I posted a handful on our club's Facebook site that you could use. They are from the party. Thanks, Cindy On Dec 31, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: anyone have pictures from the holiday party a/o not-end-of-the-world party? OR does anyone have anything they'd like to submit for the Cosmic Messenger for January? I need items by New Year's Day, please. Thanks, M [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am still on AM, because they have not drawn my initial yet to kick off. I enjoy reading the ads, sometime buy. I can understand paying to sell, but I am not willing to pay to buy and will be off soon. ed jones --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Anyone out there still belong to astromart? I just tried to log on and was > told my account had expired. If I paid them $15 any listing I posted would > be displayed in black for a month. Does this mean they are now going to > charge $15 per month for access? > > You know what adipose probability means? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Just anachronistic enough. If it's still available I do want it, please. The first time this year that someone will tell me where to go. Lots of stairs will affect my commitment.
Thanks!
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
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To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 12:59 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Free tv
My friend Al has 32" Sony TV to get rid of. Any one want it? Heavy sob.
You have to transport it. You will likely need two people to carry it.
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It's really, really cold out here. Stove heating up garage for arrival of bobcat. Happy New Year everyone. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
What are your plans for the bobcat? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 1, 2013, at 8:57 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > It's really, really cold out here. Stove heating up garage for arrival of bobcat. > > Happy New Year everyone. > > Joe > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Daivid, dimensions on the large case? Jason On 12/30/12 15:25, David Young wrote: > On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 2:03 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> I've been going through the basement again and have come up with the first >> list of "stuff" I'm getting rid of. I've uploaded photos of these items to >> the photo area of the yahoo group. There will be a couple of more photos >> added later. >> >> A quick summary of items: >> Small eyepice case $5 >> Air tight equipment case with equalizing valve $150 >> Meade 1.25" 2X barlow $10 >> Orion 1.25" star diagonal $15 >> Lumicon O III filter 1.25" $30 sold >> colimating eyepiece 1.25" $5 >> Minolta T ring free >> Minolta XD11 film camera with 50mm lens $20 >> Meade .965 erecting prism free >> Binocular mounting brackets $5 your choice >> Orion camera mount $15 >> small finder mount free >> large finder mount rings $20 >> Focuser 1.25" $10 >> Meade 8X21 finder $5 >> Meade photo extension tube free >> Meade eyepiece extension tube (s) $10 >> Celestron 1.25" 2X barlow $15 >> Tele Vue 2" Big Barlow $30 sold >> Nikon Electonic remote MC-EUI $10 >> Lumicon 1.25 H-Alph promincence filter with rejection filter $50 >> Lumicon 50mm finder scope with rings $30 >> Celestron 80mm Nextar 80 refractor telescope $100 >> Large heavy duty case no foam $20 >> Gel cell batteries 6v 10ah 6 v 9.5 ah12 v 3.4 ah 12 v 4.5 ah free >> Orion long tube 120 MM refractor with ra and dec drives on equitorial >> mount $300 Photo when I get it drug out. >> >> Meade 8" newtonian reflector. It started life in 1985 as a Meade 8800 on a >> German Equitorial mount. >> This scope is currently in my "Aruba" Dob configuration that allows >> it to be taken apart and carried in a suitcase. I have the original 8" >> metal tube, tripod and equitorial mount along with ra drive motor. Its been >> to Aruba,Venezuela, and Bolivia. The open tube configuration requires a >> dark site. It really needs some talented atm to work it over to make >> assembly easier but the optics are good. Alternatively put it back together >> in the metal tube and mount. $150 >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
mmmmm..... BBQ Bobcat..... J. On 01/01/13 09:09, Randy Thompson wrote: > What are your plans for the bobcat? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 1, 2013, at 8:57 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > >> It's really, really cold out here. Stove heating up garage for arrival of bobcat. >> >> Happy New Year everyone. >> >> Joe >> >> Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Neither Marcia nor I ever use facebook. On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 4:35 AM, Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...>wrote: > I posted a handful on our club's Facebook site that you could use. They > are from the party. > > Thanks, > Cindy > > On Dec 31, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > > anyone have pictures from the holiday party a/o not-end-of-the-world > party? OR does anyone have anything they'd like to submit for the > Cosmic Messenger for January? I need items by New Year's Day, please. > Thanks, M > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Ok, I'll tell my friend. You WILL need help to move it. Its what we old guys call "two man portable". And they better be sturdy men. I could probably have carried it out when I was 50 but that was loooooong ago. On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 6:33 AM, David Neuenschwander <david9660@... > wrote: > ** > > > Just anachronistic enough. If it's still available I do want it, please. > The first time this year that someone will tell me where to go. Lots of > stairs will affect my commitment. > > Thanks! > > David Neuenschwander > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Mon, Dec 31, 2012 12:59 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Free tv > > My friend Al has 32" Sony TV to get rid of. Any one want it? Heavy sob. > You have to transport it. You will likely need two people to carry it. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Repair broken fitting. It has an enclosed cab and tracks. Our friend may leave it here for storing. I've operated his bobcat, backhoe and dozer when he had big jobs. Big Tonka toys! Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll copy them down and put them into a folder later today. Can't right now (mobile). Thanks, Cindy On Jan 1, 2013, at 10:13 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: Neither Marcia nor I ever use facebook. On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 4:35 AM, Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...>wrote: > I posted a handful on our club's Facebook site that you could use. They > are from the party. > > Thanks, > Cindy > > On Dec 31, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > > anyone have pictures from the holiday party a/o not-end-of-the-world > party? OR does anyone have anything they'd like to submit for the > Cosmic Messenger for January? I need items by New Year's Day, please. > Thanks, M > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
thanks!
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Didn't know the club had a Facebook page. What is it listed under? Sent from my iPad On Jan 1, 2013, at 4:35 AM, Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@yahoo.com> wrote: > I posted a handful on our club's Facebook site that you could use. They are from the party. > > Thanks, > Cindy > > On Dec 31, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > > anyone have pictures from the holiday party a/o not-end-of-the-world > party? OR does anyone have anything they'd like to submit for the > Cosmic Messenger for January? I need items by New Year's Day, please. > Thanks, M > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Astronomical-Society-of-Kansas-City/334830179247 --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Mary <marysnider13@...> wrote: > > Didn't know the club had a Facebook page. What is it listed under? > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 1, 2013, at 4:35 AM, Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > > > I posted a handful on our club's Facebook site that you could use. They are from the party. > > > > Thanks, > > Cindy > > > > On Dec 31, 2012, at 10:13 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > > > > anyone have pictures from the holiday party a/o not-end-of-the-world > > party? OR does anyone have anything they'd like to submit for the > > Cosmic Messenger for January? I need items by New Year's Day, please. > > Thanks, M > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Jupiter looks really good tonight. Came back into the basement to get a couple of different eyepieces. Sky is dark and not too bad, rather steady. Joe
Standing in the snow??? I guess that's one thing I don't like to do. Hopefully most of this will be gone in a week and a half in time for the next New Moon. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:40:37 To: ASKC Yahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Observing Jupiter looks really good tonight. Came back into the basement to get a couple of different eyepieces. Sky is dark and not too bad, rather steady. Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I just uploaded three new photos to the photo area. Pelican 1600 case with pluck foam 21.43 X 16.5 X 7.87 ID $80 Soft side foam lined case 14 X 19 X 6 $20 Light wieght plastic case no foam 16 X 21 X 6 ID $10 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott: Feet never got cold or wet! No wind. Watched shadow transit of Io. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have two school nights on the schedule this month. One at Trailwood on January 24 and one at Brookwood on January 31. I think a couple of you have volunteered for the Trailwood night but I don't have anyone on the books for the January 31. Volunteers? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can be there with my scope. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We have two school nights on the schedule this month. One at Trailwood on > January 24 and one at Brookwood on January 31. I think a couple of you have > volunteered for the Trailwood night but I don't have anyone on the books > for the January 31. > > Volunteers? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I'll help with this one, too. Need the StarLab again?
David Neuenschwander
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From: pjafferis <pjafferis@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 2, 2013 10:13 am
Subject: [ASKC] Re: school nights
I can be there with my scope. Pete
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> We have two school nights on the schedule this month. One at Trailwood on
> January 24 and one at Brookwood on January 31. I think a couple of you have
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I will bring a telescope to both events. John ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 1, 2013 11:23:16 PM Subject: [ASKC] school nights We have two school nights on the schedule this month. One at Trailwood on January 24 and one at Brookwood on January 31. I think a couple of you have volunteered for the Trailwood night but I don't have anyone on the books for the January 31. Volunteers? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Skies were really good. Out in the country I could see vague color naked eye. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Scott: > > Feet never got cold or wet! No wind. Watched shadow transit of Io. > > Joe > > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I'm in for Trailwood and possible for Brookwood. Have a trip coming up that may interfere Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We have two school nights on the schedule this month. One at Trailwood on > January 24 and one at Brookwood on January 31. I think a couple of you have > volunteered for the Trailwood night but I don't have anyone on the books > for the January 31. > > Volunteers? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Thanks Pete. I'll put you on the calendar. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > I can be there with my scope. Pete > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > We have two school nights on the schedule this month. One at Trailwood on > > January 24 and one at Brookwood on January 31. I think a couple of you > have > > volunteered for the Trailwood night but I don't have anyone on the books > > for the January 31. > > > > Volunteers? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jackie...... just a reminder. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Beucher" <m31@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 6:50:31 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting Yes, and I have the folder here to take care of those letters as soon as I get back from my little trip. I sure will have them to you all by the first of next year! Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 7:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting Well, now I know who I'll deputize to help me out! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , s.kranz1@... wrote: > > That's not always the case though... > > Tim mailed letters out for the Scholarship fund. > Jackie is going to mail letters out for the HOASP donations. > Etc. > > Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:10:22 > To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting > > The vice president is supposed to handle all thank you letter. > > On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM, stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Who will be handling the official "Thank You" letters that can be used for > > tax deduction purposes???? > > > > Being that it's getting close to the end of the year, they will need to go > > out immdiately after the New Year (if not sooner). > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "pjtom5" <pbk@> wrote: > > > > > > Jackie, > > > We will have an article in the CM about this as well. The short answer > > is to send a check to the ASKC P.O. box with DSS Water in the memo portion. > > Thanks for your support. > > > Paul > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Jackie Beucher <m31@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi. I meant to do the same, but missed it a reminder announcement. > > Where > > > > do I send my donation? I won't be around for the next board meeting. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks.. Jackie B. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > > > > William Boyle > > > > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 2:28 PM > > > > To: ASKC@...m <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Oct Gen Meeting > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Joe et alia: > > > > > > > > Six ASKC members donated a total of $831.00 to the DSS Water Line Fund > > > > at the GM last night. These members were Tim Kristl; Bill Boyle; Alan > > > > Lehman; Lario Yerino; Douglas Hall; and Merlin Anderson. > > > > As per the suggestion of Dave Brackey last night I will show some > > > > simple calculations to indicate what length of the 2" water line this > > will > > > > pay for. $831.00 divided by $ 5,133.59 = 0.1618. 0.1618 X 2,260' = > > 365.84' > > > > of 2" PVC pipe for the waterline at the DSS. The Hubble Space telscope > > > > could image that part of the DSS from space. > > > > An early heads up; Paul Thompson and myself will be soliciting > > > > donations for the DSS Water Line Fund at the November ASKC Board > > Meeting. > > > > Bring your check books to make the DSS Water line a reality by the end > > of > > > > the > > year................................................................ > > > > Bill Boyle > > > > > > > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@ <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > > > > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 7:38 AM > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Oct Gen Meeting > > > > > > > > That would be Bob Sandy. > > > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > > > mossjon wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Pardon my faulty memory, but I forgot to write down the gentleman's > > > > > name who provided the videos of the transit of Venus and the > > > > > re-appearance of Ceres from behind the moon. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, Jon Moss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott: As I read it, we can't complete this observing award until 2014, the next opposition? Given that you didn't record any observation near 12/3/2012 of Jupiter using a 8-20x instrument. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, I assume you are talking about observing project #4, correct? If you haven't yet, y ou'd better make the observation within the next night or two. That's probably already pushing it. Jupiter is already at 144 degrees from the Sun and closing. Yes, the best time to do it would have been on December 3, but they allow you to fudge a month either way. I did my observation 3 years ago at an elongation of 172 degrees. Otherwise, if you can't get it on the next night or two, you can start again sometime after December 20 , 2013. The next o pposition is January 5, 2014. For your quadrature observation, make it a week before or after February 25, 2013 (90 degrees from the Sun). fyi, I used my 80mm f/5 short tube refractor with a 20mm eyepiece to give me 20x power. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC" <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:12:01 PM Subject: [ASKC] Galileo Award Scott: As I read it, we can't complete this observing award until 2014, the next opposition? Given that you didn't record any observation near 12/3/2012 of Jupiter using a 8-20x instrument. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm using Dembinksi's Galileo replicas he gave me.
Joe
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To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galileo Award
Joe, I assume you are talking about observing project #4, correct?
If you haven't yet, y ou'd better make the observation within the next night or two. That's probably already pushing it. Jupiter is already at 144 degrees from the Sun and closing. Yes, the best time to do it would have been on December 3, but they allow you to fudge a month either way. I did my observation 3 years ago at an elongation of 172 degrees.
Otherwise, if you can't get it on the next night or two, you can start again sometime after December 20 , 2013. The next o pposition is January 5, 2014.
For your quadrature observation, make it a week before or after February 25, 2013 (90 degrees from the Sun).
fyi, I used my 80mm f/5 short tube refractor with a 20mm eyepiece to give me 20x power.
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From: "Joseph Wright" <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
To: "ASKC" <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:12:01 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Galileo Award
Scott:
As I read it, we can't complete this observing award until 2014, the next opposition? Given that you didn't record any observation near 12/3/2012 of Jupiter using a 8-20x instrument.
Joe
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..which is probably still better than what Galileo was using! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 4:01:34 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galileo Award I'm using Dembinksi's Galileo replicas he gave me. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: " s.kranz1@... " < s.kranz1@... > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galileo Award Joe, I assume you are talking about observing project #4, correct? If you haven't yet, y ou'd better make the observation within the next night or two. That's probably already pushing it. Jupiter is already at 144 degrees from the Sun and closing. Yes, the best time to do it would have been on December 3, but they allow you to fudge a month either way. I did my observation 3 years ago at an elongation of 172 degrees. Otherwise, if you can't get it on the next night or two, you can start again sometime after December 20 , 2013. The next o pposition is January 5, 2014. For your quadrature observation, make it a week before or after February 25, 2013 (90 degrees from the Sun). fyi, I used my 80mm f/5 short tube refractor with a 20mm eyepiece to give me 20x power. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> To: "ASKC" <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:12:01 PM Subject: [ASKC] Galileo Award Scott: As I read it, we can't complete this observing award until 2014, the next opposition? Given that you didn't record any observation near 12/3/2012 of Jupiter using a 8-20x instrument. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone who is looking for a letter to formalize their contribution of a door prize this year – either MSRAL or HOASP, please do drop me an email outlining what you gave, and it’s approximate value. I just want to make sure I have all the correct info. I will get them done, and have Rick sign them as ASKC Prez……. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 3:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Donation letters - Jackie Jackie...... just a reminder. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Beucher" <m31@everestkc.net <mailto:m31%40everestkc.net> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 6:50:31 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting Yes, and I have the folder here to take care of those letters as soon as I get back from my little trip. I sure will have them to you all by the first of next year! Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 7:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting Well, now I know who I'll deputize to help me out! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , s.kranz1@... wrote: > > That's not always the case though... > > Tim mailed letters out for the Scholarship fund. > Jackie is going to mail letters out for the HOASP donations. > Etc. > > Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:10:22 > To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting > > The vice president is supposed to handle all thank you letter. > > On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM, stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Who will be handling the official "Thank You" letters that can be used for > > tax deduction purposes???? > > > > Being that it's getting close to the end of the year, they will need to go > > out immdiately after the New Year (if not sooner). > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "pjtom5" <pbk@> wrote: > > > > > > Jackie, > > > We will have an article in the CM about this as well. The short answer > > is to send a check to the ASKC P.O. box with DSS Water in the memo portion. > > Thanks for your support. > > > Paul > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Jackie Beucher <m31@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi. I meant to do the same, but missed it a reminder announcement. > > Where > > > > do I send my donation? I won't be around for the next board meeting. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks.. Jackie B. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > > > > William Boyle > > > > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 2:28 PM > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Oct Gen Meeting > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Joe et alia: > > > > > > > > Six ASKC members donated a total of $831.00 to the DSS Water Line Fund > > > > at the GM last night. These members were Tim Kristl; Bill Boyle; Alan > > > > Lehman; Lario Yerino; Douglas Hall; and Merlin Anderson. > > > > As per the suggestion of Dave Brackey last night I will show some > > > > simple calculations to indicate what length of the 2" water line this > > will > > > > pay for. $831.00 divided by $ 5,133.59 = 0.1618. 0.1618 X 2,260' = > > 365.84' > > > > of 2" PVC pipe for the waterline at the DSS. The Hubble Space telscope > > > > could image that part of the DSS from space. > > > > An early heads up; Paul Thompson and myself will be soliciting > > > > donations for the DSS Water Line Fund at the November ASKC Board > > Meeting. > > > > Bring your check books to make the DSS Water line a reality by the end > > of > > > > the > > year................................................................ > > > > Bill Boyle > > > > > > > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@ <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > > > > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 7:38 AM > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Oct Gen Meeting > > > > > > > > That would be Bob Sandy. > > > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > > > mossjon wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Pardon my faulty memory, but I forgot to write down the gentleman's > > > > > name who provided the videos of the transit of Venus and the > > > > > re-appearance of Ceres from behind the moon. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, Jon Moss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! 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It's like looking though a McD's straw. Tonight I couldn't get all the moons in view, but I could see them easily. I also need to find me a Medici family for financial support for doing astronomy just a Galileo did. Our Florence would be Tucson! I could have sworn last night I could see cloudiness or distortion in Orion's sword naked eye using adverted vision. Joe s.kranz1@... wrote: > > ..which is probably still better than what Galileo was using! > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@... > <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 4:01:34 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galileo Award > > > > I'm using Dembinksi's Galileo replicas he gave me. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > ________________________________ > From: " s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> " < > s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:47 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galileo Award > > > > Joe, I assume you are talking about observing project #4, correct? > > If you haven't yet, y ou'd better make the observation within the next > night or two. That's probably already pushing it. Jupiter is already > at 144 degrees from the Sun and closing. Yes, the best time to do it > would have been on December 3, but they allow you to fudge a month > either way. I did my observation 3 years ago at an elongation of 172 > degrees. > > Otherwise, if you can't get it on the next night or two, you can start > again sometime after December 20 , 2013. The next o pposition is > January 5, 2014. > > For your quadrature observation, make it a week before or after > February 25, 2013 (90 degrees from the Sun). > > fyi, I used my 80mm f/5 short tube refractor with a 20mm eyepiece to > give me 20x power. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Joseph Wright" <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > To: "ASKC" <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:12:01 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Galileo Award > > > > Scott: > > As I read it, we can't complete this observing award until 2014, the > next opposition? Given that you didn't record any observation near > 12/3/2012 of Jupiter using a 8-20x instrument. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
The excavation continues. Anyone want some old ide hard drives, 3.5" floppy drives, cables, or cd drives? Headed to the trash on Saturday. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Some shelf surfaces are starting to show up now. Right next to a crystal skull I found an aluminum dew shield for 12 SC. It's Meade blue so I'm betting it started life with the 12" LX200 I gave to the ASKC for the AIC. As I recall it balances the tube for 2" eyepieces. Free to any ASKC member who ever has a use for it except Powell has first dibs if Steve wants it. If no one wants it I'll advertise it for sale. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For whoever has my phone number or may need to contact me, my phone number has changed to 913-244-5657. Thanks, Heather Spinelli
Apologies...The new phone number is 913-244-2562 --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "heather.spinelli" wrote: > > For whoever has my phone number or may need to contact me, my phone number has changed to 913-244-5657. > > Thanks, > > Heather Spinelli >
Once upon a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, a few of us did telescope building workshops. During the continuing excavation of my basement I uncovered one of the kits in final stages of completion. The 5" pvc pipe the tube was made from is still available in my old equipment yard so a different tube is possible since the focuser hole doesn't fit the focuser I have. If you want to give completing this little scope a try let me know. I can provide help with finishing it off. I'll sell the kit for $25 and include the focuser that is listed in the orginal list of stuff for sale. You will need to purchase a mirror set. Edmund has 4.5" mirrors with secondary for $90 plus shipping. For less than $150 or so you can wind up with a nice little 4.5" dobsonian scope. Many people painted theirs with fleck stone but some just sprayed it flat black. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but a recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a better tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was willing to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is interested in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. Ed
On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but a recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a better tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was willing to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is interested in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > Ed > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd kick in a few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs help with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + diagonal. let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite form factor, and would love to help get one going. jim
A few of us took a road trip a couple of years ago and got the 16" mirror from the Warko re-coated up east of Des Moines. We might be able to work a "deal" with that outfit. Darrick was building 6 inch scopes with his high school class. Maybe something could be worked out. I'm not sure a road trip for a 6" mirror would be worth the effort but there's always UPS On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 12:34 AM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > > On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, > matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a > nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak > hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but a > recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a better > tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was willing > to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is interested > in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > > > Ed > > > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd kick in a > few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs help > with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was > looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + diagonal. > > let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite form > factor, and would love to help get one going. > > jim > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Optical Mechanics in Iowa City, Iowa. Jim Mulherin was the guy. It was Rita, David, Lario and I. Fun little trip. Jim was also a guest speaker at a one of the meetings. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For you ambient music lovers out there, Hearts of Space celebrates their 30th year of syndication. Today they just released program #1000. Pretty cool! hos.com -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the heads up Scott. Lots of good music. Gary On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 7:45 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > > > For you ambient music lovers out there, Hearts of Space celebrates their > 30th year of syndication. Today they just released program #1000. Pretty > cool! > > hos.com > > -Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, I received the following email from our website. I have used Bader filters, but I have never made one so I thought it better to post the message to those who have. You can either email him directly or you can just reply back to the Yahoo group and I will cut your message and then forward it without your email address. Either way, it's up to you. Thanks in advance for the help. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: kcbrownies@... [mailto:kcbrownies@...] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:29 PM To: askc_questions@... Subject: Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian I have studied about buying a solar filter or making a solar filter for a 10 inch dobsonian telescope. Cost is high to buy one. I've read and studied about buying Baader astrosolar film to make your own which would fit over the scope. Any recommendations or wisdom. I could buy a 30 cm x 30 cm film for around $45 and make one. I could buy a much smaller size 20x29 cm or could buy a much larger sheet 100x50cm for around $85, to make one and have extra for someone else, to sell or make glasses for people in the future. What is the preferred diameter for a filter on this size of scope. Does it even need to be close to the 10 inch size or would a 5 - 7 inch one be just as effective? Again, any advice or do you have someone who has some scraps for sale or would split the cost on the bigger sheets. Any thoughts or direction is welcome. I'd like to view the sun, for sun spots, general viewing and future eclipses. I do understand the dangers which is why I am searching the Baader Astrosolar film. Thanks in advance. Steve Brown kcbrownies@... 816 277-9885 I live in the north Kansas City area.
On 1/7/2013 9:00 AM, Rick Henderson wrote: > > Hi all, > > I received the following email from our website. I have used Bader > filters, > but I have never made one so I thought it better to post the message to > those who have. > > You can either email him directly or you can just reply back to the Yahoo > group and I will cut your message and then forward it without your email > address. Either way, it's up to you. > > Thanks in advance for the help. > > Rick Henderson > > -----Original Message----- > From: kcbrownies@... <mailto:kcbrownies%40juno.com> > [mailto:kcbrownies@... <mailto:kcbrownies%40juno.com>] > Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:29 PM > To: askc_questions@... <mailto:askc_questions%40askc.org> > Subject: Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian > > I have studied about buying a solar filter or making a solar filter > for a 10 > inch dobsonian telescope. Cost is high to buy one. I've read and studied > about buying Baader astrosolar film to make your own which would fit over > the scope. Any recommendations or wisdom. > > I could buy a 30 cm x 30 cm film for around $45 and make one. I could > buy a > much smaller size 20x29 cm or could buy a much larger sheet 100x50cm for > around $85, to make one and have extra for someone else, to sell or make > glasses for people in the future. What is the preferred diameter for a > filter on this size of scope. Does it even need to be close to the 10 inch > size or would a 5 - 7 inch one be just as effective? > > Again, any advice or do you have someone who has some scraps for sale or > would split the cost on the bigger sheets. Any thoughts or direction is > welcome. > > I'd like to view the sun, for sun spots, general viewing and future > eclipses. I do understand the dangers which is why I am searching the > Baader Astrosolar film. > > Thanks in advance. > > Steve Brown > kcbrownies@... <mailto:kcbrownies%40juno.com> > 816 277-9885 > > I live in the north Kansas City area. > I would consider with a 10" Newtonian a smaller than full aperture arrangement. Unless someone here knows of some reason to do otherwise, one can just use say a 4" or 5" filter, and place it off axis on a modified cover for the scope. ONe can even use it as the cover for the scope by making a way to put the solar filter in place or replace it with a cover for the 4 or 5" hole. There is so much light coming in you don't really need to have full 10" of aperture, and 4 or 5" vs. 10" won't make any difference will it? You still would have the focal length to play with as far as the optical performance with the light supplied by the off axis hole. a 90mm or about 4" filter is about 60 bucks, so a bit more expensive, but that is for a coated glass filter for a C90 that I priced. I just don't like having all that light possibly there to come thru some film type filter, and prefer glass coated ones anyway. Jim > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The only advantage I can think of for having full aperture is higher resolution. Full aperture glass filters are expensive. I think the mylar (Baadar) film provides just as good detail but the blue color isn't as esthetically pleasing at the yellow/orange color of the glass filters. On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > On 1/7/2013 9:00 AM, Rick Henderson wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > I received the following email from our website. I have used Bader > > filters, > > but I have never made one so I thought it better to post the message to > > those who have. > > > > You can either email him directly or you can just reply back to the Yahoo > > group and I will cut your message and then forward it without your email > > address. Either way, it's up to you. > > > > Thanks in advance for the help. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: kcbrownies@... > > [mailto:kcbrownies@... ] > > Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:29 PM > > To: askc_questions@... > > Subject: Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian > > > > I have studied about buying a solar filter or making a solar filter > > for a 10 > > inch dobsonian telescope. Cost is high to buy one. I've read and studied > > about buying Baader astrosolar film to make your own which would fit over > > the scope. Any recommendations or wisdom. > > > > I could buy a 30 cm x 30 cm film for around $45 and make one. I could > > buy a > > much smaller size 20x29 cm or could buy a much larger sheet 100x50cm for > > around $85, to make one and have extra for someone else, to sell or make > > glasses for people in the future. What is the preferred diameter for a > > filter on this size of scope. Does it even need to be close to the 10 > inch > > size or would a 5 - 7 inch one be just as effective? > > > > Again, any advice or do you have someone who has some scraps for sale or > > would split the cost on the bigger sheets. Any thoughts or direction is > > welcome. > > > > I'd like to view the sun, for sun spots, general viewing and future > > eclipses. I do understand the dangers which is why I am searching the > > Baader Astrosolar film. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Steve Brown > > kcbrownies@... > > 816 277-9885 > > > > I live in the north Kansas City area. > > > I would consider with a 10" Newtonian a smaller than full aperture > arrangement. Unless someone here knows of some reason to do otherwise, > one can just use say a 4" or 5" filter, and place it off axis on a > modified cover for the scope. ONe can even use it as the cover for the > scope by making a way to put the solar filter in place or replace it > with a cover for the 4 or 5" hole. > > There is so much light coming in you don't really need to have full 10" > of aperture, and 4 or 5" vs. 10" won't make any difference will it? > > You still would have the focal length to play with as far as the optical > performance with the light supplied by the off axis hole. > > a 90mm or about 4" filter is about 60 bucks, so a bit more expensive, > but that is for a coated glass filter for a C90 that I priced. > > I just don't like having all that light possibly there to come thru some > film type filter, and prefer glass coated ones anyway. > > Jim > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I agree with David, a full aperture filter's advantage it higher resolution. The Baader film is very thin (but safe) and does not effect the resolving power of your optics. If you can afford it, go with full aperture. If he buys the large sheet he can sell what he doesn't use and pay for what he does use. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, January 7, 2013 3:13 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian > >The only advantage I can think of for having full aperture is higher >resolution. Full aperture glass filters are expensive. I think the mylar >(Baadar) film provides just as good detail but the blue color isn't as >esthetically pleasing at the yellow/orange color of the glass filters. > >On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> On 1/7/2013 9:00 AM, Rick Henderson wrote: >> > >> > Hi all, >> > >> > I received the following email from our website. I have used Bader >> > filters, >> > but I have never made one so I thought it better to post the message to >> > those who have. >> > >> > You can either email him directly or you can just reply back to the Yahoo >> > group and I will cut your message and then forward it without your email >> > address. Either way, it's up to you. >> > >> > Thanks in advance for the help. >> > >> > Rick Henderson >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: kcbrownies@... >> > [mailto:kcbrownies@juno.com ] >> > Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:29 PM >> > To: askc_questions@... >> > Subject: Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian >> > >> > I have studied about buying a solar filter or making a solar filter >> > for a 10 >> > inch dobsonian telescope. Cost is high to buy one. I've read and studied >> > about buying Baader astrosolar film to make your own which would fit over >> > the scope. Any recommendations or wisdom. >> > >> > I could buy a 30 cm x 30 cm film for around $45 and make one. I could >> > buy a >> > much smaller size 20x29 cm or could buy a much larger sheet 100x50cm for >> > around $85, to make one and have extra for someone else, to sell or make >> > glasses for people in the future. What is the preferred diameter for a >> > filter on this size of scope. Does it even need to be close to the 10 >> inch >> > size or would a 5 - 7 inch one be just as effective? >> > >> > Again, any advice or do you have someone who has some scraps for sale or >> > would split the cost on the bigger sheets. Any thoughts or direction is >> > welcome. >> > >> > I'd like to view the sun, for sun spots, general viewing and future >> > eclipses. I do understand the dangers which is why I am searching the >> > Baader Astrosolar film. >> > >> > Thanks in advance. >> > >> > Steve Brown >> > kcbrownies@... >> > 816 277-9885 >> > >> > I live in the north Kansas City area. >> > >> I would consider with a 10" Newtonian a smaller than full aperture >> arrangement. Unless someone here knows of some reason to do otherwise, >> one can just use say a 4" or 5" filter, and place it off axis on a >> modified cover for the scope. ONe can even use it as the cover for the >> scope by making a way to put the solar filter in place or replace it >> with a cover for the 4 or 5" hole. >> >> There is so much light coming in you don't really need to have full 10" >> of aperture, and 4 or 5" vs. 10" won't make any difference will it? >> >> You still would have the focal length to play with as far as the optical >> performance with the light supplied by the off axis hole. >> >> a 90mm or about 4" filter is about 60 bucks, so a bit more expensive, >> but that is for a coated glass filter for a C90 that I priced. >> >> I just don't like having all that light possibly there to come thru some >> film type filter, and prefer glass coated ones anyway. >> >> Jim >> > >> > >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I made a 41/2" off axis solar filter for my 12" dob and it works fine. I'll send Steve an email and see if I can help him out. John ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, January 7, 2013 10:55:11 AM Subject: [ASKC] Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian Hi all, I received the following email from our website. I have used Bader filters, but I have never made one so I thought it better to post the message to those who have. You can either email him directly or you can just reply back to the Yahoo group and I will cut your message and then forward it without your email address. Either way, it's up to you. Thanks in advance for the help. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: kcbrownies@... [mailto:kcbrownies@...] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:29 PM To: askc_questions@askc.org Subject: Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian I have studied about buying a solar filter or making a solar filter for a 10 inch dobsonian telescope. Cost is high to buy one. I've read and studied about buying Baader astrosolar film to make your own which would fit over the scope. Any recommendations or wisdom. I could buy a 30 cm x 30 cm film for around $45 and make one. I could buy a much smaller size 20x29 cm or could buy a much larger sheet 100x50cm for around $85, to make one and have extra for someone else, to sell or make glasses for people in the future. What is the preferred diameter for a filter on this size of scope. Does it even need to be close to the 10 inch size or would a 5 - 7 inch one be just as effective? Again, any advice or do you have someone who has some scraps for sale or would split the cost on the bigger sheets. Any thoughts or direction is welcome. I'd like to view the sun, for sun spots, general viewing and future eclipses. I do understand the dangers which is why I am searching the Baader Astrosolar film. Thanks in advance. Steve Brown kcbrownies@...m 816 277-9885 I live in the north Kansas City area. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, John. I'm sure he'd appreciate your help. And that you everyone else for your input. I always appreciate the combined knowledge base of this group. I forwarded your information and he can probably make it from there. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 3:48 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian I made a 41/2" off axis solar filter for my 12" dob and it works fine. I'll send Steve an email and see if I can help him out. John ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, January 7, 2013 10:55:11 AM Subject: [ASKC] Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian Hi all, I received the following email from our website. I have used Bader filters, but I have never made one so I thought it better to post the message to those who have. You can either email him directly or you can just reply back to the Yahoo group and I will cut your message and then forward it without your email address. Either way, it's up to you. Thanks in advance for the help. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: kcbrownies@... <mailto:kcbrownies%40juno.com> [mailto:kcbrownies@... <mailto:kcbrownies%40juno.com> ] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:29 PM To: askc_questions@askc.org <mailto:askc_questions%40askc.org> Subject: Making a solar filter for 10 inch dobsonian I have studied about buying a solar filter or making a solar filter for a 10 inch dobsonian telescope. Cost is high to buy one. I've read and studied about buying Baader astrosolar film to make your own which would fit over the scope. Any recommendations or wisdom. I could buy a 30 cm x 30 cm film for around $45 and make one. I could buy a much smaller size 20x29 cm or could buy a much larger sheet 100x50cm for around $85, to make one and have extra for someone else, to sell or make glasses for people in the future. What is the preferred diameter for a filter on this size of scope. Does it even need to be close to the 10 inch size or would a 5 - 7 inch one be just as effective? Again, any advice or do you have someone who has some scraps for sale or would split the cost on the bigger sheets. Any thoughts or direction is welcome. I'd like to view the sun, for sun spots, general viewing and future eclipses. I do understand the dangers which is why I am searching the Baader Astrosolar film. Thanks in advance. Steve Brown kcbrownies@... <mailto:kcbrownies%40juno.com> 816 277-9885 I live in the north Kansas City area. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
In the spirit of crowdsourcing, it occurred to me while outlining my next song-and-dance (a/k/a educational presentation) for the January ASKC General Meeting that I should open it up a bit to this audience. What do you foresee as the best observational opportunities for this year? Here's what I've got so far, thanks mostly to David Young for arranging to get a copy of the RASC Observer's Handbook to me 1. all year: Solar Cycle 24 2. Wednesday 22 May, 9 PM (sunset 8:31, ECT 9:02): two simultaneous triple conjunctions Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter together, low in WNW; Moon, Saturn, and Spica together in SE 3. Monday 10 June, 9 PM (sunset 8:44, ECT 9:16): Moon, Mercury, and Venus together, low in WNW, just below Castor & Pollux 4. Monday 12 August, late evening (sunset 8:17, ECT 8:45, moonset 11:13): Moon, Saturn, and Spica together in SW; Perseid meteor shower, ZHR 90 5. Saturday 12 October, very early morning (midnight-12:37 AM CST): triple shadow transit on Jupiter as it rises in ENE 6. Thanksgiving 2013 early 2014: C/2012 S1 (ISON), possible return of Great Comet of 1680
Did you send this? On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 4:32 AM, Winfred Gregg <wingregg@...>wrote: > ** > > > > http://free-energy-userreports.com/wp-content/themes/test/images/snqhhfpn.php?dxicxybzidmk > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I seriously doubt that he did. I received some other questionable mailings in the past week from society members. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] (unknown) Did you send this? On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 4:32 AM, Winfred Gregg <wingregg@...>wrote: > ** > > > > http://free-energy-userreports.com/wp-content/themes/test/images/snqhhfpn.php?dxicxybzidmk > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
No! I did not send this, but I did also get another message from an ASKC member just like this one. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jan 9, 2013, at 11:17 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Did you send this? > > On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 4:32 AM, Winfred Gregg <wingregg@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> >> http://free-energy-userreports.com/wp-content/themes/test/images/snqhhfpn.php?dxicxybzidmk >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Looks like somebody's email account got hacked. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 11:23 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] (unknown) I seriously doubt that he did. I received some other questionable mailings in the past week from society members. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] (unknown) Did you send this? On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 4:32 AM, Winfred Gregg wingregg@... <mailto:wingregg%40sbcglobal.net> >wrote: > ** > > > > http://free-energy-userreports.com/wp-content/themes/test/images/snqhhfpn.ph p?dxicxybzidmk > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have gotten some weird stuff also. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jan 9, 2013, at 11:23 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > I seriously doubt that he did. I received some other questionable mailings in the past week from society members. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 11:17 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] (unknown) > > Did you send this? > > On Wed, Jan 9, 2013 at 4:32 AM, Winfred Gregg wingregg@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > > > http://free-energy-userreports.com/wp-content/themes/test/images/snqhhfpn.php?dxicxybzidmk > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There have been a few questionable messages in the past few weeks that appear to come from ASKC members. Some of these messages have links you are supposed to click on. These might well be legitimate but they may also be hacks. DON'T DO IT until you make certain the member actually sent it. Some of these messages are fishing expeditions to plant a virus or other malware. Be careful out there. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 1/9/2013 10:13 AM, David Young wrote: > There have been a few questionable messages in the past few weeks that > appear to come from ASKC members. Some of these messages have links you are > supposed to click on. These might well be legitimate but they may also be > hacks. > > DON'T DO IT until you make certain the member actually sent it. Some of > these messages are fishing expeditions to plant a virus or other malware. > > Be careful out there. The culprits are seldom so careless as to leave anything traceable to them in the email, but in this case they did. the IP Address went to an exact address in Bulgaria. (46.55.150.16) 12 Булаир, str. Asenovgrad, Bulgaria http://goo.gl/maps/xQ0iv So either there is a proxy slave computer to a botnet (network of compromised computers) or a system actually doing the spew there. It appears to have been entered via the Yahoo web posting interface from there. Anyone know any cops in Bulgaria? Jim
Jay, Don't forget to mention the Total Solar Eclipse that occurs every evening(at sunset) and is often accompanied by some spectacular skies and other twilight phenomena. Sometimes these eclipses last for over 14 hours at our latitude! ;-) If it only happened once a year, everyone would go out to watch it. Grant Miller Warrensburg --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > In the spirit of crowdsourcing, it occurred to me while outlining my next song-and-dance (a/k/a educational presentation) for the January ASKC General Meeting that I should open it up a bit to this audience. What do you foresee as the best observational opportunities for this year? Here's what I've got so far, thanks mostly to David Young for arranging to get a copy of the RASC Observer's Handbook to me > > 1. all year: Solar Cycle 24 > 2. Wednesday 22 May, 9 PM (sunset 8:31, ECT 9:02): two simultaneous triple conjunctions Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter together, low in WNW; Moon, Saturn, and Spica together in SE > 3. Monday 10 June, 9 PM (sunset 8:44, ECT 9:16): Moon, Mercury, and Venus together, low in WNW, just below Castor & Pollux > 4. Monday 12 August, late evening (sunset 8:17, ECT 8:45, moonset 11:13): Moon, Saturn, and Spica together in SW; Perseid meteor shower, ZHR 90 > 5. Saturday 12 October, very early morning (midnight-12:37 AM CST): triple shadow transit on Jupiter as it rises in ENE > 6. Thanksgiving 2013 early 2014: C/2012 S1 (ISON), possible return of Great Comet of 1680 >
What is this shit? On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 8:38 AM, Winfred Gregg <wingregg@...>wrote: > ** > > > > http://wishdelivery.com/wp-content/themes/aventura/images/oobmpwcm.php?ehogmpkkzmai > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I think there is supposed to be a possible meteor "storm" sometime later this year, I think in November. However, that is around the Leonids, too, so I'm not sure if they are one and the same. Eliz
Anyone out there have a 300 watt switching power supply for ide? Kid's computer blew the power supply. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Nope, but Microcenter has a 400W supply for $30 that has 5 out of 5 star reviews: http://microcenter.com/product/257451/Basiq_350_Watt_ATX_Power_Supply Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 10:56 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] power supply Anyone out there have a 300 watt switching power supply for ide? Kid's computer blew the power supply. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I found a large, wheeled case approximately 9"X25"X40" od The case is large, not the wheels. I think this is one that went to Aruba with a bincular mount in it. Free to anyone with a use for it. Photo in the yahoo photo area. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If somebody else hasn't already claimed it, I'd like to have it. Would be able to pick it up on Saturday. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > I found a large, wheeled case approximately 9"X25"X40" od The case is > large, not the wheels. I think this is one that went to > Aruba with a bincular mount in it. Free to anyone with a use for it. Photo > in the yahoo photo area. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
you are the first responder so its yours. i'll put it on the front porch in the morning. On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...>wrote: > ** > > > If somebody else hasn't already claimed it, I'd like to have it. Would be > able to pick it up on Saturday. > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > I found a large, wheeled case approximately 9"X25"X40" od The case is > > large, not the wheels. I think this is one that went to > > Aruba with a bincular mount in it. Free to anyone with a use for it. > Photo > > in the yahoo photo area. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2014 May 24, a Saturday and North America is favored! AND the Moon is 3 days past LQ!! Grant Miller --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stardustiam23" wrote: > > I think there is supposed to be a possible meteor "storm" sometime later this year, I think in November. However, that is around the Leonids, too, so I'm not sure if they are one and the same. > > Eliz >
I'm a newbie to the club (this month will be my first meeting to attend). I've thought about building a scope for a long time and this sounds like it might be a good project for me to take on and learn from. Can we plan on meeting up at the 1/26 ASKC meeting or I might be able to drop by where ever the parts and even jump start the project before 1/26. That's of course if no one else has spoken up for this yet. Dennis --- In ASKC@...m, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but a recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a better tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was willing to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is interested in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > > > Ed > > > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd kick in a > few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs help > with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was > looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + diagonal. > > let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite form > factor, and would love to help get one going. > > jim >
Sorry, Gary Nigles, another new member has already claimed it. On Jan 11, 2013 12:25 PM, "dra6674" <dra6674@...> wrote: > I'm a newbie to the club (this month will be my first meeting to attend). > I've thought about building a scope for a long time and this sounds like it > might be a good project for me to take on and learn from. Can we plan on > meeting up at the 1/26 ASKC meeting or I might be able to drop by where > ever the parts and even jump start the project before 1/26. That's of > course if no one else has spoken up for this yet. > > Dennis > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, > matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a > nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak > hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but a > recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a better > tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was willing > to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is interested > in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > > > > > Ed > > > > > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd kick in a > > few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs help > > with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was > > looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + diagonal. > > > > let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite form > > factor, and would love to help get one going. > > > > jim > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I figured I was too slow.... On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > ** > > > Sorry, Gary Nigles, another new member has already claimed it. > > On Jan 11, 2013 12:25 PM, "dra6674" dra6674@...> wrote: > > > I'm a newbie to the club (this month will be my first meeting to attend). > > I've thought about building a scope for a long time and this sounds like > it > > might be a good project for me to take on and learn from. Can we plan on > > meeting up at the 1/26 ASKC meeting or I might be able to drop by where > > ever the parts and even jump start the project before 1/26. That's of > > course if no one else has spoken up for this yet. > > > > Dennis > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > > On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > > > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, > > matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a > > nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak > > hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but > a > > recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a > better > > tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was > willing > > to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is > interested > > in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > > > > > > > Ed > > > > > > > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd kick in a > > > few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs help > > > with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was > > > looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + > diagonal. > > > > > > let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite form > > > factor, and would love to help get one going. > > > > > > jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I attended a Flint Hills Symposium today in Junction City, KS. One of the speakers said that approx 90% of the prairie burnings in the Flint Hills occur from April 1 - 20. Major burns can affect the skies as far away as North Carolina. Smaller burns can affect DSS skies. To see if it may affect your site's visibility Kansas City area Smoke Forecast - http://spot.nws.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/spot/spotmon?site=eax Kansas & Missouri Smoke Forecast - http://www.ksfire.org/p.aspx?tabid=1 (click smoke model in middle of page) Dan
Dennis, if you want to take the project on I'll let you have it. I'm afraid that despite my best intentions time constraints will force it into sitting in my basement far too long. Gary --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Armstrong wrote: > > I figured I was too slow.... > > On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM, David Young wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Sorry, Gary Nigles, another new member has already claimed it. > > > > On Jan 11, 2013 12:25 PM, "dra6674" dra6674@...> wrote: > > > > > I'm a newbie to the club (this month will be my first meeting to attend). > > > I've thought about building a scope for a long time and this sounds like > > it > > > might be a good project for me to take on and learn from. Can we plan on > > > meeting up at the 1/26 ASKC meeting or I might be able to drop by where > > > ever the parts and even jump start the project before 1/26. That's of > > > course if no one else has spoken up for this yet. > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > > > > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, > > > matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a > > > nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak > > > hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but > > a > > > recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a > > better > > > tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was > > willing > > > to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is > > interested > > > in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > > > > > > > > > Ed > > > > > > > > > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd kick in a > > > > few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs help > > > > with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was > > > > looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + > > diagonal. > > > > > > > > let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite form > > > > factor, and would love to help get one going. > > > > > > > > jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Gary - Hey thanks for the offer. I totally understand about the time constraints issue, but I'd be glad to take the project on if you're okay with that. David - If you'd like me to pick up the hardware so you don't have to haul it anywhere, you can email me at dra6674@... and we can work out a time for me to pick it all up. However you want to do it is fine with me. Thanks guys - Dennis --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" wrote: > > Dennis, if you want to take the project on I'll let you have it. I'm afraid that despite my best intentions time constraints will force it into sitting in my basement far too long. > > Gary > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Armstrong wrote: > > > > I figured I was too slow.... > > > > On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM, David Young wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Sorry, Gary Nigles, another new member has already claimed it. > > > > > > On Jan 11, 2013 12:25 PM, "dra6674" dra6674@> wrote: > > > > > > > I'm a newbie to the club (this month will be my first meeting to attend). > > > > I've thought about building a scope for a long time and this sounds like > > > it > > > > might be a good project for me to take on and learn from. Can we plan on > > > > meeting up at the 1/26 ASKC meeting or I might be able to drop by where > > > > ever the parts and even jump start the project before 1/26. That's of > > > > course if no one else has spoken up for this yet. > > > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > > > > > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, > > > > matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a > > > > nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak > > > > hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but > > > a > > > > recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a > > > better > > > > tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was > > > willing > > > > to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is > > > interested > > > > in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > > > > > > > > > > > Ed > > > > > > > > > > > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd kick in a > > > > > few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs help > > > > > with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was > > > > > looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + > > > diagonal. > > > > > > > > > > let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite form > > > > > factor, and would love to help get one going. > > > > > > > > > > jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Ed - I just went back to threads and noticed it was not David who has the mirror and other hardware. Sorry. So... same thing I said to David, if you want to email me at dra6674@... we can talk about if it might be feasible for me to pick up the stuff so you don't have to haul it anywhere. Again, however we can work it out is fine with me. Thanks - Dennis --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Ed Wiley" wrote: > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with mirror cell, matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would make a nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and Novak hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was fine, but a recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a better tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was willing to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is interested in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride on. > > Ed >
Call before you come by. I will need to pick up some 5" PVC from my equipment yard. You could proceed with the rest of the process in the meantime if you want to pick up the stuff and get started right away. On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 10:10 AM, dra6674 <dra6674@...> wrote: > ** > > > Gary - Hey thanks for the offer. I totally understand about the time > constraints issue, but I'd be glad to take the project on if you're okay > with that. > > David - If you'd like me to pick up the hardware so you don't have to haul > it anywhere, you can email me at dra6674@... and we can work out a > time for me to pick it all up. However you want to do it is fine with me. > > Thanks guys - Dennis > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gary" wrote: > > > > Dennis, if you want to take the project on I'll let you have it. I'm > afraid that despite my best intentions time constraints will force it into > sitting in my basement far too long. > > > > Gary > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Armstrong wrote: > > > > > > I figured I was too slow.... > > > > > > On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM, David Young wrote: > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > Sorry, Gary Nigles, another new member has already claimed it. > > > > > > > > On Jan 11, 2013 12:25 PM, "dra6674" dra6674@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > I'm a newbie to the club (this month will be my first meeting to > attend). > > > > > I've thought about building a scope for a long time and this > sounds like > > > > it > > > > > might be a good project for me to take on and learn from. Can we > plan on > > > > > meeting up at the 1/26 ASKC meeting or I might be able to drop by > where > > > > > ever the parts and even jump start the project before 1/26. That's > of > > > > > course if no one else has spoken up for this yet. > > > > > > > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 1/5/2013 4:42 PM, Ed Wiley wrote: > > > > > > > David's post got me thinking. I have a 6" F4 mirror with > mirror cell, > > > > > matching diagonal with spider and a helical focus unit that would > make a > > > > > nice little RFT. Its something like 30 years old, a Coulter and > Novak > > > > > hardware. I assembled it about 10 years ago and the mirror was > fine, but > > > > a > > > > > recoating might be in order. Then I took it apart thinking to get a > > > > better > > > > > tube. Never happened. Might make a great club scope if someone was > > > > willing > > > > > to put it together. Gratis to the club, naturally, if anyone is > > > > interested > > > > > in making something of it. I even have a small GEM it could ride > on. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ed > > > > > > > > > > > > > I won't be around any time soon to use such a scope, but I'd > kick in a > > > > > > few bucks to help with the mirror coating costs if someone needs > help > > > > > > with that. I couldn't find an estimate googling for it, but I was > > > > > > looking for Clausing and there isn't much on current 6" costs + > > > > diagonal. > > > > > > > > > > > > let me know, I'll see what I can do. This is about my favorite > form > > > > > > factor, and would love to help get one going. > > > > > > > > > > > > jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I did not see this mentioned yet, Heck, I am so behind the times, I did not know (or is that - remember?) that quasars tend to clump .... http://www.ras.org.uk/news-and-press/224-news-2013/2212-astronomers-discover-the-largest-structure-in-the-universe Kathy
There is a private group this Friday and no staff as yet. Anyone care to volunteer? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I found one of those little strap on "cart" gizmos that you strap onto a suitcase or bag so it has wheels. We've gotten rid of all of our non-wheeled suitcases so we won't ever have a use for it. Anyone want it for an equipment case or whatever. Its in the Goodwill stash if no one has a use for it. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Kathy, Thanks for the link! Very interesting! I've posted the link on our ASKC page. : ) Thanks, Cindy On Jan 13, 2013, at 10:24 PM, "Kathy" <kmachin@...> wrote: I did not see this mentioned yet, Heck, I am so behind the times, I did not know (or is that - remember?) that quasars tend to clump .... http://www.ras.org.uk/news-and-press/224-news-2013/2212-astronomers-discover-the-largest-structure-in-the-universe Kathy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will assist if someone more experienced with the new control system can attend. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > There is a private group this Friday and no staff as yet. > > Anyone care to volunteer? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Also, what's the start time? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > I will assist if someone more experienced with the new control system can attend. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > There is a private group this Friday and no staff as yet. > > > > Anyone care to volunteer? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
I don't know how to run the ruisinger, but I will plan on setting up outside with one of my scopes friday to help. How many are in this group? (Adults or kids?) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > There is a private group this Friday and no staff as yet. > > Anyone care to volunteer? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
ASKC, If you are interested in helping out with the event below please contact Miss Davit. Located down south in the Nevada/Lamar area and I don't think I will be able to help with this one. Grant Miller Warrensburg Hello Grant, Happy New Year! I can't remember if I told you about this before, but our 4th Annual Prairie BioBlitz is scheduled for June 1 and 2, 2013 at Denison & Lattner Prairies (a country road separates them) in Vernon and Barton Counties. Would you be interested in being part of the event? The format would be like last year. I hope you will say yes! You were very popular last year. Sincerely, -- Carol Davit Executive Director Editor, Missouri Prairie Journal Missouri Prairie Foundation www.moprairie.org www.grownative.org cell: 573-356-7828 home/office: 573-893-5446 PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS caroldavit@... Protecting Native Grasslands [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Maybe 9. I'm sure the staff will appreciate any help they can get. Have Jay or Steve walk you through the scope operation. Its NOT rocket science. You just have to pay attention to the steps. On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 8:33 PM, dale67.cameron <dale.cameron@...>wrote: > ** > > > > > I don't know how to run the ruisinger, but I will plan on setting up > outside with one of my scopes friday to help. How many are in this group? > (Adults or kids?) > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > There is a private group this Friday and no staff as yet. > > > > Anyone care to volunteer? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Her truncated email address is a gmail.com acct. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Grant Miller wrote: > > ASKC, > > If you are interested in helping out with the event below please contact Miss Davit. Located down south in the Nevada/Lamar area and I don't think I will be able to help with this one. > > Grant Miller > Warrensburg > > Hello Grant, > > Happy New Year! I can't remember if I told you about this before, but our 4th Annual Prairie BioBlitz is scheduled for June 1 and 2, 2013 at Denison & Lattner Prairies (a country road separates them) in Vernon and Barton Counties. Would you be interested in being part of the event? The format would be like last year. I hope you will say yes! You were very popular last year. > > Sincerely, > > -- > > Carol Davit > Executive Director > Editor, Missouri Prairie Journal > Missouri Prairie Foundation > www.moprairie.org > www.grownative.org > cell: 573-356-7828 > home/office: 573-893-5446 > PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS caroldavit@... > Protecting Native Grasslands > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
It also is good to know where the icons are located on the computer screen. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jan 15, 2013, at 8:42 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Maybe 9. I'm sure the staff will appreciate any help they can get. Have Jay > or Steve walk you through the scope operation. Its NOT rocket science. You > just have to pay attention to the steps. > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 8:33 PM, dale67.cameron <dale.cameron@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> >> >> I don't know how to run the ruisinger, but I will plan on setting up >> outside with one of my scopes friday to help. How many are in this group? >> (Adults or kids?) >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: >>> >>> There is a private group this Friday and no staff as yet. >>> >>> Anyone care to volunteer? >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
I just got a request for a 2 person night at Powell on Monday January 21. Since that is Board of Directors meeting night most of the usual suspects will be unavailable. Anyone care to take on this pair? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Why didn't we ever paint the dome walls of Powell with constellations? Dots of varying colors (white, yellow, red, blue, orange) would not be too intrusive...would it? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I need a glue guru. I have a pair of Orion 8 X 56 binoculars I bought 15 or 20 years ago. They are a nice compromise between power and being able to hold the damn things steady. They have a "rubber" covering. One of the front lens tubes had come loose. It has a splined end that slides into the main part of the binocular. When pushed into place the binculars seem to be well aligned. I tried "gluing" it back with silicon based glue but that didn't stick to the rubber :-( Any thoughts on what type of glue I should try next. These binocs are worth salvaging. I uploaded a photo to the yahoo site for reference. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone been to google today. You can drive a Zamboni machine around to clean up the tracks left by skaters. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Invite them to the Board meeting, and within half an hour they'll be willing to pay us at least $60 to escape. ;^) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > I just got a request for a 2 person night at Powell on Monday January 21. > Since that is Board of Directors meeting night most of the usual suspects > will be unavailable. Anyone care to take on this pair? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I resemble that remark! On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 6:33 PM, Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...>wrote: > ** > > > Invite them to the Board meeting, and within half an hour they'll be > willing to pay us at least $60 to escape. ;^) > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > I just got a request for a 2 person night at Powell on Monday January 21. > > Since that is Board of Directors meeting night most of the usual suspects > > will be unavailable. Anyone care to take on this pair? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Which constellations would you put on the walls? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jan 16, 2013, at 4:49 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> wrote: > Why didn't we ever paint the dome walls of Powell with constellations? Dots of varying colors (white, yellow, red, blue, orange) would not be too intrusive...would it? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I think this would be useful for carrying the two large plastic tubs for coffee and paper goods into Royall Hall for general meetings. Can I have it please? Thanks. Joe Alburty
Ace Hardware (Ranchmart in Kansas City) has a commercial grade contact cement that is insane for rubber. You will never be able to separate them again. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > I need a glue guru. I have a pair of Orion 8 X 56 binoculars I bought 15 or > 20 years ago. They are a nice compromise between power and being able to > hold the damn things steady. They have a "rubber" covering. One of the > front lens tubes had come loose. It has a splined end that slides into the > main part of the binocular. When pushed into place the binculars seem to be > well aligned. I tried "gluing" it back with silicon based glue but that > didn't stick to the rubber :-( > > Any thoughts on what type of glue I should try next. These binocs are worth > salvaging. I uploaded a photo to the yahoo site for reference. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Sorry. Someone already snapped it up. On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > David, > > I think this would be useful for carrying the two large plastic tubs for > coffee and paper goods into Royall Hall for general meetings. > Can I have it please? > > Thanks. > > Joe Alburty > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Didn't see Jay's earlier post. Nevermind.
The finish carpenter and I use a lot of this to adhere plastic laminate (aka Formica(R)) on many projects at the courthouse. Even though you will be using a small amount, still do it in a ventilated area, not a confined space and not near an ignition source. We about knocked the crap out of a coworker who didn't heed our warning. When you spread that on two surfaces that are 36x96, that's a lot of potential hazard. Make sure the surfaces are clean and the application is completely dry. Of course, just for fun we had to test the flammability of the substance. Coo1! Makes a nice torch also. A gallon of that stuff can be a lot of fun. As for the hot glue gun, they are not bad. I prefer the high temperature. I made extensive use of one during my four years of architecture school and all my models. As you would guess and expect, there is a fire story with a couple of those models also. For the record, I aced the class for "Fire Safety in a Highrise Building" and it was very interesting. Joe
I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This is something I will keep in mind for future use. Let the walls be the art. Joe
This is for those who may know about this little feature on the Sky & Telescope website. It is really handy. Joe http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/javascript/jupiter#
Sounds like fun! I'd like to be in on that project. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 4:50 PM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] Dome Walls Why didn't we ever paint the dome walls of Powell with constellations? Dots of varying colors (white, yellow, red, blue, orange) would not be too intrusive...would it? Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can do this. Weather does not look promising. Rain or shine?
David Neuenschwander
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I just got a request for a 2 person night at Powell on Monday January 21.
Since that is Board of Directors meeting night most of the usual suspects
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Thanks Joe. That is a really cool feature Johnny ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wed, January 16, 2013 9:40:44 PM Subject: [ASKC] Jupiter's Moons This is for those who may know about this little feature on the Sky & Telescope website. It is really handy. Joe http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/javascript/jupiter# [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Your welcomed. I see I left out the word "not" in my original message.
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Thanks Joe. That is a really cool feature
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This is for those who may know about this little feature on the Sky &
Telescope website. It is really handy.
Joe
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May 17-18, 2013, the MIDSTATES REGION A.L. CONFERENCE is in need of good presenters. About 8 of them. It would be great if Kathy Machin would do a paper on women astronomers, one of the rock hunters explain how important their work is and how it is going, someone recap recent comets and reveal what we know about the ones about to appear, Neta might make a plug for radio astronomy and explain the Radio Jove project, and maybe Jen, Fred or Walt put together a synopsis on solar filters, how they work and relative costs. Dave Hudgins should have something to share. Tim Kristl might be able to come up with something, also. I would enjoy every one of those talks. Without doubt I'm overlooking a couple ASKC experts in their fields, but you know who you are, even if I can't recall at this moment. So get me off the hook for being the paper's chairman and throw together a talk. Time limit is 45 minutes and anything less, like a 15 minute presentation, is fine. Contact me geonjod@earthlink dot net There will be talks Friday & Saturday, 9am until 4pm. Unfilled slots will be taken by me reading as many pages as I have time, from Tolstoy's WAR AND PEACE, including such unforgettable lines such as, The only absolute knowledge attainable by man is that life is meaningless," We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom," and of course, Nothing is so necessary for a young man as the company of intelligent women. Yes, that last word is in the plural. The book has in excess of half a million words, on 1,440 pages. So try to put something better together for the group. Thanks. George Allen [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the > circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This > could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This > is something I will keep in mind for future use. > > Let the walls be the art. > > Joe > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. But with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome is in use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / paint combination won't look horrible in 6 months. I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can use a a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk (including being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to make the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick given that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various times. thanks jim
Maybe pictures of famous star guys, like Galileo, Keppler, etc? On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > > On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: >> I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the >> circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This >> could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This >> is something I will keep in mind for future use. >> >> Let the walls be the art. >> >> Joe > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. But > with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome is in > use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / paint > combination won't look horrible in 6 months. > > I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can use a > a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk (including > being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to make > the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick given > that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various times. > > thanks > jim > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Hi all, I received this from our website and so I'm forwarding it to the Yahoo group (obviously). He also included a picture, but since Yahoo strips off attachments, if you want the picture email me directly at rhenderson1@... and I'll send it to you. Rick Henderson From: Dave Churilla [mailto:weber2@...] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 7:55 PM To: askc_questions@... Subject: FW: Scope for Sale Hi, I'm a member of the Prairie Astronomy Club and was wondering if it was appropriate to send this email I sent to our email list about a telescope and solar equipment I have for sale. If so could you put it where your membership could see so they can contact me if they are interested. I'm willing to travel to KC to bring the equipment. If there is some other email I should use please let me know. This is NOT beginner equipment and would prefer to sell it to someone who is at least somewhat experienced. Thanks!!! Dave Weber2@... From: Dave Churilla [mailto:weber2@...] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 10:29 AM To: PAC List Subject: Scope for Sale I wanted to let everyone know that I have a telescope for sale. It's my Celestron NexStar 9.25" CPC along with my DayStar H-Alpha T-Scanner solar filter. I'm asking $3,600 for the package listed below (retail value of the package is approximately $5,500 new). Specifications Brand: Celestron Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain Aperture: 9.25" Focal Length: 2350 mm F10 OTA/Fork weight: 58 lbs. Tripod: 30 lbs. Orientation: Alt / Azimuth GPS System Object Data Base: 40,000 objects Highest Useful Mag: 550x (I've gone to 400x) This Telescope has provided me with some of the best images I've seen. I'm selling only because I'm unable to handle the weight (the OTA/Fork Assembly is 60 lbs.) as my upcoming surgery attests to. The DayStar T-Scanner, an H-Alpha Solar filter system, gives excellent views of prominences on the sun's limb and solar detail on the disc. The CPC is easy to align by several alignment options including Solar System which allows you to align using the Moon or a planet for quick alignment but the auto 2-star alignment works extremely well. 1 Celestron 9.25" NexStar CPC GPS GOTO Schmidt-Cassegrain 2 JMI Low Profile Dual Speed Focuser (1.25" & 2" Eyepieces) 3 40 mm Plossl Eyepiece 4 TelRad Finder w/base 5 Thousand Oaks Full Aperture Solar Filter 6 DayStar T-Scanner H-Alpha Filter System .6 - 1 Angstrom 7 30 mm Plossl (for T-Scanner) 8 AC Power Adapter 9 17-amp Hour Power Pack Battery 10 Dew Shield Let me know if you're interested. Thanks! Clear Skies, Dave Churilla Prairie Astronomy Club 402-467-1514 (home) 402-430-1282 (cell) weber2@... or Dave.Churilla@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
... Henderson ... King ... Machin ... Young ... --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, george allen wrote: > > Maybe pictures of famous star guys, like Galileo, Keppler, etc? > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > >> I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the > >> circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This > >> could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This > >> is something I will keep in mind for future use. > >> > >> Let the walls be the art. > >> > >> Joe > > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. But > > with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome is in > > use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / paint > > combination won't look horrible in 6 months. > > > > I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can use a > > a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk (including > > being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to make > > the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick given > > that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various times. > > > > thanks > > jim > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
Jay, Has Sprint quit doing random drug testing, especially for hallucinogenics? Your last post suggests they have. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 12:07 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Dome Walls ... Henderson ... King ... Machin ... Young ... --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , george allen wrote: > > Maybe pictures of famous star guys, like Galileo, Keppler, etc? > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > >> I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the > >> circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This > >> could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This > >> is something I will keep in mind for future use. > >> > >> Let the walls be the art. > >> > >> Joe > > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. But > > with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome is in > > use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / paint > > combination won't look horrible in 6 months. > > > > I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can use a > > a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk (including > > being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to make > > the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick given > > that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various times. > > > > thanks > > jim > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=peter+max+astronomy --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" wrote: > > Jay, > > > > Has Sprint quit doing random drug testing, especially for hallucinogenics? > > > > Your last post suggests they have. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay > Manifold > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 12:07 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Dome Walls > > > > > > ... Henderson ... King ... Machin ... Young ... > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , george allen > wrote: > > > > Maybe pictures of famous star guys, like Galileo, Keppler, etc? > > > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > >> I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the > > >> circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This > > >> could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This > > >> is something I will keep in mind for future use. > > >> > > >> Let the walls be the art. > > >> > > >> Joe > > > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. But > > > with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome is in > > > use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / paint > > > combination won't look horrible in 6 months. > > > > > > I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can use a > > > > a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk (including > > > being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to make > > > the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick given > > > that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various times. > > > > > > thanks > > > jim > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Okay. That confirms it. Check the koolaid in the Sprint cafeterias. We all live in a yellow observatree, a yellow observatree, a yellow observatree. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 2:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Dome Walls http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=peter+max+astronomy --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rick Henderson" wrote: > > Jay, > > > > Has Sprint quit doing random drug testing, especially for hallucinogenics? > > > > Your last post suggests they have. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jay > Manifold > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 12:07 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Dome Walls > > > > > > ... Henderson ... King ... Machin ... Young ... > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , george allen > wrote: > > > > Maybe pictures of famous star guys, like Galileo, Keppler, etc? > > > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > >> I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the > > >> circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This > > >> could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This > > >> is something I will keep in mind for future use. > > >> > > >> Let the walls be the art. > > >> > > >> Joe > > > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. But > > > with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome is in > > > use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / paint > > > combination won't look horrible in 6 months. > > > > > > I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can use a > > > > a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk (including > > > being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to make > > > the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick given > > > that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various times. > > > > > > thanks > > > jim > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Carol approached me earlier on this. Did it 2 years ago. I agreed to do it this year. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Grant Miller wrote: > > ASKC, > > If you are interested in helping out with the event below please contact Miss Davit. Located down south in the Nevada/Lamar area and I don't think I will be able to help with this one. > > Grant Miller > Warrensburg > > Hello Grant, > > Happy New Year! I can't remember if I told you about this before, but our 4th Annual Prairie BioBlitz is scheduled for June 1 and 2, 2013 at Denison & Lattner Prairies (a country road separates them) in Vernon and Barton Counties. Would you be interested in being part of the event? The format would be like last year. I hope you will say yes! You were very popular last year. > > Sincerely, > > -- > > Carol Davit > Executive Director > Editor, Missouri Prairie Journal > Missouri Prairie Foundation > www.moprairie.org > www.grownative.org > cell: 573-356-7828 > home/office: 573-893-5446 > PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS caroldavit@... > Protecting Native Grasslands > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
----- Original Message ----- From: "s kranz1" <s.kranz1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2013 3:05:29 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Donation letters - Jackie Jackie...... just a reminder. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jackie Beucher" < m31@everestkc.net > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 6:50:31 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting Yes, and I have the folder here to take care of those letters as soon as I get back from my little trip. I sure will have them to you all by the first of next year! Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 7:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting Well, now I know who I'll deputize to help me out! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , s.kranz1@... wrote: > > That's not always the case though... > > Tim mailed letters out for the Scholarship fund. > Jackie is going to mail letters out for the HOASP donations. > Etc. > > Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:10:22 > To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Oct Gen Meeting > > The vice president is supposed to handle all thank you letter. > > On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:11 PM, stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Who will be handling the official "Thank You" letters that can be used for > > tax deduction purposes???? > > > > Being that it's getting close to the end of the year, they will need to go > > out immdiately after the New Year (if not sooner). > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "pjtom5" <pbk@> wrote: > > > > > > Jackie, > > > We will have an article in the CM about this as well. The short answer > > is to send a check to the ASKC P.O. box with DSS Water in the memo portion. > > Thanks for your support. > > > Paul > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Jackie Beucher <m31@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Hi. I meant to do the same, but missed it a reminder announcement. > > Where > > > > do I send my donation? I won't be around for the next board meeting. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks.. Jackie B. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > > > > William Boyle > > > > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 2:28 PM > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Oct Gen Meeting > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Joe et alia: > > > > > > > > Six ASKC members donated a total of $831.00 to the DSS Water Line Fund > > > > at the GM last night. These members were Tim Kristl; Bill Boyle; Alan > > > > Lehman; Lario Yerino; Douglas Hall; and Merlin Anderson. > > > > As per the suggestion of Dave Brackey last night I will show some > > > > simple calculations to indicate what length of the 2" water line this > > will > > > > pay for. $831.00 divided by $ 5,133.59 = 0.1618. 0.1618 X 2,260' = > > 365.84' > > > > of 2" PVC pipe for the waterline at the DSS. The Hubble Space telscope > > > > could image that part of the DSS from space. > > > > An early heads up; Paul Thompson and myself will be soliciting > > > > donations for the DSS Water Line Fund at the November ASKC Board > > Meeting. > > > > Bring your check books to make the DSS Water line a reality by the end > > of > > > > the > > year................................................................ > > > > Bill Boyle > > > > > > > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@ <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > > > > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 7:38 AM > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Oct Gen Meeting > > > > > > > > That would be Bob Sandy. > > > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > > > mossjon wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Pardon my faulty memory, but I forgot to write down the gentleman's > > > > > name who provided the videos of the transit of Venus and the > > > > > re-appearance of Ceres from behind the moon. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, Jon Moss > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! 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The group will be there at 7:00 pm
Thanks Dan. Grant Miller Warrensburg, MO --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danj" wrote: > > Carol approached me earlier on this. Did it 2 years ago. > I agreed to do it this year. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Grant Miller wrote: > > > > ASKC, > > > > If you are interested in helping out with the event below please contact Miss Davit. Located down south in the Nevada/Lamar area and I don't think I will be able to help with this one. > > > > Grant Miller > > Warrensburg > > > > Hello Grant, > > > > Happy New Year! I can't remember if I told you about this before, but our 4th Annual Prairie BioBlitz is scheduled for June 1 and 2, 2013 at Denison & Lattner Prairies (a country road separates them) in Vernon and Barton Counties. Would you be interested in being part of the event? The format would be like last year. I hope you will say yes! You were very popular last year. > > > > Sincerely, > > > > -- > > > > Carol Davit > > Executive Director > > Editor, Missouri Prairie Journal > > Missouri Prairie Foundation > > www.moprairie.org > > www.grownative.org > > cell: 573-356-7828 > > home/office: 573-893-5446 > > PLEASE NOTE MY NEW EMAIL ADDRESS IS caroldavit@ > > Protecting Native Grasslands > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
I can smell the incense and hear the mood music now... Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=peter+max+astronomy > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" wrote: > > > > Jay, > > > > > > > > Has Sprint quit doing random drug testing, especially for hallucinogenics? > > > > > > > > Your last post suggests they have. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay > > Manifold > > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 12:07 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Dome Walls > > > > > > > > > > > > ... Henderson ... King ... Machin ... Young ... > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , george allen > > wrote: > > > > > > Maybe pictures of famous star guys, like Galileo, Keppler, etc? > > > > > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > >> I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most likely the > > > >> circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. This > > > >> could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and others. This > > > >> is something I will keep in mind for future use. > > > >> > > > >> Let the walls be the art. > > > >> > > > >> Joe > > > > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. But > > > > with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome is in > > > > use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / paint > > > > combination won't look horrible in 6 months. > > > > > > > > I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can use a > > > > > > a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk (including > > > > being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to make > > > > the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick given > > > > that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various times. > > > > > > > > thanks > > > > jim > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Now we need a coat hanger, a plastic bag and pie pan of water! On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 2:56 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > ** > > > I can smell the incense and hear the mood music now... > > Grant > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > > > http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=peter+max+astronomy > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" wrote: > > > > > > Jay, > > > > > > > > > > > > Has Sprint quit doing random drug testing, especially for > hallucinogenics? > > > > > > > > > > > > Your last post suggests they have. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Jay > > > Manifold > > > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 12:07 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Dome Walls > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ... Henderson ... King ... Machin ... Young ... > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , george allen > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Maybe pictures of famous star guys, like Galileo, Keppler, etc? > > > > > > > > On Jan 17, 2013, at 4:59 PM, Jim Stephens wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 1/16/2013 7:35 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > > >> I would be begin with those in the Norther Hemisphere. Most > likely the > > > > >> circle of animals (zoidiakos kuklos) or some of the most popular. > This > > > > >> could include Orion, Hercules, the dippers, Cassiopeia and > others. This > > > > >> is something I will keep in mind for future use. > > > > >> > > > > >> Let the walls be the art. > > > > >> > > > > >> Joe > > > > > I think the idea is great as far as having something on the walls. > But > > > > > with the weathering and exposure of the walls both when the dome > is in > > > > > use and when it is stored do you have any idea what surface / > paint > > > > > combination won't look horrible in 6 months. > > > > > > > > > > I was thinking to suggest using the paint on material that you can > use a > > > > > > > > a chalkboard and then put different things up with chalk > (including > > > > > being able to fluoresce it with UV during non observing times to > make > > > > > the stars shine). However that made me wonder what will stick > given > > > > > that it is a very cold / damp / incredibly hot surface at various > times. > > > > > > > > > > thanks > > > > > jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Here is a snapshot calculated from the survey sheet. This was compiled from those who completed the survey. Joe > Total Visitors 1084 > Male 48.25% > Female 51.75% > African 9.50% > Anglo/Cauc/Wht 51.75% > Asian 8.67% > European 23.71% > Mexican/Hispanic 4.15% > Middle Eastern 0.74% > Native American 2.31% > Other 0.83% > Age 5-12 15.04% > Age 13-17 3.97% > Age 18-24 20.76% > Age 25-32 18.63% > Age 33-44 15.87% > Age 45-54 11.44% > Age 55-60 6.00% > Age 61-70 5.81% > Age +70 1.48% > Student 24.54% > Alumni 6.83% > Public 68.73% >
Why are you awake at midnight? On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 11:26 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > ** > > > Here is a snapshot calculated from the survey sheet. This was compiled > from those who completed the survey. > > Joe > > > Total Visitors 1084 > > Male 48.25% > > Female 51.75% > > African 9.50% > > Anglo/Cauc/Wht 51.75% > > Asian 8.67% > > European 23.71% > > Mexican/Hispanic 4.15% > > Middle Eastern 0.74% > > Native American 2.31% > > Other 0.83% > > Age 5-12 15.04% > > Age 13-17 3.97% > > Age 18-24 20.76% > > Age 25-32 18.63% > > Age 33-44 15.87% > > Age 45-54 11.44% > > Age 55-60 6.00% > > Age 61-70 5.81% > > Age +70 1.48% > > Student 24.54% > > Alumni 6.83% > > Public 68.73% > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Is anyone needing a bigger scope? Seen this 48" on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELESCOPE-PROFESSIONAL-SCIENTIFIC-INSTRUMENT-48-INCH-MIRROR-NASA-/321054124097?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5021046588404520063%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D321054124097%26
Though it may be more indicative of who is willing to fill out the survey... I like the fact that the percentage of women is higher than men. The fact that it's, overall, 50/50 is pretty awesome. ~ Cindy ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 11:26 PM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Snapshot Here is a snapshot calculated from the survey sheet. This was compiled from those who completed the survey. Joe > Total Visitors 1084 > Male 48.25% > Female 51.75% > African 9.50% > Anglo/Cauc/Wht 51.75% > Asian 8.67% > European 23.71% > Mexican/Hispanic 4.15% > Middle Eastern 0.74% > Native American 2.31% > Other 0.83% > Age 5-12 15.04% > Age 13-17 3.97% > Age 18-24 20.76% > Age 25-32 18.63% > Age 33-44 15.87% > Age 45-54 11.44% > Age 55-60 6.00% > Age 61-70 5.81% > Age +70 1.48% > Student 24.54% > Alumni 6.83% > Public 68.73% > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Uhmm..that might be more than Whitey can haul in the bed. I bet they have a bridge for sale also. For another mill, you have have one ready to go at Kitt Peak. Joe dale67.cameron wrote: > > Is anyone needing a bigger scope? Seen this 48" on ebay. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELESCOPE-PROFESSIONAL-SCIENTIFIC-INSTRUMENT-48-INCH-MIRROR-NASA-/321054124097?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5021046588404520063%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D321054124097%26 > > >
Just an fyi and 'thank you'... 'Thank you' to the members that regularly contribute and 'like' links on our ASKC Facebook site. We're just a few away from having 1,000 people follow our page - awesome! These followers are not only members but also people from around the local area, out of state, and from other parts of the world. If you decide to venture onto Facebook, check out our page athttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Astronomical-Society-of-Kansas-City/334830179247 You can also follow us @ASKCFan on Twitter. Our Twitter account automatically tweets everything posted from our Facebook site. You don't have to be a Facebook user to check out our Twitter activity, including tweets of photos and links. For example, we have one Twitter follower (Leif) who doesn't have a Facebook account but is still able to check out all the stuff posted automatically, onto Twitter, from our Facebook page. Thanks again for your support! I'll let you know when we hit 1000! ~ Cindy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marcia Young <mryoung@...> Date: Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 2:31 PM Subject: Astro 101 email blast and yahoo group notice To: David Young <youngmdavid@...> Please post to Yahoo group and do an e-mail blast of the following: ASTRO 101 January 26, 2013 6 pm Please join Brian Tieman before the January general meeting for "A Survey of Telescope Mounts" -- A brief introduction to the many kinds of telescope mounts in use. Some of the advantages/disadvantages of the various mounting configurations will be discussed. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A BIG Thank You Cindy for having the forethought to set up the Facebook and Twitter accounts. Many of us older ASKCer's have a tendency to get stuck in old methods of communication, including myself (I still do not twit nor do I text on a phone). So, I and many other members are grateful that you have done this. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <askc@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 5:27 PM >Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Facebook - Nearly 1,000! > > > >Just an fyi and 'thank you'... > >'Thank you' to the members that regularly contribute and 'like' links on our ASKC Facebook site. >We're just a few away from having 1,000 people follow our page - awesome! >These followers are not only members but also people from around the local area, out of state, and from other parts of the world. > >If you decide to venture onto Facebook, check out our page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Astronomical-Society-of-Kansas-City/334830179247 > >You can also follow us @ASKCFan on Twitter. >Our Twitter account automatically tweets everything posted from our Facebook site. >You don't have to be a Facebook user to check out our Twitter activity, including tweets of photos and links. >For example, we have one Twitter follower (Leif) who doesn't have a Facebook account but is still able to check out all the stuff posted automatically, onto Twitter, from our Facebook page. > >Thanks again for your support! I'll let you know when we hit 1000! >~ Cindy > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have a small group scheduled for this Friday. Dozens of keyholders have not voluntered. This is your chance to start a new trend. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Once again I buckled under and am attending the Teacher Resource Day. I have already sent some items to be put on the cd. If you would like to answer some easy questions and be an astronomy ambassador, join me. I'll have plenty of props and other things to wow them with. The time goes by fast and our table is pretty popular. Plus, it is a lot of fun! The likes of David Young, John Benz, Stuart Riley, Doug Spalding and others have done this event. Let me know. Joe Hello Joseph, I am emailing you again to see if you are going to participate in this year�s Teacher Resource Day? Science Pioneers will be hosting a Teachers Resource Day on Saturday, February 2, 2013, from 9am-12pm. It will be held on the UMKC campus in the Atterbury Student Success Center at 50^th and Rockhill Road. */_NOTE_/*: This is a*DIFFERENT LOCATION than last year!. * This event will feature organizations in the Greater Kansas City Area with an interest in science education opportunities. We would like to invite your organization to participate in this event. Each organization will have a six-foot table with two chairs. Field experience opportunities, speakers, classroom visits and classroom resources from your organization can be displayed. Teachers attending will go from table to table to investigate all of the science opportunities available to enhance their curriculum. There is no charge for this table. We will also be hosting Master Teachers who will be sharing science lessons with teachers attending. Participants will receive a copy of all of these lessons on a CD. We would also like to put your contact information and available teacher support, materials, etc. on the CD. If you wish this information to be put on the CD, please indicate on the enclosed response form. Please email to admin@... <mailto:admin@...> an electronic version of any written materials you wish included on the CD. We feel that with all these opportunities for teachers that we will have excellent attendance. We anticipate upwards of 300 teachers and pre-service teachers attending. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. */Please get back to me by Monday January 7, 2013 so we can make sure your info is on the CD!/* Thank you and Have a Great Day! Shea O�Riley Operations Manager Science Pioneers, Inc. 30 W. Pershing, Ste. 410 Kansas City, MO 64108 816.460.2261 Fax: 816.460.2264 soriley@... www.sciencepioneers.org <http://www.sciencepioneers.org/> *Expanding Your Horizons 2013 registration is now open for 6^th -8^th grade girls! Visit our website for more details and registration form!* http://www.sciencepioneers.org/students/expanding-your-horizons-eyh ** *Become a fan of Science Pioneers on Facebook! *http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Science-Pioneers/96506742606?ref=ts
I thought this was pretty cool. Hope to find some more online. http://news.yahoo.com/blast-past-nasa-fires-historic-engine-parts-rocket-121859630.html
I have a request for a private group Feb 5. I won't book it unless I have a volunteer(s). Any takers? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, I am off that Saturday and willing to help--IF no one more qualified or closer wants to do it. Let me know what I need to do or bring in the event you get stuck with me. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright wrote: > > Once again I buckled under and am attending the Teacher Resource Day. I > have already sent some items to be put on the cd. If you would like to > answer some easy questions and be an astronomy ambassador, join me. I'll > have plenty of props and other things to wow them with. The time goes by > fast and our table is pretty popular. Plus, it is a lot of fun! > > The likes of David Young, John Benz, Stuart Riley, Doug Spalding and > others have done this event. > > > Let me know. > > Joe > > > > > > Hello Joseph, > > I am emailing you again to see if you are going to participate in this > year's Teacher Resource Day? > > Science Pioneers will be hosting a Teachers Resource Day on Saturday, > February 2, 2013, from 9am-12pm. It will be held on the UMKC campus in > the Atterbury Student Success Center at 50^th and Rockhill Road. > */_NOTE_/*: This is a*DIFFERENT LOCATION than last year!. * This event > will feature organizations in the Greater Kansas City Area with an > interest in science education opportunities. > > We would like to invite your organization to participate in this event. > Each organization will have a six-foot table with two chairs. Field > experience opportunities, speakers, classroom visits and classroom > resources from your organization can be displayed. Teachers attending > will go from table to table to investigate all of the science > opportunities available to enhance their curriculum. There is no charge > for this table. > > We will also be hosting Master Teachers who will be sharing science > lessons with teachers attending. Participants will receive a copy of all > of these lessons on a CD. > > We would also like to put your contact information and available teacher > support, materials, etc. on the CD. If you wish this information to be > put on the CD, please indicate on the enclosed response form. Please > email to admin@... an > electronic version of any written materials you wish included on the CD. > > We feel that with all these opportunities for teachers that we will have > excellent attendance. We anticipate upwards of 300 teachers and > pre-service teachers attending. > > If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. > > */Please get back to me by Monday January 7, 2013 so we can make sure > your info is on the CD!/* > > Thank you and Have a Great Day! > > Shea O'Riley > > Operations Manager > > Science Pioneers, Inc. > > 30 W. Pershing, Ste. 410 > > Kansas City, MO 64108 > > 816.460.2261 > > Fax: 816.460.2264 > > soriley@... > > www.sciencepioneers.org > > *Expanding Your Horizons 2013 registration is now open for 6^th -8^th > grade girls! Visit our website for more details and registration form!* > http://www.sciencepioneers.org/students/expanding-your-horizons-eyh > > ** > > *Become a fan of Science Pioneers on Facebook! > *http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Science-Pioneers/96506742606?ref=ts >
We have a group of 30 or so scouts scheduled for Powell for a rain or shine night on Feb 2. No volunteers so far. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The calendar doesn't show any staff for this. I spoke with Courtney and am volunteering. Modern romance conspiracy: she's proposing, then the (hopefully) happy couple will welcome around 15 of their friends. Another of those reservation requests I hate to not have us cover. We'll be okay but anyone who wants to share a special night is encouraged to do just that. Trendy? David Neuenschwander --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > We have a small group scheduled for this Friday. Dozens of keyholders have > not voluntered. This is your chance to start a new trend. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I don't particularly like the title, but it is interesting to see a cooling trend in the measurement. This is a study of the temperature or energy of the Cosmic Background Radiation level. This is the energy discovered in 1947 by Bell Labs when doing early microwave relay projects. There are two aspects of this that are interesting. One is that the level is dropping (will have to see how that is measured). The other is that for a long time up to the COBE satellite survey, it was assumed that it would be uniform. The fact that it wasn't is significant since that represents echos of the shape of the original "Big Bang" event, which would have had to be asymmetrical at points during its occurrence to create the texture in the radiation. Other studies which may eventually have experimental results study acoustic events in the expanding "ball" if you will which may have caused the bumps on it. That is still all theoretical and only suggested by these studies. original post http://science.slashdot.org/submission/2459005/scientists-take-most-accurate-reading-yet-of-universes-cooling one discusson http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/451508/csiro_telescope_takes_temperature_universe/ paper is actually available and not paywalled right now http://arxiv.org/abs/1212.5456
Sign me up. Others always welcome. I will not be available for the group next Tuesday. David Neuenschwander --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > We have a group of 30 or so scouts scheduled for Powell for a rain or shine > night on Feb 2. No volunteers so far. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I haven't looked into this a lot, and the operation is netherlands based. However it might be something to think about when you want some odd shaped gizmo for your deluxe custom telescope rig. http://www.shapeways.com/ they work in a huge number of materials. Might be less sassy than asking someone like Gil to turn it on his lathe, though he actually was really nice making me the last thing I imposed on him to make. I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap, but it would be repeatable if that is necessary. Also I don't know about dimensions in materials. Recall if you cast something there is a difference in the shape of the pattern vs. the result. I didn't see that they do any post fab milling service or such, so you may still need to go to a machine shop to get what you need to finish something off. Jim
David i will come down and help. Is the start time still 9pm --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote: > > The calendar doesn't show any staff for this. I spoke with Courtney and am volunteering. Modern romance conspiracy: she's proposing, then the (hopefully) happy couple will welcome around 15 of their friends. Another of those reservation requests I hate to not have us cover. We'll be okay but anyone who wants to share a special night is encouraged to do just that. Trendy? > > David Neuenschwander > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > We have a small group scheduled for this Friday. Dozens of keyholders have > > not voluntered. This is your chance to start a new trend. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
We're expecting the friends at 7, the private (and secret from him) event just before. I like to start with daylight, whenever you can make it will be great. Thanks!
