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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Ed 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Hi All, Can anyone make recommendations as to the best of Dr. Tyson's books on astrophysics and cosmology? Ones that go into detail about what is currently known or theorized? Ed Stimpson

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David Rankin
by Joe Bauman 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

David Rankin, an extremely accomplished astroimager and asteroid-discover, is moving from his home in Big Water, UT, — where he worked for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area — to Tucson. AZ, to join the Catalina Sky Survey! (He is multi-talented with paleontology, photography and other skills. You may have seen his videos of flash floods, both on YouTube and national news.) What a thrill that he will now be a professional astronomer. Congratulations to David! — Joe Bauman Sent from my iPhone

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A child's interest
by Joe Bauman 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

Here's a question for the group: a friend has a seven-year-old grandson who wants a telescope and loves birds and stars. What's a good recommendation? Thank you, Joe Bauman

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 192, Issue 3
by Thomas Sevcik 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

Joe, A simple pair of 7x50 binoculars would be a good start. Also, a planisphere and a red flashlight would be nice additions while under the stars. If interest continues, a simple table-top telescope like the Orion FunScope 76mm reflector that could be set up on a picnic table might fit the bill, and it's under $100! Just a thought. Tom ________________________________ From: Utah-Astronomy <utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com> on behalf of utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com <utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 9:47 AM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 192, Issue 3 Send Utah-Astronomy mailing list submissions to utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com You can reach the person managing the list at utah-astronomy-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Utah-Astronomy digest..."

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Big Maksutov For Sale
by Chuck Hards 18 Feb '19

18 Feb '19

I'm selling my Orion 180mm f/15 Mak OTA (Optical Tube Assembly). I'm the second owner, I got it from the daughter of a fellow who bought it new, used it only a few times, then passed-away unfortunately. I picked it up for Mars last summer but everytime I looked, the dust storm obscured almost all detail. But it's a nice scope, used on other targets it performs very well. Especially nice views of Saturn. The long focal length means you can get higher powers with long focal length eyepieces with comfortable eye relief. Does very well on deep-sky and double stars as well. The winter open clusters just sparkle like diamonds in this scope. Circumstances require immediate sale. I'm just selling the scope itself, no mount, use your existing mount. Comes with a Vixen dovetail. A Telrad base is taped to it but no Telrad is included. Orion sells them BN for $999, I will let this barely-used one go for $750, and will throw-in a free 2" Lumicon DS filter. Here it is on Orion's website: https://www.telescope.com/Orion/Telescopes/Telescope-Optical-Tube-Assemblie… Email me off-list if interested. Thanks for your time!

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Liver and Onions scheduling problem
by Chuck Hards 01 Feb '19

01 Feb '19

My friends, I'm sorry to say that I may not be able to attend Liver and Onions for another four to six weeks, due to work demands. This all came up after I posted that it was time to get together again. Next Saturday is our scheduled event, but I am available until 1:30 PM only then must get back to work. If we could start at noon then I'd have an hour and a half with you. But it's up to all of you. Please don't call it off just because I can't make it, or we can try an earlier start time. I'm sorry about this, in fact I'm just sick about it. One of these years I'm really going to retire, and have my Saturdays back. Let me know what you want to do. Maybe we could make it a dinner get together instead?

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Anyone remember this fellow?
by Chuck Hards 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

I seem to have a memory of this fellow in SLAS, many years ago. Does anyone else remember him? http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/deseretnews/obituary.aspx?n=dean-hirschi&p…

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Liver & Onions
by Grammy Terry 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Hey, thank you for the update. We hope to catch the next one. We’ve got some things going on that day. K/

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 191, Issue 9
by Grammy Terry 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Thanks for the invite. What time on Jan 26? Plan on Mike and me if no big snow storm arrives. Hope to see some Lunar Eclipse photos from those who braved the cold. Was this the best one ever or what!?! Kathy Terry > On Jan 21, 2019, at 6:33 PM, utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com wrote: > > Send Utah-Astronomy mailing list submissions to > utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > utah-astronomy-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Utah-Astronomy digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Great eclipse coverage (Joe Bauman) > 2. Re: Liver & Onions time again! (Larry Holmes) > 3. Re: Liver & Onions time again! (Joe Bauman) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:54:21 +0000 (UTC) > From: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> > To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Great eclipse coverage > Message-ID: <1416459547.1165092.1548100461519(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > GREAT coverage of the lunar eclipse by the Deseret News and KSL TV: > > Deseret News: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900051733/enjoy-the-blood-moon-lunar-ec… > > > KSL? had a live broadcast from the eclipse watch at the U. but I can't find it on line. Will post it if I can locate the clip. -- Joe Baman > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:33:17 -0700 > From: Larry Holmes <larry(a)kijoda.com> > To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Liver & Onions time again! > Message-ID: <64991C74-2E03-4D32-9DEF-3B50E0B9F9B4(a)kijoda.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Well, 26th is my birthday & I thought liver w/candles might look good, 2/2 is OK if that is what is wanted. 73 > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 11, 2019, at 9:09 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Larry, thanks for the call yesterday, reminding me it's time for L&O again. >> >> Looks like there's nothing on the SLAS calendar so how about Saturday, Jan. >> 26th? That's 2 weeks notice for those who have requested more than one >> week. >> >> Let me know if that date works for everyone. If a lot can't make it, we >> can look at other dates. >> >> Thanks! >> _______________________________________________ >> 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". > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:32:58 +0000 (UTC) > From: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> > To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> > Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Liver & Onions time again! > Message-ID: <545225370.1311703.1548120778821(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Ummmm, liver and candles! > > > On Monday, January 21, 2019, 5:33:42 PM MST, Larry Holmes <larry(a)kijoda.com> wrote: > > Well, 26th is my birthday & I thought liver w/candles might look good, 2/2 is OK if that is what is wanted.? 73 > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jan 11, 2019, at 9:09 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Larry, thanks for the call yesterday, reminding me it's time for L&O again. >> >> Looks like there's nothing on the SLAS calendar so how about Saturday, Jan. >> 26th?? That's 2 weeks notice for those who have requested more than one >> week. >> >> Let me know if that date works for everyone.? If a lot can't make it, we >> can look at other dates. >> >> Thanks! >> _______________________________________________ >> 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". > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php > > ------------------------------ > > End of Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 191, Issue 9 > **********************************************

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Liver & Onions time again!
by Chuck Hards 22 Jan '19

22 Jan '19

Larry, thanks for the call yesterday, reminding me it's time for L&O again. Looks like there's nothing on the SLAS calendar so how about Saturday, Jan. 26th? That's 2 weeks notice for those who have requested more than one week. Let me know if that date works for everyone. If a lot can't make it, we can look at other dates. Thanks!

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