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Prominance, Sun Party
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Hi Chuck, thanks for the report! Don't toss your scope yet, you won't have anything to experiment with. Glad to hear even though it was hot, many observers were able to see the sunspots and events. It is exciting, especially for solar minimum. What scope does Tony have? Anyway, all the best, and keep looking up. Clear skies, and all the best, Shoshana

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Fwd: [OAS_News] Fwd: Stargazing classes
by RON VANDERHULE 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® 4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: "RON VANDERHULE deepsky100(a)msn.com [OAS_News]" <OAS_News(a)yahoogroups.com> Date: 7/7/17 12:18 AM (GMT-07:00) To: OAS_News <OAS_News(a)yahoogroups.com> Subject: [OAS_News] Fwd: Stargazing classes Guys, This request came up today. Probably what would work best for this would be demonstrating how to observe with binoculars and small scopes. Also recomend stargazing apps and charts. I guess the event is geared for the backpacking crowd. Anyone interested? Prez Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® 4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Jason Flesher <jason(a)eventusoutdoors.com> Date: 7/6/17 11:40 AM (GMT-07:00) To: deepsky100(a)msn.com Subject: Stargazing classes Hi Ron, I am one of the event coordinators for the Camelbak Pursuit Series events. https://pursuit.theoutbound.com<https://pursuit.theoutbound.com/> It is large outdoor event of hundreds of wilderness classes and workshops over the weekend of August 11-13 up at Snowbasin Ski Resort. I know its a busy weekend for you all with the Perseids Meteor Shower. I wanted to still ask if you do provide experts and scopes for events such as this and have the availability for the evenings of Aug 11 & 12 or one or the other? We would love to offer our participants the option and opportunity to experience star gazing and learning about them so they can take this experience with them the next time they are venturing out on their next backpacking trip or night activity. thank you for your time and consideration. Have a wonderful 4th! Jason Jason Flesher jason(a)eventusoutdoors.com<mailto:jason@eventusoutdoors.com> 415.450.0154 [cid:7A1D8ADB-DA31-4EE6-ADEF-0413E9433E66] __._,_.___ ________________________________ Posted by: RON VANDERHULE <deepsky100(a)msn.com> ________________________________ Reply via web post<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/OAS_News/conversations/messages/4461;_y…> • Reply to sender <mailto:deepsky100@msn.com?subject=Re%3A%20Fwd%3A%20Stargazing%20classes> • Reply to group <mailto:OAS_News@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Fwd%3A%20Stargazing%20classes> • Start a New Topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/OAS_News/conversations/newtopic;_ylc=X3…> • Messages in this topic<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/OAS_News/conversations/topics/4461;_ylc…> (1) ________________________________ [https://s.yimg.com/ru/static/images/yg/img/megaphone/1464031581_phpFA8bON] Have you tried the highest rated email app?<https://yho.com/1wwmgg> With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage. ________________________________ Visit Your Group<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/OAS_News/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJlMm05YWZ0BF9T…> [Yahoo! Groups]<https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJkam44c25sBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkA…> • Privacy<https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> • Unsubscribe<mailto:OAS_News-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> • Terms of Use<https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> . __,_._,___

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Large sunspot opening more ("the size of Jupiter")
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 09 Jul '17

09 Jul '17

Really big stuff, folks. http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/g1-minor-geomagnetic-storm-progress Spaceweather said "The largest sunspot of 2017" Best, Shoshana

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prominence yesterday.....what's in store today?
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 09 Jul '17

09 Jul '17

Some folks saw a large prominence yesterday. Nice photos here. https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/583670-great-show-20170708-big-prom/ Anyone see this at the Sun Party yesterday? Best, Shoshana

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TV show featuring local eclipse lovers
by Joe Bauman 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

John Hollenhorst, my old friend who's a reporter for KSL TV, tells me that his "Eclipse Chasers" story is scheduled to air on July 31, probably during the 10 p.m. news program but possibly on the 6:30 p.m. broadcast. He interviewed several Salt Lake Astronomical Society members and attended a club general meeting on the subject. If the time changes, he'll tell me and I will pass it on. Best wishes, Joe

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 173, Issue 5
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

Thanks, Chuck!! Best, Shoshana

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Re: [Utah-astronomy] comparison between Lunt LS50THa and Coronado pst
by chuck.hards 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

If the Lunt 50 had been available when I got my PST, I would have purchased it instead. Pressure tuners are less finicky than tilt tuners, and generally have a larger, rounder sweet spot.Nothing against the PST, it's terrific, but the Lunt 50 is a bit better. 10mm more aperture as well. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Sue Ellen Ebertz <ebertzs(a)comcast.net> Date: 7/7/17 10:00 AM (GMT-07:00) To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] comparison between Lunt LS50THa and Coronado pst Hi Fellow Observers, I'm wondering if anyone around can compare these two from experience. I was very pleased with the Coronado PST detail of prominences and coronal holes when observing through Chuck's scope, and will probably get one of these after the eclipse. Just out of curiosity, 'm wondering if the pressure tuner on the Lunt is worth the extra expense. My guess is (without understanding) is that the tuning enables the viewer to see different focal planes but with different focusing. My preference is maybe not to keep working the focus for different aspects of the sun. The learning curve with tuning and focusing the Lunt seems higher (with better results?). So I'm here to learn. Thanks ya'll for your time and expertise. Best, Shoshana _______________________________________________ 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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Found this review of the LuntLS50THa
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