David Neuenschwander
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Sent: Thu, Jan 24, 2013 7:04 pm
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David i will come down and help. Is the start time still 9pm
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I will be there On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 8:46 PM, David Neuenschwander <david9660@...>wrote: > ** > > > We're expecting the friends at 7, the private (and secret from him) event > just before. I like to start with daylight, whenever you can make it will > be great. Thanks! > David Neuenschwander > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kings621 kings621@...> > To: ASKC ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thu, Jan 24, 2013 7:04 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Friday group > > David i will come down and help. Is the start time still 9pm > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "David" wrote: > > > > The calendar doesn't show any staff for this. I spoke with Courtney and > am volunteering. Modern romance conspiracy: she's proposing, then the > (hopefully) happy couple will welcome around 15 of their friends. Another > of those reservation requests I hate to not have us cover. We'll be okay > but anyone who wants to share a special night is encouraged to do just > that. Trendy? > > > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > > > We have a small group scheduled for this Friday. Dozens of keyholders > have > > > not voluntered. This is your chance to start a new trend. > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Pete Jafferis and John Fitzgerald brought scopes and looked at pictures of celestial objects on the wall of the gym. Nice group of different instruments displayed. I set up the StarLab and had much better luck than last year here. This is the one I tore down and left early. Just having adults inside is a big help with very young schoolkids. Trailwood was very generous with that help.
I did not keep track of numbers, this was well attended. I gave short presentations constantly from 5:30 until nearly 8. Rick, if this gets added to the archive I'd say pick somewhere between 200 and 500. If we need more accurate data I'll have to contact the school or the co-conspirators could chime in. Thank you Pete and John!
David Neuenschwander
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Sent: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 7:19 pm
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I have a request from Trailwood School for January 24. They have asked for
displays, telescopes and the StarLab.
Any takers?
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Awesome! !!! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jim Stephens wrote: > > I thought this was pretty cool. Hope to find some more online. > > http://news.yahoo.com/blast-past-nasa-fires-historic-engine-parts-rocket-121859630.html >
The firing was only the gas generator, or power plant for the turbo machinery for the F1. here is the Falcon Merlin engine's full output Sea Level Thrust : 512 kN (115,000 lbf) 9 are used in the current Falcon 9 booster. here is the F1's gas generator 31,000 pounds (14,000 kilograms) (55,000 brake HP) so it is doing nearly 25% of the output of the Merlin's actual full output. Note the gas generator power was used thru turbines to run turbo machinery to feed the F1's actual main combustion chamber. 15,000 gallons / min RP1, 24,881 gal / min LOX thru attached turbo machinery. Saturn F1 output 1,500,000 pounds (6.77 MN) On 1/24/2013 8:45 PM, Gray wrote: > Awesome! !!! > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jim Stephens wrote: >> I thought this was pretty cool. Hope to find some more online. >> >> http://news.yahoo.com/blast-past-nasa-fires-historic-engine-parts-rocket-121859630.html >> >
Hi David, Thank you for your report on what sounds like a VERY busy night. I can't imagine how you managed the StarLab without much help. I will be adding this to the outreach logs, so I'll just ballpark the number somewhere in the middle. Thanks again. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:28 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Trailwood School Family Fun Science Night Pete Jafferis and John Fitzgerald brought scopes and looked at pictures of celestial objects on the wall of the gym. Nice group of different instruments displayed. I set up the StarLab and had much better luck than last year here. This is the one I tore down and left early. Just having adults inside is a big help with very young schoolkids. Trailwood was very generous with that help. I did not keep track of numbers, this was well attended. I gave short presentations constantly from 5:30 until nearly 8. Rick, if this gets added to the archive I'd say pick somewhere between 200 and 500. If we need more accurate data I'll have to contact the school or the co-conspirators could chime in. Thank you Pete and John! David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 7:19 pm Subject: [ASKC] school science night I have a request from Trailwood School for January 24. They have asked for displays, telescopes and the StarLab. Any takers? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It's that time again!! Please have items to me by evening of Tuesday, January 29. Thanks!! Marcia
Send them to me NLT 5 pm tomorrow for inclusion in the PowerPoint deck. jay_manifold at yahoo dot com
Marcia, please continue to run the Call for Papers for the MSRALCON until the May issue. Thnx On Jan 25, 2013, at 2:46 PM, Marcia Young <mryoung@kc.rr.com> wrote: > It's that time again!! Please have items to me by evening of Tuesday, > January 29. Thanks!! > > Marcia > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
will do, thanks....
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> Tuesday,
> > January 29. Thanks!!
> >
> > Marcia
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> > Yahoo! Groups Links
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If you have photos of the 2012 HoASP and Warko (Eclipse, Transit and New Scope), please send them to me. Thanks, Joe
I got the Warko II and new scope. Joe
A young lady proposed to her boyfriend last night at Powell and he said yes. David Neuenschwander, Iggy Dybal, and myself then hosted a group of 10 guests. It cleared off enough to view jupiter, M42, and a few other sights with the 30". I gave a few little programs in the classroom and answered as many questions as i could. All in all it was a great night.
Could anyone use these? I have a Orion 1.25" Variable Power Tele Extender and a Celestron Radial Guider #94176 for sale. I bought these in the late 90's, but haven't used either one in at least 10 years. Now I'd just like to get rid of them. Both are in excellent condition. The Orion still fetches around $40 at various sites (new was $54). It's yours for $20. The Radial Guider is getting around $120 (new was $180). It's yours for $50. Or you can have both for $60. Each also comes with a camera adapter that fits a Pentax K1000. I'll bring them to the General Meeting tonight. -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Folks, I have a 3 to 4 minute DVD that Time-Warner made about Powell Observatory that I need converted to a smaller avi/mpg file that can be attached to PowerPoint presentations to enable internal club use. I have no idea how to convert this to a more useful format, but I am hoping there are some experts out there that know how. And perhaps have the software needed to do this? Help, help!! All suggestions appreciated. Please contact me directly, OK? Dave Hudgins 913-681-0992 or dhudgins@... direct. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Was invited to two schools Friday to talk astronomy and space. Both events were indoors. A.M. Johnson County Christian Academy in Centerview, MO-about 25 5th-8th graders. They have been studying the Moon, so that was mainly what I concentrated on. P.M. Mr. Laws 5th grade class at Martin Warren Elementary in Warrensburg, about 25 students. Mr. Laws asked me to give my Shuttle Night Launch ppt again(which I am always happy to do since it brings back great memories!). Ppt was followed by an extensive Q&A time regarding space and amateur astronomy. Both groups were well managed and had lots of great questions(and answers when I asked them questions). Grant Miller Warrensburg
I have been contacted by a teacher from Westwood View middle school regarding a someone to come to the school to talk the his kids about extra solar planets and/or seti type efforts. Anyone interested? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I did not take a proper attendance. My rough count was approximately 45 attendees. Carol Iorg commented afterwards that he thought maybe 50+. Good attendance numbers either way :) For anyone who is interested, the slide stack can be viewed/retrieved from here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G5fl4-8jNzaKFKuTssNVfSc7sGNCc9IFdAp8aLnVeL4/edit#slide=id.p14 I speak from my slides, so apologies for lack of presenter notes. If people feel there is value or want to reuse anything from the presentation, please let me know and I can annotate... Comments afterwards lead me to believe it would be worth while for the society to put together a hands on seminar to help people get acquainted with their equipment or scope usage in general. This is something I had been thinking about proposing already--possibly in conjunction with a pre-seminar on scope buying. Astro101 is not the place for seminar of this nature. One option is a pre-GM seminar. We could set something up on/in the parking garage and help walk people through balancing/alignment/usage of various types of scopes--with preference to attendees specific equipment. I would suggest something that starts maybe 4ish with a pizza dinner option. That would give time to work through some things during daylight prior to the GM. It would be great if we could safeguard the equipment during the general meeting so people can come back out afterwards when it's dark and have a star party...I know, parking lot = not good place for viewing. We could think about Powell with the trade-off of convenience of coinciding with the GM vs better star-party environment. I welcome all questions/comments/criticisms regarding what we might be willing to do here. April/May may be a good target time frame to consider. Brian Tieman Board Member at Large
I have an interest (maybe my son as well)...not sure I have the vacation time to do it though :( Would need more details on when and how long. I have personally observed 40+ exoplanet transits--most recorded here: http://var2.astro.cz/ETD/ Justin has measured several as well and won the National Young Astronomer Award (and an excellent new telescope!) last year for his exoplanet and asteroid measurements. He's a sophomore in high school now so would be good inspiration for the Jr. High crowd! If we can't swing something, we might still have material that can be used by someone else... Brian On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > ** > > > I have been contacted by a teacher from Westwood View middle school > regarding a someone to come to the school to talk the his kids about extra > solar planets and/or seti type efforts. Anyone interested? > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Wow! That is way cool! Thanks for the info and report. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kings621 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 3:46 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] He said " Yes " A young lady proposed to her boyfriend last night at Powell and he said yes. David Neuenschwander, Iggy Dybal, and myself then hosted a group of 10 guests. It cleared off enough to view jupiter, M42, and a few other sights with the 30". I gave a few little programs in the classroom and answered as many questions as i could. All in all it was a great night. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Grant, Thanks for the report. Man, you DO keep busy! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:04 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] two reports-offsite Jan 25, 2013 Was invited to two schools Friday to talk astronomy and space. Both events were indoors. A.M. Johnson County Christian Academy in Centerview, MO-about 25 5th-8th graders. They have been studying the Moon, so that was mainly what I concentrated on. P.M. Mr. Laws 5th grade class at Martin Warren Elementary in Warrensburg, about 25 students. Mr. Laws asked me to give my Shuttle Night Launch ppt again(which I am always happy to do since it brings back great memories!). Ppt was followed by an extensive Q&A time regarding space and amateur astronomy. Both groups were well managed and had lots of great questions(and answers when I asked them questions). Grant Miller Warrensburg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The idea of a "Learn How to Use/Set up Your Telescope" program is a good one and one that has been kicked around before. I would like to suggest announcing this kind of a program for sometime in February or March to be held at Powell. Start early enough so that we could have a couple of hours of daylight, have pizza or some sort of food stuffs and drinks, then actually help them use their telescopes to find things in the night sky. This would yield several benefits in addition to the learning aspect: we wouldn't have to worry about the security of the telescopes, they would already be set up in a much darker area than UMKC, there would be more room to set up and this is just one more event that could help spread the word about Powell. Yes, I know it may not be as convenient as UMKC, depending from where you travel, but I would think the location, convenience and security would outweigh that. Plus, if we publicize it at least a month in advance, we could get a decent attendance and dedicate however much time is needed to the efforts and not worry about running overtime into the GM. I would help plan and staff this event if there are others that would help. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25 I did not take a proper attendance. My rough count was approximately 45 attendees. Carol Iorg commented afterwards that he thought maybe 50+. Good attendance numbers either way :) For anyone who is interested, the slide stack can be viewed/retrieved from here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G5fl4-8jNzaKFKuTssNVfSc7sGNCc9IFdAp8 aLnVeL4/edit#slide=id.p14 I speak from my slides, so apologies for lack of presenter notes. If people feel there is value or want to reuse anything from the presentation, please let me know and I can annotate... Comments afterwards lead me to believe it would be worth while for the society to put together a hands on seminar to help people get acquainted with their equipment or scope usage in general. This is something I had been thinking about proposing already--possibly in conjunction with a pre-seminar on scope buying. Astro101 is not the place for seminar of this nature. One option is a pre-GM seminar. We could set something up on/in the parking garage and help walk people through balancing/alignment/usage of various types of scopes--with preference to attendees specific equipment. I would suggest something that starts maybe 4ish with a pizza dinner option. That would give time to work through some things during daylight prior to the GM. It would be great if we could safeguard the equipment during the general meeting so people can come back out afterwards when it's dark and have a star party...I know, parking lot = not good place for viewing. We could think about Powell with the trade-off of convenience of coinciding with the GM vs better star-party environment. I welcome all questions/comments/criticisms regarding what we might be willing to do here. April/May may be a good target time frame to consider. Brian Tieman Board Member at Large [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
...And if there is food, PEOPLE WILL COME! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:12:58 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25 The idea of a "Learn How to Use/Set up Your Telescope" program is a good one and one that has been kicked around before. I would like to suggest announcing this kind of a program for sometime in February or March to be held at Powell. Start early enough so that we could have a couple of hours of daylight, have pizza or some sort of food stuffs and drinks, then actually help them use their telescopes to find things in the night sky. This would yield several benefits in addition to the learning aspect: we wouldn't have to worry about the security of the telescopes, they would already be set up in a much darker area than UMKC, there would be more room to set up and this is just one more event that could help spread the word about Powell. Yes, I know it may not be as convenient as UMKC, depending from where you travel, but I would think the location, convenience and security would outweigh that. Plus, if we publicize it at least a month in advance, we could get a decent attendance and dedicate however much time is needed to the efforts and not worry about running overtime into the GM. I would help plan and staff this event if there are others that would help. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25 I did not take a proper attendance. My rough count was approximately 45 attendees. Carol Iorg commented afterwards that he thought maybe 50+. Good attendance numbers either way :) For anyone who is interested, the slide stack can be viewed/retrieved from here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G5fl4-8jNzaKFKuTssNVfSc7sGNCc9IFdAp8 aLnVeL4/edit#slide=id.p14 I speak from my slides, so apologies for lack of presenter notes. If people feel there is value or want to reuse anything from the presentation, please let me know and I can annotate... Comments afterwards lead me to believe it would be worth while for the society to put together a hands on seminar to help people get acquainted with their equipment or scope usage in general. This is something I had been thinking about proposing already--possibly in conjunction with a pre-seminar on scope buying. Astro101 is not the place for seminar of this nature. One option is a pre-GM seminar. We could set something up on/in the parking garage and help walk people through balancing/alignment/usage of various types of scopes--with preference to attendees specific equipment. I would suggest something that starts maybe 4ish with a pizza dinner option. That would give time to work through some things during daylight prior to the GM. It would be great if we could safeguard the equipment during the general meeting so people can come back out afterwards when it's dark and have a star party...I know, parking lot = not good place for viewing. We could think about Powell with the trade-off of convenience of coinciding with the GM vs better star-party environment. I welcome all questions/comments/criticisms regarding what we might be willing to do here. April/May may be a good target time frame to consider. Brian Tieman Board Member at Large [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Be sure to factor in lead time for notification via Cosmic Messenger,
on the web site and anywhere else that's appropriate. Needs to be
Feb., Mar. or April, since the public season starts 1st Sat. of May.
Saturday is probably best if you plan to start before sundown so more
people can participate. Just my thoughts.....
Marcia
On Jan 27, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Rick Henderson wrote:
>
> The idea of a "Learn How to Use/Set up Your Telescope" program is a
> good one
> and one that has been kicked around before.
>
> I would like to suggest announcing this kind of a program for
> sometime in
> February or March to be held at Powell. Start early enough so that
> we could
> have a couple of hours of daylight, have pizza or some sort of food
> stuffs
> and drinks, then actually help them use their telescopes to find
> things in
> the night sky.
>
> This would yield several benefits in addition to the learning
> aspect: we
> wouldn't have to worry about the security of the telescopes, they
> would
> already be set up in a much darker area than UMKC, there would be
> more room
> to set up and this is just one more event that could help spread the
> word
> about Powell.
>
> Yes, I know it may not be as convenient as UMKC, depending from
> where you
> travel, but I would think the location, convenience and security would
> outweigh that.
>
> Plus, if we publicize it at least a month in advance, we could get a
> decent
> attendance and dedicate however much time is needed to the efforts
> and not
> worry about running overtime into the GM.
>
> I would help plan and staff this event if there are others that
> would help.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
> Of Brian
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:59 AM
> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25
>
> I did not take a proper attendance. My rough count was approximately
> 45
> attendees. Carol Iorg commented afterwards that he thought maybe
> 50+. Good
> attendance numbers either way :)
>
> For anyone who is interested, the slide stack can be viewed/
> retrieved from
> here:
>
> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G5fl4-8jNzaKFKuTssNVfSc7sGNCc9IFdAp8
> aLnVeL4/edit#slide=id.p14
>
> I speak from my slides, so apologies for lack of presenter notes. If
> people
> feel there is value or want to reuse anything from the presentation,
> please
> let me know and I can annotate...
>
> Comments afterwards lead me to believe it would be worth while for the
> society to put together a hands on seminar to help people get
> acquainted
> with their equipment or scope usage in general. This is something I
> had been
> thinking about proposing already--possibly in conjunction with a pre-
> seminar
> on scope buying.
>
> Astro101 is not the place for seminar of this nature. One option is
> a pre-GM
> seminar. We could set something up on/in the parking garage and help
> walk
> people through balancing/alignment/usage of various types of scopes--
> with
> preference to attendees specific equipment. I would suggest
> something that
> starts maybe 4ish with a pizza dinner option. That would give time
> to work
> through some things during daylight prior to the GM. It would be
> great if we
> could safeguard the equipment during the general meeting so people
> can come
> back out afterwards when it's dark and have a star party...I know,
> parking
> lot = not good place for viewing. We could think about Powell with the
> trade-off of convenience of coinciding with the GM vs better star-
> party
> environment.
>
> I welcome all questions/comments/criticisms regarding what we might be
> willing to do here. April/May may be a good target time frame to
> consider.
>
> Brian Tieman
> Board Member at Large
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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Marcia,
Yep, definitely need the lead time. I will talk to some of our usual
suspects and see if we can make this happen in February, but if not then
definitely in March.
Rick Henderson
-----Original Message-----
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia
Young
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 3:23 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25
Be sure to factor in lead time for notification via Cosmic Messenger, on the
web site and anywhere else that's appropriate. Needs to be Feb., Mar. or
April, since the public season starts 1st Sat. of May.
Saturday is probably best if you plan to start before sundown so more people
can participate. Just my thoughts.....
Marcia
On Jan 27, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Rick Henderson wrote:
>
> The idea of a "Learn How to Use/Set up Your Telescope" program is a
> good one and one that has been kicked around before.
>
> I would like to suggest announcing this kind of a program for sometime
> in February or March to be held at Powell. Start early enough so that
> we could have a couple of hours of daylight, have pizza or some sort
> of food stuffs and drinks, then actually help them use their
> telescopes to find things in the night sky.
>
> This would yield several benefits in addition to the learning
> aspect: we
> wouldn't have to worry about the security of the telescopes, they
> would already be set up in a much darker area than UMKC, there would
> be more room to set up and this is just one more event that could help
> spread the word about Powell.
>
> Yes, I know it may not be as convenient as UMKC, depending from where
> you travel, but I would think the location, convenience and security
> would outweigh that.
>
> Plus, if we publicize it at least a month in advance, we could get a
> decent attendance and dedicate however much time is needed to the
> efforts and not worry about running overtime into the GM.
>
> I would help plan and staff this event if there are others that would
> help.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> Brian
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:59 AM
> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25
>
> I did not take a proper attendance. My rough count was approximately
> 45
> attendees. Carol Iorg commented afterwards that he thought maybe
> 50+. Good
> attendance numbers either way :)
>
> For anyone who is interested, the slide stack can be viewed/ retrieved
> from
> here:
>
> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G5fl4-8jNzaKFKuTssNVfSc7sGNCc9
> IFdAp8
> aLnVeL4/edit#slide=id.p14
>
> I speak from my slides, so apologies for lack of presenter notes. If
> people feel there is value or want to reuse anything from the
> presentation, please let me know and I can annotate...
>
> Comments afterwards lead me to believe it would be worth while for the
> society to put together a hands on seminar to help people get
> acquainted with their equipment or scope usage in general. This is
> something I had been thinking about proposing already--possibly in
> conjunction with a pre- seminar on scope buying.
>
> Astro101 is not the place for seminar of this nature. One option is a
> pre-GM seminar. We could set something up on/in the parking garage and
> help walk people through balancing/alignment/usage of various types of
> scopes-- with preference to attendees specific equipment. I would
> suggest something that starts maybe 4ish with a pizza dinner option.
> That would give time to work through some things during daylight prior
> to the GM. It would be great if we could safeguard the equipment
> during the general meeting so people can come back out afterwards when
> it's dark and have a star party...I know, parking lot = not good place
> for viewing. We could think about Powell with the trade-off of
> convenience of coinciding with the GM vs better star- party
> environment.
>
> I welcome all questions/comments/criticisms regarding what we might be
> willing to do here. April/May may be a good target time frame to
> consider.
>
> Brian Tieman
> Board Member at Large
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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We've had a couple of how to demos at general meeting but its high time to do it again. I get several calls each year from people with new telescopes wanting to learn how to use them. Of course I invite them to meetings and to Powell. Several have come to my house and I've shown them how to use the electronics and set up a German Equitorial. Joe and I even made a house call a couple of years ago to show a guy how to set up and use his new 12" Meade SC. It might even be worthwhile to video a segment on setting up each type of mount and makeing it available on the web site. The GE mounts seem to be the most confusing to newbies but even the alt/az gotos can be a challenge for someone that knows next to nothing. I hate to see interest being killed right out of the starting gate when they can't figure it out. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > The idea of a "Learn How to Use/Set up Your Telescope" program is a good > one > and one that has been kicked around before. > > I would like to suggest announcing this kind of a program for sometime in > February or March to be held at Powell. Start early enough so that we could > have a couple of hours of daylight, have pizza or some sort of food stuffs > and drinks, then actually help them use their telescopes to find things in > the night sky. > > This would yield several benefits in addition to the learning aspect: we > wouldn't have to worry about the security of the telescopes, they would > already be set up in a much darker area than UMKC, there would be more room > to set up and this is just one more event that could help spread the word > about Powell. > > Yes, I know it may not be as convenient as UMKC, depending from where you > travel, but I would think the location, convenience and security would > outweigh that. > > Plus, if we publicize it at least a month in advance, we could get a decent > attendance and dedicate however much time is needed to the efforts and not > worry about running overtime into the GM. > > I would help plan and staff this event if there are others that would help. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Brian > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:59 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25 > > > I did not take a proper attendance. My rough count was approximately 45 > attendees. Carol Iorg commented afterwards that he thought maybe 50+. Good > attendance numbers either way :) > > For anyone who is interested, the slide stack can be viewed/retrieved from > here: > > > https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G5fl4-8jNzaKFKuTssNVfSc7sGNCc9IFdAp8 > aLnVeL4/edit#slide=id.p14 > > I speak from my slides, so apologies for lack of presenter notes. If people > feel there is value or want to reuse anything from the presentation, please > let me know and I can annotate... > > Comments afterwards lead me to believe it would be worth while for the > society to put together a hands on seminar to help people get acquainted > with their equipment or scope usage in general. This is something I had > been > thinking about proposing already--possibly in conjunction with a > pre-seminar > on scope buying. > > Astro101 is not the place for seminar of this nature. One option is a > pre-GM > seminar. We could set something up on/in the parking garage and help walk > people through balancing/alignment/usage of various types of scopes--with > preference to attendees specific equipment. I would suggest something that > starts maybe 4ish with a pizza dinner option. That would give time to work > through some things during daylight prior to the GM. It would be great if > we > could safeguard the equipment during the general meeting so people can come > back out afterwards when it's dark and have a star party...I know, parking > lot = not good place for viewing. We could think about Powell with the > trade-off of convenience of coinciding with the GM vs better star-party > environment. > > I welcome all questions/comments/criticisms regarding what we might be > willing to do here. April/May may be a good target time frame to consider. > > Brian Tieman > Board Member at Large > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes it tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to customize the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out of the case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I would like to buy some foam. I really would like to get some very firm foam. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jan 27, 2013, at 4:06 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or > styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes it > tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to customize > the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out of the > case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
And we should also make sure people know HOW to find objects when they get their system set up. Simple things like planispheres, software, star maps, etc. are things that get overlooked when buying a telescope for the first time. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 4:02 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25 We've had a couple of how to demos at general meeting but its high time to do it again. I get several calls each year from people with new telescopes wanting to learn how to use them. Of course I invite them to meetings and to Powell. Several have come to my house and I've shown them how to use the electronics and set up a German Equitorial. Joe and I even made a house call a couple of years ago to show a guy how to set up and use his new 12" Meade SC. It might even be worthwhile to video a segment on setting up each type of mount and makeing it available on the web site. The GE mounts seem to be the most confusing to newbies but even the alt/az gotos can be a challenge for someone that knows next to nothing. I hate to see interest being killed right out of the starting gate when they can't figure it out. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 3:12 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > The idea of a "Learn How to Use/Set up Your Telescope" program is a > good one and one that has been kicked around before. > > I would like to suggest announcing this kind of a program for sometime > in February or March to be held at Powell. Start early enough so that > we could have a couple of hours of daylight, have pizza or some sort > of food stuffs and drinks, then actually help them use their > telescopes to find things in the night sky. > > This would yield several benefits in addition to the learning aspect: > we wouldn't have to worry about the security of the telescopes, they > would already be set up in a much darker area than UMKC, there would > be more room to set up and this is just one more event that could help > spread the word about Powell. > > Yes, I know it may not be as convenient as UMKC, depending from where > you travel, but I would think the location, convenience and security > would outweigh that. > > Plus, if we publicize it at least a month in advance, we could get a > decent attendance and dedicate however much time is needed to the > efforts and not worry about running overtime into the GM. > > I would help plan and staff this event if there are others that would help. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Brian > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:59 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Astro101 2013_01_25 > > > I did not take a proper attendance. My rough count was approximately > 45 attendees. Carol Iorg commented afterwards that he thought maybe > 50+. Good attendance numbers either way :) > > For anyone who is interested, the slide stack can be viewed/retrieved > from > here: > > > https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G5fl4-8jNzaKFKuTssNVfSc7sGNCc9 > IFdAp8 > aLnVeL4/edit#slide=id.p14 > > I speak from my slides, so apologies for lack of presenter notes. If > people feel there is value or want to reuse anything from the > presentation, please let me know and I can annotate... > > Comments afterwards lead me to believe it would be worth while for the > society to put together a hands on seminar to help people get > acquainted with their equipment or scope usage in general. This is > something I had been thinking about proposing already--possibly in > conjunction with a pre-seminar on scope buying. > > Astro101 is not the place for seminar of this nature. One option is a > pre-GM seminar. We could set something up on/in the parking garage and > help walk people through balancing/alignment/usage of various types of > scopes--with preference to attendees specific equipment. I would > suggest something that starts maybe 4ish with a pizza dinner option. > That would give time to work through some things during daylight prior > to the GM. It would be great if we could safeguard the equipment > during the general meeting so people can come back out afterwards when > it's dark and have a star party...I know, parking lot = not good place > for viewing. We could think about Powell with the trade-off of > convenience of coinciding with the GM vs better star-party > environment. > > I welcome all questions/comments/criticisms regarding what we might be > willing to do here. April/May may be a good target time frame to consider. > > Brian Tieman > Board Member at Large > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks Rick. Just doing what I love in the eastern arm of the ASKC galaxy. And many of you folks up there in the big city keep PLENTY busy doing outreach, etc., also. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" wrote: > > Hi Grant, > > > > Thanks for the report. Man, you DO keep busy! > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > mllrgrnt > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 10:04 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] two reports-offsite Jan 25, 2013 > > > > > > Was invited to two schools Friday to talk astronomy and space. Both events > were indoors. > > A.M. Johnson County Christian Academy in Centerview, MO-about 25 5th-8th > graders. They have been studying the Moon, so that was mainly what I > concentrated on. > > P.M. Mr. Laws 5th grade class at Martin Warren Elementary in Warrensburg, > about 25 students. Mr. Laws asked me to give my Shuttle Night Launch ppt > again(which I am always happy to do since it brings back great memories!). > Ppt was followed by an extensive Q&A time regarding space and amateur > astronomy. > > Both groups were well managed and had lots of great questions(and answers > when I asked them questions). > > Grant Miller > Warrensburg > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? It seems that about the time some doomsayers decided that Earth was about to become a gas chamber and the oceans were about to die, we started looking for another "house" to move to. Kinda like Superman's dad. I suppose it would give us some relief from self-imposed guilt for trashing Earth, knowing we had a plan B. Problem is they are well outside of our travel ability now and for a long time to come. We are hitching a ride to get into orbit, have no real scheme to walk on Mars, much less getting to another star system. Best I can figure, we are watching for nearby stars to wobble, or experience a tiny light reduction, interpreted as a planetary transit. Then, by some fudge math, estimating that planet's distance from its Sun, therefore it's climate, mass, even the likelihood of having water and oxygen. It is then evaluated as a possible inhabitable planet for life similar to humans. Now, I love scifi as much as anyone, and Barsoom holds a special place in my youth, but we should be careful not to mix fact with fiction as we severely overpopulate our home planet, despite a barrage of warnings that we are about to terminally "mess our nest." So how do I observe an exoplanet with a telescope? Will someone start an AL "Exoplanet Observing Club?"
On 1/27/2013 8:24 PM, george allen wrote: > I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? > > It seems that about the time some doomsayers decided that Earth was about to become a gas chamber and the oceans were about to die, we started looking for another "house" to move to. Kinda like Superman's dad. I suppose it would give us some relief from self-imposed guilt for trashing Earth, knowing we had a plan B. > > Problem is they are well outside of our travel ability now and for a long time to come. We are hitching a ride to get into orbit, have no real scheme to walk on Mars, much less getting to another star system. > > Best I can figure, we are watching for nearby stars to wobble, or experience a tiny light reduction, interpreted as a planetary transit. Then, by some fudge math, estimating that planet's distance from its Sun, therefore it's climate, mass, even the likelihood of having water and oxygen. It is then evaluated as a possible inhabitable planet for life similar to humans. > > Now, I love scifi as much as anyone, and Barsoom holds a special place in my youth, but we should be careful not to mix fact with fiction as we severely overpopulate our home planet, despite a barrage of warnings that we are about to terminally "mess our nest." > > So how do I observe an exoplanet with a telescope? Will someone start an AL "Exoplanet Observing Club?" Most of the planets are what you say they are, just from analysis of spectra and observations that don't produce images. I did see an article on one of the first chases for extra solar planets, and most of the evidence was in the form of printouts with columns of numbers on 11 / 14 greenbar. literally that was it. Now they have added some techniques including spectral information, including very sensitive IR information which produces the estimates of directly observed temperature. I think the terrestrial analogs I've read about have been calculated to be "earthlike" from the position around their host star, the nature of the star, and the mass of the planet. The ones which include direct observations of the planet I saw involved planets that were very close to their host stars and the face of the planet which faced the star was reflecting the light from the host star which would momentarily increase the luminance of the star from that reflected energy. In other words it was so hot we could observe the extra reflection from that. Not so earth like. I doubt we will see direct planetary observations until we get really long or wide baseline instruments like the Webb or perhaps the monster in the Andes, but it will take a very large aperture or diameter to get the magnification to resolve one of those planets. Like in many 10's or even low 100's of feet of optical instrument. Now that the know what to look for they can find some stuff with the Hubble, but it is still looking at what you call "wobble" I think. The Webb is the best bet if it gets launched. Only sad thing about it is that it will do its best work in IR and will have a very short lifetime given that it probably won't have a system to generate the liquid or solid helium to get the cooling for the sensors it will have. > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Astronomers can ferret out a lot of information from light. I recall reading about direct imaging of at least one exoplanet. I also remember reading that by analyzing the changes in the spectrum of light from a star with a transiting exoplanet or companion star it is possible to determine some of the composition of the atmosphere of the object.Take the case of an object to large to be a planet but which has titanium oxide detected, It must be a brown dwarf becasue if it was a star the nuclear fusion would have broken the molecule down. If the spectra shows elements or molecules that aren't there when the object is not transiting it's a pretty good bet the observed spectra come from light passing through the atmospher of the transiting object. The period of the spectral shift or light curve gives orbital period and in the case of a transit, the amount of dip gives an approximate size. It's not necessary to use "fudge" math when actual math will give you the results. Current technology does not allow for detecting side to side wobble but we can detect tiny changes in the radial velocity caused by objects orbiting a star in slight shifts in the spectral ines. Objects are often quoted as having a certain minimum mass because we have no way of knowing the inclination of the the orbit to our line of sight. High school algebra can be used to determine a number of characteristics of a system. It's not necessary to use "fudge" math when actual math will give you actual reliable, repeatable and verifiable results about the orbital periods, atmosphere, size and in the case of multiple stars, a close approximation of the total mass of the system. To directly image exoplanets we will need a space based interferometer telescope. If Kepler or other surveys find enough planets in the "water hole" maybe the funding will materialize. Until then we'll just have to squeeze the data out of spectra and light dips:-) On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 10:24 PM, george allen <geonjod@...>wrote: > ** > > > I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? > > It seems that about the time some doomsayers decided that Earth was about > to become a gas chamber and the oceans were about to die, we started > looking for another "house" to move to. Kinda like Superman's dad. I > suppose it would give us some relief from self-imposed guilt for trashing > Earth, knowing we had a plan B. > > Problem is they are well outside of our travel ability now and for a long > time to come. We are hitching a ride to get into orbit, have no real scheme > to walk on Mars, much less getting to another star system. > > Best I can figure, we are watching for nearby stars to wobble, or > experience a tiny light reduction, interpreted as a planetary transit. > Then, by some fudge math, estimating that planet's distance from its Sun, > therefore it's climate, mass, even the likelihood of having water and > oxygen. It is then evaluated as a possible inhabitable planet for life > similar to humans. > > Now, I love scifi as much as anyone, and Barsoom holds a special place in > my youth, but we should be careful not to mix fact with fiction as we > severely overpopulate our home planet, despite a barrage of warnings that > we are about to terminally "mess our nest." > > So how do I observe an exoplanet with a telescope? Will someone start an > AL "Exoplanet Observing Club?" > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you find it, I can loan you this gizzmo so you can shape it. Let us know if you find some.. I keep small amounts around for various packing and padding needs but it sounds like you are looking for a significant amount. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...>wrote: > ** > > > I would like to buy some foam. I really would like to get some very firm > foam. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 4:06 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or > > styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes it > > tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to customize > > the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out of > the > > case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you find some foam please let me know where. I need to get some also and then I will probably need to cut it. Thanks Mary ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:49 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] cutting foam. If you find it, I can loan you this gizzmo so you can shape it. Let us know if you find some.. I keep small amounts around for various packing and padding needs but it sounds like you are looking for a significant amount. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > ** > > > I would like to buy some foam. I really would like to get some very firm > foam. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 4:06 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or > > styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes it > > tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to customize > > the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out of > the > > case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Amateurs can "observe" exoplanets with relative ease. If you can take pretty pictures, it's likely you have the equipment necessary to take the proper data. A little extra software and some learning curve and you're there: http://var2.astro.cz/ETD/ I have 35 observations in that database. My teenage son has 2. Exoplanet transits (along with asteroid periods) was the research that won him the AL's National Young Astronomer Award last year. Whereas amateurs can observe some of the deeper transits of brighter stars (15mag has been my limit thus far), Kepler can go much deeper and can even measure orbital phase light curve. They used to have excellent example data displayed on their page, but I can't find it now. Fomalhaut b has been directly imaged: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fomalhaut_b although there is still some debate what type of object it really is. The big problem with imaging exoplanets is not so much spatial resolution as it is dealing with the star glare. Coronographs only get you so far. But, as you can see with the Fomalhaut image, we can image fairly close to many stars already--of course this is harder with distance. Side to side wobble of a star is possible to measure astrometrically. Unless the star is fairly close, the parallax has to be pretty large so can mostly detect double star systems but some exoplenets can be infered this way. Red shift measurements are required to verify an exoplanet candidate. Photometry can only tell you an object passed in front of a parent star, it can't tell you much about mass, though there are some models now that are getting better. If you know the parent star's mass and the orbit, you can get some fix on the mass if you know something about how complete the eclipses are. Spectroscopy will give you a red shift which will give you a velocity of the wobble which can be used to determine mass. Transit time variations can also be used to infer other planets in the system. There are now a couple of systems with "extra" planets that we've yet to directly observe but can infer from variations in the eclipses. Atmospheres can be detected if they are large enough that enough star light goes through them. Spectroscopy can then measure the in-eclipse/out-eclipse spectra and infer the atmosphere. I'm only aware of one planet this has worked on and that's mostly because it is so close to it's star that its atmosphere is boiling away and leaving a significantly long trail of "atmosphere" behind it. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 11:43 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Astronomers can ferret out a lot of information from light. I recall > reading about direct imaging of at least one exoplanet. I also remember > reading that by analyzing the changes in the spectrum of light from a star > with a transiting exoplanet or companion star it is possible to determine > some of the composition of the atmosphere of the object.Take the case of an > object to large to be a planet but which has titanium oxide detected, It > must be a brown dwarf becasue if it was a star the nuclear fusion would > have broken the molecule down. If the spectra shows elements or molecules > that aren't there when the object is not transiting it's a pretty good bet > the observed spectra come from light passing through the atmospher of the > transiting object. The period of the spectral shift or light > curve gives orbital period and in the case of a transit, the amount of dip > gives an approximate size. It's not necessary to use "fudge" math when > actual math will give you the results. Current technology does not allow > for detecting side to side wobble but we can detect tiny changes in the > radial velocity caused by objects orbiting a star in slight shifts in the > spectral ines. Objects are often quoted as having a certain minimum mass > because we have no way of knowing the inclination of the the orbit to our > line of sight. High school algebra can be used to determine a number of > characteristics of a system. It's not necessary to use "fudge" math when > actual math will give you actual reliable, repeatable and verifiable > results about the orbital periods, atmosphere, size and in the case of > multiple stars, a close approximation of the total mass of the system. To > directly image exoplanets we will need a space based interferometer > telescope. If Kepler or other surveys find enough planets in the "water > hole" maybe the funding will materialize. Until then we'll just have to > squeeze the data out of spectra and light dips:-) > > On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 10:24 PM, george allen <geonjod@... > >wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? > > > > It seems that about the time some doomsayers decided that Earth was about > > to become a gas chamber and the oceans were about to die, we started > > looking for another "house" to move to. Kinda like Superman's dad. I > > suppose it would give us some relief from self-imposed guilt for trashing > > Earth, knowing we had a plan B. > > > > Problem is they are well outside of our travel ability now and for a long > > time to come. We are hitching a ride to get into orbit, have no real > scheme > > to walk on Mars, much less getting to another star system. > > > > Best I can figure, we are watching for nearby stars to wobble, or > > experience a tiny light reduction, interpreted as a planetary transit. > > Then, by some fudge math, estimating that planet's distance from its Sun, > > therefore it's climate, mass, even the likelihood of having water and > > oxygen. It is then evaluated as a possible inhabitable planet for life > > similar to humans. > > > > Now, I love scifi as much as anyone, and Barsoom holds a special place in > > my youth, but we should be careful not to mix fact with fiction as we > > severely overpopulate our home planet, despite a barrage of warnings that > > we are about to terminally "mess our nest." > > > > So how do I observe an exoplanet with a telescope? Will someone start an > > AL "Exoplanet Observing Club?" > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hi yah George, How can you detect exoplanets with amateur telescopes? It is fun (and amazing!). See my two articles: Popular level Article in ASTRONOMY Magazine: Hudgins, David; "Catch an Extrasolar Planet", Astronomy Magazine, May2002, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p76. Abstract: Discusses how to view extrasolar planets. Detection of a planet orbiting a distant star; How it was possible to measure the physical size of the extrasolar planet found orbiting the star; Way that an amateur astronomer could detect such a planet; Telescopes and other equipment needed. Read the article at http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=2014e0d9-cb8f-4473-b16c-b5a53fad4309%40sessionmgr11&vid=1&hid=21&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=f5h&AN=6413668 For a more technical artcle with more detail... Hudgins, David and Filipovic, Miroslav; Photometric Techniques Using Small College Research Instruments for Study of the Extrasolar Planetary Transits of HD 209458, Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia 19(4) (Nov 2002), p443 - 447 Refereed. Read the full paper at http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/2002PASA...19..443H George, Now....are you sorry that you asked, heh-heh?? Cheers - Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you use "pluck foam" you won't need to do much cutting. Google "pluck foam" or try this outfit: http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/picknpluckcr.html Gary Pittman On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...>wrote: > ** > > > I would like to buy some foam. I really would like to get some very firm > foam. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 4:06 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or > > styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes it > > tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to customize > > the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out of > the > > case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you use "pluck foam" you won't need to do much cutting. Google "pluck foam" or try this outfit: http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/picknpluckcr.html Gary Pittman On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:28 AM, Mary Snider <marysnider13@...> wrote: > ** > > > If you find some foam please let me know where. I need to get some also > and then I will probably need to cut it. Thanks Mary > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:49 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] cutting foam. > > > If you find it, I can loan you this gizzmo so you can shape it. Let us know > if you find some.. I keep small amounts around for various packing and > padding needs but it sounds like you are looking for a significant > amount. > On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Randy Thompson randiwe269@... > >wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I would like to buy some foam. I really would like to get some very firm > > foam. > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 4:06 PM, David Young youngmdavid@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or > > > styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes it > > > tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to customize > > > the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out of > > the > > > case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Many of my cases have pluck foam however some are too loose and some are too tight. The fit on the tight ones tends to cause them to tear lose around the edges. I have tried gluing those pieces but the custom cut solid foam works best for me. Your mileage may vary:-) On Jan 28, 2013 11:14 AM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > If you use "pluck foam" you won't need to do much cutting. > > Google "pluck foam" or try this outfit: > http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/picknpluckcr.html > > > Gary Pittman > > On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:28 AM, Mary Snider <marysnider13@...> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > If you find some foam please let me know where. I need to get some also > > and then I will probably need to cut it. Thanks Mary > > > > ________________________________ > > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:49 PM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] cutting foam. > > > > > > If you find it, I can loan you this gizzmo so you can shape it. Let us > know > > if you find some.. I keep small amounts around for various packing and > > padding needs but it sounds like you are looking for a significant > > amount. > > On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Randy Thompson randiwe269@... > > >wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > I would like to buy some foam. I really would like to get some very > firm > > > foam. > > > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > > > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 4:06 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > > > > In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or > > > > styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes > it > > > > tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to > customize > > > > the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out > of > > > the > > > > case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? > Here's one :) Well, hopefully, if the pictures come through ok! The picture with a single star circled shows the location of CoRoT-1 in the field. There's a second image with several stars circled. These mark the comparison stars used to compute light curves. The data plot is three light curves. The x-axis is the image sequence number serving as an arbitrary unit of time. The y-axis is relative magnitude. The V-C2 series (blue) is the difference in magnitude you get when you subtract the magnitude of V--the target star or CoRoT-1 in this case--from the magnitude of C2--a nearby comparison star of similar magnitude. Similarly, V-C3 (red) is CoRoT-1 minus a second comparison star and C2-C3 (green) is the difference in magnitude between the comparison stars. Since we don'e care about absolute magnitudes--only relative differences--I introduced an artificial offset so the three plots appear nicely on the same scale. V-C1 and V-C2 both show a similar change in magnitude vs image frame while C2-C3 remains constant. C2-C3 remaining constant is a shorthand proof that neither C2 nor C3 is variable or contributed to the changes in the other two plots--well, there is the possibility that BOTH changed equally at the same time, but that's statistically unlikely :) Therefor, the changes measured in V-C2 and V-C3 must have come from changes in V alone. The presumption being something eclipsed the star causing it's apparent magnitude to go down. From this data, one needs to take the "planet eclipse" part on faith. From this plot alone one can not make that assertion, but since others have already done the confirmation and all we're doing here is measuring a predicted event, we can assume the pros got it right and this is a planet ;) This is just a quick analysis of this data to see if I saw the transit at all. Comparing start/middle/end times for the "dip" in the light curves of V-C2 and C3 they match very well with the predictions found in the Exoplanet Transit Database for that evening. The ETD has a tool for fitting the light curve and making some further measurements based on what's know about the system. My last reported data on CoRoT-1 run through the fitting is here: http://var2.astro.cz/EN/tresca/transit-detail.php?id=1261269318 I don't know how this compared yet but it looks pretty good so far. The general stats: CoRoT-1 is a 13.6 magnitude star in Monoceros of about 1.1 Sol mass CoRoT-1 b (the planet) has a period of about 1.5 days it has a mass of approx. 1.5 Jupiters CoRoT-1 b eclipses CoRoT-1 for about 139 minutes each orbit The depth of the eclipse is about 24.7 millimagnitudes This data was taken night of 1/13/2013. The data is a series of ~200x120s exposures without a filter. My son Justin and I plus others have data for comparison published here: http://var2.astro.cz/ETD/etd.php?STARNAME=CoRoT-1&PLANET=b ...and now I've bored you all enough ;) Brian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Brian, you're bucking for a speaking gig at an ASKC GM, whether you know it or not. ;^) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Brian Tieman wrote: > > > > > I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? > > > Here's one :) Well, hopefully, if the pictures come through ok! > > The picture with a single star circled shows the location of CoRoT-1 in the > field. There's a second image with several stars circled. These mark the > comparison stars used to compute light curves. The data plot is three > light curves. The x-axis is the image sequence number serving as an > arbitrary unit of time. The y-axis is relative magnitude. > > The V-C2 series (blue) is the difference in magnitude you get when you > subtract the magnitude of V--the target star or CoRoT-1 in this case--from > the magnitude of C2--a nearby comparison star of similar magnitude. > Similarly, V-C3 (red) is CoRoT-1 minus a second comparison star and C2-C3 > (green) is the difference in magnitude between the comparison stars. Since > we don'e care about absolute magnitudes--only relative differences--I > introduced an artificial offset so the three plots appear nicely on the > same scale. > > V-C1 and V-C2 both show a similar change in magnitude vs image frame while > C2-C3 remains constant. C2-C3 remaining constant is a shorthand proof that > neither C2 nor C3 is variable or contributed to the changes in the other > two plots--well, there is the possibility that BOTH changed equally at the > same time, but that's statistically unlikely :) Therefor, the changes > measured in V-C2 and V-C3 must have come from changes in V alone. The > presumption being something eclipsed the star causing it's apparent > magnitude to go down. From this data, one needs to take the "planet > eclipse" part on faith. From this plot alone one can not make that > assertion, but since others have already done the confirmation and all > we're doing here is measuring a predicted event, we can assume the pros got > it right and this is a planet ;) > > This is just a quick analysis of this data to see if I saw the transit at > all. Comparing start/middle/end times for the "dip" in the light curves of > V-C2 and C3 they match very well with the predictions found in the > Exoplanet Transit Database for that evening. The ETD has a tool for > fitting the light curve and making some further measurements based on > what's know about the system. My last reported data on CoRoT-1 run through > the fitting is here: > > http://var2.astro.cz/EN/tresca/transit-detail.php?id=1261269318 > > I don't know how this compared yet but it looks pretty good so far. > > The general stats: > CoRoT-1 is a 13.6 magnitude star in Monoceros of about 1.1 Sol mass > CoRoT-1 b (the planet) has a period of about 1.5 days it has a mass of > approx. 1.5 Jupiters > CoRoT-1 b eclipses CoRoT-1 for about 139 minutes each orbit > The depth of the eclipse is about 24.7 millimagnitudes > > This data was taken night of 1/13/2013. The data is a series of ~200x120s > exposures without a filter. > > My son Justin and I plus others have data for comparison published here: > http://var2.astro.cz/ETD/etd.php?STARNAME=CoRoT-1&PLANET=b > > ...and now I've bored you all enough ;) > > Brian > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
My cover is blown! Brian, I find this subject fascinating. Would you be able to present a paper at the regional conference May 17-18? My job is Papers Chair. The slots are 45 minutes. You might even want your son to assist you. The meeting will be at the Mahoney State Park lodge, between Omaha and Lincoln, next to the Strategic Air and Space Museum along I-80. Thanks, Your Inquisitive Friend George On Jan 28, 2013, at 7:52 PM, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > Brian, you're bucking for a speaking gig at an ASKC GM, whether you know it or not. ;^) > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Brian Tieman wrote: >> >>> >>> I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? >>> >> Here's one :) Well, hopefully, if the pictures come through ok! >> >> The picture with a single star circled shows the location of CoRoT-1 in the >> field. There's a second image with several stars circled. These mark the >> comparison stars used to compute light curves. The data plot is three >> light curves. The x-axis is the image sequence number serving as an >> arbitrary unit of time. The y-axis is relative magnitude. >> >> The V-C2 series (blue) is the difference in magnitude you get when you >> subtract the magnitude of V--the target star or CoRoT-1 in this case--from >> the magnitude of C2--a nearby comparison star of similar magnitude. >> Similarly, V-C3 (red) is CoRoT-1 minus a second comparison star and C2-C3 >> (green) is the difference in magnitude between the comparison stars. Since >> we don'e care about absolute magnitudes--only relative differences--I >> introduced an artificial offset so the three plots appear nicely on the >> same scale. >> >> V-C1 and V-C2 both show a similar change in magnitude vs image frame while >> C2-C3 remains constant. C2-C3 remaining constant is a shorthand proof that >> neither C2 nor C3 is variable or contributed to the changes in the other >> two plots--well, there is the possibility that BOTH changed equally at the >> same time, but that's statistically unlikely :) Therefor, the changes >> measured in V-C2 and V-C3 must have come from changes in V alone. The >> presumption being something eclipsed the star causing it's apparent >> magnitude to go down. From this data, one needs to take the "planet >> eclipse" part on faith. From this plot alone one can not make that >> assertion, but since others have already done the confirmation and all >> we're doing here is measuring a predicted event, we can assume the pros got >> it right and this is a planet ;) >> >> This is just a quick analysis of this data to see if I saw the transit at >> all. Comparing start/middle/end times for the "dip" in the light curves of >> V-C2 and C3 they match very well with the predictions found in the >> Exoplanet Transit Database for that evening. The ETD has a tool for >> fitting the light curve and making some further measurements based on >> what's know about the system. My last reported data on CoRoT-1 run through >> the fitting is here: >> >> http://var2.astro.cz/EN/tresca/transit-detail.php?id=1261269318 >> >> I don't know how this compared yet but it looks pretty good so far. >> >> The general stats: >> CoRoT-1 is a 13.6 magnitude star in Monoceros of about 1.1 Sol mass >> CoRoT-1 b (the planet) has a period of about 1.5 days it has a mass of >> approx. 1.5 Jupiters >> CoRoT-1 b eclipses CoRoT-1 for about 139 minutes each orbit >> The depth of the eclipse is about 24.7 millimagnitudes >> >> This data was taken night of 1/13/2013. The data is a series of ~200x120s >> exposures without a filter. >> >> My son Justin and I plus others have data for comparison published here: >> http://var2.astro.cz/ETD/etd.php?STARNAME=CoRoT-1&PLANET=b >> >> ...and now I've bored you all enough ;) >> >> Brian >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For those of you who rushed out to the League's web site S aturday night after learning about the Stellar Evolution program, be warned.... the coordinator is changing a handful of the entries on the observing list. A few changes occurred yesterday and more will be changing in the next day or two. Also, in the Asterisms program, additional changes were made late last week to a few of the objects on the list. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone have any info to put into the Feb. CM? Please send by Wed. evening. Thanks, M
Thanks for the tip that seveal of you guys suggested for the binocular repair. It worked very nicely. As long as I had the stuff I used it to fix a couple of pair of work shoes. I've used the stuff before on other things but it never occured to me it would work so well on rubber. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
George, Sorry for the delayed reply! Meant to respond last night after speaking with the wife, but my son's new CGEM was delivered yesterday (yes, I'm the reason for the rain/snow--at least in the KC area...) and we just had to play! Got a little distracted :D It's a heafty piece of kit! I'd be very happy to speak on the subject of exoplanets at MSRAL. I might have to request a Saturday slot, though. My son will still be in school and that may be finals week for him... Brian On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:25 PM, george allen <geonjod@...>wrote: > ** > > > My cover is blown! > > > Brian, I find this subject fascinating. Would you be able to present a > paper at the regional conference May 17-18? My job is Papers Chair. The > slots are 45 minutes. You might even want your son to assist you. The > meeting will be at the Mahoney State Park lodge, between Omaha and Lincoln, > next to the Strategic Air and Space Museum along I-80. > > Thanks, > > Your Inquisitive Friend George > > > On Jan 28, 2013, at 7:52 PM, "Jay Manifold" jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > > Brian, you're bucking for a speaking gig at an ASKC GM, whether you know > it or not. ;^) > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Brian Tieman wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> I'd like to see an exoplanet. How do I do that? > >>> > >> Here's one :) Well, hopefully, if the pictures come through ok! > >> > >> The picture with a single star circled shows the location of CoRoT-1 in > the > >> field. There's a second image with several stars circled. These mark the > >> comparison stars used to compute light curves. The data plot is three > >> light curves. The x-axis is the image sequence number serving as an > >> arbitrary unit of time. The y-axis is relative magnitude. > >> > >> The V-C2 series (blue) is the difference in magnitude you get when you > >> subtract the magnitude of V--the target star or CoRoT-1 in this > case--from > >> the magnitude of C2--a nearby comparison star of similar magnitude. > >> Similarly, V-C3 (red) is CoRoT-1 minus a second comparison star and > C2-C3 > >> (green) is the difference in magnitude between the comparison stars. > Since > >> we don'e care about absolute magnitudes--only relative differences--I > >> introduced an artificial offset so the three plots appear nicely on the > >> same scale. > >> > >> V-C1 and V-C2 both show a similar change in magnitude vs image frame > while > >> C2-C3 remains constant. C2-C3 remaining constant is a shorthand proof > that > >> neither C2 nor C3 is variable or contributed to the changes in the other > >> two plots--well, there is the possibility that BOTH changed equally at > the > >> same time, but that's statistically unlikely :) Therefor, the changes > >> measured in V-C2 and V-C3 must have come from changes in V alone. The > >> presumption being something eclipsed the star causing it's apparent > >> magnitude to go down. From this data, one needs to take the "planet > >> eclipse" part on faith. From this plot alone one can not make that > >> assertion, but since others have already done the confirmation and all > >> we're doing here is measuring a predicted event, we can assume the pros > got > >> it right and this is a planet ;) > >> > >> This is just a quick analysis of this data to see if I saw the transit > at > >> all. Comparing start/middle/end times for the "dip" in the light curves > of > >> V-C2 and C3 they match very well with the predictions found in the > >> Exoplanet Transit Database for that evening. The ETD has a tool for > >> fitting the light curve and making some further measurements based on > >> what's know about the system. My last reported data on CoRoT-1 run > through > >> the fitting is here: > >> > >> http://var2.astro.cz/EN/tresca/transit-detail.php?id=1261269318 > >> > >> I don't know how this compared yet but it looks pretty good so far. > >> > >> The general stats: > >> CoRoT-1 is a 13.6 magnitude star in Monoceros of about 1.1 Sol mass > >> CoRoT-1 b (the planet) has a period of about 1.5 days it has a mass of > >> approx. 1.5 Jupiters > >> CoRoT-1 b eclipses CoRoT-1 for about 139 minutes each orbit > >> The depth of the eclipse is about 24.7 millimagnitudes > >> > >> This data was taken night of 1/13/2013. The data is a series of > ~200x120s > >> exposures without a filter. > >> > >> My son Justin and I plus others have data for comparison published here: > >> http://var2.astro.cz/ETD/etd.php?STARNAME=CoRoT-1&PLANET=b > >> > >> ...and now I've bored you all enough ;) > >> > >> Brian > >> > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have some cooled cameras made by Photometrics, Coolsnap K4's. Both were bought as 'non functional" because of various reasons. Turns out both had blocked 60mm fans in them which were almost impossible to turn with even a little help manually (one wouldn't turn at all). I bought replacement fans. When I took the back off the camera to get the things out, I found the fans were not mounted on standoffs, plastic or metal, but by some sort of very flexible rubber material that had obviously been applied soluable, like silicon cement. It had very strong adhesive qualities as it is firmly attached to both the aluminum mounting plate and the back of the fan body (plastic). I didn't dissolve the fan plastic, so isn't probably chlorine based (which usually attacks plastic) I'll post some photos in the photo area for a bit so you can see the material as it is with the fans pulled out. see "Jim Stephens Camera" I'd love recommendations as to what goo to buy to make replacements, or reglue these back into the camera. The fans in the picture have the standoffs on several corners. thanks Jim link (if not mangled by email) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/1409588384/pic/list
Yes, I think so. Attached is the (downversioned) excel spread shit with 18 names. If you have room and can see a way clear, you could use a format like the directory so that it is on one page (or front and back of a page) and suggest people clip (maybe with a dotted line and scissors icon around it) and put in their directory. And if they don't have a directory, some are always available at the General Meeting or they can download it from the files area of the ASKC YahooGroups. Of course that means, you or David would need to upload the 2012-2013 directory and the supplement in there and delete the old one that is still there. I notice that what is in there is the year before last and it can be deleted. I am now preparing David's email with deletes and adds to his email list. He should get it in a few minutes. Denise On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Marcia Young <mryoung@....com> wrote: > ** > > > Anyone have any info to put into the Feb. CM? Please send by Wed. > evening. > Thanks, M > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
ummmm.....Yahoo strips attachments. Please send to mryoung@... Thanks!! On Jan 30, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Denise Moser wrote: > Yes, I think so. Attached is the (downversioned) excel spread shit > with 18 > names. If you have room and can see a way clear, you could use a > format > like the directory so that it is on one page (or front and back of a > page) > and suggest people clip (maybe with a dotted line and scissors icon > around > it) and put in their directory. And if they don't have a directory, > some > are always available at the General Meeting or they can download it > from > the files area of the ASKC YahooGroups. > > Of course that means, you or David would need to upload the 2012-2013 > directory and the supplement in there and delete the old one that is > still > there. I notice that what is in there is the year before last and > it can > be deleted. > > I am now preparing David's email with deletes and adds to his email > list. > He should get it in a few minutes. > > Denise > > > > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> > wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Anyone have any info to put into the Feb. CM? Please send by Wed. >> evening. >> Thanks, M >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Hey, if you don't like them, just say so! ;^) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Denise Moser wrote: > > Attached is the (downversioned) excel spread shit with 18 > names.
It's my stupid fingers I don't like. Sorry about the blue typo in the misdirected email about a spread s-h-ee-t I was trying to send to Marcia. (See how careful I am trying to be.) Funny thing is, it was the second time I've done that type this week. Arrgh. On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 3:24 PM, Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...>wrote: > ** > > > Hey, if you don't like them, just say so! ;^) > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Denise Moser wrote: > > > > Attached is the (downversioned) excel spread shit with 18 > > names. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Who is the leader of the rock hunters?
I'm impressed! Damn! On Jan 28, 2013, at 10:48 AM, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > Hi yah George, > > How can you detect exoplanets with amateur telescopes? It is fun (and amazing!). See my two articles: > > Popular level Article in ASTRONOMY Magazine: > > Hudgins, David; "Catch an Extrasolar Planet", Astronomy Magazine, May2002, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p76. > > Abstract: Discusses how to view extrasolar planets. Detection of a planet orbiting a distant star; How it was possible to measure the physical size of the extrasolar planet found orbiting the star; Way that an amateur astronomer could detect such a planet; Telescopes and other equipment needed. > > > > Read the article at http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=2014e0d9-cb8f-4473-b16c-b5a53fad4309%40sessionmgr11&vid=1&hid=21&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=f5h&AN=6413668 > > > > For a more technical artcle with more detail... > > Hudgins, David and Filipovic, Miroslav; Photometric Techniques Using Small College Research Instruments for Study of the Extrasolar Planetary Transits of HD 209458, Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia 19(4) (Nov 2002), p443 - 447 Refereed. > > Read the full paper at http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/2002PASA...19..443H > > > > George, Now....are you sorry that you asked, heh-heh?? > > Cheers - Dave Hudgins > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Hi George, Dick Trentman is member of the Board of Directors for the Minor Planet Patrol. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, george allen wrote: > > Who is the leader of the rock hunters? >
David and Grant: This Saturday is Teacher Resource Day. I have some things ready to go. Such as: Laptop to show Stellarium (2) LCD Projectors Slide Projector (yes, really..they still have a purpose) Earth-Moon system model for example Moon Phase model demo (Tootsie Pops) We could use some of the ASKC/Powell hotel cards and trifolds. I have plastic holders for these. I am trying to construct a Extrasolar Planet demo we used at Goddard Space Flight Center. This model will show how they can simulate wobble and light curve for detection. Simple analogy for kids. The cd they get will have some stuff I submitted earlier. If you have any ideas or things you want to bring,do so and let me know. I will be leaving early, so will Grant with his drive. ***Remember, it isn't at the Student Union. Check original message for location and details. I suspect it is the old gym building. Depending on the weather, I may run over to the Warko and take some pictures afterwards. See you Saturday morning. Joe
If you have a hot plate, bring it. It would be fun to do "Stellar Core Implosions" as a demonstration.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
________________________________
From: jos.wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:25 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Feb 2 Teacher Resource Day
David and Grant:
This Saturday is Teacher Resource Day. I have some things ready to go.
