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Test message to see if utah-astronomy list is back operable
by jmcraig＠xmission.com 06 May '21

06 May '21

Hi Folks, I know this list doesn't get a lot of traffic, but it was apparently removed from Xmission's mail system back sometime in late Feb or so. Their diligent tech staff has reimported all the subscribers (supposedly). So, this is a test message to see if it's truly back. Nice clear night; should have made plans to get away from my Bortle class *Lousy* skies. Oh well. Ciao for now! John

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Galaxy wheels
by Joe Bauman 06 May '21

06 May '21

I'm resending this because, for some reason, the first time the URL didn't come through right. Dear friends, I’m pleased to presentmy Blog 116, which is a bit different than my typical astronomical offerings – Blog116: A wheel in a wheel (the-nightly-news.com) Thanks for giving it areading, Joe Bauman

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Re: Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 214, Issue 3
by bill biesele 06 May '21

06 May '21

> > > What a pleasant surprise.

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Galaxy wheels
by Joe Bauman 06 May '21

06 May '21

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> > Date: May 5, 2021 at 7:08:50 PM MDT > To: "josephmbauman@yahoo com" <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Galaxy wheels > > Dear friends, > I’m pleased to present my Blog 116, which is a bit different than my typical astronomical offerings – > Blog 116: A wheel in a wheel (the-nightly-news.com) > Thanks for giving it a reading, > Joe Bauman > >

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Unexpected result of Jr High star party
by John M. Craig 11 Feb '21

11 Feb '21

Hi Folks, First, a thanks for the carefully masked/socially-distanced help with the star party at Lakeridge Jr. High in Orem last October. Yesterday, I had an interesting conversation with a parent who attended with her daughter. It seems her daughter is now determined to pursue a career in astrophysics and her parents are getting her a telescope. Always great to have that level of interest, right? Naturally, I offered to help the girl learn to use the scope. The extra interesting thing is that this girl apparently isn't a great reader, but she's determined that will not stand in her way of pursuing her dream career. So now, instead of spending all her free time playing, she's working at reading books because she knows that is a critical skill for an astronomer. Well, I wanted to be a professional astronomer when I was that age too, but life takes you in lots of directions you cannot foresee--especially as an early teenager. But, if it leads to better skill at reading, that's such a great thing! I hope she's able to keep up the momentum on that--no matter what she does in life, that'll be a blessing to her. I just had to share that unexpected result of an astronomy interest. BTW, Let's all wish hard for a few more clear nights before winter is over--maybe it'll help! (Had a great outing last Saturday--thanks, Dave!) John

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Apollo 14 and the future
by Joe Bauman 09 Feb '21

09 Feb '21

Dear friends, This is the 50thanniversary of one of our most important Moon landings -- so far. To read aboutit in Blog 113, please check out my homepage https://the-nightly-news.com and then clickon the word “Blog.” If you haven’t already,you may want to join the Utah Astronomy Club on Facebook. Few are denied. We arenow 721 members. No fees, no dues, no bickering. Just search for Utah AstronomyClub, ask to join, and then post and enjoy comments, astronomical photo andfriendly chatter about science. Someday, when the pandemic is over, we’ll getback to our delightful monthly meetings. Thank you – Joe Bauman,club coordinator

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Fwd: Moonstruck!
by Joe Bauman 06 Dec '20

06 Dec '20

> Hi Astro-folks, > > If you have an interest in our closest space neighbor, you might like my latest blog, Number 111, about the Moon: https://the-nightly-news.com/blog/blog-111-falling-in-love-again > > Also, over at the Utah Astronomy Club site on Facebook we’ve been posting beautiful astrophotos and discussing matters as varied as astrology vs. astronomy, best telescopes for beginners, a small company planning to land a lunar probe, the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21, the recent collapse of the great Arecibo radio telescope, the Sun’s rotation – and many other topics. > > The group has 642 members at last count and we have a lot fun. We have no fees or other dues, and intend to resume face-to-face meetings when it’s safe. Those who aren’t yet members are invited to surf over to our Facebook page and ask to join – nearly all are accepted. > > Thank you, > > Joe Bauman, UAC coordinator > >

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They're Here--Why Do You Think They Call It "Planet Utah"
by Dave Gary 25 Nov '20

25 Nov '20

> https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55056570 <https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55056570>

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Check out the sun!
by John M. Craig 25 Nov '20

25 Nov '20

Hi Astro Friends, Great day for solar observing. https://www.raben.com/maps/ shows 4 active regions. 12786 is a huge sunspot; haven't checked, but my guess is it may be visible w/o magnification. I'm sure it would be interesting in white light. It's spectacular in H-alpha. Happy (Stay Well) Thanksgiving! John

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Mars!
by Joe Bauman 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

Who doesn't love Mars? Catch up on the news about the fourth rock from the Sun in my latest blog, Number 110: https://the-nightly-news.com/blog/blog-110-a-visit-with-a-nearby-planet Thanks, Joe

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