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Shuttle sighting opportunities
by Kurt Fisher 11 Jun '07

11 Jun '07

Watched 1:16 AM 6-11 overflight. Appeared at predicted time. Was a dull orange color about the brightness of the Deneb. In 10x50 binos the shuttle and ISS had a definite angular size, but no detail was visible. - Kurt _______________________________________________ Sent via CSolutions - http://www.csolutions.net

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new members message
by Gary Vardon 09 Jun '07

09 Jun '07

Hi ya all, I have a long term interest in astronomy so I joined this here group. I am interested both in learning about astronomy and discussing astronomy and science. Gary Vardon

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Hawaii links
by Rob Ratkowski Photography 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

Aloha For those of you that are thinking about coming to Hawaii, here are a few links to Haleakala Observatories cameras, a web cam on South Maui beaches and web cams for Mauna Kea and Kilauea caldera. Sorry no jungle cams .............. http://banana.ifa.hawaii.edu/capsweb/index.html Haleakala Observatories Cams http://banana.ifa.hawaii.edu/crater/ Haleakala Crater Cam http://www.hphresort.com/maui-vacation-rentals.php?&title=webcam Maui Beach Cam http://mkwc.ifa.hawaii.edu/current/cams/index.cgi?mode=multi Mauna Kea Observatories Cams http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/cam/ Kilauea Crater Cam (Big Island) Aloha Rob

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SLAS member info
by Ann House 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

I would like to get a hold of Deloy Pierce. A girl scout is working on an astronomy-oriented educational project for a Gold Award. She is compiling information for an astronomy syllabi and accompanying activity packets, and she would like to use Karen W. Pierce's list of binocular objects. It was exactly what she has been looking for and is seeking Karen's permission. I have called Deloy a couple of times, using the phone number on our SLAS list, but he hasn't returned my call. We may not have his correct phone number. Does anyone know how to get in touch with him? Thank you for your help with this. -A

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Launch
by Patrick Wiggins 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

Atlantis is airborne. Looking forward to seeing her tomorrow. pw

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No concerns for launch - count resumed
by Patrick Wiggins 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

Launched director has been "Cleared to launch Atlantis". Weather at the Spain TAL is now forecast to be acceptable if the site is needed. T minus 9 minutes and counting. Launch still set for 17:38 MDT. pw

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Back on for launch
by Patrick Wiggins 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

They've decided France is going to be ok after all and are "trying to squeeze a 'go'" out of the Spain site as well. (As hard as they're trying, you'd think they heard Ann on the radio this morning saying the shuttle would be visible from SPOC tomorrow and they don't want to make a liar out of her. <grin> ) Only one TAL (Transoceanic Abort Landing) site is needed so with France a go so is the launch. Currently in a scheduled hold at T minus 9 minutes. Count to be resumed at 29 minutes and a few seconds past this hour. pw

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Possible no-go (weather)
by Patrick Wiggins 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

Weather at the overseas landing sites in Spain and France is bad. They're still planning on an on-time launch but they're saying if they can't figure a way around the weather problem they'll not be able to launch today. :( pw

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Countdown resumed
by Patrick Wiggins 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

Countdown just resumed (16:32 MDT). Launch still set for 17:38 MDT. pw

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] SLAS member info
by Wayne Sumner 08 Jun '07

08 Jun '07

I thought that Deloy passed away earlier this year. If I'm wrong, please correct me. Wayne A. Sumner Math/Physics/Astronomy/Engineering Boy's Tennis Coach Northridge High School Davis School District (801) 402-8610 >>> "Ann House" <ann(a)annhouse.org> 06/08/07 9:05 AM >>> I would like to get a hold of Deloy Pierce. A girl scout is working on an astronomy-oriented educational project for a Gold Award. She is compiling information for an astronomy syllabi and accompanying activity packets, and she would like to use Karen W. Pierce's list of binocular objects. It was exactly what she has been looking for and is seeking Karen's permission. I have called Deloy a couple of times, using the phone number on our SLAS list, but he hasn't returned my call. We may not have his correct phone number. Does anyone know how to get in touch with him? Thank you for your help with this. -A _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com

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