Such as:
Laptop to show Stellarium
(2) LCD Projectors
Slide Projector (yes, really..they still have a purpose)
Earth-Moon system model for example
Moon Phase model demo (Tootsie Pops)
We could use some of the ASKC/Powell hotel cards and trifolds. I have plastic holders for these.
I am trying to construct a Extrasolar Planet demo we used at Goddard Space Flight Center. This model will show how they can simulate wobble and light curve for detection. Simple analogy for kids.
The cd they get will have some stuff I submitted earlier.
If you have any ideas or things you want to bring,do so and let me know. I will be leaving early, so will Grant with his drive.
***Remember, it isn't at the Student Union. Check original message for location and details. I suspect it is the old gym building.
Depending on the weather, I may run over to the Warko and take some pictures afterwards.
See you Saturday morning.
Joe
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Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen <geonjod@...>wrote: > ** > > > Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Don't have hotplate, sorry. I will be there plenty early. I will bring some stuff, but I'm not sure exactly what, yet. We can use whatever you like and reject whatever you don't like or already have on hand. Okay? I have maybe 100 of the Powell/ASKC black and white trifolds that David N. gave me. But that was about two years ago. I'm assuming the info is still current enough and will bring them, also. Sounds like fun. Heck I'm looking forward just to seeing all your demos, but promise to "work", also. Grant 660-441-3775 --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright wrote: > > If you have a hot plate, bring it. It would be fun to do "Stellar Core Implosions" as a demonstration. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: jos.wright > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:25 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Feb 2 Teacher Resource Day > > > > > David and Grant: > > This Saturday is Teacher Resource Day. I have some things ready to go. > > Such as: > Laptop to show Stellarium > (2) LCD Projectors > Slide Projector (yes, really..they still have a purpose) > Earth-Moon system model for example > Moon Phase model demo (Tootsie Pops) > > We could use some of the ASKC/Powell hotel cards and trifolds. I have plastic holders for these. > > I am trying to construct a Extrasolar Planet demo we used at Goddard Space Flight Center. This model will show how they can simulate wobble and light curve for detection. Simple analogy for kids. > > The cd they get will have some stuff I submitted earlier. > > If you have any ideas or things you want to bring,do so and let me know. I will be leaving early, so will Grant with his drive. > > ***Remember, it isn't at the Student Union. Check original message for location and details. I suspect it is the old gym building. > > Depending on the weather, I may run over to the Warko and take some pictures afterwards. > > See you Saturday morning. > > Joe > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Dave: Very interesting. I didn't know you had done this. Do you or anyone else have the digital version of the Astronomy magazine article for the ASKC history archives. I am not a subscriber to this magazine. By the way, the link to the EBSCO site requires an id and password, so I can't read that. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 10:48 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: Exoplanets > > > >Hi yah George, > >How can you detect exoplanets with amateur telescopes? It is fun (and amazing!). See my two articles: > >Popular level Article in ASTRONOMY Magazine: > >Hudgins, David; "Catch an Extrasolar Planet", Astronomy Magazine, May2002, Vol. 30 Issue 5, p76. > >Abstract: Discusses how to view extrasolar planets. Detection of a planet orbiting a distant star; How it was possible to measure the physical size of the extrasolar planet found orbiting the star; Way that an amateur astronomer could detect such a planet; Telescopes and other equipment needed. > >Read the article at http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?sid=2014e0d9-cb8f-4473-b16c-b5a53fad4309%40sessionmgr11&vid=1&hid=21&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=f5h&AN=6413668 > >For a more technical artcle with more detail... > >Hudgins, David and Filipovic, Miroslav; Photometric Techniques Using Small College Research Instruments for Study of the Extrasolar Planetary Transits of HD 209458, Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia 19(4) (Nov 2002), p443 - 447 Refereed. > >Read the full paper at http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/2002PASA...19..443H > >George, Now....are you sorry that you asked, heh-heh?? > >Cheers - Dave Hudgins > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen <geonjod@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Wasn't Rock Hunter an actor in all those old 50's beach movies? On 1/31/2013 2:51 PM, george allen wrote: > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? > > > > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. >> >> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen <geonjod@...>wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? >>
A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. The AIC still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although the scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid tracking to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people who did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest anymore. Expecially since funding for government and university programs has really increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on asteroid and variable stars. On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM, george allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> wrote: > ** > > > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? > > > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young youngmdavid@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. > > > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen geonjod@... > >wrote: > > > >> ** > > >> > >> > >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
What constitutes "enough interest"? I'd like to put my CCD on the 30" and see how deep it can go. I can do ~10mmag precision down to ~mag14 with my 11". Need another magnitude or two deeper and enough photons to cut the precision by an order of magnitude to have a shot at many of the kepler candidates. If it tracks well enough (or preferably guides), the 30" might have a shot. I'd be willing to give it a try anyway :) Brian On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. The AIC > still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although the > scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid tracking > to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people who > did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest anymore. > Expecially since funding for government and university programs has really > increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on > asteroid and variable stars. > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM, george allen <geonjod@...> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? > > > > > > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen geonjod@... > > >wrote: > > > > > >> ** > > > > >> > > >> > > >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David and Marcia Young, Pete Jafferis, John Fitzgerald, and I represented the ASKC tonight at Brookwood Elementary. No clue about attendance. Had volunteers from Rockhurst helping, good to have someone at the entrance to the StarLab. Fun for the kids, sometimes a bit too much fun for the very young. For those times when no adults are inside the planetarium: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PMP35R/Professional-Megaphone--Bullhorn-w-Siren-and-Voice-Recorder Anyone already have one handy that could be borrowed? Kinda miss my Xanax prescription sometimes.
I don't want to just complain about kids. This is a perfect use of the StarLab. Keeps me reminded about the mysteries of mirror function in the planet add-ons for the projector. Seeing the youngsters so excited is not a bad thing. If you're not trying to talk over the fan and pandemonium.
Club members with believable parent voices are welcome to tutor me in the art of effective communication with future club members. Please.
Brookwood fed us pizza again. Very generous of them to promote David Young! See below.
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 1:08 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13
Now accepting commitments for this night. Any takers welcomed.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Peggy Tuttle <ptuttle@...>
Date: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Subject: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13
To: youngmdavid@gmail.com
Dear Dr. Young,
We are co-chairs of the Brookwood Elementary PTA Math & Science Night.
In previous years you have been kind enough to be a presenter in this
fun & educational event for our kids. Your exhibition is always one of
the biggest hits with the children and the community. We are writing
to ask you to join us again this year with the StarLab and telescopes
(weather permitting, of course). Our event is scheduled at the school
from 6:00- 7:30 on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Once again, we will
provide dinner while you set up, and we will have extra volunteers to
help you if you need extra hands.
Please let us know if we can count on seeing you this year. Thanks of
considering us!
Best Regards,
Peggy Tuttle and Laura Salem
Brookwood Elementary School
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It took me a while to find what you were talking about. Now that I recall I did play Dr with a cousin many years ago. Very informative. On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:39 PM, David Neuenschwander <david9660@...>wrote: > ** > > > > David and Marcia Young, Pete Jafferis, John Fitzgerald, and I represented > the ASKC tonight at Brookwood Elementary. No clue about attendance. Had > volunteers from Rockhurst helping, good to have someone at the entrance to > the StarLab. Fun for the kids, sometimes a bit too much fun for the very > young. For those times when no adults are inside the planetarium: > http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PMP35R/Professional-Megaphone--Bullhorn-w-Siren-and-Voice-RecorderAnyone already have one handy that could be borrowed? Kinda miss my Xanax > prescription sometimes. > > I don't want to just complain about kids. This is a perfect use of the > StarLab. Keeps me reminded about the mysteries of mirror function in the > planet add-ons for the projector. Seeing the youngsters so excited is not a > bad thing. If you're not trying to talk over the fan and pandemonium. > > Club members with believable parent voices are welcome to tutor me in the > art of effective communication with future club members. Please. > > Brookwood fed us pizza again. Very generous of them to promote David > Young! See below. > > David Neuenschwander > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young youngmdavid@gmail.com> > To: ASKC ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 1:08 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 > > Now accepting commitments for this night. Any takers welcomed. > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Peggy Tuttle ptuttle@...> > Date: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM > Subject: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 > To: youngmdavid@... > > Dear Dr. Young, > > We are co-chairs of the Brookwood Elementary PTA Math & Science Night. > In previous years you have been kind enough to be a presenter in this > fun & educational event for our kids. Your exhibition is always one of > the biggest hits with the children and the community. We are writing > to ask you to join us again this year with the StarLab and telescopes > (weather permitting, of course). Our event is scheduled at the school > from 6:00- 7:30 on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Once again, we will > provide dinner while you set up, and we will have extra volunteers to > help you if you need extra hands. > > Please let us know if we can count on seeing you this year. Thanks of > considering us! > > Best Regards, > Peggy Tuttle and Laura Salem > Brookwood Elementary School > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We received a request once again for the above mentioned school. We have been there quite a few times. Joe Hi Joe, I'm the co-chair of my son's elementary school Science and Technology night event. Last year, I believe Fred (think it was Fred because I introduced myself and he said that he knew you and Rita) came and set up a display from the Astronomical Society of KC and the kids loved it. We are gearing up for this year's event and would love it if you could have a booth to talk to the kids about Astronomy. We have permission to get some NASA meterorites so that will be a great addition. Here are the details of the event. Please let me know if someone from the Astronomical Society can come. Julie Xiong 913-749-6638 juliexiongksmo@... March 7, from 6-8 pm Thursday Set up will be from 4:00-whenever Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary School 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 250 kids We have permission to get some NASA meterorites _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can be there with my scope. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright wrote: > > We received a request once again for the above mentioned school. We have been there quite a few times. > Joe > > Hi Joe, > I'm the co-chair of my son's elementary school Science and > Technology night event. Last year, I believe Fred (think it was Fred > because I introduced myself and he said that he knew you and Rita) came > and set up a display from the Astronomical Society of KC and the kids loved > it. We are gearing up for this year's event and would love it if you > could have a booth to talk to the kids about Astronomy. We have > permission to get some NASA meterorites so that will be a great addition. > Here are the details of the event. Please let me know > if someone from the Astronomical Society can come. > Julie Xiong > 913-749-6638 > juliexiongksmo@... > March 7, from 6-8 pm Thursday > Set up will > be from 4:00-whenever > Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary School > 1000 > Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 > 250 kids > We have > permission to get some NASA meterorites > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
As any of you who have run the StarLab knows, the interior of it is a perfect noise reflector that becomes almost deafening when filled with excitable young'ns. You really have to keep them calmed down to be able to do anything with them. I particularly "enjoy" it when they start trying to crawl out from under the edges and let a bunch of the air out. Having said that, I have wondered if there would be any support to replace the lamp projector and films that we use inside the StarLab with a fish-eye, LCD color projector system. This is similar to what was done at the Gottlieb, only on a much smaller scale and using a fisheye lens rather than a mirror. It would require a laptop, the projector and the lens. Stellarium is already configurable to project geometrically correct images on such a system to where it could really look like a planetarium. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 10:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 David and Marcia Young, Pete Jafferis, John Fitzgerald, and I represented the ASKC tonight at Brookwood Elementary. No clue about attendance. Had volunteers from Rockhurst helping, good to have someone at the entrance to the StarLab. Fun for the kids, sometimes a bit too much fun for the very young. For those times when no adults are inside the planetarium: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PMP35R/Professional-Megaphone--Bullhorn-w-Siren-and-Voice-Recorder Anyone already have one handy that could be borrowed? Kinda miss my Xanax prescription sometimes. I don't want to just complain about kids. This is a perfect use of the StarLab. Keeps me reminded about the mysteries of mirror function in the planet add-ons for the projector. Seeing the youngsters so excited is not a bad thing. If you're not trying to talk over the fan and pandemonium. Club members with believable parent voices are welcome to tutor me in the art of effective communication with future club members. Please. Brookwood fed us pizza again. Very generous of them to promote David Young! See below. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 Now accepting commitments for this night. Any takers welcomed. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Peggy Tuttle ptuttle@... <mailto:ptuttle%40mindspring.com> > Date: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM Subject: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 To: youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> Dear Dr. Young, We are co-chairs of the Brookwood Elementary PTA Math & Science Night. In previous years you have been kind enough to be a presenter in this fun & educational event for our kids. Your exhibition is always one of the biggest hits with the children and the community. We are writing to ask you to join us again this year with the StarLab and telescopes (weather permitting, of course). Our event is scheduled at the school from 6:00- 7:30 on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Once again, we will provide dinner while you set up, and we will have extra volunteers to help you if you need extra hands. Please let us know if we can count on seeing you this year. Thanks of considering us! Best Regards, Peggy Tuttle and Laura Salem Brookwood Elementary School [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Oh, and duh, THANK YOU David, Marcia, Pete, John and David for braving the cold and all the kids to put on what sounds like a very exciting night! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 10:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 David and Marcia Young, Pete Jafferis, John Fitzgerald, and I represented the ASKC tonight at Brookwood Elementary. No clue about attendance. Had volunteers from Rockhurst helping, good to have someone at the entrance to the StarLab. Fun for the kids, sometimes a bit too much fun for the very young. For those times when no adults are inside the planetarium: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PMP35R/Professional-Megaphone--Bullhorn-w-Siren-and-Voice-Recorder Anyone already have one handy that could be borrowed? Kinda miss my Xanax prescription sometimes. I don't want to just complain about kids. This is a perfect use of the StarLab. Keeps me reminded about the mysteries of mirror function in the planet add-ons for the projector. Seeing the youngsters so excited is not a bad thing. If you're not trying to talk over the fan and pandemonium. Club members with believable parent voices are welcome to tutor me in the art of effective communication with future club members. Please. Brookwood fed us pizza again. Very generous of them to promote David Young! See below. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 Now accepting commitments for this night. Any takers welcomed. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Peggy Tuttle ptuttle@... <mailto:ptuttle%40mindspring.com> > Date: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM Subject: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13 To: youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> Dear Dr. Young, We are co-chairs of the Brookwood Elementary PTA Math & Science Night. In previous years you have been kind enough to be a presenter in this fun & educational event for our kids. Your exhibition is always one of the biggest hits with the children and the community. We are writing to ask you to join us again this year with the StarLab and telescopes (weather permitting, of course). Our event is scheduled at the school from 6:00- 7:30 on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Once again, we will provide dinner while you set up, and we will have extra volunteers to help you if you need extra hands. Please let us know if we can count on seeing you this year. Thanks of considering us! Best Regards, Peggy Tuttle and Laura Salem Brookwood Elementary School [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have already started toying with this idea. I tried it about four years ago with a mirror. What I have been doing for the past year or so it to just use Stellarium with the projector and ceiling. The advantage is that the families get a handout with good astronomy/space websites and free software. My feeling is the chance that a family is more likely to download Steallarium and hopefully continue interest in astronomy.
The trick is getting the right fish eye lens. I was thinking of making a plywood stand for the projector to attach to vertically. Since Stellarium can be operated through the auxiliary VGA output port on the laptop as a second screen, you don't have all the other crap on the background screen. You can also play video clips and other stuff. In some of the gyms, Rita and I have the kids lay on the tumbling mats and we can have larger groups. This has worked out well. Especially where they don't have high ceilings to accommodate the StarLab dome. Also, less setup and quicker breakdown.
I really want to find other lenses that my work with the little PICO projector David Y. and I have. The run on battery for about three or four hours and have nearly no heat output. For the small dome projection, they would be good. We have actually used it at the Warko.
Joe
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 12:06 PM
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13
As any of you who have run the StarLab knows, the interior of it is a perfect noise reflector that becomes almost deafening when filled with excitable young'ns. You really have to keep them calmed down to be able to do anything with them. I particularly "enjoy" it when they start trying to crawl out from under the edges and let a bunch of the air out.
Having said that, I have wondered if there would be any support to replace the lamp projector and films that we use inside the StarLab with a fish-eye, LCD color projector system. This is similar to what was done at the Gottlieb, only on a much smaller scale and using a fisheye lens rather than a mirror. It would require a laptop, the projector and the lens. Stellarium is already configurable to project geometrically correct images on such a system to where it could really look like a planetarium.
Rick Henderson
From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 10:40 PM
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13
David and Marcia Young, Pete Jafferis, John Fitzgerald, and I represented the ASKC tonight at Brookwood Elementary. No clue about attendance. Had volunteers from Rockhurst helping, good to have someone at the entrance to the StarLab. Fun for the kids, sometimes a bit too much fun for the very young. For those times when no adults are inside the planetarium: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PMP35R/Professional-Megaphone--Bullhorn-w-Siren-and-Voice-Recorder Anyone already have one handy that could be borrowed? Kinda miss my Xanax prescription sometimes.
I don't want to just complain about kids. This is a perfect use of the StarLab. Keeps me reminded about the mysteries of mirror function in the planet add-ons for the projector. Seeing the youngsters so excited is not a bad thing. If you're not trying to talk over the fan and pandemonium.
Club members with believable parent voices are welcome to tutor me in the art of effective communication with future club members. Please.
Brookwood fed us pizza again. Very generous of them to promote David Young! See below.
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com >
To: ASKC mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com >
Sent: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 1:08 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13
Now accepting commitments for this night. Any takers welcomed.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Peggy Tuttle mailto:ptuttle%40mindspring.com >
Date: Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Subject: Brookwood Math & Science Night 1/31/13
To: mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com
Dear Dr. Young,
We are co-chairs of the Brookwood Elementary PTA Math & Science Night.
In previous years you have been kind enough to be a presenter in this
fun & educational event for our kids. Your exhibition is always one of
the biggest hits with the children and the community. We are writing
to ask you to join us again this year with the StarLab and telescopes
(weather permitting, of course). Our event is scheduled at the school
from 6:00- 7:30 on Thursday, January 31, 2013. Once again, we will
provide dinner while you set up, and we will have extra volunteers to
help you if you need extra hands.
Please let us know if we can count on seeing you this year. Thanks of
considering us!
Best Regards,
Peggy Tuttle and Laura Salem
Brookwood Elementary School
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#1) Teri Dooley Day Camp Director Service Unit 608 816-453-1320-home 816-876-78397-cell terdool123@... fallonmadrigal@... dontpresmybutton@... Mondayto Friday July 22-26 (Each Day) Camp New Hope Holt, MO 9 am to 3 pm Girl Scouts in the Future or Girl Scouts in Outer Space Our hopes and dreams are that we can do this in the basement of a house there at camp. Cover up the windows and make it black and with a projector or powerpoint show the girls the activity on the ceiling. To cool off from being outside they can lay on the cool floor and watch your demonstration. K to Jr. High School: Unit 1 will be all the kindergarten girls Unit 10 will be 5-6 graders 130 kids ********************************************************************************* #2) Tammy Thomas tammysplc@... July 11th, Wednesday night 7:00 pm Tall Oaks Conference Center Linwood KS 100 girls We would definitely like viewing and probably some other activities as well. What do you offer and how much is the cost? ***************************************************************************** The first camp was interested ina daily program...I don't think so. The second camp should be easier to accomodate. I am going to suggest a donation to the ASKC for $75 plus a$1 per girl. Any thoughts? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Brian, I didn't intend to ignore you but your mail went to my junk mail for some strange reason. I hope I have made the email reroute to my ASKC folder for future mail. David is right about all the problems we had on the 30" for the last 3 years. The wiring, cables and computers need to be set up again and I don't have the computer knowledge to do the installations. I can help but I need my "supervisors" and the OD to to get it done right. With the AP8 ccd camera we were able "on good cold nights" to reach mag 22-24 with multiples of 36 stacked (40 second) images. The AP 8 camera needed to cool down to -35 to -50 centigrade to achieve the results mentioned above. Of course seeing had to be very good too. My thoughts on this subject is .... the government now seems to be discouraging any of the work we used to do since they now have larger automated "government" observatories doing what we did when the program was ramping up 10 to 13 years ago. They needed us then, but now I think they don't need us as much as they need the "work" for the "professionals." dt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Tieman" <bjtieman@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > What constitutes "enough interest"? > > I'd like to put my CCD on the 30" and see how deep it can go. I can do > ~10mmag precision down to ~mag14 with my 11". Need another magnitude or > two deeper and enough photons to cut the precision by an order of > magnitude > to have a shot at many of the kepler candidates. If it tracks well enough > (or preferably guides), the 30" might have a shot. I'd be willing to give > it a try anyway :) > > Brian > > > > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> > wrote: > >> A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. The >> AIC >> still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although the >> scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid >> tracking >> to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people who >> did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest anymore. >> Expecially since funding for government and university programs has >> really >> increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on >> asteroid and variable stars. >> >> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM, george allen <geonjod@...> >> wrote: >> >> > ** >> > >> > >> > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? >> > >> > >> > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> > >> > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. >> > > >> > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen geonjod@... >> > >wrote: >> > > >> > >> ** >> > >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? >> > > >> > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ------------------------------------ >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
See if Brian or Marty want to help out? hmmmm. maybe not. I can probably help with either assuming I'm in the country. That may be in the middle of a Northern Ireland trip. On another note. Little whitey is gone along with the welder. Just sold it. On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 1:45 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > > #1) > Teri > Dooley Day Camp Director Service Unit > 608 > 816-453-1320-home > 816-876-78397-cell > terdool123@... > fallonmadrigal@... > dontpresmybutton@... > Monday to Friday July > 22-26 (Each Day) > Camp New Hope > Holt, MO > 9 am to 3 pm > Girl > Scouts in the Future or Girl Scouts in Outer Space > Our > hopes and dreams are that we can do this in the basement of a house there > at > camp. Cover up the windows and make it black and with a projector or > powerpoint > show the girls the activity on the ceiling. To cool off from being outside > they > can lay on the cool floor and watch your demonstration. > K > to Jr. High School: Unit 1 will be all the kindergarten girls Unit 10 will > be 5-6 > graders > 130 > kids > > ********************************************************************************* > #2) > Tammy Thomas > tammysplc@... > July > 11th, Wednesday night > 7:00 > pm > Tall > Oaks Conference Center > Linwood > KS > 100 girls > We would definitely like viewing and probably some other > activities as well. What do you offer and how much is the cost? > > > ***************************************************************************** > The first camp was interested in a daily program...I don't think so. > The second camp should be easier to accomodate. > > I am going to suggest a donation to the ASKC for $75 plus a$1 per girl. > > Any thoughts? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It's a long way out to Linwood for most people. Many of the people who might help out live pretty far to the south. People like Grant, Brian, Marty, David N and a bunch of other people would have to drive almost 200 miles to participate at Tall Oaks and gas isn't getting any cheaper! The distance will cut way down on our ability to staff it. If you think we can do it will just a couple of us then I'm in for Tall Oaks. I'm not sure how well the basement idea for the Holt group would work but its even further for most of the members, yourself loof gas is really going to affect people's willingness to drive out to these remote evnets. > > On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 1:45 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> >> #1) >> Teri >> Dooley Day Camp Director Service Unit >> 608 >> 816-453-1320-home >> 816-876-78397-cell >> terdool123@... >> fallonmadrigal@... >> dontpresmybutton@... >> Monday to Friday July >> 22-26 (Each Day) >> Camp New Hope >> Holt, MO >> 9 am to 3 pm >> Girl >> Scouts in the Future or Girl Scouts in Outer Space >> Our >> hopes and dreams are that we can do this in the basement of a house there >> at >> camp. Cover up the windows and make it black and with a projector or >> powerpoint >> show the girls the activity on the ceiling. To cool off from being >> outside they >> can lay on the cool floor and watch your demonstration. >> K >> to Jr. High School: Unit 1 will be all the kindergarten girls Unit 10 >> will be 5-6 >> graders >> 130 >> kids >> >> ********************************************************************************* >> #2) >> Tammy Thomas >> tammysplc@... >> July >> 11th, Wednesday night >> 7:00 >> pm >> Tall >> Oaks Conference Center >> Linwood >> KS >> 100 girls >> We would definitely like viewing and probably some other >> activities as well. What do you offer and how much is the cost? >> >> >> ***************************************************************************** >> The first camp was interested in a daily program...I don't think so. >> The second camp should be easier to accomodate. >> >> I am going to suggest a donation to the ASKC for $75 plus a$1 per girl. >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Joe >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Joseph S. Wright >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >> Design Detailing Cadd >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Auto correct or the touch pad somehow made the cost of gas into yourself. WTH? Maybe I should stick to the voice recognition on the smart phone. At least it comes up with some REALLY funny stuff. On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 2:56 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > It's a long way out to Linwood for most people. Many of the people who > might help out live pretty far to the south. People like Grant, Brian, > Marty, David N and a bunch of other people would have to drive almost 200 > miles to participate at Tall Oaks and gas isn't getting any cheaper! The > distance will cut way down on our ability to staff it. If you think we can > do it will just a couple of us then I'm in for Tall Oaks. I'm not sure how > well the basement idea for the Holt group would work but its even further > for most of the members, yourself loof gas is really going to affect > people's willingness to drive out to these remote evnets. > > >> On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 1:45 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> >>> #1) >>> Teri >>> Dooley Day Camp Director Service Unit >>> 608 >>> 816-453-1320-home >>> 816-876-78397-cell >>> terdool123@... >>> fallonmadrigal@... >>> dontpresmybutton@... >>> Monday to Friday July >>> 22-26 (Each Day) >>> Camp New Hope >>> Holt, MO >>> 9 am to 3 pm >>> Girl >>> Scouts in the Future or Girl Scouts in Outer Space >>> Our >>> hopes and dreams are that we can do this in the basement of a house >>> there at >>> camp. Cover up the windows and make it black and with a projector or >>> powerpoint >>> show the girls the activity on the ceiling. To cool off from being >>> outside they >>> can lay on the cool floor and watch your demonstration. >>> K >>> to Jr. High School: Unit 1 will be all the kindergarten girls Unit 10 >>> will be 5-6 >>> graders >>> 130 >>> kids >>> >>> ********************************************************************************* >>> #2) >>> Tammy Thomas >>> tammysplc@... >>> July >>> 11th, Wednesday night >>> 7:00 >>> pm >>> Tall >>> Oaks Conference Center >>> Linwood >>> KS >>> 100 girls >>> We would definitely like viewing and probably some other >>> activities as well. What do you offer and how much is the cost? >>> >>> >>> ***************************************************************************** >>> The first camp was interested in a daily program...I don't think so. >>> The second camp should be easier to accomodate. >>> >>> I am going to suggest a donation to the ASKC for $75 plus a$1 per girl. >>> >>> Any thoughts? >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> __________________________________________________________ >>> Joseph S. Wright >>> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >>> Office (913) 208-0924 >>> Design Detailing Cadd >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I stumbled onto this website a few weeks ago looking for research projects.
http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/apr/HQ12-121_OSIRIS-REx_Outreach_NEOs.html
NASA Mission Wants Amateur Astronomers to Target Asteroids
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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From: D Trentman <dtrent@...>
To: Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...>; ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com>; Richard Fredrick <gazer649@...>; 'David Young' <dyoung8@....com>
Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks
Brian,
I didn't intend to ignore you but your mail went to my junk mail for some
strange reason. I hope I have made the email reroute to my ASKC folder for
future mail.
David is right about all the problems we had on the 30" for the last 3
years. The wiring, cables and computers need to be set up again and I
don't have the computer knowledge to do the installations. I can help but I
need my "supervisors" and the OD to to get it done right. With the AP8 ccd
camera we were able "on good cold nights" to reach mag 22-24 with multiples
of 36 stacked (40 second) images.
The AP 8 camera needed to cool down to -35 to -50 centigrade to achieve the
results mentioned above. Of course seeing had to be very good too.
My thoughts on this subject is .... the government now seems to be
discouraging any of the work we used to do since they now have larger
automated "government" observatories doing what we did when the program was
ramping up 10 to 13 years ago. They needed us then, but now I think they
don't need us as much as they need the "work" for the "professionals."
dt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Tieman" mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks
> What constitutes "enough interest"?
>
> I'd like to put my CCD on the 30" and see how deep it can go. I can do
> ~10mmag precision down to ~mag14 with my 11". Need another magnitude or
> two deeper and enough photons to cut the precision by an order of
> magnitude
> to have a shot at many of the kepler candidates. If it tracks well enough
> (or preferably guides), the 30" might have a shot. I'd be willing to give
> it a try anyway :)
>
> Brian
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>
> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM, David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>
> wrote:
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>> A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. The
>> AIC
>> still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although the
>> scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid
>> tracking
>> to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people who
>> did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest anymore.
>> Expecially since funding for government and university programs has
>> really
>> increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on
>> asteroid and variable stars.
>>
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>> wrote:
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>> > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years.
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Article in the current Amateur Astronomy Magazine about renting the 60" Hale Telescope for the evening or possibly several nights. Need at least 25 people to do this. http://www.mtwilson.edu/60-inch/60inVisitorPackage.pdf Wouldn't that be fun? Dan
Or perhaps rent the 100" scope? http://www.mtwilson.edu/100inObs.php I'm drooling already! Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danj" wrote: > > Article in the current Amateur Astronomy Magazine about renting the 60" Hale Telescope for the evening or possibly several nights. Need at least 25 people to do this. > http://www.mtwilson.edu/60-inch/60inVisitorPackage.pdf > > Wouldn't that be fun? Dan >
The 60 inch used to be $3000 / night. The limit is 25 people due to parking concerns at the site, not "at least 25 needed". I see the new fee is $1700. I know the OCA usually puts together a group once a year and tries to price the per person price @ 300, so 5 or 6 could easily swing this. Winter would be better, as I think the sessions are from sundown to sunrise. Only factor is the reschedule if you are not able to just go when a rescheduled night would happen because you are traveling to the LA area for this. I'd sure love to do this some time. Jim On 2/1/2013 1:23 PM, danj wrote: > Or perhaps rent the 100" scope? > http://www.mtwilson.edu/100inObs.php > > I'm drooling already! Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danj" wrote: >> Article in the current Amateur Astronomy Magazine about renting the 60" Hale Telescope for the evening or possibly several nights. Need at least 25 people to do this. >> http://www.mtwilson.edu/60-inch/60inVisitorPackage.pdf >> >> Wouldn't that be fun? Dan >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
I'll be there. Hopefully we will have better weather than the last two school nights. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Fri, February 1, 2013 8:49:29 AM Subject: [ASKC] School Night Oak Park Carpenter We received a request once again for the above mentioned school. We have been there quite a few times. Joe Hi Joe, I'm the co-chair of my son's elementary school Science and Technology night event. Last year, I believe Fred (think it was Fred because I introduced myself and he said that he knew you and Rita) came and set up a display from the Astronomical Society of KC and the kids loved it. We are gearing up for this year's event and would love it if you could have a booth to talk to the kids about Astronomy. We have permission to get some NASA meterorites so that will be a great addition. Here are the details of the event. Please let me know if someone from the Astronomical Society can come. Julie Xiong 913-749-6638 juliexiongksmo@... March 7, from 6-8 pm Thursday Set up will be from 4:00-whenever Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary School 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 250 kids We have permission to get some NASA meterorites __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
All we need now is someone willing to take the time to get the stuff set up again and learn the software. This should be something we could interest UMKC, JCCC, or KU students in doing. We already know we can get to 21st mag which is deeper than most can go and that is using old equipment. If we could get some real interest from students we could justify spending a few thousand on a new(er) camera with a faster download time. We could start with the 12" and if people were serious about a commitment we could get the 30" on line in a month or so. On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > I stumbled onto this website a few weeks ago looking for research projects. > > > http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/apr/HQ12-121_OSIRIS-REx_Outreach_NEOs.html > > NASA Mission Wants Amateur Astronomers to Target Asteroids > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: D Trentman dtrent@...> > To: Brian Tieman bjtieman@...>; ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Cc: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@...>; Richard Fredrick > gazer649@...>; 'David Young' dyoung8@...> > Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 1:46 PM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > > > Brian, > I didn't intend to ignore you but your mail went to my junk mail for some > strange reason. I hope I have made the email reroute to my ASKC folder for > future mail. > David is right about all the problems we had on the 30" for the last 3 > years. The wiring, cables and computers need to be set up again and I > don't have the computer knowledge to do the installations. I can help but > I > need my "supervisors" and the OD to to get it done right. With the AP8 ccd > camera we were able "on good cold nights" to reach mag 22-24 with > multiples > of 36 stacked (40 second) images. > The AP 8 camera needed to cool down to -35 to -50 centigrade to achieve > the > results mentioned above. Of course seeing had to be very good too. > > My thoughts on this subject is .... the government now seems to be > discouraging any of the work we used to do since they now have larger > automated "government" observatories doing what we did when the program > was > ramping up 10 to 13 years ago. They needed us then, but now I think they > don't need us as much as they need the "work" for the "professionals." > > dt > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brian Tieman" mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com> > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:45 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > What constitutes "enough interest"? > > > > I'd like to put my CCD on the 30" and see how deep it can go. I can do > > ~10mmag precision down to ~mag14 with my 11". Need another magnitude or > > two deeper and enough photons to cut the precision by an order of > > magnitude > > to have a shot at many of the kepler candidates. If it tracks well enough > > (or preferably guides), the 30" might have a shot. I'd be willing to give > > it a try anyway :) > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM, David Young mailto: > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > >> A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. The > >> AIC > >> still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although the > >> scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid > >> tracking > >> to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people > who > >> did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest anymore. > >> Expecially since funding for government and university programs has > >> really > >> increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on > >> asteroid and variable stars. > >> > >> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM, george allen mailto: > geonjod%40earthlink.net> > > >> wrote: > >> > >> > ** > >> > > >> > > >> > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? > >> > > >> > > >> > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young mailto: > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> wrote: > >> > > >> > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. > >> > > > >> > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen mailto: > geonjod%40earthlink.net > > >> > >wrote: > >> > > > >> > >> ** > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > ------------------------------------ > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > Yahoo! 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Any takers? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lisa Winter <lwinter@...> Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM Subject: library program To: "askc_powell_reservations@..." <askc_powell_reservations@...> Hi, I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. Thanks, Lisa Winter Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo ------------------------------ Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not that of Mid-Continent Public Library. ------------------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks John and Pete. Maybe you can inspire some interest in science in one or two kids. On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@att.net> wrote: > ** > > > I'll be there. Hopefully we will have better weather than the last two > school > nights. > > John Fitzgerald > > ________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright jos.wright@...> > To: ASKC askc@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Fri, February 1, 2013 8:49:29 AM > Subject: [ASKC] School Night Oak Park Carpenter > > > We received a request once again for the above mentioned school. We have > been > there quite a few times. > Joe > > Hi Joe, > I'm the co-chair of my son's elementary school Science and > Technology night event. Last year, I believe Fred (think it was Fred > because I introduced myself and he said that he knew you and Rita) came > and set up a display from the Astronomical Society of KC and the kids loved > it. We are gearing up for this year's event and would love it if you > could have a booth to talk to the kids about Astronomy. We have > permission to get some NASA meterorites so that will be a great addition. > Here are the details of the event. Please let me know > if someone from the Astronomical Society can come. > Julie Xiong > 913-749-6638 > juliexiongksmo@gmail.com > March 7, from 6-8 pm Thursday > Set up will > be from 4:00-whenever > Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary School > 1000 > Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 > 250 kids > We have > permission to get some NASA meterorites > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That's in my neck of the woods. There's a Mexican restaurant nearby also.
I will make contact with Lisa.
Joe
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To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 4:08 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program
Any takers?
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to
Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us
in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program
interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work
with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you.
Thanks,
Lisa Winter
Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo
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Hmmm, does that mean we should "rent" our 30 inch for $1500 per night? We have a much bigger parking lot, too. Or should it be by area size of the mirror, in which case it should be about $750 per night? And reduce the size of the parking lot to match? At $50 per night plus a few bucks per head, boy, are WE a bargain, even if we're not on top of a mountain. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 3:38 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Rent 60" Hale Telescope at Mt. Wilson The 60 inch used to be $3000 / night. The limit is 25 people due to parking concerns at the site, not "at least 25 needed". I see the new fee is $1700. I know the OCA usually puts together a group once a year and tries to price the per person price @ 300, so 5 or 6 could easily swing this. Winter would be better, as I think the sessions are from sundown to sunrise. Only factor is the reschedule if you are not able to just go when a rescheduled night would happen because you are traveling to the LA area for this. I'd sure love to do this some time. Jim On 2/1/2013 1:23 PM, danj wrote: > Or perhaps rent the 100" scope? > http://www.mtwilson.edu/100inObs.php > > I'm drooling already! Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "danj" wrote: >> Article in the current Amateur Astronomy Magazine about renting the 60" Hale Telescope for the evening or possibly several nights. Need at least 25 people to do this. >> http://www.mtwilson.edu/60-inch/60inVisitorPackage.pdf >> >> Wouldn't that be fun? Dan >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I like doing the library gigs, but I don't want to answer until we decide IF and WHEN we have HOASP 2013. Right now, it looks like we'll all be available for October this year. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 4:08 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program Any takers? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lisa Winter lwinter@... <mailto:lwinter%40mymcpl.org> > Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM Subject: library program To: "askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> " askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> > Hi, I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. Thanks, Lisa Winter Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo ------------------------------ Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not that of Mid-Continent Public Library. ------------------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
WAIT! Joe! Does this mean you're not going to volunteer for the HOASP? GoASP! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 4:17 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: library program That's in my neck of the woods. There's a Mexican restaurant nearby also. I will make contact with Lisa. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 4:08 PM Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program Any takers? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lisa Winter mailto:lwinter%40mymcpl.org> Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM Subject: library program To: "mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org" mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> Hi, I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. Thanks, Lisa Winter Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo ------------------------------ Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not that of Mid-Continent Public Library. ------------------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The web page is posted for MSRALCON 2013, will be held May 17-18. Also linked on AL site. It is a full two day event, Friday & Saturday. NOT JUST SATURDAY! And I am still asking for papers. You got a burr under your saddle you want to vent? Here is your chance! On Feb 1, 2013, at 4:58 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > I like doing the library gigs, but I don't want to answer until we decide IF > and WHEN we have HOASP 2013. > > > > Right now, it looks like we'll all be available for October this year. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David > Young > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 4:08 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program > > > > > > Any takers? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Lisa Winter lwinter@... <mailto:lwinter%40mymcpl.org> > > Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM > Subject: library program > To: "askc_powell_reservations@... > <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> " > askc_powell_reservations@... > <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> > > > Hi, > > I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to > Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us > in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program > interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work > with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. > > Thanks, > > Lisa Winter > > Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo > > ------------------------------ > Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not > that of Mid-Continent Public Library. > ------------------------------ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Here's a burr without the saddle: What does MSRALCON 2013 have to do with Library Programs? These threads can get confusing enough without SQUIRREL!!!!! adding non sequiturs. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george allen Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 5:26 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: library program The web page is posted for MSRALCON 2013, will be held May 17-18. Also linked on AL site. It is a full two day event, Friday & Saturday. NOT JUST SATURDAY! And I am still asking for papers. You got a burr under your saddle you want to vent? Here is your chance! On Feb 1, 2013, at 4:58 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > I like doing the library gigs, but I don't want to answer until we decide IF > and WHEN we have HOASP 2013. > > > > Right now, it looks like we'll all be available for October this year. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of David > Young > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 4:08 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program > > > > > > Any takers? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Lisa Winter lwinter@... <mailto:lwinter%40mymcpl.org> > > Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM > Subject: library program > To: "askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> > " > askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> > > > > Hi, > > I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to > Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us > in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program > interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work > with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. > > Thanks, > > Lisa Winter > > Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo > > ------------------------------ > Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not > that of Mid-Continent Public Library. > ------------------------------ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Where? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Feb 1, 2013, at 5:35 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Here's a burr without the saddle: > > What does MSRALCON 2013 have to do with Library Programs? > > These threads can get confusing enough without > > SQUIRREL!!!!! > > adding non sequiturs. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george > allen > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 5:26 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Cc: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: library program > > The web page is posted for MSRALCON 2013, will be held May 17-18. Also > linked on AL site. It is a full two day event, Friday & Saturday. NOT JUST > SATURDAY! > > And I am still asking for papers. You got a burr under your saddle you want > to vent? Here is your chance! > > On Feb 1, 2013, at 4:58 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... > > wrote: > > > I like doing the library gigs, but I don't want to answer until we decide > IF > > and WHEN we have HOASP 2013. > > > > > > > > Right now, it looks like we'll all be available for October this year. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of > David > > Young > > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 4:08 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program > > > > > > > > > > > > Any takers? > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Lisa Winter lwinter@... > > > Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM > > Subject: library program > > To: "askc_powell_reservations@... > > > " > > askc_powell_reservations@... > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to > > Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us > > in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program > > interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work > > with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Lisa Winter > > > > Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo > > > > ------------------------------ > > Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not > > that of Mid-Continent Public Library. > > ------------------------------ > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the foam rubber location on the web. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jan 28, 2013, at 11:14 AM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...m> wrote: > If you use "pluck foam" you won't need to do much cutting. > > Google "pluck foam" or try this outfit: > http://www.thefoamfactory.com/packagingfoam/picknpluckcr.html > > > Gary Pittman > > On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 2:28 AM, Mary Snider <marysnider13@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> If you find some foam please let me know where. I need to get some also >> and then I will probably need to cut it. Thanks Mary >> >> ________________________________ >> From: David Young youngmdavid@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:49 PM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] cutting foam. >> >> >> If you find it, I can loan you this gizzmo so you can shape it. Let us know >> if you find some.. I keep small amounts around for various packing and >> padding needs but it sounds like you are looking for a significant >> amount. >> On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Randy Thompson randiwe269@... >>> wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> I would like to buy some foam. I really would like to get some very firm >>> foam. >>> >>> Under Spacious Skies, >>> Randy Thompson >>> >>> >>> On Jan 27, 2013, at 4:06 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: >>> >>>> In case anyone ever has a need for making some custom cuts in foam or >>>> styrofoam, I have an electic "wand" that does a nice job. Sometimes it >>>> tough to get nice custom cuts witha razor knife. I used it to customize >>>> the case for the Solar Max so you don't need a pry bar to get it out of >>> the >>>> case:-) The factory fit was way too tight. >>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Hey, that sounds like great fun. I would go for the 100" if available. So much history. Could a group do Mt. Wilson, JPL, and Palomar in one trip? Dave H. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe - that's not far from my house. I did give a program for them a number of years ago. Let me know what you find out; I'm willing to do a program myself or help you with one and bring my scope. The only nite that I can't do it is on Sat, Oct 19th, when my team does our Mars program Elizabeth Brown > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 4:08 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program > > > > > Any takers? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Lisa Winter mailto:lwinter%40mymcpl.org> > Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM > Subject: library program > To: "mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org" mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> > > Hi, > > I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to > Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us > in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program > interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work > with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. > > Thanks, > > Lisa Winter > > Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo > > ------------------------------ > Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not > that of Mid-Continent Public Library. > ------------------------------ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
To honor groundhog day, Kathy and I will be eating at the Blue Springs mexican restaurant for fajitas. We will arive around noon Sat. Please join us. Gil and Kathy Machin
I always wondered what they put in fajitas. Have fun and enjoy the day! Wish I could join you. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gil Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 9:52 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] off topic groundhog day To honor groundhog day, Kathy and I will be eating at the Blue Springs mexican restaurant for fajitas. We will arive around noon Sat. Please join us. Gil and Kathy Machin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Whoops, hit the wrong email. These little screens and my fat fingers. Can you ever forgive me? On Feb 1, 2013, at 5:35 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Here's a burr without the saddle: > > > > What does MSRALCON 2013 have to do with Library Programs? > > > > These threads can get confusing enough without > > > > SQUIRREL!!!!! > > > > adding non sequiturs. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george > allen > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 5:26 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Cc: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: library program > > > > > > The web page is posted for MSRALCON 2013, will be held May 17-18. Also > linked on AL site. It is a full two day event, Friday & Saturday. NOT JUST > SATURDAY! > > And I am still asking for papers. You got a burr under your saddle you want > to vent? Here is your chance! > > On Feb 1, 2013, at 4:58 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... > <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > >> I like doing the library gigs, but I don't want to answer until we decide > IF >> and WHEN we have HOASP 2013. >> >> >> >> Right now, it looks like we'll all be available for October this year. >> >> >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> >> >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > David >> Young >> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 4:08 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> >> Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program >> >> >> >> >> >> Any takers? >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Lisa Winter lwinter@mymcpl.org <mailto:lwinter%40mymcpl.org> > >> Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM >> Subject: library program >> To: "askc_powell_reservations@... > <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> >> " >> askc_powell_reservations@... > <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> >> >> Hi, >> >> I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to >> Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us >> in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program >> interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work >> with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Lisa Winter >> >> Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo >> >> ------------------------------ >> Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not >> that of Mid-Continent Public Library. >> ------------------------------ >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Ah, George. I just can't resist the opportunity when a straight line presents itself. I was hoping to be more funny than anything else. Plus, I'm sure I have been guilty of going off topic as much as anyone. Maybe we should bring some librarians to MSRALCON? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of george allen Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 2:01 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: library program Whoops, hit the wrong email. These little screens and my fat fingers. Can you ever forgive me? On Feb 1, 2013, at 5:35 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > Here's a burr without the saddle: > > > > What does MSRALCON 2013 have to do with Library Programs? > > > > These threads can get confusing enough without > > > > SQUIRREL!!!!! > > > > adding non sequiturs. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of george > allen > Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 5:26 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Cc: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: library program > > > > > > The web page is posted for MSRALCON 2013, will be held May 17-18. Also > linked on AL site. It is a full two day event, Friday & Saturday. NOT JUST > SATURDAY! > > And I am still asking for papers. You got a burr under your saddle you want > to vent? Here is your chance! > > On Feb 1, 2013, at 4:58 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > > wrote: > >> I like doing the library gigs, but I don't want to answer until we decide > IF >> and WHEN we have HOASP 2013. >> >> >> >> Right now, it looks like we'll all be available for October this year. >> >> >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> >> >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > David >> Young >> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 4:08 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> >> Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: library program >> >> >> >> >> >> Any takers? >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Lisa Winter lwinter@... <mailto:lwinter%40mymcpl.org> > >> Date: Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:25 PM >> Subject: library program >> To: "askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> > >> " >> askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations%40askc.org> > >> >> Hi, >> >> I was wondering if anyone from your group would be interested in coming to >> Mid-Continent Public Library - claycomo branch and doing a program for us >> in October of this year. I think our patrons would find a star program >> interesting and informative. Our branch would love the opportunity to work >> with your society. Let me know if this would be of interest to you. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Lisa Winter >> >> Mid-Continent Public Library - Claycomo >> >> ------------------------------ >> Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions expressed are personal and not >> that of Mid-Continent Public Library. >> ------------------------------ >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm a new member but I'd love to help someone get the system up and going. I come from a CompSci background so I can probably help with the software side of it, but willing to learn anything. Gary --- In ASKC@...m, David Young wrote: > > All we need now is someone willing to take the time to get the stuff set up > again and learn the software. This should be something we could interest > UMKC, JCCC, or KU students in doing. We already know we can get to 21st mag > which is deeper than most can go and that is using old equipment. If we > could get some real interest from students we could justify spending a few > thousand on a new(er) camera with a faster download time. We could start > with the 12" and if people were serious about a commitment we could get the > 30" on line in a month or so. > > On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I stumbled onto this website a few weeks ago looking for research projects. > > > > > > http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/apr/HQ12-121_OSIRIS-REx_Outreach_NEOs.html > > > > NASA Mission Wants Amateur Astronomers to Target Asteroids > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: D Trentman dtrent@...> > > To: Brian Tieman bjtieman@...>; ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Cc: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@...>; Richard Fredrick > > gazer649@...>; 'David Young' dyoung8@...> > > Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 1:46 PM > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > > > > > > > > Brian, > > I didn't intend to ignore you but your mail went to my junk mail for some > > strange reason. I hope I have made the email reroute to my ASKC folder for > > future mail. > > David is right about all the problems we had on the 30" for the last 3 > > years. The wiring, cables and computers need to be set up again and I > > don't have the computer knowledge to do the installations. I can help but > > I > > need my "supervisors" and the OD to to get it done right. With the AP8 ccd > > camera we were able "on good cold nights" to reach mag 22-24 with > > multiples > > of 36 stacked (40 second) images. > > The AP 8 camera needed to cool down to -35 to -50 centigrade to achieve > > the > > results mentioned above. Of course seeing had to be very good too. > > > > My thoughts on this subject is .... the government now seems to be > > discouraging any of the work we used to do since they now have larger > > automated "government" observatories doing what we did when the program > > was > > ramping up 10 to 13 years ago. They needed us then, but now I think they > > don't need us as much as they need the "work" for the "professionals." > > > > dt > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Brian Tieman" mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com> > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:45 PM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > > > What constitutes "enough interest"? > > > > > > I'd like to put my CCD on the 30" and see how deep it can go. I can do > > > ~10mmag precision down to ~mag14 with my 11". Need another magnitude or > > > two deeper and enough photons to cut the precision by an order of > > > magnitude > > > to have a shot at many of the kepler candidates. If it tracks well enough > > > (or preferably guides), the 30" might have a shot. I'd be willing to give > > > it a try anyway :) > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM, David Young mailto: > > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > > wrote: > > > > > >> A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. The > > >> AIC > > >> still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although the > > >> scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid > > >> tracking > > >> to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people > > who > > >> did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest anymore. > > >> Expecially since funding for government and university programs has > > >> really > > >> increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on > > >> asteroid and variable stars. > > >> > > >> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM, george allen mailto: > > geonjod%40earthlink.net> > > > > >> wrote: > > >> > > >> > ** > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young mailto: > > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> wrote: > > >> > > > >> > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. > > >> > > > > >> > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen mailto: > > geonjod%40earthlink.net > > > > >> > >wrote: > > >> > > > > >> > >> ** > > >> > > > >> > >> > > >> > >> > > >> > >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > ------------------------------------ > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> ------------------------------------ > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Computer experience is not required, BUT it is greatly appreciated and usually in short supply. I read through a couple of the websites and it looks interesting. And I would love to see Powell used for science again. Currently, the priority is to get the AIC back up and running and we should be very close to making that a reality. In the meantime, if anyone is interested in discussing setting up a NEO effort at Powell, please email me directly at rhenderson1@.... Please include your name (first and last, please), a phone or cell number, and anything else you think pertinent and I will plan on scheduling a get together with everyone to discuss this project in detail. You do NOT have to be a computer geek or techy type to be involved with this. If you have an interest in learning, doing science and adding to the overall experiences that are available at Powell, please let me know within the next couple of weeks. I would like to add that if we can organize enough people to do this, I think this would make an excellent program to offer to area schools, especially in light of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiative that is getting so much publicity these days. Plus, this could even be FUN! Let me know! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 11:05 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: NEO rocks I'm a new member but I'd love to help someone get the system up and going. I come from a CompSci background so I can probably help with the software side of it, but willing to learn anything. Gary --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young wrote: > > All we need now is someone willing to take the time to get the stuff set up > again and learn the software. This should be something we could interest > UMKC, JCCC, or KU students in doing. We already know we can get to 21st mag > which is deeper than most can go and that is using old equipment. If we > could get some real interest from students we could justify spending a few > thousand on a new(er) camera with a faster download time. We could start > with the 12" and if people were serious about a commitment we could get the > 30" on line in a month or so. > > On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I stumbled onto this website a few weeks ago looking for research projects. > > > > > > http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/apr/HQ12-121_OSIRIS-REx_Outreach_NEOs.h tml > > > > NASA Mission Wants Amateur Astronomers to Target Asteroids > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: D Trentman dtrent@...> > > To: Brian Tieman bjtieman@...>; ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Cc: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@...>; Richard Fredrick > > gazer649@...>; 'David Young' dyoung8@...> > > Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 1:46 PM > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > > > > > > > > Brian, > > I didn't intend to ignore you but your mail went to my junk mail for some > > strange reason. I hope I have made the email reroute to my ASKC folder for > > future mail. > > David is right about all the problems we had on the 30" for the last 3 > > years. The wiring, cables and computers need to be set up again and I > > don't have the computer knowledge to do the installations. I can help but > > I > > need my "supervisors" and the OD to to get it done right. With the AP8 ccd > > camera we were able "on good cold nights" to reach mag 22-24 with > > multiples > > of 36 stacked (40 second) images. > > The AP 8 camera needed to cool down to -35 to -50 centigrade to achieve > > the > > results mentioned above. Of course seeing had to be very good too. > > > > My thoughts on this subject is .... the government now seems to be > > discouraging any of the work we used to do since they now have larger > > automated "government" observatories doing what we did when the program > > was > > ramping up 10 to 13 years ago. They needed us then, but now I think they > > don't need us as much as they need the "work" for the "professionals." > > > > dt > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Brian Tieman" mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com> > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:45 PM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > > > What constitutes "enough interest"? > > > > > > I'd like to put my CCD on the 30" and see how deep it can go. I can do > > > ~10mmag precision down to ~mag14 with my 11". Need another magnitude or > > > two deeper and enough photons to cut the precision by an order of > > > magnitude > > > to have a shot at many of the kepler candidates. If it tracks well enough > > > (or preferably guides), the 30" might have a shot. I'd be willing to give > > > it a try anyway :) > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM, David Young mailto: > > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > > wrote: > > > > > >> A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. The > > >> AIC > > >> still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although the > > >> scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid > > >> tracking > > >> to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people > > who > > >> did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest anymore. > > >> Expecially since funding for government and university programs has > > >> really > > >> increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on > > >> asteroid and variable stars. > > >> > > >> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM, george allen mailto: > > geonjod%40earthlink.net> > > > > >> wrote: > > >> > > >> > ** > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young mailto: > > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> wrote: > > >> > > > >> > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. > > >> > > > > >> > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen mailto: > > geonjod%40earthlink.net > > > > >> > >wrote: > > >> > > > > >> > >> ** > > >> > > > >> > >> > > >> > >> > > >> > >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > ------------------------------------ > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> ------------------------------------ > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I would be willing to help in any way that I could. Mary Sent from my iPad On Feb 2, 2013, at 12:52 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Computer experience is not required, BUT it is greatly appreciated and > usually in short supply. > > I read through a couple of the websites and it looks interesting. And I > would love to see Powell used for science again. > > Currently, the priority is to get the AIC back up and running and we should > be very close to making that a reality. In the meantime, if anyone is > interested in discussing setting up a NEO effort at Powell, please email me > directly at rhenderson1@.... > > Please include your name (first and last, please), a phone or cell number, > and anything else you think pertinent and I will plan on scheduling a get > together with everyone to discuss this project in detail. > > You do NOT have to be a computer geek or techy type to be involved with > this. If you have an interest in learning, doing science and adding to the > overall experiences that are available at Powell, please let me know within > the next couple of weeks. > > I would like to add that if we can organize enough people to do this, I > think this would make an excellent program to offer to area schools, > especially in light of the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) > initiative that is getting so much publicity these days. Plus, this could > even be FUN! > > Let me know! > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary > Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 11:05 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: NEO rocks > > I'm a new member but I'd love to help someone get the system up and going. I > come from a CompSci background so I can probably help with the software side > of it, but willing to learn anything. > > Gary > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , David Young > wrote: > > > > All we need now is someone willing to take the time to get the stuff set > up > > again and learn the software. This should be something we could interest > > UMKC, JCCC, or KU students in doing. We already know we can get to 21st > mag > > which is deeper than most can go and that is using old equipment. If we > > could get some real interest from students we could justify spending a few > > thousand on a new(er) camera with a faster download time. We could start > > with the 12" and if people were serious about a commitment we could get > the > > 30" on line in a month or so. > > > > On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > I stumbled onto this website a few weeks ago looking for research > projects. > > > > > > > > > > http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/apr/HQ12-121_OSIRIS-REx_Outreach_NEOs.h > tml > > > > > > NASA Mission Wants Amateur Astronomers to Target Asteroids > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: D Trentman dtrent@...> > > > To: Brian Tieman bjtieman@...>; ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > > Cc: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@...>; Richard Fredrick > > > gazer649@...>; 'David Young' dyoung8@...> > > > Sent: Friday, February 1, 2013 1:46 PM > > > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Brian, > > > I didn't intend to ignore you but your mail went to my junk mail for > some > > > strange reason. I hope I have made the email reroute to my ASKC folder > for > > > future mail. > > > David is right about all the problems we had on the 30" for the last 3 > > > years. The wiring, cables and computers need to be set up again and I > > > don't have the computer knowledge to do the installations. I can help > but > > > I > > > need my "supervisors" and the OD to to get it done right. With the AP8 > ccd > > > camera we were able "on good cold nights" to reach mag 22-24 with > > > multiples > > > of 36 stacked (40 second) images. > > > The AP 8 camera needed to cool down to -35 to -50 centigrade to achieve > > > the > > > results mentioned above. Of course seeing had to be very good too. > > > > > > My thoughts on this subject is .... the government now seems to be > > > discouraging any of the work we used to do since they now have larger > > > automated "government" observatories doing what we did when the program > > > was > > > ramping up 10 to 13 years ago. They needed us then, but now I think they > > > don't need us as much as they need the "work" for the "professionals." > > > > > > dt > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Brian Tieman" mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com> > > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 8:45 PM > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] NEO rocks > > > > > > > What constitutes "enough interest"? > > > > > > > > I'd like to put my CCD on the 30" and see how deep it can go. I can do > > > > ~10mmag precision down to ~mag14 with my 11". Need another magnitude > or > > > > two deeper and enough photons to cut the precision by an order of > > > > magnitude > > > > to have a shot at many of the kepler candidates. If it tracks well > enough > > > > (or preferably guides), the 30" might have a shot. I'd be willing to > give > > > > it a try anyway :) > > > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 8:18 PM, David Young mailto: > > > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > >> A series of lightning hits took out much of our computer hardware. > The > > > >> AIC > > > >> still isn't back up. The 30" was also severly damaged and although > the > > > >> scope is operational again there isn't enough interest in asteroid > > > >> tracking > > > >> to get the program going again. It takes a lot of time and the people > > > who > > > >> did it for a long time don't have the time or enough interest > anymore. > > > >> Expecially since funding for government and university programs has > > > >> really > > > >> increased. If there was enough interest we could do light curves on > > > >> asteroid and variable stars. > > > >> > > > >> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM, george allen mailto: > > > geonjod%40earthlink.net> > > > > > > >> wrote: > > > >> > > > >> > ** > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > How sad. Did it get monotonous or too much work, or what? > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > On Jan 31, 2013, at 9:36 AM, David Young mailto: > > > youngmdavid%40gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> > > > > >> > > Nobody has actively hunted rocks for years. > > > >> > > > > > >> > > On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM, george allen mailto: > > > geonjod%40earthlink.net > > > > > > >> > >wrote: > > > >> > > > > > >> > >> ** > > > >> > > > > >> > >> > > > >> > >> > > > >> > >> Who is the leader of the rock hunters? > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > ------------------------------------ > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > Yahoo! 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It tasted like chicken. Kathy -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 10:45 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] off topic groundhog day I always wondered what they put in fajitas. Have fun and enjoy the day! Wish I could join you. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gil Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 9:52 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] off topic groundhog day To honor groundhog day, Kathy and I will be eating at the Blue Springs mexican restaurant for fajitas. We will arive around noon Sat. Please join us. Gil and Kathy Machin docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
I should be able to make it as well. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > Thanks John and Pete. Maybe you can inspire some interest in science in one > or two kids. > > On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM, John Fitzgerald wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I'll be there. Hopefully we will have better weather than the last two > > school > > nights. > > > > John Fitzgerald > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Joseph Wright jos.wright@...> > > To: ASKC askc@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Fri, February 1, 2013 8:49:29 AM > > Subject: [ASKC] School Night Oak Park Carpenter > > > > > > We received a request once again for the above mentioned school. We have > > been > > there quite a few times. > > Joe > > > > Hi Joe, > > I'm the co-chair of my son's elementary school Science and > > Technology night event. Last year, I believe Fred (think it was Fred > > because I introduced myself and he said that he knew you and Rita) came > > and set up a display from the Astronomical Society of KC and the kids loved > > it. We are gearing up for this year's event and would love it if you > > could have a booth to talk to the kids about Astronomy. We have > > permission to get some NASA meterorites so that will be a great addition. > > Here are the details of the event. Please let me know > > if someone from the Astronomical Society can come. > > Julie Xiong > > 913-749-6638 > > juliexiongksmo@... > > March 7, from 6-8 pm Thursday > > Set up will > > be from 4:00-whenever > > Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary School > > 1000 > > Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 > > 250 kids > > We have > > permission to get some NASA meterorites > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ASKC group. File : /ASKC Cosmic Messenger/2013 Cosmic Messenger/2013FebCM.pdf Uploaded by : dyoung8us <dyoung8@...> Description : February 2013 Cosmic Messenger You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/files/ASKC%20Cosmic%20Messenger/2013%20Cosmic%20Messenger/2013FebCM.pdf To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html Regards, dyoung8us <dyoung8@...>
Had a group of 43 boy scouts and leaders camping in Lewis & Young Park tonight. Big help from Iggy Dybal and Rick Henderson. Rick left working on the AIC with Steve King and Darrick Gray to give 2 presentations in the classroom. David Dearing showed up and answered questions in line for the big scope, stayed afterward waiting for the sky to clear. Dale Cameron and at least one other club member set up in the field. I helped Iggy at the Ruisinger very little and worked the 20X80 binoculars outside the dome. Clear but not great seeing until just before the clouds took over around 9. An early night for a good sized, enthusiastic bunch. Thank you Iggy and Rick! Was a treat to see the zodiacal light in the west just after dark. Check to Rick. David Neuenschwander [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The ongoing excavations have unearthed a box of termianl strips that are headed for the trash if no one claims them. A photo of samples is posted in the yahoo group photo area in David's astro stuff folder. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I'll take the terminal strips if no one else has claimed them. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 1:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] terminal strips The ongoing excavations have unearthed a box of termianl strips that are headed for the trash if no one claims them. A photo of samples is posted in the yahoo group photo area in David's astro stuff folder. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
As I seem to be unable to find free time, clear weather and dark skies all at once, and - especially - now that my White House petition to add 6 hours to each day was rejected, I've concluded that it's time to liquidate all of my astro equipment and step away from the hobby for now. It's a painful decision, but I just can't stand to see all this nice stuff sitting in the corner, going unused, and heaven only knows when I'll be able to put it to use again myself... So before I list these items on AstroMart, I'd like to give ASKC members first crack at them. (Plus I'd really rather have someone come pick this stuff up than have to ship it...) *Items for sale:* * *Astro-Physics 900GTO-CP3* equatorial mount, purchased new in October of 2011 and used maybe a dozen nights since then. Includes AP polar alignment scope, 2 x 18 lb stainless steel counterweights, 1 x 6 lb stainless steel counterweight, a pair of *ScopeGuard storage cases* (several years old but in great condition), and a whiz-bang *Ron Miller / Catamount Systems TRI36M* aluminum tripod with AP rotating pier adapter. Currently offered for sale as a package only. * *SBIG ST-8300M CCD**Camera* with *SBIG FW8-8300* 8-position filter wheel, *SBIG OAG-8300* off-axis guider and *SBIG ST-i* monochrome guide camera. Filter wheel includes a full complement of *Baader 36mm LRGB / HA / SII / OIII filters*. Offered for sale only as a package at this time. * *Orion 190mm f/5.3 Maksutov-Newtonian Astrograph* with *Moonlite CRL motorized focuser* and related controller / power supply. Also includes *Orion mounting rings* with a Losmandy "D" dovetail plate, a custom laser-cut Bhatinov focus mask and a nifty plywood carrying case that I made for the scope. If you don't want the Moonlite CRL focuser, I can re-install the original 2-speed Crayford focuser that came with the telescope. * *Astro-Tech AT10RC 10" f/8 Ritchey--Chrtien Astrograph* with original 3" Crayford focuser and "D" style dovetail plates, plus a custom laser-cut Bhatinov focus mask. I also have an adapter for the Moonlite CRL focuser and would consider selling the focuser with this telescope instead of the Orion Mak-Newt if someone was interested in that combination. * *William Optics Megrez 90FD f/6.2 Doublet APO Refractor*, includes William Optics mounting saddle and "D" style plate, plus a custom laser-cut Bhatinov focus mask. I also have a William Optics 2" carbon fiber dielectric star diagonal that I can include and/or an excellent Hutech DG-L 0.85x focal reducer that is necessary for imaging with this scope. * *KWIK Guider 50mm guidescope / QHY-5 CCD camera with mounting rings*. Makes a great guiding package for short to medium focal lengths. I used this quite successfully with both the 90mm refractor and 190mm Mak-Newt. All of my equipment is nearly new (most of it is less than 2 years old), it's all in excellent condition and includes all of the original manuals, software, cables, etc. that you would expect. I'm not in a rush to sell and my prices will reflect the age and condition of this equipment, so please don't expect Wal-Mart bargains! If you're seriously interested in any of these items, contact me and we'll discuss pricing. Email or phone is fine - MartyT (at) pobox.com or 816.805.8641 Thanks -Marty Tippin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was a fun night and the skies more or less cooperated. Iggy's getting pretty good with the 30" and David N is always fun to work with. Dale and the other David were good help outside the dome as well. Thanks, David N for taking the lead on this one. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 1:36 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scouts at Powell Had a group of 43 boy scouts and leaders camping in Lewis & Young Park tonight. Big help from Iggy Dybal and Rick Henderson. Rick left working on the AIC with Steve King and Darrick Gray to give 2 presentations in the classroom. David Dearing showed up and answered questions in line for the big scope, stayed afterward waiting for the sky to clear. Dale Cameron and at least one other club member set up in the field. I helped Iggy at the Ruisinger very little and worked the 20X80 binoculars outside the dome. Clear but not great seeing until just before the clouds took over around 9. An early night for a good sized, enthusiastic bunch. Thank you Iggy and Rick! Was a treat to see the zodiacal light in the west just after dark. Check to Rick. David Neuenschwander [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
otay. I won't put them in the trash. On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > David, > > I'll take the terminal strips if no one else has claimed them. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 1:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] terminal strips > > > The ongoing excavations have unearthed a box of termianl strips that are > headed for the trash if no one claims them. A photo of samples is posted in > the yahoo group photo area in David's astro stuff folder. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Oops, I made a mistake. I didn't include the off-axis and holder. That adds up to $4995 new. Now the difference is $1215. A much better discount. Tom J. Martinez Sent from my iPad On Feb 3, 2013, at 2:36 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > It was a fun night and the skies more or less cooperated. Iggy's getting > pretty good with the 30" and David N is always fun to work with. Dale and > the other David were good help outside the dome as well. > > Thanks, David N for taking the lead on this one. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David > Neuenschwander > Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 1:36 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Scouts at Powell > > Had a group of 43 boy scouts and leaders camping in Lewis & Young Park > tonight. Big help from Iggy Dybal and Rick Henderson. Rick left working on > the AIC with Steve King and Darrick Gray to give 2 presentations in the > classroom. David Dearing showed up and answered questions in line for the > big scope, stayed afterward waiting for the sky to clear. Dale Cameron and > at least one other club member set up in the field. I helped Iggy at the > Ruisinger very little and worked the 20X80 binoculars outside the dome. > > Clear but not great seeing until just before the clouds took over around 9. > An early night for a good sized, enthusiastic bunch. Thank you Iggy and > Rick! Was a treat to see the zodiacal light in the west just after dark. > Check to Rick. > > David Neuenschwander > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, we seem to be in a bit of hiatus with Astro 101. Volunteers are needed to help out! If you are interested in doing a session or two, please contact Rick Henderson. The goal of Astronomy 101 is to present useful information on a whole range of topics to those new to the hobby or who just want to learn more on a topic new to them. (One of the best ways to learn is to prepare a presentation!) Interested in doing a presentation but don't have a clue as to what you might do it on? This is a list of some of the topics we have done at least once in the first 6 years plus more ideas for the future: • Buying a Christmas Telescope - Where to go and what to avoid? How to get value for your dollar. Buying for others or yourself. • How to use your new Scope – setup, alignment and more • General introduction - degrees, basic sky movement, star maps • What’s Up? Planning an Observing Session with Planispheres, Star Maps • Telescopes – Types - pros and cons • Telescope Mounts – Types - pros and cons • Eyepieces, what the numbers mean, types, making choices • Observing Accessories beyond eyepieces • Star-hopping, How to find things without a computerized scope • Naked Eye Observing • Binoculars, choosing and using • Observing with a small scope • Solar Observing • The Moon and Lunar Observing • Solar System Observing • Globular Clusters • Galaxies • Astrophotography for beginners • What you Can See – What to look for, what can be seen and what not • Astronomical League Observing Programs and recording your observations • Observing Tips and Tricks – Improving your observing skill • Preparing for an Observing Session – (aka don’t forget the bug spray) • Astrology – How it relates to astronomy • Preparing for Winter Observing • Real Science YOU can do • Astronomy Software Review • Astronomy Numbers – the math you need to know, Distance Scale of the Solar System, Galaxy and more • Urban Observing • ASKC Resources to explore Pick a topic and contact Rick! I will post this in the files area of the Yahoo group as well. Probably in an "Astro101" folder. Thanks, Kathy Machin
Did anyone see this? Subject: Search for Near-Earth Asteroids Needs a Speed Boost | Space.com http://www.space.com/19614-asteroids-search-needs-speed-boost.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I came across this web site the other day. http://www.umkc.edu/news/feature.asp?id=335 The photographer is making me a cd of the pics. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I also found out that Aaron gave out all the transit pins that he had ordered for the event. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:04:28 To: ASKC<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Venus Transit at the Warko I came across this web site the other day. http://www.umkc.edu/news/feature.asp?id=335 The photographer is making me a cd of the pics. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Two items come to mind - Pann-Stars and LSST. They're going to be trying to drink from a fire hose. Yes, B612 will be able to scan the sky more rapidly because its orbit will be closer to the Sun but the real advantage, IMHO, is its ability to detect objects within our orbit. Those objects can have a nasty ability to cross our orbital path while remaining relatively close to the Sun in our sky (consider how many people have never seen the planet Mercury). Sincerely, Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "D Trentman" wrote: > > Did anyone see this? > > Subject: Search for Near-Earth Asteroids Needs a Speed Boost | Space.com > > > http://www.space.com/19614-asteroids-search-needs-speed-boost.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
That is true. dt ----- Original Message ----- From: "RichardF" <gazer649@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 8:25 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Fw: Search for Near-Earth Asteroids Needs a Speed Boost | Space.com > Two items come to mind - Pann-Stars and LSST. They're going to be trying > to drink from a fire hose. > > Yes, B612 will be able to scan the sky more rapidly because its orbit will > be closer to the Sun but the real advantage, IMHO, is its ability to > detect objects within our orbit. Those objects can have a nasty ability to > cross our orbital path while remaining relatively close to the Sun in our > sky (consider how many people have never seen the planet Mercury). > > Sincerely, > > Richard Fredrick > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "D Trentman" wrote: >> >> Did anyone see this? >> >> Subject: Search for Near-Earth Asteroids Needs a Speed Boost | Space.com >> >> >> http://www.space.com/19614-asteroids-search-needs-speed-boost.html >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
I have a inquiry from Sweetlife in Shawnee for someone to come and talk to their residents. This is a rehab facility and most of the residents are elderly. Anyone interested? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Here's a preview of an article that will be running in the March Cosmic Messenger: ===== March is the time of the year when the weather starts to clear after the usually cold long winter. Amateur astronomers start looking at going back out and starting a new observing season. It’s time to blow the wintertime dust off optics. It’s also time to break in that brand new telescope or binoculars that you received for Christmas. March is also the time for the Messier Marathon. During this time of the year all 110 objects in the Messier Catalog can be seen in a single night from sunset to sunrise. This is the Marathon. You start immediately at evening twilight at the western horizon and work east through the night and eventually end at the eastern horizon during the morning’s dawn. Strict rules say that in one night’s time, you must manually locate every object with your telescope, observe it, log the time, and start searching for the next object. At sun rise, the observer with the most objects seen, wins! We don’t follow strict rules. Heck, we don’t follow any rules! For the ASKC, this is the time to get back out with friends and enjoy a nice dark night under the stars. And if you see a few Messier objects during the night, all the better! Use Telrads, finderscopes, Go-To, or Push-To telescopes or binoculars. Share the view with friends. You all can log the view. If the skies are clear, combine both nights observing together. We are doing this for pure pleasure! This year’s Messier Marathon will be happening during March’s New Moon weekend, March 8-10 , at the Dark Sky Site . New Moon falls early in the month this year so it will be easier to catch those first Messiers on the western horizon. However, those last 3 or 4 Messiers in the morning eastern sky will be lost in the Sun’s glare. April, this year, will have two favorable New Moon weekends with the actual New Moon falling in the middle of the week (April 10). The first weekend, April 5-7, will be another good weekend for the Marathon. However, running later than normal, those first 2 or 3 western evening objects will be lost in the Sunset glow. If you want to hunt down some Messiers, set a goal. Do you want to see 10? 20? 60? all 110? It’s all good! I’ll have log sheets available on site for you to fill out. View a comet, or two, or three! Comet PANSTARRS (c/2011 L4) is predicted to be about magnitude 0.5, but can only be seen shortly after sunset. Is it time to start a new League Observing Program? Maybe you’ll see a bright bolide shoot across the sky or a supernova in a distant galaxy! You’ll never know unless you look! Come out and enjoy the night with friends! I hope to see many of you out there! ====== [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My bad. This is not astronomy related. If you or anyone you know is thinking of moving, whatever you do, don't buy any boxes. In clearing out old files I ame generating many storage boxes. I'm folding them back up and storing them for now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For those of you that are interested, Michael Bakich has written an article about our trip to see the eclipse last November. David & Marcia Young, Jen Winter and Fred Bruenjes, and yours truly; were on this trip. Jen has a fantastic picture in the article that shows the shadow bands in the clouds! We had quite a lot of those wavering all over the ground - amazing. Just thought I'd bring it to your attention, should you be interested. Thanks! Jackie Beucher M31@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I could use at least 25 of those of they are not already spoken for. Thanks. Carroll Iorg From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 5:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] moving? My bad. This is not astronomy related. If you or anyone you know is thinking of moving, whatever you do, don't buy any boxes. In clearing out old files I ame generating many storage boxes. I'm folding them back up and storing them for now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Call for a pick up time or wait until the board meeting. So far I think I only have about 10 or so at the moment but the process is continuing. The trash man will only take what I can get in the trash barrel (shreded) and the recycle barrel. On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:48 PM, Carroll Iorg <Carroll-Iorg@...>wrote: > ** > > > David, I could use at least 25 of those of they are not already spoken for. > > Thanks. > > Carroll Iorg > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 5:27 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] moving? > > > My bad. This is not astronomy related. > > If you or anyone you know is thinking of moving, whatever you do, don't buy > any boxes. In clearing out old files I ame generating many storage boxes. > I'm folding them back up and storing them for now. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Congrats Fred! The accolades just keep piling on!! http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/Five-Amateurs-Share-Edgar-Wilson-Award-190374961.html When can we expect the next one ;) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Congrats Fred, and thanks Brian for pointing out. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, February 8, 2013 3:07 PM >Subject: [ASKC] One more time--congratulations to Fred Bruenjes! > > > >Congrats Fred! The accolades just keep piling on!! > >http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog/Five-Amateurs-Share-Edgar-Wilson-Award-190374961.html > >When can we expect the next one ;) > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
East end of field is very wet and mushy. West end is wet, but firm. I left no indentations. First report: the men's bathroom was locked. Attention DAVID: The exhaust fan no longer runs! Is it under warranty still? The full sized freezer is unplugged. But whoever unplugged it did not let it dry out. Very wet inside and lots of mold. I'll keep it propped open while I am here. -scott. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
If someone wants to pull the fan and drop it at my house I'll look into it. I think its out of warrenty. Since this will be the third one this is obviously not going to be the solution. Next time you are at the bathroom door, take a look and see if there's a small hole in the knob or if it has a key slot. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > East end of field is very wet and mushy. West end is wet, but firm. I left > no indentations. > > First report: the men's bathroom was locked. Attention DAVID: The exhaust > fan no longer runs! Is it under warranty still? > > The full sized freezer is unplugged. But whoever unplugged it did not let > it dry out. Very wet inside and lots of mold. I'll keep it propped open > while I am here. > > -scott. > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The door knob has a small pin hole on the front to unlock it. I had no problem with that. The ground is pretty soggy back behind the toilets, so I doubt if I can get the fan off tonight or in the morning. I'll get it off sometime though. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 16:27:55 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Very wet DSS - Feb 8 If someone wants to pull the fan and drop it at my house I'll look into it. I think its out of warrenty. Since this will be the third one this is obviously not going to be the solution. Next time you are at the bathroom door, take a look and see if there's a small hole in the knob or if it has a key slot. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > East end of field is very wet and mushy. West end is wet, but firm. I left > no indentations. > > First report: the men's bathroom was locked. Attention DAVID: The exhaust > fan no longer runs! Is it under warranty still? > > The full sized freezer is unplugged. But whoever unplugged it did not let > it dry out. Very wet inside and lots of mold. I'll keep it propped open > while I am here. > > -scott. > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sorry about late notice, totally forgot to post this. My friend Fred Heeren (evangelical Xian, author of "Show Me God" on cosmology and currently writing a book on Evolution for Christians) will host tonight a PhD in Physics. The meeting is in the great conference room at PriceChopper in Lenexa - see address below. http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/ THE BIG BANG: THE EVIDENCECHANGE<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/#> - Edit<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/?action=edit> - Cancel<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/#> - Feature<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/#> - Copy<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/?action=copy> - Ticket<http://www.meetup.com/ticketing/ticket_printable/?event_id=99128022&sample=1> - Export<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/#> - Share<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/#> Only Organizers can edit<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/#> - Friday, February 8, 2013 7:00 PM - Price Chopper<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=19601+W+101+st.%2C+Lenexa%2C+KS> 19601 W 101 st., Lenexa, KS (edit map<http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99128022/> ) As you face Price Chopper from the parking lot, enter the door on the right side of the store. Head up the stairs and you'll find our conference room. - *HOW DO WE KNOW* *WHAT WE KNOW* *ABOUT THE COSMOs?* *Professor Brian Thomas* will not only run through the entire history of the universe (with a special focus on the Big Bang), but he will give us the evidence and the discoveries that brought us each piece of the puzzle. Be ready next time youre talking to someone who says they dont know if they believe there really was a Big Bang How do they know that? Dr. Thomas says: *Before the early 20th century the history of the universe was the domain of philosophy, religion, and conjecture. Today we know a great deal about how the universe got to be the way it is today, though many questions remain. I will describe how scientists have developed and confirmed the current "concordance" cosmological model, commonly referred to as The Big Bang Theory. We'll trace the history of the universe from the earliest moments until today, with a focus on how we know that history.* Followed by Q&A. *___________________________________* Dr. Brian Thomas teaches at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washburn University, where he teaches physics and astronomy courses. He leads the Washburn Astrobiophysics research group, and he is the principal investigator on a 3-year, $500,000 grant awarded to Washburn in collaboration with the University of Kansas and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. He appeared in a documentary titled MegaDisasters on the History Channel discussing his research groups work on gamma ray burst mass extinctions. Come at 6:30 to buy a salad bar meal or whatever you like, and get up to the conference room in time to get to know people before we start at 7:00.. NO FOOD PURCHASE REQUIRED. If you do want to buy a meal, salad, fruit, snacks, drinks, whatever, from the store or restaurant, the kitchen is open till 8pm. The store is open all night. You will love this new location. From the parking lot, walk into Price Chopper from the door on the right side, and head up the stairs to find our new room. It's a few minutes farther south and to the west from Perkins. You'll save the small amount of extra gas money just by not needing to pay the tips we paid at Perkins. The Price Chopper is 3 miles south on I-35 then west on 435 to 10 Hwy and continue west 3-1/2 miles to Woodland then go north (right) to first traffic signal turn right and go about a block. Its a huge, beautiful, fairly new store. Plenty of space for us upstairs. Afterward: Well continue our conversation at a new location to be announced. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with flashy chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of the weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little more high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and middle school kids. For years Ive been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". In addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live video feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so that the operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and retrieve it for analysis. I've seen some that could be modified to our purpose on line for a little under $16K. Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs or are interested in robotics. Im willing to put my money where my mouth is and help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could be developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Pretty nice out here! 31 degrees. Sky is clear except for clouds over KC reflecting a lot of light. The Zodiacal Light is very distracting when trying to observe to the west. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 22:43:27 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Very wet DSS - Feb 8 The door knob has a small pin hole on the front to unlock it. I had no problem with that. The ground is pretty soggy back behind the toilets, so I doubt if I can get the fan off tonight or in the morning. I'll get it off sometime though. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 16:27:55 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Very wet DSS - Feb 8 If someone wants to pull the fan and drop it at my house I'll look into it. I think its out of warrenty. Since this will be the third one this is obviously not going to be the solution. Next time you are at the bathroom door, take a look and see if there's a small hole in the knob or if it has a key slot. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > East end of field is very wet and mushy. West end is wet, but firm. I left > no indentations. > > First report: the men's bathroom was locked. Attention DAVID: The exhaust > fan no longer runs! Is it under warranty still? > > The full sized freezer is unplugged. But whoever unplugged it did not let > it dry out. Very wet inside and lots of mold. I'll keep it propped open > while I am here. > > -scott. > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
This is fanned scary. I have often wondered about such a thing. I wondered about the rovers at Science City. The the GE commercial about the jet engine with the rolling up to it. This smells also of a grant request. Well, I know what we will be talking about while we are working on the well. See you in the morning Dave. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is the answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I have two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of sensors that they can use. I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 years now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) I used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven by a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were bored with it and wanted something else... The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you less than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to control it and you're golden. So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate it when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy things, I cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of time. It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for 6 weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students for 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of which I know went on to science fields in college. It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens when someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs up and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact with almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an evening, *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a goal and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, it's a more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and scitech in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. We shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility to follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! Brian On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with flashy > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of the > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little more > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and > middle school kids. > > > > For years Ive been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". In > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live video > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so that the > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and > retrieve it for analysis. I've seen some that could be modified to our > purpose on line for a little under $16K. > > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs or are > interested in robotics. Im willing to put my money where my mouth is and > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could be > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
. My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill 1/4 inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are not much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or are they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the money to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to where we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get things fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us getting much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and maybe, just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my thoughts. What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk to you some more about this, privately if you prefer. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: > Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is the > answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I have > two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras > ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of sensors > that they can use. > > I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 years > now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT > computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) I > used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven by > a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were bored > with it and wanted something else... > > The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is > probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set > with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a > decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, > sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you less > than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to control > it and you're golden. > > So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate it > when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, > etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for > museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to > have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy things, I > cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and > technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a > *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of time. > It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our > team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for 6 > weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 > weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students for > 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, > I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of which > I know went on to science fields in college. > > It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens when > someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs up > and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 > students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact with > almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an evening, > *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on > Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a goal > and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. > > Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something > similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term > support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, it's a > more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro > area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if > we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and scitech > in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. We > shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good > advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility to > follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. > > I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I > belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! > > Brian > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science > > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also > > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with > flashy > > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable > > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of the > > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little more > > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and > > middle school kids. > > > > > > > > For years Ive been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". In > > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live video > > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so that > the > > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the > > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and > > retrieve it for analysis. I've seen some that could be modified to our > > purpose on line for a little under $16K. > > > > > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs or > are > > interested in robotics. Im willing to put my money where my mouth is and > > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could be > > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
One of the FIRST Robotics platforms would be good for taking advantage of local expertise and it would be important for the robot to have a widely used controller with an actively supported library of software routines to program sensors and actuators with. Not sure if the FIRST software library free license agreement would allow such use. If someone buys into another platform it would undoubtedly go out of support eventually. FIRST seems to be thriving, and if free the investment would be safe.
