Some of the old-timers may remember Binopalooza at Lakeside, about ten or twelve years ago. Any interest in a repeat? If not this fall, next spring? Do any of you who attended remember moonset, when I was cranking-out Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" on the stereo? The thin crescent moon set just as the song ended, to much applause. The timing was perfect! Ah, the memories!
Not sure what "binopalooza" is, but assume it involves people stargazing, so that's good enough for me to say I'm interested. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 8:16 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"? Some of the old-timers may remember Binopalooza at Lakeside, about ten or twelve years ago. Any interest in a repeat? If not this fall, next spring? Do any of you who attended remember moonset, when I was cranking-out Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" on the stereo? The thin crescent moon set just as the song ended, to much applause. The timing was perfect! Ah, the memories! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from Siemens Medical Solutions and are intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to Central.SecurityOffice@siemens.com Thank you
Could it also include "binos"?
Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2011 21:45:11 -0400 From: mat.hutchings@siemens.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"?
Not sure what "binopalooza" is, but assume it involves people stargazing, so that's good enough for me to say I'm interested.
Mat
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Some of the old-timers may remember Binopalooza at Lakeside, about ten or twelve years ago.
Any interest in a repeat? If not this fall, next spring?
Do any of you who attended remember moonset, when I was cranking-out Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" on the stereo? The thin crescent moon set just as the song ended, to much applause. The timing was perfect! Ah, the memories!
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Sounds good to me; I'm new to observing and from what I understand, the best place to start is binoculars. This will be a great opportunity to give 'em a go in the company of others. Hopefully I won't have work or homework nagging for my attention when it's scheduled. :) On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> wrote:
Could it also include "binos"?
Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2011 21:45:11 -0400 From: mat.hutchings@siemens.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"?
Not sure what "binopalooza" is, but assume it involves people stargazing, so that's good enough for me to say I'm interested.
Mat
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Some of the old-timers may remember Binopalooza at Lakeside, about ten or twelve years ago.
Any interest in a repeat? If not this fall, next spring?
Do any of you who attended remember moonset, when I was cranking-out Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" on the stereo? The thin crescent moon set just as the song ended, to much applause. The timing was perfect! Ah, the memories!
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"Binopalooza" was a star party at Lakeside about ten or twelve years ago, with emphasis on binocular astronomy. Of course everyone brought a telescope as well. We had a "show and tell" session before nightfall, with everyone showing off their various binocular mounts. The seeing was fantastic, we were seeing the larger spiral galaxies like photos in 70mm and larger binos. Some of us have talked about having another one, and I certainly wouldn't mind at all. With the weather expected to turn this week, perhaps next spring would be better?
Although a crisp autumn night wouldn't be bad, either, as long as one is dressed for it. If you have a nice bino mount, you can do "lounge-chair" observing and remain toasty and comfortable. This means your mount must be able to pan in azimuth without "walking around the tripod". Russ, you'll have a blast, and it is a great way to break oneself into visual astronomy. Steve, sorry but there's no "burning man" analogy with live music. We have to settle for canned tunes.
Don't give up on October! The last two years new moon in October has been Indian summer with cool evenings. Presented by Nathan's Historical Observations On Oct 3, 2011, at 6:11 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
"Binopalooza" was a star party at Lakeside about ten or twelve years ago, with emphasis on binocular astronomy. Of course everyone brought a telescope as well. We had a "show and tell" session before nightfall, with everyone showing off their various binocular mounts. The seeing was fantastic, we were seeing the larger spiral galaxies like photos in 70mm and larger binos. Some of us have talked about having another one, and I certainly wouldn't mind at all.
With the weather expected to turn this week, perhaps next spring would be better?
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On 03 Oct 2011, at 06:11, Chuck Hards wrote:
"Binopalooza" was a star party at Lakeside about ten or twelve years ago, with emphasis on binocular astronomy.
For those who might be interested, the SLAS history document (http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/slas/SLASPAST.PDF) lists Binopalooza as having been held on 08 June 2002. Hard to believe it's been that long ago. patrick
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On 03 Oct 2011, at 06:11, Chuck Hards wrote:
For those who might be interested, the SLAS history document (http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/slas/SLASPAST.PDF) lists Binopalooza as having been held on 08 June 2002.
Hard to believe it's been that long ago.
Time flies! And the older we get, the faster it goes. :- (
Is anybody out there?
Some of the old-timers may remember Binopalooza at Lakeside, about ten
or twelve years ago.
Any interest in a repeat? If not this fall, next spring?
