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SLAS Blast - August General Meeting
by Lowell Lyon 21 Aug '06

21 Aug '06

Hello Everyone: Just a quick reminder about this Tuesday's meeting. Nal Morris from UVSC in Orem will be our featured speaker. He will discuss Utah's own Stonehenge, the Parowan Gap. Nal spoke once before at SLAS when we were meeting at the Hansen Planetarium and also made a presentation at ALCon 2002 at the University of Utah. If you are even remotely interested in Archaeoastronomy, you won't want to miss this meeting. Nal's talk details and biography are on the SLAS website. The remaining speakers for the rest of the year are also on the SLAS website for your review. See you all on Tuesday!! Lowell Lyon

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Inexpensive pyrex mirror blanks
by Richard Tenney 17 Aug '06

17 Aug '06

A colleague at work just bought and received an annealed pyrex 16-inch by 1-inch thick mirror blank for $145 (+ shipping) from Swift Glass in NY (he thought he ordered plate glass). Unless I'm grossly mistaken this is an amazing price. E-mail me for details if this is of interest to any of you. -Rich __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Upcoming General Meetings of The Salt Lake Astronomical Society
by Lowell Lyon 09 Aug '06

09 Aug '06

Hello everyone: I have updated the SLAS website with information regarding both the August and September general meetings of SLAS. I am really excited about these two speakers and I hope to have a large turnout for both. Thanks!! Lowell Lyon, 2006 SLAS Prez.

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Fwd: Enchanted Skies Star Party
by Richard Tenney 01 Aug '06

01 Aug '06

--- "Jason C. Speights" <jspeight(a)nmt.edu> wrote: > Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:22:36 -0600 (MDT) > Subject: Enchanted Skies Star Party > From: "Jason C. Speights" <jspeight(a)nmt.edu> > > Howdy. > > My name is Jason and I am on the board that > organizes the Enchanted Skies > Star Party in Socorro NM. We are contacting > astronomy clubs across the > southwest asking if you would be interested in > attending this year's star > party. > > The Enchanted Skies Star Party is September 20-23. > We feature observing > atop Magdalena Ridge (Elevation 10,000 ft), lots of > guest speakers and > presentations, the use of Etscorn Campus Observatory > at New Mexico Tech, a > cowboy cookout, and dark New Mexico Skies. > > Those are just some of the highlights. For more > info, just check out our > website http://www.socorro-nm.com/starparty/ > > If you have any questions, please contact me at > jspeight(a)nmt.edu > > I'll see you there! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Report (and pics) from Wolf Creek/SLAStrofest
by Richard Tenney 30 Jul '06

30 Jul '06

It was a fun weekend (especially sleeping in the "new" camper I recently got deeper into debt for) in spite of the hit-and-miss weather up at Wolf Creek. The company was great, the scopes were big and varied, including Utah's biggest, Steve Dodd's 33-inch marvel and Ron Vanderhule's 25-inch. Most of the observing happend after midnight, and we even got a break on the cloudier Saturday between 12:30 and 2:00 a.m. (no Joan, I still haven't determined wheter alpha Herculis is really green or not). Binoviewers abounded, and some of the views were spectacular. Some of us are also wondering if there's a new nova in M31, below/West of the nucleus); at least some of us don't remember seeing that bright dot there before (anyone else confirm this?). How does one go about reporting these things? Anyway, I've posted a few pics of Wolf Creek for those of you who haven't been up there to get an idea of how pretty the location is: http://jove.prohosting.com/uvaa/rich/wolf.htm (Many thanks to Lowell and Joan and Jo and others for planning a fun and worthwhile SLAS event!) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: [UVAA] SLAS Blast - July's general meeting of the Salt LakeAstronomical Soci
by JOHN K LUNDWALL 25 Jul '06

25 Jul '06

Hi Lowell I belong to the UVAA and am interested in attending tomorrow's presentation. I have the place but not the time. What time does it begin? Is there anything I need to bring? Thanks John Lundwall Salem ----- Original Message ----- From: Lowell Lyon Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 1:47 PM To: Lowell Lyon Subject: [UVAA] SLAS Blast - July's general meeting of the Salt LakeAstronomical Society Hello everyone: Please plan on attending the July general meeting of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society on Tuesday evening, July 25th. Joan Carman, a former SLAS president and enthusiastic visual observer with her premium large refractor will be our special guest speaker. Have you ever wanted more interesting background information into sky lore and constellation mythology for public star parties that you can share with others? Joan's presentation might be just the ticket!!! This is one topic for a general meeting that I specifically wanted to do this year and I am very grateful for Joan's willingness to offer this presentation. I know that she have put a lot of time and effort into it. Also at this meeting we will be talking about any last minute items regarding the SLAStrofest new member weekend at Wolf Creek in the Uinta Mountains. SLAStrofest is for club members and their invited guests. The annual Star-B-Que group dinner will be incorporated into SLAStrofest and we'll all feast Saturday evening in a beautiful mountain setting. The Star Gazing weekend at Capitol Reef National Park will also be discussed. If you have never been to Capitol Reef, you will be amazed at just how dark it is. I remember last year when Tom Sevcik was giddy with delight at seeing the North American Nebulae easily with the naked eye!! Thank you and I hope to see you all on Tuesday the 25th. We will be meeting again at the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 South State Street, North Building. There is plenty of free parking in the terraces to the east of the complex. Lowell Lyon 2006 SLAS President _______________________________________________ UVAA mailing list UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa

