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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Dark Sky Update
by Warner, Kathleen 15 Jul '02

15 Jul '02

Taking over the dark skies project that is. There is already info on the website under the meeting details about the SLC Street Lighting person. Kathleen McCarthy Warner Client Support Team Administrative Computing Services University of Utah -----Original Message----- From: Warner, Kathleen Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 15:53 To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: RE: [Utah-astronomy] Dark Sky Update Do we know who that someone is? Kathleen McCarthy Warner Client Support Team Administrative Computing Services University of Utah -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Wiggins [mailto:paw@trilobyte.net] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 15:51 To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Dark Sky Update Since there was quite a discussion here a while back about the dark sky site situation I thought I'd mention that apparently someone has offered to take over the project. And speaking of this month's meeting and dark skies I also heard that someone from the Salt Lake City Street Lighting Department will be at the meeting. He is in the process of putting together a master plan to present to the planning & zoning commission regarding street lighting regulation and is looking for input. All in all, this could be a very interesting meeting. Meeting is next Tuesday (the 23rd) at the 10th East Senior Center. 7:30 p.m. Patrick :-) _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy

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UGC 10214 print available
by Chuck Hards 15 Jul '02

15 Jul '02

I just noticed that S&T is now offering a print of UGC 10214, the remarkable Hubble-imaged galaxy that Rich pointed out to us a month or two ago. Stock #P0120, 16"x20", $25.95. Shopping links are available at the S&T homepage: http://www.skyandtelescope.com C. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com

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Fwd: ALCON
by Richard Tenney 12 Jul '02

12 Jul '02

This may be of interest to some of you; don't know if SLAS has a regular e-mail distribution, but here goes... Rich Note: forwarded message attached. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com

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parallelograms
by Chuck Hards 12 Jul '02

12 Jul '02

I am again sold-out of parallelograms, (unless I have contacted you privately and am holding one for you) but will have another 1/2 dozen ready for the swap meet/barbeque/star party at SPOC in September. All future units will have a round counterweight shaft (I found a quick way to do it). First come, first served at the swap-meet. Also, Rich Tenney has graciously offered to post plans on the Binocular Astronomy Resource page as soon as I get them done, for the do-it-yourselfer. Thanks, Rich! And thanks to all who have supported this project so far! Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com

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RE: [Utah-astronomy] Wolf Creek this weekend
by forrell＠es.com 09 Jul '02

09 Jul '02

Have you considered the smoke from the East Fork fire in the Uintas? Otherwise, sounds like a great observing site. -----Original Message----- From: David L Bennett [mailto:dlbennett@mac.com] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 6:05 PM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Wolf Creek this weekend Hi Rich et al, There's a few of us from SLAS headed up to Wolf Creek instead of Monte Cristo this weekend (Thursday - Saturday): Don Colton, Dave Bernson, and myself will be there. I know the Grahn's had mentioned they would probably be coming up as well. There are no fees at the site we observe from so no concerns if you leave early in the night. Also, there aren't any restroom facilities other than the wild outdoors so keep that in mind. And you are at almost 10,000 feet...even though it's July, bring your cool weather gear....just in case. Anyone from UVAA and OAS is welcome as this is not the official SLAS private star party (not that you wouldn't be welcome otherwise ;-) You'll find a link to my maps of the site in my sig as well as written directions (for those coming from Salt Lake) below. See y'all up there, Dave Bennett ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take I-80 East (past Park City exit) to Exit 148. (Rt. 40 East). Stay to the right on the exit, as it splits. Head East on Rt. 40 to Exit 4. At the bottom of the exit ramp, go left towards Kamas. (I think this is Rt. 248, but I won't swear to it.) Follow this road as it winds through the hills to Kamas. In Kamas there is a stop sign at the intersection of this road and Rt. 32. Go right (South) on Rt. 32. Take Rt. 32 several miles to the intersection with Rt. 35 in Francis. Go left (East) on 35. You will go through Francis and Woodland and up past the Mill Hollow reservoir turnoff. Towards the top of the pass, you will see a sign for the Wolf Creek campground on your right. Go to and through the campground on a dirt rd, and continue on about two miles heading south, until you reach the edge of the world (or maybe it just looks that way). The road comes to an abrupt "T". Go left, past the dead end sign, .8 miles. There is a beautiful wide grassy area to the right that Dave Bernson and Dave Bennett found several years ago. The sky is dark enough that the milky way casts a definite shadow. JG On Monday, July 8, 2002, at 02:35 PM, Richard Tenney wrote: > I understood a while back that some of you might be up > at Wolf Creek this weekend (Saturday night the 13th to > be specific); I'm interested in going up, and so is > Debbie Whitaker (sorry, I know this conflicts with the > SLAS event at Monte Cristo, but I'm assuming that's > quite a bit further of a drive...?). > > Anyway, please respond if you will be going up (or > know of anyone not on this list that will) so I know > who to expect along for company. > > Also, assuming I don't stay the whole night, are there > still fees required to be up there? > > Thanks, > Rich > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free > http://sbc.yahoo.com > > _______________________________________________ > Utah-Astronomy mailing list > Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy >

