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Mon nite
by Larry Holmes 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

I accompanied Dan to Camp Rodgers (above Kamas) where we conducted a star party for some 60+ kids and a dozen + staff members. Was pretty cloudy as we arrived, but the clouds thinned and we were able to do a pretty good job for them. Dan kept his 'scope on the Ring, and I was on Saturn for the most part. Did get a nice wide field view of M-29 plus Alberio. Was dark enough to see the Milky Way, but it was pretty faint to an untrained eye. Packed up at 2130 and dodged deer all the way into Kamas. Saw a nice 2-point on the way up, horns still heavy with velvet. All in all, a very good night. 73

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Baader Film
by Josh 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

Throwing out a call for Baader Film. Anyone in the salt lake or utah valley's that has solar film for sale and can spare a piece or two for a six inch scope, feel free to contact me. Josh

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VSI burned to the ground
by Chuck Hards 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

Not sure if this was posted while I was off-list. Paul Van Slyke's company has burned to the ground. http://www.observatory.org/

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VSI Burned to the ground
by jcarman6＠q.com 02 Jul '13

02 Jul '13

The machine shop was gorgeous - everything a machinist (amateu r or professional) could want. He must have done some truly impressive work. We watch the news and tsk tsk over the fires and loss of homes, far removed from the tragedy, until it touches someone we can connect with, however distant. Amazing that his home actually survived. His comment about living in an ashtray is so approps. Most everyone can remember the Yellowstone fire of - gah 30 years ago????. It devastated the first national park. I went for a visit about 20 years after the fire. The evidence of mass destruction was still evident. Mountainsides of b lack matchsticks reaching for the sky. Still, up close on the ground were pine trees, about eight feet tall. It will take beyond his lifetime for the black forest to recover. So sad.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Non-astronomy but cool
by Joe Bauman 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

Thankee, Tyler! We just got our magazine today, plus three more that TIME sent! -- Joe ------------------------------ On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 11:00 AM MDT Tyler Allred wrote: >Congrats Joe! >Tyler > > >-----Original Message----- >From: utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com >[mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman >Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 12:09 AM >To: Utah Astronomy >Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Non-astronomy but cool > >Dear Friends, the latest issue of TIME Magazine, dated July 8 and already >delivered on the East Coast, has an article about my books on Revolutionary >War veterans, with photos. The article is a short one on p. 2. The magazine >has three photos and a reference to their Light Box feature, which will >carry more details on-line as of July 4. You don't need a subscription to >access the Light Box. That on-line site will have many more photos and >descriptions, and I think links to my e-books, which can be purchased from >Kindle and Nook. Thanks, Joe Bauman >_______________________________________________ >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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Non-astronomy but cool
by Joe Bauman 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

Dear Friends, the latest issue of TIME Magazine, dated July 8 and already delivered on the East Coast, has an article about my books on Revolutionary War veterans, with photos. The article is a short one on p. 2. The magazine has three photos and a reference to their Light Box feature, which will carry more details on-line as of July 4. You don't need a subscription to access the Light Box. That on-line site will have many more photos and descriptions, and I think links to my e-books, which can be purchased from Kindle and Nook. Thanks, Joe Bauman

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Anyone able to offer help w/ some issues w/ Ritchey-Chretien mirror set and tube?
by John M. Craig 01 Jul '13

01 Jul '13

Hi Folks, I've had a nice 10" RC-style Cass mirror set that has been, in fits and starts, making its way to becoming a telescope. After a long fit, I'm back into the start mode. I've run into some issues that I find I really need help with. If there's someone who'd be willing to spend some time coaching me, I'd be most grateful. If someone has, or knows of a place to do some testing of Cassegrain mirrors that would be extra helpful. One of the main issues I'm struggling with is trying to determine the correct separation of the mirrors. I know that can be determined quite well with a Ronchi test, but I've been unsuccessful in achieving a test setup that even allows me to see the lines. (Part of the difficulty is that the scope is not really fully put together and I'd appreciate some advice on how to proceed from where I am.) At any rate, if anyone has some time or knows of some sources to check into, I'd sure like to hear from you. (I'm located in Orem, and if more convenient, would happily come to you.) John

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Non-astronomy but cool
by Joe Bauman 29 Jun '13

29 Jun '13

Thank you, Mat. ------------------------------ On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 4:29 PM MDT Hutchings, Mat wrote: >That's very cool, Joe! > >Mat > >-----Original Message----- >From: utah-astronomy-bounces(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman >Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 2:09 AM >To: Utah Astronomy >Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Non-astronomy but cool > >Dear Friends, the latest issue of TIME Magazine, dated July 8 and already >delivered on the East Coast, has an article about my books on >Revolutionary War veterans, with photos. The article is a short one on >p. 2. The magazine has three photos and a reference to their Light Box >feature, which will carry more details on-line as of July 4. You don't >need a subscription to access the Light Box. That on-line site will have many more photos and descriptions, and I think links to my e-books, >which can be purchased from Kindle and Nook. Thanks, Joe Bauman >_______________________________________________ >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". > >This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. The information contained herein may include trade secrets, protected health or personal information, privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this email in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your system. Thank you for your cooperation > >_______________________________________________ >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] Non-astronomy but cool
by Joe Bauman 29 Jun '13

29 Jun '13

Yep! Thanks, Chuck! I'm hoping that with this exposure I'll get some traction with agents or publishers. -- Joe ------------------------------ On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 12:40 PM MDT Chuck Hards wrote: >He'll sign your Kindle screen with a Sharpie. > >Congrats, Joe! > >On Jun 29, 2013 7:20 AM, "Chrismo" <djchrismo(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Will you be autographing copies for list subscribers? :) >> >> >> On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 12:08 AM, Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com >>wrote: >> >> > Dear Friends, the latest issue of TIME Magazine, dated July 8 and >already >> > delivered on the East Coast, has an article about my books on >> > Revolutionary War veterans, with photos. The article is a short one on >> > p. 2. The magazine has three photos and a reference to their Light Box >> > feature, which will carry more details on-line as of July 4. You don't >> > need a subscription to access the Light Box. That on-line site will have >> > many more photos and descriptions, and I think links to my e-books, >> > which can be purchased from Kindle and Nook. Thanks, Joe Bauman >_______________________________________________ >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] Payson Lakes
by Joe Bauman 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

I once took my scope on an overnight camping expedition when I was looking for trilobites in the western desert. By nightfall I was too tired to do anything with the telescope. I don't think I even set it up. -- Joe ------------------------------ On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 2:18 PM MDT Debbie wrote: >The sky was beautiful at Kolob Reservoir. Our scouts had a great time >looking through my refractor. However, it was a bit windy which has been >the story all summer. I could only push the power to 100X. I want to take >the 15" Obsession when I get a good night. It is tough to do both star >gazing and fishing on the same day though. > >On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 9:35 AM, Richard Tenney <retenney(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Did a star party last night (solo) for a group of scouts up at Payson >> Lakes in a meadow near loop 'B' at about 8,000 feet (ideal). Anyone else >> observed from up there? The sky was fantastic last night, and it's just >> under an hour's drive from my home in Lindon. The star clouds in >> Sagittarius were especially lovely. >> >> /R >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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