to work seeing if my trusty old ST-237 still works. Didn't take him long to figure it out as he just sent me some test image he took tonight. (You work fast Dave <g>). As for my return flight, flying through this was lots of fun: http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/rainwall.jpg Happily the clouds cleared off by the time I got home and I'm now on image #169. Clear skies and a great night, patrick

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M-101 supernova before and after
by Patrick Wiggins 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=68&g2_page=7 Still kicking myself for letting this one get away. patrick :)

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The Leonardo seeking photos
by Patrick Wiggins 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

From "The Leonardo" (http://www.theleonardo.org/) The Leonardo is looking for submissions for our People and Place photo contest. Twenty-five winners will be chosen to have their photos showcased in our new Public Photo Gallery as part of an ongoing exhibit called There, there. We’re looking for photos that: • Action shots of people in interesting places doing interesting things • Be taken within the 2011 calendar year • Be sent in a jpg format and at a resolution of 300 dpi Please include your full name, a caption for the photo, the month and year the photo was taken, and your age. All submissions should be emailed to chansen(a)theleonardo.org by midnight M.S.T. on Monday, September 19, 2011. Selected photos will be displayed for six months in the Public Photo Gallery and/or on The Leonardo website or other media channels.

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Space Station could go unmanned
by Jay Eads 30 Aug '11

30 Aug '11

Interesting read. http://spaceflightnow.com/station/exp28/110827unmannedops/ -- Jay Eads

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