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Comet ISON wakes up
by Chuck Hards 16 Nov '13

16 Nov '13

John Bortle is reporting a six-fold increase in brightness this morning: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/home/Comet-ISON-Comes-to-Life-2318…

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ISON pictures
by Wiggins Patrick 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

Jerry Foote forwarded this my way. I thought folks here would like to see it. http://brucegary.net/ISON/#Observations_by_Date_ patrick

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Frontiers of Science tomorrow (plus Mayan & Bernson)
by Wiggins Patrick 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Frontiers of Science talk tomorrow (Thursday) https://www.facebook.com/events/106708762820137/ Evidence that the Mayan calendar does not end this year: http://www.zazzle.com/the_2013_mayan_calendar-158713461120501542 And now we know where Dave Bernson arrived on Earth: http://nationexplorer.com/feature/1448512 Clear skies! patrick Sent from my iPad

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Looking for photos of ISON
by Sheena McFarland 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Hi all, I'm working on a story about Comet ISON. First, I'm putting in there for viewers to be cautiously optimistic as the recent brightening events, I realize, may be a flash in the pan instead of creating the Comet of the Century (Comet Kohoutek anyone?) However, I'd love to include some photos from anyone who has been taking them of ISON with my story. Of course, I'd credit you as the photographer, and they'd publish online and possibly in print, depending on space, etc. I'd need high-resolutions .jpg files, your name, where and when the photo was taken and how it was shot (using what equipment). If anyone is interested, please email me your photo. Deadline is this Friday at 5 p.m. Thanks! Sheena McFarland Business and Justice Editor The Salt Lake Tribune 90 S. 400 West, Suite 700 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Office: (801) 257-8619 Cell: (801) 510-5567 Fax: (801) 257-8525 smcfarland(a)sltrib.com Twitter: @sheena5427

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SLAS 1975 document
by Chuck Hards 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

I found this while going through some old files recently. Yes, I really did serve on the board. Those refreshments didn't carry themselves into the planetarium. ;-) http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii24/JethroTull1958/ATM/SLAS1975_zps6315…

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1994 document
by Joe Bauman 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Patrick, I suspect it's written in an earlier version of MS Word. but without the .doc at the end, which I added. At least I could open it that way. -- Joe The Salt Lake Astronomical Society and Hansen Planetarium invite you to enjoy views of the Sun, Moon, planets, stars, galaxies and other wonders of the Universe! Join us at free ÒStar PartiesÓ and ÒSun PartiesÓ with some of the largest telescopes in Utah. 1994 STAR PARTY SCHEDULE April 15 S. P. O. C. April 16 Harmon's Family Center** April 23 Galivan Utah Center April 29 S. P. O. C. May 13 Little Mountain May 14 Harmon's Family Center** May 21 Galivan Utah Center May 24 S. P. O. C. (lunar eclipse) June 03 S. P. O. C. June 17 Little Mountain June 18 Harmon's Family Center** June 21 Sun Tunnels June 25 Galivan Utah Center July 01 S. P. O. C. July 15 Little Mountain July 16 Harmon's Family Center** July 23 Liberty Park* July 29 S. P. O. C. August 12 Little Mtn. (meteor shower) August13 Harmon's Family Center** August 20 Liberty Park* August 26 S. P. O. C. September 09 Little Mountain September 10 Harmon's Family Center** September 17 Liberty Park* September 30 S. P. O. C. October 14 Little Mountain October 15 Harmon's Family Center** October 22 Liberty Park* See map on reverse for Star Party locations. Solstice Party, located near Lucin, UT *Sun Party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., located at corner of 700 East and 1300 South in SLC. **Located at 980 E. Ft. Union Blvd. in Midvale. Star Parties begin at dusk (weather permitting). Observers are encouraged to bring their own telescopes. Beginners will receive assistance if desired. For further information call Hansen Planetarium at 532-STAR or 531-4952. SEE YOU THERE!

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Help opening file?
by Wiggins Patrick 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

I'm putting together a file containing scans of all of the SLAS star party fliers and announcements I've been able to find. Here's the file so far (30MB): http://slas.us/slasbooks/SPALL.PDF I am missing fliers from 1983, 1984, 1992 and 1994. If anyone here happens to have any of those please let me know. I did find a file on my computer that I think may contain the 1994 flier but I can't open it. I suspect it's a PC file. I've posted it at the two following URLs and would appreciate hearing from anyone who can successfully open either one and, hopefully, convert it to a PDF. http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/1994 http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/1994.zip Thank you, patrick

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Fwd: Horsehead Nebula
by gazebo4sale＠comcast.net 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Hi, I had an amazing imaging session last night at my home in urban Mesquite Nevada. Sky was dark and the moon setting. I was able to set up, I had no, none, nada issues with drivers, cables or Murphy (this is the first time he deserted me). I would like your opinions as to whether the big bright ball around the intense nebulosity area is an internal reflecton off my pollution filter. I do like my picture and I hope you do also. Horsehead Nebula see: http://home.comcast.net/~galico/Astropics/Horsehead.jpg I got 53X250 Second Images,ISO 1600 of which Deep Sky Stacker used 46 with a 85% setting for usable frames. There was a satellite that does show up in the images. Thanks Steve Gallenson Equipment Used: Takahashi FSQ 106 N Takahashi EM 200 Temma 2 Canon T3i Hutech Modified Hutech Pollution filter Lodestar Guide Camera mounted on piggybacked 500 mm Nikon Catadioptic Lens. Guided with PHD Captured with Nebulosity Processed with DSS, Nebulosity and Photoshop.'

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For Sale: CGE 1400 mount, with tripod
by Wiggins Patrick 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Richard Erwin has asked me to help him get the word out that he has a surplus CGE 1400 mount and tripod he'd like to sell. He notes that the electronics are having some issues so he's only asking "around $500" for it. If interested please contact him at rerwin9(a)gmail.com / 435.636.0771. patrick

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Andromeda Galaxy 11-11-2013 (Again)
by Dave Gary 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Dion, Thanks for telling me the link didn’t work. I think I fixed it, but don’t hold me to it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/10821322605/ Dave

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