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Transit of Mercury 05/09/2016
by Dave Gary 09 May '16

09 May '16

Here’s a couple of photos of the transit of Mercury. I have contact III (or close to it) but I can’t seem to get this particular card to read in the card reader I have and I can’t find the cable to hook the camera directly to the computer and bypass using the reader. I had to switch cards during the session and for some reason this older card (only 256MB capacity) won’t show up as a disk on my computer. Given time, maybe when I’m Larry’s age, I’ll figure it out. Contact III may be toast. > https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/albums/72157665762078974/with/26… <https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/albums/72157665762078974/with/26…>

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Mercury transit
by kharrismar 09 May '16

09 May '16

I'm interested in observing the Mercury transit on May 9. I think it will be visible from here, but I don't know the timing. Can anyone help? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

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Next L&O Subcommittee Meeting
by Chuck Hards 04 May '16

04 May '16

I'm thinking Saturday the 21st, but starting at 1:00 PM. That way, those who want to attend the sun party at Winchester park that morning can do so, then have lunch afterwards. I'm thinking of going to the sun party that morning, myself. What say the rest of you? Would another day be better?

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M81 and M82
by Dave Gary 03 May '16

03 May '16

Thanks Rich and Joan. I’m going to try to image tonight and tomorrow night. It’s supposed to bad weather down here in St. George in a couple of days. Dave

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M82 in color (sort of)
by Dave Gary 03 May '16

03 May '16

I took this photo a little after midnight. It wasn't a long enough exposure to get all the color detail, especially the red streamers that shoot out from the gap you can see running through the middle of M82. I'll have to work on that. > https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/26521437280/in/photostream/ <https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/26521437280/in/photostream/> Dave

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Observing Wednesday Night
by JayLEads 02 May '16

02 May '16

I am observing tonight . . . and I cannot go tomorrow but Wednesday should be good to go so on Wednesday, May 4th, I will be at FR006 Site: Juniper Grove. To get to the site, drive down Forest Road 006, cross the cattle guard, immediately turn right and I am back off the road in there (where I usually am now). Feel free to join me if you wish. -- Thanks! Jay

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DSLR Mount
by william baker 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

I am thinking of taking pictures of the Mercury transit on 9 May 16. I have a Nikon D5500 DSLR that I would like to use to capture this event. Any suggestions on what type of mount I should use to mate the camera to a 10" Dob? All ideas and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Bill Clear Skies!

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Mercury transit
by Siegfried Jachmann 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Where is "here?" In Utah the transit will be in progress when the Sun rises. The entire event lasts about 5 1/2 hours. It will end around 1pm MDT. The Salt Lake Astronomical Society has scheduled a public event at the Bangerter Crossing Harmons from 9am until 1pm. 13800 S 150 E On Apr 25, 2016 11:35 AM, "kharrismar" <kharrismar(a)earthlink.net> wrote: I'm interested in observing the Mercury transit on May 9. I think it will be visible from here, but I don't know the timing. Can anyone help? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone _______________________________________________ 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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OFFER: Used Telescopes
by James Harvey 21 Apr '16

21 Apr '16

Greetings... I have not posted in some time. Due to issues related to my wife's health, I am "getting out of the business" of astronomy. I don't have much but will offer what I have to this group. OK, here is what I have: Item 1: http://www.amazon.com/MEADE-51501-Polaris-Refractor-Telescope/dp/B00004TDPP FREE, NO CHARGE Item 2: https://www.optcorp.com/pdf/OPT/EDU/4504.pdf FREE. NO CHARGE Item 3: http://www.celestron.com/browse-shop/uncategorized/firstscope-114eq-compact… $50 I have a box with quite a few eyepieces that fit these scopes. Free, no charge. If you are interested, give me a return email or call me at (801) 840-1770. Regards, Jim Harvey

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H Alpha filer
by william baker 21 Apr '16

21 Apr '16

A quick question to two to the open group. What type of H Alpha filer would be best for a 10 Dob? If you have a suggestion, why would you suggest that make or model? Thanks Bill

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