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Monte Cristo
by David Dunn 08 Jul '02

08 Jul '02

This is a couple of notes to those of you that are coming to Monte Cristo this week. On the SLAS web site it lists loop E and D back wards. The smaller loop closer to the entrance is E. We usually try to camp there first and then when all the spots are gone we use D. Loop E is the first Left after you enter the campground. We usually hold a potluck dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. We will have a couple of gas grills that you can cook some meat on. You can bring salads, desserts, or anything else for the potluck. If the weather holds out this could be a fun activity and I look forward to seeing you there. Thanks. David Dunn

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Interesting interior
by Patrick Wiggins 07 Jul '02

07 Jul '02

Saw a rather unusual interior in a scope at Bryce tonight. Some guy had an old blue Coulter Odyssey that he had rebuilt. The one thing that caught my eye was the way he had lined the interior. It was coated with gravel and painted flat black. He said it works. Patrick p.s. Yesterday's moving of the old SPOC dome went smoothly. Many pictures to post in the next day or two.

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L-bracket finder conversion
by Chuck Hards 06 Jul '02

06 Jul '02

I made a "quick & dirty" platform for a Quickfinder or BB-gun sight that attaches to most binocular "L" brackets. Pick up a 90-degree corner angle-brace steel fence/gate fixture (Stanley or similar) with at least 2" long "legs". If needed, drill a 1/4" hole near the end of one leg, centered. This hole slips over the threaded stud that threads into the binocular. These angles usually have screw holes already, but rarely centered. If you've still got at least 4 threads exposed after you slide-on the angle, you can attach your binocular securely, with the angle between the bino and the "L" bracket, pointing back over the prism housings, or forward toward the objectives, as desired for clearance. You can imagine that this top leg now serves as a mounting platform for the sight. Drill mounting holes as needed. (remove binocular first!) Look for a bracket not over 1/16" thick, to make sure there is enough thread left on the mounting knob. There sure are a lot of inexpensive BB-gun sights popping up in all the outdoors/camping/hunting catalogs. Chuck __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com

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Older TASCO 4.5" Reflector For Sale
by Mark Carter 05 Jul '02

05 Jul '02

I have a TASCO Model 11T D=4.5 F=900mm with a 20mm .965" eyepiece. For a picture you can go to: http://www.utahisp.com/markbooks/jpg/tasco.jpg The telescope is all metal construction. I am asking $75.00. You can email me directly at markbook(a)altavista.net. I live in Sandy, Utah. Thanks, Mark Carter -- __________________________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8

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Observation list on slas.ws
by Warner, Kathleen 03 Jul '02

03 Jul '02

I updated the observation list with some general info, thanks for the info you provided. Please check it out and let me know if it looks like its properly interpretable by new and experienced alike. http://slas.ws/observelist.htm Thanks all, Kathleen Warner

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