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Re: Small Scope Wanted, Perhaps
by Chuck Hards 28 Jan '05

28 Jan '05

Bob, steer him to the Orion Website: http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE For a better selection, and better quality, than Costco can offer. Bob Grant wrote: > In a conversation with my boss yesterday, he said he > has a small department > store telescope and is considering buying what > sounds like a GoTo from > Costco for $150. I can't envision what he saw for > such a price, but can't > imagine that he would be happy with it for very > long. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Small Scope Wanted, Perhaps
by Bob Grant 28 Jan '05

28 Jan '05

In a conversation with my boss yesterday, he said he has a small department store telescope and is considering buying what sounds like a GoTo from Costco for $150. I can't envision what he saw for such a price, but can't imagine that he would be happy with it for very long. He said he would ask my opinion before buying anything. He expressed interest in looking at planets and nebulas, but does not know the sky well enough to find the Pleiades. I recall seeing a few small scopes at the swap meet. If any list members have a small beginner scope for sale, please contact me off list, and perhaps we can find a good match for him. Bob Grant bobmgrant(a)hotmail.com

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Huygens landing--Another observation
by Patrick Wiggins 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

http://www.spacedaily.com/news/oped-05p.html Patrick

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Dark sky friendly porch lights
by Dale Hooper 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

Well, I'm rather tired so I can't resist either, with apologies. According to Merriam-Webster Online: Censor: 1 : one of two magistrates of early Rome acting as census takers, assessors, and inspectors of morals and conduct >>> Someone to take money from anyone that moves? 2 : one who supervises conduct and morals: as a : an official who examines materials (as publications or films) for objectionable matter b : an official (as in time of war) who reads communications (as letters) and deletes material considered sensitive or harmful >>> This one might set off your spam filter but - You have the porn czar on your light-post? 3 : a hypothetical psychic agency that represses unacceptable notions before they reach consciousness >>> Wow, pretty bizarre -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+dale.hooper=sdl.usu.edu(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+dale.hooper=sdl.usu.edu@mailman.xmission. com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:36 PM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Dark sky friendly porch lights Dave Dunn wrote: > I put motion censors > on my lights Is is a machine-gun hooked up to a photo-cell, a giant sheet of fly-paper, or does it wave incense at anything that moves? Oh, you mean sensors. Sorry Dave, I couldn't resist... ;) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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Re: Dark sky friendly porch lights
by Chuck Hards 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

Dave Dunn wrote: > I put motion censors > on my lights Is is a machine-gun hooked up to a photo-cell, a giant sheet of fly-paper, or does it wave incense at anything that moves? Oh, you mean sensors. Sorry Dave, I couldn't resist... ;) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Dark sky friendly porch lights
by Canopus56 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

Kim - Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive box shielded light for residential applications? Kim Hyatt wrote: >>One project I worked on that was an early effort, at >>least for SLC, to use downward-directed, shielded >>lights is the Gallivan Center Plaza downtown. I >>think it was very successful in that regard. Has >>anyone noticed, after almost 15 years? Yes, I walk through the plaza regularly and do notice how much more pleasant it is, as compared to walking by the U of U's Merrill Engineering Bldg., with its unshielded round globes, walking past the unshielded antique replica street lamps installed in the Avenues over the last few years, or driving by the unshielded antique replica street lamps on the south-bound I-15 off-ramp overpass that feeds into 600 South. - Canopus56 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page Try My Yahoo! http://my.yahoo.com

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RE: [Maybe Spam] [Utah-astronomy] Saint George Star Party -- different weekend
by David Dunn 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

The 4-5 is also a mostly moon-free weekend. Sunset 6:03pm 2/4 Moonrise 5:00am 2/5 Sunrise 7:33am 2/5 Moonset 2:12pm 2/5 Sunset 6:04pm 2/5 Moonrise 6:05am 2/6 Sunrise 7:32am 2/6 We will have a little bit of moon for the last couple of hours in the morning. Dave -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com@mailman.xmissio n.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:05 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Maybe Spam] [Utah-astronomy] Saint George Star Party -- different weekend Hi Dave, I was just thinking about driving to St. George, but the following weekend from your plans. I'm wondering if anyone would like to go the night of Feb. 11. The reason is that moonset on Friday, Feb. 11 is 9:40 p.m. and moonrise is 9:44 a.m. Saturday, giving a nice long night of moon-free observing. But the Feb. 4-5 weekend isn't as good, unless you like the moon -- as a lot of people do. Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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FW: Saint George Star Party
by David Dunn 27 Jan '05

27 Jan '05

OAS is planning to have a Star Party at Fort Pearce on the nights of 2/4 & 2/5. Anyone is welcome to come and get some winter observing in with us. To get to Fort Pearce, take exit 8 in St. George, turn left on St. George Blvd and Right onto River Rd. Then follow the directions below (188 S River Rd is just a random address to get the directions started) . For those of you that went to see Columbia return, we went to see the dinosaur tracks and Fort afterwards. This should be a good dark site. It is on public land so you can camp nearby if you want. Most of the people that have told me they are considering going are planning to get a motel room. If anyone finds a good rate, let us all know. 188 S River Rd 188 S River Rd Saint George, UT 84790-2114 to 37 03 13-113 27 50 37 03 13,-113 27 50 Estimated Total Driving Time: 52 minutes Estimated Total Driving Distance: 40 miles Total Number of Steps: 13 Step Directions Distance 1 You are at 188 S River Rd,Saint George,UT. 2 Go N on River Rd for 0.32 miles 0.3 miles 3 Turn left onto UT-34 (100 N, St. George Blvd) 0.1 miles 4 Turn right on ramp to I-15 N 0.3 miles 5 Continue on I-15 N 6.8 miles 6 Bear right onto off-ramp at exit 16 to UT-9 (State St) 0.2 miles 7 Take UT-9 (State St) Ramp 0.2 miles 8 Continue onto UT-9 (State St) 9.4 miles 9 Turn right onto Main St 0.1 miles 10 Turn left onto 100 S 0.3 miles 11 Continue onto UT-59 (Highway 59) 21.9 miles 12 Turn hard right onto Uzona Av 0.1 miles 13 You are at 37.000000,-113.000000,, Destination: 37 03 13-113 27 50 37 03 13,-113 27 50 Thanks, David Dunn 801-961-3253

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Dark sky friendly porch lights
by Steve Trottier 26 Jan '05

26 Jan '05

Besides getting a dark-sky friendly fixture, the other thing you can do to help, obviously, is to not turn it on. I never turn mine on unless I'm expecting someone. I don't understand why so many people think they need to leave their outside lights on all night.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Dark sky friendly porch lights
by David Dunn 26 Jan '05

26 Jan '05

Neighborhood Watch has a program in some areas called HALO (Have A Light On) that is supposed to prevent crime. They implemented this in my area a few years ago. Quite a few of the people in the subdivision still keep 3 carriage lights on all night. I put motion censors one my lights and reduced the bulb to 15 or 25 Watts. I also set my lights to only stay on for 2 minutes when triggered. A few houses are doing something that seems to be dark sky friendly. The have put recessed lighting in the eaves. This lights the house and the ground but the only light going up is reflected off the surface. I think that it makes the house look nice and I think that it would look even better with lower watt light bulbs. Dave -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+david.dunn=albertsons.com@mailman.xmissio n.com] On Behalf Of Steve Trottier Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 10:26 PM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Dark sky friendly porch lights Besides getting a dark-sky friendly fixture, the other thing you can do to help, obviously, is to not turn it on. I never turn mine on unless I'm expecting someone. I don't understand why so many people think they need to leave their outside lights on all night. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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