April 2017 - Utah-Astronomy - mailman.xmission.com

Point meteor this morning
by Chuck Hards 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

I stepped out behind my shop at 5:30 this morning, looked up at the Summer Triangle, and saw a nice, bright "point" meteor flash, estimated at first magnitude, it was at least as bright as Vega. Point meteors are those that are traveling directly toward the observer, so instead of a streak, you only see a flash. Pretty cool.

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L & O
by Grammy Terry 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hey Chuck and all, Mike and I had a lovely first time at L & O. Fabulous restaurant! I read the bio on the chef, impressive. Thank you for the interesting backstory you wrote. Remarkable group of friends and great conversations. It was fun to hold the meteorites and feel the heavy weight of the metal. Absolutely amazing to think about where they might have came from, how far they'd traveled and imagine what damage was left in the wake. Charlie gave a great explanation on how these unusual treasures are located. Rich brought his own special treasure, pictures of him and his wife visiting Hawaii together for the first time. Absolutely gorgeous ocean views. Kathy Terry

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L&O Thank You!
by chuck.hards 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

We had a terrific turnout today, at least 17 people, including some new faces! Charlie and I brought some meteorites to pass-around and Kelly & I had a great time enjoying the company of old friends and new. When Joe and I started this some ten years or more ago, we had no idea that it would turn into the tradition and institution that it is today. It's so nice to spend a couple of hours with such good people and catch up on everyone's lives. We'll do it again in a few weeks and regularly afterwards. Thanks again, everyone! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] L&O Thank You!
by chuck.hards 01 Apr '17

01 Apr '17

You were missed, Siegfried! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Liver & Onions reminder
by chuck.hards 01 Apr '17

01 Apr '17

I reserved our table, but they said it might take a few minutes before the noon crowd clears out and we could be seated late, so don't show up early. Kelly and I will be there at 1:00. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null

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