Hi Vincent, In addition to those groups you mentioned, one I started on Facebook — the Utah Astronomy Club — is active and interesting. We don’t have dues and haven’t had regular meetings yet. But we have 185 members who are learning about astronomy from each other. We also met recently with the University of Utah’s Paul Ricketts with the U’s amazing 33-inch remote controlled telescope. To join, just search for the site on FB and ask. Best wishes, Joe Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 18, 2018, at 8:04 PM, Vincent Catanzaro <vincent.catanzaro@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks Joe, I was looking at recent temps and dew points to make my conclusions, and my small sample size is probably deceiving.
Chuck - Sounds like a great community. I've looked at both the Ogden and Salt Lake clubs and plan on joining both. My undergraduate studies and brief research work 20+ years ago is more a representation of my love of the sky than professional vitae of any consequence, but I look forward to the events and talks available. I'm sure I will have lots to learn from more experienced observers, and I'm excited to do so!
On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 4:56 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Vin, and welcome!
We have a solid community of regular dark-site visual observers and imagers, of all levels of experience and education. Also the Salt Lake club has solid ties to the Astronomy department at the University of Utah. So I think you'll find a welcoming community of people with similar interests, as well as an academic environment befitting your professional vitae. I know many of them personally and all are amazing people. I'm sure the suggestions on sites will come pouring in. I hope you and your wife thoroughly enjoy living, working, and having fun here!
Chuck
On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 2:28 PM, Vincent Catanzaro < vincent.catanzaro@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello all,
I recently joined the listserv as I will be moving to Utah mid-August from Buffalo, NY. My wife got a job at Weber State. I do technology architecture and consulting. We will be living in Ogden to start, but are looking for a home in SLC.
My name is Vincent, I'm in my mid 40's, and I have degrees in Physics and Astronomy. I've done some research ages ago in Radio Astronomy on 37-meter Haystack radio telescope, but have been out of the professional game for almost 20 years.
I can't wait to get out to some dark, steady sky Utah sites! Been a while since I've done much observing (maybe once every few months), and my primary scope has been a 12" Dob, which is one of the reasons it's been a while. Too heavy to take out often. I've ordered a CPC 800 HD to use as my main visual scope, and hope the smaller form factor will motivate me to get out to dark skies frequently. Plan on picking up a GEM and APO at some point in the future for AP.
Any tips on good observation locations would be greatly appreciated. Given the arid climate, is it safe to assume a dew shield is unnecessary? Thanks for any and all advice.
Vin
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