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July on PBS
by erikhansen＠thebluezone.net 02 May '12

02 May '12

If you missed it at ALCON or the SL City Library, the light pollution documentary will air on PBS in July, http://www.pbs.org/pov/citydark/

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Next ATM session
by Hutchings, Mat (H USA) 01 May '12

01 May '12

Just a reminder that the next ATM session at the Hutchings' optical shop (my garage) is this Saturday (5/5) from 9:00 to 2:00. I am actually extending the time for this session to include Friday evening as well. The start time on Friday is 5:00. There will be several projects going on such as mirror grinding/polishing, star testing, dobsonian mount building, etc. So if you would like to join us for a special 2 day ATM event, as usual e-mail me at mat.hutchings(a)siemens.com<mailto:mat.hutchings@siemens.com> and I'll give you driving directions to my house in Riverton. Mat This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. The information contained herein may include trade secrets, protected health or personal information, privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this email in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your system. Thank you for your cooperation

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Public outreach at the Herriman library
by Hutchings, Mat (H USA) 01 May '12

01 May '12

Just a quick report on the outreach a few of us amateurs did for the public at the library in Herriman. On Friday 4/27, hoping for some clear skies there were three telescopes in the parking lot of the library available for public viewing. Amazingly, there were people there waiting for us to set up and for clouds to open enough to at least see the moon. Though the clouds and breeze probably kept others away, there were around 20 or so people who did show up. We did actually get fairly decent views of the moon, Venus, Mars and Saturn. Quite a few ooohs, and awes were of course heard. I know that another event was held at a Harmons and I hope that that also had some success. It is a great thing to share the wonders of the universe with others who would not normally have the opportunity. Wouldn't it be great if there were several outreach events sprinkled throughout the valley near first quarter moon? Personally I encourage all to share the views of the sky we all have ready access to with others who don't have the same access. Go out and help others look up! :) Mat This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. The information contained herein may include trade secrets, protected health or personal information, privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this email in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your system. Thank you for your cooperation

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NASA Photos
by Steve Fisher 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

I thought I’d post this for all of you to see. You may have already seen it but I thought it was worth posting. Enjoy. http://vimeo.com/40234826

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