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Early Persieds
by Chuck Hards 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

Twice this week I have seen bright meteors in the early morning sky, with a radiant near Perseus. This morning a very bright one was seen just below Venus, as it was only a few degrees above the skyline. Hoping this bodes well for this year's shower peak. The moon will compromise the shower somewhat, so only the brighter shower members will be easily seen, but if the two I've seen this week are any indication, we just might get a great show.

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Saturn 8/9/2014 ~22:00
by Dave Gary 10 Aug '14

10 Aug '14

Quick and dirty image of Saturn before it set behind my house. https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157646332303704/

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Rosetta comet images
by Richard Tenney 09 Aug '14

09 Aug '14

In case you were asleep yesterday... http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/rosetta-catches-comet-0806201… also: https://www.facebook.com/EarthSky/photos/a.61619521852.81951.36709031852/10… Beautiful stuff -- good job ESA!

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Utah Bucket List feature Bryce skies
by Wiggins Patrick 09 Aug '14

09 Aug '14

KUED 7 will air Utah Bucket List 2 this coming Monday evening starting at 7:00. One portion will feature astronomy programs at Bryce Canyon (featuring Kevin Poe) and the annual astronomy festival. patrick

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Nice to have a personal shopper
by Wiggins Patrick 07 Aug '14

07 Aug '14

Those here who are familiar with my standard style of dress might be interested (or amused) in this bit of my preparation for the NASA event later this month. Grins, patrick https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204421337479322&set=a.24628208957… p.s. Thank Ann!

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Excellent ISS pass this evening
by Wiggins Patrick 07 Aug '14

07 Aug '14

CalSky is calling for a near vertical pass of ISS for northern Utah this evening. Now if the weather will just cooperate. patrick Appears 20h40m19s 0.6mag az:234.0° SW horizon Culmination 20h45m43s -3.8mag az:323.7° NW h:82.9° distance: 418.7km height above Earth: 417.0km elevation of Sun: -2° Disappears 20h51m09s -0.6mag az: 53.4° NE horizon

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Everyone Needs One of These!!!!
by Jamie Bradley 07 Aug '14

07 Aug '14

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Central Galaxy
by Joe Bauman 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Hi Folks, Tyler allowed me to use his stunning photo of the Andromeda Galaxy, to show what a small area of the nucleus I photographed. You can enlarge both of our pics by putting your curser on them and then right-clicking; then click on "view image" and enlarge from there. Here's my image, with Tyler's just below: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201513884409577&set=a.10731632898… Thanks, Joe

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2nd Annual Utah Star Party
by Jay Eads 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Some have inquired so I thought I better share here. Here is the info on the 2nd annual Utah Star Party. It is a low key affair. Here is a list of directions from my blog: http://jaysastronomyobservingblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/directions-to-south-… Here is the info on the Utah Star Party for 2014. This post will be used to convey information about the 2nd annual Utah Star Party. It will be held on the Forest Land south of Vernon, Utah and the dates are listed below. We will be at site 1 and possibly site 2. I will post a Google Image of the locations in the near future. I did make a decision on timing for the Utah Star Party this year. I moved the Utah Star Party this year to the following dates: Friday September 26th, Saturday September 27th (after tent camping during a snow storm last year). I will arrive on Friday, but it will be after dark due to a work commitment I have at Olympus High that night. If you want to come out on Thursday, September 25th, that is fine also but no promises that anyone will be there.I will be observing on Saturday for sure, and if I can set up in the dark, on Friday night as well. Feel free to join us if you would like. No fees, no prizes, just simply come out to a dark site and enjoy other imagers or observers and have a great night doing what you love. We will have an observers area and an imaging area. Other than that your on your own for food and drink. There will be some toilets with disposable bags and 5 miles to the east is Vernon Reservoir with Forest Service toilets that are kept really clean. No running water though at the bathroom. This is the weekend after Great Basin so we won’t conflict there. It gets cold out there at this time of the year so dress for warmth. Hope to see you there. Oh, you can come out for one night if you want; as I said this is very laid back. The only goal it has is to get people out to a dark site. Recent SQM readings have the site at 21.77 to 21.81 which is NELM 6.9 to 7.0. Salt Lake Light dome is to the northeast. It is easy to set up tents in the area and the site can handle 2 or 3 RV's. Specific questions are best emailed to me or posted on the forum located here: http://utahstarparty.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/hello-world/. Questions of course are also welcome here but I do not have the time to check all three right now. Sorry. I have been swamped of late (14 hour days) and that won't be ending until Halloween. Hopefully the weather improves as September and October can be our two best months and we have good weather that weekend. Best, Jay

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Star b q
by dalel2112＠yahoo.com 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Hi all, Iwold like to thank all who paticipated with the star b q. It was a pleasur cooking for you and hope you enjoyed it. I am happy to do it again. It was great to visit and reaquaint with all you great folks. Thanks, Dale W. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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