Forgot to add this: https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/233314-lunt-ls50tha/ Folks seemed to like this review, but I'm still not so sure if it describes the learning curve for the Lunt. Thanks, Shoshana

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comparison between Lunt LS50THa and Coronado pst
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

Hi Fellow Observers, I'm wondering if anyone around can compare these two from experience. I was very pleased with the Coronado PST detail of prominences and coronal holes when observing through Chuck's scope, and will probably get one of these after the eclipse. Just out of curiosity, 'm wondering if the pressure tuner on the Lunt is worth the extra expense. My guess is (without understanding) is that the tuning enables the viewer to see different focal planes but with different focusing. My preference is maybe not to keep working the focus for different aspects of the sun. The learning curve with tuning and focusing the Lunt seems higher (with better results?). So I'm here to learn. Thanks ya'll for your time and expertise. Best, Shoshana

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apology
by Sue Ellen Ebertz 05 Jul '17

05 Jul '17

Oops, sorry I meant that to be private!!!! I was too hasty Apologies to Joe (my friend), and Mac owners, and I am one of them:) -----Original Message----- From: Utah-Astronomy [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 12:00 PM To: utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 173, Issue 2 Send Utah-Astronomy mailing list submissions to utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to utah-astronomy-request(a)mailman.xmission.com You can reach the person managing the list at utah-astronomy-owner(a)mailman.xmission.com When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Utah-Astronomy digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Fwd: Astronomical News Release / PSA (Joe Bauman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2017 09:51:58 -0600 From: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Fwd: Astronomical News Release / PSA Message-ID: <DD7A3251-3A61-4286-9CD1-565459B3FAEA(a)yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Trying to send the release again. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> > Date: July 4, 2017 at 9:20:26 PM MDT > To: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Astronomical News Release / PSA > Reply-To: Joe Bauman <josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com> > > Salt Lake Astronomical Society news release > > This month promises to be a great one for members of the public with an interest in astronomy. Not only will the Salt Lake Astronomical Society dedicate a new observatory for the world?s largest amateur telescope, but between now and the end of the month, seven solar- and star-parties are planned plus a general meeting with the Sun as its topic. > > All are welcome without charge. Families will especially enjoy the experience. Events will be held weather allowing. > > The dedication of the newly-erected Kolob Observatory at Stansbury Park, Tooele County, and the Clements Telescope that it houses is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the club?s Stansbury Park Observatory Complex (SPOC), Stansbury Park, Tooele County. Club members, contractors and donors have been working for more than a year planning and constructing the observatory. Mike Clements, the Salt Lake County man who conceived, designed and built the ?scope, will be present for the ceremony as will other experts and dignitaries. > > SPOC is about 30 miles west of Salt Lake City. To reach the site from the capital city, drive west on I-80 and get off the freeway at the Tooele-Grantsville turnoff, Exit 99. Go south on Utah 36; at the third traffic signal turn right onto Stansbury Parkway. Continue west until the ?Plaza? sign in the center median strip, and turn left onto Plaza. Park at the lot next to the skateboard park and walk to the observatory, which is west of the park (to the right as one faces the park). > > Observatory director Rodger Fry said that following the dedication, club member Dale Wilson will host a barbecue, 6-8 p.m. (Those wishing to purchase barbecue fixin?s should contact Wilson well before at dalel2112(a)yahoo.com or 801-518-7859.) A credit card reader will not be available. > > From 8 p.m. until midnight, the telescopes at SPOC, both club-owned and private, will be available for the public?s viewing delight. These include the Cements, which when aimed horizontal is about 35 feet long, 11 1/2 feet wide and 16 feet high. > > Astronomical events in July include: > > ** Saturday, July 8, 9 a.m. to noon, a sun party at Winchester Park, Jordan River Parkway, 6400 S. 1100 West. Club members will provide expertise and telescopes with special protective filters that allow the public to safely view our local star. > > ** Friday, July 14, a star party at Wheeler Farm, dusk until 11 p.m. As with all star- and sun-parties, club members will be on hand with their telescopes to explain the fascinating views. The location is 6351 S. 900 East, Salt Lake County. > > ** Saturday, July 15, a star party at SPOC from dusk until 11 p.m. > > ** Wednesday, July 19, the club?s monthly general meeting in the Calvin L. Rampton Building, Salt Lake Community College Taylorsville-Redwood Campus, northeast corner, 7:30 to 9 p.m. The location is near 4600 S. Redwood Road and tentatively the subject is the sun, with a movie about the nuclear furnace at the center of our solar system. Free parking is available in the adjacent Q Lot. As long as supplies last, the society will offer safe eclipse-viewing glasses at $1 a pair, exact change only. > > ** Saturday, July 22, the dedication, barbeque and star party at SPOC, 4 p.m. to midnight. > > ** Wednesday, July 26, a star party at the Magna Public Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, sunset until 11 p.m. > > ** Friday, July 28, a star party at the Cougar Harmons Store, 4874 W. 6200 South, Salt Lake City, dusk until 11 p.m. > > ** Saturday, July 29, a star party at SPOC, dusk until 11 p.m. > > For details, see the society's web page at http://slas.us/ > > > --30-- > > Members of the news media are invited to cover any or all of the events. For more information, contact SLAS Vice President Joe Bauman at josephmbauman(a)yahoo.com or 801-913-3588. ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy(a)mailman.xmission.com https://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php ------------------------------ End of Utah-Astronomy Digest, Vol 173, Issue 2 **********************************************

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