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Re: [Utah-astronomy] SPOC open (Wiggins Patrick)
by Bruce Hugo 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

*sigh* Had to pass on the moon last night. Work overload. Had to get my sleep. I'll catch the next one in April. How was the view? Clouds? Clear? Bruce Hugo Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. - Edwin Powell Hubble Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 02:46:07 -0600 From: Wiggins Patrick <paw(a)getbeehive.net> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] SPOC open Message-ID: <14555485-BD2F-4B2E-90F7-827DD3392F38(a)getbeehive.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii In case anyone is wondering we've got SPOC open and skies looking good. Penumbral started but no sign yet. patrick

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] SPOC open (Wiggins Patrick)
by Bruce Hugo 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

Cool! Thanks for the information Chuck! ------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 07:34:57 -0600 From: Chuck Hards <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> To: Bruce Hugo <bruce.hugo(a)yahoo.com>, Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] SPOC open (Wiggins Patrick) Message-ID: April will only see 5 minutes of "totality", won't even get very dark. Just barely total. Septembers should be deeper. I believe both are visible from North America.

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Timelapse of lunar eclipse
by Dion Davidson 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

I left my camera on the roof of my home in Sandy all night and put together this wide angle high exposure timelapse of the eclipse. lunareclipse 2014 10 lunareclipse 2014 10 View on www.youtube.com Preview by Yahoo Dion

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SPOC open
by Wiggins Patrick 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

In case anyone is wondering we've got SPOC open and skies looking good. Penumbral started but no sign yet. patrick

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Cosmic ray detection with a smart phone
by Dale Hooper 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

I haven't tried to install this app, but this really sounds like a very innovative way to do astronomy. http://www.gizmag.com/physicist-smartphones-pocket-cosmic-ray-detectors/341… Clear skies, Dale.

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bolide
by Joe Bauman 07 Oct '14

07 Oct '14

Patrick is the voice of reason in this article although I doubt he said the fragments would settle onto Earth -- could is a better word. http://www.examiner.com/article/ufos-sighted-over-colorado-mountains-format…

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From today's funnies
by Wiggins Patrick 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

Today's Red & Rover http://www.gocomics.com/redandrover/2014/10/05 patrick

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From yesterday's funnies
by Wiggins Patrick 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

Non Sequitur's latest look at pseudo science. http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2014/10/04 patrick

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Prominences
by Siegfried Jachmann 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

There are a couple of impressive prominences visible right now. 1:35 Sunday.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Liver & Onions Subcommittee meeting
by Joe Bauman 04 Oct '14

04 Oct '14

It was quite pleasant, Joan. For my part, I would not have allowed it to deteriorate. But of course I can only vouch for myself. -- Joe ------------------------------ On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 11:52 AM MDT Joan Carman wrote: >I did not see this message until now, quite too late for me to attend. I would have, considering your open invitation to SLAS candidates. I suspect it might deteriorate into a confrontation between Joe and myself, which would not be pleasant as we disagree on many issues. Better to enjoy the lunch and companionship of fellow astronomy enthusiasts. I'll be at the star party at SPOC tonight if anyone is interested. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> >To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> >Sent: Friday, October 3, 2014 6:27:09 PM >Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Liver & Onions Subcommittee meeting > >A reminder of tomorrow's meeting of the Liver & Onions Subcommittee. I've >had quite a few people RSVP so we should have a terrific luncheon! > >If any SLAS candidates for office care to attend, we'll give you a few >minutes of attention to speak on your own behalf. After that, the >conversation is wide-open. > >Left Fork Grill >68 W 3900 S, Salt Lake City > >About a block east of the TRAX station. > >I'll reserve our big table for noon. Bring something for show & tell, if >desired. > >Kay, I'll bring your binos, and Larry, I'll bring the binos for you to try >out, that we discussed privately. > >I also will be bringing an amateur-made cast cellular mirror blank that is >a model of the Lick Observatory 120-inch mirror made by Corning. I'll be >finish grinding, polishing, and figuring it later this fall in a >collaborative effort with it's maker. (A fellow from Atlanta, GA.) > >You need not be a member of SLAS to attend. All are welcome. > >See you all tomorrow! >_______________________________________________ >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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