By 11:00 haze started moving in and by 11:30, Jupiter and Sirius had serious halos around them. I packed up around midnight and was home by 1:30. It was nice to get out for a few hours again. Hopefully it will be nicer next month for the Marathon. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 22:43:27 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Very wet DSS - Feb 8 The door knob has a small pin hole on the front to unlock it. I had no problem with that. The ground is pretty soggy back behind the toilets, so I doubt if I can get the fan off tonight or in the morning. I'll get it off sometime though. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 16:27:55 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Very wet DSS - Feb 8 If someone wants to pull the fan and drop it at my house I'll look into it. I think its out of warrenty. Since this will be the third one this is obviously not going to be the solution. Next time you are at the bathroom door, take a look and see if there's a small hole in the knob or if it has a key slot. On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 3:56 PM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > East end of field is very wet and mushy. West end is wet, but firm. I left > no indentations. > > First report: the men's bathroom was locked. Attention DAVID: The exhaust > fan no longer runs! Is it under warranty still? > > The full sized freezer is unplugged. But whoever unplugged it did not let > it dry out. Very wet inside and lots of mold. I'll keep it propped open > while I am here. > > -scott. > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Much of the FIRST software/hardware leverages commercial supporter software. National Instruments is a strong monetary backer = FIRST supports Labview and labview's controls hardware, same with Wind River and VxWorks. There may be some commercial licensing issues there that are primarily cost. What most are doing to get around this for keeping prior season's robots operational, etc...is to use the cheap and open Arduino platform. A basic Arduino costs about $50 and is plenty capable to control these sorts of robots. There are add on "Shields" for Arduino that support the hardware FIRST supports that are also in the $50 range. I have copies of some of this hardware as well as we're looking to use it to replace the more expensive cRIO hardware FIRST uses for competition. To get a rough idea of sourcing equipment: The motors, sensors and other hardware bits: http://www.andymark.com. Structural parts can be Tetrix or Vex from Pitsco (Lego's parent company) or Home Depot, or whatever--builders preference :) The controls hardware (embedded processor) can be NXT from Pitsco, Arduino from open hardware or a more expensive National Instruments solution. Controls software would be a little dependent on hardware selection. NXT would likely be either Mindstorms (not good for this use) Labview (pricey license--the robotics teams get a year long license as part of how NI supports FIRST) or RobotC (~$50/year) Arduino could be Labview (yuck!), RobotC, or Arduino's open C. In both cases, I'd lean towards RobotC for the larger library support for this usage. Proprietary hardware like cRIO would require proprietary software for control. Other infrastructure required would be a webcam, wireless routers, laptop, etc... If this is something we're really interested in, I'd be willing to pull together some costing options to get a better ballpark feel for options and costing. If people were interested in the Tetrix route, the cost could be significantly lower as I'd be willing to donate much of my hardware. All my Tetrix stuff was purchased to startup a FIRST Tech Challenge team at the high school level. We've since moved out of that district and into one that does the FIRST Robotic Challenge level instead so I don't have as much use for that hardware as I once did--better it get used than sit. Brian On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 8:51 AM, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...t> wrote: > ** > > > One of the FIRST Robotics platforms would be good for taking advantage > of local expertise and it would be important for the robot to have a > widely used controller with an actively supported library of software > routines to program sensors and actuators with. Not sure if the FIRST > software library free license agreement would allow such use. If > someone buys into another platform it would undoubtedly go out of > support eventually. FIRST seems to be thriving, and if free the > investment would be safe. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, Let's take this conversation "private" to spare the masses. If anyone wants to participate, please ask and we'll add you to the cc list...my interest in "privacy" is not to exclude but rather that I'm very passionate about this topic--so passionate I think I sometimes come off as combative though I'm definitely not. I *am* long winded, opinionated and loud--not a good mix :( I'll get those with an interest a summary of some of what I was thinking a little later... Brian On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > . My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire > without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to > drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill 1/4 > inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are not > much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or are > they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above > we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a > lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the money > to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to where > we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we > had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get > some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually > very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get things > fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, > replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us getting > much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we > can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. > > On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level > to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and maybe, > just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in > robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other > science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my > thoughts. > > What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk to > you some more about this, privately if you prefer. > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is the > > answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I have > > two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras > > ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of > sensors > > that they can use. > > > > I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 > years > > now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT > > computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) > I > > used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven > by > > a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were bored > > with it and wanted something else... > > > > The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is > > probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set > > with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a > > decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, > > sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you > less > > than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to control > > it and you're golden. > > > > So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate it > > when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, > > etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for > > museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to > > have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy > things, I > > cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and > > technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a > > *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of > time. > > It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our > > team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for 6 > > weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 > > weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students > for > > 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, > > I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of > which > > I know went on to science fields in college. > > > > It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens > when > > someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs > up > > and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 > > students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact with > > almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an > evening, > > *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on > > Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a > goal > > and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. > > > > Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something > > similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term > > support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, > it's a > > more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro > > area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if > > we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and scitech > > in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. > We > > shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good > > advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility to > > follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. > > > > I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I > > belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> > wrote: > > > > > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science > > > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also > > > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with > > flashy > > > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable > > > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of > the > > > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little > more > > > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and > > > middle school kids. > > > > > > > > > > > > For years Ive been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". In > > > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live > video > > > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so that > > the > > > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the > > > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and > > > retrieve it for analysis. I've seen some that could be modified to > our > > > purpose on line for a little under $16K. > > > > > > > > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs or > > are > > > interested in robotics. Im willing to put my money where my mouth is > and > > > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could > be > > > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I would be interested in this subject, so please add me to your list. Thanks, Dick Trentman ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Tieman" <bjtieman@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Various ruminations David, Let's take this conversation "private" to spare the masses. If anyone wants to participate, please ask and we'll add you to the cc list...my interest in "privacy" is not to exclude but rather that I'm very passionate about this topic--so passionate I think I sometimes come off as combative though I'm definitely not. I *am* long winded, opinionated and loud--not a good mix :( I'll get those with an interest a summary of some of what I was thinking a little later... Brian On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > . My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire > without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to > drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill 1/4 > inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are > not > much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or are > they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above > we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a > lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the > money > to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to where > we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we > had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get > some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually > very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get > things > fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, > replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us > getting > much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we > can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. > > On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level > to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and maybe, > just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in > robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other > science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my > thoughts. > > What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk to > you some more about this, privately if you prefer. > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is > > the > > answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I > > have > > two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras > > ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of > sensors > > that they can use. > > > > I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 > years > > now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT > > computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) > I > > used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven > by > > a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were > > bored > > with it and wanted something else... > > > > The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is > > probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set > > with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a > > decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, > > sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you > less > > than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to > > control > > it and you're golden. > > > > So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate > > it > > when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, > > etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for > > museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to > > have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy > things, I > > cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and > > technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a > > *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of > time. > > It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our > > team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for > > 6 > > weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 > > weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students > for > > 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, > > I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of > which > > I know went on to science fields in college. > > > > It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens > when > > someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs > up > > and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 > > students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact > > with > > almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an > evening, > > *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on > > Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a > goal > > and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. > > > > Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something > > similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term > > support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, > it's a > > more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro > > area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if > > we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and > > scitech > > in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. > We > > shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good > > advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility > > to > > follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. > > > > I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I > > belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> > wrote: > > > > > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science > > > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also > > > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with > > flashy > > > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable > > > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of > the > > > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little > more > > > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and > > > middle school kids. > > > > > > > > > > > > For years I've been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". > > > In > > > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live > video > > > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so > > > that > > the > > > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the > > > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and > > > retrieve it for "analysis". I've seen some that could be modified to > our > > > purpose on line for a little under $16K. > > > > > > > > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs > > > or > > are > > > interested in robotics. I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is > and > > > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could > be > > > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! 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----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Tieman" <bjtieman@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Various ruminations David, Let's take this conversation "private" to spare the masses. If anyone wants to participate, please ask and we'll add you to the cc list...my interest in "privacy" is not to exclude but rather that I'm very passionate about this topic--so passionate I think I sometimes come off as combative though I'm definitely not. I *am* long winded, opinionated and loud--not a good mix :( I'll get those with an interest a summary of some of what I was thinking a little later... Brian On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > . My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire > without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to > drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill 1/4 > inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are > not > much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or are > they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above > we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a > lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the > money > to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to where > we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we > had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get > some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually > very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get > things > fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, > replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us > getting > much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we > can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. > > On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level > to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and maybe, > just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in > robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other > science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my > thoughts. > > What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk to > you some more about this, privately if you prefer. > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is > > the > > answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I > > have > > two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras > > ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of > sensors > > that they can use. > > > > I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 > years > > now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT > > computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) > I > > used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven > by > > a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were > > bored > > with it and wanted something else... > > > > The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is > > probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set > > with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a > > decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, > > sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you > less > > than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to > > control > > it and you're golden. > > > > So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate > > it > > when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, > > etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for > > museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to > > have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy > things, I > > cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and > > technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a > > *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of > time. > > It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our > > team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for > > 6 > > weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 > > weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students > for > > 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, > > I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of > which > > I know went on to science fields in college. > > > > It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens > when > > someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs > up > > and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 > > students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact > > with > > almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an > evening, > > *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on > > Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a > goal > > and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. > > > > Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something > > similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term > > support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, > it's a > > more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro > > area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if > > we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and > > scitech > > in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. > We > > shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good > > advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility > > to > > follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. > > > > I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I > > belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> > wrote: > > > > > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science > > > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also > > > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with > > flashy > > > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable > > > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of > the > > > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little > more > > > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and > > > middle school kids. > > > > > > > > > > > > For years I've been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". > > > In > > > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live > video > > > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so > > > that > > the > > > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the > > > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and > > > retrieve it for "analysis". I've seen some that could be modified to > our > > > purpose on line for a little under $16K. > > > > > > > > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs > > > or > > are > > > interested in robotics. I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is > and > > > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could > be > > > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! 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Not a problem Dick :) I should clarify that the part of the conversation being taken "offline" is ideas for development of programs beyond the outreach we generally do...programs intended for continual participation in deeper topics. Something akin to FIRST robotics but for Astronomy topics. There are many more challenges in something like this. I think it's wholely appropriate to continue the "build-a-rover" discussion in this thread...That should be a reasonable sized project that could be tackled in short order. Brian On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM, D Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: > ** > > > I would be interested in this subject, so please add me to your list. > Thanks, > Dick Trentman > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Brian Tieman" bjtieman@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 10:39 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Various ruminations > > David, > > Let's take this conversation "private" to spare the masses. If anyone > wants to participate, please ask and we'll add you to the cc list...my > interest in "privacy" is not to exclude but rather that I'm very passionate > about this topic--so passionate I think I sometimes come off as combative > though I'm definitely not. I *am* long winded, opinionated and loud--not a > good mix :( > > I'll get those with an interest a summary of some of what I was thinking a > little later... > > Brian > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > . My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire > > without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to > > drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill > 1/4 > > inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are > > not > > much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or > are > > they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above > > we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a > > lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the > > money > > to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to > where > > we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we > > had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get > > some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually > > very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get > > things > > fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, > > replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us > > getting > > much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we > > can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. > > > > On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level > > to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and > maybe, > > just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in > > robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other > > science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my > > thoughts. > > > > What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk > to > > you some more about this, privately if you prefer. > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > > > Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is > > > the > > > answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I > > > have > > > two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras > > > ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of > > sensors > > > that they can use. > > > > > > I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 > > years > > > now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT > > > computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) > > I > > > used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven > > by > > > a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were > > > bored > > > with it and wanted something else... > > > > > > The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is > > > probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector > set > > > with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a > > > decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, > > > sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you > > less > > > than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to > > > control > > > it and you're golden. > > > > > > So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate > > > it > > > when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, > > > etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for > > > museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to > > > have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy > > things, I > > > cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and > > > technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a > > > *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of > > time. > > > It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our > > > team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday > for > > > 6 > > > weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 > > > weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students > > for > > > 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, > > > I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of > > which > > > I know went on to science fields in college. > > > > > > It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens > > when > > > someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs > > up > > > and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 > > > students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact > > > with > > > almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an > > evening, > > > *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on > > > Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a > > goal > > > and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. > > > > > > Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start > something > > > similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term > > > support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, > > it's a > > > more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a > metro > > > area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if > > > we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and > > > scitech > > > in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. > > We > > > shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good > > > advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility > > > to > > > follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. > > > > > > I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I > > > belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> > > wrote: > > > > > > > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science > > > > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also > > > > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with > > > flashy > > > > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable > > > > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of > > the > > > > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little > > more > > > > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and > > > > middle school kids. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > For years I've been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". > > > > In > > > > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live > > video > > > > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so > > > > that > > > the > > > > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using > the > > > > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and > > > > retrieve it for "analysis". I've seen some that could be modified to > > our > > > > purpose on line for a little under $16K. > > > > > > > > > > > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs > > > > or > > > are > > > > interested in robotics. I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is > > and > > > > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design > could > > be > > > > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! 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Likewise, please add me to the list. I'll even bring my own pulpit. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of D Trentman Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 11:01 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Various ruminations I would be interested in this subject, so please add me to your list. Thanks, Dick Trentman ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Tieman" bjtieman@... <mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Various ruminations David, Let's take this conversation "private" to spare the masses. If anyone wants to participate, please ask and we'll add you to the cc list...my interest in "privacy" is not to exclude but rather that I'm very passionate about this topic--so passionate I think I sometimes come off as combative though I'm definitely not. I *am* long winded, opinionated and loud--not a good mix :( I'll get those with an interest a summary of some of what I was thinking a little later... Brian On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM, David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > wrote: > . My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire > without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to > drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill 1/4 > inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are > not > much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or are > they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above > we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a > lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the > money > to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to where > we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we > had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get > some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually > very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get > things > fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, > replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us > getting > much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we > can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. > > On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level > to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and maybe, > just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in > robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other > science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my > thoughts. > > What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk to > you some more about this, privately if you prefer. > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman bjtieman@... <mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is > > the > > answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I > > have > > two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras > > ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of > sensors > > that they can use. > > > > I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 > years > > now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT > > computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) > I > > used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven > by > > a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were > > bored > > with it and wanted something else... > > > > The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is > > probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set > > with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a > > decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, > > sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you > less > > than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to > > control > > it and you're golden. > > > > So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate > > it > > when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, > > etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for > > museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to > > have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy > things, I > > cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and > > technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a > > *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of > time. > > It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our > > team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for > > 6 > > weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 > > weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students > for > > 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, > > I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of > which > > I know went on to science fields in college. > > > > It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens > when > > someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs > up > > and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 > > students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact > > with > > almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an > evening, > > *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on > > Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a > goal > > and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. > > > > Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something > > similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term > > support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, > it's a > > more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro > > area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if > > we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and > > scitech > > in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. > We > > shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good > > advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility > > to > > follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. > > > > I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I > > belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science > > > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also > > > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with > > flashy > > > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable > > > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of > the > > > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little > more > > > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and > > > middle school kids. > > > > > > > > > > > > For years I've been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". > > > In > > > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live > video > > > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so > > > that > > the > > > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the > > > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and > > > retrieve it for "analysis". I've seen some that could be modified to > our > > > purpose on line for a little under $16K. > > > > > > > > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs > > > or > > are > > > interested in robotics. I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is > and > > > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could > be > > > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! 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Please add me to the list (at this address: tomjmartinez at gmail dot com). I am more interested in the historical value of the list, rather than being a contributor (I've got too much on my plate as it is). If this turns into something the ASKC gets involved with, a historical account of it's beginning are good. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Brian Tieman <bjtieman@gmail.com> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 10:39 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Various ruminations > >David, > >Let's take this conversation "private" to spare the masses. If anyone >wants to participate, please ask and we'll add you to the cc list...my >interest in "privacy" is not to exclude but rather that I'm very passionate >about this topic--so passionate I think I sometimes come off as combative >though I'm definitely not. I *am* long winded, opinionated and loud--not a >good mix :( > >I'll get those with an interest a summary of some of what I was thinking a >little later... > >Brian > > > >On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> . My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire >> without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to >> drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill 1/4 >> inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are not >> much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or are >> they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above >> we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a >> lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the money >> to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to where >> we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we >> had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get >> some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually >> very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get things >> fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, >> replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us getting >> much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we >> can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. >> >> On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level >> to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and maybe, >> just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in >> robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other >> science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my >> thoughts. >> >> What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk to >> you some more about this, privately if you prefer. >> >> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: >> >> > Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is the >> > answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I have >> > two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras >> > ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of >> sensors >> > that they can use. >> > >> > I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 >> years >> > now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT >> > computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) >> I >> > used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven >> by >> > a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were bored >> > with it and wanted something else... >> > >> > The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is >> > probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set >> > with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a >> > decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, >> > sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you >> less >> > than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to control >> > it and you're golden. >> > >> > So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate it >> > when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, >> > etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for >> > museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to >> > have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy >> things, I >> > cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and >> > technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a >> > *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of >> time. >> > It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our >> > team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for 6 >> > weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 >> > weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students >> for >> > 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, >> > I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of >> which >> > I know went on to science fields in college. >> > >> > It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens >> when >> > someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs >> up >> > and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 >> > students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact with >> > almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an >> evening, >> > *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on >> > Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a >> goal >> > and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. >> > >> > Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something >> > similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term >> > support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, >> it's a >> > more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro >> > area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if >> > we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and scitech >> > in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. >> We >> > shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good >> > advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility to >> > follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. >> > >> > I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I >> > belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! >> > >> > Brian >> > >> > >> > >> > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> >> wrote: >> > >> > > One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science >> > > education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also >> > > participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with >> > flashy >> > > chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable >> > > planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of >> the >> > > weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little >> more >> > > high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and >> > > middle school kids. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > For years I’ve been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". In >> > > addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live >> video >> > > feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so that >> > the >> > > operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the >> > > video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and >> > > retrieve it for ”analysis”. I've seen some that could be modified to >> our >> > > purpose on line for a little under $16K. >> > > >> > > >> > > Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs or >> > are >> > > interested in robotics. I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is >> and >> > > help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could >> be >> > > developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? >> > > >> > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ------------------------------------ >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! 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I just received information on the 2013 Nebraska Star Party which will be held from August 4th thru August 9th. I will bring some brochures to the February general meeting. You can also contact Eric Balcom at ecbalcom at msn dot com. Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Breaking this out from David Young's recent "Various ruminations" email to focus a discussion on possibly building a rover for demonstrations... I have 2 small bots built using Tetrix parts. There's a picture of them here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7yHBDszWFdIZ0VpN28yS3JRZkU/edit These are using the system used in FIRST's First Tech Challenge level robotics competition. I would argue the bots are about the right size and level of sophistication for building a demonstration rover...feel free to differ ;) By comparison, the First Lego League bots--built entirely out of lego parts--are maybe a 1/4 this size while the First Robotics Challenge bots--typical in many area high schools--tend to be about 2-3 times bigger. There are more safety/portability/power concerns with the bigger bots that I don't think we need. The bot on the left has 4 motors--two drive motors with encoder feedback, a turntable for the "arm" and a joint for the "arm". At the end of the arm are two servos that could be fitted with better "grips" for picking things up. Sensors/camera could be added...might take some reengineering to fit everything since this design wasn't meant to carry much more than it has now. Anyway, I don't think this is the design we'd want...just something to show scale/possibilities. Not being part of a competition, we can easily use any/all parts that make sense to control expense/make the bot more "roverish". Think painted plywood solar panels and custom machined bling... I started putting together a cost list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AryHBDszWFdIdFBrV0JRdXFRbzNtc3hXaGZmZk9SNnc#gid=0 The cost list is by no means complete in that there are additional options available. The options listed are sufficient to get to a nearly complete bot and are a reasonable "guestimate" of what a demonstration rover might cost (minus a laptop!) The google doc should be editable by all (if not let me know!) so please feel free to edit/add vendors/options. I'd be willing to donate much/all of what I already own with some conditions: 1) We find students to do much of the design/building of the bot. I'd be willing to mentor and others may feel free to mentor as well, but let's let students do the work tot he limits of their abilities/safety--I have pictures of 5 freshmen girls using a table saw and various other power tools in my garage building items for a First Tech Challenge competition :) If there are enough students within the ASKC--great. If not, I'm sure several on the team I currently mentor would be interested. 2) I would like to borrow it back for demonstration purposes sometime during pre-season (September-December) for the team (likely teams since I intend to sponsor a Lego League team again as well) I mentor. It should be available for other members to borrow for demonstrating to their respective robotics teams as well. Time to completion will vary. For a basis of discussion, if going the student built route with parts already owned that I would argue for, I would guestimate a half dozen high school students could get to operational in ~70 hours--significantly less if they're already knowledgable and focused--ie: this time estimate includes instructional time. For comparison, I could probably do it all myself in <25 hours. I'm skipping a few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please look at it as a basis for discussion with real world experience/costs behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a discussion of desired features including target audience, operations, logistics of availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We might not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want to give the impression that what's stated above is the only solution or even the best solution. We should make that decision after the desired design features are itemized. Brian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 2/9/2013 3:12 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > I have 2 small bots built using Tetrix parts. There's a picture of them > here:https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7yHBDszWFdIZ0VpN28yS3JRZkU/edit Brian, this was not public, in addition, please loop me into the offline discussion thread, thanks jim jws mail at jw sss dot com (remove spaces and replace chars) thanks jim
Brian, Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should have a request to approve that in your in-box. I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree with the concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the ability to say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- That proves to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a challenge at the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his FIRST team at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up with FIRST teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for outreach, the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what FIRST is trying to do. Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' outreach would be 'stellar' (pun intended). We do need to define some functions that make sense for tele-operate, and that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper into things will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be built with a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the distance to Mars. Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some discussion, brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps hands-on with what you've got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, David, Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this idea somewhere. Jason. On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: > few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please > look at it as a basis for discussion with real world experience/costs > behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a discussion of > desired features including target audience, operations, logistics of > availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We might > not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want to give > the impression that what's stated above is the only
Brian, please add me to your offline CC. Jason. On 02/09/13 10:39, Brian Tieman wrote: > David, > > Let's take this conversation "private" to spare the masses. If anyone > wants to participate, please ask and we'll add you to the cc list...my > interest in "privacy" is not to exclude but rather that I'm very passionate > about this topic--so passionate I think I sometimes come off as combative > though I'm definitely not. I *am* long winded, opinionated and loud--not a > good mix :( > > I'll get those with an interest a summary of some of what I was thinking a > little later... > > Brian > > > > On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 11:36 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> . My primary expertise is in things like how to put out a gas well fire >> without getting killed, if I need 30,000 # of pull down or 40,000 # to >> drill that limestone or what Marsh funnel velocity mud I need to drill 1/4 >> inch gravel. While very useful to make a lot of money, these skills are not >> much use with robotics:-) Are your students grade and middle school or are >> they high school? In order to do things at the high school level or above >> we need first of all someone with the time and skill to do it. There's a >> lot of skill around, its the time that's the real kicker. Without the money >> to get a usable facility going we are having trouble getting back to where >> we were 4 years ago when mother nature started kicking our butts. If we >> had fifty thousand dollars we could get a kick ass imaging setup and get >> some student programs underway. Finding and tracking NEOs isn't actually >> very hard. It just takes time and in this case a bit of money to get things >> fixed and upgraded. Since we don't have the money for a new camera, >> replacement computers and someone to run the program I don't see us getting >> much done on the advanced student front any time soon. At the moment we >> can't get someone to bring cookies to meetings or be DSS coordinator. >> >> On the other hand, we can do some "museum" stuff at the lower grade level >> to at least get some fraction of the kids interested in science and maybe, >> just maybe they will develop an interest in getting more involved in >> robotics, math, electronics, space, physics, astronomy or some other >> science. We do what we can with the people and equipment we have. Just my >> thoughts. >> >> What course of action do YOU think we should take? I would like to talk to >> you some more about this, privately if you prefer. >> >> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: >> >>> Depending on how big a bot you want--and I'd l think "not too big" is the >>> answer--this should be easily doable for under $5k easy. In fact, I have >>> two of them sitting next to the couch--they doesn't have video cameras >>> ($100) but I can drive them remote control and I have a variety of >> sensors >>> that they can use. >>> >>> I've mentored FIRST Robotics at just about every level for almost 15 >> years >>> now. What you're asking for can be built with legos and the lego NXT >>> computer for about $1k (http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx) >> I >>> used to have a lego robot that had a web cam on it that could be driven >> by >>> a joystick over remote control. It got taken apart because we were bored >>> with it and wanted something else... >>> >>> The next step up is Tetrix (http://www.tetrixrobotics.com) This is >>> probably more what you're looking for--sort of a large scale erector set >>> with electronics. It's also what's sitting by my couch. Someone with a >>> decent shop could make something more rover-looking. The motors, gears, >>> sensors and controls stuff to make a pretty capable bot will cost you >> less >>> than $2k--probably less if you plan carefully. A cheap laptop to control >>> it and you're golden. >>> >>> So now I'll climb on my pulpit a bit (I think Rick has learned to hate it >>> when I get on my pulpit!) School events, public outreach, the StarLab, >>> etc...these are museums. I firmly agree there are places and uses for >>> museums, but museums have their limits. We I hear people say we need to >>> have flashy things to compete with other museums and their flashy >> things, I >>> cringe. The FIRST robotics programs do more to teach science and >>> technology to children than any museum can hope to. Why? It's a >>> *program*. Students are active and engaged for an extended period of >> time. >>> It's not one science night a semester. During competition season, our >>> team meets 3 hours a night for 3 weeknights and 6 hours on Saturday for 6 >>> weeks straight! In the fall we meet for 2 hours a night weekly for 10 >>> weeks! Since last September, I've worked directly with these students >> for >>> 100+ hours. Most of them I'll see again next year. Over the 15 years, >>> I've worked directly with nearly 500 students--a large percentage of >> which >>> I know went on to science fields in college. >>> >>> It's all good and well to have a flashy museum, but I ask what happens >> when >>> someone is excited by Astronomy? What do they do when the museum packs >> up >>> and goes home? Where's their support network? Right now I have 12 >>> students I'm directly responsible for and another 50 that I interact with >>> almost daily. It's maybe not what Powell or Warko can host in an >> evening, >>> *but* I know I will see these *same* students tomorrow, then again on >>> Tuesday, and Wednesday and...They keep coming back because they have a >> goal >>> and there's a *program* in place to help them meet that goal. >>> >>> Before we left Illinois, I was on the verge of trying to start something >>> similar for Astronomy. I've always been more interested in longer term >>> support of the few than in general outreach programs...Logistically, >> it's a >>> more challenging problem to pull something like this together in a metro >>> area than it would have been in our small town but I honestly think if >>> we're serious about maintaining student interest in Astronomy and scitech >>> in general, we need to shift some of our focus to longer term programs. >> We >>> shouldn't give up on outreach and the museum approach--it's good >>> advertisement!--but once we've engaged, I feel it's our responsibility to >>> follow through with something deeper and more meaningful. >>> >>> I'll climb off my pulpit now and crawl back under my rock where I >>> belong...sorry for the unwanted lecture! >>> >>> Brian >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> >> wrote: >>>> One of the objectives or our organization is to facilitate science >>>> education. In addition to our efforts at Powell, a few of us also >>>> participate at school events. We have to compete for attention with >>> flashy >>>> chemistry, animals, electronics, etc. While the StarLab portable >>>> planetarium is always a hit, the telescope viewing is at the mercy of >> the >>>> weather. Meteorites are well received but we need something a little >> more >>>> high tech and flashy to grab an hold the interest of grade school and >>>> middle school kids. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> For years I�ve been thinking about coming up with a RC "Mars Rover". In >>>> addition to the directional controls, I visualize it having a live >> video >>>> feed and some kind of sample pick up device. We would set it up so that >>> the >>>> operator could not see the rover but would have to direct it using the >>>> video device. The operator(s) would steer the rover to an object and >>>> retrieve it for �analysis�. I've seen some that could be modified to >> our >>>> purpose on line for a little under $16K. >>>> >>>> >>>> Several of our members have students that are part of robotics clubs or >>> are >>>> interested in robotics. I�m willing to put my money where my mouth is >> and >>>> help to finance the construction if a reasonable cost and design could >> be >>>> developed. Anyone else interested or think this is worth pursuing? >>>> >>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! 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Brian, the spreadsheet of costs also was not public. Add me to the list as well. I'd love to see this work. s (dot) kranz1 (at) comcast (dot) net Thanks! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jim Stephens <jws@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:48:24 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Possible "Rover" project... On 2/9/2013 3:12 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > I have 2 small bots built using Tetrix parts. There's a picture of them > here:https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7yHBDszWFdIZ0VpN28yS3JRZkU/edit Brian, this was not public, in addition, please loop me into the offline discussion thread, thanks jim jws mail at jw sss dot com (remove spaces and replace chars) thanks jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Brian and I actually have been talking possible science efforts for about the last month, taking turns sending 4 page emails back and forth. I think he won, though. I will not be at the February GM due to other commitments and it's less than two weeks away anyway. However, how about for the MARCH GM, instead of having an Astro 101, since we don't have a program for it anyway, let's use the 6:00 PM time frame to meet at Royall Hall and discuss ideas regarding exactly these ideas that have been tossed around. I would announce it in the CM and via the Yahoo groups and we might be surprised at the interest out there. In any case, I am very encouraged by the interest and ideas that already have been expressed. Talking things over in person would be a logical next step and the time before a GM is a good opportunity where we might be able to get most of us (it's a long drive for Jim Stephens!) at the same place and time. There are others that have replied directly to me as well. From the last week's worth of emails, it looks like there are at least two or three doable projects, including the Rover idea, so I'm sure we'll have plenty to talk about. What does everyone think? Should I go ahead and set up and announce a meeting on March 23rd at 6:00 PM? That would give us some time to kick ideas and suggestions around via emails first so we can be a bit better organized. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 6:06 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Brian Tieman Subject: Re: [ASKC] Possible "Rover" project... Brian, Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should have a request to approve that in your in-box. I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree with the concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the ability to say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- That proves to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a challenge at the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his FIRST team at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up with FIRST teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for outreach, the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what FIRST is trying to do. Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' outreach would be 'stellar' (pun intended). We do need to define some functions that make sense for tele-operate, and that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper into things will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be built with a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the distance to Mars. Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some discussion, brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps hands-on with what you've got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, David, Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this idea somewhere. Jason. On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: > few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please > look at it as a basis for discussion with real world experience/costs > behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a discussion of > desired features including target audience, operations, logistics of > availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We might > not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want to give > the impression that what's stated above is the only [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sorry all! I made the folder sharable and not the files :( The links below should now work. In addition, the folder is at: https://drive.google.com/?pli=1&authuser=0#folders/0B7yHBDszWFdILU9ZN0g5dENCYjg Please feel free to create/add other pertinent information :) On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: > Breaking this out from David Young's recent "Various ruminations" email to > focus a discussion on possibly building a rover for demonstrations... > > I have 2 small bots built using Tetrix parts. There's a picture of them > here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7yHBDszWFdIZ0VpN28yS3JRZkU/edit > > These are using the system used in FIRST's First Tech Challenge level > robotics competition. I would argue the bots are about the right size and > level of sophistication for building a demonstration rover...feel free to > differ ;) By comparison, the First Lego League bots--built entirely out of > lego parts--are maybe a 1/4 this size while the First Robotics Challenge > bots--typical in many area high schools--tend to be about 2-3 times bigger. > There are more safety/portability/power concerns with the bigger bots that > I don't think we need. > > The bot on the left has 4 motors--two drive motors with encoder feedback, > a turntable for the "arm" and a joint for the "arm". At the end of the arm > are two servos that could be fitted with better "grips" for picking things > up. Sensors/camera could be added...might take some reengineering to fit > everything since this design wasn't meant to carry much more than it has > now. Anyway, I don't think this is the design we'd want...just something > to show scale/possibilities. > > Not being part of a competition, we can easily use any/all parts that make > sense to control expense/make the bot more "roverish". Think painted > plywood solar panels and custom machined bling... > > I started putting together a cost list here: > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AryHBDszWFdIdFBrV0JRdXFRbzNtc3hXaGZmZk9SNnc#gid=0 > > The cost list is by no means complete in that there are additional options > available. The options listed are sufficient to get to a nearly complete > bot and are a reasonable "guestimate" of what a demonstration rover might > cost (minus a laptop!) The google doc should be editable by all (if not > let me know!) so please feel free to edit/add vendors/options. > > I'd be willing to donate much/all of what I already own with some > conditions: > > 1) We find students to do much of the design/building of the bot. I'd be > willing to mentor and others may feel free to mentor as well, but let's let > students do the work tot he limits of their abilities/safety--I have > pictures of 5 freshmen girls using a table saw and various other power > tools in my garage building items for a First Tech Challenge competition :) > If there are enough students within the ASKC--great. If not, I'm sure > several on the team I currently mentor would be interested. > > 2) I would like to borrow it back for demonstration purposes sometime > during pre-season (September-December) for the team (likely teams since I > intend to sponsor a Lego League team again as well) I mentor. It should be > available for other members to borrow for demonstrating to their respective > robotics teams as well. > > Time to completion will vary. For a basis of discussion, if going the > student built route with parts already owned that I would argue for, I > would guestimate a half dozen high school students could get to operational > in ~70 hours--significantly less if they're already knowledgable and > focused--ie: this time estimate includes instructional time. For > comparison, I could probably do it all myself in <25 hours. > > I'm skipping a few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. > Please look at it as a basis for discussion with real world > experience/costs behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a > discussion of desired features including target audience, operations, > logistics of availability, etc...that may impact final design > consideration. We might not need to spend much time in those discussions, > but I don't want to give the impression that what's stated above is the > only solution or even the best solution. We should make that decision > after the desired design features are itemized. > > Brian > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jason, My one big concern with asking for high school student help is that we'll get too much help!! If we go the cheap route (parts and equipment already owned) we probably can't handle more than a half dozen or so students before getting to the point where too many of them are out of the process. My high school team started with nearly 100 students. We're down to about 50 because many were disenchanted when we didn't have the mentors/equipment for them to do the interesting work. I have several students that would love to help out with something like this as well. And there are others in the club attached to high school teams. If everybody brings a couple students, suddenly we have more than we can handle and we work against our intentions by turning them off :( The organization is pretty new to something like this--or at least hasn't done it in a while. I argue we open participation to ASKC members first and see how many we have. Matt and Justin already...a few others and I think this initial effort is full. I can see many paths of expansion for the future, but they lead to questions of funding, mentorship, and if the ASKC's mission is really to augment FIRST. I think we should go into this rover project as if it were a one time effort with a plan for continued maintenance/support of the hardware and see how it goes before thinking about how we can bring in more students. And yep, I did think about adding in a delay in the communications :) There are many other things we could consider as well. There are pH sensors, temperature sensors, ir sensors, etc...We could literally build a scientific rover laboratory! Again, I argue we start small with equipment we have or can get cheaply and see how it goes. If it's successful, there's nothing stopping us (except time and money!) from modifying the rover--or building new/additional ones--for expanded capabilities. Some initial successes would give us credibility to hunt down funding sources for expansion... Some more of my thoughts anyway...as always, please feel free to disagree :) Brian On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > Brian, > > Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should have a > request to approve that in your in-box. > > I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree with the > concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the ability to > say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- That proves > to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a challenge at > the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his FIRST team > at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up with FIRST > teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for outreach, > the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what FIRST is trying > to do. > > Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' outreach would be > 'stellar' (pun intended). > > We do need to define some functions that make sense for tele-operate, and > that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper into things > will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be built with > a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the distance to Mars. > > Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. > > Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some discussion, > brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps hands-on with what you've > got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. > > So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, David, > Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this idea > somewhere. > > Jason. > > > On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: > >> few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please >> look at it as a basis for discussion with real world experience/costs >> behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a discussion of >> desired features including target audience, operations, logistics of >> availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We might >> not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want to give >> the impression that what's stated above is the only >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well there does seem to be some interest. I like Rick's idea of a meeting with interested parties. It could be at a GM, at next week's board meeting or in my case any time at all. Spuring some interest in science with high school, middle school and elementary students could be a great result. Let's agree on a meeting time and place. Who's interested other than Brian Jason Rick David Y Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Why, I'll be darn, I am looking for just that, David. I got a .44 and don't want to pay the cost of store-bought ammo. Randy T. would be glad to hold those dies till I get down there. If you could give them to him, I'd be grateful. You still have any other reloading gear? i'd be interested. Thnx George Allen On Feb 10, 2013, at 1:00 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> wrote: > I haven't reloaded anything in decades and have no plans to do so in the > future so I sure don't need these anymore. Before I throw them away, anyone > have any use for some Lee 44 magnum dies? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
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Gary Pitman spoke up first. Maybe you can work something out with him. On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM, george allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > ** > > > Why, I'll be darn, I am looking for just that, David. I got a .44 and > don't want to pay the cost of store-bought ammo. Randy T. would be glad to > hold those dies till I get down there. If you could give them to him, I'd > be grateful. You still have any other reloading gear? i'd be interested. > Thnx > > George Allen > > On Feb 10, 2013, at 1:00 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > I haven't reloaded anything in decades and have no plans to do so in the > > future so I sure don't need these anymore. Before I throw them away, > anyone > > have any use for some Lee 44 magnum dies? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
....not by duel please! David Young wrote: > Gary Pitman spoke up first. Maybe you can work something out with him. > On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM, george allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Why, I'll be darn, I am looking for just that, David. I got a .44 and >> don't want to pay the cost of store-bought ammo. Randy T. would be glad to >> hold those dies till I get down there. If you could give them to him, I'd >> be grateful. You still have any other reloading gear? i'd be interested. >> Thnx >> >> George Allen >> >> On Feb 10, 2013, at 1:00 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> >>> I haven't reloaded anything in decades and have no plans to do so in the >>> future so I sure don't need these anymore. Before I throw them away, >> anyone >>> have any use for some Lee 44 magnum dies? >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
No problem. I'll just borrow them from him. Ha ha ha On Feb 10, 2013, at 7:33 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Gary Pitman spoke up first. Maybe you can work something out with him. > > On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM, george allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Why, I'll be darn, I am looking for just that, David. I got a .44 and >> don't want to pay the cost of store-bought ammo. Randy T. would be glad to >> hold those dies till I get down there. If you could give them to him, I'd >> be grateful. You still have any other reloading gear? i'd be interested. >> Thnx >> >> George Allen >> >> On Feb 10, 2013, at 1:00 PM, David Young youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> >>> I haven't reloaded anything in decades and have no plans to do so in the >>> future so I sure don't need these anymore. Before I throw them away, >> anyone >>> have any use for some Lee 44 magnum dies? >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thanks, Tom! To everyone...we just toppled over 1,000! At this moment, we have 1,002 people 'following' our club's Facebook page! Woo hoo! And don't forget that you can post astronomy-related and club-related links to our page. Our "followers" enjoy checking out everyone's posts, not just the ones I post to the page. :) Big thanks to everyone for their support! Thanks, Cindy ________________________________ From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Facebook - Nearly 1,000! A BIG Thank You Cindy for having the forethought to set up the Facebook and Twitter accounts. Many of us older ASKCer's have a tendency to get stuck in old methods of communication, including myself (I still do not twit nor do I text on a phone). So, I and many other members are grateful that you have done this. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Cindy Chesley cindylchesley@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" askc@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 5:27 PM >Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Facebook - Nearly 1,000! > > > >Just an fyi and 'thank you'... > >'Thank you' to the members that regularly contribute and 'like' links on our ASKC Facebook site. >We're just a few away from having 1,000 people follow our page - awesome! >These followers are not only members but also people from around the local area, out of state, and from other parts of the world. > >If you decide to venture onto Facebook, check out our page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Astronomical-Society-of-Kansas-City/334830179247 > >You can also follow us @ASKCFan on Twitter. >Our Twitter account automatically tweets everything posted from our Facebook site. >You don't have to be a Facebook user to check out our Twitter activity, including tweets of photos and links. >For example, we have one Twitter follower (Leif) who doesn't have a Facebook account but is still able to check out all the stuff posted automatically, onto Twitter, from our Facebook page. > >Thanks again for your support! I'll let you know when we hit 1000! >~ Cindy > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
After seeing Joe's photos of children during the Venus Transit, I started wondering if there would be a budget and volunteers to design a brochure aimed at informing and encouraging area Science teachers to use our services and facilities for their classes. We could uses pictures of children and teenagers enjoying telescopes, as well as Powell's dome and scope. We could include some information on Powell, the ASKC, and more specifically what we can provide for groups of school children (day and night, at the school and at Powell). I am sure there is a list of teachers in the area that we can use as a mailing list. Even if they don't pull together a trip for their own students, I would hope they would at least inform the students of the possibility of going out to Powell with their families on a Saturday night. Hopefully the brochure could be universal enough that it could be used for other purposes as well. Heather Spinelli
Postcards as a stand alone piece would have the highest rate of being seen on both sides in a very short amount of time vs. brochures sealed and mailed in envelopes. Brochures can be designed to be sent out/ distributed/handed out as a tabbed piece, they will have the second highest rate of being opened after envelopes. It may be much cheaper (no mailing costs) if brochures or postcards are distributed through the School District (most time efficient) as they will forward them to each individual school's principle or will inform principles that they will be dropped off at each individual school) or by talking directly to principles and not science teachers. Each science teacher (as most teachers I'd assume) will have a mail box at the school. It's going to be much more cost efficient this way. Also, (more time consuming) each science teacher maybe reached by talking to the principle, asking him for a list of teachers and going meeting face to face with them or come to a teachers meeting (every week or monthly) at each individual school and make a presentation. Normally, it takes 7-8 exposures to a marketing piece to get awareness of the message. Considering that science teachers are above average when it comes to "interest level" and "catchiness" of ASKC and Powell Observatory as a unique place to enrich their students, they may need to be exposed to the postcard/brochure at least 2-3 times a year and stick with this every year for most effect. I wonder if each School District has science teachers conferences/guest speakers/continuous education classes/conferences annually? Or maybe specific disciplines only? This could be an opportunity to present ASKC and it's activities to them. Also, I am sure teachers have regular (weekly, bi-weekly) meetings at each school, so attending these can be a possibility. This may be a good "wholesale" approach with the least amount of effort. On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:44 PM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > After seeing Joe's photos of children during the Venus Transit, I started > wondering if there would be a budget and volunteers to design a brochure > aimed at informing and encouraging area Science teachers to use our > services and facilities for their classes. > > We could uses pictures of children and teenagers enjoying telescopes, as > well as Powell's dome and scope. We could include some information on > Powell, the ASKC, and more specifically what we can provide for groups of > school children (day and night, at the school and at Powell). > > I am sure there is a list of teachers in the area that we can use as a > mailing list. Even if they don't pull together a trip for their own > students, I would hope they would at least inform the students of the > possibility of going out to Powell with their families on a Saturday night. > > Hopefully the brochure could be universal enough that it could be used for > other purposes as well. > > > Heather Spinelli > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very good points. I had considered postcards for its postage and printing cost effectiveness, but thought it may be hard to fit all the desired info and some eye catching photos into the available space. The tri-fold color brochure was my first choice, and automated addressing and double sealing is pretty cost and labor effective since you get bulk postage rates that way. I like your idea of multiple mailings throughout the year. Face to face at school district teacher meetings would be incredible and very effective, especially once we break the ice the first time. It would save quite a bit in postage and mail house costs, and would cut down effort on the part of the volunteers not having to go to the individual schools. Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: "IggyKC@..." <iggykc@gmail.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Mailing to Area Science Teachers? Postcards as a stand alone piece would have the highest rate of being seen on both sides in a very short amount of time vs. brochures sealed and mailed in envelopes. Brochures can be designed to be sent out/ distributed/handed out as a tabbed piece, they will have the second highest rate of being opened after envelopes. It may be much cheaper (no mailing costs) if brochures or postcards are distributed through the School District (most time efficient) as they will forward them to each individual school's principle or will inform principles that they will be dropped off at each individual school) or by talking directly to principles and not science teachers. Each science teacher (as most teachers I'd assume) will have a mail box at the school. It's going to be much more cost efficient this way. Also, (more time consuming) each science teacher maybe reached by talking to the principle, asking him for a list of teachers and going meeting face to face with them or come to a teachers meeting (every week or monthly) at each individual school and make a presentation. Normally, it takes 7-8 exposures to a marketing piece to get awareness of the message. Considering that science teachers are above average when it comes to "interest level" and "catchiness" of ASKC and Powell Observatory as a unique place to enrich their students, they may need to be exposed to the postcard/brochure at least 2-3 times a year and stick with this every year for most effect. I wonder if each School District has science teachers conferences/guest speakers/continuous education classes/conferences annually? Or maybe specific disciplines only? This could be an opportunity to present ASKC and it's activities to them. Also, I am sure teachers have regular (weekly, bi-weekly) meetings at each school, so attending these can be a possibility. This may be a good "wholesale" approach with the least amount of effort. On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:44 PM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > After seeing Joe's photos of children during the Venus Transit, I started > wondering if there would be a budget and volunteers to design a brochure > aimed at informing and encouraging area Science teachers to use our > services and facilities for their classes. > > We could uses pictures of children and teenagers enjoying telescopes, as > well as Powell's dome and scope. We could include some information on > Powell, the ASKC, and more specifically what we can provide for groups of > school children (day and night, at the school and at Powell). > > I am sure there is a list of teachers in the area that we can use as a > mailing list. Even if they don't pull together a trip for their own > students, I would hope they would at least inform the students of the > possibility of going out to Powell with their families on a Saturday night. > > Hopefully the brochure could be universal enough that it could be used for > other purposes as well. > > > Heather Spinelli > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We recently designed and produced new "rack cards" and updated tifold brochures. We are just now starting to distribute them.at events. Rick and I dropped off some of each to the chamber of commerce in Louisburg a few days ago. They will be placed at selected venues around town. Instead of everyplace getting the rather expensive trifolds a placard style was also produced at a lower cost. These are glossy color card stock. Sadly we didn't have any when Joe, Grant and I attended the Teacher's Resource event at UMKC last weekend. Joe had some other handouts and info on a CD was given out to all the teacher's attending. We've talked about how to reach area schools and science teachers in particular.We'll be sure to have the new stuff at all future school events and place them in the hands of the teachers while we're there on site! E-mailing and telephone calls have been tried and they sure don't work. I have a supply of the new trifolds and rack cards here at the house if you would like to take on the job of distributing them to schools. How about you guys, (Heather and Iggy) attend the next board meeting or general meeting and talk about this to board members. New ideas and approaches to old ideas are always welcome. You may be able to offer some great suggestions to spruce up our efforts. We could certainly use the help and new ideas! On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 9:19 PM, IggyKC@... <iggykc@gmail.com> wrote: > ** > > > Postcards as a stand alone piece would have the highest rate of being seen > on both sides in a very short amount of time vs. brochures sealed and > mailed in envelopes. Brochures can be designed to be sent out/ > distributed/handed out as a tabbed piece, they will have the second highest > rate of being opened after envelopes. > > It may be much cheaper (no mailing costs) if brochures or postcards are > distributed through the School District (most time efficient) as they will > forward them to each individual school's principle or will inform > principles that they will be dropped off at each individual school) or by > talking directly to principles and not science teachers. Each science > teacher (as most teachers I'd assume) will have a mail box at the school. > It's going to be much more cost efficient this way. > > Also, (more time consuming) each science teacher maybe reached by talking > to the principle, asking him for a list of teachers and going meeting face > to face with them or come to a teachers meeting (every week or monthly) at > each individual school and make a presentation. > > Normally, it takes 7-8 exposures to a marketing piece to get awareness of > the message. Considering that science teachers are above average when it > comes to "interest level" and "catchiness" of ASKC and Powell Observatory > as a unique place to enrich their students, they may need to be exposed to > the postcard/brochure at least 2-3 times a year and stick with this every > year for most effect. > > I wonder if each School District has science teachers conferences/guest > speakers/continuous education classes/conferences annually? Or maybe > specific disciplines only? This could be an opportunity to present ASKC and > it's activities to them. > > Also, I am sure teachers have regular (weekly, bi-weekly) meetings at each > school, so attending these can be a possibility. > > This may be a good "wholesale" approach with the least amount of effort. > > > On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:44 PM, heather.spinelli < > heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > > After seeing Joe's photos of children during the Venus Transit, I started > > wondering if there would be a budget and volunteers to design a brochure > > aimed at informing and encouraging area Science teachers to use our > > services and facilities for their classes. > > > > We could uses pictures of children and teenagers enjoying telescopes, as > > well as Powell's dome and scope. We could include some information on > > Powell, the ASKC, and more specifically what we can provide for groups of > > school children (day and night, at the school and at Powell). > > > > I am sure there is a list of teachers in the area that we can use as a > > mailing list. Even if they don't pull together a trip for their own > > students, I would hope they would at least inform the students of the > > possibility of going out to Powell with their families on a Saturday > night. > > > > Hopefully the brochure could be universal enough that it could be used > for > > other purposes as well. > > > > > > Heather Spinelli > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have two groups on the calendar in the next week. A group of scouts is scheduled for Powell on Friday, Feb 15. Another group is scheduled at Powell on Sunday, Feb 17. As of now there is zero staff for either of these nights. Is no one interested or does no one actually look at the calendar on line or in the CM to see what is scheduled? I'm just wondering if I should contact these groups and cancel and stop taking reservations without confirmed staff. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The ASKC Board Meeting is next Monday night, February 18, at 7:00pm. The meeting is OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS! That's you!!! Everyone has new ideas and this is the location, and the people, to broadcast them to! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Friday's and Saturday's groups have been cancelled. Still looking for someone for the school group on Sunday. This is the class that the teacher required every participant to join the ASKC. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I should be able to be at Powell Sunday for the school group. What info do we have about the group? Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > Friday's and Saturday's groups have been cancelled. > > Still looking for someone for the school group on Sunday. This is the class > that the teacher required every participant to join the ASKC. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
If this is the group from Gardner, I just got their new member packets in the mail Wednesday and their February Cosmic Messengers out this morning. There are 15 or so students, the teacher and probably a couple of parents. I'd be willing to be a second or third party to help you David B., but I am not a keyholder. Denise On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM, dbrac06 <dbrackey@...> wrote: > ** > > > I should be able to be at Powell Sunday for the school group. What info do > we have about the group? > > Dave Brackey > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > Friday's and Saturday's groups have been cancelled. > > > > Still looking for someone for the school group on Sunday. This is the > class > > that the teacher required every participant to join the ASKC. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun tomorrow evening for viewing? I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I might try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe: heavens-above.org puts in the northeast rising above the 10 degree elevation at about 5:00 at almost mag 10. Well before sunset, but not in the sun. It's height goes up and its mag goes down until it eclipses at 5:30 at 31 degrees, 12 mag, still in the northeast. Do you think either scope could find that low of mag in daylight/almost dusk? Denise On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun > tomorrow evening for viewing? > > I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I might > try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. > > Thanks, > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David Brackey has stepped up. Iggy will help if he can get a ride. On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> wrote: > If this is the group from Gardner, I just got their new member packets in > the mail Wednesday and their February Cosmic Messengers out this morning. > There are 15 or so students, the teacher and probably a couple of parents. > > I'd be willing to be a second or third party to help you David B., but I am > not a keyholder. > > Denise > > > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM, dbrac06 <dbrackey@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I should be able to be at Powell Sunday for the school group. What info > do > > we have about the group? > > > > Dave Brackey > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > > > Friday's and Saturday's groups have been cancelled. > > > > > > Still looking for someone for the school group on Sunday. This is the > > class > > > that the teacher required every participant to join the ASKC. > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
How fast is it moving across the sky? How fast will your scope track a target? dot ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise Moser" <dennyzen@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > Joe: heavens-above.org puts in the northeast rising above the 10 degree > elevation at about 5:00 at almost mag 10. Well before sunset, but not in > the sun. It's height goes up and its mag goes down until it eclipses at > 5:30 at 31 degrees, 12 mag, still in the northeast. > > Do you think either scope could find that low of mag in daylight/almost > dusk? > > Denise > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun >> tomorrow evening for viewing? >> >> I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I might >> try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. >> >> Thanks, >> Joe >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Is isn't going all that fast to need tracking like satellites do--in thirty minutes it goes across 20 degrees of elevation. I'd think, if it were visible, you would point the scope at the RA and DEC for it and see if you see it move in a few minutes. If it does, then nudge it along. The questionis would a 10-12 magnitude object it be visible in the half-hour to hour before sunset. I would think not, but I don't know? Joe? On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:25 PM, D Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: > ** > > > How fast is it moving across the sky? How fast will your scope track a > target? > dot > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:14 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > > > Joe: heavens-above.org puts in the northeast rising above the 10 degree > > elevation at about 5:00 at almost mag 10. Well before sunset, but not in > > the sun. It's height goes up and its mag goes down until it eclipses at > > 5:30 at 31 degrees, 12 mag, still in the northeast. > > > > Do you think either scope could find that low of mag in daylight/almost > > dusk? > > > > Denise > > > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Joseph Wright jos.wright@...> > > wrote: > > > >> ** > > >> > >> > >> Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun > >> tomorrow evening for viewing? > >> > >> I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I might > >> try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Joe > >> > >> __________________________________________________________ > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Good luck catching it. If you do, it might be tracked manually, if visible. dt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise Moser" <dennyzen@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > Is isn't going all that fast to need tracking like satellites do--in > thirty > minutes it goes across 20 degrees of elevation. I'd think, if it were > visible, you would point the scope at the RA and DEC for it and see if > you > see it move in a few minutes. If it does, then nudge it along. The > questionis would a 10-12 magnitude object it be visible in the half-hour > to > hour before sunset. I would think not, but I don't know? Joe? > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:25 PM, D Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> How fast is it moving across the sky? How fast will your scope track a >> target? >> dot >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:14 PM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 >> >> > Joe: heavens-above.org puts in the northeast rising above the 10 degree >> > elevation at about 5:00 at almost mag 10. Well before sunset, but not >> > in >> > the sun. It's height goes up and its mag goes down until it eclipses at >> > 5:30 at 31 degrees, 12 mag, still in the northeast. >> > >> > Do you think either scope could find that low of mag in daylight/almost >> > dusk? >> > >> > Denise >> > >> > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Joseph Wright jos.wright@...> >> > wrote: >> > >> >> ** >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun >> >> tomorrow evening for viewing? >> >> >> >> I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I >> >> might >> >> try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Joe >> >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Whoops. I read it wrong. Slower than that. More north-northwest and at about 20 degrees at 5:00 and up to 31 degrees elevation by 7:30. Makes 12 mag a little more plausible after twilight, but urbanly?? On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 9:57 PM, D Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: > ** > > > Good luck catching it. If you do, it might be tracked manually, if > visible. > > dt > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:21 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > > > Is isn't going all that fast to need tracking like satellites do--in > > thirty > > minutes it goes across 20 degrees of elevation. I'd think, if it were > > visible, you would point the scope at the RA and DEC for it and see if > > you > > see it move in a few minutes. If it does, then nudge it along. The > > questionis would a 10-12 magnitude object it be visible in the half-hour > > to > > hour before sunset. I would think not, but I don't know? Joe? > > > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:25 PM, D Trentman dtrent@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > > >> > >> > >> How fast is it moving across the sky? How fast will your scope track a > >> target? > >> dot > >> > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> > >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:14 PM > >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > >> > >> > Joe: heavens-above.org puts in the northeast rising above the 10 > degree > >> > elevation at about 5:00 at almost mag 10. Well before sunset, but not > >> > in > >> > the sun. It's height goes up and its mag goes down until it eclipses > at > >> > 5:30 at 31 degrees, 12 mag, still in the northeast. > >> > > >> > Do you think either scope could find that low of mag in > daylight/almost > >> > dusk? > >> > > >> > Denise > >> > > >> > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Joseph Wright jos.wright@...> > >> > wrote: > >> > > >> >> ** > >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun > >> >> tomorrow evening for viewing? > >> >> > >> >> I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I > >> >> might > >> >> try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. > >> >> > >> >> Thanks, > >> >> Joe > >> >> > >> >> __________________________________________________________ > >> >> > >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > ------------------------------------ > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I don't think the 30" can go that low in the NW to NE, the classroom roof is in the way. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise Moser" <dennyzen@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > Whoops. I read it wrong. Slower than that. > > More north-northwest and at about 20 degrees at 5:00 and up to 31 degrees > elevation by 7:30. Makes 12 mag a little more plausible after twilight, > but urbanly?? > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 9:57 PM, D Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Good luck catching it. If you do, it might be tracked manually, if >> visible. >> >> dt >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:21 PM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 >> >> > Is isn't going all that fast to need tracking like satellites do--in >> > thirty >> > minutes it goes across 20 degrees of elevation. I'd think, if it were >> > visible, you would point the scope at the RA and DEC for it and see if >> > you >> > see it move in a few minutes. If it does, then nudge it along. The >> > questionis would a 10-12 magnitude object it be visible in the >> > half-hour >> > to >> > hour before sunset. I would think not, but I don't know? Joe? >> > >> > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:25 PM, D Trentman dtrent@...> wrote: >> > >> >> ** >> >> >> >> >> >> >> How fast is it moving across the sky? How fast will your scope track a >> >> target? >> >> dot >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> >> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> >> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:14 PM >> >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 >> >> >> >> > Joe: heavens-above.org puts in the northeast rising above the 10 >> degree >> >> > elevation at about 5:00 at almost mag 10. Well before sunset, but >> >> > not >> >> > in >> >> > the sun. It's height goes up and its mag goes down until it eclipses >> at >> >> > 5:30 at 31 degrees, 12 mag, still in the northeast. >> >> > >> >> > Do you think either scope could find that low of mag in >> daylight/almost >> >> > dusk? >> >> > >> >> > Denise >> >> > >> >> > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Joseph Wright jos.wright@...> >> >> > wrote: >> >> > >> >> >> ** >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun >> >> >> tomorrow evening for viewing? >> >> >> >> >> >> I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I >> >> >> might >> >> >> try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. >> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> Joe >> >> >> >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > ------------------------------------ >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Brace yourselves for significant public interest. Do a news search on "Russia meteor" this morning. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "D Trentman" <dtrent@...> wrote: > > I don't think the 30" can go that low in the NW to NE, the classroom roof is > in the way. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Denise Moser" <dennyzen@...> > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 10:46 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > > > > Whoops. I read it wrong. Slower than that. > > > > More north-northwest and at about 20 degrees at 5:00 and up to 31 degrees > > elevation by 7:30. Makes 12 mag a little more plausible after twilight, > > but urbanly?? > > > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 9:57 PM, D Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> Good luck catching it. If you do, it might be tracked manually, if > >> visible. > >> > >> dt > >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> > >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:21 PM > >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > >> > >> > Is isn't going all that fast to need tracking like satellites do--in > >> > thirty > >> > minutes it goes across 20 degrees of elevation. I'd think, if it were > >> > visible, you would point the scope at the RA and DEC for it and see if > >> > you > >> > see it move in a few minutes. If it does, then nudge it along. The > >> > questionis would a 10-12 magnitude object it be visible in the > >> > half-hour > >> > to > >> > hour before sunset. I would think not, but I don't know? Joe? > >> > > >> > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 5:25 PM, D Trentman dtrent@...> wrote: > >> > > >> >> ** > >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> How fast is it moving across the sky? How fast will your scope track a > >> >> target? > >> >> dot > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> >> From: "Denise Moser" dennyzen@...> > >> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >> >> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 1:14 PM > >> >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2012 DA14 > >> >> > >> >> > Joe: heavens-above.org puts in the northeast rising above the 10 > >> degree > >> >> > elevation at about 5:00 at almost mag 10. Well before sunset, but > >> >> > not > >> >> > in > >> >> > the sun. It's height goes up and its mag goes down until it eclipses > >> at > >> >> > 5:30 at 31 degrees, 12 mag, still in the northeast. > >> >> > > >> >> > Do you think either scope could find that low of mag in > >> daylight/almost > >> >> > dusk? > >> >> > > >> >> > Denise > >> >> > > >> >> > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Joseph Wright jos.wright@...> > >> >> > wrote: > >> >> > > >> >> >> ** > >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Is my thinking correct that 2012 DA14 will be too close to the Sun > >> >> >> tomorrow evening for viewing? > >> >> >> > >> >> >> I have a short meeting at UMKC-Warko tomorrw evening and thought I > >> >> >> might > >> >> >> try for it. Just checking the data that I plugged into TheSky. > >> >> >> > >> >> >> Thanks, > >> >> >> Joe > >> >> >> > >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ > >> >> >> > >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > ------------------------------------ > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > Yahoo! Groups Links > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > ------------------------------------ > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
So was this associated with the asteroid flyby? Coinkydink? Must have been exciting to have that large of a shock wave! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I see a school night Feb 20 with zero volunteers. I'll be in Florida. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If anyone is looking for a meade 10" schmidt cassegrain optical tube , a 6" f8 meade achromat refractor or a celestron 102mm f5 achromat refractor,I have them listed on ebay. I would deliver any of them to powell or possibly your house depending on where you live, if anyone in the club purchases them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meade-Lx200-Gps-10-Optical-Tube-Ota-/130849858580?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item1e77426414 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meade-Lxd75-6-Ar-6-Optical-Tube-/130849876169?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item1e7742a8c9 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Celestron-C102-Wide-Field-Telescope-/130849869599?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item1e77428f1f Dale Cameron
I can be at Briarwood on the 20th with my telescope. Pete
I'm seeing two Briarwoods. One in Olathe and one in Prairie Village. I can make it to either, but would prefer to go to the correct one :). Is 6:00 the correct start time? Thanks, Pete
Larry Lebofsky (club member in Tucson) sent a message this morning and an excerpt is below.
I did hear reports of buildings damaged and few people injured on the radio during the drive to work.
Joe
Of interest is the fact that this event occurred very close in time to the
passage of an asteroid over Asia and Europe tonight (middle of the day
here).
Lots of emails have related the two, but as Phil Plait points out, in
space they are hundreds of thousands of kilometers apart (a day in time)
and the direction of the fireball was more east-west while the asteroid is
moving from south to north, so in a very different orbit.
It is just a coincidence that the close approach a a 50-meter asteroid
(about the size of the object that created Meteor Crater) is happening
within a day of what appears to be the largest meteorite fall (rumors of a
crater 10 meters or more in diameter) in recent history.
Here is the link. It is long, so you may have to copy it into your browser.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/02/15/breaking_huge_meteor_explodes_over_russia.html
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 7:21 AM
Subject: [ASKC] meteor in Russia
So was this associated with the asteroid flyby? Coinkydink? Must have been
exciting to have that large of a shock wave!
