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Large binocular for sale
by Chuck Hards 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

I am selling my Resolux 15x70mm binocular. This is a high-quality, metal-cased binocular made especially for astronomy. Much more rugged than the ubiquitous 15x70mm plastic body binos flooding the market, that lose collimation if bumped. Very lightly used, I've only had it out a few times. Essentially brand new. Comes with the factory hard storage case. These sell new for $379.99, I will let this one go for $320.00 if picked up and paid for in cash, and will include a pair of custom made Baader solar filters for the objectives. Shipping charges will apply if you need it mailed out. See details here: https://www.telescope.com/Orion/Binoculars/Astronomy-Binoculars/Orion-Resol… Thanks for looking!

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SIEGFRIED REDUX?
by kharrismar 29 Aug '18

29 Aug '18

Did anybody but me see the picture at the bottom of page 39 of the Oct Sky & Telescope? The guy on the right end looks a lot like Siegfried! Did he move to Australia before or after his funeral? Sent from my Galaxy Tab®

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Pentax J60-C for sale
by kharrismar 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

Sorry to barge in on your email, but I'm not sure how to email utah astronomy. But I just got my oct issue of Sky & Telescope, and I thought I saw the resurrected body of Siegfried in the photo at the bottom of page 39, on the right end of the group. Could it be that he fooled us, again?Ķen Harris Sent from my Galaxy Tab® S2 -------- Original message --------From: Chuck Hards <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> Date: 8/27/18 11:48 AM (GMT-07:00) To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Pentax J60-C for sale The Pentax J60-C has been *sold*. Thanks to everyone who enquired! On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 9:06 AM Chuck Hards <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I have a gently-used Pentax J60C for sale. > > > _______________________________________________ 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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Pentax J60-C for sale
by Chuck Hards 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

I have a gently-used Pentax J60C for sale. It is a compact 60mm refractor kit, complete with table-top mount/tripod, set of 3 Pentax eyepieces, Barlow, extension tubes, diagonal, beautiful finder. Comes in the factory vinyl storage/transport case as well as the original cardboard retail box, and Pentax branded corrugated shipping box. I'm including a 1.25" visual back at no extra cost. Price is $140 shipped or pick it up for a hundred dollar bill. A great little grab-n-go scope with legendary Pentax optics. Throw it in the car or your luggage when a larger scope won't fit. And you won't be sweating blood if the airline loses your telescope. Shoot me an email if interested, I have it listed on Cloudy Nights but would obviously rather sell it locally and not have to ship. Can email photos if interested. Thanks! Chuck PS, selling a lot more astro gear this fall to help offset medical expenses not covered by insurance. Stay tuned.

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West Nile virus
by Joe Bauman 23 Aug '18

23 Aug '18

You must admit the absurdity of acting as if inviting the public to a known disease vector for West Nile virus is a life-saving effort. I have no doubt that most infected pools in Salt Lake County are things like junkyards with old tires that have accumulated water, not large lakes where the public visits to gaze at stars. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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West Nile Virus
by Thomas Sevcik 23 Aug '18

23 Aug '18

I have to agree with Joe that public safety is our priority. However, I wonder if we couldn’t post a sign saying “West Nile Virus detected-please use repellent,” at the entrance to SPOC? Also, is it possible to have the grounds keeper use a spray a couple hours ahead before the public begins arriving? Just a thought. sent from my iPhone

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Fw: West Nile Virus confirmed at Stansbury
by Joe Bauman 21 Aug '18

21 Aug '18

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Begin forwarded message: On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 4:33 PM, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> wrote: I call upon the SLAS Board to immediately cancel all events at SPOC. Not doing so is the height of arrogance and will place members of the public in danger of illness or death and expose the club to liability.— Joe Bauman, who resigned as SLAS vice president because of board members’ arrogance Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone Begin forwarded message: On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 5:54 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards(a)gmail.com> wrote: Well, this little news item is surely disturbing: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=46378833&nid=148&title=mosquitos-in-stansbury-park-… Be sure to liberally apply a 100% DEET solution if you head out to any star parties at SPOC, until the first killing frost of the season. I've tried the Boy Scout trick of rubbing my skin with a dryer sheet, it's fairly effective but not 100%. _______________________________________________ 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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West Nile Virus confirmed at Stansbury
by Chuck Hards 21 Aug '18

21 Aug '18

Well, this little news item is surely disturbing: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=46378833&nid=148&title=mosquitos-in-stansbury-park-… Be sure to liberally apply a 100% DEET solution if you head out to any star parties at SPOC, until the first killing frost of the season. I've tried the Boy Scout trick of rubbing my skin with a dryer sheet, it's fairly effective but not 100%.

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Herriman fire
by chuck.hards 18 Aug '18

18 Aug '18

Jay, heard from Steve & Cindy? Anybody? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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21P Giacobini-Zinner | Quick setup and shot of comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner
by Dave Gary 13 Aug '18

13 Aug '18

Was out early this morning and took a quick shot of comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner. > https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/44009216181/in/dateposted-public/ <https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/44009216181/in/dateposted-public/> DG

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