Sorry Joe, your initial topic of what the streaks in your smart phone images are has been sidetracked (perhaps the term is hijacked) to astronomical smart phone applications in general. Indeed it is an interesting subject. Any volunteers for a future society presentation, probably in the summer, regarding just how far you can take a smart phone in astronomy???? The first 4 months have already been set: Von Del Chamberlain in January; Dr. Anil Seth (black holes) in February; creating your own observing program in March with Lowell Lyon; and Physics Family Fun Night in April. I'm reserving May for a presentation on the big bang theory/cosmology for you Ed. Don't have a speaker in mind yet, suggestions welcome, but there is time. Met a neighbor of Lowell's who has tentatively agreed to speak on dangers to earth from beyond. It will be much more than the Tunguska event. Just last February such an event took place in Russia (this board was abuzz) causing millions of dollars in damage and injuries. Chuck is right about the astronomical pictures those phones can take. He posted some impressive images and Sigfried showed me such a photo at the advanced training session recently. Such photos could be an entry (term use loosely here)and inexpensive way to explore the universe for well-learned enthusiasts as well as beginners. A valid general meeting subject if ever there was one. Still, would like to see some good ideas about what those streaks were, flying rods and fish included. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Hards" <chuck.hards@gmail.com> To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 10:56:23 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Another try at odd streaks If people were paying attention, they would have noticed some darn good smart phone pics in the last couple of SLAS photo contests. On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Joan Carman <jcarman6@q.com> wrote:
Hmmmmmn I see a general meeting presentation forming. Cell phones and what can be done with them. Its taking on astronomical proportions.
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