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Here are videos of the meteor exploding over Russia: http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-02/videos-space-rock-exploded-over-russia-slammed-building Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 8:50 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > > >Larry Lebofsky (club member in Tucson) sent a message this morning and an excerpt is below. > >I did hear reports of buildings damaged and few people injured on the radio during the drive to work. > >Joe > > > >Of interest is the fact that this event occurred very close in time to the >passage of an asteroid over Asia and Europe tonight (middle of the day >here). > >Lots of emails have related the two, but as Phil Plait points out, in >space they are hundreds of thousands of kilometers apart (a day in time) >and the direction of the fireball was more east-west while the asteroid is >moving from south to north, so in a very different orbit. > >It is just a coincidence that the close approach a a 50-meter asteroid >(about the size of the object that created Meteor Crater) is happening >within a day of what appears to be the largest meteorite fall (rumors of a >crater 10 meters or more in diameter) in recent history. > >Here is the link. It is long, so you may have to copy it into your browser. > >http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/02/15/breaking_huge_meteor_explodes_over_russia.html > >__________________________________________________________ >Joseph S. Wright >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >Office (913) 208-0924 >Design Detailing Cadd > > >________________________________ >From: David Young youngmdavid@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 7:21 AM >Subject: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > > > >So was this associated with the asteroid flyby? Coinkydink? Must have been >exciting to have that large of a shock wave! > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Riding with the one guy in the video looked pretty exciting without the asteroid. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Larry Lebofsky (club member in Tucson) sent a message this morning and an excerpt is below. > > I did hear reports of buildings damaged and few people injured on the radio during the drive to work. > > Joe > > > > Of interest is the fact that this event occurred very close in time to the > passage of an asteroid over Asia and Europe tonight (middle of the day > here). > > Lots of emails have related the two, but as Phil Plait points out, in > space they are hundreds of thousands of kilometers apart (a day in time) > and the direction of the fireball was more east-west while the asteroid is > moving from south to north, so in a very different orbit. > > It is just a coincidence that the close approach a a 50-meter asteroid > (about the size of the object that created Meteor Crater) is happening > within a day of what appears to be the largest meteorite fall (rumors of a > crater 10 meters or more in diameter) in recent history. > > Here is the link. It is long, so you may have to copy it into your browser. > > > http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/02/15/breaking_huge_meteor_explodes_over_russia.html > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 7:21 AM > Subject: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > > > > So was this associated with the asteroid flyby? Coinkydink? Must have been > exciting to have that large of a shock wave! > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Well, the meteor has started a frenzy. I will be at Warko around 2pm to meet ch41 for a spot on the 4pm telecast. I will have the observatory open for aTRY at seeing this thing. It will be open from 6-8pm. If anyone wants to join me and possibly the Youngs, I would love the company. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Has anyone heard if meteorites were recovered, or did it completely vaporize in the air like Tunguska? I'm sure there are pieces already up for auction on eBay! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:58:06 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] meteor in Russia Here are videos of the meteor exploding over Russia: http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-02/videos-space-rock-exploded-over-russia-slammed-building Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 8:50 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > > >Larry Lebofsky (club member in Tucson) sent a message this morning and an excerpt is below. > >I did hear reports of buildings damaged and few people injured on the radio during the drive to work. > >Joe > > > >Of interest is the fact that this event occurred very close in time to the >passage of an asteroid over Asia and Europe tonight (middle of the day >here). > >Lots of emails have related the two, but as Phil Plait points out, in >space they are hundreds of thousands of kilometers apart (a day in time) >and the direction of the fireball was more east-west while the asteroid is >moving from south to north, so in a very different orbit. > >It is just a coincidence that the close approach a a 50-meter asteroid >(about the size of the object that created Meteor Crater) is happening >within a day of what appears to be the largest meteorite fall (rumors of a >crater 10 meters or more in diameter) in recent history. > >Here is the link. It is long, so you may have to copy it into your browser. > >http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/02/15/breaking_huge_meteor_explodes_over_russia.html > >__________________________________________________________ >Joseph S. Wright >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >Office (913) 208-0924 >Design Detailing Cadd > > >________________________________ >From: David Young youngmdavid@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 7:21 AM >Subject: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > > > >So was this associated with the asteroid flyby? Coinkydink? Must have been >exciting to have that large of a shock wave! > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Let me know if you need any extra help. I should be available. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > David Brackey has stepped up. Iggy will help if he can get a ride. > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> wrote: > > > If this is the group from Gardner, I just got their new member packets in > > the mail Wednesday and their February Cosmic Messengers out this morning. > > There are 15 or so students, the teacher and probably a couple of parents. > > > > I'd be willing to be a second or third party to help you David B., but I am > > not a keyholder. > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM, dbrac06 <dbrackey@...> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > I should be able to be at Powell Sunday for the school group. What info > > do > > > we have about the group? > > > > > > Dave Brackey > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > > > > > Friday's and Saturday's groups have been cancelled. > > > > > > > > Still looking for someone for the school group on Sunday. This is the > > > class > > > > that the teacher required every participant to join the ASKC. > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I'm sure David Brackey could use the Help. Give him a call or an email On Feb 15, 2013 10:37 AM, "david" <david.lane07@...> wrote: > ** > > > Let me know if you need any extra help. I should be available. > > Dave > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > David Brackey has stepped up. Iggy will help if he can get a ride. > > > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Denise Moser wrote: > > > > > If this is the group from Gardner, I just got their new member packets > in > > > the mail Wednesday and their February Cosmic Messengers out this > morning. > > > There are 15 or so students, the teacher and probably a couple of > parents. > > > > > > I'd be willing to be a second or third party to help you David B., but > I am > > > not a keyholder. > > > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 10:37 AM, dbrac06 wrote: > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > I should be able to be at Powell Sunday for the school group. What > info > > > do > > > > we have about the group? > > > > > > > > Dave Brackey > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Friday's and Saturday's groups have been cancelled. > > > > > > > > > > Still looking for someone for the school group on Sunday. This is > the > > > > class > > > > > that the teacher required every participant to join the ASKC. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you tell me which school to go to I will be there with a telescope. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, February 15, 2013 7:23:55 AM Subject: [ASKC] Briarwood I see a school night Feb 20 with zero volunteers. I'll be in Florida. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks John. Richard Fredrick is the contact person. I've asked him for a clarification since it appears there are two Briarwoods in the KC area. On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 11:01 AM, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> wrote: > ** > > > If you tell me which school to go to I will be there with a telescope. > > John Fitzgerald > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Fri, February 15, 2013 7:23:55 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Briarwood > > > I see a school night Feb 20 with zero volunteers. > > I'll be in Florida. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey, Richard, call me at the number below. If someone has his cell call me. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Ihave a scheduling conflict today that has been in the works for several weeks. So, anyonewanting to represent the ASKC that wants to do this...call me. I am leaving work for the Warko after I hit send. Joe Hi Joe Thanks again. It was good to speak with you this morning. It would be a 4 minute segment here in our studio during our 4:00pm hour. It would be at 4:45pm, but I can be pretty flexible with that depending on whenever someone can be here. Our studios are 4500 Shawnee Mission Parkway in Fairway. Thanks again! Courtney Lewis KCTV5 News at 4:00, Producer Kansas City directline: 913-677-7285 newsroom: 913-677-7211 _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
funny, i have all three on my watch list :) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "dale67.cameron" <dale.cameron@...> wrote: > > If anyone is looking for a meade 10" schmidt cassegrain optical tube , a 6" f8 meade achromat refractor or a celestron 102mm f5 achromat refractor,I have them listed on ebay. I would deliver any of them to powell or possibly your house depending on where you live, if anyone in the club purchases them. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meade-Lx200-Gps-10-Optical-Tube-Ota-/130849858580?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item1e77426414 > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meade-Lxd75-6-Ar-6-Optical-Tube-/130849876169?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item1e7742a8c9 > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Celestron-C102-Wide-Field-Telescope-/130849869599?pt=US_Telescopes&hash=item1e77428f1f > > Dale Cameron >
Hi John, The Briarwood School for Wednesday night is located at 5300 West 86th Street, just east of Nall. Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> wrote: > > If you tell me which school to go to I will be there with a telescope. > > John Fitzgerald > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Fri, February 15, 2013 7:23:55 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Briarwood > > > I see a school night Feb 20 with zero volunteers. > > I'll be in Florida. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Reports are now saying that 3 chunks hit in remote areas, one being a lake where it left a 26ft wide hole in the ice. I believe the best "effect" video that was taken several minutes AFTER the meteor broke up, and lets you listen to the sonic boom(s) can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSdKK36nhK0 Warning: don't have your speakers up too loud or the aftermath of the meteor will blow your speakers out. Rob --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Has anyone heard if meteorites were recovered, or did it completely vaporize in the air like Tunguska? > > I'm sure there are pieces already up for auction on eBay! > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:58:06 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > Here are videos of the meteor exploding over Russia: > http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-02/videos-space-rock-exploded-over-russia-slammed-building > > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >________________________________ > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 8:50 AM > >Subject: Re: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > > > > > > >Larry Lebofsky (club member in Tucson) sent a message this morning and an excerpt is below. > > > >I did hear reports of buildings damaged and few people injured on the radio during the drive to work. > > > >Joe > > > > > > > >Of interest is the fact that this event occurred very close in time to the > >passage of an asteroid over Asia and Europe tonight (middle of the day > >here). > > > >Lots of emails have related the two, but as Phil Plait points out, in > >space they are hundreds of thousands of kilometers apart (a day in time) > >and the direction of the fireball was more east-west while the asteroid is > >moving from south to north, so in a very different orbit. > > > >It is just a coincidence that the close approach a a 50-meter asteroid > >(about the size of the object that created Meteor Crater) is happening > >within a day of what appears to be the largest meteorite fall (rumors of a > >crater 10 meters or more in diameter) in recent history. > > > >Here is the link. It is long, so you may have to copy it into your browser. > > > >http://www.slate.com/blogs/bad_astronomy/2013/02/15/breaking_huge_meteor_explodes_over_russia.html > > > >__________________________________________________________ > >Joseph S. Wright > >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > >Office (913) 208-0924 > >Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > >________________________________ > >From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 7:21 AM > >Subject: [ASKC] meteor in Russia > > > > > > > > > >So was this associated with the asteroid flyby? Coinkydink? Must have been > >exciting to have that large of a shock wave! > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
One of the shots in a mashup video of about 10 views (or however many, a lot) had one view of someone with a camera aimed at it and it was coming nearly directly at them. The "oh s**t" I'm going to die angle. The camera never moved, but looked like it was hand held. Wonder if it was a case of deer in the headlights, frozen with fear. jim On 2/15/2013 3:45 PM, SC285 wrote: > Reports are now saying that 3 chunks hit in remote areas, one being a lake where it left a 26ft wide hole in the ice. > I believe the best "effect" video that was taken several minutes AFTER the meteor broke up, and lets you listen to the sonic boom(s) can be found at: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSdKK36nhK0 > > Warning: don't have your speakers up too loud or the aftermath of the meteor will blow your speakers out. > > Rob
Check out the link below and see if you recognize anyone. Good job, Joe! Oops. Gave it away. Rick Henderson http://fox4kc.com/2013/02/15/umkcs-observatory-gives-sneak-peek-into-celesti al-sky-after-meteor-scare/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe Wright on TV. "....it could really have an impact on us." Nice pun, Joe. And a good job as usual. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 9:02 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Channel 4, Russian Meteor and Joe Check out the link below and see if you recognize anyone. Good job, Joe! Oops. Gave it away. Rick Henderson http://fox4kc.com/2013/02/15/umkcs-observatory-gives-sneak-peek-into-celesti al-sky-after-meteor-scare/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Hey, it was a team effort. Many thanks to David Young, Steve King, Dawn & Frank Grant, John Fitzgerald, Richard Henderson, Tim ((?) and the new Guy. We all froze for this. Steve subbed for David at Powell so he could be at the Warko. I put the reporter onto Richard because he has done way, way more rock hunting than anyone else there tonight. Oh, and thanks to that damn rock over Russia. I am sure there would have been no media hype if that hadn't buzzed in. The phone started ringing early this morning. Having my number on the Warko web site and Dave having the reservation line to Powell, we were getting it from do sides. Little do they know, an ASKC person would be answering each phone number. I am thinking of heading down to Fairfax and walk through the paint oven in the GM plant to warm up! Hope I didn't miss anyone in the THANKS. Joe
The link is the 5:00 broadcast that was all Joe, but the 10:00 broadcast was different. I can't find that it has been posted yet, but ithad a live standup report with a different reporter with the snow falling. I figure you guys were out of there by then. Then it went to some brief interviews with Richard and with the "new guy" that I think was Dennis Armstrong. Great job. Question 1: any sighting of the dang thing through the scope and clouds? (Clouds to the north from my vantage point a few miles SE of UMKC) and Question 2: how many members of the public? Denise On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > ** > > > Hey, it was a team effort. > > Many thanks to David Young, Steve King, Dawn & Frank Grant, John > Fitzgerald, Richard Henderson, Tim ((?) and the new Guy. We all froze > for this. Steve subbed for David at Powell so he could be at the > Warko. I put the reporter onto Richard because he has done way, way > more rock hunting than anyone else there tonight. > > Oh, and thanks to that damn rock over Russia. I am sure there would > have been no media hype if that hadn't buzzed in. The phone started > ringing early this morning. Having my number on the Warko web site and > Dave having the reservation line to Powell, we were getting it from do > sides. Little do they know, an ASKC person would be answering each > phone number. > > I am thinking of heading down to Fairfax and walk through the paint oven > in the GM plant to warm up! > > Hope I didn't miss anyone in the THANKS. > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We times of clear sky to the north before dark. Then the clouds rolled in. Dave went on a recon mission to secure a Cow Town pizza from Pizza 51 at or around 7pm. We closed at 8pm promptly and sat in room 403 watching the live feed on the movie screen while we attacked the pizza. I went and checked on the news crew. This was the second team (night crew) because they were going to do another shot at 7:30. They only tried the doors on the first floor...locked. She didn't have my cell number. Nor did they go to the fourth floor of the garage and bridge. So, what you saw, was it after the live thing. Richard and Dennis did a great job! It was windy and cold. In short, we never spotted the rock. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Channel 4, Russian Meteor and Joe The link is the 5:00 broadcast that was all Joe, but the 10:00 broadcast was different. I can't find that it has been posted yet, but ithad a live standup report with a different reporter with the snow falling. I figure you guys were out of there by then. Then it went to some brief interviews with Richard and with the "new guy" that I think was Dennis Armstrong. Great job. Question 1: any sighting of the dang thing through the scope and clouds? (Clouds to the north from my vantage point a few miles SE of UMKC) and Question 2: how many members of the public? Denise On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > ** > > > Hey, it was a team effort. > > Many thanks to David Young, Steve King, Dawn & Frank Grant, John > Fitzgerald, Richard Henderson, Tim ((?) and the new Guy. We all froze > for this. Steve subbed for David at Powell so he could be at the > Warko. I put the reporter onto Richard because he has done way, way > more rock hunting than anyone else there tonight. > > Oh, and thanks to that damn rock over Russia. I am sure there would > have been no media hype if that hadn't buzzed in. The phone started > ringing early this morning. Having my number on the Warko web site and > Dave having the reservation line to Powell, we were getting it from do > sides. Little do they know, an ASKC person would be answering each > phone number. > > I am thinking of heading down to Fairfax and walk through the paint oven > in the GM plant to warm up! > > Hope I didn't miss anyone in the THANKS. > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Happy Times T-shirts has reopened in Liberty, MO. You may recall that was the place that used to do most of the ASKC T-shirt printing, and that it burned to the ground last year. We had been asking here and there in Claycomo about possible reopening, but nobody seemed to know anything. A couple weeks ago Gil found out that the shop had reopened in Liberty. (I did not think to check on the internet after the first month or two after the fire...) Based on the newspaper reports at the time and looks of the place after the fire, we all figured that everything had been destroyed, and that Richard had lost all of the artwork. We made a very brief stop today at the new shop. (1021 S Brown St, Suite B, Liberty, MO - near the Post Office) Richard, the owner, says that some of the older ASKC designs have been recovered! His old computer with the old designs did not melt in the fire, and he sent off the hard drive and was able to recover about 90% of the contents. His new computer melted. So, the Herschel Club T-shirt design is definitely gone along with any recent artwork. Some of the older designs may have survived. We did not have time to find out which designs survived or to find out when he reopened - he was busy. We just wanted him to know we were glad he reopened! http://happytimestshirts.com/index.html I expect to stop in there when both Richard and I have the time to see if he has that old nightshirt design -- I'd kind of like to have at least one made up again. That's all I have to report! Kathy
If you have not yet seen it, a great video of the flyby is on APOD today (Feb 17) see http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html and go to Feb 17 if later After close approach you can see how quickly (in video over just 1.5 hrs) it faded off in the distance. Zoooommm! As best I can tell (could be wrong) this was imaged from the Canary Islands. Dave H. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I keep getting questions about the scheduling calendar. Apparently a lot of people don't actually read the Cosmic Messenger newsletter and a few are still trying to use the old one on yahoo. The instructions published several times indicate the correct calendar is at askc-2.org. Use "member" for the user name/ID and "askc" for the password. This online calendar is kept up to date and changes are made often to keep it up to date. The calendar in the Cosmic Messenger is up to date as of the time of publication but changes to the schedule come in often so the online calendar should be checked frequently. Check this on line calendar now and then if you are interested in participating in one of the school events or a group at Powell. No rocket science degree needed. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This has got to be the coolest asteriod flyby video! It looks almost 3D. Very nice. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 9:07 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Great video of Asteroid 2012 DA14 flyby > > > >If you have not yet seen it, a great video of the flyby is on APOD today (Feb 17) > >see http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html and go to Feb 17 if later > >After close approach you can see how quickly (in video over just 1.5 hrs) it faded off in the distance. Zoooommm! > >As best I can tell (could be wrong) this was imaged from the Canary Islands. > >Dave H. > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am unaware if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk mailings. Anyone who may know, please advise. Thanks!
Would whoever works with our current printing company please provide contact info for me? I would like to price out a certain sized piece. I am assuming we already do our own design work within the club? Thanks, Heather Spinelli
Would any member who is involved with either the Kansas Association of Science Teachers or the Science Teachers of Missouri please contact me? I am hoping to have a teacher help in the procurement of a targeted mailing list to Science Teachers in the Kansas City Metro Area.
Could the responder to our current printing company contact info please also let me know who is in charge of design work for ASKC? I am hoping that person would be interested and willing to participate in a proposed targeted mailing if the board is interested. Thanks, Heather Spinelli --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "heather.spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > Would whoever works with our current printing company please provide contact info for me? I would like to price out a certain sized piece. I am assuming we already do our own design work within the club? > > Thanks, > Heather Spinelli >
We used to have a bulk permit when we mailed out the Cosmic Messenger. We gave it up when we decided to go with the electronic version to save 5 or 6 thousand dollar a year. Step one: decide if we are going to embark on a bulk mailing campaign. Step two: determine if it's really worth while to zip code sort enough pieces of mail to make it worth the effort to bulk mail a one time mailing: On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > ** > > > Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today > that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office > if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am unaware > if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on > getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk mailings. > Anyone who may know, please advise. > Thanks! > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The printing company of choice will be determined by what kind of piece you are talking about. A simple card stock vs a nice shiny glossy item for example. I'll have Marcia drop you a direct email. On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:25 AM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > Would whoever works with our current printing company please provide > contact info for me? I would like to price out a certain sized piece. I am > assuming we already do our own design work within the club? > > Thanks, > Heather Spinelli > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Agreed...Did we give up our number when we stopped mailing the CM? I will check with my mailhouse contact re/ quantaties re/ zip sorting. What mailhouse was used in the past or was this done manually? In the past I always used mailhouses and excel spreadsheets to do mailing lists and zip sorting. ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...m> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] USPS Non-Profit Status? We used to have a bulk permit when we mailed out the Cosmic Messenger. We gave it up when we decided to go with the electronic version to save 5 or 6 thousand dollar a year. Step one: decide if we are going to embark on a bulk mailing campaign. Step two: determine if it's really worth while to zip code sort enough pieces of mail to make it worth the effort to bulk mail a one time mailing: On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > ** > > > Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today > that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office > if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am unaware > if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on > getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk mailings. > Anyone who may know, please advise. > Thanks! > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A non profit ghost number is different than a permit and it is free. It sounds like we would need to apply for one. The mailhouse automatically does zipsorting for us. Yes, I am getting ahead of myself, but if I am going to present this tonight I want my ducks in a row;-) ________________________________ From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] USPS Non-Profit Status? Agreed...Did we give up our number when we stopped mailing the CM? I will check with my mailhouse contact re/ quantaties re/ zip sorting. What mailhouse was used in the past or was this done manually? In the past I always used mailhouses and excel spreadsheets to do mailing lists and zip sorting. ________________________________ From: David Young youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] USPS Non-Profit Status? We used to have a bulk permit when we mailed out the Cosmic Messenger. We gave it up when we decided to go with the electronic version to save 5 or 6 thousand dollar a year. Step one: decide if we are going to embark on a bulk mailing campaign. Step two: determine if it's really worth while to zip code sort enough pieces of mail to make it worth the effort to bulk mail a one time mailing: On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > ** > > > Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today > that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office > if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am unaware > if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on > getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk mailings. > Anyone who may know, please advise. > Thanks! > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We used to fold, sort and take the CM to the post office downtown. The it got to where no one wanted to do it so we started having the printing company (z3 Graphincs" do it all. The we went to electronic version. We still mail out 6 copies to old members who don't want or can't get it electronicly. All new members get it electronically. On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM, Heather Spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > ** > > > Agreed...Did we give up our number when we stopped mailing the CM? I will > check with my mailhouse contact re/ quantaties re/ zip sorting. What > mailhouse was used in the past or was this done manually? In the past I > always used mailhouses and excel spreadsheets to do mailing lists and zip > sorting. > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 9:08 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] USPS Non-Profit Status? > > > We used to have a bulk permit when we mailed out the Cosmic Messenger. We > gave it up when we decided to go with the electronic version to save 5 or 6 > thousand dollar a year. > > Step one: decide if we are going to embark on a bulk mailing campaign. > Step two: determine if it's really worth while to zip code sort enough > pieces of mail to make it worth the effort to bulk mail a one time mailing: > > On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM, heather.spinelli < > heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > > Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today > > that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office > > if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am > unaware > > if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on > > getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk > mailings. > > Anyone who may know, please advise. > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks...I will call for a quote on the size discussed with the mailhouse, but unless there is a personal relationship with them, I will probably price shop, so please let me know if that is the case. Thanks, Heather ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] USPS Non-Profit Status? We used to fold, sort and take the CM to the post office downtown. The it got to where no one wanted to do it so we started having the printing company (z3 Graphincs" do it all. The we went to electronic version. We still mail out 6 copies to old members who don't want or can't get it electronicly. All new members get it electronically. On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM, Heather Spinelli < heather.spinelli@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Agreed...Did we give up our number when we stopped mailing the CM? I will > check with my mailhouse contact re/ quantaties re/ zip sorting. What > mailhouse was used in the past or was this done manually? In the past I > always used mailhouses and excel spreadsheets to do mailing lists and zip > sorting. > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 9:08 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] USPS Non-Profit Status? > > > We used to have a bulk permit when we mailed out the Cosmic Messenger. We > gave it up when we decided to go with the electronic version to save 5 or 6 > thousand dollar a year. > > Step one: decide if we are going to embark on a bulk mailing campaign. > Step two: determine if it's really worth while to zip code sort enough > pieces of mail to make it worth the effort to bulk mail a one time mailing: > > On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM, heather.spinelli < > heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > > Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today > > that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office > > if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am > unaware > > if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on > > getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk > mailings. > > Anyone who may know, please advise. > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Heather, We just don't use it any more. We did have such status with the post office when we snail mailed the newsletter. But we abandoned it a couple of years ago when we started emailing the Cosmic Messenger. When we did that monthly it was a considerable price, even with the discount. And, as I learned a decade ago when I was the newsletter editor, there is a lot to know about the bulk mailing routine that is only worthwhile if you do it regularly: there was a certain amount of hassle, size of the piece, what you used to seal it, and even formatting, such as pre-verifying the zip code. Denise On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > ** > > > Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today > that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office > if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am unaware > if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on > getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk mailings. > Anyone who may know, please advise. > Thanks! > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very true Denise, bulk mailings are a pain in the butt. Luckily I have headed up multiple bulk mailings in the past, so I have already dealt with a lot of the pitfalls. Marcia also provided me the name of the printer of our brochures and they also do bulk mailings, so we have all the specs we need at this point. My main concern honestly is enough interest from the board to move forward and provide a budget, then finding the right mailing list which fortunately I have found leads (not guaranteed, but possible) for both KS and MO Science Teachers. Looking forward to seeing you tonight:-) Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] USPS Non-Profit Status? Heather, We just don't use it any more. We did have such status with the post office when we snail mailed the newsletter. But we abandoned it a couple of years ago when we started emailing the Cosmic Messenger. When we did that monthly it was a considerable price, even with the discount. And, as I learned a decade ago when I was the newsletter editor, there is a lot to know about the bulk mailing routine that is only worthwhile if you do it regularly: there was a certain amount of hassle, size of the piece, what you used to seal it, and even formatting, such as pre-verifying the zip code. Denise On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM, heather.spinelli < heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > ** > > > Although we are considered non-profit federally, I was made aware today > that we still need to apply for non-profit status through the post office > if we haven't already to get better bulk rate mailing prices. I am unaware > if we have a non-profit "Ghost Number" yet and I am willing to work on > getting one if we don't. It could save us up to .11/piece on bulk mailings. > Anyone who may know, please advise. > Thanks! > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Does anyone have the capability to convert vinyl albums (33-1/3rpm) to digital such as mp3 or wav? I dug up some old story book albums that I want to convert. Thanks! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Hey, watch that dug up phrase. I still listen to my stax of wax: Blonde, Pink Floyd, Saturday Night Fever, Steve Miller Band and many more. It would infer that I might be dug up. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 11:17 AM Subject: [ASKC] OT: vinyl to digital Does anyone have the capability to convert vinyl albums (33-1/3rpm) to digital such as mp3 or wav? I dug up some old story book albums that I want to convert. Thanks! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Does anyone else still have paperwork they want to submit for the League's Venus Transit 2012 program? Program information can be found at: http://astroleague.org/PlanetaryTransit_Venus2012 Get it to me very soon please! Scott Kranz s (dot) kranz1 (at) comcast (dot) net (<<<< don't forget the #1 after kranz ) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, Steve and I have been going to Powell as our combined schedules have allowed. In doing that we have managed to get the scope electrically isolated thanks to Roger, roughly polar aligned and the computers back up. Again, we have the scope roughly polar aligned and the manual has to be revised. We WILL get both better in the coming months. We can not do long exposures yet but the system is up and running as it should. With that said, let the training begin. We would like to invite anyone who would like to get familiar with the system and get into some astrophotography to contact me so we can get the ball rolling. We will NOT be changing capturing software, cameras, guide cams or anything else in the system. This is not to disuade anyone or disregard your prior expertise, but just to get people familiar first with what we have, then possibly make changes as interest increases. Due to the inability to get long exposures right now this is training to learn the system first. We have on the slate to get the polar alignment done much better as soon as possible. With the current security system in place you will have to be a key holder before being turned lose on your own. This does not mean key holders are automatically turned lose either. For the training both Rick and myself will do our best to accomodate any schedule but please be patient. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me- dgrayatraypec.k12.mo.us Darrick Gray
What is approximate max exposure time and how does that equate to limiting magnitude? Wild guess ok. On Feb 18, 2013 12:12 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Rick, Steve and I have been going to Powell as our combined schedules have > allowed. In doing that we have managed to get the scope electrically > isolated thanks to Roger, roughly polar aligned and the computers back up. > Again, we have the scope roughly polar aligned and the manual has to be > revised. We WILL get both better in the coming months. We can not do long > exposures yet but the system is up and running as it should. > > With that said, let the training begin. We would like to invite anyone who > would like to get familiar with the system and get into some > astrophotography to contact me so we can get the ball rolling. We will NOT > be changing capturing software, cameras, guide cams or anything else in the > system. This is not to disuade anyone or disregard your prior expertise, > but just to get people familiar first with what we have, then possibly make > changes as interest increases. Due to the inability to get long exposures > right now this is training to learn the system first. We have on the slate > to get the polar alignment done much better as soon as possible. > > With the current security system in place you will have to be a key holder > before being turned lose on your own. This does not mean key holders are > automatically turned lose either. For the training both Rick and myself > will do our best to accomodate any schedule but please be patient. > > If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me- > dgrayatraypec.k12.mo.us > > Darrick Gray > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
30 sec with smallish egging. Tolerable but not the goal, or what we had before lightning strike. Not sure on LM. Last night we were getting 15.4 galaxy with no problem at 10 sec exposure. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > What is approximate max exposure time and how does that equate to limiting > magnitude? Wild guess ok. > On Feb 18, 2013 12:12 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Rick, Steve and I have been going to Powell as our combined schedules have > > allowed. In doing that we have managed to get the scope electrically > > isolated thanks to Roger, roughly polar aligned and the computers back up. > > Again, we have the scope roughly polar aligned and the manual has to be > > revised. We WILL get both better in the coming months. We can not do long > > exposures yet but the system is up and running as it should. > > > > With that said, let the training begin. We would like to invite anyone who > > would like to get familiar with the system and get into some > > astrophotography to contact me so we can get the ball rolling. We will NOT > > be changing capturing software, cameras, guide cams or anything else in the > > system. This is not to disuade anyone or disregard your prior expertise, > > but just to get people familiar first with what we have, then possibly make > > changes as interest increases. Due to the inability to get long exposures > > right now this is training to learn the system first. We have on the slate > > to get the polar alignment done much better as soon as possible. > > > > With the current security system in place you will have to be a key holder > > before being turned lose on your own. This does not mean key holders are > > automatically turned lose either. For the training both Rick and myself > > will do our best to accomodate any schedule but please be patient. > > > > If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me- > > dgrayatraypec.k12.mo.us > > > > Darrick Gray > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I'm thinking about asteroids, light curves, variable stars, etc. Not pretty pictures at the moment. On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > 30 sec with smallish egging. Tolerable but not the goal, or what we had > before lightning strike. Not sure on LM. Last night we were getting 15.4 > galaxy with no problem at 10 sec exposure. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > > > What is approximate max exposure time and how does that equate to > limiting > > magnitude? Wild guess ok. > > On Feb 18, 2013 12:12 PM, "Gray" wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > Rick, Steve and I have been going to Powell as our combined schedules > have > > > allowed. In doing that we have managed to get the scope electrically > > > isolated thanks to Roger, roughly polar aligned and the computers back > up. > > > Again, we have the scope roughly polar aligned and the manual has to be > > > revised. We WILL get both better in the coming months. We can not do > long > > > exposures yet but the system is up and running as it should. > > > > > > With that said, let the training begin. We would like to invite anyone > who > > > would like to get familiar with the system and get into some > > > astrophotography to contact me so we can get the ball rolling. We will > NOT > > > be changing capturing software, cameras, guide cams or anything else > in the > > > system. This is not to disuade anyone or disregard your prior > expertise, > > > but just to get people familiar first with what we have, then possibly > make > > > changes as interest increases. Due to the inability to get long > exposures > > > right now this is training to learn the system first. We have on the > slate > > > to get the polar alignment done much better as soon as possible. > > > > > > With the current security system in place you will have to be a key > holder > > > before being turned lose on your own. This does not mean key holders > are > > > automatically turned lose either. For the training both Rick and myself > > > will do our best to accomodate any schedule but please be patient. > > > > > > If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me- > > > dgrayatraypec.k12.mo.us > > > > > > Darrick Gray > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The Gardner-Edgertron HS Astronomy club arrived Sunday night for a program of ASKC information, constellation tours, and object viewing throught the 30" -- Jupiter, our moon, Orion nebula. Yes, we did have some clearing skies for better viewing than I expected when we drove to Powell. About 11 members (including a few parents and instructor) of the HS club attended. Denny did the Q/A program and sky tour, and I did my best to run the 30". All worked fine except for a startup glitch on the keypad -- resolved by Rick (working in the AIC) with a restart. We'll have to see how active the HS club members will be -- many are new student members of ASKC.
I can do it to CDs if that helps. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 11:17 AM To: askc Subject: [ASKC] OT: vinyl to digital Does anyone have the capability to convert vinyl albums (33-1/3rpm) to digital such as mp3 or wav? I dug up some old story book albums that I want to convert. Thanks! -Scott Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks for the report, David. I am also encouraged that a high school teacher has made this much effort towards astronomy. The only other high school teacher I know that encourages his students in astronomy is Darrick Gray and he was working in the AIC last night with Steve King and me. Denise and you did a fine job last night from what I saw popping in every once in a while. Good work! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dbrac06 Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 3:11 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Sunday Feb 17 private starparty results The Gardner-Edgertron HS Astronomy club arrived Sunday night for a program of ASKC information, constellation tours, and object viewing throught the 30" -- Jupiter, our moon, Orion nebula. Yes, we did have some clearing skies for better viewing than I expected when we drove to Powell. About 11 members (including a few parents and instructor) of the HS club attended. Denny did the Q/A program and sky tour, and I did my best to run the 30". All worked fine except for a startup glitch on the keypad -- resolved by Rick (working in the AIC) with a restart. We'll have to see how active the HS club members will be -- many are new student members of ASKC. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Someone was asking me if Warko will be open Friday, 3/1. Any reason to think it will be? Thanks, Cindy
Maybe they were hope to see comet PANSTARRS? Too early and too light polluted though. We won't start seeing it till after March 6 and you'll need darker skies and a clearer western horizon. And sadly, the comet is running 2 to 3 magnitudes fainter than what was expected. If the comet does flair up, or the media go nuts over it, Powell might have a special viewing night. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:19:18 To: askc@yahoogroups.com<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Warko 3/1 Friday Someone was asking me if Warko will be open Friday, 3/1. Any reason to think it will be? Thanks, Cindy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I haven't been observing hardly at all and miss it. Haven't even used my latest smartphone adapter yet! Yes, I've got snow gear, but as I get older, notice I'm just not the hardy polar bear I used to be. Is there a handy list of tips somewhere of how to enjoy cold weather viewing without spending a fortune, setting up a small city, and not going into hibernation? We have an all day Severe Weather Symposium that day but I'm still begging Leif into trekking it out, with not much sleep, and attempting the Messier Marathon that evening. Long shot but would love to at least jot down a few objects before falling asleep on my dob bundled up like an Eskimo. Thanks, Cindy
Thanks, Scott. I've posted the info (edited out the media comment :O) onto our FB page where someone asked. I was going to start updating the FB page's calendar as well and was wondering... do both Powell Saturday's and Warko Friday's start in May? I realize Warko is dependent on clear skies but also wasn't sure if we were back to having enough manning needed for it. Thanks, Cindy On Feb 19, 2013, at 12:34 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: Maybe they were hope to see comet PANSTARRS? Too early and too light polluted though. We won't start seeing it till after March 6 and you'll need darker skies and a clearer western horizon. And sadly, the comet is running 2 to 3 magnitudes fainter than what was expected. If the comet does flair up, or the media go nuts over it, Powell might have a special viewing night. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:19:18 To: askc@yahoogroups.com<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Warko 3/1 Friday Someone was asking me if Warko will be open Friday, 3/1. Any reason to think it will be? Thanks, Cindy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Maybe we should form a special interest group of observing wusses. I can vaguely recall having eye lashes frozen to eyepieces and thawing corrector plates with a propane torch. It would take something REALLY special to get my old butt out late at night if the temperature was below 40 degrees now. Hell, I even lug a propane heater up to Warko when its cool. I have however noticed it can be hard to work your way up to the heater because so many are huddled around it! I froze my old butt working outside for decades and I don't have to do it anymore:-) On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 12:52 AM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...>wrote: > ** > > > I haven't been observing hardly at all and miss it. Haven't even used my > latest smartphone adapter yet! Yes, I've got snow gear, but as I get older, > notice I'm just not the hardy polar bear I used to be. Is there a handy > list of tips somewhere of how to enjoy cold weather viewing without > spending a fortune, setting up a small city, and not going into > hibernation? We have an all day Severe Weather Symposium that day but I'm > still begging Leif into trekking it out, with not much sleep, and > attempting the Messier Marathon that evening. Long shot but would love to > at least jot down a few objects before falling asleep on my dob bundled up > like an Eskimo. > > Thanks, > Cindy > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes, both run from beginning of May till the end of October. You need to get a trailer so you have your own personal warm room ;-) Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:20:05 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko 3/1 Friday Thanks, Scott. I've posted the info (edited out the media comment :O) onto our FB page where someone asked. I was going to start updating the FB page's calendar as well and was wondering... do both Powell Saturday's and Warko Friday's start in May? I realize Warko is dependent on clear skies but also wasn't sure if we were back to having enough manning needed for it. Thanks, Cindy On Feb 19, 2013, at 12:34 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: Maybe they were hope to see comet PANSTARRS? Too early and too light polluted though. We won't start seeing it till after March 6 and you'll need darker skies and a clearer western horizon. And sadly, the comet is running 2 to 3 magnitudes fainter than what was expected. If the comet does flair up, or the media go nuts over it, Powell might have a special viewing night. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:19:18 To: askc@yahoogroups.com<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Warko 3/1 Friday Someone was asking me if Warko will be open Friday, 3/1. Any reason to think it will be? Thanks, Cindy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Check out Google's logo today. It's n Orrery. Happy Birthday, Nic (Copernicus) Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Iggy and John Fitzgerald, will you please send your e-mail address to Gary Pittman? Thanks Gary yrag1919 at gmail dot com
This was posted yesterday about Pan-Starrs. Looking into opening Warko March 8th. http://earthsky.org/space/comet-panstarrs-possibly-visible-to-eye-in-march-2013 _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Warning ! ! Neta Apple did not send an email last night that many of you may have received. Looks like a hack. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
When I logged my final M Object, years ago, I did it by using binocs and looking around the edge of my RV, staring into a frigid north wind, my boots covered with drifting snow. Earlier M Objects were accomplished with the trick of having two eyepieces, one in a pocket being warmed while I used the other. Yes, that was long ago. I even used a vinyl breathing tube routed down my jacket and pant leg, exiting at the ankle, to prevent frosting optics with my exhaled breath. On Feb 19, 2013, at 4:21 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Maybe we should form a special interest group of observing wusses. I can > vaguely recall having eye lashes frozen to eyepieces and thawing corrector > plates with a propane torch. It would take something REALLY special to get > my old butt out late at night if the temperature was below 40 degrees now. > Hell, I even lug a propane heater up to Warko when its cool. I have however > noticed it can be hard to work your way up to the heater because so many > are huddled around it! I froze my old butt working outside for decades and > I don't have to do it anymore:-) > > On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 12:52 AM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> I haven't been observing hardly at all and miss it. Haven't even used my >> latest smartphone adapter yet! Yes, I've got snow gear, but as I get older, >> notice I'm just not the hardy polar bear I used to be. Is there a handy >> list of tips somewhere of how to enjoy cold weather viewing without >> spending a fortune, setting up a small city, and not going into >> hibernation? We have an all day Severe Weather Symposium that day but I'm >> still begging Leif into trekking it out, with not much sleep, and >> attempting the Messier Marathon that evening. Long shot but would love to >> at least jot down a few objects before falling asleep on my dob bundled up >> like an Eskimo. >> >> Thanks, >> Cindy >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Article Five, Section 9.0: "Board Members at Large: It shall be the duty of the Board Members at Large to perform duties as requested by the president." Not trying to scare anyone, but when there are shortages for filled positions in the ASKC that are vital to the operations of this organization and service to its members and guests, I ask those BMAL to truly look inside themself and consider taking on a challenge. Many of theBoard members have specific responsibilities and duties throughout the year! We only fail when we don't try. We teach our children and students this concept. And for anyone who does accept an assignment from the president or steps up to volunteer, you will not be alone and have a core who willdo what ever they can for you and the event/function to be a success. Just my thoughts. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The article regarding the League's open Sales Manager position appeared in this month's Cosmic Messenger. For anyone wanting to be considered for this position, please notify me no later than Sunday, 2/24. I plan to attend the ASKC general meeting this Saturday night, 2/23, and would be glad to answer any questions anyone might have about the position. Thanks! Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League president@... www.astroleague.org 816 444 4878 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This is pretty awsome. Joe http://www.dancaton.physics.appstate.edu/GoToLab/index.htm _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please submit any and all articles no later than Feb. 27. Thanks!! M
By all means, please put an announcement "box" in there for the 2013 HOASP, which will be October 3-5, 2013. That is about all we know about it so far! Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia Young Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:40 PM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] March cm Please submit any and all articles no later than Feb. 27. Thanks!! M [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
She means October 3-6, correct Jackie? That would be Thursday thru Sunday...unless it is actually ending on Saturday? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:25:41 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] March cm By all means, please put an announcement "box" in there for the 2013 HOASP, which will be October 3-5, 2013. That is about all we know about it so far! Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia Young Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:40 PM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] March cm Please submit any and all articles no later than Feb. 27. Thanks!! M [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Cool! That type of set up should really attract many students who otherwise would not choose to be outside setting-up and tearing down heavy telescopes. Techies should love it, too. I've always wanted a roll-off roof observatory, but not quite at that scale! Maybe more labs will follow the Appalachian example? Grant Miller --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > This is pretty awsome. > > Joe > > http://www.dancaton.physics.appstate.edu/GoToLab/index.htm > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Holy Ca-Smolly! What a dream observatory for teaching (and enjoying) astronomy. All the spectroscopy caught my eye! Maybe some real ideas here for our use in the newly re-activated AIC?? (I'm still drooling and dreaming) Thanks for finding this Joe! : ^ ) Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You're welcomed. The guys in Tucson are looking into how they got funding and maintain it.
Dreaming is fun, but not free.
Ironically, I suggested to UMKC that the Warko be moved to the south end of the parking garage and the office wants sketches.
This opens up a world of possibilities:
1) Ease of access
2) Away from rooftop vent and motors
3) No steep, narrow steps
4) Roll off roof
5) Control/Climate Controlled Room-Office
6) Imaging
7) Large area for additional scopes for setup on special nights
8) No lawsuit from tripping on roof deck that is bad
...to many to list here.
Working on concept sketches to present.
Joe
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Holy Ca-Smolly!
What a dream observatory for teaching (and enjoying) astronomy.
All the spectroscopy caught my eye! Maybe some real ideas here for our use in the newly re-activated AIC??
(I'm still drooling and dreaming)
Thanks for finding this Joe! : ^ )
Dave Hudgins
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All you astrophotographers, just a Heads-Up please! The ASKC will greatly appreciate any photos taken by club members of the upcoming Comet PanSTARRS for use in press releases to local media. As soon as the comet is visible, please send me anything you have for our planned March 12 (and possibly later) press releases (TV, KC Star, etc) which promote public events at Powell Observatory and the club. Of course, you will get full photo credit and all due accolades! Please send DIRECT to me at dhudgins (at) kc.rr.com. Remember - this Yahoo site will strip any file attachment. Thank you! Dave [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Last time I checked the ASKC.org web site, nothing was listed for Astro 101 for Saturday night. Just trying to determine when to leave Leavenworth to head down to UMCK this weekend. Do we have a topic? Or is it shelved in lieu of the new 'meet & greet' time at 6:30 pm prior to the monthly meeting? Thanks, Jon Moss
There is no Astro 101 scheduled for the February GM. The meet and greet will still take place starting at 6:30. We will have a March meeting at the 6:00 PM time slot, but the topic is still not finalized. It will be announced in the March CM, though. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mossjon Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:49 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013? Last time I checked the ASKC.org web site, nothing was listed for Astro 101 for Saturday night. Just trying to determine when to leave Leavenworth to head down to UMCK this weekend. Do we have a topic? Or is it shelved in lieu of the new 'meet & greet' time at 6:30 pm prior to the monthly meeting? Thanks, Jon Moss [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I wish! I am getting a hotel room tonight near work so I don't have to drive in the predicted crap in the morning. I guess we couldn't get through winter without some of this stuff. Hmmm...maybe I should have put a cab-over camper on Whitey? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I want you to know I'm thinking of you. I'm sitting on the porch watching pelicans going by. It is partly cloudy though and only 60. Supposed to have thunderstorms for a few days but we won't have to shovel. On Feb 20, 2013 11:04 AM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > I wish! I am getting a hotel room tonight near work so I don't have to > drive in the predicted crap in the morning. I guess we couldn't get > through winter without some of this stuff. > Hmmm...maybe I should have put a cab-over camper on Whitey? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jackie, if you want to place an ad for the HOASP in the AL Reflector magazine, you need to get it into the editor, your brother, right away. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Feb 20, 2013, at 6:25 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > By all means, please put an announcement "box" in there for the 2013 HOASP, > which will be October 3-5, 2013. That is about all we know about it so > far! > > Jackie B. > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia > Young > Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:40 PM > To: ASKC > Subject: [ASKC] March cm > > Please submit any and all articles no later than Feb. 27. Thanks!! > M > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If there is a power outage near 75th and I-35 (David Young's area), please let me know. Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Death Valley Named Largest Dark Sky Park http://www.livescience.com/27284-death-valley-largest-dark-sky-park.html
Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a day to do virtual astronomy. Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which vehicles it was on. Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. Jim On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a day to do virtual astronomy. > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd
My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which may or may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the snow is so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get to test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. Ah, the internet and game generation. However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and mud covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea where the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which vehicles it was on. Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. Jim On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a day to do virtual astronomy. > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My dad's front wheel drive cadilac tended to swap ends on dry pavement under hard braking but it was great in the snow. I always thought it was because of the extra weight in the loooong front end. I suspect it had the same 540 or so cubic inch engine and transmission as the Torinado. On Feb 21, 2013 1:44 PM, "Jim Stephens" <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > vehicles it was on. > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > Jim > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure hope it all melts in the next few days! On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which may > or > may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the snow > is > so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get to > test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my > neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and mud > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I > pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea where > the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim > Stephens > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > vehicles it was on. > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > Jim > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If I was about 10 miles closer to your snow blower, I would welcome the opportunity to warm it up and do a test run through my driveway. I could probably make a few hundred bucks today clearing out my neighbors driveways as well. Lazy kids, anyway. So, David, how much snow did you get where YOU are today? Wait. I'm not sure I want to know. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:12 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure hope it all melts in the next few days! On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which may > or > may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the snow > is > so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get to > test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my > neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and mud > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I > pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea where > the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jim > Stephens > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > vehicles it was on. > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > Jim > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sitting on the deck again. Nice now but its supposed to start raining tomorrow. We'll go the Naval Museum tomorrow and watch an Imax indoors! On Feb 21, 2013 2:39 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > If I was about 10 miles closer to your snow blower, I would welcome the > opportunity to warm it up and do a test run through my driveway. I could > probably make a few hundred bucks today clearing out my neighbors driveways > as well. > > Lazy kids, anyway. > > So, David, how much snow did you get where YOU are today? > > Wait. I'm not sure I want to know. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:12 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure hope it > all melts in the next few days! > On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@....com > > wrote: > > > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which may > > or > > may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the snow > > is > > so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get to > > test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my > > neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and > mud > > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I > > pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea where > > the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of > Jim > > Stephens > > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > > vehicles it was on. > > > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > > > Jim > > > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it > is > > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Enjoy! We'll probably still have plenty of snow left over when you get back, so no need to rush back. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Sitting on the deck again. Nice now but its supposed to start raining tomorrow. We'll go the Naval Museum tomorrow and watch an Imax indoors! On Feb 21, 2013 2:39 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > If I was about 10 miles closer to your snow blower, I would welcome > the opportunity to warm it up and do a test run through my driveway. I > could probably make a few hundred bucks today clearing out my > neighbors driveways as well. > > Lazy kids, anyway. > > So, David, how much snow did you get where YOU are today? > > Wait. I'm not sure I want to know. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David Young > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:12 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure > hope it all melts in the next few days! > On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... > > wrote: > > > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control > > which may or may not be the same since they are also a GM product. > > But since the snow is so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high > > center, I doubt that I'll get to test it today. I'm too lazy to > > shovel and none of the teenagers in my neighborhood seem to want to > > earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay > > and > mud > > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went > > where I pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had > > no idea where the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Jim > > Stephens > > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around > > in the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there > > in a blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards > > in his Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for > > him, and positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the > > same direction, not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > > vehicles it was on. > > > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks > > very well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > > > Jim > > > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit > > > ramps to > > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing > > Post Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. > > This is a day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD > > > it > is > > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) > > > 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Still at CRB on a conference call/computer video meeting. Sending OPT a nasty-gram because they haven't delivered the solar filter ordered in May. Jerks! I've been posting my disgust on various blogs and forums. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:48 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Sitting on the deck again. Nice now but its supposed to start raining tomorrow. We'll go the Naval Museum tomorrow and watch an Imax indoors! On Feb 21, 2013 2:39 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > If I was about 10 miles closer to your snow blower, I would welcome the > opportunity to warm it up and do a test run through my driveway. I could > probably make a few hundred bucks today clearing out my neighbors driveways > as well. > > Lazy kids, anyway. > > So, David, how much snow did you get where YOU are today? > > Wait. I'm not sure I want to know. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:12 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure hope it > all melts in the next few days! > On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@....com > > wrote: > > > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which may > > or > > may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the snow > > is > > so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get to > > test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my > > neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and > mud > > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I > > pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea where > > the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of > Jim > > Stephens > > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > > vehicles it was on. > > > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > > > Jim > > > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it > is > > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Maybe it's just the way some California stores do business. Way back when I ordered my LX200, I ordered the telescope in March from Scope City. They immediately charged my credit card, but the scope wasn't delivered until October. In fact, they waited so long, Meade updated the software in the interim (which mine did not have) and Scope City said it wasn't their fault and refused to send me an upgrade. Needless to say, I've never ordered from them again. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:20 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Still at CRB on a conference call/computer video meeting. Sending OPT a nasty-gram because they haven't delivered the solar filter ordered in May. Jerks! I've been posting my disgust on various blogs and forums. __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:48 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Sitting on the deck again. Nice now but its supposed to start raining tomorrow. We'll go the Naval Museum tomorrow and watch an Imax indoors! On Feb 21, 2013 2:39 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > ** > > > If I was about 10 miles closer to your snow blower, I would welcome the > opportunity to warm it up and do a test run through my driveway. I could > probably make a few hundred bucks today clearing out my neighbors driveways > as well. > > Lazy kids, anyway. > > So, David, how much snow did you get where YOU are today? > > Wait. I'm not sure I want to know. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:12 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure hope it > all melts in the next few days! > On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > > wrote: > > > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which may > > or > > may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the snow > > is > > so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get to > > test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my > > neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and > mud > > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I > > pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea where > > the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > Jim > > Stephens > > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > > vehicles it was on. > > > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > > > Jim > > > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it > is > > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yeah, I prefer Astronomics. They promised delivery in a week. In for the night. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:50 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Maybe it's just the way some California stores do business. Way back when I ordered my LX200, I ordered the telescope in March from Scope City. They immediately charged my credit card, but the scope wasn't delivered until October. In fact, they waited so long, Meade updated the software in the interim (which mine did not have) and Scope City said it wasn't their fault and refused to send me an upgrade. Needless to say, I've never ordered from them again. Rick Henderson From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:20 PM To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Still at CRB on a conference call/computer video meeting. Sending OPT a nasty-gram because they haven't delivered the solar filter ordered in May. Jerks! I've been posting my disgust on various blogs and forums. __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:48 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Sitting on the deck again. Nice now but its supposed to start raining tomorrow. We'll go the Naval Museum tomorrow and watch an Imax indoors! On Feb 21, 2013 2:39 PM, "Rick Henderson" mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com > wrote: > ** > > > If I was about 10 miles closer to your snow blower, I would welcome the > opportunity to warm it up and do a test run through my driveway. I could > probably make a few hundred bucks today clearing out my neighbors driveways > as well. > > Lazy kids, anyway. > > So, David, how much snow did you get where YOU are today? > > Wait. I'm not sure I want to know. > > Rick Henderson > > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:12 PM > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure hope it > all melts in the next few days! > On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com > > wrote: > > > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which may > > or > > may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the snow > > is > > so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get to > > test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my > > neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and > mud > > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I > > pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea where > > the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of > Jim > > Stephens > > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > > vehicles it was on. > > > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > > > Jim > > > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it > is > > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Has OPT charged you yet? If you can get it somewhere else for sure,it's time to demand a refund and/or dispute the charge. On Feb 21, 2013 4:25 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Yeah, I prefer Astronomics. They promised delivery in a week. > > In for the night. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > ________________________________ > From: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:50 PM > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > Maybe it's just the way some California stores do business. > > Way back when I ordered my LX200, I ordered the telescope in March from > Scope City. They immediately charged my credit card, but the scope wasn't > delivered until October. In fact, they waited so long, Meade updated the > software in the interim (which mine did not have) and Scope City said it > wasn't their fault and refused to send me an upgrade. > > Needless to say, I've never ordered from them again. > > Rick Henderson > > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] > On Behalf Of Joseph > Wright > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:20 PM > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > Still at CRB on a conference call/computer video meeting. Sending OPT a > nasty-gram because they haven't delivered the solar filter ordered in May. > Jerks! > > I've been posting my disgust on various blogs and forums. > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > ________________________________ > From: David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:48 PM > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > Sitting on the deck again. Nice now but its supposed to start raining > tomorrow. We'll go the Naval Museum tomorrow and watch an Imax indoors! > On Feb 21, 2013 2:39 PM, "Rick Henderson" mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com > > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > If I was about 10 miles closer to your snow blower, I would welcome the > > opportunity to warm it up and do a test run through my driveway. I could > > probably make a few hundred bucks today clearing out my neighbors > driveways > > as well. > > > > Lazy kids, anyway. > > > > So, David, how much snow did you get where YOU are today? > > > > Wait. I'm not sure I want to know. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of > > David > > Young > > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:12 PM > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > Sadly my snow blower will sit in the garage and get lonely. I sure hope > it > > all melts in the next few days! > > On Feb 21, 2013 1:56 PM, "Rick Henderson" mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com > > > > wrote: > > > > > My 2007 Buick Rendezvous has front wheel drive traction control which > may > > > or > > > may not be the same since they are also a GM product. But since the > snow > > > is > > > so deep in my driveway I bottom out/high center, I doubt that I'll get > to > > > test it today. I'm too lazy to shovel and none of the teenagers in my > > > neighborhood seem to want to earn any extra money shoveling driveways. > > > > > > > > > > > > Ah, the internet and game generation. > > > > > > > > > > > > However, two years ago it did very well on 21 miles of slush, clay and > > mud > > > covered New Mexico back roads. The two front wheels always went where I > > > pointed the steering wheel. However, most of the time I had no idea > where > > > the back wheels were and I didn't worry about them. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > > [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf > Of > > Jim > > > Stephens > > > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:44 PM > > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > > > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > > > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > > > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > > > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same > direction, > > > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > > > > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > > > vehicles it was on. > > > > > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks > very > > > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > > > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps > to > > > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > > > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is > a > > > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it > > is > > > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! 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Too late Jim. I just finished with five driveways. I hope if we get more snow it won't be very much. I envy your location on days like today. Gary Pittman On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 1:44 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > My fathers Oldsmobile with the front wheel positraction got around in > the snow better than 4 wheel drives. Years ago when we were there in a > blizzard, a friend did two 360's on black ice and other hazards in his > Suburban. There was no front wheel positive drive setting for him, and > positraction ensures the car actually keeps going in the same direction, > not the wheels both spin. An important distinction. > > Wish Olds technology was not gone, or if it isn't wish I knew which > vehicles it was on. > > Only issue with the olds was that it could not take on 2' ice banks very > well w/o denting. The suburban hitting them first was much better. > Hope all of you do okay, and take care and don't have to go out. > > Jim > > > On 2/21/2013 10:53 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I went to work when it just started. Left at 1 PM, and it was a really rough drive home, but I made it! My AWD Ford Edge got me to within 6 ft of my garage door, where a waist-high drift stopped it. The use of my shovel got is in the garage. I will go back to work tomorrow ONLY if the homes association gets the driveways bladed out. Stay home if you can - it was dangerous out there! Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 12:53 PM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a day to do virtual astronomy. Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You know all those books you bought that you will read some day? Well, that day has arrived! Don't have any good, unread books? Have a look a the Gutenberg project list of FREE books. I just started one strange book I have always wanted to read, Mein Kampf. Might take until tomorrow afternoon. They have War and Peace, too. :-)) auf Weidersehen On Feb 21, 2013, at 12:53 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a day to do virtual astronomy. > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
We got 12" at our place. Could watch "The Day After Tomorrow" and the winter blast from the upper atmosphere that could freeze things in seconds. Waiting for Big Bang Theory and 2.5 Men. Rita is making another baby blanket. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: George Allen <geonjod@...t> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! You know all those books you bought that you will read some day? Well, that day has arrived! Don't have any good, unread books? Have a look a the Gutenberg project list of FREE books. I just started one strange book I have always wanted to read, Mein Kampf. Might take until tomorrow afternoon. They have War and Peace, too. :-)) auf Weidersehen On Feb 21, 2013, at 12:53 PM, Joseph Wright mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> wrote: > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a day to do virtual astronomy. > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick et alia:
Paul Thompson and myself will be at the GM Saturday night at 6:30 pm soliciting donations for the DSS waterline fund. Nearly $4,300 of the $6,000 has been raised at this point in time. Will be giving away a nice beginning astronomy book {Turn Left At Orion (A hundred night sky objects to see in a small telescope)} by Dan Davis to whoever makes the largest DSS wateline donation at the GM. Will also have a double chocolate cake to celebrate Tim Kristl's 70th birthday. Hope to see everyone there........................Bill Boyle
From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:58 AM
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
There is no Astro 101 scheduled for the February GM. The meet and greet
will still take place starting at 6:30.
We will have a March meeting at the 6:00 PM time slot, but the topic is
still not finalized. It will be announced in the March CM, though.
Rick Henderson
From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
mossjon
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:49 AM
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
Last time I checked the ASKC.org web site, nothing was listed for Astro 101
for Saturday night.
Just trying to determine when to leave Leavenworth to head down to UMCK this
weekend.
Do we have a topic?
Or is it shelved in lieu of the new 'meet & greet' time at 6:30 pm prior to
the monthly meeting?
Thanks, Jon Moss
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On 2/21/2013 4:27 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > We got 12" at our place. Could watch "The Day After Tomorrow" and the winter blast from the upper atmosphere that could freeze things in seconds. > > Waiting for Big Bang Theory and 2.5 Men. Rita is making another baby blanket. > > Joe One of my buddies put on the crock pot with chili about 2 hours ago. Lots of snow in Rolla, Mo. Another good thing to do when you have days like you guys are having today. again hope all do well. I think most of my high school friends in your area are safe, and there are some heckling from places like Florida and Surprise Arizona (Royals Spring training). I resisted the urge. Spoiler alert: George, your book doesn't have a happy ending, read War and Peace instead. jim
If you guys would like a couple of minutes up front during the GM to plug this, I'll go ahead and put you on the agenda. Rick will be partying in Vegas or something, so I'm MC'ing this time.
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, William Boyle <lostinspacebill@...> wrote:
>
> Rick et alia:
> Paul Thompson and myself will be at the GM Saturday night at 6:30 pm soliciting donations for the DSS waterline fund. Nearly $4,300 of the $6,000 has been raised at this point in time. Will be giving away a nice beginning astronomy book {Turn Left At Orion (A hundred night sky objects to see in a small telescope)} by Dan Davis to whoever makes the largest DSS wateline donation at the GM. Will also have a double chocolate cake to celebrate Tim Kristl's 70th birthday. Hope to see everyone there........................Bill Boyle
>
> From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:58 AM
> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
>
>
> There is no Astro 101 scheduled for the February GM. The meet and greet
> will still take place starting at 6:30.
>
> We will have a March meeting at the 6:00 PM time slot, but the topic is
> still not finalized. It will be announced in the March CM, though.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> mossjon
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:49 AM
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
>
> Last time I checked the ASKC.org web site, nothing was listed for Astro 101
> for Saturday night.
>
> Just trying to determine when to leave Leavenworth to head down to UMCK this
> weekend.
>
> Do we have a topic?
>
> Or is it shelved in lieu of the new 'meet & greet' time at 6:30 pm prior to
> the monthly meeting?
>
> Thanks, Jon Moss
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Its nice and warm here and the moon is out but it will start raining later. The brother is sick now so Marcia and I should be coming down with what ever crud he has about Saturday. Wheeee. On Feb 21, 2013 6:27 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > We got 12" at our place. Could watch "The Day After Tomorrow" and the > winter blast from the upper atmosphere that could freeze things in seconds. > > Waiting for Big Bang Theory and 2.5 Men. Rita is making another baby > blanket. > > Joe > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > ________________________________ > From: George Allen geonjod@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 6:22 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Bad Stuff! > > > You know all those books you bought that you will read some day? Well, > that day has arrived! > > Don't have any good, unread books? Have a look a the Gutenberg project > list of FREE books. I just started one strange book I have always wanted to > read, Mein Kampf. Might take until tomorrow afternoon. They have War and > Peace, too. :-)) > > auf Weidersehen > > On Feb 21, 2013, at 12:53 PM, Joseph Wright mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > Wow! It is crazy out there. People stop in the middle of exit ramps to > help others only to block the ramp. Idiots! They started closing Post > Offices at noon and didn't let the carriers leave this morning. This is a > day to do virtual astronomy. > > > > Unless it is an absolute emergency, don't venture out. Even in 4WD it is > rough going. Its no help on slick surfaces. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jim, I hate to trudge thru Mein Kampf, but I want to stay up with national events, and it seems likely the commander in chief has sure memorized some of it, but I doubt he has read War and Peace. Huh? :-) I'm already up to the Munich Putsch of 1923. But so far it looks like he has everything under control, as soon as he gets out of prison for treason. How could this have a bad ending? He just wants to help his arme Leute. And he feels so badly about being bullied at Versailles. It is going to be okay, I'm certain. Oh, oh, it has stopped snowing almost. I better read faster! On Feb 21, 2013, at 7:05 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > > On 2/21/2013 4:27 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: >> We got 12" at our place. Could watch "The Day After Tomorrow" and the winter blast from the upper atmosphere that could freeze things in seconds. >> >> Waiting for Big Bang Theory and 2.5 Men. Rita is making another baby blanket. >> >> Joe > One of my buddies put on the crock pot with chili about 2 hours ago. > Lots of snow in Rolla, Mo. Another good thing to do when you have days > like you guys are having today. > > again hope all do well. I think most of my high school friends in your > area are safe, and there are some heckling from places like Florida and > Surprise Arizona (Royals Spring training). I resisted the urge. > > Spoiler alert: George, your book doesn't have a happy ending, read War > and Peace instead. > > jim > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, For your records, I was invited to do a 45 min. talk at today's Science Pioneers Saturday Seminar. These are held in the Extreme Screen theater at Science City. About 425 middle and high school science students attended. The talk was titled "Alien Planets & Distant Stars". Basically about current discoveries in exoplanet research. We handed out about 200 ASKC business cards, and also showed the 3 minute Time Warner Video about Powell Observatory at the end of my talk. The talk went well, and there were many questions from students and parents about coming out to Powell and Warko Observatories this summer. They may however, want to see an exoplanet, heh-heh. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dave - Did anyone ever find a way to share the TWC segment with us? My brother and sister-in-law were in it and I was hoping I could share it with them. Thanks, Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:16 PM Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Outreach event for Science Pioneers Feb 23 Rick, For your records, I was invited to do a 45 min. talk at today's Science Pioneers Saturday Seminar. These are held in the Extreme Screen theater at Science City. About 425 middle and high school science students attended. The talk was titled "Alien Planets & Distant Stars". Basically about current discoveries in exoplanet research. We handed out about 200 ASKC business cards, and also showed the 3 minute Time Warner Video about Powell Observatory at the end of my talk. The talk went well, and there were many questions from students and parents about coming out to Powell and Warko Observatories this summer. They may however, want to see an exoplanet, heh-heh. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Dave,, Thanks for the report. Sounds like you had a very busy and productive day. And if we have another big snow storm next week like they're predicting, our part of Earth may become an ex-planet. Not exactly and exoplanet, but maybe we're on the way to becoming the next Hoth*. Rick Henderson *Star Wars trivia time From: Dave Hudgins [mailto:dhudgins@...] Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:16 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Rick Henderson Subject: ASKC Outreach event for Science Pioneers Feb 23 Rick, For your records, I was invited to do a 45 min. talk at today's Science Pioneers Saturday Seminar. These are held in the Extreme Screen theater at Science City. About 425 middle and high school science students attended. The talk was titled "Alien Planets & Distant Stars". Basically about current discoveries in exoplanet research. We handed out about 200 ASKC business cards, and also showed the 3 minute Time Warner Video about Powell Observatory at the end of my talk. The talk went well, and there were many questions from students and parents about coming out to Powell and Warko Observatories this summer. They may however, want to see an exoplanet, heh-heh. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I thought about using a Ton-ton to get to the grocery store the other day Rick. Gary On Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com>wrote: > ** > > > Hi Dave,, > > Thanks for the report. Sounds like you had a very busy and productive day. > > And if we have another big snow storm next week like they're predicting, > our > part of Earth may become an ex-planet. Not exactly and exoplanet, but maybe > we're on the way to becoming the next Hoth*. > > Rick Henderson > > *Star Wars trivia time > > From: Dave Hudgins [mailto:dhudgins@...] > Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:16 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Cc: Rick Henderson > Subject: ASKC Outreach event for Science Pioneers Feb 23 > > > Rick, > > For your records, I was invited to do a 45 min. talk at today's Science > Pioneers Saturday Seminar. These are held in the Extreme Screen theater at > Science City. About 425 middle and high school science students attended. > The talk was titled "Alien Planets & Distant Stars". Basically about > current > discoveries in exoplanet research. > > We handed out about 200 ASKC business cards, and also showed the 3 minute > Time Warner Video about Powell Observatory at the end of my talk. The talk > went well, and there were many questions from students and parents about > coming out to Powell and Warko Observatories this summer. > > They may however, want to see an exoplanet, heh-heh. > > Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hopefully you don't have to cut one open. They smell worse on the inside you know! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:05:22 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] RE: ASKC Outreach event for Science Pioneers Feb 23 I thought about using a Ton-ton to get to the grocery store the other day Rick. Gary On Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com>wrote: > ** > > > Hi Dave,, > > Thanks for the report. Sounds like you had a very busy and productive day. > > And if we have another big snow storm next week like they're predicting, > our > part of Earth may become an ex-planet. Not exactly and exoplanet, but maybe > we're on the way to becoming the next Hoth*. > > Rick Henderson > > *Star Wars trivia time > > From: Dave Hudgins [mailto:dhudgins@kc.rr.com] > Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2013 12:16 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Cc: Rick Henderson > Subject: ASKC Outreach event for Science Pioneers Feb 23 > > > Rick, > > For your records, I was invited to do a 45 min. talk at today's Science > Pioneers Saturday Seminar. These are held in the Extreme Screen theater at > Science City. About 425 middle and high school science students attended. > The talk was titled "Alien Planets & Distant Stars". Basically about > current > discoveries in exoplanet research. > > We handed out about 200 ASKC business cards, and also showed the 3 minute > Time Warner Video about Powell Observatory at the end of my talk. The talk > went well, and there were many questions from students and parents about > coming out to Powell and Warko Observatories this summer. > > They may however, want to see an exoplanet, heh-heh. > > Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I realize some of you weren't there, but I brought my hardware to the GM last night. The rovers I brought in are ones I built for demonstration purposes for other projects--not what I would propose an ASKCRover would look like--we'd start design from scratch. I didn't have anything driving around at the GM, but I have proofed out every aspect of the project. I know there is a planned discussion at the next GM about science that may include the rover project. I'll be in Arizona hopefully photographing PANSTARS over The Canyon :) and will not be at that meeting. The metal parts of the rovers I brought in are Tetrix[1] from Pitsco (Lego). There is a newer product that is similar called Matrix[2]. Both systems are compatible with plain old legos. Both systems can be used to build a solid metal frame with robust gearing, motors and such. The frame could then be adorned with thin plywood or similar or even legos! to flesh out a rover "look and feel". The control system is an Ethernet Arduino[3] with an NXShield[4]. The Arduino is a very capable microprocessor that can be expanded in a variety of ways. The NXShield expansion provides several I2C ports for component control. I2C is a standard for communicating with electronics components and is the standard that the NXT uses. There are many motor controllers (for example[5]) and sensor packages (for example[6], [7]) already available for I2C. Programming I2C through the NXShield is straight forward. The control system would likely be the Arduino and a Web cam that are plugged into a wireless router the rover carries around. This allows for a wide range of ethernet based web cameras including IR capable security cameras on pan/tilt heads if desired. The Operator Interface would be a java based dashboard on a laptop. A joystick would be plugged into the laptop. The dashboard would monitor the joystick and forward commands to the Arduino on the Rover. It would also poll the Arduino for sensor data and poll the camera for live images. Telemetry could be plotted on the dashboard in real time. I have proof of concept for every aspect operational. The risk of failure due to incompatible technologies, etc...is low. Costs should be well understood. Expected contribution from ASCK to design/build = $0 with my donation of time/equipment (provided built by high school students and use of existing member laptops during demonstration). I could flesh out expected operation/maintenance costs if people want to see them but they're expected to be low. I am confident these proposed mechanical and control systems are sufficient for creation of a robust and very capable rover. I am also confident that the technologies are within the grasp of the average high school student yet will provide ample opportunity for creative exploration and learning. I see no reason not to pursue this project using these proposed hardware/controls. If someone has questions/criticisms/comments/alternatives, please speak up :) [1] http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/tetrix_education_base_set/2098 [2] http://www.hitechnic.com [3] http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardEthernet [4] http://www.openelectrons.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=9 [5] http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/hitechnic_dc_motor_controller/1648 [6] http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=1&name=logo [7] http://www.hitechnic.com/products On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: > Jason, > > My one big concern with asking for high school student help is that we'll > get too much help!! If we go the cheap route (parts and equipment already > owned) we probably can't handle more than a half dozen or so students > before getting to the point where too many of them are out of the process. > My high school team started with nearly 100 students. We're down to about > 50 because many were disenchanted when we didn't have the mentors/equipment > for them to do the interesting work. > > I have several students that would love to help out with something like > this as well. And there are others in the club attached to high school > teams. If everybody brings a couple students, suddenly we have more than > we can handle and we work against our intentions by turning them off :( > > The organization is pretty new to something like this--or at least hasn't > done it in a while. I argue we open participation to ASKC members first > and see how many we have. Matt and Justin already...a few others and I > think this initial effort is full. > > I can see many paths of expansion for the future, but they lead to > questions of funding, mentorship, and if the ASKC's mission is really to > augment FIRST. I think we should go into this rover project as if it were > a one time effort with a plan for continued maintenance/support of the > hardware and see how it goes before thinking about how we can bring in more > students. > > And yep, I did think about adding in a delay in the communications :) > There are many other things we could consider as well. There are pH > sensors, temperature sensors, ir sensors, etc...We could literally build a > scientific rover laboratory! Again, I argue we start small with equipment > we have or can get cheaply and see how it goes. If it's successful, > there's nothing stopping us (except time and money!) from modifying the > rover--or building new/additional ones--for expanded capabilities. Some > initial successes would give us credibility to hunt down funding sources > for expansion... > > Some more of my thoughts anyway...as always, please feel free to disagree > :) > > Brian > > > On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > >> Brian, >> >> Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should have a >> request to approve that in your in-box. >> >> I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree with the >> concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the ability to >> say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- That proves >> to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a challenge at >> the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his FIRST team >> at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up with FIRST >> teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for outreach, >> the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what FIRST is trying >> to do. >> >> Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' outreach would >> be 'stellar' (pun intended). >> >> We do need to define some functions that make sense for tele-operate, and >> that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper into things >> will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be built with >> a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the distance to Mars. >> >> Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. >> >> Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some >> discussion, brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps hands-on with >> what you've got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. >> >> So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, David, >> Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this idea >> somewhere. >> >> Jason. >> >> >> On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: >> >>> few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please >>> look at it as a basis for discussion with real world experience/costs >>> behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a discussion of >>> desired features including target audience, operations, logistics of >>> availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We might >>> not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want to >>> give >>> the impression that what's stated above is the only >>> >> >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jay et alia:
Paul Thompson and I would like to thank all the ASKC members who have made donations to the DSS waterline fund. At this point in time $4,550 or 75% of the $6,000 has been raised . Would like to thank the following people for their donations: Susan Hunter; Roger Gruenke; Pete Jafferis; Mary Ann Hafer; and Joel Falk. Paul seems to think we will have the money raised by the end of April and begin the installation sometime in May. Bill Boyle
From: Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 7:07 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
If you guys would like a couple of minutes up front during the GM to plug this, I'll go ahead and put you on the agenda. Rick will be partying in Vegas or something, so I'm MC'ing this time.
--- In mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com, William Boyle wrote:
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> Rick et alia:
>     Paul Thompson and myself will be at the GM Saturday night at 6:30 pm soliciting donations for the DSS waterline fund. Nearly $4,300 of the $6,000 has been raised at this point in time. Will be giving away a nice beginning astronomy book {Turn Left At Orion (A hundred night sky objects to see in a small telescope)} by Dan Davis to whoever makes the largest DSS wateline donation at the GM. Will also have a double chocolate cake to celebrate Tim Kristl's 70th birthday. Hope to see everyone there........................Bill Boyle
>
> From: Rick Henderson
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:58 AM
> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
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> There is no Astro 101 scheduled for the February GM. The meet and greet
> will still take place starting at 6:30.
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> We will have a March meeting at the 6:00 PM time slot, but the topic is
> still not finalized. It will be announced in the March CM, though.
