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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Astounding prominence still
by Michael Crane 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

So question, I bought the glass filter that goes on the top of my dob, what other filters do you need to see these prominences? Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: "John M. Craig" <jmcraig(a)xmission.com> </div><div>Date:04/24/2015 8:23 AM (GMT-08:00) </div><div>To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com </div><div>Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Astounding prominence still </div><div> </div>Yes, still visible. Lots of other neat stuff too. The wispy loops on the west limb are still there and amazingly high. Too bad many of us are in for a mostly cloudy day here in Utah, but get out and see it if you can. John _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Astounding prominence still
by Joe Bauman 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

You need an h- alpha filter. ------------------------------ On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 11:14 AM MDT Michael Crane wrote: >So question, I bought the glass filter that goes on the top of my dob, what other filters do you need to see these prominences? > > >Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device > ><div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: "John M. Craig" <jmcraig(a)xmission.com> </div><div>Date:04/24/2015 8:23 AM (GMT-08:00) </div><div>To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com </div><div>Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Astounding prominence still </div><div> ></div>Yes, still visible. Lots of other neat stuff too. The wispy loops on the >west limb are still there and amazingly high. > >Too bad many of us are in for a mostly cloudy day here in Utah, but get >out and see it if you can. > >John > >_______________________________________________ >Utah-Astronomy mailing list >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > >Send messages to the list to >Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > >The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. > >To unsubscribe go to: >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". >_______________________________________________ >Utah-Astronomy mailing list >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > >Send messages to the list to >Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > >The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. > >To unsubscribe go to: >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".

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Astounding prominence still visible per Cloudy Nights poster
by John M. Craig 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

According to CN poster "REC" it's still visible today--I haven't had a chance to verify but will shortly. John

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Astounding solar prominence on trailing limb today
by John M. Craig 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

This has got to be the largest prominence complex I've ever seen. If you have the gear, be sure to take a look. It looks like a forest and is maybe 1/10 solar diameter at its highest section. It's spread out along maybe 15 to 20 degrees. The thing is just astoundingly huge. On the leading limb, there's some wispy prominences that reach as far away from the disc. Definitely worth a look if you have the Ha gear.

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Can you spot Ceres through a 8in Dob this time of year?
by Michael Crane 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Hey everyone, I am still very new to the use of telescopes and finding my way through the night sky. I have a general understanding of the navigation. I can spot the big stuff easily like Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Pluto etc. and a handful of the constellations. I will be in Washington this weekend and my nephew is obsessed with space and the planets and especially dwarf planets. He got a shirt the other day that has the solar system on it and the first thing he said was, "Why aren't the dwarf planets on here?" He is 6. Proud of him. So I will be taking my 8" Dob up with me, I have a 25mm and 9mm eyepiece. I have been looking around online trying to find a way to see if you can see Ceres this time of year, or at all, but I haven't figured it out yet. Anyone able to shed some light on if you can see it through the scope and where to/ how to find it? He would love to be able to see it! Thanks!!! Michael Crane

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Excessive quoting in list replies
by Chuck Hards 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Some of you have not done any selective editing on your replies to list messages. As a result, the entire conversation keeps getting repeated, as well as added-to. This creates a two-fold problem. 1. The messages exceed the list size limit and Rich or myself must manually approve them for distribution. 2. The messages cause a mess for other list members and make it difficult to follow the conversation. So please exercise some selective editing when replying, and don't quote the entire string. Just the question or statement that pertains to your reply. People receiving the digest version should NEVER quote the entire digest mailing when replying. Thank you! Chuck Hards, Utah-astronomy list-serve co-moderator

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Help with Wendover Sun viewing?
by Wiggins Patrick 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Any interest in helping with some Sun viewing at the elementary school in Wendover next month? I do astronomy and physics visits to all of the 3rd and 6th grade classes in the Tooele Valley every year and now that I've got the new vehicle arriving next month I'd like to make a quick trip to the elementary school in Wendover in part as a way of checking out how electric vehicles do on cross country trips. The trip will be in the afternoon of a weekday other than Wednesday leaving around noon. I'd do my indoor program solo but then move outside for Sun viewing and that's where I'd need help with the crowd (my one PST wont work with 60+ kids). We'd finish up at the school around 3:30 or so. Then to make the trip interesting it'll be off to visit Grace the liger and some of her animal friends and then back to Wendover for lunch (my treat) while the car charges up at the Tesla supercharger (love that name). And then back across the salt flats. Let me know if interested. Clear skies! patrick

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Vernon Utah Site.
by Jay inUT 23 Apr '15

23 Apr '15

Joe, No, no dew problems out in Vernon. I guess that is to be expected. I'll join you one summer evening at Lakeside or perhaps The Wedge after you heal! I hope your recovery goes well! Your book looks interesting and I need to pick up a copy for my summer reading. I finally get to have a summer as I am all done with my schooling! It's nice to have a life again. -- Thanks! Jay

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Vernon Utah Site.
by Joe Bauman 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Excellent, Jay. Any dew problems lately? ------------------------------ On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 10:42 PM MDT Jay inUT wrote: >Hi Chuck, > >Sorry, was off site since Monday was my 50th. Vernon is easy to get too. >Take State Highway 36 from Tooele and go to Vernon. At Vernon drive on >through on 36 until you come to the right turn (your heading south) to the >Vernon Reservoir. Turn right and your on a gravel road. That is Forest Road >005 or Benmore Rd. Take that until you come to a T at the end and at that >point you can turn left and go up to the Vernon Reservoir, which I don't go >to but a large group could claim the 4 eastern campsites and there is a >nice observing field with toliets (Forest Service Toilets that are clean >and real toilets but are the FS holes that are pumped out every so often so >they may not smell the best but these are well ventilated). Or at the T >you go right and drive down to the first left, FR006 and then the sites I >and others use are up there. > >The ATV crowd is very small to non-existent during the week. When I go on a >Friday I know i need to be at my site by 4:00pm so not to compete. Once >dark falls, no ATV's and really no traffic and it is absolutely wonderful. >Good SQM-L readings there in the 21.77 to 21.85 range depending on the >season. Hope that helps! > >-- >Thanks! > >Jay >_______________________________________________ >Utah-Astronomy mailing list >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy > >Send messages to the list to >Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > >The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. > >To unsubscribe go to: >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Thanks Chuck! (solar filter)
by Bruce Hugo 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

How cool is that! Thanks for donating the solar filter Chuck! Can't wait to look though it! Bruce Hugo

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