Do any of you who attended remember moonset, when I was cranking-out Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" on the stereo? The thin crescent moon set just as the song ended, to much applause. The timing was perfect! Ah, the memories!
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I know, it was from "The Wall".
I remember a discoverer of a super nova said he was listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" when he made the discovery. On 10/3/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Is anybody out there?
Wrong album, lol.
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Perhaps Patrick needs to listen to some Pink Floyd during his supernova hunts? On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I know, it was from "The Wall".
I remember a discoverer of a super nova said he was listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" when he made the discovery.
On 10/3/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Is anybody out there?
Wrong album, lol.
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I'd recommend a combination of Supertramp and Aldo Nova, that should get the job done. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jay Eads Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 1:55 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"? Perhaps Patrick needs to listen to some Pink Floyd during his supernova hunts? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from Siemens Medical Solutions and are intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to Central.SecurityOffice@siemens.com Thank you
Don't forget Alan Parsons Project, Return to Tunguska http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy_VlYTvArM or Alan Parsons Project Beginnings http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtzkSh1Woo8&feature=related or same group: Alpha Centauri http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di1_4CApn6I&feature=related Images on the last one are rather cool. On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Hutchings, Mat (H USA) < mat.hutchings@siemens.com> wrote:
I'd recommend a combination of Supertramp and Aldo Nova, that should get the job done.
Mat
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Perhaps Patrick needs to listen to some Pink Floyd during his supernova hunts?
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I would be very interested in going to Binopalooza 2! Somehow I've never got schedules linked with others, and always gone to lakeside alone, except for one time with Michael VO who kindly introduced me to several globulars I'd never tried to hunt down before. One of my best experiences at lakeside was leaning back in a chair with a pair of 15x70s and enjoying M81 and M82. I vote for the weekend of October 22/23 or the nearest clear night to that weekend. As a 23 year old student at the U, I won't be free the next weekend, "halloween", or "attractive classmates wear skimpy outfits even though it's cold out" as the holiday is sometimes known. :) Ian On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
Perhaps Patrick needs to listen to some Pink Floyd during his supernova hunts?
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I know, it was from "The Wall".
I remember a discoverer of a super nova said he was listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" when he made the discovery.
On 10/3/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Is anybody out there?
Wrong album, lol.
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Ian, we'll expect a well-photographed field report on that weekend. Or the unattractive old males among us will! ________________________________ From: Ian Glenn <root.ibg@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"? I would be very interested in going to Binopalooza 2! Somehow I've never got schedules linked with others, and always gone to lakeside alone, except for one time with Michael VO who kindly introduced me to several globulars I'd never tried to hunt down before. One of my best experiences at lakeside was leaning back in a chair with a pair of 15x70s and enjoying M81 and M82. I vote for the weekend of October 22/23 or the nearest clear night to that weekend. As a 23 year old student at the U, I won't be free the next weekend, "halloween", or "attractive classmates wear skimpy outfits even though it's cold out" as the holiday is sometimes known. :) Ian On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
Perhaps Patrick needs to listen to some Pink Floyd during his supernova hunts?
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I know, it was from "The Wall".
I remember a discoverer of a super nova said he was listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" when he made the discovery.
On 10/3/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Is anybody out there?
Wrong album, lol.
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Hey, it's not limited to fun for guys. At my costume Halloween party last year, I have a range of friends in a variety of ages, and it was funny how many of my 50ish female friends commented that the highlight of the evening was a muscular fellow in his 20's in a Tarzan costume that was basically just a loincloth. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:30 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"? Ian, we'll expect a well-photographed field report on that weekend. Or the unattractive old males among us will! ________________________________ From: Ian Glenn <root.ibg@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"? I would be very interested in going to Binopalooza 2! Somehow I've never got schedules linked with others, and always gone to lakeside alone, except for one time with Michael VO who kindly introduced me to several globulars I'd never tried to hunt down before. One of my best experiences at lakeside was leaning back in a chair with a pair of 15x70s and enjoying M81 and M82. I vote for the weekend of October 22/23 or the nearest clear night to that weekend. As a 23 year old student at the U, I won't be free the next weekend, "halloween", or "attractive classmates wear skimpy outfits even though it's cold out" as the holiday is sometimes known. :) Ian On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
Perhaps Patrick needs to listen to some Pink Floyd during his supernova hunts?
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I know, it was from "The Wall".
I remember a discoverer of a super nova said he was listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" when he made the discovery.
On 10/3/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Is anybody out there?
Wrong album, lol.