>
> Rick Henderson
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> From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> mossjon
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:49 AM
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
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> Last time I checked the ASKC.org web site, nothing was listed for Astro 101
> for Saturday night.
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> Just trying to determine when to leave Leavenworth to head down to UMCK this
> weekend.
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> Do we have a topic?
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> Or is it shelved in lieu of the new 'meet & greet' time at 6:30 pm prior to
> the monthly meeting?
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> Thanks, Jon Moss
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So how much was earned last night and who won the book?
PS: please change the subject line when your message has nothing to do with the current subject line. It just makes things sooooo much easier.
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:10:50
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Jay et alia:
Paul Thompson and I would like to thank all the ASKC members who have made donations to the DSS waterline fund. At this point in time $4,550 or 75% of the $6,000 has been raised . Would like to thank the following people for their donations: Susan Hunter; Roger Gruenke; Pete Jafferis; Mary Ann Hafer; and Joel Falk. Paul seems to think we will have the money raised by the end of April and begin the installation sometime in May. Bill Boyle
From: Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 7:07 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
If you guys would like a couple of minutes up front during the GM to plug this, I'll go ahead and put you on the agenda. Rick will be partying in Vegas or something, so I'm MC'ing this time.
--- In mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com, William Boyle wrote:
>
> Rick et alia:
>     Paul Thompson and myself will be at the GM Saturday night at 6:30 pm soliciting donations for the DSS waterline fund. Nearly $4,300 of the $6,000 has been raised at this point in time. Will be giving away a nice beginning astronomy book {Turn Left At Orion (A hundred night sky objects to see in a small telescope)} by Dan Davis to whoever makes the largest DSS wateline donation at the GM. Will also have a double chocolate cake to celebrate Tim Kristl's 70th birthday. Hope to see everyone there........................Bill Boyle
>
> From: Rick Henderson
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:58 AM
> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
>
> Â
> There is no Astro 101 scheduled for the February GM. The meet and greet
> will still take place starting at 6:30.
>
> We will have a March meeting at the 6:00 PM time slot, but the topic is
> still not finalized. It will be announced in the March CM, though.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> mossjon
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:49 AM
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
>
> Last time I checked the ASKC.org web site, nothing was listed for Astro 101
> for Saturday night.
>
> Just trying to determine when to leave Leavenworth to head down to UMCK this
> weekend.
>
> Do we have a topic?
>
> Or is it shelved in lieu of the new 'meet & greet' time at 6:30 pm prior to
> the monthly meeting?
>
> Thanks, Jon Moss
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We are too late for the March issue, as it was sent to the printer the Friday before the board meeting. I will make sure something gets in the next two issues. Thanks for the reminder! Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Randy Thompson Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2:56 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] March cm Jackie, if you want to place an ad for the HOASP in the AL Reflector magazine, you need to get it into the editor, your brother, right away. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Feb 20, 2013, at 6:25 AM, Jackie Beucher m31@... <mailto:m31%40everestkc.net> > wrote: > By all means, please put an announcement "box" in there for the 2013 HOASP, > which will be October 3-5, 2013. That is about all we know about it so > far! > > Jackie B. > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Marcia > Young > Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:40 PM > To: ASKC > Subject: [ASKC] March cm > > Please submit any and all articles no later than Feb. 27. Thanks!! > M > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone interested. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Mike Miller" <mrmiller1@...> Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM Subject: Re: Westwood View science night To: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> ** Yes, I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 Thurday from 6-8. and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in the past. I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on the Search for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now he can't make it. Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on SETI? Thanks Mike Miller Chair, Science Nite 913-424-8530 ----- Original Message ----- *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> *To:* mrmiller1@... *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM *Subject:* science night Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to undertake before high school. In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. Thanks! David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, If you're just asking for volunteers, I can help out, just not with the SETI stuff. I can help with the Star Lab, telescopes or whatever. Where is Westwood View? Is it an elementary school or middle school? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:16 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night Anyone interested. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Mike Miller" mrmiller1@... <mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com> > Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM Subject: Re: Westwood View science night To: "David Young" youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > ** Yes, I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 Thurday from 6-8. and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in the past. I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on the Search for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now he can't make it. Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on SETI? Thanks Mike Miller Chair, Science Nite 913-424-8530 ----- Original Message ----- *From:* David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > *To:* mrmiller1@... <mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com> *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM *Subject:* science night Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to undertake before high school. In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. Thanks! David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll bring a telescope. John ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sun, February 24, 2013 8:16:02 PM Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night Anyone interested. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Mike Miller" mrmiller1@...> Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM Subject: Re: Westwood View science night To: "David Young" youngmdavid@...> ** Yes, I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 Thurday from 6-8. and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in the past. I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on the Search for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now he can't make it. Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on SETI? Thanks Mike Miller Chair, Science Nite 913-424-8530 ----- Original Message ----- *From:* David Young youngmdavid@...> *To:* mrmiller1@... *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM *Subject:* science night Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to undertake before high school. In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. Thanks! David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Im in Atlanta. I'll check details when i get home. On Feb 24, 2013 9:28 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > David, > > If you're just asking for volunteers, I can help out, just not with the > SETI > stuff. I can help with the Star Lab, telescopes or whatever. > > Where is Westwood View? Is it an elementary school or middle school? > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:16 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > Anyone interested. > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Mike Miller" mrmiller1@... > > > Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM > Subject: Re: Westwood View science night > To: "David Young" youngmdavid@... > > > ** > Yes, > > I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 > Thurday from 6-8. > and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in > the past. > I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on > the Search > for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now > he can't make it. > > Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on > SETI? > > Thanks > > Mike Miller > Chair, Science Nite > 913-424-8530 > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* David Young youngmdavid@... > > *To:* mrmiller1@... > *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM > *Subject:* science night > > Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science > night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic > "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy > at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some > students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to > undertake before high school. > > In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been > participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this > year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. > > Thanks! > David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just an fyi that the wrong months are listed on UMKC's website for the times Warko is open. Someone noticed this and asked me about it on our ASKC Facebook page. They were disappointed to learn it wouldn't be open March 1st (brrrrr....). I'm surprised she even noticed the months listed as it is in such tiny writing! :) Open to the public onclearFriday*evenings for views of the Moon, planets, star clusters and nebulae. *(March through November, and for special astronomical events.) http://cas.umkc.edu/physics/warko/ Could someone contact the university to ask them to update their page? Thanks, Cindy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yep, Dan is working on the change. It's one thing to take a 30 second glance and leave, but stay there for several hours on an exposed roof. No way!
Joe
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From: Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...m>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 10:39 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Warko - Wrong months listed on UMKC site
Just an fyi that the wrong months are listed on UMKC's website for the times Warko is open. Someone noticed this and asked me about it on our ASKC Facebook page. They were disappointed to learn it wouldn't be open March 1st (brrrrr....). I'm surprised she even noticed the months listed as it is in such tiny writing! :)
Open to the public on clear Friday* evenings for views of the Moon, planets, star clusters and nebulae.
*(March through November, and for special astronomical events.)
http://cas.umkc.edu/physics/warko/
Could someone contact the university to ask them to update their page?
Thanks,
Cindy
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I can be there with my scope, too. Pete
Just heard a report that said Louisburg may be in an area that has the most power outages. Steve has the alarm called you? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Feb 24, 2013, at 12:43 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@gmail.com> wrote: > I realize some of you weren't there, but I brought my hardware to the GM > last night. The rovers I brought in are ones I built for demonstration > purposes for other projects--not what I would propose an ASKCRover would > look like--we'd start design from scratch. > > I didn't have anything driving around at the GM, but I have proofed out > every aspect of the project. I know there is a planned discussion at the > next GM about science that may include the rover project. I'll be in > Arizona hopefully photographing PANSTARS over The Canyon :) and will not be > at that meeting. > > The metal parts of the rovers I brought in are Tetrix[1] from Pitsco > (Lego). There is a newer product that is similar called Matrix[2]. Both > systems are compatible with plain old legos. Both systems can be used to > build a solid metal frame with robust gearing, motors and such. The frame > could then be adorned with thin plywood or similar or even legos! to flesh > out a rover "look and feel". > > The control system is an Ethernet Arduino[3] with an NXShield[4]. The > Arduino is a very capable microprocessor that can be expanded in a variety > of ways. The NXShield expansion provides several I2C ports for component > control. I2C is a standard for communicating with electronics components > and is the standard that the NXT uses. There are many motor controllers > (for example[5]) and sensor packages (for example[6], [7]) already > available for I2C. Programming I2C through the NXShield is straight > forward. > > The control system would likely be the Arduino and a Web cam that are > plugged into a wireless router the rover carries around. This allows for a > wide range of ethernet based web cameras including IR capable security > cameras on pan/tilt heads if desired. The Operator Interface would be a > java based dashboard on a laptop. A joystick would be plugged into the > laptop. The dashboard would monitor the joystick and forward commands to > the Arduino on the Rover. It would also poll the Arduino for sensor data > and poll the camera for live images. Telemetry could be plotted on the > dashboard in real time. > > I have proof of concept for every aspect operational. The risk of failure > due to incompatible technologies, etc...is low. Costs should be well > understood. Expected contribution from ASCK to design/build = $0 with my > donation of time/equipment (provided built by high school students and use > of existing member laptops during demonstration). I could flesh out > expected operation/maintenance costs if people want to see them but they're > expected to be low. I am confident these proposed mechanical and control > systems are sufficient for creation of a robust and very capable rover. I > am also confident that the technologies are within the grasp of the average > high school student yet will provide ample opportunity for creative > exploration and learning. I see no reason not to pursue this project using > these proposed hardware/controls. If someone has > questions/criticisms/comments/alternatives, please speak up :) > > [1] http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/tetrix_education_base_set/2098 > [2] http://www.hitechnic.com > [3] http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardEthernet > [4] > http://www.openelectrons.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=9 > [5] > http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/hitechnic_dc_motor_controller/1648 > [6] > http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=1&name=logo > [7] http://www.hitechnic.com/products > > On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Brian Tieman bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > Jason, > > > > My one big concern with asking for high school student help is that we'll > > get too much help!! If we go the cheap route (parts and equipment already > > owned) we probably can't handle more than a half dozen or so students > > before getting to the point where too many of them are out of the process. > > My high school team started with nearly 100 students. We're down to about > > 50 because many were disenchanted when we didn't have the mentors/equipment > > for them to do the interesting work. > > > > I have several students that would love to help out with something like > > this as well. And there are others in the club attached to high school > > teams. If everybody brings a couple students, suddenly we have more than > > we can handle and we work against our intentions by turning them off :( > > > > The organization is pretty new to something like this--or at least hasn't > > done it in a while. I argue we open participation to ASKC members first > > and see how many we have. Matt and Justin already...a few others and I > > think this initial effort is full. > > > > I can see many paths of expansion for the future, but they lead to > > questions of funding, mentorship, and if the ASKC's mission is really to > > augment FIRST. I think we should go into this rover project as if it were > > a one time effort with a plan for continued maintenance/support of the > > hardware and see how it goes before thinking about how we can bring in more > > students. > > > > And yep, I did think about adding in a delay in the communications :) > > There are many other things we could consider as well. There are pH > > sensors, temperature sensors, ir sensors, etc...We could literally build a > > scientific rover laboratory! Again, I argue we start small with equipment > > we have or can get cheaply and see how it goes. If it's successful, > > there's nothing stopping us (except time and money!) from modifying the > > rover--or building new/additional ones--for expanded capabilities. Some > > initial successes would give us credibility to hunt down funding sources > > for expansion... > > > > Some more of my thoughts anyway...as always, please feel free to disagree > > :) > > > > Brian > > > > > > On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Jason bmwjason@...> wrote: > > > >> Brian, > >> > >> Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should have a > >> request to approve that in your in-box. > >> > >> I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree with the > >> concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the ability to > >> say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- That proves > >> to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a challenge at > >> the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his FIRST team > >> at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up with FIRST > >> teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for outreach, > >> the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what FIRST is trying > >> to do. > >> > >> Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' outreach would > >> be 'stellar' (pun intended). > >> > >> We do need to define some functions that make sense for tele-operate, and > >> that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper into things > >> will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be built with > >> a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the distance to Mars. > >> > >> Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. > >> > >> Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some > >> discussion, brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps hands-on with > >> what you've got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. > >> > >> So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, David, > >> Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this idea > >> somewhere. > >> > >> Jason. > >> > >> > >> On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: > >> > >>> few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please > >>> look at it as a basis for discussion with real world experience/costs > >>> behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a discussion of > >>> desired features including target audience, operations, logistics of > >>> availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We might > >>> not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want to > >>> give > >>> the impression that what's stated above is the only > >>> > >> > >> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Dave H. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for sharing that Dave. That was amazing. What I couldn't understand is how it seemed to be feeding the "rain" from the top with no apparent upward movement to replenish. Very cool! ________________________________ From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:11 PM Subject: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Dave H. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have not recieved a call yet but my cell service has been really bad today --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > Just heard a report that said Louisburg > may be in an area that has the most power outages. Steve has the alarm called you? > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Feb 24, 2013, at 12:43 PM, Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > I realize some of you weren't there, but I brought my hardware to the GM > > last night. The rovers I brought in are ones I built for demonstration > > purposes for other projects--not what I would propose an ASKCRover would > > look like--we'd start design from scratch. > > > > I didn't have anything driving around at the GM, but I have proofed out > > every aspect of the project. I know there is a planned discussion at the > > next GM about science that may include the rover project. I'll be in > > Arizona hopefully photographing PANSTARS over The Canyon :) and will not be > > at that meeting. > > > > The metal parts of the rovers I brought in are Tetrix[1] from Pitsco > > (Lego). There is a newer product that is similar called Matrix[2]. Both > > systems are compatible with plain old legos. Both systems can be used to > > build a solid metal frame with robust gearing, motors and such. The frame > > could then be adorned with thin plywood or similar or even legos! to flesh > > out a rover "look and feel". > > > > The control system is an Ethernet Arduino[3] with an NXShield[4]. The > > Arduino is a very capable microprocessor that can be expanded in a variety > > of ways. The NXShield expansion provides several I2C ports for component > > control. I2C is a standard for communicating with electronics components > > and is the standard that the NXT uses. There are many motor controllers > > (for example[5]) and sensor packages (for example[6], [7]) already > > available for I2C. Programming I2C through the NXShield is straight > > forward. > > > > The control system would likely be the Arduino and a Web cam that are > > plugged into a wireless router the rover carries around. This allows for a > > wide range of ethernet based web cameras including IR capable security > > cameras on pan/tilt heads if desired. The Operator Interface would be a > > java based dashboard on a laptop. A joystick would be plugged into the > > laptop. The dashboard would monitor the joystick and forward commands to > > the Arduino on the Rover. It would also poll the Arduino for sensor data > > and poll the camera for live images. Telemetry could be plotted on the > > dashboard in real time. > > > > I have proof of concept for every aspect operational. The risk of failure > > due to incompatible technologies, etc...is low. Costs should be well > > understood. Expected contribution from ASCK to design/build = $0 with my > > donation of time/equipment (provided built by high school students and use > > of existing member laptops during demonstration). I could flesh out > > expected operation/maintenance costs if people want to see them but they're > > expected to be low. I am confident these proposed mechanical and control > > systems are sufficient for creation of a robust and very capable rover. I > > am also confident that the technologies are within the grasp of the average > > high school student yet will provide ample opportunity for creative > > exploration and learning. I see no reason not to pursue this project using > > these proposed hardware/controls. If someone has > > questions/criticisms/comments/alternatives, please speak up :) > > > > [1] http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/tetrix_education_base_set/2098 > > [2] http://www.hitechnic.com > > [3] http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardEthernet > > [4] > > http://www.openelectrons.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=9 > > [5] > > http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/hitechnic_dc_motor_controller/1648 > > [6] > > http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=1&name=logo > > [7] http://www.hitechnic.com/products > > > > On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Brian Tieman bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > > > Jason, > > > > > > My one big concern with asking for high school student help is that we'll > > > get too much help!! If we go the cheap route (parts and equipment already > > > owned) we probably can't handle more than a half dozen or so students > > > before getting to the point where too many of them are out of the process. > > > My high school team started with nearly 100 students. We're down to about > > > 50 because many were disenchanted when we didn't have the mentors/equipment > > > for them to do the interesting work. > > > > > > I have several students that would love to help out with something like > > > this as well. And there are others in the club attached to high school > > > teams. If everybody brings a couple students, suddenly we have more than > > > we can handle and we work against our intentions by turning them off :( > > > > > > The organization is pretty new to something like this--or at least hasn't > > > done it in a while. I argue we open participation to ASKC members first > > > and see how many we have. Matt and Justin already...a few others and I > > > think this initial effort is full. > > > > > > I can see many paths of expansion for the future, but they lead to > > > questions of funding, mentorship, and if the ASKC's mission is really to > > > augment FIRST. I think we should go into this rover project as if it were > > > a one time effort with a plan for continued maintenance/support of the > > > hardware and see how it goes before thinking about how we can bring in more > > > students. > > > > > > And yep, I did think about adding in a delay in the communications :) > > > There are many other things we could consider as well. There are pH > > > sensors, temperature sensors, ir sensors, etc...We could literally build a > > > scientific rover laboratory! Again, I argue we start small with equipment > > > we have or can get cheaply and see how it goes. If it's successful, > > > there's nothing stopping us (except time and money!) from modifying the > > > rover--or building new/additional ones--for expanded capabilities. Some > > > initial successes would give us credibility to hunt down funding sources > > > for expansion... > > > > > > Some more of my thoughts anyway...as always, please feel free to disagree > > > :) > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Jason bmwjason@...> wrote: > > > > > >> Brian, > > >> > > >> Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should have a > > >> request to approve that in your in-box. > > >> > > >> I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree with the > > >> concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the ability to > > >> say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- That proves > > >> to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a challenge at > > >> the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his FIRST team > > >> at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up with FIRST > > >> teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for outreach, > > >> the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what FIRST is trying > > >> to do. > > >> > > >> Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' outreach would > > >> be 'stellar' (pun intended). > > >> > > >> We do need to define some functions that make sense for tele-operate, and > > >> that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper into things > > >> will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be built with > > >> a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the distance to Mars. > > >> > > >> Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. > > >> > > >> Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some > > >> discussion, brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps hands-on with > > >> what you've got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. > > >> > > >> So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, David, > > >> Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this idea > > >> somewhere. > > >> > > >> Jason. > > >> > > >> > > >> On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: > > >> > > >>> few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please > > >>> look at it as a basis for discussion with real world experience/costs > > >>> behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a discussion of > > >>> desired features including target audience, operations, logistics of > > >>> availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We might > > >>> not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want to > > >>> give > > >>> the impression that what's stated above is the only > > >>> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
That's one of the coolest videos I've seen in ages! On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! > > See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html > > Dave H. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The good news is its not cold enough to cause any problems unless the power is off for a loooong time. I haven't gotten a call either. I think I'm two or three on the list. Heck haven't checked it for a while so maybe I'mnot on it any more. That reminds me, I need to transfer the phone back from Joe! On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 1:20 PM, kings621 <kings621@...> wrote: > ** > > > I have not recieved a call yet but my cell service has been really bad > today > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Randy Thompson wrote: > > > > Just heard a report that said Louisburg > > may be in an area that has the most power outages. Steve has the alarm > called you? > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > On Feb 24, 2013, at 12:43 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > > > > > I realize some of you weren't there, but I brought my hardware to the > GM > > > last night. The rovers I brought in are ones I built for demonstration > > > purposes for other projects--not what I would propose an ASKCRover > would > > > look like--we'd start design from scratch. > > > > > > I didn't have anything driving around at the GM, but I have proofed out > > > every aspect of the project. I know there is a planned discussion at > the > > > next GM about science that may include the rover project. I'll be in > > > Arizona hopefully photographing PANSTARS over The Canyon :) and will > not be > > > at that meeting. > > > > > > The metal parts of the rovers I brought in are Tetrix[1] from Pitsco > > > (Lego). There is a newer product that is similar called Matrix[2]. Both > > > systems are compatible with plain old legos. Both systems can be used > to > > > build a solid metal frame with robust gearing, motors and such. The > frame > > > could then be adorned with thin plywood or similar or even legos! to > flesh > > > out a rover "look and feel". > > > > > > The control system is an Ethernet Arduino[3] with an NXShield[4]. The > > > Arduino is a very capable microprocessor that can be expanded in a > variety > > > of ways. The NXShield expansion provides several I2C ports for > component > > > control. I2C is a standard for communicating with electronics > components > > > and is the standard that the NXT uses. There are many motor controllers > > > (for example[5]) and sensor packages (for example[6], [7]) already > > > available for I2C. Programming I2C through the NXShield is straight > > > forward. > > > > > > The control system would likely be the Arduino and a Web cam that are > > > plugged into a wireless router the rover carries around. This allows > for a > > > wide range of ethernet based web cameras including IR capable security > > > cameras on pan/tilt heads if desired. The Operator Interface would be a > > > java based dashboard on a laptop. A joystick would be plugged into the > > > laptop. The dashboard would monitor the joystick and forward commands > to > > > the Arduino on the Rover. It would also poll the Arduino for sensor > data > > > and poll the camera for live images. Telemetry could be plotted on the > > > dashboard in real time. > > > > > > I have proof of concept for every aspect operational. The risk of > failure > > > due to incompatible technologies, etc...is low. Costs should be well > > > understood. Expected contribution from ASCK to design/build = $0 with > my > > > donation of time/equipment (provided built by high school students and > use > > > of existing member laptops during demonstration). I could flesh out > > > expected operation/maintenance costs if people want to see them but > they're > > > expected to be low. I am confident these proposed mechanical and > control > > > systems are sufficient for creation of a robust and very capable > rover. I > > > am also confident that the technologies are within the grasp of the > average > > > high school student yet will provide ample opportunity for creative > > > exploration and learning. I see no reason not to pursue this project > using > > > these proposed hardware/controls. If someone has > > > questions/criticisms/comments/alternatives, please speak up :) > > > > > > [1] > http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/tetrix_education_base_set/2098 > > > [2] http://www.hitechnic.com > > > [3] http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardEthernet > > > [4] > > > > http://www.openelectrons.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=9 > > > [5] > > > > http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/hitechnic_dc_motor_controller/1648 > > > [6] > > > > http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=1&name=logo > > > [7] http://www.hitechnic.com/products > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Brian Tieman bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > > > > > Jason, > > > > > > > > My one big concern with asking for high school student help is that > we'll > > > > get too much help!! If we go the cheap route (parts and equipment > already > > > > owned) we probably can't handle more than a half dozen or so students > > > > before getting to the point where too many of them are out of the > process. > > > > My high school team started with nearly 100 students. We're down to > about > > > > 50 because many were disenchanted when we didn't have the > mentors/equipment > > > > for them to do the interesting work. > > > > > > > > I have several students that would love to help out with something > like > > > > this as well. And there are others in the club attached to high > school > > > > teams. If everybody brings a couple students, suddenly we have more > than > > > > we can handle and we work against our intentions by turning them off > :( > > > > > > > > The organization is pretty new to something like this--or at least > hasn't > > > > done it in a while. I argue we open participation to ASKC members > first > > > > and see how many we have. Matt and Justin already...a few others and > I > > > > think this initial effort is full. > > > > > > > > I can see many paths of expansion for the future, but they lead to > > > > questions of funding, mentorship, and if the ASKC's mission is > really to > > > > augment FIRST. I think we should go into this rover project as if it > were > > > > a one time effort with a plan for continued maintenance/support of > the > > > > hardware and see how it goes before thinking about how we can bring > in more > > > > students. > > > > > > > > And yep, I did think about adding in a delay in the communications :) > > > > There are many other things we could consider as well. There are pH > > > > sensors, temperature sensors, ir sensors, etc...We could literally > build a > > > > scientific rover laboratory! Again, I argue we start small with > equipment > > > > we have or can get cheaply and see how it goes. If it's successful, > > > > there's nothing stopping us (except time and money!) from modifying > the > > > > rover--or building new/additional ones--for expanded capabilities. > Some > > > > initial successes would give us credibility to hunt down funding > sources > > > > for expansion... > > > > > > > > Some more of my thoughts anyway...as always, please feel free to > disagree > > > > :) > > > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Jason bmwjason@...> wrote: > > > > > > > >> Brian, > > > >> > > > >> Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should > have a > > > >> request to approve that in your in-box. > > > >> > > > >> I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree with > the > > > >> concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the > ability to > > > >> say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- That > proves > > > >> to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a > challenge at > > > >> the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his > FIRST team > > > >> at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up > with FIRST > > > >> teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for > outreach, > > > >> the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what FIRST is > trying > > > >> to do. > > > >> > > > >> Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' outreach > would > > > >> be 'stellar' (pun intended). > > > >> > > > >> We do need to define some functions that make sense for > tele-operate, and > > > >> that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper into > things > > > >> will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be > built with > > > >> a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the distance > to Mars. > > > >> > > > >> Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. > > > >> > > > >> Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some > > > >> discussion, brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps hands-on > with > > > >> what you've got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. > > > >> > > > >> So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, > David, > > > >> Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this idea > > > >> somewhere. > > > >> > > > >> Jason. > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: > > > >> > > > >>> few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please > > > >>> look at it as a basis for discussion with real world > experience/costs > > > >>> behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a > discussion of > > > >>> desired features including target audience, operations, logistics > of > > > >>> availability, etc...that may impact final design consideration. We > might > > > >>> not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't want > to > > > >>> give > > > >>> the impression that what's stated above is the only > > > >>> > > > >> > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm on the call list also and have heard nothing. So, either everything's fine or... we just don't want to know. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:14 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Just heard a report The good news is its not cold enough to cause any problems unless the power is off for a loooong time. I haven't gotten a call either. I think I'm two or three on the list. Heck haven't checked it for a while so maybe I'mnot on it any more. That reminds me, I need to transfer the phone back from Joe! On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 1:20 PM, kings621 <kings621@...> wrote: > ** > > > I have not recieved a call yet but my cell service has been really bad > today > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Randy Thompson wrote: > > > > Just heard a report that said Louisburg may be in an area that has > > the most power outages. Steve has the alarm > called you? > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > On Feb 24, 2013, at 12:43 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > > > > > I realize some of you weren't there, but I brought my hardware to > > > the > GM > > > last night. The rovers I brought in are ones I built for > > > demonstration purposes for other projects--not what I would > > > propose an ASKCRover > would > > > look like--we'd start design from scratch. > > > > > > I didn't have anything driving around at the GM, but I have > > > proofed out every aspect of the project. I know there is a planned > > > discussion at > the > > > next GM about science that may include the rover project. I'll be > > > in Arizona hopefully photographing PANSTARS over The Canyon :) and > > > will > not be > > > at that meeting. > > > > > > The metal parts of the rovers I brought in are Tetrix[1] from > > > Pitsco (Lego). There is a newer product that is similar called > > > Matrix[2]. Both systems are compatible with plain old legos. Both > > > systems can be used > to > > > build a solid metal frame with robust gearing, motors and such. > > > The > frame > > > could then be adorned with thin plywood or similar or even legos! > > > to > flesh > > > out a rover "look and feel". > > > > > > The control system is an Ethernet Arduino[3] with an NXShield[4]. > > > The Arduino is a very capable microprocessor that can be expanded > > > in a > variety > > > of ways. The NXShield expansion provides several I2C ports for > component > > > control. I2C is a standard for communicating with electronics > components > > > and is the standard that the NXT uses. There are many motor > > > controllers (for example[5]) and sensor packages (for example[6], > > > [7]) already available for I2C. Programming I2C through the > > > NXShield is straight forward. > > > > > > The control system would likely be the Arduino and a Web cam that > > > are plugged into a wireless router the rover carries around. This > > > allows > for a > > > wide range of ethernet based web cameras including IR capable > > > security cameras on pan/tilt heads if desired. The Operator > > > Interface would be a java based dashboard on a laptop. A joystick > > > would be plugged into the laptop. The dashboard would monitor the > > > joystick and forward commands > to > > > the Arduino on the Rover. It would also poll the Arduino for > > > sensor > data > > > and poll the camera for live images. Telemetry could be plotted on > > > the dashboard in real time. > > > > > > I have proof of concept for every aspect operational. The risk of > failure > > > due to incompatible technologies, etc...is low. Costs should be > > > well understood. Expected contribution from ASCK to design/build = > > > $0 with > my > > > donation of time/equipment (provided built by high school students > > > and > use > > > of existing member laptops during demonstration). I could flesh > > > out expected operation/maintenance costs if people want to see > > > them but > they're > > > expected to be low. I am confident these proposed mechanical and > control > > > systems are sufficient for creation of a robust and very capable > rover. I > > > am also confident that the technologies are within the grasp of > > > the > average > > > high school student yet will provide ample opportunity for > > > creative exploration and learning. I see no reason not to pursue > > > this project > using > > > these proposed hardware/controls. If someone has > > > questions/criticisms/comments/alternatives, please speak up :) > > > > > > [1] > http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/tetrix_education_base_set/2098 > > > [2] http://www.hitechnic.com > > > [3] http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardEthernet > > > [4] > > > > http://www.openelectrons.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op= > view_page&PAGE_id=9 > > > [5] > > > > http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/product/hitechnic_dc_motor_controller/ > 1648 > > > [6] > > > > http://www.mindsensors.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=vi > ew_page&PAGE_id=1&name=logo > > > [7] http://www.hitechnic.com/products > > > > > > On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Brian Tieman bjtieman@...> wrote: > > > > > > > Jason, > > > > > > > > My one big concern with asking for high school student help is > > > > that > we'll > > > > get too much help!! If we go the cheap route (parts and > > > > equipment > already > > > > owned) we probably can't handle more than a half dozen or so > > > > students before getting to the point where too many of them are > > > > out of the > process. > > > > My high school team started with nearly 100 students. We're down > > > > to > about > > > > 50 because many were disenchanted when we didn't have the > mentors/equipment > > > > for them to do the interesting work. > > > > > > > > I have several students that would love to help out with > > > > something > like > > > > this as well. And there are others in the club attached to high > school > > > > teams. If everybody brings a couple students, suddenly we have > > > > more > than > > > > we can handle and we work against our intentions by turning them > > > > off > :( > > > > > > > > The organization is pretty new to something like this--or at > > > > least > hasn't > > > > done it in a while. I argue we open participation to ASKC > > > > members > first > > > > and see how many we have. Matt and Justin already...a few others > > > > and > I > > > > think this initial effort is full. > > > > > > > > I can see many paths of expansion for the future, but they lead > > > > to questions of funding, mentorship, and if the ASKC's mission > > > > is > really to > > > > augment FIRST. I think we should go into this rover project as > > > > if it > were > > > > a one time effort with a plan for continued maintenance/support > > > > of > the > > > > hardware and see how it goes before thinking about how we can > > > > bring > in more > > > > students. > > > > > > > > And yep, I did think about adding in a delay in the > > > > communications :) There are many other things we could consider > > > > as well. There are pH sensors, temperature sensors, ir sensors, > > > > etc...We could literally > build a > > > > scientific rover laboratory! Again, I argue we start small with > equipment > > > > we have or can get cheaply and see how it goes. If it's > > > > successful, there's nothing stopping us (except time and money!) > > > > from modifying > the > > > > rover--or building new/additional ones--for expanded capabilities. > Some > > > > initial successes would give us credibility to hunt down funding > sources > > > > for expansion... > > > > > > > > Some more of my thoughts anyway...as always, please feel free to > disagree > > > > :) > > > > > > > > Brian > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 6:05 PM, Jason bmwjason@...> wrote: > > > > > > > >> Brian, > > > >> > > > >> Google is not letting me view your pictures or docs, you should > have a > > > >> request to approve that in your in-box. > > > >> > > > >> I think what you've outlined seems quite do-able, and I agree > > > >> with > the > > > >> concept of having high-school kids build it, one reason is the > ability to > > > >> say "look, a bunch of high-school students built this...." -- > > > >> That > proves > > > >> to other kids that it is not out of their reach, and acts as a > challenge at > > > >> the same time. I think Matt, and a couple of the others on his > FIRST team > > > >> at Mill Valley would be interested. I like the idea of tying up > with FIRST > > > >> teams. One reason, of course, is that the teams get points for > outreach, > > > >> the other is that we can reinforce with this activity what > > > >> FIRST is > trying > > > >> to do. > > > >> > > > >> Combining something more hands-on with our 'traditional' > > > >> outreach > would > > > >> be 'stellar' (pun intended). > > > >> > > > >> We do need to define some functions that make sense for > tele-operate, and > > > >> that can be done with robust parts (repeated banging a gripper > > > >> into > things > > > >> will take a toll on the mechanism). Perhaps the system could be > built with > > > >> a delay mechanism to simulate (a little bit, anyway) the > > > >> distance > to Mars. > > > >> > > > >> Wow, lots of ideas swirling around. > > > >> > > > >> Lets arrange a meet-up with interested participants to do some > > > >> discussion, brain-storming, and direction-setting. Perhaps > > > >> hands-on > with > > > >> what you've got. I can be flexible, and 18Feb is a holiday for me. > > > >> > > > >> So, everyone watching this thread, if you're interested (Cough, > David, > > > >> Cough, Rick, ..... ) speak up and we'll see if we can take this > > > >> idea somewhere. > > > >> > > > >> Jason. > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> On 02/09/13 17:12, Brian Tieman wrote: > > > >> > > > >>> few steps by offering this up as a proposal already. Please > > > >>> look at it as a basis for discussion with real world > experience/costs > > > >>> behind it. Before making real decisions there should be a > discussion of > > > >>> desired features including target audience, operations, > > > >>> logistics > of > > > >>> availability, etc...that may impact final design > > > >>> consideration. We > might > > > >>> not need to spend much time in those discussions, but I don't > > > >>> want > to > > > >>> give > > > >>> the impression that what's stated above is the only > > > >>> > > > >> > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks Dave, that was one anyone would love. Couldn't stop watching it!!! Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! > > See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html > > Dave H. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
That is just fantastic. I've never before seen anything like that. Thanks very much for the heads up David. Gary Pittman On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! > > See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html > > Dave H. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott et alia:
A total of $244 was donated at the GM and Joel Falk won the book but donated it back for the March GM,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bill Boyle
From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@comcast.net>
To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 1:29 PM
Subject: [ASKC] DSS water line FEB meeting collections
So how much was earned last night and who won the book?
PS: please change the subject line when your message has nothing to do with the current subject line. It just makes things sooooo much easier.
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Jay et alia:
Paul Thompson and I would like to thank all the ASKC members who have made donations to the DSS waterline fund. At this point in time $4,550 or 75% of the $6,000 has been raised . Would like to thank the following people for their donations: Susan Hunter; Roger Gruenke; Pete Jafferis; Mary Ann Hafer; and Joel Falk. Paul seems to think we will have the money raised by the end of April and begin the installation sometime in May. Bill Boyle
From: Jay Manifold mailto:jay_manifold%40yahoo.com>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 7:07 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
If you guys would like a couple of minutes up front during the GM to plug this, I'll go ahead and put you on the agenda. Rick will be partying in Vegas or something, so I'm MC'ing this time.
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> Rick et alia:
>     Paul Thompson and myself will be at the GM Saturday night at 6:30 pm soliciting donations for the DSS waterline fund. Nearly $4,300 of the $6,000 has been raised at this point in time. Will be giving away a nice beginning astronomy book {Turn Left At Orion (A hundred night sky objects to see in a small telescope)} by Dan Davis to whoever makes the largest DSS wateline donation at the GM. Will also have a double chocolate cake to celebrate Tim Kristl's 70th birthday. Hope to see everyone there........................Bill Boyle
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> From: Rick Henderson
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:58 AM
> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
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> There is no Astro 101 scheduled for the February GM. The meet and greet
> will still take place starting at 6:30.
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> We will have a March meeting at the 6:00 PM time slot, but the topic is
> still not finalized. It will be announced in the March CM, though.
>
> Rick Henderson
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> mossjon
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> Subject: [ASKC] Astro 101 for Feb 2013?
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> Last time I checked the ASKC.org web site, nothing was listed for Astro 101
> for Saturday night.
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> Just trying to determine when to leave Leavenworth to head down to UMCK this
> weekend.
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> Do we have a topic?
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> Or is it shelved in lieu of the new 'meet & greet' time at 6:30 pm prior to
> the monthly meeting?
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> Thanks, Jon Moss
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Has anyone offered to do the presentation? If not, I will.
Also, for the past several years, I've been using Stellarium and not the StarLab for several good reasons.
1) The cylinders on the projectors have deteriorated and show star trails
2) Stellarium is an excellent planetarium program for the general public and is an easy download.
3) Introducing families to Stellarium may foster continued interest
4) Can present to larger groups of all ages without crawling through the worm hole.
5) No minimum ceiling height or room size to worry about
Most schools have a LCD projector and I carry a unit with me. We've projected it onto a wall screen and a gym ceiling. People laid on tumbling mats in the gym during the shows.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:15 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night
Anyone interested.
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From: "Mike Miller" mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com>
Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: Westwood View science night
To: "David Young" mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>
**
Yes,
I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28
Thurday from 6-8.
and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in
the past.
I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on
the Search
for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now
he can't make it.
Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on
SETI?
Thanks
Mike Miller
Chair, Science Nite
913-424-8530
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*From:* David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>
*To:* mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com
*Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM
*Subject:* science night
Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science
night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic
"Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy
at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some
students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to
undertake before high school.
In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been
participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this
year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us.
Thanks!
David Young
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That would be great. David N. Has a new job and won't be doing the starlab for a while. Rick suggested we try a video projector and Stellarium in the starlab dome. The contact at Westwood view was looking for someone to do a presentation on SETI but I don't think you could do anything like that with Stellarium. On Feb 27, 2013 9:01 AM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...m> wrote: > ** > > > Has anyone offered to do the presentation? If not, I will. > > Also, for the past several years, I've been using Stellarium and not the > StarLab for several good reasons. > 1) The cylinders on the projectors have deteriorated and show star trails > 2) Stellarium is an excellent planetarium program for the general public > and is an easy download. > 3) Introducing families to Stellarium may foster continued interest > 4) Can present to larger groups of all ages without crawling through the > worm hole. > 5) No minimum ceiling height or room size to worry about > > Most schools have a LCD projector and I carry a unit with me. We've > projected it onto a wall screen and a gym ceiling. People laid on tumbling > mats in the gym during the shows. > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:15 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > > > Anyone interested. > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Mike Miller" mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com> > Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM > Subject: Re: Westwood View science night > To: "David Young" mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > ** > Yes, > > I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 > Thurday from 6-8. > and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in > the past. > I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on > the Search > for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now > he can't make it. > > Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on > SETI? > > Thanks > > Mike Miller > Chair, Science Nite > 913-424-8530 > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > *To:* mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com > *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM > *Subject:* science night > > Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science > night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic > "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy > at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some > students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to > undertake before high school. > > In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been > participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this > year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. > > Thanks! > David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I thought I had a near, fish eye lens, but don't. I've tried it before (two years ago)and couldn't get a wide enough image through. However, it could be tried with our little cube projector. It willgive me somethingto do tonight. That could be a fit for this device. May try it in a couple of weeks when things warm up. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night That would be great. David N. Has a new job and won't be doing the starlab for a while. Rick suggested we try a video projector and Stellarium in the starlab dome. The contact at Westwood view was looking for someone to do a presentation on SETI but I don't think you could do anything like that with Stellarium. On Feb 27, 2013 9:01 AM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Has anyone offered to do the presentation? If not, I will. > > Also, for the past several years, I've been using Stellarium and not the > StarLab for several good reasons. > 1) The cylinders on the projectors have deteriorated and show star trails > 2) Stellarium is an excellent planetarium program for the general public > and is an easy download. > 3) Introducing families to Stellarium may foster continued interest > 4) Can present to larger groups of all ages without crawling through the > worm hole. > 5) No minimum ceiling height or room size to worry about > > Most schools have a LCD projector and I carry a unit with me. We've > projected it onto a wall screen and a gym ceiling. People laid on tumbling > mats in the gym during the shows. > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:15 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > > > Anyone interested. > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Mike Miller" mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com> > Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM > Subject: Re: Westwood View science night > To: "David Young" mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > ** > Yes, > > I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 > Thurday from 6-8. > and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in > the past. > I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on > the Search > for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now > he can't make it. > > Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on > SETI? > > Thanks > > Mike Miller > Chair, Science Nite > 913-424-8530 > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > *To:* mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com > *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM > *Subject:* science night > > Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science > night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic > "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy > at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some > students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to > undertake before high school. > > In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been > participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this > year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. > > Thanks! > David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Stellarium has an option for spherical mirror projection which could use either the same type of mirror that we used at Gottlieb or a fisheye lens. Who has the starlab right now? Maybe we'd have some time to do some experimenting before the Westwood gig. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:14 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night I thought I had a near, fish eye lens, but don't. I've tried it before (two years ago) and couldn't get a wide enough image through. However, it could be tried with our little cube projector. It will give me something to do tonight. That could be a fit for this device. May try it in a couple of weeks when things warm up. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:58 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night That would be great. David N. Has a new job and won't be doing the starlab for a while. Rick suggested we try a video projector and Stellarium in the starlab dome. The contact at Westwood view was looking for someone to do a presentation on SETI but I don't think you could do anything like that with Stellarium. On Feb 27, 2013 9:01 AM, "Joseph Wright" jos.wright@... <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > ** > > > Has anyone offered to do the presentation? If not, I will. > > Also, for the past several years, I've been using Stellarium and not the > StarLab for several good reasons. > 1) The cylinders on the projectors have deteriorated and show star trails > 2) Stellarium is an excellent planetarium program for the general public > and is an easy download. > 3) Introducing families to Stellarium may foster continued interest > 4) Can present to larger groups of all ages without crawling through the > worm hole. > 5) No minimum ceiling height or room size to worry about > > Most schools have a LCD projector and I carry a unit with me. We've > projected it onto a wall screen and a gym ceiling. People laid on tumbling > mats in the gym during the shows. > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:15 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > > > Anyone interested. > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Mike Miller" mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com> > Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM > Subject: Re: Westwood View science night > To: "David Young" mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > ** > Yes, > > I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 > Thurday from 6-8. > and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in > the past. > I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation on > the Search > for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but now > he can't make it. > > Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on > SETI? > > Thanks > > Mike Miller > Chair, Science Nite > 913-424-8530 > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > *To:* mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com > *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM > *Subject:* science night > > Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View science > night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic > "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy > at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some > students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to > undertake before high school. > > In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been > participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this > year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. > > Thanks! > David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
OK, what is the secret to pulling up APODS after the day they are posted? dt ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video > That's one of the coolest videos I've seen in ages! > > On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! >> >> See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html >> >> Dave H. >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Dick, At the bottom of the APOD, there is a menu bar that allows you to go backwards, search the index or archive of APODs. Just click on the < to see yesterday's. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of D Trentman Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:35 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video OK, what is the secret to pulling up APODS after the day they are posted? dt ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Young" youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video > That's one of the coolest videos I've seen in ages! > > On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Dave Hudgins dhudgins@... <mailto:dhudgins%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! >> >> See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html >> >> Dave H. >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Goto the apod site and you will get the current image. Down at the bottom is an "archive" tab. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 11:35 AM, D Trentman <dtrent@att.net> wrote: > ** > > > OK, what is the secret to pulling up APODS after the day they are posted? > dt > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Young" youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:11 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video > > > That's one of the coolest videos I've seen in ages! > > > > On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Dave Hudgins dhudgins@...> > wrote: > > > >> ** > > >> > >> > >> Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! > >> > >> See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html > >> > >> Dave H. > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thank you, Rick and David. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:40 AM Subject: RE: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video > Dick, > > > > At the bottom of the APOD, there is a menu bar that allows you to go > backwards, search the index or archive of APODs. Just click on the < to > see > yesterday's. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of D > Trentman > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:35 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video > > > > > > OK, what is the secret to pulling up APODS after the day they are posted? > dt > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Young" youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:11 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video > >> That's one of the coolest videos I've seen in ages! >> >> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Dave Hudgins dhudgins@... > <mailto:dhudgins%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa! >>> >>> See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html >>> >>> Dave H. >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
You might check one of the main network's evening news website for more about this solar rain. While Rita and I was sitting in the commons area of the hotel last Thursday during the storm, this video was reported. We watched it on the flatscreen while sitting near the fireplace. Don't remember which network. Focus was on fire and plate of tacos.
Joe
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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From: D Trentman <dtrent@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video
Thank you, Rick and David.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Henderson" mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:40 AM
Subject: RE: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video
> Dick,
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> At the bottom of the APOD, there is a menu bar that allows you to go
> backwards, search the index or archive of APODs. Just click on the < to
> see
> yesterday's.
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> Rick Henderson
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>
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> From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of D
> Trentman
> Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 11:35 AM
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video
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> OK, what is the secret to pulling up APODS after the day they are posted?
> dt
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Young" mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com
> >
> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com >
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [ASKC] APOD today - awesome video
>
>> That's one of the coolest videos I've seen in ages!
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Dave Hudgins mailto:dhudgins%40kc.rr.com
> > wrote:
>>
>>> **
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>>> Nobody should miss the video on APOD called Coronal Rain. Whoa!
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>>> See http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
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Took advantage of the snow days and built a test scope for my students. 8" f/8. Tall but looks great.
The Starlab is in my garage. I will deliver RIGHT NOW if you want it. Well, it might take a bit because it's sharing the tiny garage with an ill, geriatric Subaru and will require some gymnastics to retrieve. Do you want the projector? Its case is a handy holder for the clips to attach the dome to the fan, the extension cords, the pointer flashlight, and a regular flashlight.
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Feb 27, 2013 11:10 am
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night
Stellarium has an option for spherical mirror projection which could use
either the same type of mirror that we used at Gottlieb or a fisheye lens.
Who has the starlab right now? Maybe we'd have some time to do some
experimenting before the Westwood gig.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph
Wright
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:14 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night
I thought I had a near, fish eye lens, but don't. I've tried it before (two
years ago) and couldn't get a wide enough image through. However, it could
be tried with our little cube projector. It will give me something to do
tonight. That could be a fit for this device. May try it in a couple of
weeks when things warm up.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
________________________________
From: David Young youngmdavid@... >
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night
That would be great. David N. Has a new job and won't be doing the starlab
for a while. Rick suggested we try a video projector and Stellarium in the
starlab dome.
The contact at Westwood view was looking for someone to do a presentation
on SETI but I don't think you could do anything like that with Stellarium.
On Feb 27, 2013 9:01 AM, "Joseph Wright" jos.wright@...
> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Has anyone offered to do the presentation? If not, I will.
>
> Also, for the past several years, I've been using Stellarium and not the
> StarLab for several good reasons.
> 1) The cylinders on the projectors have deteriorated and show star trails
> 2) Stellarium is an excellent planetarium program for the general public
> and is an easy download.
> 3) Introducing families to Stellarium may foster continued interest
> 4) Can present to larger groups of all ages without crawling through the
> worm hole.
> 5) No minimum ceiling height or room size to worry about
>
> Most schools have a LCD projector and I carry a unit with me. We've
> projected it onto a wall screen and a gym ceiling. People laid on
tumbling
> mats in the gym during the shows.
>
> __________________________________________________________
> Joseph S. Wright
> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
> Office (913) 208-0924
> Design Detailing Cadd
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: David Young youngmdavid@... >
> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com
ASKC@yahoogroups.com >
> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:15 PM
> Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night
>
>
>
> Anyone interested.
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Mike Miller" mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com>;
> Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM
> Subject: Re: Westwood View science night
> To: "David Young" mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>;
>
> **
> Yes,
>
> I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28
> Thurday from 6-8.
> and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in
> the past.
> I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation
on
> the Search
> for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but
now
> he can't make it.
>
> Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation on
> SETI?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike Miller
> Chair, Science Nite
> 913-424-8530
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>;
> *To:* mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com
> *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM
> *Subject:* science night
>
> Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View
science
> night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic
> "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very busy
> at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some
> students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to
> undertake before high school.
>
> In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been
> participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you this
> year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us.
>
> Thanks!
> David Young
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Easy there David. We're just ruminating. I think Joe has the other one. We'll do some tinkering checking some day but not right away. Joe intends to just use a projector and Stellarium for now. On Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 7:20 PM, David Neuenschwander < david9660@...> wrote: > ** > > > The Starlab is in my garage. I will deliver RIGHT NOW if you want it. > Well, it might take a bit because it's sharing the tiny garage with an ill, > geriatric Subaru and will require some gymnastics to retrieve. Do you want > the projector? Its case is a handy holder for the clips to attach the dome > to the fan, the extension cords, the pointer flashlight, and a regular > flashlight. > > David Neuenschwander > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@...> > To: ASKC ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wed, Feb 27, 2013 11:10 am > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > Stellarium has an option for spherical mirror projection which could use > either the same type of mirror that we used at Gottlieb or a fisheye lens. > > Who has the starlab right now? Maybe we'd have some time to do some > experimenting before the Westwood gig. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Joseph > Wright > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:14 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > I thought I had a near, fish eye lens, but don't. I've tried it before (two > years ago) and couldn't get a wide enough image through. However, it could > be tried with our little cube projector. It will give me something to do > tonight. That could be a fit for this device. May try it in a couple of > weeks when things warm up. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > ________________________________ > From: David Young youngmdavid@... > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:58 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > That would be great. David N. Has a new job and won't be doing the starlab > for a while. Rick suggested we try a video projector and Stellarium in the > starlab dome. > > The contact at Westwood view was looking for someone to do a presentation > on SETI but I don't think you could do anything like that with Stellarium. > On Feb 27, 2013 9:01 AM, "Joseph Wright" jos.wright@... > > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Has anyone offered to do the presentation? If not, I will. > > > > Also, for the past several years, I've been using Stellarium and not the > > StarLab for several good reasons. > > 1) The cylinders on the projectors have deteriorated and show star trails > > 2) Stellarium is an excellent planetarium program for the general public > > and is an easy download. > > 3) Introducing families to Stellarium may foster continued interest > > 4) Can present to larger groups of all ages without crawling through the > > worm hole. > > 5) No minimum ceiling height or room size to worry about > > > > Most schools have a LCD projector and I carry a unit with me. We've > > projected it onto a wall screen and a gym ceiling. People laid on > tumbling > > mats in the gym during the shows. > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: David Young youngmdavid@... > > > To: "ASKC@...m > ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:15 PM > > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: Westwood View science night > > > > > > > > Anyone interested. > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: "Mike Miller" mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com>; > > Date: Feb 24, 2013 8:53 PM > > Subject: Re: Westwood View science night > > To: "David Young" mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>; > > > > ** > > Yes, > > > > I contacted you several weeks ago and you agreed to come on March 28 > > Thurday from 6-8. > > and bring the planetarium, set up telescopes, etc, like you have done in > > the past. > > I also asked if you had anyone in your group who could do a presentation > on > > the Search > > for Extra Terrestrisals (SETI) project and Brian Tieman responded - but > now > > he can't make it. > > > > Do you know anyone else who might be interested in doing a presentation > on > > SETI? > > > > Thanks > > > > Mike Miller > > Chair, Science Nite > > 913-424-8530 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* David Young mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>; > > *To:* mailto:mrmiller1%40mindspring.com > > *Sent:* Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:27 AM > > *Subject:* science night > > > > Brian Tieman forwarded a note to me about an upcoming Westwood View > science > > night. We've been talking with Brian and others about getting a robotic > > "Mars Rover" put together to take to science nights but Brian is very > busy > > at the moment so that project will have to wait. We'd like to get some > > students involved but it may be a bit too involved for students to > > undertake before high school. > > > > In the meantime, Astronomical Society of Kanss City volunteers have been > > participating in Westwood View Science nights for many years. Are you > this > > year's coordinator for the school? If not please have someone contact us. > > > > Thanks! > > David Young > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! 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Does anyone have a convex mirror they wouldn't mind loaning out for a bit? These are the quarter-sphere mirrors that are usually hung up in hallway intersections and the like so you can see if you're about to get run over by a fork lift or the like. I'd like to borrow it to experiment with a new projection system for the Star Lab. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick:
I think you really want a half dome by industry terminology. The halfdome is what we used in the Gottlieb. A quarter dome mirror fits into a three (3) plane corner intersection and is 90°.
I'm checking security and hospital suppliers.
Joe
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From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:05 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone?
Does anyone have a convex mirror they wouldn't mind loaning out for a bit?
These are the quarter-sphere mirrors that are usually hung up in hallway
intersections and the like so you can see if you're about to get run over by
a fork lift or the like.
I'd like to borrow it to experiment with a new projection system for the
Star Lab.
Rick Henderson
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Joe, Yeah, I found places I can buy one, but I thought if there was one around to experiment with first, that might save some expense. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:39 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? Rick: I think you really want a half dome by industry terminology. The halfdome is what we used in the Gottlieb. A quarter dome mirror fits into a three (3) plane corner intersection and is 90°. I'm checking security and hospital suppliers. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:05 PM Subject: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? Does anyone have a convex mirror they wouldn't mind loaning out for a bit? These are the quarter-sphere mirrors that are usually hung up in hallway intersections and the like so you can see if you're about to get run over by a fork lift or the like. I'd like to borrow it to experiment with a new projection system for the Star Lab. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone want to attend the local Comicon? We could go as the Justice League or famous astronomers. Rita grab a handout about it at Vintage Stock. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android id [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I think i could go as C3PO but I'm too big. On Feb 28, 2013 7:18 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Anyone want to attend the local Comicon? We could go as the Justice League > or famous astronomers. Rita grab a handout about it at Vintage Stock. > > Joe > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android id > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
What is the location of the Bushnell store where ASKC members can get a discount on scopes and binocs? Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Gary: It is in Lee's Summit just across the street from John Knox (next to the thrift store and library). Take NW Blue Prkwy/NW Chipman Rd West to the very first stop light. You have to risk getting into the far, left lane to take Murry Rd south. Technically, there is a solid white lane line for the west bound traffic. Therefore, you're not supposed to cross into the turn lane from the south bound exit. The safer way is to take the 3rd street exit and go back north on the outer road up to Murray and the 4 way stop. Go right (north) and Bushnell will be on the right. If you go to 3rd street, you will see their building to your right. Coming down 291 through town, you will come to 3rd street first. Granted, this will be your best route. Go left, under 50hwy to the outer road and continue north to Murray Rd. I've gone both routes while going to therapy out there. Sorry folks, it was physical and not mental therapy. Cornfused yet? Bushnell Matthew Valdivia 445 NW Murray Rd Lee's Summit, MO 64081 (816) 525-2220 Joe
Thanks Joe, this should get me there. Gary On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 8:31 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Gary: > > It is in Lee's Summit just across the street from John Knox (next to the > thrift store and library). Take NW Blue Prkwy/NW Chipman Rd West to the > very first stop light. You have to risk getting into the far, left lane > to take Murry Rd south. Technically, there is a solid white lane line > for the west bound traffic. Therefore, you're not supposed to cross > into the turn lane from the south bound exit. The safer way is to take > the 3rd street exit and go back north on the outer road up to Murray and > the 4 way stop. Go right (north) and Bushnell will be on the right. If > you go to 3rd street, you will see their building to your right. > > Coming down 291 through town, you will come to 3rd street first. > Granted, this will be your best route. Go left, under 50hwy to the > outer road and continue north to Murray Rd. > > I've gone both routes while going to therapy out there. Sorry folks, it > was physical and not mental therapy. > > Cornfused yet? > > Bushnell > Matthew Valdivia > 445 NW Murray Rd Lee's Summit, MO 64081 > (816) 525-2220 > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: SueRose <suerose@...t> Date: Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 6:26 PM Subject: [astro-officers] GREAT NEWS URGENT ATTENTION To: ** The organization which created the app for the Messier Marathon has done something very special for us. Everyone gets the app for free from now till the end of this week-end. The corrected US version came out a few hours ago. The new 1.1 version has the fixes plus the new Localize function which allows you to point your device to the sky for every object and see where it is located. The application Messier Marathon for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch has just been published on the Apple Store and should be of interest to amateur astronomers who want to take part in the March Marathon or just enjoy the Messier objects any night of the year. The application can be found at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/messier-marathon/id594617818?mt=8 The application includes photos, maps, trajectory plots, information on the 110 Messier objects as well as management of the status of the observation. A sky map with all currently visible Messier objects and a red mode is also included. For those who want to do a marathon, it calculates visible Messier objects for any night of the year and includes the March marathon order. You can sort objects by elevation, magnitude, constellation or number and filter by availability and object type. (For a Nebula only evening). In addition, a new feature to point you to the correct position in the sky will be available shortly for all objects. This application is designed for efficiency, simplicity of use and speed during observation, not requiring menus or keyboards input to select objects in order to allow you to concentrate on the observation. Not to mention that in the case of the Marathon, you do not want to waste time fiddling with commands. Most of the photos provided were done by an amateur astronomer in our club. The first article on the application will come out this month in the Astronomie magazine of France. Of course, we would be pleased for any feedback or suggestions and hope the application will help you enjoy the Messier objects any night of the year as well as during the marathon. Thanks, Steven Suckow Geneva (Orion astronomy club) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just a reminder to you that expressed interest to be on the committee for this year's star party - Today is the day. My address is below. The easiest way to get here is: From I-435 & Quivira, go south. Take the first left past College Blvd, which is 112th Terr. (Jo Co Comm College is on the west side of Quivira there). Go about 2-3 blocks, until you come to a YIELD sign at a 3-way intersection. King street starts there, and my place Is directly in front of you - 11305. Please do park in the driveway, as due to giant piles of snow, street parking is limited! J See you then.. Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Pay no attention to the man behind that comment!! But do check out pages 14-15 of the Star Magazine in Sunday's Star. Marcia On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:10 AM, David Young wrote: > > Hey Joe, that telescope makes you look fat. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >
oops. I ment to send that to Joe only. My bad. On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > Pay no attention to the man behind that comment!! > > But do check out pages 14-15 of the Star Magazine in Sunday's Star. > > Marcia > On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:10 AM, David Young wrote: > > > > > Hey Joe, that telescope makes you look fat. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone out there need/want a tenis raquet. Odds are I won't be using this Spalding metal frame raquet anytime this century. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll be there.
John
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From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, March 3, 2013 8:58:36 AM
Subject: [ASKC] HEART OF AMERICA STAR PARTY - 1ST MEETING TODAY 2 PM AT JACKIE'S
HOUSE
Just a reminder to you that expressed interest to be on the committee for
this year's star party -
Today is the day. My address is below. The easiest way to get here is:
From I-435 & Quivira, go south.
Take the first left past College Blvd, which is 112th Terr. (Jo Co Comm
College is on the west side of Quivira there).
Go about 2-3 blocks, until you come to a YIELD sign at a 3-way intersection.
King street starts there, and my place
Is directly in front of you - 11305.
Please do park in the driveway, as due to giant piles of snow, street
parking is limited! J
See you then..
Jackie Beucher
11305 King St.
Overland Park, KS. 66210
M31@...
Home: 913-469-0135
Cell: 913-522-8799
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To Pot: Abs of steel with protective, fatty layer. No harm done. Damn, l have cut down to two tacos. What is the world coming to? Ironically, I have lowered my sugar A1C to normal and my cholesterol w/o losing weight. That sucks. Kettle. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I do not take the paper, so I checked on the online magazine and could not find anything relating to astronomy, assuming that is what you refer to. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Marcia Young <mryoung@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2013 9:24 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] telescope > >Pay no attention to the man behind that comment!! > >But do check out pages 14-15 of the Star Magazine in Sunday's Star. > >Marcia >On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:10 AM, David Young wrote: > >> >> Hey Joe, that telescope makes you look fat. >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/03/02/4096454/the-mag-interview-joseph-wright.html#storylink=misearch
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I do not take the paper, so I checked on the online magazine and could not find anything relating to astronomy, assuming that is what you refer to.
Tom J Martinez
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I was shocked too! When I was contacted about doing this, is was put as they were doing pieces of things to do in Kansas City. When I opened the paper, I though "holy...." You can guess the second word. I figured it would be just a little 3x3 photo or so buried with other venues. Especially this photo. At the end of the hour photo shoot, I asked the photographer for a favor. All the shots were at different angles with the right shoulder leading and I wanted a personal photo for myself showing the new Warko logo. We had just gotten the shirts the week before. It was the last photo taken. Of course, for lighting I had to face towards the direction of the Sun and look north during the entire session. No sunglasses and no hat. Anyone that hangs around me for any length of time, knows I don't go out without sunglasses. My eyes just can't take it! It wasn't until the next evening that my eyes stopped hurting. In fact, the photographer would pause and have me wipe the tears away. It was fun and for a good cause. If we can get more people to both of our observatories (Powell & Warko), then mission accomplished. As amateurs, we are all truly ambassadors to the sky and space. This has never been more important than now. With budget cuts and the lack of science education in schools focusing on space and astronomy, we must be the banner wavers and get people involved. Scouting and the ASKC helped me come out of my shy shell, no kidding. Astronomy outreach could be your avenue also. For the past year or more I have been calling astronomy the real ProAm endeavor. What happens when an amateur: practices medicine....they die practices law............they go to jail practices chemistry...they blow up, become meth makers and usually both. BUT......the amateur astronomer is called upon by the professional to assist in collecting data, making observations and sharing a passion with others. I did try to plug Powell Observatory during the recording of the interview. Thanks, Joe
I don't see it on the calendar over at askc-2.org, but I believe Bill Koch's JCCC class is expecting to come to Powell next Friday evening. I will do a presentation and otherwise assist as much as possible. Who is the duty pair?
OK, looked it up in the Feb CM, and the duty pair is Dembinski/Wright. Doesn't look like there's anything else at Powell this week, so they should be OK. The more, the merrier, though. If all of Bill's students show up, we could fill the classroom a couple of times. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > I don't see it on the calendar over at askc-2.org, but I believe Bill Koch's JCCC class is expecting to come to Powell next Friday evening. I will do a presentation and otherwise assist as much as possible. Who is the duty pair? >
Hmmm, Cindy Hoedel. She's the same gal that interviewed an astrologer a few weeks back. I wonder if the astrologer predicted Joe in her future... Good interview, Joe! And, unlike Hoedel's previous interviewee, you, I believe! Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia Young Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 9:25 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] telescope Pay no attention to the man behind that comment!! But do check out pages 14-15 of the Star Magazine in Sunday's Star. Marcia On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:10 AM, David Young wrote: > > Hey Joe, that telescope makes you look fat. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Also, they will need Friday the 15th as a backup in case this Friday gets clouded out. Unfortunately, I will not be available to assist on the 15th. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > OK, looked it up in the Feb CM, and the duty pair is Dembinski/Wright. Doesn't look like there's anything else at Powell this week, so they should be OK. The more, the merrier, though. If all of Bill's students show up, we could fill the classroom a couple of times. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@> wrote: > > > > I don't see it on the calendar over at askc-2.org, but I believe Bill Koch's JCCC class is expecting to come to Powell next Friday evening. I will do a presentation and otherwise assist as much as possible. Who is the duty pair? > > >
No you didn't! :-) On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:46 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > oops. I ment to send that to Joe only. My bad. > > On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > >> Pay no attention to the man behind that comment!! >> >> But do check out pages 14-15 of the Star Magazine in Sunday's Star. >> >> Marcia >> On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:10 AM, David Young wrote: >> >>> >>> Hey Joe, that telescope makes you look fat. >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Very easy to do, Joe. Just eats lots of lean meat and fish, no sugars, starches, booze, breads. I have done the same thing in spades. It's a trap! On Mar 3, 2013, at 11:11 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > To Pot: > > Abs of steel with protective, fatty layer. > > No harm done. Damn, l have cut down to two tacos. What is the world coming to? Ironically, I have lowered my sugar A1C to normal and my cholesterol w/o losing weight. That sucks. > > Kettle. > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Yeah, what Tom said. Post that article for us foreigners. Not keeping a house pet, we have no need for old time newspapers. On Mar 3, 2013, at 12:01 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > I do not take the paper, so I checked on the online magazine and could not find anything relating to astronomy, assuming that is what you refer to. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > >> ________________________________ >> From: Marcia Young <mryoung@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2013 9:24 AM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] telescope >> >> Pay no attention to the man behind that comment!! >> >> But do check out pages 14-15 of the Star Magazine in Sunday's Star. >> >> Marcia >> On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:10 AM, David Young wrote: >> >>> >>> Hey Joe, that telescope makes you look fat. >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Asteroid to pass within the Moon's orbit tomorrow (March 4th). It was just found yesterday (3/2). No chance it'll hit Earth. It's roughly the size of the one that exploded over Russia a few weeks ago. http://www.universetoday.com/100440/newly-found-asteroid-to-pass-within-moons-orbit-on-march-4-2013/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, You should ask Jeff Rosenblatt to loan you the old first-surface Acryl mirror from the Gottlieb. -Bentley Ousley --- In ASKC@...m, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Joe, > > > > Yeah, I found places I can buy one, but I thought if there was one around to experiment with first, that might save some expense. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:39 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? > > > > > > Rick: > > I think you really want a half dome by industry terminology. The halfdome is what we used in the Gottlieb. A quarter dome mirror fits into a three (3) plane corner intersection and is 90°. > > I'm checking security and hospital suppliers. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:05 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? > > > > > Does anyone have a convex mirror they wouldn't mind loaning out for a bit? > These are the quarter-sphere mirrors that are usually hung up in hallway > intersections and the like so you can see if you're about to get run over by > a fork lift or the like. > > I'd like to borrow it to experiment with a new projection system for the > Star Lab. > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
If it is rescheduled to the 15th, that would be my week. We have a group for Saturday the 9th already. BE SURE to put a message here so all can see. I will help if I can. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 4:10 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: JCCC @ Powell, Friday 8 March Also, they will need Friday the 15th as a backup in case this Friday gets clouded out. Unfortunately, I will not be available to assist on the 15th. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > OK, looked it up in the Feb CM, and the duty pair is Dembinski/Wright. Doesn't look like there's anything else at Powell this week, so they should be OK. The more, the merrier, though. If all of Bill's students show up, we could fill the classroom a couple of times. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > > > I don't see it on the calendar over at askc-2.org, but I believe Bill Koch's JCCC class is expecting to come to Powell next Friday evening. I will do a presentation and otherwise assist as much as possible. Who is the duty pair? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, if quality is good enough, custom auto "moon" hubcaps and garden gazing balls might work. Just thinking. On Mar 3, 2013, at 8:03 PM, bentleyousley2@... wrote: > > Rick, > > You should ask Jeff Rosenblatt to loan you the old first-surface Acryl mirror from the Gottlieb. > > -Bentley Ousley > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: >> >> Joe, >> >> >> >> Yeah, I found places I can buy one, but I thought if there was one around to experiment with first, that might save some expense. >> >> >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> >> >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright >> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:39 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? >> >> >> >> >> >> Rick: >> >> I think you really want a half dome by industry terminology. The halfdome is what we used in the Gottlieb. A quarter dome mirror fits into a three (3) plane corner intersection and is 90. >> >> I'm checking security and hospital suppliers. >> >> Joe >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Joseph S. Wright >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >> Design Detailing Cadd >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:05 PM >> Subject: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? >> >> >> >> >> Does anyone have a convex mirror they wouldn't mind loaning out for a bit? >> These are the quarter-sphere mirrors that are usually hung up in hallway >> intersections and the like so you can see if you're about to get run over by >> a fork lift or the like. >> >> I'd like to borrow it to experiment with a new projection system for the >> Star Lab. >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Actually it will be at its closest at 1:35am CST, so in about 3 hours. Thanks Cindy! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2013 17:57:06 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Asteroid to pass by tomorrow - just found yesterday Asteroid to pass within the Moon's orbit tomorrow (March 4th). It was just found yesterday (3/2). No chance it'll hit Earth. It's roughly the size of the one that exploded over Russia a few weeks ago. http://www.universetoday.com/100440/newly-found-asteroid-to-pass-within-moons-orbit-on-march-4-2013/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Unless we get some really warm days and then some drying wind, I won't be heading to the DSS this coming weekend. I don't mind the cold, but I really hate standing in the snow. And even if it does melt, the ground will most likely be extremely soggy. We'll see what happens as the week progresses... -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
If its not on the calendar you need to make sure they have somehow been informed or you will be alone. On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > ** > > > OK, looked it up in the Feb CM, and the duty pair is Dembinski/Wright. > Doesn't look like there's anything else at Powell this week, so they should > be OK. The more, the merrier, though. If all of Bill's students show up, we > could fill the classroom a couple of times. > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > > > I don't see it on the calendar over at askc-2.org, but I believe Bill > Koch's JCCC class is expecting to come to Powell next Friday evening. I > will do a presentation and otherwise assist as much as possible. Who is the > duty pair? > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
...Although, if the skies are clear, I might head down and try to get some pics of PANSTARRS from the graveled area. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:08:33 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS doubtful for this coming weekend Unless we get some really warm days and then some drying wind, I won't be heading to the DSS this coming weekend. I don't mind the cold, but I really hate standing in the snow. And even if it does melt, the ground will most likely be extremely soggy. We'll see what happens as the week progresses... -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 6:39 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ...Although, if the skies are clear, I might head down and try to get some > pics of PANSTARRS from the graveled area. > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:08:33 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS doubtful for this coming weekend > > Unless we get some really warm days and then some drying wind, I won't be > heading to the DSS this coming weekend. > > I don't mind the cold, but I really hate standing in the snow. And even if > it does melt, the ground will most likely be extremely soggy. > > We'll see what happens as the week progresses... > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott, please bring the Kerig and as many of the coffee and hot chocolate "cups" as you can find back with you. On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 6:39 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ...Although, if the skies are clear, I might head down and try to get some > pics of PANSTARRS from the graveled area. > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:08:33 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS doubtful for this coming weekend > > Unless we get some really warm days and then some drying wind, I won't be > heading to the DSS this coming weekend. > > I don't mind the cold, but I really hate standing in the snow. And even if > it does melt, the ground will most likely be extremely soggy. > > We'll see what happens as the week progresses... > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
"If its not on the calendar you need to make sure they have somehow been informed or you will be alone." Especially since I notified Dan that I would open the Warko March 8th, weather/snow permitting, and this egroup on Feb 19th. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Joe Wright <jos.wright@...>; Karin Dembinski <dembinskid@netscape.net>; David Dembinski <dembinskid@...> Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2013 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: JCCC @ Powell, Friday 8 March If its not on the calendar you need to make sure they have somehow been informed or you will be alone. On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 1:57 PM, Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > ** > > > OK, looked it up in the Feb CM, and the duty pair is Dembinski/Wright. > Doesn't look like there's anything else at Powell this week, so they should > be OK. The more, the merrier, though. If all of Bill's students show up, we > could fill the classroom a couple of times. > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" wrote: > > > > I don't see it on the calendar over at askc-2.org, but I believe Bill > Koch's JCCC class is expecting to come to Powell next Friday evening. I > will do a presentation and otherwise assist as much as possible. Who is the > duty pair? > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott (and others), Please let me know as your plans develop. I was planning on heading to DSS or Powell to try and observe the comet, but hoping others will be there. Just recovering from eye surgery (in my "observing eye" of course), so hoping to sneak some peeks in other scopes if I find I can't operate mine. And I am of course enjoying that while binoculars may offer the best views, they are not a great option for me at the moment! Cheers, Dave Sent from Samsung tablets.kranz1@... wrote:...Although, if the skies are clear, I might head down and try to get some pics of PANSTARRS from the graveled area. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:08:33 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS doubtful for this coming weekend Unless we get some really warm days and then some drying wind, I won't be heading to the DSS this coming weekend. I don't mind the cold, but I really hate standing in the snow. And even if it does melt, the ground will most likely be extremely soggy. We'll see what happens as the week progresses... -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Will do! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:50:38 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS doubtful for this coming weekend Scott, please bring the Kerig and as many of the coffee and hot chocolate "cups" as you can find back with you. On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 6:39 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ...Although, if the skies are clear, I might head down and try to get some > pics of PANSTARRS from the graveled area. > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2013 04:08:33 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS doubtful for this coming weekend > > Unless we get some really warm days and then some drying wind, I won't be > heading to the DSS this coming weekend. > > I don't mind the cold, but I really hate standing in the snow. And even if > it does melt, the ground will most likely be extremely soggy. > > We'll see what happens as the week progresses... > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, Thank you for agreeing to participate in the Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary School Science and Technology Night Thursday, March 7, 2013. We are excited to have you! If you have handouts, we are expecting over 250 + kids. Set up will be from 4-6pm, if you need to get in earlier, please let us know. Please plan to arrive by 5:30pm if you don't need to set up. Some kids will start arriving by 5:45pm, even though the event starts at 6:00pm and ends at 8:00pm. When you arrive, the registration/check in desk will direct you to your table. There will be a few adults around if you need assistance with setting up. Here are the directions to the school: 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=oak-park+carpenter+elementary+school&fb=1&gl=us&hq=oak-park+carpenter+elementary+school&cid=0,0,15083199623749570531&ei=iM80UZKaAoXr2AXxyYDYCg&ved=0CIQBEPwSMAA Thank you and we look forward to meeting you! Please call if you have any questions. Drew Russell and Julie Xiong Drew: 913-481-7725; Julie: 913-749-6638 _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Since there is only a 25 minute window or so to see the comet, I will be at Warko immediately after work. From there, I will head to Powell. I will contact the Dembinski's knowing they don't receive egroup mail. I had thought the observatory was dedicated for the evening for public comet viewing and what have you. As far as the calendar and scheduling is concerned. David and I try to send each Duty Pair a notice when a reservation is made. A courtousey reply is sent to the person making the reservation stating that a representative from the hosts will make contact with them and establish Go/No Go plans and to explain in more detail what can be expected during their visit. Do they have any particular targets of opportunity they require? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I finally got word about the comet gig. That is the 15th at Powell. However, since the predicted weather is good for Friday, I will still try viewing it at Warko this Friday.
