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Free 2hp DC Motor - Come and get it by Saturday
by John and Lisa Zeigler 30 Mar '05

30 Mar '05

We are cleaning up the shop and I have an industrial 2hp Leeson DC motor I picked up for a large mirror grinding machine project that has now been canceled. The motor has a right angle industrial head and pneumatic clutch. This is a true industrial motor rated for the full 2hp output running 24 hours a day. The output is 0-60 rpm. The only catch - you need to pick it up by this Saturday April 2nd. This motor would be perfect to move an observatory dome or a roll off roof. This motor is FREE for the taking. Just come and get it. If there are no takers, it will end up in the landfill as I need to get it out of the shop before this weekend. John Zeigler

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Re: [UVAA] How to make a red night light
by Richard Tenney 30 Mar '05

30 Mar '05

Great idea, I'll have to try it. The red gel used for theater lighting also works well, but you usually need a few layers to make it dark red enough for reading charts with fully dark-adapted eyes. Thanks for sharing! Rich --- Sean Humpherys <seanh(a)morewebsales.com> wrote: > > Hello All, > > For anyone that wants to make a red night light to > use while star > gazing, here is an cheap way. Red plastic celephane > does NOT work; too > much white light still gets through. A thick, red > plastic cup works > perfect. Just cut the bottom out of a red plastic > cup. It works perfect! > If you unscrew the top of a flash light, there is a > regular, clear > plastic cover above the bulb were you can place the > newly-made red > plastic insert. You can buy a cheap flashlight at > the Dollar store. > > Sean Humpherys > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > UVAA mailing list > UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Check out Orem resident Tyler Allred's nice work
by Richard Tenney 30 Mar '05

30 Mar '05

Just wanted to share some of the spectacular deep sky images Orem resident Tyler Allred's been posting to the utah-astronomy list recently for those of you not on it. You can see his work in the gallery here: http://www.utahastronomy.com/album16 He's got some other nice images there (solar system objects, nature photos), and there are others at that site worth a peek. Enjoy, Rich __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/

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News' distribution changing
by Patrick Wiggins 25 Mar '05

25 Mar '05

*****NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING DOES NOT APPLY TO SLAS MEMBERS.***** News' subscriber list has gotten so big and the way I've always sent it out is so outmoded (I've been sending it out manually) that I've finally decided it's time to join the 21st century. So, News is now going to be sent out automatically to non-SLAS members (we're still working on automating the distribution of the SLAS version of News). If you are not a SLAS member and would like to receive (or continue to receive) News please send an email to astronews(a)slas.us with a subject of "subscribe" (without the quotation marks). Leave the message body blank. Carpe Noctem! Patrick

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Re: [UVAA] Meeting with Governor at 2:00 tomorrow (Thu)
by David Trevino 24 Mar '05

24 Mar '05

Thank for the info. Also, what observatory are you talking about? --- Patrick Wiggins <paw(a)trilobyte.net> wrote: > David Trevino wrote: > > Pardon my ignorance, but what is this declaration > > about? > > The governor is signing an "Astronomy Week in Utah" > declaration for 11 > to 17 April and setting 16 April (the official > opening of the > observatory) as Astronomy Day in Utah. > > Patrick > > _______________________________________________ > UVAA mailing list > UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/

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Re: [UVAA] Meeting with Governor at 2:00 tomorrow (Thu)
by David Trevino 24 Mar '05

24 Mar '05

Pardon my ignorance, but what is this declaration about? --- Siegfried Jachmann <ziggy943(a)xmission.com> wrote: > > All, > > Below is the text of the instructions Ann received > for the proclamation signing at the governors > office. Please note the directions and allow > yourself plenty of time. It looks like they are on a > tight schedule. I suspect that we may or may not be > up right at 2:00. There is probably a time frame > where the Governor does a bunch of these and we will > get our turn on short notice and have to be ready. > I'm just guessing. > > See you all there > > Siegfried > > Rob, I plan to leave about just before 1:00 from the > house if you want a ride. > Guy let me know if you change your mind. > Chuck, out of sight... out of mind... great if you > could make it. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Ann, > > I just wanted to let you know that your declaration > request has been > approved. Although, I have not received your draft. > Governor Huntsman > will sign declarations on the March 24 at 2:00 p.m. > We would be happy > to have your organization attend. Your appointment > will last > approximately four to five minutes. > > Please note that this event will take place at the > new East State > Capitol Complex building behind the State Capitol. > If available, park > in the parking lot East of the East building or > parallel to Memory Grove > park on East Capitol Blvd., on the East side of the > capitol. At the > entrance to the East building make your way through > a dining area into a > large foyer. From the foyer, walk up either side > of the double > staircase (an elevator is also available) to the > second floor; we are > located in suite 220, which is right at the top of > the stairs. > > We can only accommodate groups up to 20 people at > the signing: it is > essential that I know, as soon as possible, how many > people will attend > this event. > > Some practical notes: > --Arrive twenty minutes early. We cannot guarantee > a photo-op if you > are late. > --Allow plenty of time for parking. Some parking > spots may involve > quite a bit of walking. > Please make arrangements for elderly or physically > impaired > individuals in your organization. > --Check in with the receptionist at E220 East State > Capitol Complex > building when you arrive. > --Please designate who will accept the declaration. > > Photography & Press: > --Please do not bring cameras. We will have a > photographer present. > --Press is your responsibility. If you have planned > on having press at > this event, I need to know as soon as possible. > > We look forward to seeing you. > > Cherilyn > _______________________________________________ > UVAA mailing list > UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: [UVAA] Meeting with Governor at 2:00 tomorrow (Thu)
by Jim Stitley 24 Mar '05

