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Comet Catalina
by Chuck Hards 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

If anyone is up this early, it appears that comet Catalina has experienced a sudden, massive brightening. I am observing a coma as large as the full moon, and bright enough to punch through the urban light pollution. It is very obvious in the eastern sky, to the lower left of Venus & Spica. Any other reports are appreciated.

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Adios, S&S Optika
by Chuck Hards 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

After 43 years, I was saddened to learn that S&S Optika is closing their retail store. http://www.sandsoptika.com/locationhours I'm not sure if this means they will continue with an Internet presence, but one more brick-and-mortar retailer is gone. Also heard that Gary Hand has closed the Hands On Optics retail store.

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Good Observing Sites Near Ogden
by Paul Johnson 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

I am just getting back into astronomy and looking for a good place to take my telescope during the winter. I normally go to Antelope Island since I am just a few minutes from there. The gate closes at 6pm for winter hours now so I was hoping there would be a few suggestions from folks on this list. Thanks for the help.

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Nice scope for sale on KSL
by Chuck Hards 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Good price for a 13.1" Dob, on an equatorial platform: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=37376322&cat=&lpid=3&search=telescope&ad_cid…

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Adieu
by Wiggins Patrick 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Hi all, Just letting folks know that now that many posts are going here and on SLAStalk that I'm signing off here. Clear skies! patrick

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Observing Friday Night
by JayLEads 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

I am planning on heading out Friday night as per all forecasts that will be a very good night. It will be chilly but on Saturday night upper winds are forecasted to come in that will upset viewing up top. Sunday those upper level winds increase as will clouds that evening in front of an approaching low coming in early next week. The moon will be best positioned Friday night. I will be heading to Vernon to Site 1 Owl's Roost if your interested. I will not be spending the night but I plan to be out at the site by 4pm and observing from 6:30pm to 12:30a.m. and then heading home. I am going to be posting my observing trips over at this Facebook page for those interested in coordinating dark site observing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1483184248649856/ Feel free to come out, and dress WARM, layers is always best. -- Thanks! Jay

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8" Orion Dob on KSL
by Chuck Hards 11 Nov '15

11 Nov '15

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=218&ad=37298003&cat=&lpid=3&search=telescope&ad_cid… Only $60, pickup in Roy. Somebody grab this one, quick!

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Change of Location Pit n Pole for Observing Nov 7th 2015
by JayLEads 08 Nov '15

08 Nov '15

Change of location. A group of 3 to 4 right now including me are going to Pit n Pole tonight. DRESS WARM if you come. Humidity is okay there but temps will be in the upper 20's to low 30's tonight. -- Thanks! Jay

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Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter
by Dave Gary 08 Nov '15

08 Nov '15

What’s up in the early-morning hours. > https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/22872775985/in/dateposted-public/ <https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/22872775985/in/dateposted-public/>

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Observing at Vernon Tonight
by JayLEads 07 Nov '15

07 Nov '15

Hello, It will be a cold evening but I am leaving around 3:30pm to head out to Vernon for an evening of observing. I plan to observe from around 6:30pm til 11;30pm and then pack up and come home. You are welcome to join in you want. I'll be on one of the FR 006 sites, either the first one, Owl's Roost or what Joe B. calls my place or the second one right over the cattle guard to the right. Hope to see some of you there. DRESS WARM if you come out. -- Thanks! Jay

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