Joe
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Since there is only a 25 minute window or so to see the comet, I will be at Warko immediately after work. From there, I will head to Powell. I will contact the Dembinski's knowing they don't receive egroup mail. I had thought the observatory was dedicated for the evening for public comet viewing and what have you.
As far as the calendar and scheduling is concerned. David and I try to send each Duty Pair a notice when a reservation is made. A courtousey reply is sent to the person making the reservation stating that a representative from the hosts will make contact with them and establish Go/No Go plans and to explain in more detail what can be expected during their visit.
Do they have any particular targets of opportunity they require?
Joe
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You really need a spherical curved surface equivalent to a 690mm (27 in) diameter sphere (at minimum) in order to make this work (that would be a pretty big hubcap!) The smallest, in-focus projection field the projector is able to produce is going to drive this. No economical projectors (and very few expensive projectors)will be able to exceed this spec. -Bentley Ousley --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > Rick, if quality is good enough, custom auto "moon" hubcaps and garden gazing balls might work. Just thinking. > > On Mar 3, 2013, at 8:03 PM, bentleyousley2@... wrote: > > > > > Rick, > > > > You should ask Jeff Rosenblatt to loan you the old first-surface Acryl mirror from the Gottlieb. > > > > -Bentley Ousley > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@> wrote: > >> > >> Joe, > >> > >> > >> > >> Yeah, I found places I can buy one, but I thought if there was one around to experiment with first, that might save some expense. > >> > >> > >> > >> Rick Henderson > >> > >> > >> > >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright > >> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:39 PM > >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Rick: > >> > >> I think you really want a half dome by industry terminology. The halfdome is what we used in the Gottlieb. A quarter dome mirror fits into a three (3) plane corner intersection and is 90. > >> > >> I'm checking security and hospital suppliers. > >> > >> Joe > >> > >> __________________________________________________________ > >> Joseph S. Wright > >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > >> Office (913) 208-0924 > >> Design Detailing Cadd > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: Rick Henderson rhenderson1@ <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > > >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > >> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:05 PM > >> Subject: [ASKC] Convex Mirror Anyone? > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Does anyone have a convex mirror they wouldn't mind loaning out for a bit? > >> These are the quarter-sphere mirrors that are usually hung up in hallway > >> intersections and the like so you can see if you're about to get run over by > >> a fork lift or the like. > >> > >> I'd like to borrow it to experiment with a new projection system for the > >> Star Lab. > >> > >> Rick Henderson > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
I uploaded a C2011-L4.cmt file for TheSky so you can have the comet on screen. This link: http://minorplanetcenter.org/iau/Ephemerides/Comets/index.html has many comets that you can output into many planetarium formats. Joe
Thanks. They haven't requested anything in particular, but I'll be meeting with Bill tomorrow late afternoon and will verify that. I'll try to reach out to the Dembinskis also. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Since there is only a 25 minute window or so to see the comet, I will be at Warko immediately after work. From there, I will head to Powell. I will contact the Dembinski's knowing they don't receive egroup mail. I had thought the observatory was dedicated for the evening for public comet viewing and what have you. > > As far as the calendar and scheduling is concerned. David and I try to send each Duty Pair a notice when a reservation is made. A courtousey reply is sent to the person making the reservation stating that a representative from the hosts will make contact with them and establish Go/No Go plans and to explain in more detail what can be expected during their visit. > > Do they have any particular targets of opportunity they require? > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
*THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 8, PERKINS, 7:00 PM:* SPECIAL NOTE: We will be meeting back at Perkins for this evening only. (The National Rifle Association has a toga slumber party on this date and got on the Price Chopper calendar before us.) *Paleontologist Keith Miller, Ph.D., of Kansas State University, will present and lead a discussion on:* *THE OVERWHELMING FOSSIL* *EVIDENCE FOR* *EVOLUTION* * AND WHY* *PEOPLE DON'T SEE IT* RSVP early at http://www.meetup.com/ProvocateursAndPeacemakers/events/99908612/: We have additional people not signing up here from KCAC and from Facebook, so it's important we get a count to be sure we'll have room. Come early to order something and get a good seat! * * *In Professor Miller's words:* *The fossil record overwhelmingly confirms the expectations of the branching model of the* *evolutionary history of life. The observed patterns of anatomical change in the fossil record, the abundant presence of transitional forms, the geographic distribution of fossils, and the repeated confirmation of evolutionary predictions all provide great confidence in the evolutionary tree of life.* *However, many people will not be convinced by the fossil evidence alone because of prior false views of evolution and science in general. Commonly held erroneous views that create obstacles to* *accepting evolution include: 1) that the fossil record shows discontinuity rather than evolutionary continuity between different taxonomic groups, 2) that the expected temporal pattern of evolution is linear and ladder-like; 3) that evolutionary hypotheses are not subject to scientific test, and 4) that the evolutionary model can be overturned by a single observation. These views negatively impact the understanding of paleontology and the history of life in a number of ways, and must be specifically addressed when presenting the fossil evidence.* ______________ Keith Miller received his master's degree in geology from the University of New York at Binghamton in 1982 and his Ph.D. in geology from the University of Rochester in 1988. Miller came to K-State as a postdoctoral research associate in 1990 and was promoted to research assistant professor in fall 1995. Since coming to Kansas, Dr. Millers geology research has focused on marine paleoecology, and on sea level and climate change within the Pennsylvanian and **Permian of Kansas. He is a co-author with Ronald West and Lynn Watney of *The Permian System in Kansas,* a new comprehensive summary of Permian geology, published by the Kansas Geological Survey. He frequently teaches classes on Natural Disasters, and he originated a course on dinosaurs. His research interests are in terrigenous rocks and paleosols. He is also particularly interested in issues in science education and fundamentalist opposition to evolution, and served as editor for a book on the subject. ______________ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little project and learning experience. I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of studying :) Enjoy! http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "david" <david.lane07@...> wrote: > > Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little project and learning experience. > > I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of studying :) > > Enjoy! > > http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw > Oh and play in 1080p HD for best viewing.
Carl Orff will never be the same. Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little project and learning experience. I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of studying :) Enjoy! http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the movie industry ever used it. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse Carl Orff will never be the same. Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little project and learning experience. I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of studying :) Enjoy! http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Jim, I'm assuming you meant the NINETEEN 60s. Just checking! And did you ever read the English translation of the lyrics? Interesting stuff! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Ketchum Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 8:10 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the movie industry ever used it. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse Carl Orff will never be the same. Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of david Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little project and learning experience. I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of studying :) Enjoy! http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I just got a request from a guy who would like to take his wife to Powell for their aniversary Thurday night. The duty pair already has a night. Any takers? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have it on vinyl, and with the big stereo, woofer and all, it chills your bones! Reminiscent of Gregorian Chants of the old church. Burn a little liturgical incense while listening to it. Enthralling. On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:09 AM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the > movie industry ever used it. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Rick Henderson > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > Carl Orff will never be the same. > > > > Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > > > Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little > project and learning experience. > > I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of > studying :) > > Enjoy! > > http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
If you read the translated lyrics, you'll find that Carmina Burana was essentially a pagan celebration of the physical world. Check them out at http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/works/orff-cb/carmlyr.php I don't think you'll find these kinds of lyrics in any traditional liturgy, although I'm sure they would liven things up a bit. Rick Henderson ---- George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > We have it on vinyl, and with the big stereo, woofer and all, it chills your bones! Reminiscent of Gregorian Chants of the old church. Burn a little liturgical incense while listening to it. Enthralling. > > On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:09 AM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > > Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the > > movie industry ever used it. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Rick Henderson > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > Carl Orff will never be the same. > > > > > > > > Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > > > > > > > > > Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little > > project and learning experience. > > > > I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of > > studying :) > > > > Enjoy! > > > > http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >
Thanks, Rick. I'll check it out. I have it on vinyl and on CD. Not exactly mainstream Classical, but very gritty and organic. I always have the urge to sacrifice a chicken while listening to it. I think I need to cut back on my caffeine. Maybe I'm just photon deprived. Looks like this next new moon will not be of much help, since my observing trailer is behind a four foot high pile of snow. Jim -----Original Message----- From: rhenderson1@... Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 5:45 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: George Allen Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse If you read the translated lyrics, you'll find that Carmina Burana was essentially a pagan celebration of the physical world. Check them out at http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/works/orff-cb/carmlyr.php I don't think you'll find these kinds of lyrics in any traditional liturgy, although I'm sure they would liven things up a bit. Rick Henderson ---- George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > We have it on vinyl, and with the big stereo, woofer and all, it chills > your bones! Reminiscent of Gregorian Chants of the old church. Burn a > little liturgical incense while listening to it. Enthralling. > > On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:09 AM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > > Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before > > the > > movie industry ever used it. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Rick Henderson > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > Carl Orff will never be the same. > > > > > > > > Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > > david > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > > > > > > > > > Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun > > little > > project and learning experience. > > > > I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of > > studying :) > > > > Enjoy! > > > > http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
OK, couple of updates: 1. Start time is 7 PM. 2. Doug Spalding will assist, so Joe, no need for you to rush out from Warko. Other helpers welcome! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > Thanks. They haven't requested anything in particular, but I'll be meeting with Bill tomorrow late afternoon and will verify that. I'll try to reach out to the Dembinskis also. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@> wrote: > > > > Since there is only a 25 minute window or so to see the comet, I will be at Warko immediately after work. From there, I will head to Powell. I will contact the Dembinski's knowing they don't receive egroup mail. I had thought the observatory was dedicated for the evening for public comet viewing and what have you. > > > > As far as the calendar and scheduling is concerned. David and I try to send each Duty Pair a notice when a reservation is made. A courtousey reply is sent to the person making the reservation stating that a representative from the hosts will make contact with them and establish Go/No Go plans and to explain in more detail what can be expected during their visit. > > > > Do they have any particular targets of opportunity they require? > > > > Joe > > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
I prefer these lyrics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8 --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > If you read the translated lyrics, you'll find that Carmina Burana was essentially a pagan celebration of the physical world. > > Check them out at http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/works/orff-cb/carmlyr.php > > I don't think you'll find these kinds of lyrics in any traditional liturgy, although I'm sure they would liven things up a bit. > > Rick Henderson > > > ---- George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > We have it on vinyl, and with the big stereo, woofer and all, it chills your bones! Reminiscent of Gregorian Chants of the old church. Burn a little liturgical incense while listening to it. Enthralling. > > > > On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:09 AM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > > > > Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the > > > movie industry ever used it. > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Rick Henderson > > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > > > Carl Orff will never be the same. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david > > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little > > > project and learning experience. > > > > > > I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of > > > studying :) > > > > > > Enjoy! > > > > > > http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > >
It all makes sense now!!!!!! NOT! You guys have been cooped up too long this Winter. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@yahoo.com> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 6:47 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > >I prefer these lyrics > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8 > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, wrote: >> >> >> If you read the translated lyrics, you'll find that Carmina Burana was essentially a pagan celebration of the physical world. >> >> Check them out at http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/works/orff-cb/carmlyr.php >> >> I don't think you'll find these kinds of lyrics in any traditional liturgy, although I'm sure they would liven things up a bit. >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> >> ---- George Allen wrote: >> > We have it on vinyl, and with the big stereo, woofer and all, it chills your bones! Reminiscent of Gregorian Chants of the old church. Burn a little liturgical incense while listening to it. Enthralling. >> > >> > On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:09 AM, "Jim Ketchum" wrote: >> > >> > > Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the >> > > movie industry ever used it. >> > > >> > > Jim >> > > >> > > -----Original Message----- >> > > From: Rick Henderson >> > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM >> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse >> > > >> > > Carl Orff will never be the same. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Rick Henderson >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david >> > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM >> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > > Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little >> > > project and learning experience. >> > > >> > > I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of >> > > studying :) >> > > >> > > Enjoy! >> > > >> > > http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ------------------------------------ >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ------------------------------------ >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You are right about that, Tom. Good of you to notice. On Mar 5, 2013, at 7:09 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > It all makes sense now!!!!!! NOT! You guys have been cooped up too long this Winter. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > >> ________________________________ >> From: Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 6:47 PM >> Subject: [ASKC] Re: Fun little Kansas Time Lapse >> >> >> >> I prefer these lyrics >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8 >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, wrote: >>> >>> >>> If you read the translated lyrics, you'll find that Carmina Burana was essentially a pagan celebration of the physical world. >>> >>> Check them out at http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/works/orff-cb/carmlyr.php >>> >>> I don't think you'll find these kinds of lyrics in any traditional liturgy, although I'm sure they would liven things up a bit. >>> >>> Rick Henderson >>> >>> >>> ---- George Allen wrote: >>>> We have it on vinyl, and with the big stereo, woofer and all, it chills your bones! Reminiscent of Gregorian Chants of the old church. Burn a little liturgical incense while listening to it. Enthralling. >>>> >>>> On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:09 AM, "Jim Ketchum" wrote: >>>> >>>>> Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the >>>>> movie industry ever used it. >>>>> >>>>> Jim >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: Rick Henderson >>>>> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM >>>>> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse >>>>> >>>>> Carl Orff will never be the same. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Rick Henderson >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david >>>>> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM >>>>> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>> Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little >>>>> project and learning experience. >>>>> >>>>> I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of >>>>> studying :) >>>>> >>>>> Enjoy! >>>>> >>>>> http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
You would. Phunny phonetics, you Philistine. Back to sacrificing chickens in front of snowed in telescope rigs. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:47 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Fun little Kansas Time Lapse I prefer these lyrics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8 --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , wrote: > > > If you read the translated lyrics, you'll find that Carmina Burana was essentially a pagan celebration of the physical world. > > Check them out at http://www.classical.net/music/comp.lst/works/orff-cb/carmlyr.php > > I don't think you'll find these kinds of lyrics in any traditional liturgy, although I'm sure they would liven things up a bit. > > Rick Henderson > > > ---- George Allen wrote: > > We have it on vinyl, and with the big stereo, woofer and all, it chills your bones! Reminiscent of Gregorian Chants of the old church. Burn a little liturgical incense while listening to it. Enthralling. > > > > On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:09 AM, "Jim Ketchum" wrote: > > > > > Carmina Burana...one of my favorites. Found it in the mid '60s before the > > > movie industry ever used it. > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Rick Henderson > > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 10:00 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > > > Carl Orff will never be the same. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, David. I enjoyed it. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of david > > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 8:31 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Subject: [ASKC] Fun little Kansas Time Lapse > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Just threw this together from last nite. Focus wasn't great but a fun little > > > project and learning experience. > > > > > > I even figured how to drop some audio in there with about 20 minutes of > > > studying :) > > > > > > Enjoy! > > > > > > http://youtu.be/CsP04bV90iw > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello everyone, I am needing a little help. I have a duty night Saturday but I am stuck I'm Iowa due to a family member in the ICU who might be passing soon. If anyone can please help me on this I would be willing to trade for their night. Pleas let me know ASAP. I don't have cell service here so I have to use the wifi at McDonald so it might take a minute to respond. Thank you in advance for any help possible. Colby Sent from my iPhone 4S
Colby is my Powell-Partner, and we have a scout group coming at 7 PM. (The chances of them cancelling are very high, though, with the current weather forecast.) If you can come and help, it would be great! Jackie Beucher From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Colby Schumacher Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 11:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Help needed Hello everyone, I am needing a little help. I have a duty night Saturday but I am stuck I'm Iowa due to a family member in the ICU who might be passing soon. If anyone can please help me on this I would be willing to trade for their night. Pleas let me know ASAP. I don't have cell service here so I have to use the wifi at McDonald so it might take a minute to respond. Thank you in advance for any help possible. Colby Sent from my iPhone 4S [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm your guy Colby. Family and friends first ! ! On Mar 5, 2013 11:56 PM, "Colby Schumacher" <schumacher.colby@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hello everyone, I am needing a little help. I have a duty night Saturday > but I am stuck I'm Iowa due to a family member in the ICU who might be > passing soon. If anyone can please help me on this I would be willing to > trade for their night. Pleas let me know ASAP. I don't have cell service > here so I have to use the wifi at McDonald so it might take a minute to > respond. Thank you in advance for any help possible. > > Colby > > Sent from my iPhone 4S > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So far, we have John F., Pete J. and I going to the school night tomorrow night. Setup starts at 4pm and the festivities start at 6pm. Anyone else coming out for the fun? It is just NW of 103rd St and 9 Hwy. 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm sorry, but I may not be able to attend. My wife is recovering from back surgery and her nap times are flexible. I will be there if I can and help to put an end to the three in a row science night "cloud outs". Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > So far, we have John F., Pete J. and I going to the school night tomorrow night. Setup starts at 4pm and the festivities start at 6pm. > > Anyone else coming out for the fun? It is just NW of 103rd St and 9 Hwy. > 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Sadly, someone else has my meteorites at the moment so unless they return them.... On Mar 6, 2013 6:27 PM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > I'm sorry, but I may not be able to attend. My wife is recovering from > back surgery and her nap times are flexible. I will be there if I can and > help to put an end to the three in a row science night "cloud outs". Pete > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > > So far, we have John F., Pete J. and I going to the school night > tomorrow night. Setup starts at 4pm and the festivities start at 6pm. > > > > Anyone else coming out for the fun? It is just NW of 103rd St and 9 Hwy. > > 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 > > > > Joe > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, John, etc, I will be there as well, still have a loaner scope! Especially since it's only two miles from home. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > So far, we have John F., Pete J. and I going to the school night tomorrow night. Setup starts at 4pm and the festivities start at 6pm. > > Anyone else coming out for the fun? It is just NW of 103rd St and 9 Hwy. > 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Well anyone going to 1000 Nieman Road will be lonely. It's at 10,000 Nieman Road just west of US 69 highway and just north of 103rd street. On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 10:31 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > So far, we have John F., Pete J. and I going to the school night tomorrow > night. Setup starts at 4pm and the festivities start at 6pm. > > Anyone else coming out for the fun? It is just NW of 103rd St and 9 Hwy. > 1000 Nieman Pl Overland Park, KS 66214 > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Pete, we wish her well and that is the place you need to be. Meteorites are covered on two fronts! I wondered, but that address was from them. It was a copy and paste thing, not my fingers. At least the may link was correct. I like the good ole days when we went to schools near Mexican restaurants. See who ever tomorrow evening. Joe
I won't schedule anything unless there are at least 3 volunteers. Anyone interested? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lana Artz-McComb <cartzmccomb@...> Date: Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 9:09 AM Subject: Possible Scheduling for a Library Event To: "askc_powell_reservations@..." <askc_powell_reservations@...> Hello, **** ** ** My name is Lana Artz-McComb and I am an Education Specialist at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental Library in Kansas City, KS. Every summer we host science/nature related day camps that include one overnight per week for our older campers. I am writing to inquire about the possibility of having members of ASKC come out for a few hours during those overnights to introduce our students to astronomy and telescopes. Our facility has one small telescope but we would love for our students to meet with some ASKC members and be able to talk with them while checking out other kinds of telescopes. **** The dates would be 6/27,7/18,7/25, and 8/1. Each date would have no more than 20 campers participating and 2 of the library staff members present. ** ** We have the added advantage of campers staying overnight so we are very flexible on time!**** ** ** Thank you so much for your time! I can be reached either through this email or 913-299-2384. **** Sincerely, **** Lana Artz-McComb**** ** ** *Lana Artz-McComb* Education Specialist**** Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library**** 913-299-2384**** ** ** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a request for a private group from a new club member. The group will consist of several brand new ASKC members who joined last month. They would like to come out March 17. The duty pair for that week already has a night so a volunteer(s) would be needed. Any takeres? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, Bill Koch's class will NOT be coming to Powell tomorrow (Friday) night. Follow-up questions: 1. Did a news release about go out on March 1st? (Dave Hudgins) 2. Are we still planning to open Powell for comet viewing on Friday the 15th? I will attempt to separately e-mail Dave Dembinski also.
missing "C/2012 L4 (PANSTARRS)" below, sorry --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, Bill Koch's class will NOT be coming to Powell tomorrow (Friday) night. Follow-up questions: > > 1. Did a news release about go out on March 1st? (Dave Hudgins) > 2. Are we still planning to open Powell for comet viewing on Friday the 15th? > > I will attempt to separately e-mail Dave Dembinski also. >
March 7, 6:00 pm......FYI....meet at the SW corner of the building. There's an alcove for creature comfort there. Marcia
From my last communication with Dave, he was going to wait until this weekend to announce whether or not we would sponsor a night or two at Powell. Rick Henderson ---- Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > missing "C/2012 L4 (PANSTARRS)" below, sorry > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > > > Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, Bill Koch's class will NOT be coming to Powell tomorrow (Friday) night. Follow-up questions: > > > > 1. Did a news release about go out on March 1st? (Dave Hudgins) > > 2. Are we still planning to open Powell for comet viewing on Friday the 15th? > > > > I will attempt to separately e-mail Dave Dembinski also. > > > >
Oh, and yes, I believe he sent the announcement to the newspaper and TV stations. Whether they used it or not is another thing. Rick Henderson ---- Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > missing "C/2012 L4 (PANSTARRS)" below, sorry > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > > > Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, Bill Koch's class will NOT be coming to Powell tomorrow (Friday) night. Follow-up questions: > > > > 1. Did a news release about go out on March 1st? (Dave Hudgins) > > 2. Are we still planning to open Powell for comet viewing on Friday the 15th? > > > > I will attempt to separately e-mail Dave Dembinski also. > > > >
10-4 Dave Dembinski has been notified. Joe Jay Manifold wrote: > > Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, Bill Koch's class will NOT be > coming to Powell tomorrow (Friday) night. Follow-up questions: > > 1. Did a news release about go out on March 1st? (Dave Hudgins) > 2. Are we still planning to open Powell for comet viewing on Friday > the 15th? > > I will attempt to separately e-mail Dave Dembinski also. > >
Many thanks to the following people who hosted about 325+ students, parents and assorted family members: Rita Wright David Brackey John Fitzgerald Steve King Tony Kostusik David Young. The provided telescopes, space rocks and information. Joe
Joe, Thanks for the update. Sounds like you all had a pretty busy night! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 10:06 PM To: ASKC Yahoo Subject: [ASKC] Oak Park Carpenter Many thanks to the following people who hosted about 325+ students, parents and assorted family members: Rita Wright David Brackey John Fitzgerald Steve King Tony Kostusik David Young. The provided telescopes, space rocks and information. Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Rick should have a 1000 or more and Denise probably 500 or more. Rick, time to bring the box to the Board Meeting and disperse some! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:22:58 To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would like to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Got down here about a hour ago. No snow on the field and its actually firmer and drier than it was at last month's New Moon. They may had less snow or its been warmer. Its currently 66 degrees with a warm south wind. However, the sky is totally covered and it actually looks like it could rain at any time. I brought my 7-inch and camera rig just in case any hole opens to the west at sunset, but its highly doubtful. Made a new batch of ice. David. I have your Kurig stuff. I'll bring it to the meeting. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Thanks Scott. Gary On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Rick should have a 1000 or more and Denise probably 500 or more. > > > > Rick, time to bring the box to the Board Meeting and disperse some! > > > > Sent on the SprintŽ Now Network from my BlackBerryŽ > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:22:58 > > To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary > > > > Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use > > when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would like > > to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Gary, I have the largest stash plus I have the envelopes. So, is board meeting soon enough? Denise On Mar 8, 2013 3:23 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > ** > > > Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use > when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would like > to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. > > Gary Pittman > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The board meeting will be just fine Denise. Thank you. Gary On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> wrote: > Gary, > > I have the largest stash plus I have the envelopes. So, is board meeting > soon enough? > > Denise > On Mar 8, 2013 3:23 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use > > when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would > like > > to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Great to hear!!! i'll be down later in the weekend/early in the week. I have lost some serious time on the Herschells. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Got down here about a hour ago. > > No snow on the field and its actually firmer and drier than it was at last month's New Moon. They may had less snow or its been warmer. Its currently 66 degrees with a warm south wind. > > However, the sky is totally covered and it actually looks like it could rain at any time. > > I brought my 7-inch and camera rig just in case any hole opens to the west at sunset, but its highly doubtful. > > Made a new batch of ice. > > David. I have your Kurig stuff. I'll bring it to the meeting. > > -scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >
Well the forcast/clear sky clock doesn't look good for Saturday either. But Sunday looks promising! Might be sleepy-eyed scope building Monday. ;-) Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:17:27 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS this weekend Great to hear!!! i'll be down later in the weekend/early in the week. I have lost some serious time on the Herschells. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Got down here about a hour ago. > > No snow on the field and its actually firmer and drier than it was at last month's New Moon. They may had less snow or its been warmer. Its currently 66 degrees with a warm south wind. > > However, the sky is totally covered and it actually looks like it could rain at any time. > > I brought my 7-inch and camera rig just in case any hole opens to the west at sunset, but its highly doubtful. > > Made a new batch of ice. > > David. I have your Kurig stuff. I'll bring it to the meeting. > > -scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, "no joy" here tonight. Had a couple nice sucker holes move through earlier, but socked-in completely now. I think comet-set is around 6:45 tonight. Oh well, every night it gets higher in the sky. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 21:46:36 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS this weekend Got down here about a hour ago. No snow on the field and its actually firmer and drier than it was at last month's New Moon. They may had less snow or its been warmer. Its currently 66 degrees with a warm south wind. However, the sky is totally covered and it actually looks like it could rain at any time. I brought my 7-inch and camera rig just in case any hole opens to the west at sunset, but its highly doubtful. Made a new batch of ice. David. I have your Kurig stuff. I'll bring it to the meeting. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I will bring it again. I had it at the last board meeting and gave out a bunch, but I have more left and will bring it. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 3:41 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary Rick should have a 1000 or more and Denise probably 500 or more. Rick, time to bring the box to the Board Meeting and disperse some! Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:22:58 To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would like to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
How much you think you have left? Need more? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 18:41:06 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary I will bring it again. I had it at the last board meeting and gave out a bunch, but I have more left and will bring it. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 3:41 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary Rick should have a 1000 or more and Denise probably 500 or more. Rick, time to bring the box to the Board Meeting and disperse some! Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:22:58 To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would like to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Scott. Now all I need are my meteorites. Missed them last night at the school:-( On the other hand there was a guy there from NASA and he brought a couple of loose golf ball sized moon rocks and a plastic disk with a number of smaller rocks and dust encased. On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 3:46 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Got down here about a hour ago. > > No snow on the field and its actually firmer and drier than it was at last > month's New Moon. They may had less snow or its been warmer. Its currently > 66 degrees with a warm south wind. > > However, the sky is totally covered and it actually looks like it could > rain at any time. > > I brought my 7-inch and camera rig just in case any hole opens to the west > at sunset, but its highly doubtful. > > Made a new batch of ice. > > David. I have your Kurig stuff. I'll bring it to the meeting. > > -scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That will depend on how much I give away at the board meeting. I think I have a couple hundred sheets left, so no rush. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 7:40 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary How much you think you have left? Need more? Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 18:41:06 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary I will bring it again. I had it at the last board meeting and gave out a bunch, but I have more left and will bring it. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 3:41 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary Rick should have a 1000 or more and Denise probably 500 or more. Rick, time to bring the box to the Board Meeting and disperse some! Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:22:58 To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would like to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks Rick. Gary On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 6:41 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > I will bring it again. I had it at the last board meeting and gave out a > bunch, but I have more left and will bring it. > > Rick Henderson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 3:41 PM > To: askc > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary > > Rick should have a 1000 or more and Denise probably 500 or more. > > Rick, time to bring the box to the Board Meeting and disperse some! > > Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:22:58 > > To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.comASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Stationary > > Who is the keeper of the ASKC stationary? I will be needing some to use > > when I mail out door prize requests for the HOASP Star Party. I would like > > to obtain some stationary at the March board meeting. Thanks. > > Gary Pittman > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Someone asked on Facebook... Will we have any more public events for the comet? Just let me know and I'll post it on Facebook. Thanks! Thanks, Cindy Sent from my iPhone
Next Friday, March 15, at Powell was the only comet night scheduled I thought. ...As far as I know, this comet has yet to be seen from the KC Metro area. Someone in the St Louis club got a faint CCD image of it, but no visual sightings yet. George, any observations from the Omaha club yet? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2013 11:13:27 To: askc@yahoogroups.com<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Comet - Public Events? Someone asked on Facebook... Will we have any more public events for the comet? Just let me know and I'll post it on Facebook. Thanks! Thanks, Cindy Sent from my iPhone [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes, a news release went out to all the media regarding Comet PanSTARRS and the fact that it was not known (on March 1) just how visible it might be in KC. I promised an update around March 12 if it looks worthwhile to promote to the public. I think we have to be very careful about raising media and public interest in this comet (or any astro event) and then find we cannot fulfill expectations. Comets are notorious for this. At the same time, if the comet is reasonably bright and viewable, I will shoot out an announcement and can we still plan to have Powell open on Friday March 15. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Folks, To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at dhudgins@... because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. Many thanks! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thought this was an interesting, if a bit eerie. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/darkened-cities-the-night-sky-you-dont-see/
makes you hope for a major power outage!! Way cool images! Marcia On Mar 10, 2013, at 2:22 PM, Alan Lehman wrote: > > Thought this was an interesting, if a bit eerie. > http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/darkened-cities-the-night-sky-you-dont-see/ > > > >
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I took this picture of Pan-Starrs last night. http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8551733742/ Mike Myer Humboldt, KS [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Awesome photo! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2013, at 7:32 AM, "Mike & Kim Myer" <mdmyer@...> wrote: > I took this picture of Pan-Starrs last night. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8551733742/ > > Mike Myer > > Humboldt, KS > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was shocked to see how many people from ASKC showed up last week for the lecture by Midwest Skeptics of an Evangelical Christian Keith Miller, PhD on Overlwelming evidence for Evolution and why people misunderstand it, so it appears this maybe of interest to members. There is going to be a 3 part series coming up starting this week by Mindy L. Walker, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology is trained as an evolutionary geneticist/systematist. Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO Please, RSVP (takes 1 min to set up an account) for attendance count so we can set up the room or just show up. Evolution - It's Just Genetics Over Time." Part 1 by Mindy L. Walker Ph.D. www.meetup.com/skeptics-137/events/104881672/ Saturday, March 16, 2013 7:00 PM Price Chopper Upstairs Meeting Room 19601 W 101 st., Lenexa, KS Part 1 - This will be the first in a series of talks discussing the evidence of evolution. The first installment introduces some of the copious genetic evidence, and future talks will discuss everything from group selection to sexual selection. Part 2 of this series will present the evolutionary concepts behind sexual selection and address the evolution of sex. Part 3 - This is the third in a series of talks discussing the evidence and mechanisms of evolution. This installment will introduce the concepts of altruism and kin selection, and discuss alternative hypotheses concerning the evolution of altruistic behavior posed by evolutionary icons like E O Wilson and Richard Dawkins. Mindy L. Walker, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology is trained as an evolutionary geneticist/systematist. Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
Tried to see it at the DSS last night, but was too low in the horion. Will try agai, tonight. Beaitofu night until about midnight when sme clouds rolled in. Hope tonight will be better. Plan on being down here until Friday. Ground is wet, but solid. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 12:25:18 PM Subject: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative Folks, To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at dhudgins@... because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. Many thanks! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll be opening the Warko Thursday night just for students. Plan to make this a target for the new camera. All are welcome...parking is on your own at the meters for $1/hr.
Joe
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Tried to see it at the DSS last night, but was too low in the horion. Will try agai, tonight. Beaitofu night until about midnight when sme clouds rolled in. Hope tonight will be better. Plan on being down here until Friday. Ground is wet, but solid.
Jim
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Folks,
To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14).
We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates).
If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at
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because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site.
Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also.
Many thanks! Dave Hudgins
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Great shot Mike. Gary Sent from my iPad On Mar 12, 2013, at 7:32 AM, "Mike & Kim Myer" <mdmyer@...> wrote: > I took this picture of Pan-Starrs last night. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8551733742/ > > Mike Myer > > Humboldt, KS > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I need a substitute for my duty night this Saturday. Duty partner is Dennis Budd, nitewing at freeshell dot org.
I was really surprised at how well that photo turned out, I could not even see the comet in binoculars when I took that picture. I was not real prepared when I went out last night too. I didn't really expect to see the comet but I did pick it up visually in 7x50s just before 8pm. I am going to try it again tonight in hopes the moon is close enough that I can include it in the same shot. Mike Myer Humboldt, KS -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:29 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet Pan-Starrs. Awesome photo! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2013, at 7:32 AM, "Mike & Kim Myer" <mdmyer@cox.net> wrote: > I took this picture of Pan-Starrs last night. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8551733742/ > > Mike Myer > > Humboldt, KS > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Hey: You can catch the Rick and Joe "Skies Above KC Astronomy Show" live on KCUR (89.3 on your FM dial) this Thurday at 10:00 a.m. Well maybe. It could just be Rick if I get tied up in traffic coming from a yearly physical. I am beginning voice lessons....how now brown cow... Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Great photo. What lens & settings did you use? Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Canon 7D and the Canon 70-200 F 2.8 lens. I used manual with the camera on a tripod. Shutter delayed release. ISOs at 250 F 3.2 and a 10 exposure. I should be able to get a much better picture tonight, I hope to anyway. Mike -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Rawlings Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:57 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; mdmyer@... Subject: Re: RE: [ASKC] Comet Pan-Starrs. Great photo. What lens & settings did you use? Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
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Very nice work Mike. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Mar 12, 2013, at 7:32 AM, "Mike & Kim Myer" <mdmyer@...> wrote: > I took this picture of Pan-Starrs last night. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8551733742/ > > Mike Myer > > Humboldt, KS > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dave, This evening, about 1915 hours, in western Shawnee, Twyla and I saw, easily naked eye, comet Pan-STARRS, 8x50 and 10x50 binoculars also were used, but I think the view without was better (too much shaking). I tried for a hand-held photo, but the results were very disappointing. Easy to spot in the bright golden-orange glow from sunset. Jason. On 03/10/13 11:25, Dave Hudgins wrote: > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
At 8:10 PM this evening, next to one of the skinniest crescent moons I think I've ever seen, I "think" I was able to just barely make out Comet PanSTARRS naked eye. When I used my 7x50 binocs, though, it was clearly the comet and with a significant tail that appeared about 2 - 3 times longer than what appeared to be the head of the comet. Not a spectacular object, but definitely worth seeing, especially when you consider I was about 4 blocks west of State Line on 123rd Street standing in a school playground looking over a roof and through some trees. Made my day/night a bit "brighter." Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just came in... Yeaaaa! I seen it! Very apparent in 10x50's, but couldn't pull it out naked eye. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Like Rick said thinest moon I've seen and the comet straight left. Real good view of the tail and bright core.
Yes, it was a lovely crescent Moon and I was able to see the comet to the left of it. Nice bright coma with a visible tail. Used my 9 x 63 binocs and observed until smokey clouds smudged the view. Not a bad sight from atop the Encompass Medical Group's parking lot off Englewood! Elizabeth Brown
Just walked back from seeing Panstarrs at Lamar and Shawnee Mission Parkway. Yes, it was easy in 10X50 binoculars but wasn't quite able to see it with unaided vision. Pretty little comet! Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Just came in... > > > Yeaaaa! I seen it! Very apparent in 10x50's, but couldn't pull it out naked eye. > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >
From up on the ridge just east of the Blue River at Bannister Road I watched the comet sink into the scuzz through my 10X50 binoculars. I wasn't able to make it out naked eye. The moon looked cool also. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Jason <bmwjason@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> Sent: Tue, March 12, 2013 8:24:13 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative Dave, This evening, about 1915 hours, in western Shawnee, Twyla and I saw, easily naked eye, comet Pan-STARRS, 8x50 and 10x50 binoculars also were used, but I think the view without was better (too much shaking). I tried for a hand-held photo, but the results were very disappointing. Easy to spot in the bright golden-orange glow from sunset. Jason. On 03/10/13 11:25, Dave Hudgins wrote: > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area >reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and >Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday >March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from >this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. >If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know >this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Saw it from the west edge of Concordia, MO. Just a glimpse in my 10x50's, but very nice in the 15x70's. Tried photos, but will have to check results. Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Saw it from the west edge of Concordia, MO. Just a glimpse in my 10x50's, but very nice in the 15x70's. Tried photos, but will have to check results. Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I didn't see it, that's a big *NEGATIVE* as far as I am concerned. Blasted clouds. We have had cloud cover to the west since we got home. Joe
I was probably higher than Elizabeth and closer to more city lights than Rick. I don't think I saw the comet as well as either of them. Though why did the cresent moon have a "Baily's beads" look to it? I set up on top of the UMKC Parking Structure, lights and all. I started just after sunset and stayed until 8:30. I don't think I ever caught it naked eye and I never was sure I saw it with the 10 X 50s, hand held. It wasn't a stunning view in the 11 X 70's it seemed so small! But at least I did see it--coma and tail as every one describes. I had about 8 people walking by to their cars so I shared it with them, too. I did have the larger binoculars on a tripod and I think that was lucky for me. I was out yesterday evening just off I-35 west of Ottawa--just 60 miles due north of Mike's fantastic shot and never saw it scanning with the 11 x 70'-, though it was probably about 60 % streaked with clouds last night. I don't think I would have seen it tonite hand held. Maybe it is my problem with pointing optics, still need practice! First shot from my Canon t1i on a tripod zoomed to 70 mm. 2 sec open at F6.3 (??) and ISO on auto. Almost invisible but it is there. http://i.imgur.com/pM3Uxwhs.jpg Here is a cut-out, much less impressive. http://imgur.com/BoXwdz2 Here is a try with just the cresent moon with the other lens. It was at 200mm zoom, also 2 sec, but at f5.6 and ISO was at 1600 [all on shutter speed preferred settings and unchanged from the other lens--too cold to do anything else.] I think the comet would have been just outside the left edge, but behind a higher tree. Denise [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
oops. cresent moon link http://i.imgur.com/GPISpv3s.jpg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> Date: Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 9:40 PM Subject: Comet PANSTARRS, me too To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com I was probably higher than Elizabeth and closer to more city lights than Rick. I don't think I saw the comet as well as either of them. Though why did the cresent moon have a "Baily's beads" look to it? I set up on top of the UMKC Parking Structure, lights and all. I started just after sunset and stayed until 8:30. I don't think I ever caught it naked eye and I never was sure I saw it with the 10 X 50s, hand held. It wasn't a stunning view in the 11 X 70's it seemed so small! But at least I did see it--coma and tail as every one describes. I had about 8 people walking by to their cars so I shared it with them, too. I did have the larger binoculars on a tripod and I think that was lucky for me. I was out yesterday evening just off I-35 west of Ottawa--just 60 miles due north of Mike's fantastic shot and never saw it scanning with the 11 x 70'-, though it was probably about 60 % streaked with clouds last night. I don't think I would have seen it tonite hand held. Maybe it is my problem with pointing optics, still need practice! First shot from my Canon t1i on a tripod zoomed to 70 mm. 2 sec open at F6.3 (??) and ISO on auto. Almost invisible but it is there. http://i.imgur.com/pM3Uxwhs.jpg Here is a cut-out, much less impressive. http://imgur.com/BoXwdz2 Here is a try with just the cresent moon with the other lens. It was at 200mm zoom, also 2 sec, but at f5.6 and ISO was at 1600 [all on shutter speed preferred settings and unchanged from the other lens--too cold to do anything else.] I think the comet would have been just outside the left edge, but behind a higher tree. Denise [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Saw it at 8:10 pm south of the moon ------------------------------ On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 8:59 PM CDT Joseph Wright wrote: >I didn't see it, that's a big *NEGATIVE* as far as I am concerned. >Blasted clouds. > >We have had cloud cover to the west since we got home. > >Joe > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. Tonight I really nailed it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ Mike Myer Humboldt, KS
I picked it out with 7x50 binoculars at 8:00pm tonight. Mike Myer
Mike, That is a really nice shot. Thank you for sharing! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike & Kim Myer Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:08 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] New Picture of Comet Pan-Starrs. Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. Tonight I really nailed it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ Mike Myer Humboldt, KS [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Wow. Reading the other reports, now I'm not so sure we saw the comet, as our time was clearly well before any others, and Master Kranz reports it was _not_ visible naked eye. And that was in darker skies where we had bright skies (few very small clouds). We also did not see the moon. Another thing we noticed later, is that photos show the tail to the 'left' or south, while the tail we observed was to the right, or north. But at the correct angle. Yet this was not an airplane. Maybe. Wow, this had to be an airplane. The contrail certainly appeared to look like Pan-STARRs tail, very short, apparently at the correct angle, Were we 'fooled' by something else? I have to conclude "yes". So, I retract my earlier observation report. And I promise to go out Wednesday with photos and time-table in hand. Jason. On 03/12/13 20:37, Dave Hudgins wrote: > Jason, > > Really???!!! Wow!! I had almost perfect conditions, but never spotted > it. > > You saw it easily? The Sun didn't set untill 7:22. I don't know how I > could have missed it if you saw it easily. I didn't start looking > until about 7:45. Wasn't it immediately south (left of ) the Moon?? > > Maybe me too stupid..... > > Dave H. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <bmwjason@...> > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:24 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative > > >> Dave, >> >> This evening, about 1915 hours, in western Shawnee, Twyla and I saw, >> easily naked eye, comet Pan-STARRS, 8x50 and 10x50 binoculars also >> were used, but I think the view without was better (too much >> shaking). I tried for a hand-held photo, but the results were very >> disappointing. >> >> Easy to spot in the bright golden-orange glow from sunset. >> >> Jason. >> >> >> On 03/10/13 11:25, Dave Hudgins wrote: >>> Folks, >>> >>> To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any >>> area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between >>> Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). >>> >>> We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this >>> Friday March 15 (or other dates). >>> >>> If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at >>> >>> dhudgins@... >>> >>> because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I >>> receive from this Yahoo site. >>> >>> Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday >>> March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the >>> comet, we need to know this also. >>> >>> Many thanks! Dave Hudgins >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > >
Mike, very nice. Carroll Iorg On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Mike & Kim Myer <mdmyer@...> wrote: > ** > > > Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. > > Tonight I really nailed it! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ > > Mike Myer > Humboldt, KS > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes, the tail went up to the 10:30-11:00 angle. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <bmwjason@...> To: "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...>, ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:29:25 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative Wow. Reading the other reports, now I'm not so sure we saw the comet, as our time was clearly well before any others, and Master Kranz reports it was _not_ visible naked eye. And that was in darker skies where we had bright skies (few very small clouds). We also did not see the moon. Another thing we noticed later, is that photos show the tail to the 'left' or south, while the tail we observed was to the right, or north. But at the correct angle. Yet this was not an airplane. Maybe. Wow, this had to be an airplane. The contrail certainly appeared to look like Pan-STARRs tail, very short, apparently at the correct angle, Were we 'fooled' by something else? I have to conclude "yes". So, I retract my earlier observation report. And I promise to go out Wednesday with photos and time-table in hand. Jason. On 03/12/13 20:37, Dave Hudgins wrote: > Jason, > > Really???!!! Wow!! I had almost perfect conditions, but never spotted > it. > > You saw it easily? The Sun didn't set untill 7:22. I don't know how I > could have missed it if you saw it easily. I didn't start looking > until about 7:45. Wasn't it immediately south (left of ) the Moon?? > > Maybe me too stupid..... > > Dave H. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" < bmwjason@... > > To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com >; "Dave Hudgins" < dhudgins@... > > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:24 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative > > >> Dave, >> >> This evening, about 1915 hours, in western Shawnee, Twyla and I saw, >> easily naked eye, comet Pan-STARRS, 8x50 and 10x50 binoculars also >> were used, but I think the view without was better (too much >> shaking). I tried for a hand-held photo, but the results were very >> disappointing. >> >> Easy to spot in the bright golden-orange glow from sunset. >> >> Jason. >> >> >> On 03/10/13 11:25, Dave Hudgins wrote: >>> Folks, >>> >>> To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any >>> area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between >>> Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). >>> >>> We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this >>> Friday March 15 (or other dates). >>> >>> If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at >>> >>> dhudgins@... >>> >>> because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I >>> receive from this Yahoo site. >>> >>> Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday >>> March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the >>> comet, we need to know this also. >>> >>> Many thanks! Dave Hudgins >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I created a folder in the ASKC yahoo group in the "Photos" are (not in the "Files" area) called Comet PanSTARRS. I placed my first pic in the folder. It can be a good place for everyone to share pics. Let's see if this works: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/1475487604/pic/641056694/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc -Scott
Jason, I was in the same boat as you. I was at Pierson park in Turner at about 7:35 and observed what I thought was the comet as it stayed just above the horizon for quite sometime, and it was still a quite bright very orange sunset sky. About 20 minutes later the very thin crescent popped out of no where so I pulled Sky Safari out on my GS3 and seen that I was mistaken and grabbed my 12x30's and spanned just left of the moon and there it was. I tried naked eye with no luck, but was quite evident in binos. But the chilly breeze got the best of me and made binoing difficult with the shakes. Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: >Wow. > >Reading the other reports, now I'm not so sure we saw the comet, as our > >time was clearly well before any others, and Master Kranz reports it >was >_not_ visible naked eye. And that was in darker skies where we had >bright skies (few very small clouds). We also did not see the moon. > >Another thing we noticed later, is that photos show the tail to the >'left' or south, while the tail we observed was to the right, or north. > >But at the correct angle. > >Yet this was not an airplane. Maybe. > >Wow, this had to be an airplane. The contrail certainly appeared to >look >like Pan-STARRs tail, very short, apparently at the correct angle, > >Were we 'fooled' by something else? I have to conclude "yes". > >So, I retract my earlier observation report. > >And I promise to go out Wednesday with photos and time-table in hand. > >Jason. > > > >On 03/12/13 20:37, Dave Hudgins wrote: >> Jason, >> >> Really???!!! Wow!! I had almost perfect conditions, but never >spotted >> it. >> >> You saw it easily? The Sun didn't set untill 7:22. I don't know how >I >> could have missed it if you saw it easily. I didn't start looking >> until about 7:45. Wasn't it immediately south (left of ) the Moon?? >> >> Maybe me too stupid..... >> >> Dave H. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <bmwjason@...> >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> >> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:24 PM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative >> >> >>> Dave, >>> >>> This evening, about 1915 hours, in western Shawnee, Twyla and I saw, > >>> easily naked eye, comet Pan-STARRS, 8x50 and 10x50 binoculars also >>> were used, but I think the view without was better (too much >>> shaking). I tried for a hand-held photo, but the results were very >>> disappointing. >>> >>> Easy to spot in the bright golden-orange glow from sunset. >>> >>> Jason. >>> >>> >>> On 03/10/13 11:25, Dave Hudgins wrote: >>>> Folks, >>>> >>>> To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate >any >>>> area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between >>>> Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). >>>> >>>> We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this > >>>> Friday March 15 (or other dates). >>>> >>>> If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at >>>> >>>> dhudgins@... >>>> >>>> because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I >>>> receive from this Yahoo site. >>>> >>>> Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday > >>>> March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the > >>>> comet, we need to know this also. >>>> >>>> Many thanks! Dave Hudgins >>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> -- Sent from my Galaxy S3 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Okay, I'll add my image to the list: http://www.flickr.com/photos/d_spalding/8553960058/in/photostream I found Comet Panstarrs to be a great disappointment. I was unable to see this comet naked eye. I was also unable to see it through 10X50 binoculars. This image was taken with a Canon T3i fitted with a 300mm lens. This is a single 5 sec exposure at ISO800. I was really shocked that it was so faint that such a long exposure was required at ISO800. This was taken near 135th and Quivera looking towards Olathe. Darker skies would have helped considering how faint the comet was. I believed all the hype so I didn't seek out dark skies. Doug Spalding
This link might work better: http://www.flickr.com/photos/d_spalding/8553960058/ --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Doug" <boilerhawk@...> wrote: > > Okay, I'll add my image to the list: http://www.flickr.com/photos/d_spalding/8553960058/in/photostream > > I found Comet Panstarrs to be a great disappointment. I was unable to see this comet naked eye. I was also unable to see it through 10X50 binoculars. This image was taken with a Canon T3i fitted with a 300mm lens. This is a single 5 sec exposure at ISO800. I was really shocked that it was so faint that such a long exposure was required at ISO800. This was taken near 135th and Quivera looking towards Olathe. Darker skies would have helped considering how faint the comet was. I believed all the hype so I didn't seek out dark skies. > > Doug Spalding >
Cool shot Mike. I showed it around work. Joe
Lots of false alarms low in the horizon. Didn't have a good reference point till moonappeared. Nothingvisiblewith naked eye. But showed up in photos as expected. Shot a few but no time to process but 1 (Photo posted in PanSTARRS folder). Will try again tomorrow or Friday hopefully. Then it's time for GEM and stacking. Wayne Thompson Raw Media Studios 816.679.3865 http://www.rawmediastudios.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tonight's shot is soon much better. The crescent moon really makes the image more pleasing. Good job Mike. Gary Sent from my iPad On Mar 12, 2013, at 10:07 PM, "Mike & Kim Myer" <mdmyer@...> wrote: > Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. > > Tonight I really nailed it! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ > > Mike Myer > Humboldt, KS > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On the hilltop overlooking Blue River Road just South of 435. 8:10 pm. Using 2.5x40 Binoculars, I was able to get the crescent moon and comet Panstars in the same field. A small tail was visible pitching very slightly to the left. This wasn't a naked eye object for me. Knowing exactly where it was positioned and concentrating very hard, I still wasn't able to see it unaided.
Nothing wrong about admitting you were fooled by an airplane contrail. I live about an hour and a half south of the Greater Kansas City area and I photographed Pan-Starrs the past two nights from a dark location. I also hold a Master Observers Award and I couldn't see the comet naked eye either. But it was easy in binoculars. It's a great photographic comet but not so much as a visual comet, yet. Mike Myer Humboldt, KS -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:29 PM To: Dave Hudgins; ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative Wow. Reading the other reports, now I'm not so sure we saw the comet, as our time was clearly well before any others, and Master Kranz reports it was _not_ visible naked eye. And that was in darker skies where we had bright skies (few very small clouds). We also did not see the moon. Another thing we noticed later, is that photos show the tail to the 'left' or south, while the tail we observed was to the right, or north. But at the correct angle. Yet this was not an airplane. Maybe. Wow, this had to be an airplane. The contrail certainly appeared to look like Pan-STARRs tail, very short, apparently at the correct angle, Were we 'fooled' by something else? I have to conclude "yes". So, I retract my earlier observation report. And I promise to go out Wednesday with photos and time-table in hand. Jason. On 03/12/13 20:37, Dave Hudgins wrote: > Jason, > > Really???!!! Wow!! I had almost perfect conditions, but never spotted > it. > > You saw it easily? The Sun didn't set untill 7:22. I don't know how I > could have missed it if you saw it easily. I didn't start looking > until about 7:45. Wasn't it immediately south (left of ) the Moon?? > > Maybe me too stupid..... > > Dave H. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <bmwjason@...> > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 8:24 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Need comet reports - positive and negative > > >> Dave, >> >> This evening, about 1915 hours, in western Shawnee, Twyla and I saw, >> easily naked eye, comet Pan-STARRS, 8x50 and 10x50 binoculars also >> were used, but I think the view without was better (too much >> shaking). I tried for a hand-held photo, but the results were very >> disappointing. >> >> Easy to spot in the bright golden-orange glow from sunset. >> >> Jason. >> >> >> On 03/10/13 11:25, Dave Hudgins wrote: >>> Folks, >>> >>> To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any >>> area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between >>> Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). >>> >>> We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this >>> Friday March 15 (or other dates). >>> >>> If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at >>> >>> dhudgins@... >>> >>> because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I >>> receive from this Yahoo site. >>> >>> Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday >>> March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the >>> comet, we need to know this also. >>> >>> Many thanks! Dave Hudgins >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Last evening, about twenty minutes after sunset, I headed west of my residence (in Lansing, Kansas) to a small rural church parking lot (near the junction of County Shop and Eisenhower Roads). A slight haze along the western horizon obscured everything except the slim crescent of the new moon. I could not spot the comet with my naked eye, but clearly and easily found it with my binoculars. I also took several photos up until moonset (around 8:30 p.m.) Here's the link to my Flickr photo album: New Moon Plus Comet (Tuesday evening 03/12/2013) <http://flickr.com/gp/mossjon/Q3Nw3c/> Thanks, Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You need to start sometime! For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture. Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc. According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!!
Took my daughter out last night around 7:45 PM. We were on a hill looking west near Stilwell, KS. I had my 7 X 50 binos with me, couldn't see the comet. It wasn't until 8:15 PM that we spotted the comet. It was too light at 7:45 PM, that's why we couldn't see it. You can't see it naked eye. It also was farther left of the moon than the illustration stated. It was very low, about 10 degrees above the horizon. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/Spot-Comet-PanSTARRS-in-Twilight-196688441.html Use the above link to find it. Be sure you have a clear view of the western horizon and don't look until at least 8:15 PM. Once it's dark enough, it's pretty easy to see. My daughter brought her pocket 35mm camera, but couldn't get a decent picture. Cool! Dan
WOW!! On Mar 12, 2013, at 10:07 PM, Mike & Kim Myer wrote: > > Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. > > Tonight I really nailed it! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ > > Mike Myer > Humboldt, KS > > > > Reply via web post > Reply to sender > Reply to group > Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: > New Files 3 > Visit Your Group > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest Unsubscribe Terms of Use > Send us Feedback > . > >
Marcia, if you are looking for CM material, go the "Comet PanSTARRS" folder in the "Photos" area of the yahoo group. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marcia Young" <mryoung@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:37:44 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Picture of Comet Pan-Starrs. WOW!! On Mar 12, 2013, at 10:07 PM, Mike & Kim Myer wrote: > > Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. > > Tonight I really nailed it! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ > > Mike Myer > Humboldt, KS > > > > Reply via web post > Reply to sender > Reply to group > Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: > • New Files 3 > Visit Your Group > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • > Send us Feedback > . > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
thanks....will do. Sounds like a feature page for April. On Mar 13, 2013, at 9:47 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Marcia, if you are looking for CM material, go the "Comet PanSTARRS" > folder in the "Photos" area of the yahoo group. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Marcia Young" <mryoung@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:37:44 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Picture of Comet Pan-Starrs. > > WOW!! > On Mar 12, 2013, at 10:07 PM, Mike & Kim Myer wrote: > > > > > Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. > > > > Tonight I really nailed it! > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ > > > > Mike Myer > > Humboldt, KS > > > > > > > > Reply via web post > > Reply to sender > > Reply to group > > Start a New Topic > > Messages in this topic (1) > > Recent Activity: > > New Files 3 > > Visit Your Group > > > > > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest Unsubscribe Terms of Use > > Send us Feedback > > . > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
...and Pat could pull some of these pics together for a slide show on the ASKC web page as well! ----- Original Message ----- From: "s kranz1" <s.kranz1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:47:43 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Picture of Comet Pan-Starrs. Marcia, if you are looking for CM material, go the "Comet PanSTARRS" folder in the "Photos" area of the yahoo group. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marcia Young" < mryoung@... > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:37:44 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Picture of Comet Pan-Starrs. WOW!! On Mar 12, 2013, at 10:07 PM, Mike & Kim Myer wrote: > > Thanks every one. I thought last night's shot of Pan-Starrs was OK. > > Tonight I really nailed it! > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8553874148/ > > Mike Myer > Humboldt, KS > > > > Reply via web post > Reply to sender > Reply to group > Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: > • New Files 3 > Visit Your Group > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • > Send us Feedback > . > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Little too long of an exposure so got some trailing.... http://re-prop.com/cp/Comet1.jpg
Looked great in my 18" Starmaster from the DSS. Watched it for about 45 minutes until it slipped behind the trees. Tom Martinez was out and took one or a thousand pictures. I'll be out here tonight if anyone wants to see it through a BIG scope. Wil be hard to spot until I cn do a two star alignment. Last night was beautiful. Was 23 degrees when I stopped observing at 5:00 AM. Hope tonight is as good. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "s kranz1" <s.kranz1@...> To: "askc" <ASKC@...m> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 9:31:36 PM Subject: [ASKC] PanSTARRS Just came in... Yeaaaa! I seen it! Very apparent in 10x50's, but couldn't pull it out naked eye. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Great idea, Scott! Leif and I saw it in binoculars last night but would have never thought about using our observation to work towards a program. Thanks, Cindy On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: You need to start sometime! For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture. Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc. According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
and hey! Added BONUS! Since this comet is bright enough to be seen at fairly low powers, in a week, or so, you can start making observations towards the Galileo Program. The Galileo Program, exercise #11, says: The objective is to show that the path of a comet is not a straight line through the sky. Make at least three observations of a comet and plot its progress among the stars. Although you will not do the calculations, this data is enough to show that the comet is not moving in a straight line through space. You must stay at 20x or less on power, but in a week, or so, when the comet climbs further away from the sun and actually can be seen among stars, start sketching it's location. You need 3 different observations showing the movement of the comet. Do it now, because comets don't come around very often that are vsiible with such low magnification. We just have to wait now till this comet can be seen among a starry background. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "CindyYahoo" <cindylchesley@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:00:09 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program Great idea, Scott! Leif and I saw it in binoculars last night but would have never thought about using our observation to work towards a program. Thanks, Cindy On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM, "stripe1966" < s.kranz1@... > wrote: You need to start sometime! For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture. Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc. According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott:
I will be submittng my documentation on a 3.5" diskette as noted on the award's documentation.
Unless you would like it on a 5 1/4" floppy.
I can do either.
Joe
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From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program
and hey! Added BONUS!
Since this comet is bright enough to be seen at fairly low powers, in a week, or so, you can start making observations towards the Galileo Program.
The Galileo Program, exercise #11, says: The objective is to show that the path of a comet is not a straight line through the sky. Make at least three observations of a comet and plot its progress among the stars. Although you will not do the calculations, this data is enough to show that the comet is not moving in a straight line through space.
You must stay at 20x or less on power, but in a week, or so, when the comet climbs further away from the sun and actually can be seen among stars, start sketching it's location. You need 3 different observations showing the movement of the comet.
Do it now, because comets don't come around very often that are vsiible with such low magnification. We just have to wait now till this comet can be seen among a starry background.
-Scott
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From: "CindyYahoo" <mailto:cindylchesley%40yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program
Great idea, Scott! Leif and I saw it in binoculars last night but would have never thought about using our observation to work towards a program.
Thanks,
Cindy
On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM, "stripe1966" < mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net > wrote:
You need to start sometime!
For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture.
Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc.
According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!!
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How about a 8-inch floppy? We have quite a few of them still lying around at work. or a ZIP disk? Yeah, I know, I should update that wording. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:37:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program Scott: I will be submittng my documentation on a 3.5" diskette as noted on the award's documentation. Unless you would like it on a 5 1/4" floppy. I can do either. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: " s.kranz1@... s.kranz1@... > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program and hey! Added BONUS! Since this comet is bright enough to be seen at fairly low powers, in a week, or so, you can start making observations towards the Galileo Program. The Galileo Program, exercise #11, says: The objective is to show that the path of a comet is not a straight line through the sky. Make at least three observations of a comet and plot its progress among the stars. Although you will not do the calculations, this data is enough to show that the comet is not moving in a straight line through space. You must stay at 20x or less on power, but in a week, or so, when the comet climbs further away from the sun and actually can be seen among stars, start sketching it's location. You need 3 different observations showing the movement of the comet. Do it now, because comets don't come around very often that are vsiible with such low magnification. We just have to wait now till this comet can be seen among a starry background. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "CindyYahoo" <mailto:cindylchesley%40yahoo.com> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Cc: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:00:09 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program Great idea, Scott! Leif and I saw it in binoculars last night but would have never thought about using our observation to work towards a program. Thanks, Cindy On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM, "stripe1966" < mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net > wrote: You need to start sometime! For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture. Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc. According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I could do a Commodore Data Cassette?
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program
How about a 8-inch floppy? We have quite a few of them still lying around at work. or a ZIP disk?
Yeah, I know, I should update that wording.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Wright" <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:37:43 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program
Scott:
I will be submittng my documentation on a 3.5" diskette as noted on the award's documentation.
Unless you would like it on a 5 1/4" floppy.
I can do either.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
________________________________
From: " mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net >
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program
and hey! Added BONUS!
Since this comet is bright enough to be seen at fairly low powers, in a week, or so, you can start making observations towards the Galileo Program.
The Galileo Program, exercise #11, says: The objective is to show that the path of a comet is not a straight line through the sky. Make at least three observations of a comet and plot its progress among the stars. Although you will not do the calculations, this data is enough to show that the comet is not moving in a straight line through space.
You must stay at 20x or less on power, but in a week, or so, when the comet climbs further away from the sun and actually can be seen among stars, start sketching it's location. You need 3 different observations showing the movement of the comet.
Do it now, because comets don't come around very often that are vsiible with such low magnification. We just have to wait now till this comet can be seen among a starry background.
-Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "CindyYahoo" <mailto:cindylchesley%40yahoo.com>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Cc: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:00:09 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program
Great idea, Scott! Leif and I saw it in binoculars last night but would have never thought about using our observation to work towards a program.
Thanks,
Cindy
On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM, "stripe1966" < mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net > wrote:
You need to start sometime!
For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture.
Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc.
According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!!
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I don't think I have access to anything that will read that. But i know a guy here at work who I KNOW could read it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC@...m Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:21:58 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program I could do a Commodore Data Cassette? __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: " s.kranz1@... s.kranz1@... > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program How about a 8-inch floppy? We have quite a few of them still lying around at work. or a ZIP disk? Yeah, I know, I should update that wording. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:37:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program Scott: I will be submittng my documentation on a 3.5" diskette as noted on the award's documentation. Unless you would like it on a 5 1/4" floppy. I can do either. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: " mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program and hey! Added BONUS! Since this comet is bright enough to be seen at fairly low powers, in a week, or so, you can start making observations towards the Galileo Program. The Galileo Program, exercise #11, says: The objective is to show that the path of a comet is not a straight line through the sky. Make at least three observations of a comet and plot its progress among the stars. Although you will not do the calculations, this data is enough to show that the comet is not moving in a straight line through space. You must stay at 20x or less on power, but in a week, or so, when the comet climbs further away from the sun and actually can be seen among stars, start sketching it's location. You need 3 different observations showing the movement of the comet. Do it now, because comets don't come around very often that are vsiible with such low magnification. We just have to wait now till this comet can be seen among a starry background. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "CindyYahoo" <mailto:cindylchesley%40yahoo.com> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Cc: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:00:09 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program Great idea, Scott! Leif and I saw it in binoculars last night but would have never thought about using our observation to work towards a program. Thanks, Cindy On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM, "stripe1966" < mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net > wrote: You need to start sometime! For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture. Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc. According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Got it this evening, Wednesday, at about 7:55 in my old 10x50 binocs just before it dropped below the trees to my west. No luck naked-eye. Grant Miller Warrensburg --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Gil and I got it at about 8:10 from a site north of Kansas City. I spotted it my trusty 7x35 binoculars. I thought I saw it naked eye, briefly, before a cloud band got close. But, I am not going to swear to that - maybe at an 80% confidence level. This was our third attempt to see this comet - so, third try was a charm! Note that sighting a comet is also the first item on the ASKC Astroquest list! Kathy -----Original Message----- From: mllrgrnt Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:02 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Need comet reports - positive and negative Got it this evening, Wednesday, at about 7:55 in my old 10x50 binocs just before it dropped below the trees to my west. No luck naked-eye. Grant Miller Warrensburg --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area > reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday > (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday > March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive > from this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March > 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we > need to know this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Marcia and I observed the comet tonight from Powell with my 14X40 Fujinon image stabilized, 16 X 70 Fujinons and the 16" in the LCT, between 8:10 and 8:20 PM. Very bright nucleus and fanned tail. A little north of the moon and bit less than halfway between the moon and the horizon, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Could not find it with 7x50 bino's from Overland Park 8:30 PM, 3/13. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Sky was clearer than last night. Picked the comet up easily with 10x50's with a fairly bright background sky. Around 8:20, I could pick it out a few times naked-eye by knowing exactly where it was at and slight averted vision. But it appeared no more than a light smudge. Can't wait till it climbs higher in the sky and into the dark. -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
How about paper tape and punch cards? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:22 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program I could do a Commodore Data Cassette? __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program How about a 8-inch floppy? We have quite a few of them still lying around at work. or a ZIP disk? Yeah, I know, I should update that wording. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:37:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program Scott: I will be submittng my documentation on a 3.5" diskette as noted on the award's documentation. Unless you would like it on a 5 1/4" floppy. I can do either. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: " mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:18 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program and hey! Added BONUS! Since this comet is bright enough to be seen at fairly low powers, in a week, or so, you can start making observations towards the Galileo Program. The Galileo Program, exercise #11, says: The objective is to show that the path of a comet is not a straight line through the sky. Make at least three observations of a comet and plot its progress among the stars. Although you will not do the calculations, this data is enough to show that the comet is not moving in a straight line through space. You must stay at 20x or less on power, but in a week, or so, when the comet climbs further away from the sun and actually can be seen among stars, start sketching it's location. You need 3 different observations showing the movement of the comet. Do it now, because comets don't come around very often that are vsiible with such low magnification. We just have to wait now till this comet can be seen among a starry background. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "CindyYahoo" <mailto:cindylchesley%40yahoo.com> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Cc: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:00:09 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Log PanSTARRS as your first comet observation for the League's Program Great idea, Scott! Leif and I saw it in binoculars last night but would have never thought about using our observation to work towards a program. Thanks, Cindy On Mar 13, 2013, at 8:00 AM, "stripe1966" < mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net > wrote: You need to start sometime! For the League's Comet Observation Program, you could log this as your first comet observation! Just get a quick sketch of what you see in binoculars, or take a picture. Be sure to record all the details of the photo or observation: date, time, location, etc. According to the rules of the program, you can also use 2 comets prior to 2001. Many of you seen Hale-Bopp (1997) and Hyakutake (1996). If you recorded an observation, or took a photo, PanSTARRS could be comet number 3. You are 1/4 the way to the Silver Level!!!! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Steve King, David and Marcia Young, Gary Martin and I were all out at Powell. Gary had his telescope and camera out while the rest of us used binoculars and the Meade 16" to view the comet from Powell tonight. It looked VERY nice through the 16". Nice broad, if short tail. I was fussing with the 16" trying to find the comet, turned away for a minute to do something and then I heard David Young say "you're not going to like me." He found the comet with the 16" in about 5 seconds. I am seriously out of practice with a Dob. By the way, we could not get the comet in the Ruisinger without knocking a hole in the already somewhat flimsy observatory dome walls. It was just too low and when the 30" is almost horizontal, it is practically impossible to see either of the Telrads. Rick From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:43 PM To: !_askc Cc: David Hudgins Subject: [ASKC] PanSTARRS Wednesday night Sky was clearer than last night. Picked the comet up easily with 10x50's with a fairly bright background sky. Around 8:20, I could pick it out a few times naked-eye by knowing exactly where it was at and slight averted vision. But it appeared no more than a light smudge. Can't wait till it climbs higher in the sky and into the dark. -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Flame alert. Whoever last used the LCT left the eyepiece case open and sitting on the cart right next to the front of the roll-off roof. None of the eyepieces had their caps/cover on and they and the case were dripping wet and in a puddle in the case. They are now sitting in the classroom trying to dry out. PLEASE WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THE EYEPIECES IN THE LCT, PUT THEM BACK IN THE CASE, CLOSE THE CASE AND THEN PUT THE CASE UNDER THE 16" ON IT'S BASE IN THE CENTER OF THE LCT AND THEN COVER THE 16" WITH IT'S COVER! When it rains, the water can blow in through the front and sides of the LCT roof and drown the eyepieces. And those eyepieces are not all that old. We bought them new about 2 or 3 years ago. Also, just to add icing to the cake, the red dot finder was left on and the battery (of course) was dead. In spite of all that, we still got some good view of Comet PanSTARRS. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Panstarrs seemed easier tonight (Wednesday) because the sky seemed a little clearer, the wind wasn't howling and I knew what to expect from the previous evening. Tried taking some images but I don't know yet how they turned out. Looking forward to trying to find it at Warko tomorrow night. Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Lehman" <alehman@...> wrote: > > Could not find it with 7x50 bino's from Overland Park 8:30 PM, 3/13. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@> wrote: > > > > Folks, > > > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). > > > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > > > dhudgins@ > > > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. > > > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. > > > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
On 3/10/2013 9:25 AM, Dave Hudgins wrote: > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > Probably not newsworthy, but I tried to spot it in San Diego tonight. I went back in and got references to where it was WRT the moon, and still could not spot it naked eye. I hope to try again tomorrow. I have had two days of very good western skys and north of here where I work had marine layer, but I could see the sun to the horizon from where I'm staying. Jim
Here are 4 new ones of Pan-Starrs taken tonight. http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756228/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756244/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756250/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756286/in/photostream/ Mike Myer Humboldt, KS
Yeah I already figured that you won't be looking at the comet through the 30". Although that's what the public will be asking for. Hopefully there will be plenty of scopes outside. Has an announcement gone out to the public yet? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:15:31 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] PanSTARRS Wednesday night Steve King, David and Marcia Young, Gary Martin and I were all out at Powell. Gary had his telescope and camera out while the rest of us used binoculars and the Meade 16" to view the comet from Powell tonight. It looked VERY nice through the 16". Nice broad, if short tail. I was fussing with the 16" trying to find the comet, turned away for a minute to do something and then I heard David Young say "you're not going to like me." He found the comet with the 16" in about 5 seconds. I am seriously out of practice with a Dob. By the way, we could not get the comet in the Ruisinger without knocking a hole in the already somewhat flimsy observatory dome walls. It was just too low and when the 30" is almost horizontal, it is practically impossible to see either of the Telrads. Rick From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:43 PM To: !_askc Cc: David Hudgins Subject: [ASKC] PanSTARRS Wednesday night Sky was clearer than last night. Picked the comet up easily with 10x50's with a fairly bright background sky. Around 8:20, I could pick it out a few times naked-eye by knowing exactly where it was at and slight averted vision. But it appeared no more than a light smudge. Can't wait till it climbs higher in the sky and into the dark. -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 3/13/2013 9:42 PM, Mike & Kim Myer wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756244/in/photostream/ > Mike, thanks for the photos. Now I know why I didn't spot it. My reference led me to believe it was a lot higher. Never mind that you had to expose for 4 sec. thanks jim
Very nice shots Mike. Monday evening was clouded for me, but I shot several images from the DSS Tuesday evening. I have created an animation of the event with a pic of the Zodiacal Light at the end. It's on YouTube, but they converted a high quality video into a disappointing lower quality one. I'll see about getting a better version up later or a way to download a high resolution one to your computer. Anyway, here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWqt-8BQN8&fmt=37 Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Mike & Kim Myer <mdmyer@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:42 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Four new Pan-Starrs Images. > > > >Here are 4 new ones of Pan-Starrs taken tonight. > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756228/ > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756244/in/photostream/ > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756250/in/photostream/ > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756286/in/photostream/ > >Mike Myer >Humboldt, KS > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I uploaded 4 pics from Wednesday night into the Photo area. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > > Sky was clearer than last night. Picked the comet up easily with 10x50's with a fairly bright background sky. > > > > Around 8:20, I could pick it out a few times naked-eye by knowing exactly where it was at and slight averted vision. But it appeared no more than a light smudge. > > > > Can't wait till it climbs higher in the sky and into the dark. > > > > -Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Finally got my husband out of the house to observe something! He's always been 'mad' at me for missing Hailey's comet back in the 80s when we lived in Wichita. He's not mad at me anymore. We couldn't see it with our naked eye, even as it got darker, mostly because of thin clouds low on the western horizon. We could easily see it with our binoculars though. It was harder to find it with my camera, since I couldn't see it through the viewfinder, but my guesses and longer exposures caught it a few times. Crescent Moon plus Comet Panstarrs album <http://flickr.com/gp/mossjon/26oD97/> I'll try again tonight, from somewhere else in rural Leavenworth County. Ciao, Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > > Sky was clearer than last night. Picked the comet up easily with 10x50's with a fairly bright background sky. > > > > Around 8:20, I could pick it out a few times naked-eye by knowing exactly where it was at and slight averted vision. But it appeared no more than a light smudge. > > > > Can't wait till it climbs higher in the sky and into the dark. > > > > -Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very nice. Love your location! Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Mike & Kim Myer" <mdmyer@...> wrote: > > Here are 4 new ones of Pan-Starrs taken tonight. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756228/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756244/in/photostream/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756250/in/photostream/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756286/in/photostream/ > > Mike Myer > Humboldt, KS >
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Rick will be there too....The Rick and Joe Show!! On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:44 AM, David Young wrote: > > Joe will be on KCUR 89.3 at 10:00 AM Thursday > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
GREAT JOB BOYS!!! Sent from my iPhone 4S On Mar 14, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > Rick will be there too....The Rick and Joe Show!! > > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:44 AM, David Young wrote: > >> >> Joe will be on KCUR 89.3 at 10:00 AM Thursday >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Do you know how much stress was induced to restrain myself when they asked people to call in with questions. Any number of potential questions that would generate vigorous dialogues sprang to mind. Marcia was sitting there so I thought it through again. On Mar 14, 2013 10:49 AM, "Colby Schumacher" <schumacher.colby@...> wrote: > GREAT JOB BOYS!!! > > Sent from my iPhone 4S > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > > > Rick will be there too....The Rick and Joe Show!! > > > > > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:44 AM, David Young wrote: > > > >> > >> Joe will be on KCUR 89.3 at 10:00 AM Thursday > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very nice work, Tom! Thanks for sharing! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 4:56 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Four new Pan-Starrs Images. Very nice shots Mike. Monday evening was clouded for me, but I shot several images from the DSS Tuesday evening. I have created an animation of the event with a pic of the Zodiacal Light at the end. It's on YouTube, but they converted a high quality video into a disappointing lower quality one. I'll see about getting a better version up later or a way to download a high resolution one to your computer. Anyway, here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWqt-8BQN8 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWqt-8BQN8&fmt=37> &fmt=37 Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Mike & Kim Myer <mdmyer@... <mailto:mdmyer%40cox.net> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:42 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Four new Pan-Starrs Images. > > > >Here are 4 new ones of Pan-Starrs taken tonight. > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756228/ > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756244/in/photostream/ > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756250/in/photostream/ > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756286/in/photostream/ > >Mike Myer >Humboldt, KS > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, I and the greater Kansas City area listening public are ALL very grateful for Marcia's proximity. I can only imagine what would have happened had you called. Oh, the humanity! Thank YOU, Marcia! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:07 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] radio show Do you know how much stress was induced to restrain myself when they asked people to call in with questions. Any number of potential questions that would generate vigorous dialogues sprang to mind. Marcia was sitting there so I thought it through again. On Mar 14, 2013 10:49 AM, "Colby Schumacher" <schumacher.colby@... <mailto:schumacher.colby%40gmail.com> > wrote: > GREAT JOB BOYS!!! > > Sent from my iPhone 4S > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@... <mailto:mryoung%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > > > Rick will be there too....The Rick and Joe Show!! > > > > > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:44 AM, David Young wrote: > > > >> > >> Joe will be on KCUR 89.3 at 10:00 AM Thursday > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
you're welcome....I try to keep him out of trouble, though sometimes it's a hopeless cause ;-) M On Mar 14, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > > Joe, I and the greater Kansas City area listening public are ALL very > grateful for Marcia's proximity. > > I can only imagine what would have happened had you called. > > Oh, the humanity! > > Thank YOU, Marcia! > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > Of David > Young > Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:07 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] radio show > > Do you know how much stress was induced to restrain myself when they > asked > people to call in with questions. Any number of potential questions > that > would generate vigorous dialogues sprang to mind. Marcia was sitting > there > so I thought it through again. > On Mar 14, 2013 10:49 AM, "Colby Schumacher" <schumacher.colby@... > <mailto:schumacher.colby%40gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > GREAT JOB BOYS!!! > > > > Sent from my iPhone 4S > > > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@... > <mailto:mryoung%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > > > > > Rick will be there too....The Rick and Joe Show!! > > > > > > > > > On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:44 AM, David Young wrote: > > > > > >> > > >> Joe will be on KCUR 89.3 at 10:00 AM Thursday > > >> > > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > Reply via web post > Reply to sender > Reply to group > Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (5) > Recent Activity: > New Photos 12 > New Files 3 > Visit Your Group > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest Unsubscribe Terms of Use > Send us Feedback > . > > __,_.
