RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Winter observing?
The only problem is that you can't fit your 22" Telescope in the plane. Dave Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:27 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Winter observing? Death Valley is a bit far. I usually go to St. George. The nights are only in the 20s and the daytime is pretty nice. Although - - - Baja is pretty nice in February. Punta San Francisquito is 90 miles of 4 wheel drive from anywhere, and the electricity is provided by a generator which is turned off at 10:00 pm. The temperature at night there is around 50. Its right on the Sea of Cortez. You hear whales spouting all night and the sunrise is better than any I have seen anywhere else. The best way to get there is by private plane. For info and pics go to: http://www.aeroventure.com/Aeroventure/Places_To_Go/Mexico/Mexico1.htm Brent --- Kim Hyatt <kimharch@msn.com> wrote:
Good question, Guy. Where does one go during Utah's long winters? I've observed in deep snow in the hills and out in the desert, but it's never warm enough. Even Utah's "Dixie" is a bit too cold for me for a long night under the stars. So, I'm hoping this winter to take a trip to Death Valley for some serious winter observing, probably in January. Anyone else game?
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He lashes it onto the wing. Same way he brings his deer home from the hunt... Back in my regular observing days, I usually went to the same places in winter as summer. I used to have a winter star-party photo on my Gallery page, we were standing on a foot of snow. If your mountain location is snowed-under, hit the west desert. Make sure you have your eyepiece-cozy with you to prevent brain-freeze. --- David Dunn <david.dunn@albertsons.com> wrote:
The only problem is that you can't fit your 22" Telescope in the plane.
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And don't put your mini Maglite in your mouth to hold it. (Does anyone recall the movie, A Christmas Story?) Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com> serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Hards<mailto:chuckhards@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy<mailto:utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:56 PM Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Winter observing? He lashes it onto the wing. Same way he brings his deer home from the hunt... Back in my regular observing days, I usually went to the same places in winter as summer. I used to have a winter star-party photo on my Gallery page, we were standing on a foot of snow. If your mountain location is snowed-under, hit the west desert. --- David Dunn <david.dunn@albertsons.com<mailto:david.dunn@albertsons.com>> wrote:
The only problem is that you can't fit your 22" Telescope in the plane.
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Do I remember? Heck, I did it myself on a propane tank at Solitude in the early '70s...but learned my lesson. Don't be shamed into it by the "triple dog dare", it's not worth it! --- Kim Hyatt <kimharch@msn.com> wrote:
And don't put your mini Maglite in your mouth to hold it. (Does anyone recall the movie, A Christmas Story?)
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I didn't even get the triple-dog-dare - just popped it in my mouth without thinking in 10 degree weather (Quadrantid meteor shower at Little Mountain). I think I have permanent nerve damage on my tongue at the spot where the Maglite instantly adhered to it. First and last time, until of course I'm too tired to be thinking clearly and do it again. So, Chuck, what compelled you to contact a propane tank in such a manner? Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com> serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Hards<mailto:chuckhards@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy<mailto:utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Re: Winter observing? Do I remember? Heck, I did it myself on a propane tank at Solitude in the early '70s...but learned my lesson. Don't be shamed into it by the "triple dog dare", it's not worth it! --- Kim Hyatt <kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com>> wrote:
And don't put your mini Maglite in your mouth to hold it. (Does anyone recall the movie, A Christmas Story?)
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I was trying to entice an intended victim. Alas, it backfired due to insecure footing! So I just slugged him instead. --- Kim Hyatt <kimharch@msn.com> wrote:
I didn't even get the triple-dog-dare - So, Chuck, what compelled you to contact a propane tank in such a manner?
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I had never heard of Betty Hill before the recent discussion on this list. I just came across a report of her death.
Betty Hill, 85, gained fame with alien-abduction tale
By The Associated Press
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Betty Hill, whose tale of being abducted by aliens launched her to fame and became the subject of a best-selling book and television movie, has died. She was 85.
Mrs. Hill died at her home Sunday after a battle with lung cancer
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I remember reading the Hill's account of their "abduction" in either Look or Life magazine, probably about the time of John Fuller's 1966 book. I was only 12 in 1966, but fascinated by stories of UFO's. Reading abduction accounts and other nonsense soon soured any interest I had. I've been a firm non-believer (in UFO's, that is) since. Kim Hyatt Architect 1849 East 1300 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 801.631.5228 kimharch@msn.com<mailto:kimharch@msn.com> serius est quam cogitas ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Cobb<mailto:james@cobb.name> To: Utah Astronomy<mailto:utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Betty Hill I had never heard of Betty Hill before the recent discussion on this list. I just came across a report of her death.
Betty Hill, 85, gained fame with alien-abduction tale
By The Associated Press
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Betty Hill, whose tale of being abducted by aliens launched her to fame and became the subject of a best-selling book and television movie, has died. She was 85.
Mrs. Hill died at her home Sunday after a battle with lung cancer
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The book is a facinating read if you haven't read it - Betty and Barney Hill. Jim Jim Cobb <james@cobb.name> wrote: I had never heard of Betty Hill before the recent discussion on this list. I just came across a report of her death.
Betty Hill, 85, gained fame with alien-abduction tale
By The Associated Press
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Betty Hill, whose tale of being abducted by aliens launched her to fame and became the subject of a best-selling book and television movie, has died. She was 85.
Mrs. Hill died at her home Sunday after a battle with lung cancer
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