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space experiment
by Enid Norton 12 May '13

12 May '13

Hey everyone thought you might enjoy this cool experiment in space http://failblog.cheezburger.com/share/49597185

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Comics
by D P Pierce 12 May '13

12 May '13

http://www.gocomics.com/overthehedge? Deloy

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Long ago SLAS Solstice Festival
by D P Pierce 12 May '13

12 May '13

Patrick, I'm trying to remember how many tins of anchovies I bought. Ten?, Twelve? maybe more. Deloy

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Long ago SLAS Solstice Festival
by Patrick Wiggins 11 May '13

11 May '13

Reminiscent of a long ago SLAS Solstice Festival: http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2013/05/11 patrick :) Sent from my iPad

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Meteorites
by Kim Hyatt 11 May '13

11 May '13

Hi all. I’ve been away for awhile. Maybe someone can contact me off-list and let me know if anything bad was posted about me during my absence. ;-) As most, if not all of you are aware, the annual Bryce Canyon National Park Astronomy Festival is just a month away (http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/astrofest.htm) Kevin Poe, the park’s lead Dark Ranger asked if I would contact this list and see if anyone would like to provide and occupy an exhibit/booth on the topic of meteorites during the days of. I know that there are one or two collectors on this list and perhaps she/he/they would be interested in sharing knowledge and showing off specimens. The park will provide a canopy, tables and chairs and can assist in printing visual aids such as posters and fact sheets. (Please note this is not a vendor booth but is for educational purposes, only.) I am not sure of the schedule but I believe that all of the booths will be open from about 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, perhaps a bit later. For anyone who might be interested, I can obtain more detailed information. Even if someone on the list is inclined to come but can’t be there all four days, we would nevertheless be interested in the help. Please contact me off-list at my park email address (kim_hyatt(a)nps.gov) if you can help or would like more information. I had been going to the Astrofest since its second year – this is the 13th year – even before joining the park service. It is by far the best of any comparable national park events, and it takes place at one of the darkest parks in the country. To be honest there just isn’t anyone else doing anything similar on this scale. I always look forward to hooking up with old friends at the Astrofest. Friends such as M17, NGC 4565, and even M13. Oh, and I occasionally enjoy seeing some of you. I encourage you all to come even if you don’t bring a telescope. Having a meteorite exhibit would also be a great service for visitors. Thanks!

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] solar eclipse details
by Brent Watson 10 May '13

10 May '13

Maybe not most everyone, but many. It's not on mine. I have no desire whatsoever. Patrick can take all of my slots.

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] solar eclipse details
by Joe Bauman 10 May '13

10 May '13

Most everybody has skydiving on their bucket list??? REALLY? If so, it better be the last thing on that list .... ------------------------------ On Fri, May 10, 2013 5:58 PM MDT Patrick Wiggins wrote: >Nice pieces but, no, nothing like the real thing. As a veteran of 5 total solars I can say that you don't just see an eclipse. Rather you experience it. > >I've a line in my public talks that goes something like "Most everyone has skydiving on their bucket list but you really need to add seeing a total eclipse of the Sun to that list". > >patrick > > >On 10 May 2013, at 17:43, Kelly Ricks wrote: > >> I came across this set of spectacular eclipse photos on an art blog this >> morning... >> >> http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/05/composite-image-of-the-moon-taken-fro… >> >> ...and I am wondering (for those of you who are fortunate enough to have >> observed a total eclipse): I've always heard that no photos ever do justice >> to the subtlety and detail of the corona that is actually visible to the >> naked eye. But do these photos get close? Also, can you really see surface >> details on the moon as it is in front of the sun...or is this just a >> benefit of this guy's photography method? Does the corona appear even more >> detailed in person, or do these photos show even more than is usually >> observable on site? >> >> Just curious... >> >> Thanks! >> >> ~Kelly > >_______________________________________________ >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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solar eclipse details
by Kelly Ricks 10 May '13

10 May '13

I came across this set of spectacular eclipse photos on an art blog this morning... http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/05/composite-image-of-the-moon-taken-fro… ...and I am wondering (for those of you who are fortunate enough to have observed a total eclipse): I've always heard that no photos ever do justice to the subtlety and detail of the corona that is actually visible to the naked eye. But do these photos get close? Also, can you really see surface details on the moon as it is in front of the sun...or is this just a benefit of this guy's photography method? Does the corona appear even more detailed in person, or do these photos show even more than is usually observable on site? Just curious... Thanks! ~Kelly

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Planets Aligning in the Sunset Sky
by Patrick Wiggins 10 May '13

10 May '13

I'll be including this in next week's News but thought folks here might want advance notice. patrick Planets Aligning in the Sunset Sky http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/10may_sunsettrian…

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Bortle Scale
by Jay Eads 10 May '13

10 May '13

Here is an article from Sky & Telescope on the Bortle System. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/resources/darksky/3304011.html You can use a SQM and the following formula to determine the NELM of a site. Take the reading (the site out by Vernon averages 21.7 to 22.0, and subtract 8.8, divide by 2 and add .5 and you'll have a very close reading to the NELM of the site depending on the average. The Vernon site we use is around 6.9 to 7.0 depending on the season. I would assume SPOC would come in around 6.6 or so. The problem with the Bortle System and NELM is it can vary based on the observer and their experience, age and condition of their eyes.

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