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RE: [UVAA] SLAS Blast - July's general meeting of the SaltLakeAstronomical Soci
by Tyler Allred 25 Jul '06

25 Jul '06

John, Are you the John Lundwall that recently lived in Orem (Aspen 1st)? If so, how is it that we never got together for a little astronomy? :) Tyler Allred PS - My astrophoto gallery is at http://tinyurl.com/gabwn ___________________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: uvaa-bounces+tylerallred=earthlink.net(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:uvaa-bounces+tylerallred=earthlink.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of JOHN K LUNDWALL Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 4:36 PM To: UVAA List Subject: Re: [UVAA] SLAS Blast - July's general meeting of the SaltLakeAstronomical Soci Hi Lowell I belong to the UVAA and am interested in attending tomorrow's presentation. I have the place but not the time. What time does it begin? Is there anything I need to bring? Thanks John Lundwall Salem ----- Original Message ----- From: Lowell Lyon Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 1:47 PM To: Lowell Lyon Subject: [UVAA] SLAS Blast - July's general meeting of the Salt LakeAstronomical Society Hello everyone: Please plan on attending the July general meeting of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society on Tuesday evening, July 25th. Joan Carman, a former SLAS president and enthusiastic visual observer with her premium large refractor will be our special guest speaker. Have you ever wanted more interesting background information into sky lore and constellation mythology for public star parties that you can share with others? Joan's presentation might be just the ticket!!! This is one topic for a general meeting that I specifically wanted to do this year and I am very grateful for Joan's willingness to offer this presentation. I know that she have put a lot of time and effort into it. Also at this meeting we will be talking about any last minute items regarding the SLAStrofest new member weekend at Wolf Creek in the Uinta Mountains. SLAStrofest is for club members and their invited guests. The annual Star-B-Que group dinner will be incorporated into SLAStrofest and we'll all feast Saturday evening in a beautiful mountain setting. The Star Gazing weekend at Capitol Reef National Park will also be discussed. If you have never been to Capitol Reef, you will be amazed at just how dark it is. I remember last year when Tom Sevcik was giddy with delight at seeing the North American Nebulae easily with the naked eye!! Thank you and I hope to see you all on Tuesday the 25th. We will be meeting again at the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 South State Street, North Building. There is plenty of free parking in the terraces to the east of the complex. Lowell Lyon 2006 SLAS President _______________________________________________ UVAA mailing list UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa _______________________________________________ UVAA mailing list UVAA(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/uvaa

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Coulter 13.1" for sale
by Richard Tenney 24 Jul '06

24 Jul '06

I noticed this was posted in the UVAA classifieds recently, and it's a tempting deal for anyone looking for a good scope. I don't know the owner, just thought I'd pass this along to the list(s): ------------------------------------ Coulter Odyssey 13.1" f/4.5 Dobsonian -- in great condition (purchased 1990). With f/8.0 tube stop down cover for Planetary viewing. The scope weighs about 100 lbs. If you search on the net, you will find lots of info about the Coulter scopes -- great for deep sky viewing. Comes with eyepieces: a stock 27mm, a 6mm Ortho 1 1/4, and Celestron 30mm Kellner, and Lumicon UNC Nebula Filter. I will sell the setup for $500.00 (a real bargain). My name is Lance Owens MD, telephone in SLC is 801-581-0196. Pickup in SLC. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Anyone with an Orion 100mm apo coming to SLAStrofest?
by Richard Tenney 20 Jul '06

20 Jul '06

Lou Griffin wants a look, as he's considering buying one. If you are coming and own one, please bring it with (I'd like to see it as well). I'm sure he'll trade you a look through his 20-in dob... :o) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Norton's printing error
by Richard Tenney 20 Jul '06

20 Jul '06

Anyone on the list with a 2004 (latest 20th edition) of Norton's Star Atlas? My daughter in college just gave me hers that she purchased for a recent astronomy class at UVSC, and I had it with me last weekend and noticed that chart 13 has a printing error -- the green milky way ink was laid down on top of the black stars, obscuring them. I'm wondering if my copy's error is a one-off, or if all of them in that printing batch were affected. Chart 13 (page 168) is the only one that seems to have this problem. I contacted the publisher today to see if it was just me or the whole batch, and they're looking into it. It's a wonderful book by the way for those of you who haven't see it -- been in print for many many years. Anyway, please let me know if your copy also has this problem or not. Thanks! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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