24 Mar '05

I had the same question! Probably otheres as well. The email covered everything EXCEPT what it was about. Not sure how to ask the question, to get the answer. Thanks, Jim David Trevino <dotrevino(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Pardon my ignorance, but what is this declaration about? --- Siegfried Jachmann wrote: > > All, > > Below is the text of the instructions Ann received > for the proclamation signing at the governors > office. Please note the directions and allow > yourself plenty of time. It looks like they are on a > tight schedule. I suspect that we may or may not be > up right at 2:00. There is probably a time frame > where the Governor does a bunch of these and we will > get our turn on short notice and have to be ready. > I'm just guessing. > > See you all there > > Siegfried > > Rob, I plan to leave about just before 1:00 from the > house if you want a ride. > Guy let me know if you change your mind. > Chuck, out of sight... out of mind... great if you > could make it. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Ann, > > I just wanted to let you know that your declaration > request has been > approved. Although, I have not received your draft. > Governor Huntsman > will sign declarations on the March 24 at 2:00 p.m. > We would be happy > to have your organization attend. Your appointment > will last > approximately four to five minutes. > > Please note that this event will take place at the > new East State > Capitol Complex building behind the State Capitol. > If available, park > in the parking lot East of the East building or > parallel to Memory Grove > park on East Capitol Blvd., on the East side of the > capitol. At the > entrance to the East building make your way through > a dining area into a > large foyer. From the foyer, walk up either side > of the double > staircase (an elevator is also available) to the > second floor; we are > located in suite 220, which is right at the top of > the stairs. > > We can only accommodate groups up to 20 people at > the signing: it is > essential that I know, as soon as possible, how many > people will attend > this event. > > Some practical notes: > --Arrive twenty minutes early. We cannot guarantee > a photo-op if you > are late. > --Allow plenty of time for parking. Some parking > spots may involve > quite a bit of walking. > Please make arrangements for elderly or physically > impaired > individuals in your organization. > --Check in with the receptionist at E220 East State > Capitol Complex > building when you arrive. > --Please designate who will accept the declaration. > > Photography & Press: > --Please do not bring cameras. We will have a > photographer present. > --Press is your responsibility. If you have planned > on having press at > this event, I need to know as soon as possible. > > We look forward to seeing you. > > Cherilyn > _______________________________________________ > UVAA mailing list > UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ UVAA mailing list UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa the Perfect You "inside and out" Insightful Seminars, Workshops & Coaching Increase SelfAwareness - Know Who You Are...REALLY! Discover the NEW "Inner You" http:/www.theperfectyou.us/mentor TechnoVation.com

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Meeting with Governor at 2:00 tomorrow (Thu)
by Siegfried Jachmann 24 Mar '05

