Whoa, if Chuck's sun scope is going to be at the ATM, I want to see- can I can I please. Tell me where and when the ATM is. Off topic - particularly for Chuck. Seeing as how you are quite the "engineer" (probably know more than 95% of the engineers out there) I recommend you (or anyone) read "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson (I just finished it). It's about the planning and construction of the 1893 Chicago World's fair and probably the first identified pschopathic killer. All true - non fiction. Specifically, the original, first ever, Ferris Wheel, designed and built by George Ferris. It stood 264 feet high, held (I think) 36 pullman (as in train cars) cars that could hold 60 people each. Powered by steam engine. There's a picture of it on the internet - truly incredible. Ferris did the calculations and convinced the fair committee to let him build it. The wheel was built AND tested at the fair first, no mock-ups or pretests. The Chicago World's fair also introduced the world to Juicy Fruit Gum, Shredded Wheat and Aunt Jamima pancakes. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mat Hutchings (H USA)" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 11:52:35 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sun viewing (Was: Patrick Wiggins Off Topic) It will be interesting to see the astro-camera! As I have previously mentioned, if the sun is out during the ATM session, we can view it with my scope. Also Chuck, if you have one of your 50mm solar scopes ready, bring it and we can all admire it. No pressure to finish one by then though... Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:33 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sun viewing (Was: Patrick Wiggins Off Topic) On 9/15/11, Chrismo <djchrismo@gmail.com> wrote:
The weather may not be cooperative for this saturday... http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/golf/weekend/1037476:5
That's my thought, though Saturday evening is supposed to bring some clearing. If it clears in the west before sunset is anybody's guess. I'm going to try and attend the morning ATM session at Mat's, so I won't get the shakes if it's cloudy later on. I'll be bringing my mocked-up 6" f/1.25 astro-camera. I threw together a wooden housing to do some preliminary visual tests. Funniest looking "telescope" you've ever seen. A wooden cube about 8 inches square. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from Siemens Medical Solutions and are intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to Central.SecurityOffice@siemens.com Thank you _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php