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Comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy
by Dave Gary 03 Jan '15

03 Jan '15

Here's some quick and dirty photos I got of C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy last night. The bright star to the left is Rigel. These photos were 6 to 8-second exposures with an SBIG 8300C (3X3 binning) and a Meade 10-inch LX200 Classic scope. I took the photos over about a 20-minute period starting at 23:11 and ending around 23:34. Notice how far the comet has moved during the imaging time. This thing is really moving. https://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157647748981933/ Dave

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Sheena leaving the Tribune
by Wiggins Patrick 03 Jan '15

03 Jan '15

I was saddened to hear from Sheena McFarland that she is leaving the Tribune to take up a new job at the U. As many here know, Sheena is one of the few print reporters in the state with a serious interest in astronomy and willing (and able) to write stories about it including coverage of local astronomy events. While I wish her the best in her new job, I fear astronomy is going to take a hit in the Trib. patrick

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Comet Lovejoy
by Bruce Hugo 03 Jan '15

03 Jan '15

So has anyone observed Comet Lovejoy recently? Does it look like it will reach Mag 4 on closest approach as predicted? I've not had a chance to look for it yet. Clear skies!Bruce Hugo

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Comet Lovejoy
by Bruce Hugo 01 Jan '15

01 Jan '15

Thanks for the comet info all. I'll look for it when we have a clear night! Don't know if I'll have time to setup for photographs, but if I do, I'll send a link. Bruce Hugo Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. - Edwin Powell Hubble

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Pretty busy year
by WAYNE S CLARKE 01 Jan '15

01 Jan '15

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Wiggins Patrick <paw(a)getbeehive.net> </div><div>Date:12/31/2014 10:21 PM (GMT-07:00) </div><div>To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> </div><div>Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Pretty busy year </div><div> </div> Closing out the year with 174 nights that were good enough to take at least some data. Those data are comprised of 62,821 images. Now I get to fill up a bunch of DVDs archiving them... Happy Ceres Day! patrick _______________________________________________ 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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Pretty busy year
by Wiggins Patrick 31 Dec '14

31 Dec '14

Closing out the year with 174 nights that were good enough to take at least some data. Those data are comprised of 62,821 images. Now I get to fill up a bunch of DVDs archiving them... Happy Ceres Day! patrick

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"The Martian" Ridley Scott: Due to come out November 2015
by Dave Gary 31 Dec '14

31 Dec '14

Deb, Nature magazine had an up-and-coming segment about movies and plays (with a science theme) due to be released this year. “The Martian” is due to come out November 2015 directed by Ridley Scott (Alien). Hopefully, it’s as good as the book. Dave

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ISS to cross Moon shortly
by Wiggins Patrick 30 Dec '14

30 Dec '14

CalSky is predicting ISS to pass in front of the Moon this afternoon (Tuesday): 16h18m05.72s Transit duration=1.37s Angular diameter=37.3" Satellite at Azimuth=101.7° ESE Altitude= 30.7° Distance=741.4 km Magnitude=-3.1mag Centerline passes through Stansbury Park and continues SE towards the far south end of the Salt Lake Valley. Time above is for Stansbury. Time in the SL Valley will be a second or two later. patrick p.s. Don't blink... :)

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Brent's EPOD
by Joe Bauman 29 Dec '14

29 Dec '14

OOPS, I accidentally sent the wrong URL. Here it is: Algae and Foam on Great Salt Lake - Earth Science Picture of the Day

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Congratulations to Brent!
by Joe Bauman 29 Dec '14

29 Dec '14

Brent Watson has the EPOD! Way to go, Brent! https://us-mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=delh55sccr0pc#8299930355

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