24 Mar '05

All, Below is the text of the instructions Ann received for the proclamation signing at the governors office. Please note the directions and allow yourself plenty of time. It looks like they are on a tight schedule. I suspect that we may or may not be up right at 2:00. There is probably a time frame where the Governor does a bunch of these and we will get our turn on short notice and have to be ready. I'm just guessing. See you all there Siegfried Rob, I plan to leave about just before 1:00 from the house if you want a ride. Guy let me know if you change your mind. Chuck, out of sight... out of mind... great if you could make it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ann, I just wanted to let you know that your declaration request has been approved. Although, I have not received your draft. Governor Huntsman will sign declarations on the March 24 at 2:00 p.m. We would be happy to have your organization attend. Your appointment will last approximately four to five minutes. Please note that this event will take place at the new East State Capitol Complex building behind the State Capitol. If available, park in the parking lot East of the East building or parallel to Memory Grove park on East Capitol Blvd., on the East side of the capitol. At the entrance to the East building make your way through a dining area into a large foyer. From the foyer, walk up either side of the double staircase (an elevator is also available) to the second floor; we are located in suite 220, which is right at the top of the stairs. We can only accommodate groups up to 20 people at the signing: it is essential that I know, as soon as possible, how many people will attend this event. Some practical notes: --Arrive twenty minutes early. We cannot guarantee a photo-op if you are late. --Allow plenty of time for parking. Some parking spots may involve quite a bit of walking. Please make arrangements for elderly or physically impaired individuals in your organization. --Check in with the receptionist at E220 East State Capitol Complex building when you arrive. --Please designate who will accept the declaration. Photography & Press: --Please do not bring cameras. We will have a photographer present. --Press is your responsibility. If you have planned on having press at this event, I need to know as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you. Cherilyn

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Re: [UVAA] Three good nights (for March).
by David Trevino 14 Mar '05

14 Mar '05

Congrats on finding some many objects. I have not found all the Messier objects yet, so I am not ready for a marathon. Perhaps next year. --- daniel turner <outwest112(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > The weather has been very good for astronomy in > March. Even the moon was out of the way. > > > > On Wednesday I went to the U of U star party and > looked at Jupiter, Saturn, the Trapezium and some > double stars with Dan Burn. There was a large crowd > of interested students. These Wednesday night > events are at the Physics Building on the roof when > the weather is clear. > > > > Thursday night Rich and Tyler met me at the Pit n > pole in Rush Valley. These guys have their > priorities straight. Up until midnight and then go > to work the next day. Wind was a problem early but > Mercury was very high and bright. Rich bagged > another 27 objects towards his Herschel 400 and > Tyler captured a nice view of M78. It was first > light for the year for my telescope. > > > > Friday night was the Messier Marathon at Stansbury > Park and the weather started great and stayed great > all night long. I had only planned to stay until > weather or fatigue made me quit, but things stayed > great until sunup. > > > > This was my first attempt at a marathon. I caught > the early ones except for M74 and M77. These were > lost in the cirrus clouds to the west. Mercury > punched right through the clouds and showed a very > small half phase at 179x in a 17.5 telescope. Many > of the winter objects were also visible in 10x50 and > 20x80 binoculars. After 11:00pm I had finished > everything west of Leo. I took a break on Saturn > and Jupiter, and then plunged into the Comma and > Virgo Clusters. Things got slow after 2:00am while > the sky slowing turned around above me, but there > were several bright meteors. Things became very > busy as twilight took hold. The Mountains to the > East and the sky glow from Salt Lake City made me > wait until rising objects were very high in the sky > before I could see them. At 6:00am the show was > over as I struggled to find M16. Some day I will do > this from a darker site with better south and east > horizons. Final score 94 objects. > > > > Clear Skies > > > > Daniel Turner > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! > > _______________________________________________ > UVAA mailing list > UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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Three good nights (for March).
by daniel turner 12 Mar '05

12 Mar '05

The weather has been very good for astronomy in March. Even the moon was out of the way. On Wednesday I went to the U of U star party and looked at Jupiter, Saturn, the Trapezium and some double stars with Dan Burn. There was a large crowd of interested students. These Wednesday night events are at the Physics Building on the roof when the weather is clear. Thursday night Rich and Tyler met me at the Pit n pole in Rush Valley. These guys have their priorities straight. Up until midnight and then go to work the next day. Wind was a problem early but Mercury was very high and bright. Rich bagged another 27 objects towards his Herschel 400 and Tyler captured a nice view of M78. It was first light for the year for my telescope. Friday night was the Messier Marathon at Stansbury Park and the weather started great and stayed great all night long. I had only planned to stay until weather or fatigue made me quit, but things stayed great until sunup. This was my first attempt at a marathon. I caught the early ones except for M74 and M77. These were lost in the cirrus clouds to the west. Mercury punched right through the clouds and showed a very small half phase at 179x in a 17.5 telescope. Many of the winter objects were also visible in 10x50 and 20x80 binoculars. After 11:00pm I had finished everything west of Leo. I took a break on Saturn and Jupiter, and then plunged into the Comma and Virgo Clusters. Things got slow after 2:00am while the sky slowing turned around above me, but there were several bright meteors. Things became very busy as twilight took hold. The Mountains to the East and the sky glow from Salt Lake City made me wait until rising objects were very high in the sky before I could see them. At 6:00am the show was over as I struggled to find M16. Some day I will do this from a darker site with better south and east horizons. Final score 94 objects. Clear Skies Daniel Turner --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!

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