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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Dark Sky ASAP
by Chuck Hards 31 Dec '17

31 Dec '17

Just a reminder that Utah-Astronomy is not associated with SLAS, so discussion here, up to and including involvement in the public process is permitted by members of Utah-Astronomy. SLAS members could get into a club constitutional discussion but it would largely be a separate issue and thread title. Thanks!

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Light Pollution new construction
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 29 Dec '17

29 Dec '17

I ditto Joan. We have a local rep from International Dark Sky at the U. Her contact info is on the Dark Sky website. So he can contact that person, I just don't remember her name. If he doesn't find it there, it is listed on the International Dark Sky Convention site that is planned for next summer HERE IN SALT LAKE CITY!!! Since she is local there would be MUCH HELP. Dark Sky has some excellent short videos and handouts that the person can take to the city counsel. I hope something can be done at this late date, though we all know construction is planned and drawn out many months sometimes years ahead. Best, Shoshana

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Local Light-pollution mitigation resources needed ASAP
by Chuck Hards 29 Dec '17

29 Dec '17

I'm forwarding this from my friend Bob Grant. Can anyone recommend a contact or some kind of resource? Begin quote: A good friend of mine, an Evironmental Engineer, lives on the edge of the old Cottonwood Mall property, and has become involved as a citizen giving input to the Holladay City council regarding permitting the plans for the new development proposed for the site. One of the topics that concerns him is the light pollution that might be emitted here, but he doesn't know as much as he would like about pollution conscious lighting targets and the meaning of projected luminosity numbers. Two public hearings have already been held about this development, so things are already moving along, but there may still be time to influence the outcome regarding light pollution. SLAS might want to get involved or have some input, for this may have some long lasting effects. Do you know anyone in the local, or non-local, astro community who knows enough about this topic to give some guidelines for reasonable design targets, and how to present them in a concise way in public hearings, so we can put them in contact with each other? End Quote. Thanks everyone!

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2 Large, Classic Cave Astrolas For Sale
by Chuck Hards 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

As I continue with my pre-retirement downsizing, I am faced with selling two classic Newtonians from Cave Optical Company. Both are highly collectible as well as being outstanding astronomy telescopes. 1. Cave 12.5" Observatory Model. I am the third owner. Very large, deluxe Newtonian on massive observatory equatorial mount. Mirror made in 1967 is in excellent condition and does not need a recoat! Kept in an observatory forty years and in my garage for two, disassembled. Would make a wonderful retirement observatory telescope. 2. Cave 10" Chrom Super Custom Deluxe transportable. Has an 8" Byers drive retrofitted but comes with the stock factory drive, for the collector and purist. I am the second owner. This scope comes with two primary mirrors, the original and a Galaxy mirror that is currently installed and was purchased by the original owner for astro-photography. Comes with a JMI low-profile 2" Crayford focuser installed, and a Tasco (Royal Astro) 77mm guidescope, recently restored by myself. Mounted on casters, so it can be rolled-out of a garage or shed, already set-up. Both of these are large, classic Newtonians that will also appreciate in value over time as an investment. Serious inquiries only, email me at: chuck.hards(a)gmail.com Thanks for your time!

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Planetaries and Baby
by chuck.hards 18 Nov '17

18 Nov '17

You got the scope back with the new optics? Outstanding Joe! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null

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Planetaries and Baby
by Joe Bauman 18 Nov '17

18 Nov '17

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Haro 3-75
by astrodeb＠beyondbb.com 15 Nov '17

15 Nov '17

Hi! I have been looking for some challenge objects for my next observing session. I found Haro 3-75 in northern Orion. It's got a magnitude of 13.9 so I need to head into the desert for darker skies. It's size is 24" so it should not be too hard to spot if the transparency is good. I found some info on it at the Skyhound website. It says it appears more like an elliptical galaxy than a planetary nebula. Here is the link. https://observing.skyhound.com/archives/jan/H_3-75.html It says a 12 inch telescope is required for this one. Has anybody seen this object? I'm going to put it in the computer. Clear Skies, Debbie

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Observatory in Grantsville
by Dale Wilson 14 Nov '17

14 Nov '17

I broke ground for my observatory here in Grantsville back in September. I've posted all my pics on a facebook page called "Observatory in Grantsville". I'm very green when it comes to all this tech stuff. So, if something doesn't work right, I can always use a nudge in the right direction. Dale Wilson

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Carl Sagan's Car
by Chuck Hards 12 Nov '17

12 Nov '17

Some of you in my age demographic may remember that Carl Sagan drove a Porsche 914. I found this story online, it appears the car was sold on eBay last year: http://flatsixes.com/cars/for-sale-cars/carl-sagans-914-phobos-for-sale/

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Fireball 11_9_17
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 10 Nov '17

10 Nov '17

Cool, Chuck, were you out observing this am? Does anyone know how to read this data, or see if any of these fireball videos are our local one? Thanks, Shoshana https://fireballs.ndc.nasa.gov/

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