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See the eclipse online
by Patrick Wiggins 19 May '12

19 May '12

Where to See the Annular Solar Eclipse Online http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/See-the-Annular-S… patrick

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] today's sunspots
by Joe Bauman 18 May '12

18 May '12

Thanks, Dave! I'm sure they will be around tomorrow. Let's hope they are still there on Sunday. -- Joe ------------------------------ On Fri, May 18, 2012 9:16 PM MDT Dave Gary wrote: >I’m sorry I missed photographing them. That was a cool set. Maybe I’ll give it a try tomorrow morning or afternoon. I’m still trying to get the solar photography down for the eclipse. Better late, than never. Nice job, Joe. > >Dave >On May 18, 2012, at 6:32 PM, Joe Bauman wrote: > >> Cool set of sunspots today: >> >> http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4983&g2_imageViewsIndex=1 >> _______________________________________________ >> Utah-Astronomy mailing list >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >> >> Send messages to the list to >> Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com >> >> The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. >> >> To unsubscribe go to: >> http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >> Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". > > >_______________________________________________ >Utah-Astronomy mailing list >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > >Send messages to the list to >Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > >The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. > >To unsubscribe go to: >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".

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today's sunspots
by Joe Bauman 18 May '12

18 May '12

Cool set of sunspots today: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4983&g2_imageViewsIndex=1

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2" barlow?
by Chrismo 18 May '12

18 May '12

Anyone got a 2" (two-inch) 1.5x or 2x barlow I can buy or borrow? -- Chrismo I fix things, all kinds of things... (801) 897-9075

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White balance / charge your batteries
by Patrick Wiggins 18 May '12

18 May '12

Just in case anyone else is having this problem: This will be my first attempt to shoot an eclipse with a digital camera so I set up today and shot several images using a Nikon D70 attached to a C-5 with f/5 telecompressor and off axis solar filter. The pictures were nicely centered and focused but there was no color. Nice B&W shots. Never had that problem with film... :) So I pulled out the owners manual and found a page on color balancing. Happily once I adjust the balance for "full sunlight" the color returned. Also, a suggestion: Charge your batteries (something I nearly forgot to do). Laptop, camera, telescope drive power pack, whatever. Get them all charged before heading south Saturday. patrick

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Leonardo has eclipse glasses
by Patrick Wiggins 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hi just heard from The Leonardo that they have received another shipment of eclipse glasses that will go on sale tomorrow (Saturday) morning when they open at 11:00. Probably a good idea to be in line when they open as the supply probably wont last long. patrick

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] strange new world
by Joe Bauman 18 May '12

18 May '12

Thanks, Brent! -- Best wishes, Joe ------------------------------ On Fri, May 18, 2012 5:31 PM MDT Brent Watson wrote: >Very nice Joe. I like it. > > >________________________________ > From: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> >To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 5:13 PM >Subject: [Utah-astronomy] strange new world > >http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4980&g2_imageViewsIndex=1 > >A strange new world -- just the sun through cloud cover, but I think it has a nice Star Trek feel to it. -- Joe >_______________________________________________ >Utah-Astronomy mailing list >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > >Send messages to the list to >Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > >The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. > >To unsubscribe go to: >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". >_______________________________________________ >Utah-Astronomy mailing list >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > >Send messages to the list to >Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > >The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. > >To unsubscribe go to: >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".

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strange new world
by Joe Bauman 18 May '12

18 May '12

http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4980&g2_imageViewsIndex=1 A strange new world -- just the sun through cloud cover, but I think it has a nice Star Trek feel to it. -- Joe

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My first attempt
by Steve Fisher 18 May '12

18 May '12

Here is a link to my first attempt at solar photography. My skill level with my camera is still on “auto”.http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4977

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DeLoy
by jcarman6＠q.com 18 May '12

18 May '12

Wahh Hoo!!! . She got them. Well, the Planetarium was out, but they suggested the Leonardo. She got over there and got some of the last few remaining. Thanks Ann, for the tip. She didn't have a cell phone, so I couldn't tell her. When she hadn't called by 1:30, I called again and she wasn't there. She just called me and i t's worked out, but whew, this last minute scrabbling is for the birds.

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