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SLAS board meeting time change
by Patrick Wiggins 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

For those on the list who might be planning on attending tomorrow's (Tuesday) SLAS board meeting, the start time has been moved up one hour to allow an extra hour after the meeting for folks to chase 2005 YU55. http://slas.us/displayevent.asp?EventID=1667 patrick

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My pic of M77
by Joe Bauman 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Here's my pic of M77; I trimmed off the top to get rid of a dust doughnut. It would have been removed automatically if I had taken flats, but I didn't. Thanks, Joe http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=4752

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The physicist is in
by Patrick Wiggins 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

http://www.gocomics.com/baldo/2011/11/07 :) patrick

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Update to Blog
by Jay Eads 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Just in case someone is REALLY bored I posted an update to my blog this afternoon. Here is the link: http://jaysastronomyobservingblog.blogspot.com/ I found a way I can map out some of the new locations that I have used or will use out in Rush Valley area. There is an image of the Lookout Pass site there that you can click and enlarge. Also, the air mattress pump works still and works in my Black and Decker Electromate 400 so I am going to try it with dew. -- Jay Eads

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sambo's
by Larry Holmes 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Chuck Hards, do you remember that the original owner of the Jass (typo intentional, I detest the double Z), Sam Battistone, was the owner of Sambo's? BTW, I thought it had the best child's breakfast menu and environment. Wiki reports 1,200 outlets in the US in '79. SB's grandson owns the only remaining Sambo's. Location unmentioned. 73, lh

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M77
by Joe Bauman 07 Nov '11

07 Nov '11

Hi, If anyone's interested, here's a blog I just posted about M77, which has an active galactic nucleus. Thanks, Joe http://tinyurl.com/6pck5m6

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Benefits of space science - minaturized x-ray machines
by Canopus56 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

Space technology delivers quantum leap in hospital X-rays http://www.stfc.ac.uk/News%20and%20Events/37862.aspx Laptop sized portable x-ray machine that will weigh 10kg instead of the current 250kg. Clear Skies - Kurt

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Comics
by D P Pierce 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

http://www.gocomics.com/culdesac Deloy Pierce

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Outreach in Herriman
by Jay Eads 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

I've spoken briefly with some people here in Herriman and will be speaking with them more about doing some public outreach here in Herriman, probably by the library in the north parking lot, or out front. Anyway, I am just checking if there is anyone who would be interested in joining me on 1st quarter waxing moon to show the moon, some doubles and any planets out in Herriman? I want permission and am looking at a sidewalk type astronomy on this. So any interest? Looking at doing it four to six times a year, and yes, a couple of those in the winter with weather permitting. -- Jay Eads

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Jupiter transit and GRS, Thurs Nov. 3 and Fri Nov. 5
by erikhansen＠thebluezone.net 06 Nov '11

06 Nov '11

>There are electric heated pants and shirts used by snowmobilers. Trip to Arizona or Florida works also. I agree winter is awesome and does not need to stop anybody from > observing. Apart from the warm clothing issues, you need to be ready to > combat dew/frost. > > For me, warm over boots are a key. I don't like cold feet and the NEOS > Navigator over boots I have are what keeps me going when it gets really > cold. They are much less expensive than a single premium eyepiece. > > Mat > > -----Original Message----- > From: utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com > [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay > Eads > Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 12:52 PM > To: Utah Astronomy > Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Jupiter transit and GRS, Thurs Nov. 3 and > Fri Nov. 5 > > Oh, winter doesn't mean the end of observing season. Indeed, for me and > a > few others the best views in northern Utah often come in the winter. > What > it depends on is the cloud cover for the two weeks around new moon. Also > key it is just being prepared. Layers and the right layers are the key > and > not showing up with a thermal layer and jeans, that won't cut it and in > my > opinion, even in summer, jeans are a poor dress material because they > are > of cotton and cotton doesn't trap the heat as it soaks in moisture and > keeps it next to the skin and makes you colder. Cotton won't retain > warmth/body heat either. See this article: > http://www.midwestweekends.com/plan_a_trip/outdoors_recreations/winter_p > lay/warm_winter_clothes.html > One thing for sure, having the clothing for winter observing in the > field > is another expense, one that some cannot afford, but it is the same > price > as an expensive eyepiece and can be done over time. > > Mat and I were out in -6 degree F last winter and to be totally honest, > we > did not get cold at all. For me, the winter Milky Way and the objects > found in the winter sky are superior to the summer ones. Perhaps a > comparison is in order . . . but we'll see if anyone responds to this. > > On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 10:46 PM, Canopus56 <canopus56(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Ian, Glad you had a good time with it. One last peak before the > winter >> season sets in. The clouds were too thick last night, so I didn't try. > - >> Kurt >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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.slas.us/gallery2/main.php >> > > > > -- > Jay Eads > _______________________________________________ > 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.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(a)siemens.com > > Thank you > > _______________________________________________ > 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.slas.us/gallery2/main.php >

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