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Lol, "attractive classmates" was gender neutral, it is a fun night for all, although any well-photographed field report might show a little photographer bias. I once saw a galaxy core so hot, just barely concealed by dust lanes, it made my pixels bleed... On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Ann Blanchard <a.blanchard@ugs.utah.edu>wrote:
Hey, it's not limited to fun for guys. At my costume Halloween party last year, I have a range of friends in a variety of ages, and it was funny how many of my 50ish female friends commented that the highlight of the evening was a muscular fellow in his 20's in a Tarzan costume that was basically just a loincloth.
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 12:30 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"?
Ian, we'll expect a well-photographed field report on that weekend. Or the unattractive old males among us will!
________________________________ From: Ian Glenn <root.ibg@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2011 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Any interest in "Binopalooza 2"?
I would be very interested in going to Binopalooza 2! Somehow I've never got schedules linked with others, and always gone to lakeside alone, except for one time with Michael VO who kindly introduced me to several globulars I'd never tried to hunt down before.
One of my best experiences at lakeside was leaning back in a chair with a pair of 15x70s and enjoying M81 and M82.
I vote for the weekend of October 22/23 or the nearest clear night to that weekend. As a 23 year old student at the U, I won't be free the next weekend, "halloween", or "attractive classmates wear skimpy outfits even though it's cold out" as the holiday is sometimes known. :)
Ian
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
Perhaps Patrick needs to listen to some Pink Floyd during his supernova hunts?
On Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
I know, it was from "The Wall".
I remember a discoverer of a super nova said he was listening to "Dark Side of the Moon" when he made the discovery.
On 10/3/11, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
Is anybody out there?
Wrong album, lol.
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On 10/3/11, Ann Blanchard <a.blanchard@ugs.utah.edu> wrote:
Hey, it's not limited to fun for guys. At my costume Halloween party last year, I have a range of friends in a variety of ages, and it was funny how many of my 50ish female friends commented that the highlight of the evening was a muscular fellow in his 20's in a Tarzan costume that was basically just a loincloth.
You're welcome. ;o)
It looks like the 28th is the only Friday this month that may work for me, as I have to be up at the crack of dawn on every other Saturday morning between now and November. Too, I'm concerned about Lakeside being a mud-hole if there is rain or snow before the event. Would having it at SPOC this fall interest anyone? We could go to a darker site in the spring for a reprise.
I have found that unless it is extremely wet, and wet the week before to the day before a trip, the west desert is usually very dry. I have observed at Lakeside up until the snow flies hard and deep in January and I observe all winter long at Pit n Pole and have never ran into mud. It's there as is evident by the mud tracks left by 4x4 and ATVers, but give it a week to dry out after a series of storms, and the main area at the Pit is dry. If Lakeside is too muddy there is always the Knolls. Five Mile Pass is closer and up higher so you avoid the humidity also out that way. One of my best nights at Pit n Pole was with Mat last year when I split Sirius first thing that evening and then later was able to capture the Horsehead/B33 with the filter. It did get cold that February night, down to -6 degrees F before we left, but we never got cold that night. Air was terrific that evening. On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:08 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
It looks like the 28th is the only Friday this month that may work for me, as I have to be up at the crack of dawn on every other Saturday morning between now and November.
Too, I'm concerned about Lakeside being a mud-hole if there is rain or snow before the event.
Would having it at SPOC this fall interest anyone? We could go to a darker site in the spring for a reprise.
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On 10/4/11, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
I have found that unless it is extremely wet, and wet the week before to the day before a trip, the west desert is usually very dry.
Yeah, if it dries out for a few days beforehand, Lakeside should be ok. Should be. Cattle have pounded the dirt out there into a fine dust and after a rain, it's the stickiest clay mud in the world. Some years ago we talked about getting permission to dump a few dozen yards of gravel there, but it was way too expensive. Probably more so today since the cost of diesel has skyrocketed since then.
Oh, I do agree that when it is muddy, you don't want to be at Lakeside. One will never get out without help. I'm more concerned about clouds and weather this year. I read online we are looking at another winter like last winter but we'll see (I hope not!). On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 7:55 AM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
On 10/4/11, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
I have found that unless it is extremely wet, and wet the week before to the day before a trip, the west desert is usually very dry.
Yeah, if it dries out for a few days beforehand, Lakeside should be ok. Should be.
Cattle have pounded the dirt out there into a fine dust and after a rain, it's the stickiest clay mud in the world.
Some years ago we talked about getting permission to dump a few dozen yards of gravel there, but it was way too expensive. Probably more so today since the cost of diesel has skyrocketed since then.
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I just got handed a new schedule and I'm working 6 days a week for at least the month of October. So I'm out for this month, sorry.
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