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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Deloy
by D P Pierce 18 May '12

18 May '12

Joan and everyone else I'm sold out, I'm sold out. I should have used my June rent money and ordered 1000 more. Deloy

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solar glasses
by Steve Fisher 18 May '12

18 May '12

Just thought you should all know that the Natural History Museum has sold out of all their glasses.

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Deloy
by jcarman6＠q.com 18 May '12

18 May '12

Deloy Do you still have any eclipse glasses, or have you given them all to the planetarium?

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Bryce
by Larry Holmes 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hey, it is good to be here again. Last night, pretty much fighting clouds. Limited viewing of Mars & Saturn, Mizar, etc., though Roger Fry managed to snag the Sombrero. Temp not too bad, but gusting winds. I think probably 20 or so telescopes were set up, but the good thing was not too many people showed up for viewing. I did talk to a young couple from Belgium (did not come to Bryce for the eclipse), just stumbled across the astrofest by accident. Another group from Canada, NYC, etc. Several from St George. Richard went to white light just after midnight, so we all packed up and left early. The atmosphere was not steady because of the wind, but the views, when good, were very good. Just had to be patient and spend more time at the eyepiece waiting for the very brief periods of steadiness. Looks better for tonight, but seeing is not rated too good. Suspect there w/be turbulence again. Carol's hot chocolate eased the sting when we got back to our room. Still, it is Bryce! 73, lh

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SR14 Opening Memorial Day (dirt only)
by Craig Smith 18 May '12

18 May '12

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=20450516&title=utah-road-blocked-by-landsli…

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Salt Lake WHAT Society? :)
by Patrick Wiggins 17 May '12

17 May '12

So many media requests today that I'm starting to looking forward to the eclipse being over. Ok, not really. I'm sure we're all used to being referred to astrologers. But a misquote today had me laughing aloud. The text of an eclipse related interview I did for CNN has been circulating around the web and one I just found referred to me being with the Salt Lake Cosmetology Society. LOL! So I guess the public is going to start expecting us to style their hair as we're casting their horoscopes. 2 days and 2 minutes to annularity, patrick Sent from my iPad

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Eclipse times / appearance / view from U of U
by Patrick Wiggins 17 May '12

17 May '12

In addition to times of the eclipse mentioned previously, http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/annulartimes.pdf , I've also put together a graphic showing how the eclipse will appear when at maximum from a number of different areas, http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/appearance.jpg . And for those who may not be on the U's email list here's something they sent out today about viewing the eclipse from the U's observatory on South Physics: +++++ Join us this weekend to see the Annular Solar Eclipse and a Star Party at the U of U observatory! Also, see the Robo Ute's Mars Rover Mission Control Center, and meet the students who created it. When: May 20, from 6 o'clock to 11 p.m. (Solar eclipse peak is approx. 7:30 p.m.) Where: South Physics Observatory, U of U campus (map: http://www.map.utah.edu/index.html?find=10) What: Solar telescopes and Solar Viewing Glasses will be available for viewing the eclipse. Faculty and staff will be on hand to assist. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Bring the Family. More info: Call (801) 581-6901. Visit http://web.utah.edu/astro/. +++++ Somehow I've got a feeling it could get pretty crowded up there. Can't help but wonder how many people the roof will support. :) patrick

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Late request: Baader solar filter film
by Dion Davidson 17 May '12

17 May '12

I know this is a bit late, but does anyone have some Baader solar filter film laying around they could sell me? I'd love to make filters for binoculars, my DSLR, and if there's enough, and off-axis mask for my 10" SCT Thanks Dion Davidson Sandy, UT

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Eclipse Glasses
by D P Pierce 17 May '12

17 May '12

I have lots of eclipse glasses for sale at $1.50. I will bring them to the SLAS meeting Wednesday. I will try to get there a half hour early. Deloy Pierce

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Sunspots: 17 May 2012 ~15:30 MDT
by Dave Gary 17 May '12

17 May '12

http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/7217967574/in/set-721576297760062…

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