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On 3/14/2013 11:33 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Huh???? Someone scheduled events this week reading: Mon Tues Thur Fri Don't use this calendar! Use the one at askc-2.org and didn't reschedule them before they started to actually occur If you view the calendar you will see the above. Jim
Thanks Rick. It's always nice to get a pat on the back from the prez! Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:09 PM >Subject: RE: [ASKC] Four new Pan-Starrs Images. > > > >Very nice work, Tom! Thanks for sharing! > >Rick Henderson > >From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez >Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 4:56 AM >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Four new Pan-Starrs Images. > >Very nice shots Mike. Monday evening was clouded for me, but I shot several images from the DSS Tuesday evening. I have created an animation of the event with a pic of the Zodiacal Light at the end. It's on YouTube, but they converted a high quality video into a disappointing lower quality one. I'll see about getting a better version up later or a way to download a high resolution one to your computer. Anyway, here's the link: >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWqt-8BQN8 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWqt-8BQN8&fmt=37> &fmt=37 > >Tom J Martinez >http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > >>________________________________ >> From: Mike & Kim Myer <mdmyer@... <mailto:mdmyer%40cox.net> > >>To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> >>Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:42 PM >>Subject: [ASKC] Four new Pan-Starrs Images. >> >> >> >>Here are 4 new ones of Pan-Starrs taken tonight. >> >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756228/ >> >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756244/in/photostream/ >> >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756250/in/photostream/ >> >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/71876758@N04/8556756286/in/photostream/ >> >>Mike Myer >>Humboldt, KS >> >> >> >> >> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched on a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 Tom J. Martinez
Coming up on 6:30 and sky is beautiful out here!!! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
I can't get it to work Tom. I just get a black screen. Gary On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > ** > > > I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you > can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched on > a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 > > Tom J. Martinez > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Wait a bit and it may load. It took about 10 seconds before it started for me. It started and stopped a few times on the first play but went smothly the second and third times through. I liked the geese and the zodiacal light up through M-45 On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > I can't get it to work Tom. I just get a black screen. > > Gary > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@... > >wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you > > can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched > on > > a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: > > > > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I've updated our website to say that Powell will be open tomorrow evening for viewing Comet Pan-Starrs. There is a link at the top of the home page that goes to the Pan-Starrs webpage. Doug Spalding, I've used your photo in the header of that page. I would like to create a slide show of photos that were taken of the Comet and are posted in the Yahoo Group photo area or links are provided in the messages posted by members. I would like permission from Scott Kranz, Richard Frederick, Wayne Thompson, David Lane, and Denise Moser to include your photos. I don't know who dale57.cameron is but I would like to include your photo also. Mike Myer, could you possibly email the photos you have on flickr.com to me? Doug and Tom, I already have your permission. Tom, I would like to put a link to your Youtube video. Thanks Pat
It plays directly in the browser media player in google chrome from the link below. Gary, did you have any wrapping or other artifacts, or was it all on one line in your email? I was able to copy and paste from a single line in my email reader. thanks jim On 3/14/2013 6:41 PM, Gary Pittman wrote: > I can't get it to work Tom. I just get a black screen. > > Gary > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you >> can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched on >> a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: >> >> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 >> >> Tom J. Martinez >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Anyone can use any of my photos anywhere they want. Dale Cameron Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2013, at 9:27 PM, "kansaspat1" <kansaspat1@...m> wrote: > I've updated our website to say that Powell will be open tomorrow evening for viewing Comet Pan-Starrs. There is a link at the top of the home page that goes to the Pan-Starrs webpage. Doug Spalding, I've used your photo in the header of that page. > > I would like to create a slide show of photos that were taken of the Comet and are posted in the Yahoo Group photo area or links are provided in the messages posted by members. I would like permission from Scott Kranz, Richard Frederick, Wayne Thompson, David Lane, and Denise Moser to include your photos. I don't know who dale57.cameron is but I would like to include your photo also. Mike Myer, could you possibly email the photos you have on flickr.com to me? Doug and Tom, I already have your permission. Tom, I would like to put a link to your Youtube video. > Thanks Pat > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I tried to edit Doug's picture so that it would load faster, but it didn't like a lower resolution. I'm going to leave it as is because there isn't any time to play around with it now. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "kansaspat1" <kansaspat1@...> wrote: > > I've updated our website to say that Powell will be open tomorrow evening for viewing Comet Pan-Starrs. There is a link at the top of the home page that goes to the Pan-Starrs webpage. Doug Spalding, I've used your photo in the header of that page. > > I would like to create a slide show of photos that were taken of the Comet and are posted in the Yahoo Group photo area or links are provided in the messages posted by members. I would like permission from Scott Kranz, Richard Frederick, Wayne Thompson, David Lane, and Denise Moser to include your photos. I don't know who dale57.cameron is but I would like to include your photo also. Mike Myer, could you possibly email the photos you have on flickr.com to me? Doug and Tom, I already have your permission. Tom, I would like to put a link to your Youtube video. > Thanks Pat >
Joe will have a more detailed report. A bunch of us saw "the comet" peeking between the clouds just above the tree line at about 8:10. A few students came early to observe the sun in H-Alpha and 15 or so students came after sunset to get their 5 observations for their class. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Worked for me. Thanks Tom/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 9:18 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet Pan-Starrs Video Download > Wait a bit and it may load. It took about 10 seconds before it started for > me. It started and stopped a few times on the first play but went smothly > the second and third times through. I liked the geese and the zodiacal > light up through M-45 > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > >> I can't get it to work Tom. I just get a black screen. >> >> Gary >> >> On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@... >> >wrote: >> >> > ** >> > >> > >> > I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now >> > you >> > can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched >> on >> > a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: >> > >> > >> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 >> > >> > Tom J. Martinez >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Many THANKS to: Denise Moser John Fitzgerald David Young Richard Fredrick for helping at the Warko last night. As David said, the early birds got to see the Sun and there were quite a few prominences circling the edge, some big sunspots and filament lines. It was also easy to see the granulation of the sun. Everyone there during the comet viewing did get to see the comet through the 25x100 binoculars. Everyone student there tonight completed their five (5) unique objects. A few did a really good job of observing and were really interested. One young lady left for class only to return later. This was about the time Denise and John closed the 16 and left. I stuck around to help Aliesha complete some observations when some friends arrived with pizza. She picked up the operation for 14" very quickly and was looking for other objects. She took some of the most detailed notes that I have seen a student do up on the roof and is planning to take more astronomy classes. We ended observing around 10pm. Richard returned a short time later from taking the kids home to help me close the 14" and retrieve a light that dropped below the pier. The weather was marvelous! No wind and moderate temperature. I have been there since 4:45 meeting some people from the Chancellor's office and Public Relations doing information gathering for some more articles about the new scopes and the observatory. All in all, a good night. Thanks again and I hope I didn't forget anyone. Joe Personal note: If someone from the ASKC ask me where the fun is, I am going to tell them "It is where you put it!" We have fun with astronomy on the roof and at Powell....and it isn't personal observing time...go figure. Maybe you should join us?
I have uploaded a couple of photos of the comet to the Photos area. One shows Uranus near the comet. Tom J. Martinez
Did you get it to work Gary? I have been able to get it using two browsers, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome, plus I can get it on my iPad. With Google Chrome, a window opens and the movie starts playing. Right clicking on the video opens a small window to allow you to save it. With Internet Explorer, the Media Player from Microsoft opens to play it, but I can't find a way to save it. QuickTime plays it on the iPad, but I can't save it there either. Anyone know how to save it on the iPad? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:41 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet Pan-Starrs Video Download > >I can't get it to work Tom. I just get a black screen. > >Gary > >On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you >> can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched on >> a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: >> >> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 >> >> Tom J. Martinez >> >> >> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any problems? The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it just be unplugged and then plugged back in? -scott (and Darrick) Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
You can use mine! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "kansaspat1" <kansaspat1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:27:37 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] askc.org I've updated our website to say that Powell will be open tomorrow evening for viewing Comet Pan-Starrs. There is a link at the top of the home page that goes to the Pan-Starrs webpage. Doug Spalding, I've used your photo in the header of that page. I would like to create a slide show of photos that were taken of the Comet and are posted in the Yahoo Group photo area or links are provided in the messages posted by members. I would like permission from Scott Kranz, Richard Frederick, Wayne Thompson, David Lane, and Denise Moser to include your photos. I don't know who dale57.cameron is but I would like to include your photo also. Mike Myer, could you possibly email the photos you have on flickr.com to me? Doug and Tom, I already have your permission. Tom, I would like to put a link to your Youtube video. Thanks Pat [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The night started incredible! It started shortly after sunset when we spotted Venus just to the upper right of the Moon... Then I remembered that Venus isn't supposed to be there! It was a weather balloon! We watched it for a good 20 minutes before seeing it explode in the eyepiece - Very Cool! Observed the comet through binos and the scope. Even out here it wasn't naked eye. Got some phone pics through the eyepiece that turned out pretty good. Around 10:00 some haze moved through but it cleared out around 11:00. Darrick knocked out a bunch of Herschel 400 objects while I logged a few more flat galaxies and a few more Minkowski planetaries! Around 1:30, the average SQM reading was 21.36! Wow! I ended up observing 4 different comets through the night. And we both got some 12.7 billion year old light in our eyes! (The Lynx Quasar) More haze started moving in around 3:00 and the dew suddenly soaked everything. Temp is only 34 but the wetness makes it feel colder. Calling it a night. Hope tomorrow night is just as good! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:22:13 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Thursday at DSS Coming up on 6:30 and sky is beautiful out here!!! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Hey, Scott.. I'm down at Land of Oz doing some imaging tonight (or I should say this morning!!). You're right, this turned out to be a GREAT evening. I managed to image 6 different objects tonight. I'm just finishing up on NGC 3184, the fine face-on spiral up in U Major. I'll be done at 4:00. My average SQM readings over here tonight ranged from 21.4 to 21.49! Looking forward to seeing your comet photos! Ron Abbott
I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. After a couple of minutes, it came back on. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM To: askc Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any problems? The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it just be unplugged and then plugged back in? -scott (and Darrick) Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
That's the box on the ledge inside with the 4 blue lights, correct? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. After a couple of minutes, it came back on. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM To: askc Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any problems? The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it just be unplugged and then plugged back in? -scott (and Darrick) Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks to a low cloud bank last night, I did not venture out again into rural Leavenworth County. Besides, I ended up having to work. My husband and I did make it out Tuesday night and observed the comet with binoculars and I took photos (until my batteries died). Neither of us could see the comet without optical aid. Here's the link to Tuesday evening's photos: http://flickr.com/gp/mossjon/26oD97 <http://flickr.com/gp/mossjon/26oD97> Not sure if I'm driving down to Powell tonight. Thanks, Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Folks, > > To enable rapid news releases to local media, I would appreciate any area reports on spotting or NOT spotting Comet PanSTARRS between Monday (March11) and Thursday (March 14). > > We are trying to determine if we should promote opening Powell this Friday March 15 (or other dates). > > If possible please ALSO send your report DIRECT to me at > > dhudgins@... > > because this is so much faster than the daily summary reports I receive from this Yahoo site. > > Negative reports are equally important, especially starting Tuesday March 12. If your careful search on a clear night does NOT spot the comet, we need to know this also. > > Many thanks! Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yesterday's show can be heard on KCUR's website at: http://kcur.org/post/stargazing-kc There is a place to FB share and leave comments. So, what would happen if people with FB pages asked their friends to listen and hopefully leave a favorable comment. Would this help generate more interest and air time for astrnonomy in KC.....therefore helping the ASKC. What if? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes Tom, It worked for me this morning with no problem. Nice video. Thanks. Gary On Fri, Mar 15, 2013 at 1:58 AM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Did you get it to work Gary? I have been able to get it using two > browsers, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome, plus I can get it on my > iPad. With Google Chrome, a window opens and the movie starts playing. > Right clicking on the video opens a small window to allow you to save it. > With Internet Explorer, the Media Player from Microsoft opens to play it, > but I can't find a way to save it. QuickTime plays it on the iPad, but I > can't save it there either. Anyone know how to save it on the iPad? > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > >________________________________ > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:41 PM > > >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet Pan-Starrs Video Download > > > >I can't get it to work Tom. I just get a black screen. > > > >Gary > > > >On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@... > >wrote: > > > >> ** > > >> > >> > >> I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you > >> can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched > on > >> a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: > >> > >> > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 > >> > >> Tom J. Martinez > >> > >> > >> > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Correct. -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 8:19 AM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum That's the box on the ledge inside with the 4 blue lights, correct? Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. After a couple of minutes, it came back on. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM To: askc Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any problems? The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it just be unplugged and then plugged back in? -scott (and Darrick) Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes and reset the breaker. After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. After a couple of minutes, it came back on. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM To: askc Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any problems? The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it just be unplugged and then plugged back in? -scott (and Darrick) Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Crestridge Elementary School, just west of Warrensburg, had a family reading night last night for their pre-K through 5th graders. They invited me to come share astronomy w/three groups of about 20-25 kids and adults in each. It was still daylight, so we stayed indoors and I shared several good beginner astronomy/space books with them and we did a few demos as well along w/some Q&A. Highlight of the evening was probably when one young man, about 3rd grade, walked into the room and the first words out of his mouth were "I expected you to be younger.". Had a good time and I think they enjoyed it as well. Grant Miller Warrensburg
Sounds like fun. I'm jealous. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > The night started incredible! > > It started shortly after sunset when we spotted Venus just to the upper right of the Moon... Then I remembered that Venus isn't supposed to be there! It was a weather balloon! We watched it for a good 20 minutes before seeing it explode in the eyepiece - Very Cool! > > Observed the comet through binos and the scope. Even out here it wasn't naked eye. Got some phone pics through the eyepiece that turned out pretty good. > > Around 10:00 some haze moved through but it cleared out around 11:00. > > Darrick knocked out a bunch of Herschel 400 objects while I logged a few more flat galaxies and a few more Minkowski planetaries! > > Around 1:30, the average SQM reading was 21.36! Wow! > > I ended up observing 4 different comets through the night. And we both got some 12.7 billion year old light in our eyes! (The Lynx Quasar) > > More haze started moving in around 3:00 and the dew suddenly soaked everything. Temp is only 34 but the wetness makes it feel colder. > > Calling it a night. > > Hope tomorrow night is just as good! > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:22:13 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Thursday at DSS > > Coming up on 6:30 and sky is beautiful out here!!! > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
I have uploaded my comet animation to Vimeo.com. Here is the link: https://vimeo.com/61870652 This is much better than YouTube and the quality is very good. A plus is the file size is smaller than on YouTube. My original is 48MB. The one I have on YouTube and in my Dropbox site is an Mp4 format at 28MB. On Vimeo it also Mp4 format, but it is 16MB. What kind of magic is this? Tom J. Martinez --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched on a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 > > Tom J. Martinez >
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Two questions from ASKC Facebook site: Question One "I have been trying to get in touch with someone from ASKC to discuss a possible star gazing session for Scout group. Can some one please get back to me ASAP? My email address is udayanapte@... and my name is Udayan Apte.Thanks,UA" I asked him if he used the contact email address from our website (I provided it to him in case he hadn't). And I wroteback saying I'd alsopass along hisrequest to the club. Question Two: Someone asked if Joe and Rick's radio appearance is on podcast or MP3 somewhere. They missed it. As did I and would love to hear it as well! Thanks, Cindy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending this message. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes and reset the breaker. > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > To: askc > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any problems? > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it just > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > -scott (and Darrick) > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
Duh. Guess it would help if I read my emails first. Yeah, I posted on FB that you guys were talking (radio) so hopefully people tuned in. As for the link to your radio appearance, I'll put that on FB as well as some people missed it and are eager to hear it. : )
Thanks,
Cindy
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From: Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:01 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Two Questions
Two questions from ASKC Facebook site:
Question One
"I have been trying to get in touch with someone from ASKC to discuss a possible star gazing session for Scout group. Can some one please get back to me ASAP? My email address is mailto:udayanapte%40gmail.com and my name is Udayan Apte. Thanks, UA"
I asked him if he used the contact email address from our website (I provided it to him in case he hadn't). And I wrote back saying I'd also pass along his request to the club.
Question Two:
Someone asked if Joe and Rick's radio appearance is on podcast or MP3 somewhere. They missed it. As did I and would love to hear it as well!
Thanks,
Cindy
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Thanks for putting the link on Facebook Cindy. I was able to download the talk and it is now part of the ASKC History. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:14 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Two Questions > > > >Duh. Guess it would help if I read my emails first. Yeah, I posted on FB that you guys were talking (radio) so hopefully people tuned in. As for the link to your radio appearance, I'll put that on FB as well as some people missed it and are eager to hear it. : ) > >Thanks, >Cindy > > >________________________________ >From: Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.comaskc@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:01 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Two Questions > > > > >Two questions from ASKC Facebook site: > >Question One >"I have been trying to get in touch with someone from ASKC to discuss a possible star gazing session for Scout group. Can some one please get back to me ASAP? My email address is mailto:udayanapte%40gmail.com and my name is Udayan Apte. Thanks, UA" >I asked him if he used the contact email address from our website (I provided it to him in case he hadn't). And I wrote back saying I'd also pass along his request to the club. > >Question Two: >Someone asked if Joe and Rick's radio appearance is on podcast or MP3 somewhere. They missed it. As did I and would love to hear it as well! > >Thanks, >Cindy > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring them. Jim Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending this message. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > and reset the breaker. > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > To: askc > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > problems? > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > just > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > -scott (and Darrick) > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Sorry to hear about the RV. Glad you are ok. I am smoking today so I don't think I will be making it. I hate to ask you to store the tools but thanks again. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good > viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I > was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped > to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all > practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. > Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring > them. > > Jim > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and > the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending > this message. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > > and reset the breaker. > > > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@ > > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > > problems? > > > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > > just > > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > > > -scott (and Darrick) > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
Thanks Cindy. And yes, I am a little behind on answering some emails and phone calls. Rita and I stopped at Verizon to pick out a new phone. At this point I am afraid that I will be put on a terrorist list against Sprint. I would write what I really think about Sprint, but I don't want to offend any eyes here. Even at the Sprint shop they couldn't figure out how to make my phone notify me of voice mail. My old phone would remind me every five minutes or so. I think the acronym is WTF? To add insult to things, I went out through the Yahoo Mail and found some good emails in Spam. They never came through my email. Didn't even give me a chance to say they were good or bad. One was from society member Gary Nigles asking about a loaner scope and my sister. I had a go around with Sprint last year asking who the .... decided that four rings was appropriate for me before the phone goes to voice mail. When I was a kid, we were taught nine rings minimum. I don't keep my phone on person 24/7...nerds this doesn't mean 3.42857 ha. Everyone will be caught up today. Joe Cindy Chesley wrote: > > Duh. Guess it would help if I read my emails first. Yeah, I posted on > FB that you guys were talking (radio) so hopefully people tuned in. As > for the link to your radio appearance, I'll put that on FB as well as > some people missed it and are eager to hear it. : ) > > Thanks, > Cindy > > > ________________________________ > From: Cindy Chesley <cindylchesley@... > <mailto:cindylchesley%40yahoo.com>> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>askc@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>> > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:01 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Two Questions > > > > > Two questions from ASKC Facebook site: > > Question One > "I have been trying to get in touch with someone from ASKC to discuss > a possible star gazing session for Scout group. Can some one please > get back to me ASAP? My email address is mailto:udayanapte%40gmail.com > and my name is Udayan Apte. Thanks, UA" > I asked him if he used the contact email address from our website (I > provided it to him in case he hadn't). And I wrote back saying I'd > also pass along his request to the club. > > Question Two: > Someone asked if Joe and Rick's radio appearance is on podcast or MP3 > somewhere. They missed it. As did I and would love to hear it as well! > > Thanks, > Cindy > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Well, I lost the crap shoot last night. Odds were we wouldn't see a thing. Rita and I arrived at UMKC around 5:00 with dinner and the movie "Silent Running" to an overcast sky. With the help of Carol and Charles Kennedy and John Fitzgerald, we opened the observatory. At or near 8pm there was a little, very little window of opportunity to do some viewing. We had about a dozen visitors, unfortunately none were students. At 9pm we got tired of fighting the strong winds that blew the tables over and moved the door panels! We did get a glimpse of the comet, but the clouds were thick and it was hard to tell if it was a star or what. That lasted just a couple of minutes. Total on deck: 20. Hope you fared better at Powell. Joe
GM is next week and haven't you heard smoking is hard on you, as per the Surgeon General? 8:) -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:48 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Sorry to hear about the RV. Glad you are ok. I am smoking today so I don't think I will be making it. I hate to ask you to store the tools but thanks again. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of > good > viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night > I > was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup > stopped > to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all > practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your > tools. > Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring > them. > > Jim > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and > the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending > this message. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 > > minutes > > and reset the breaker. > > > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid > > on. > > > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged > > the > > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it > > in. > > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@ > > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > > problems? > > > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > > just > > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > > > -scott (and Darrick) > > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
If you are a tennis player or have tennis balls to get rid of, I need them. It is part of an astronomy activity. Thanks, Joe
Sorry to hear Jim. At least you are ok. Where did it happen? How did the astro-trailer fare? We didn't do any observing night except naked eye. Family came down and we ended up watching "The Hunger Games" theater-in-the-park style. We were all home shortly after midnight. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:29:07 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring them. Jim Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending this message. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > and reset the breaker. > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > To: askc > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > problems? > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > just > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > -scott (and Darrick) > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Have you surveyed trash containers on the net posts at local tennis courts? Pickings may be slim until we get a few more warm days. I'll try to remember to bring a few to the next GM. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > If you are a tennis player or have tennis balls to get rid of, I need them. > > It is part of an astronomy activity. > > Thanks, > > Joe >
For the duty pair or their subs, the scout reservation is a rain or shine event and they will be there at sunset.
I think the duty pair is Budd/Manifold. I haven't seen anyone volunteer to help Dennis Budd. Jay did not get a replacement. On Mar 16, 2013 12:14 PM, "kings621" <kings621@...> wrote: > ** > > > For the duty pair or their subs, the scout reservation is a rain or shine > event and they will be there at sunset. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Three miles from home. Many of my hooks were tore out of place. The scope tipped over and the secondary cage ended up in the front of the trailer. The only real damage to the scope that I can see is one of the three balance wood blocks on the bottom was torn off. Should be an easy fix. May take it to Rick's for a professional assessment. Mirror and box were strapped down and cushioned with soft bags of clothing and a scope cover. Mirror was fine. This is the third Starmaster I have crash tested. I flipped a trailer in the late '90s with two Starmaster scopes in it. Both were fine. It pays to buy quality. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 10:55 AM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Sorry to hear Jim. At least you are ok. Where did it happen? How did the astro-trailer fare? We didn't do any observing night except naked eye. Family came down and we ended up watching "The Hunger Games" theater-in-the-park style. We were all home shortly after midnight. Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:29:07 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring them. Jim Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending this message. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > and reset the breaker. > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > To: askc > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > problems? > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > just > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > -scott (and Darrick) > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Alan: Not yet. I'll be checking each time I head to Warko and UMKC, there and the Plaaaza and maybe some high school. Thanks for collecting them.
Jim, glad that no one was hurt or too much damage was done to the scope, per you assessment. The new lights and the idiots that drive with every light they have on is a real pet peeve and gripe of mine. Rita's care and Whitey have electric mirrors and I turn them down towards the ground at night when brights bother me. I would like a ocular controlled laser weapon mounter on a turret to take of those coming at me and a few behind me. The fear of prison prevents me from acting on these thoughts. If they need that much light, pull over to the side, walk away leaving the keys in the ignition and take public transit. Nor do governments understand. I don't how many times I have been blinded by work crews with generator mounted lights and 10,000 strobes. Any night vision is instantly lost and you can't see. It's like multiple camera flashes being tripped. Good luck. Joe
The SAE and DOT were heavily lobbied to allow point source headlights. They are supposed to be aimed properly and might be with factory suspension and tires on cars that use them. but you have all sorts of mods that aim the lighting in different direction. The point lights are much more likely than sealed beam and the halogens with reflectors to blind people. But they just essentially allowed them to be put in w/o any further recommendations for restrictions about what you could modify, or some way to be sure this didn't happen. You know, we don't need any more stink'n gooverment regs, right. We can put the hydraulics on our cars and make them dance and noone should be able to tell us otherwise. On 3/16/2013 12:00 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > Jim, glad that no one was hurt or too much damage was done to the scope, > per you assessment. > > The new lights and the idiots that drive with every light they have on > is a real pet peeve and gripe of mine. Rita's care and Whitey have > electric mirrors and I turn them down towards the ground at night when > brights bother me. I would like a ocular controlled laser weapon > mounter on a turret to take of those coming at me and a few behind me. > > The fear of prison prevents me from acting on these thoughts. If they > need that much light, pull over to the side, walk away leaving the keys > in the ignition and take public transit. > > Nor do governments understand. I don't how many times I have been > blinded by work crews with generator mounted lights and 10,000 strobes. > Any night vision is instantly lost and you can't see. It's like multiple > camera flashes being tripped. > > > Good luck. > > Joe > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
So sorry to hear about your accident Jim and happy to hear you were not hurt. That's a bummer, I know how much you liked that RV. I guess your trailered scope is okay? It was nice seeing you at the DSS Tuesday night. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 9:29 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > >Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good >viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I >was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped >to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all >practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. >Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring >them. > >Jim > >Jim > >-----Original Message----- >From: Gray >Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > >Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and >the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending >this message. >Darrick > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> >> I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes >> and reset the breaker. >> >> After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. >> >> Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually >> working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. >> >> >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum >> >> I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the >> power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. >> After a couple of minutes, it came back on. >> >> Jim >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: s.kranz1@... >> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM >> To: askc >> Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum >> >> Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any >> problems? >> >> The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it >> just >> be unplugged and then plugged back in? >> >> -scott (and Darrick) >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >------------------------------------ > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If it is the scout troop from Parkville, 291 I think, then they crashed the JCCC group at Powell last night. Didn't make any offer to donate any fees either. By the time I figured out what was going on they had filled the dome with scouts and I didn't feel right kicking them out. I have no idea if they'll show up tonight. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 12:19 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scouts Tonight at Powell I think the duty pair is Budd/Manifold. I haven't seen anyone volunteer to help Dennis Budd. Jay did not get a replacement. On Mar 16, 2013 12:14 PM, "kings621" <kings621@...> wrote: > ** > > > For the duty pair or their subs, the scout reservation is a rain or > shine event and they will be there at sunset. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Dave Hudgins, Steve King, Randy Thompson and I hosted approximately 80 people last night at Powell. We opened up at 7:00 to see Comet PanSTARRS, but the clouds did not cooperate. It was clear practically everywhere in the sky except due west. Oh, well. However, we were able to look at the moon and Jupiter. Then, around 8:30 we opened up the Ruisinger and looked at M42 and other objects until we closed down about 10:00 PM. We had several people who came specifically to (not) see the comet and Bill Koch from JCCC had reserved Powell for Friday night for his astronomy class. However, we also got invaded by around 20-25 boy scouts who were camping in the park. Bill said don't worry about it, which I thought was most gracious of him. The computer and projector worked perfectly and, with the exception of not seeing the comet, we had a good night for all. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear no one was injured. Gary Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2013, at 9:29 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> wrote: > Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good > viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I > was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped > to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all > practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. > Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring > them. > > Jim > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and > the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending > this message. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > > and reset the breaker. > > > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@... > > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > > problems? > > > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > > just > > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > > > -scott (and Darrick) > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jim, I am so glad that you were not injured. Everything else is secondary. Besides, who else is going to heckle me at the board meetings and at the DSS? Actually, don't everyone jump up at once on that last silly remark. Glad you're safe. I'll look forward to more heckling from you! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary R. Pittman Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:19 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum So sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear no one was injured. Gary Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2013, at 9:29 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good > viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I > was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped > to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all > practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. > Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring > them. > > Jim > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and > the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending > this message. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > > and reset the breaker. > > > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@... > > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > > problems? > > > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > > just > > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > > > -scott (and Darrick) > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, we got lucky with a little sucker hole that allowed about three good, clear views of the comet with the bino's and 14". I found it with the 25x100's and yelled to Rita asking her to bring my jacket. I wanted her to get the first look before the stampede. A couple arrived early from St. Joseph looking for Dr. Wright. Where they got that, I have no idea, but is sounded good. Yes, I set them straight and said I was Professor Erroneous of Astronomy...actually, just Joe. The cops nearly spot lighted us from the chopper. It has been decades since I had watch Silent Running with Bruce Dern. Joe Rick Henderson wrote: > > Dave Hudgins, Steve King, Randy Thompson and I hosted approximately 80 > people last night at Powell. We opened up at 7:00 to see Comet PanSTARRS, > but the clouds did not cooperate. It was clear practically everywhere in > the sky except due west. Oh, well. > >
Jim, So glad you're okay. Sorry about your astro-van & damage to your Starmaster. With flipping your trailer in the 90's, your deer encounter & now this, I'm wondering about the number of lives you have left...  Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick: Must be in a loop and needs an exit routine. This is the second time I got this message. Joe Rick Henderson wrote: > > Dave Hudgins, Steve King, Randy Thompson and I hosted approximately 80 > people last night at Powell. We opened up at 7:00 to see Comet PanSTARRS, > but the clouds did not cooperate. It was clear practically everywhere in > the sky except due west. Oh, well. > > However, we were able to look at the moon and Jupiter. Then, around > 8:30 we > opened up the Ruisinger and looked at M42 and other objects until we > closed > down about 10:00 PM. > > We had several people who came specifically to (not) see the comet and > Bill > Koch from JCCC had reserved Powell for Friday night for his astronomy > class. > However, we also got invaded by around 20-25 boy scouts who were > camping in > the park. Bill said don't worry about it, which I thought was most > gracious > of him. > > The computer and projector worked perfectly and, with the exception of not > seeing the comet, we had a good night for all. > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Rick, do you even remember how to get to the DSS? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:23:59 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Jim, I am so glad that you were not injured. Everything else is secondary. Besides, who else is going to heckle me at the board meetings and at the DSS? Actually, don't everyone jump up at once on that last silly remark. Glad you're safe. I'll look forward to more heckling from you! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary R. Pittman Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:19 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum So sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear no one was injured. Gary Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2013, at 9:29 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@... <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good > viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I > was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped > to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all > practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. > Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring > them. > > Jim > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and > the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending > this message. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > > and reset the breaker. > > > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@... > > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > > problems? > > > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > > just > > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > > > -scott (and Darrick) > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sure. You take US 69 to Louisburg, take KS 68 east to Broadway… Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 4:50 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Rick, do you even remember how to get to the DSS? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:23:59 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Jim, I am so glad that you were not injured. Everything else is secondary. Besides, who else is going to heckle me at the board meetings and at the DSS? Actually, don't everyone jump up at once on that last silly remark. Glad you're safe. I'll look forward to more heckling from you! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Gary R. Pittman Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:19 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum So sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear no one was injured. Gary Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2013, at 9:29 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@... <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of good > viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night I > was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup stopped > to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all > practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your tools. > Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring > them. > > Jim > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and > the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending > this message. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 minutes > > and reset the breaker. > > > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid on. > > > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged the > > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it in. > > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@... > > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > > problems? > > > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > > just > > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > > > -scott (and Darrick) > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I don't play nearly as much tennis as I would like but I have two, well, they used to be cans but now they're made of plastic. Anyhow, I'll be happy to donate my balls to Astronomy. Wait, that doesn't sound right, does it? Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > If you are a tennis player or have tennis balls to get rid of, I need them. > > It is part of an astronomy activity. > > Thanks, > > Joe >
Thanks, guys. Night driving isn't my forte, especially after 19 laser surgeries. Try to be cautious. Getting old isn't for the feint of heart. Now, I have to wait and see what the insurance adjuster has to say. See you Board Members at the meeting next Monday. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 5:28 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Sure. You take US 69 to Louisburg, take KS 68 east to Broadway… Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 4:50 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Rick, do you even remember how to get to the DSS? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:23:59 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum Jim, I am so glad that you were not injured. Everything else is secondary. Besides, who else is going to heckle me at the board meetings and at the DSS? Actually, don't everyone jump up at once on that last silly remark. Glad you're safe. I'll look forward to more heckling from you! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Gary R. Pittman Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 3:19 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum So sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear no one was injured. Gary Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2013, at 9:29 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@... <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > Glad to hear. Sorry I missed you guys. I was there for three nights of > good > viewing. Should have stayed for one more night. On the way home last night > I > was blinded by a guy with his high beams on and plowed into a pickup > stopped > to make a left hand turn. My motor home is probably scrap metal for all > practical purposes. No injuries, so that's a good thing. Rescued your > tools. > Are you going to be at the GM meeting? If so, I'll try to remember o bring > them. > > Jim > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 6:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > Hey Jim, got down here around 3 and as Scott stated the lights were on and > the internet is working just fine as I hope you can tell from me sending > this message. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > I threw the breaker that all that stuff is connected to, waited 5 > > minutes > > and reset the breaker. > > > > After about 2 or 3 minutes of various lights flashing, all 4 are solid > > on. > > > > Darrick will have to try again when he gets back to see if its actually > > working. I just have my old laptop with me and it doesn't have WiFi. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:27:18 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > I had trouble with it this week, as well. Got the ladder and unplugged > > the > > power cord from the router. Left it off for a minute and replugged it > > in. > > After a couple of minutes, it came back on. > > > > Jim > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@... > > Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:09 AM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] ATTN: Jim Ketchum > > > > Apparently the WiFi is not working out here. Are you aware of any > > problems? > > > > The lights on the modem(?) blink in all kinds of configurations. Can it > > just > > be unplugged and then plugged back in? > > > > -scott (and Darrick) > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! 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I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period.
Joe Alburty
C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)
Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06.
CK11L040
Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon
h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt.
2013 03 18 010000 00 35 05.6 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.21 001.9 099 +11 -07 0.34 056 +59
2013 03 19 010000 00 35 17.5 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 4.99 000.8 102 +11 -07 0.44 068 +67
2013 03 20 010000 00 35 20.3 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.78 359.9 104 +12 -07 0.53 079 +71
2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.0 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.59 359.1 106 +12 -07 0.62 090 +69
2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.0 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.42 358.5 108 +12 -06 0.72 101 +63
2013 03 23 010000 00 34 51.7 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.25 357.9 110 +13 -06 0.80 112 +54
2013 03 24 010000 00 34 33.9 +25 00 49 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.10 357.5 112 +13 -06 0.87 123 +44
2013 03 25 010000 00 34 13.4 +26 37 39 1.218 0.531 25.3 53.4 3.2 3.96 357.1 114 +13 -06 0.94 134 +33
2013 03 26 010000 00 33 51.0 +28 11 13 1.226 0.553 26.3 53.1 3.4 3.83 356.8 116 +13 -06 0.98 145 +21
2013 03 27 010000 00 33 27.0 +29 41 46 1.235 0.575 27.3 52.8 3.6 3.71 356.6 118 +13 -06 1.00 153 +09
2013 03 28 010000 00 33 01.9 +31 09 31 1.243 0.597 28.3 52.4 3.7 3.60 356.4 119 +13 -05 0.99 157 -03
2013 03 29 010000 00 32 35.9 +32 34 41 1.251 0.619 29.3 52.1 3.9 3.49 356.3 121 +14 -05 0.97 154 -16
2013 03 30 010000 00 32 09.4 +33 57 28 1.259 0.641 30.3 51.8 4.1 3.40 356.2 123 +14 -05 0.91 145 -28
2013 03 31 010000 00 31 42.5 +35 18 02 1.268 0.663 31.3 51.4 4.2 3.31 356.1 124 +14 -05 0.83 134 -40
2013 04 01 010000 00 31 15.4 +36 36 32 1.276 0.685 32.2 51.1 4.4 3.22 356.0 126 +14 -05 0.74 122 -52
2013 04 02 010000 00 30 48.0 +37 53 09 1.284 0.707 33.2 50.7 4.5 3.15 356.0 128 +14 -04 0.63 110 -62
2013 04 03 010000 00 30 20.6 +39 07 59 1.292 0.729 34.2 50.4 4.7 3.08 356.0 129 +14 -04 0.52 099 -68
2013 04 04 010000 00 29 53.1 +40 21 10 1.301 0.751 35.1 50.0 4.8 3.01 355.9 131 +14 -04 0.40 087 -67
2013 04 05 010000 00 29 25.5 +41 32 49 1.309 0.772 36.0 49.7 5.0 2.95 355.9 132 +14 -04 0.30 076 -61
2013 04 06 010000 00 28 57.8 +42 43 03 1.317 0.794 37.0 49.3 5.1 2.89 355.9 134 +14 -04 0.20 065 -51
2013 04 07 010000 00 28 30.0 +43 51 56 1.326 0.815 37.9 48.9 5.2 2.84 355.9 135 +15 -03 0.12 056 -40
I don't have the exact azimuth but I do know that is a bit north of 270 degrees On Mar 17, 2013 9:50 PM, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS > over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it > relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I > went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet > C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not > close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period. > > Joe Alburty > > C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) > > Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06. > > CK11L040 > Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon > h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt. > 2013 03 18 010000 00 35 05.6 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.21 > 001.9 099 +11 -07 0.34 056 +59 > 2013 03 19 010000 00 35 17.5 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 4.99 > 000.8 102 +11 -07 0.44 068 +67 > 2013 03 20 010000 00 35 20.3 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.78 > 359.9 104 +12 -07 0.53 079 +71 > 2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.0 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.59 > 359.1 106 +12 -07 0.62 090 +69 > 2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.0 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.42 > 358.5 108 +12 -06 0.72 101 +63 > 2013 03 23 010000 00 34 51.7 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.25 > 357.9 110 +13 -06 0.80 112 +54 > 2013 03 24 010000 00 34 33.9 +25 00 49 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.10 > 357.5 112 +13 -06 0.87 123 +44 > 2013 03 25 010000 00 34 13.4 +26 37 39 1.218 0.531 25.3 53.4 3.2 3.96 > 357.1 114 +13 -06 0.94 134 +33 > 2013 03 26 010000 00 33 51.0 +28 11 13 1.226 0.553 26.3 53.1 3.4 3.83 > 356.8 116 +13 -06 0.98 145 +21 > 2013 03 27 010000 00 33 27.0 +29 41 46 1.235 0.575 27.3 52.8 3.6 3.71 > 356.6 118 +13 -06 1.00 153 +09 > 2013 03 28 010000 00 33 01.9 +31 09 31 1.243 0.597 28.3 52.4 3.7 3.60 > 356.4 119 +13 -05 0.99 157 -03 > 2013 03 29 010000 00 32 35.9 +32 34 41 1.251 0.619 29.3 52.1 3.9 3.49 > 356.3 121 +14 -05 0.97 154 -16 > 2013 03 30 010000 00 32 09.4 +33 57 28 1.259 0.641 30.3 51.8 4.1 3.40 > 356.2 123 +14 -05 0.91 145 -28 > 2013 03 31 010000 00 31 42.5 +35 18 02 1.268 0.663 31.3 51.4 4.2 3.31 > 356.1 124 +14 -05 0.83 134 -40 > 2013 04 01 010000 00 31 15.4 +36 36 32 1.276 0.685 32.2 51.1 4.4 3.22 > 356.0 126 +14 -05 0.74 122 -52 > 2013 04 02 010000 00 30 48.0 +37 53 09 1.284 0.707 33.2 50.7 4.5 3.15 > 356.0 128 +14 -04 0.63 110 -62 > 2013 04 03 010000 00 30 20.6 +39 07 59 1.292 0.729 34.2 50.4 4.7 3.08 > 356.0 129 +14 -04 0.52 099 -68 > 2013 04 04 010000 00 29 53.1 +40 21 10 1.301 0.751 35.1 50.0 4.8 3.01 > 355.9 131 +14 -04 0.40 087 -67 > 2013 04 05 010000 00 29 25.5 +41 32 49 1.309 0.772 36.0 49.7 5.0 2.95 > 355.9 132 +14 -04 0.30 076 -61 > 2013 04 06 010000 00 28 57.8 +42 43 03 1.317 0.794 37.0 49.3 5.1 2.89 > 355.9 134 +14 -04 0.20 065 -51 > 2013 04 07 010000 00 28 30.0 +43 51 56 1.326 0.815 37.9 48.9 5.2 2.84 > 355.9 135 +15 -03 0.12 056 -40 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sorry - you may need to go to the Yahoo Group website to view this message correctly. Select 'View with Fixed Width Font' and 'Unwrap Text'. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote: > > I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period. > > Joe Alburty > > > C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) > > Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06. > > CK11L040 > Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon > h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt. > 2013 03 18 010000 00 35 05.6 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.21 001.9 099 +11 -07 0.34 056 +59 > 2013 03 19 010000 00 35 17.5 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 4.99 000.8 102 +11 -07 0.44 068 +67 > 2013 03 20 010000 00 35 20.3 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.78 359.9 104 +12 -07 0.53 079 +71 > 2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.0 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.59 359.1 106 +12 -07 0.62 090 +69 > 2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.0 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.42 358.5 108 +12 -06 0.72 101 +63 > 2013 03 23 010000 00 34 51.7 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.25 357.9 110 +13 -06 0.80 112 +54 > 2013 03 24 010000 00 34 33.9 +25 00 49 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.10 357.5 112 +13 -06 0.87 123 +44 > 2013 03 25 010000 00 34 13.4 +26 37 39 1.218 0.531 25.3 53.4 3.2 3.96 357.1 114 +13 -06 0.94 134 +33 > 2013 03 26 010000 00 33 51.0 +28 11 13 1.226 0.553 26.3 53.1 3.4 3.83 356.8 116 +13 -06 0.98 145 +21 > 2013 03 27 010000 00 33 27.0 +29 41 46 1.235 0.575 27.3 52.8 3.6 3.71 356.6 118 +13 -06 1.00 153 +09 > 2013 03 28 010000 00 33 01.9 +31 09 31 1.243 0.597 28.3 52.4 3.7 3.60 356.4 119 +13 -05 0.99 157 -03 > 2013 03 29 010000 00 32 35.9 +32 34 41 1.251 0.619 29.3 52.1 3.9 3.49 356.3 121 +14 -05 0.97 154 -16 > 2013 03 30 010000 00 32 09.4 +33 57 28 1.259 0.641 30.3 51.8 4.1 3.40 356.2 123 +14 -05 0.91 145 -28 > 2013 03 31 010000 00 31 42.5 +35 18 02 1.268 0.663 31.3 51.4 4.2 3.31 356.1 124 +14 -05 0.83 134 -40 > 2013 04 01 010000 00 31 15.4 +36 36 32 1.276 0.685 32.2 51.1 4.4 3.22 356.0 126 +14 -05 0.74 122 -52 > 2013 04 02 010000 00 30 48.0 +37 53 09 1.284 0.707 33.2 50.7 4.5 3.15 356.0 128 +14 -04 0.63 110 -62 > 2013 04 03 010000 00 30 20.6 +39 07 59 1.292 0.729 34.2 50.4 4.7 3.08 356.0 129 +14 -04 0.52 099 -68 > 2013 04 04 010000 00 29 53.1 +40 21 10 1.301 0.751 35.1 50.0 4.8 3.01 355.9 131 +14 -04 0.40 087 -67 > 2013 04 05 010000 00 29 25.5 +41 32 49 1.309 0.772 36.0 49.7 5.0 2.95 355.9 132 +14 -04 0.30 076 -61 > 2013 04 06 010000 00 28 57.8 +42 43 03 1.317 0.794 37.0 49.3 5.1 2.89 355.9 134 +14 -04 0.20 065 -51 > 2013 04 07 010000 00 28 30.0 +43 51 56 1.326 0.815 37.9 48.9 5.2 2.84 355.9 135 +15 -03 0.12 056 -40 >
For what time in the evening though? The comet is gradually moving north, but as the Earth rotates, the comet will move north in azimuth as it gets lower in the sky during one night.
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From: "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:50:01
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Subject: [ASKC] PANSTARRS Azimuth
I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period.
Joe Alburty
C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)
Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06.
CK11L040
Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon
h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt.
2013 03 18 010000 00 35 05.6 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.21 001.9 099 +11 -07 0.34 056 +59
2013 03 19 010000 00 35 17.5 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 4.99 000.8 102 +11 -07 0.44 068 +67
2013 03 20 010000 00 35 20.3 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.78 359.9 104 +12 -07 0.53 079 +71
2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.0 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.59 359.1 106 +12 -07 0.62 090 +69
2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.0 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.42 358.5 108 +12 -06 0.72 101 +63
2013 03 23 010000 00 34 51.7 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.25 357.9 110 +13 -06 0.80 112 +54
2013 03 24 010000 00 34 33.9 +25 00 49 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.10 357.5 112 +13 -06 0.87 123 +44
2013 03 25 010000 00 34 13.4 +26 37 39 1.218 0.531 25.3 53.4 3.2 3.96 357.1 114 +13 -06 0.94 134 +33
2013 03 26 010000 00 33 51.0 +28 11 13 1.226 0.553 26.3 53.1 3.4 3.83 356.8 116 +13 -06 0.98 145 +21
2013 03 27 010000 00 33 27.0 +29 41 46 1.235 0.575 27.3 52.8 3.6 3.71 356.6 118 +13 -06 1.00 153 +09
2013 03 28 010000 00 33 01.9 +31 09 31 1.243 0.597 28.3 52.4 3.7 3.60 356.4 119 +13 -05 0.99 157 -03
2013 03 29 010000 00 32 35.9 +32 34 41 1.251 0.619 29.3 52.1 3.9 3.49 356.3 121 +14 -05 0.97 154 -16
2013 03 30 010000 00 32 09.4 +33 57 28 1.259 0.641 30.3 51.8 4.1 3.40 356.2 123 +14 -05 0.91 145 -28
2013 03 31 010000 00 31 42.5 +35 18 02 1.268 0.663 31.3 51.4 4.2 3.31 356.1 124 +14 -05 0.83 134 -40
2013 04 01 010000 00 31 15.4 +36 36 32 1.276 0.685 32.2 51.1 4.4 3.22 356.0 126 +14 -05 0.74 122 -52
2013 04 02 010000 00 30 48.0 +37 53 09 1.284 0.707 33.2 50.7 4.5 3.15 356.0 128 +14 -04 0.63 110 -62
2013 04 03 010000 00 30 20.6 +39 07 59 1.292 0.729 34.2 50.4 4.7 3.08 356.0 129 +14 -04 0.52 099 -68
2013 04 04 010000 00 29 53.1 +40 21 10 1.301 0.751 35.1 50.0 4.8 3.01 355.9 131 +14 -04 0.40 087 -67
2013 04 05 010000 00 29 25.5 +41 32 49 1.309 0.772 36.0 49.7 5.0 2.95 355.9 132 +14 -04 0.30 076 -61
2013 04 06 010000 00 28 57.8 +42 43 03 1.317 0.794 37.0 49.3 5.1 2.89 355.9 134 +14 -04 0.20 065 -51
2013 04 07 010000 00 28 30.0 +43 51 56 1.326 0.815 37.9 48.9 5.2 2.84 355.9 135 +15 -03 0.12 056 -40
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Joe, I finally loaded it into Stellarium, and it shows tomorrow at 20:15 it is just past azimuth 286 degrees (<9 degrees elevation) and at 20:30 it is just past 288 degrees (a bit higher than 6 degrees elevation). Denise On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 10:21 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > For what time in the evening though? The comet is gradually moving north, > but as the Earth rotates, the comet will move north in azimuth as it gets > lower in the sky during one night. > > > > > > Sent on the SprintŽ Now Network from my BlackBerryŽ > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 02:50:01 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] PANSTARRS Azimuth > > > > I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS > over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it > relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I > went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet > C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not > close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period. > > > > Joe Alburty > > > > > > C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) > > > > Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06. > > > > CK11L040 > > Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 > Sky Motion Object Sun Moon > > h m s > "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt. > > 2013 03 18 010000 00 35 05.6 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 > 5.21 001.9 099 +11 -07 0.34 056 +59 > > 2013 03 19 010000 00 35 17.5 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 > 4.99 000.8 102 +11 -07 0.44 068 +67 > > 2013 03 20 010000 00 35 20.3 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 > 4.78 359.9 104 +12 -07 0.53 079 +71 > > 2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.0 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 > 4.59 359.1 106 +12 -07 0.62 090 +69 > > 2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.0 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 > 4.42 358.5 108 +12 -06 0.72 101 +63 > > 2013 03 23 010000 00 34 51.7 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 > 4.25 357.9 110 +13 -06 0.80 112 +54 > > 2013 03 24 010000 00 34 33.9 +25 00 49 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 > 4.10 357.5 112 +13 -06 0.87 123 +44 > > 2013 03 25 010000 00 34 13.4 +26 37 39 1.218 0.531 25.3 53.4 3.2 > 3.96 357.1 114 +13 -06 0.94 134 +33 > > 2013 03 26 010000 00 33 51.0 +28 11 13 1.226 0.553 26.3 53.1 3.4 > 3.83 356.8 116 +13 -06 0.98 145 +21 > > 2013 03 27 010000 00 33 27.0 +29 41 46 1.235 0.575 27.3 52.8 3.6 > 3.71 356.6 118 +13 -06 1.00 153 +09 > > 2013 03 28 010000 00 33 01.9 +31 09 31 1.243 0.597 28.3 52.4 3.7 > 3.60 356.4 119 +13 -05 0.99 157 -03 > > 2013 03 29 010000 00 32 35.9 +32 34 41 1.251 0.619 29.3 52.1 3.9 > 3.49 356.3 121 +14 -05 0.97 154 -16 > > 2013 03 30 010000 00 32 09.4 +33 57 28 1.259 0.641 30.3 51.8 4.1 > 3.40 356.2 123 +14 -05 0.91 145 -28 > > 2013 03 31 010000 00 31 42.5 +35 18 02 1.268 0.663 31.3 51.4 4.2 > 3.31 356.1 124 +14 -05 0.83 134 -40 > > 2013 04 01 010000 00 31 15.4 +36 36 32 1.276 0.685 32.2 51.1 4.4 > 3.22 356.0 126 +14 -05 0.74 122 -52 > > 2013 04 02 010000 00 30 48.0 +37 53 09 1.284 0.707 33.2 50.7 4.5 > 3.15 356.0 128 +14 -04 0.63 110 -62 > > 2013 04 03 010000 00 30 20.6 +39 07 59 1.292 0.729 34.2 50.4 4.7 > 3.08 356.0 129 +14 -04 0.52 099 -68 > > 2013 04 04 010000 00 29 53.1 +40 21 10 1.301 0.751 35.1 50.0 4.8 > 3.01 355.9 131 +14 -04 0.40 087 -67 > > 2013 04 05 010000 00 29 25.5 +41 32 49 1.309 0.772 36.0 49.7 5.0 > 2.95 355.9 132 +14 -04 0.30 076 -61 > > 2013 04 06 010000 00 28 57.8 +42 43 03 1.317 0.794 37.0 49.3 5.1 > 2.89 355.9 134 +14 -04 0.20 065 -51 > > 2013 04 07 010000 00 28 30.0 +43 51 56 1.326 0.815 37.9 48.9 5.2 > 2.84 355.9 135 +15 -03 0.12 056 -40 > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
One of the easiest ways to view large videos is to right-click them and then do a "save target as" and save it to your desktop then you can just double-click it to bring it up in a viewer. --- On Fri, 3/15/13, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet Pan-Starrs Video Download To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, March 15, 2013, 1:58 AM Did you get it to work Gary? I have been able to get it using two browsers, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome, plus I can get it on my iPad. With Google Chrome, a window opens and the movie starts playing. Right clicking on the video opens a small window to allow you to save it. With Internet Explorer, the Media Player from Microsoft opens to play it, but I can't find a way to save it. QuickTime plays it on the iPad, but I can't save it there either. Anyone know how to save it on the iPad? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:41 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet Pan-Starrs Video Download > >I can't get it to work Tom. I just get a black screen. > >Gary > >On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> I was really unhappy with the quality of my video on YouTube, so now you >> can download the high resolution version to your computer. Best watched on >> a large 1920 X 1080 computer screen. Just click on the link: >> >> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet%20Pan%20Staars%2C%20%20Moon%20%20and%20the%20Zodiacal%20Light.mp4 >> >> Tom J. Martinez >> >> >> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was just on FaceBook and noticed the CPU meter in Task Manager pegged at 100% when on the FB page. I even unplugged the network cable and changed from tab to tab in IE. Interesting to see the meter go down when I selected another tab and go up when I went back to the FB tab. Mind you, not on the internet.....unplugged! Anyone else experience a complete slow down on FB? Thanks, Joe
On 3/17/2013 10:30 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > I was just on FaceBook and noticed the CPU meter in Task Manager pegged > at 100% when on the FB page. I even unplugged the network cable and > changed from tab to tab in IE. Interesting to see the meter go down > when I selected another tab and go up when I went back to the FB tab. > Mind you, not on the internet.....unplugged! > > Anyone else experience a complete slow down on FB? > > Thanks, > > Joe > Many of the pages like this will go nuts when you disrupt their connection to a good connection to the mother ship. FB + Firefox after a few hours is pretty much useless. I have killed all the windows and left an open tab, and it can take 16 min or so for whatever FB has started to die off and have the usage to to 0. I wish there were system diagnostic tools similar to OS tools for looking at processes, threads and network connections. Of course in FB which is a huge pile of Java code, we don't need nostink'n tools like that. BTW I can't run yahoo's new home page on FB very reliably on some platforms, it goes into script busy detected mode and looping after a minute or two with all the advertisements on the page. I presume you know you should be using Firefox and adblock + to get rid of a lot of crap? BTW, the Star's paywall can be gotten around by using either chrome or firefox incognito browsing. I used to be able to peruse the Star, but the new "look" is totally tabloid, and the paywall boots me off a regular browser after 2 or three stories. With incognito browsing, all windows are totally walled off from cookies and all probes which so far the paywall guys have to tolerate if they want any web traffic to land at all. On an astronomy note, did anyone ever find the answer to where the comet it is, and how high? I am trying each night but so far no joy. jim jim
Scott, Please explain how the comet apparently "moves north" as the earth rotates. I think I understand how the moon does this because it's relatively close by, but the Sun, comets, and background stars should be far enough away for this effect not to be noticed. Right? Joe
**My wife, Betty, received this email from a Girls Scout Leader regarding their Day Camp in Holt, MO 7/22-7-26. *Carroll Iorg* *President, Astronomical League* *9201 Ward Parkway, Suite 100* *Kansas City, MO 64114* *www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/> ** ** ** *From:* terdool123@... [mailto:terdool123@...] *Sent:* Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:55 PM *To:* biorg@... *Subject:* Girl Scout Day Camp**** ** ** Good afternoon, My name is Teri Dooley and I am a Girl Scout leader and Day Camp Director for our girls in the northland. I was wondering if you have such a program or some young adults that may be interested in showing the girls or teaching them something cool about the stars, planets, ect. **** Our Day Camp is in July from the 22nd to the 26 from 9 am to 3 pm in Holt MO.**** Our theme this year is Girl Scouts in Space. Most of our programs are about space, aliens, planets, and so on. We are going to let the girls make a robot out of recycling items, we are playing find the alien throughout the day, making slime, and things about looking into the future, and making preiscopes.**** If you have some kind of cool activity, hands on actities, for ages from kindergaden to 6th grade, anything you think would be of interest to them please let me know. I am trying to contact local places to help us. Also if we need to help with supplies or gas for the ride we will do our best at providing them. Our budget is limited due to being a non profit organization. We try to gather people to help that will either donate their time or needs some time working with youth to train them. **** Please let me know if you can help in any way.**** Thanks for your time,**** Teri Dooley**** 816-876-7397**** 816-453-1320**** terdool123@...**** **** -- *Carroll Iorg* *President, Astronomical League* *9201 Ward Parkway, Suite 100* *Kansas City, MO 64114* *www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I POSTED A REQUEST SEVERAL TIMES FOR ANYONE WILLING TO HELP WITH THEIR DAY TIME EVENT. THE EVENT IS 9AM-3PM. THERE WERE NO REPLIES. THEY AREA ALSO WANTING MULTIPLE DAYS!
I SENT A MESSAGE TO TERI LAST NIGHT CONFIRMING THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE A VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT. SHE WAS TRYING TO GET A STARLAB OR SIMILAR PROJECTION.
I INFORMED HER THAT IT WAS PRIMARILY DUE TO THE DAY TIME HOURS DURING THE WEEK THAT WE COULDN'T MEET HER REQUEST.
WHILE IT MIGHT BE A FEW MILES FROM MY HOUSE, I WORK TOO AND AM NOT IN A POSITION JUST TO TAKE TIME OFF TO DO THIS EVENT FOR AN ENTIRE DAY(S). TO PUT IT BLUNTLY, I AM TRYING TO BUILD UP TIME AND MONEY FOR A SHORT VACATION EVEN IF IT IS ONLY FOR FOUR DAYS.
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From: Carroll Iorg <Carroll-Iorg@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 10:34 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: FW: Girl Scout Day Camp Holt MO 7/22-7-26, 9-3
**My wife, Betty, received this email from a Girls Scout Leader regarding
their Day Camp in Holt, MO 7/22-7-26.
*Carroll Iorg*
*President, Astronomical League*
*9201 Ward Parkway, Suite 100*
*Kansas City, MO 64114*
*www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/>
**
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*From:* mailto:terdool123%40aol.com [mailto:mailto:terdool123%40aol.com]
*Sent:* Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:55 PM
*To:* mailto:biorg%40kc.rr.com
*Subject:* Girl Scout Day Camp****
** **
Good afternoon, My name is Teri Dooley and I am a Girl Scout leader and Day
Camp Director for our girls in the northland. I was wondering if you have
such a program or some young adults that may be interested in showing the
girls or teaching them something cool about the stars, planets, ect. ****
Our Day Camp is in July from the 22nd to the 26 from 9 am to 3 pm in Holt
MO.****
Our theme this year is Girl Scouts in Space. Most of our programs are about
space, aliens, planets, and so on. We are going to let the girls make a
robot out of recycling items, we are playing find the alien throughout the
day, making slime, and things about looking into the future, and making
preiscopes.****
If you have some kind of cool activity, hands on actities, for ages from
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Joe, that's not right. Comets and some asteriods can orbit the sun in any direction. In this case, PanSTARRS came in from the Oort cloud, so it's orbit can be in just about any direction and because the earth is also orbiting around the sun, both the comet's and the earth's orbits add to it's speedy movement in the sky. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joe Alburty <jalburty@unicom.net> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 8:39 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: PANSTARRS Azimuth > > > >Scott, >Please explain how the comet apparently "moves north" as the earth rotates. I think I understand how the moon does this because it's relatively close by, but the Sun, comets, and background stars should be far enough away for this effect not to be noticed. Right? >Joe > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The graphic image in this link shows the movement of the comet in the West moving to the North: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance?pos=left Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 8:39 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: PANSTARRS Azimuth > > > >Scott, >Please explain how the comet apparently "moves north" as the earth rotates. I think I understand how the moon does this because it's relatively close by, but the Sun, comets, and background stars should be far enough away for this effect not to be noticed. Right? >Joe > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I just ran one and got this. Seems to be moving south??
C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)
Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06.
CK11L040
Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon
h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt.
2013 03 18 010000 00 35 06.4 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.22 001.9 263 +14 +13 0.34 056 -21
2013 03 19 010000 00 35 18.3 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 5.00 000.8 262 +16 +13 0.44 068 -26
2013 03 20 010000 00 35 21.1 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.80 359.8 261 +18 +14 0.53 079 -30
2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.8 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.61 359.1 260 +20 +14 0.62 090 -33
2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.9 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.43 358.4 259 +21 +14 0.72 101 -35
2013 03 23 010000 00 34 52.5 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.27 357.9 258 +23 +15 0.80 112 -35
2013 03 24 010000 00 34 34.7 +25 00 50 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.12 357.4 257 +25 +15 0.87 123 -34
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote:
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> I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period.
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Joe, I tried this and I see a slight movement in the meter when I go to FB, but it goes back down pretty quick and stays there. I am using Chrome, my favorite browser at this point in time, what browser are you using? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> >To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 12:30 AM >Subject: [ASKC] FB Question > > > >I was just on FaceBook and noticed the CPU meter in Task Manager pegged >at 100% when on the FB page. I even unplugged the network cable and >changed from tab to tab in IE. Interesting to see the meter go down >when I selected another tab and go up when I went back to the FB tab. >Mind you, not on the internet.....unplugged! > >Anyone else experience a complete slow down on FB? > >Thanks, > >Joe > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
True, Tom, but I was meaning that as the night progresses (in 1 night) the comet moves north in azimuth. What i was trying to say, o bjects don't drop straight down to the horizon, in the westerern sky they swing to the north (right) so they are the same distance from Polaris. When they rise in the east they swing up and to the south (right) in azimuth as thry rise. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 11:21:18 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: PANSTARRS Azimuth The graphic image in this link shows the movement of the comet in the West moving to the North: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance?pos=left Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joe Alburty < jalburty@... > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 8:39 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: PANSTARRS Azimuth > > > >Scott, >Please explain how the comet apparently "moves north" as the earth rotates. I think I understand how the moon does this because it's relatively close by, but the Sun, comets, and background stars should be far enough away for this effect not to be noticed. Right? >Joe > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
hmmmmmm I don't know how you got those azimuth numbers? This shows that the comet is already left of west (270) and moving further south every night. Don't know how that works. Tonight, from Raymore, MO: at 7:45 pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 00 :45 UTC), the comet will be at altitude 14 .2 degrees, azimuth 279 .3 at 8:00pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 01:00UTC), the comet will be at altitude 11.3 degrees, azimuth 281.6 at 8:15 pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 01:15 UTC), the comet will be at altitude 8 .4 degrees, azimuth 283.8 at 8:3 0pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 01:3 0UTC), the comet will be at altitude 5.6 degrees, azimuth 286 .0 Tomorrow night, from Raymore, MO: at 7:45pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 00:45UTC), the comet will be at altitude 14.6 degrees, azimuth 281.6 at 8:00pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 01:00UTC), the comet will be at altitude 11.7 degrees, azimuth 283 .8 at 8:15pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 01:15UTC), the comet will be at altitude 8.9 degrees, azimuth 286 .0 at 8:30pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 01:30UTC), the comet will be at altitude 6 .1 degrees, azimuth 288 .3 ....see the movement? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Lehman" <alehman@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 11:30:22 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: PANSTARRS Azimuth I just ran one and got this. Seems to be moving south?? C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06. CK11L040 Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt. 2013 03 18 010000 00 35 06.4 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.22 001.9 263 +14 +13 0.34 056 -21 2013 03 19 010000 00 35 18.3 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 5.00 000.8 262 +16 +13 0.44 068 -26 2013 03 20 010000 00 35 21.1 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.80 359.8 261 +18 +14 0.53 079 -30 2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.8 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.61 359.1 260 +20 +14 0.62 090 -33 2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.9 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.43 358.4 259 +21 +14 0.72 101 -35 2013 03 23 010000 00 34 52.5 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.27 357.9 258 +23 +15 0.80 112 -35 2013 03 24 010000 00 34 34.7 +25 00 50 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.12 357.4 257 +25 +15 0.87 123 -34 --- In ASKC@...m , "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote: > > I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period. > > Joe Alburty > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I did it by entering my longitude as degrees east instead of west. I think this run might be better.
C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)
Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06.
CK11L040
Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon
h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt.
2013 03 18 010000 00 35 05.6 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.21 001.9 279 +11 -07 0.34 056 +59
2013 03 19 010000 00 35 17.5 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 4.99 000.8 281 +11 -07 0.44 068 +66
2013 03 20 010000 00 35 20.3 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.78 359.9 284 +12 -07 0.53 079 +70
2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.0 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.59 359.1 286 +12 -07 0.62 090 +69
2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.0 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.42 358.5 288 +12 -06 0.72 101 +62
2013 03 23 010000 00 34 51.7 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.25 357.9 290 +13 -06 0.80 112 +54
2013 03 24 010000 00 34 33.9 +25 00 49 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.10 357.5 292 +13 -06 0.87 123 +43
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote:
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> hmmmmmm I don't know how you got those azimuth numbers?
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> This shows that the comet is already left of west (270) and moving further south every night. Don't know how that works.
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> at 8:15 pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 01:15 UTC), the comet will be at altitude 8 .4 degrees, azimuth 283.8
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> at 8:15pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 01:15UTC), the comet will be at altitude 8.9 degrees, azimuth 286 .0
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> From: "Alan Lehman" <alehman@...>
> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 11:30:22 AM
> Subject: [ASKC] Re: PANSTARRS Azimuth
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> I just ran one and got this. Seems to be moving south??
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> Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06.
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> CK11L040
> Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon
> h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt.
> 2013 03 18 010000 00 35 06.4 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.22 001.9 263 +14 +13 0.34 056 -21
> 2013 03 19 010000 00 35 18.3 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 5.00 000.8 262 +16 +13 0.44 068 -26
> 2013 03 20 010000 00 35 21.1 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.80 359.8 261 +18 +14 0.53 079 -30
> 2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.8 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.61 359.1 260 +20 +14 0.62 090 -33
> 2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.9 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.43 358.4 259 +21 +14 0.72 101 -35
> 2013 03 23 010000 00 34 52.5 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.27 357.9 258 +23 +15 0.80 112 -35
> 2013 03 24 010000 00 34 34.7 +25 00 50 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.12 357.4 257 +25 +15 0.87 123 -34
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> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@> wrote:
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Okay..that looks much better. I actually just entered Powell's observatory number, 649. Maybe that's buggy, or whatever. Thanks so much for all the great answers to my question. Joe On 3/18/2013 1:34 PM, Alan Lehman wrote: > I did it by entering my longitude as degrees east instead of west. I think this run might be better. > > > C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) > > Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06. > > CK11L040 > Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon > h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt. > 2013 03 18 010000 00 35 05.6 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.21 001.9 279 +11 -07 0.34 056 +59 > 2013 03 19 010000 00 35 17.5 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 4.99 000.8 281 +11 -07 0.44 068 +66 > 2013 03 20 010000 00 35 20.3 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.78 359.9 284 +12 -07 0.53 079 +70 > 2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.0 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.59 359.1 286 +12 -07 0.62 090 +69 > 2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.0 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.42 358.5 288 +12 -06 0.72 101 +62 > 2013 03 23 010000 00 34 51.7 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.25 357.9 290 +13 -06 0.80 112 +54 > 2013 03 24 010000 00 34 33.9 +25 00 49 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.10 357.5 292 +13 -06 0.87 123 +43 > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> >> >> hmmmmmm I don't know� how you got those azimuth numbers? >> >> >> >> This shows that the comet is already left of west (270) and moving further south every night. Don't know how that works. >> >> >> >> Tonight, from Raymore, MO: >> >> at 7:45 pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 00 :45 UTC), the comet will be at altitude 14 .2 degrees, azimuth 279 .3 >> >> at 8:00pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 01:00UTC), the comet will be at altitude 11.3 degrees, azimuth 281.6 >> >> at 8:15 pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 01:15 UTC), the comet will be at altitude� � 8 .4 degrees, azimuth 283.8 >> >> at 8:3 0pm CDT (March 19, 2013, 01:3 0UTC), the comet will be at altitude� � 5.6 � degrees, azimuth 286 .0 >> >> >> >> Tomorrow night, from Raymore, MO: >> >> at 7:45pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 00:45UTC), the comet will be at altitude 14.6 degrees, azimuth 281.6 >> >> at 8:00pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 01:00UTC), the comet will be at altitude 11.7 degrees, azimuth 283 .8 >> >> at 8:15pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 01:15UTC), the comet will be at altitude� � 8.9 degrees, azimuth 286 .0 >> >> at 8:30pm CDT (March 20 , 2013, 01:30UTC), the comet will be at altitude� � 6 .1 � degrees, azimuth 288 .3 >> >> >> >> >> >> ....see the movement? >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> >> From: "Alan Lehman" <alehman@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 11:30:22 AM >> Subject: [ASKC] Re: PANSTARRS Azimuth >> >> � >> >> >> >> >> I just ran one and got this. Seems to be moving south?? >> >> C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) >> >> Perturbed ephemeris below is based on elements from MPEC 2013-E06. >> >> CK11L040 >> Date UT R.A. (J2000) Decl. Delta r El. Ph. m1 Sky Motion Object Sun Moon >> h m s "/min P.A. Azi. Alt. Alt. Phase Dist. Alt. >> 2013 03 18 010000 00 35 06.4 +13 55 29 1.163 0.386 18.6 55.3 1.7 5.22 001.9 263 +14 +13 0.34 056 -21 >> 2013 03 19 010000 00 35 18.3 +15 57 54 1.170 0.405 19.5 55.1 1.9 5.00 000.8 262 +16 +13 0.44 068 -26 >> 2013 03 20 010000 00 35 21.1 +17 55 19 1.178 0.424 20.4 54.8 2.1 4.80 359.8 261 +18 +14 0.53 079 -30 >> 2013 03 21 010000 00 35 16.8 +19 48 01 1.186 0.445 21.3 54.5 2.4 4.61 359.1 260 +20 +14 0.62 090 -33 >> 2013 03 22 010000 00 35 06.9 +21 36 18 1.194 0.466 22.3 54.2 2.6 4.43 358.4 259 +21 +14 0.72 101 -35 >> 2013 03 23 010000 00 34 52.5 +23 20 28 1.202 0.487 23.3 54.0 2.8 4.27 357.9 258 +23 +15 0.80 112 -35 >> 2013 03 24 010000 00 34 34.7 +25 00 50 1.210 0.509 24.3 53.7 3.0 4.12 357.4 257 +25 +15 0.87 123 -34 >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@> wrote: >>> I'm trying to figure out the compass heading to look for comet PANSTARRS over the next few nights so I can tell friends where to look for it relative to where the sun sets. Is this information available anywhere? I went to the Minor Planet Center website and got the ephemeris for the comet C/2011 L4 as shown below, but cannot figure out why the Azi. column is not close to 270 degrees (or due west) as the Sun is during this time period. >>> >>> Joe Alburty >>> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
I won't be able to attend. See everyone Saturday. Pat Gruenke
I went up to the top of the UMKC parking garage tonight between 8 and 8:30 pm to look for the comet thinking with a clear sky I might see something. Not sure if it was the glare of the lights up there or if there was perhaps a thin haze, but I could not see anything close to the horizon using my 4 1/2" telescope. Otherwise there were no clouds and the moon high above was clear and crisp through the eyepiece. Joe Alburty
I have a new animated video from 2 days worth of shooting comet PanSTAARS. Here is the link to download it. Right-click on the screen when the video runs to save it to your computer: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87504347/Comet-PanSTARRS%20_Mar-13-18-2013.mp4 Tom J. Martinez
It was hard for me to find in the twilight the first time. I saw it from 91st and Lamar (good view of the west horizon, but quite a few lights) last night with 7x50 binoculars. I would estimate it between magnitude 2 and 3. I thought I caught a glimpse naked-eye about 8:20 but it could have been my imagination. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > > I went up to the top of the UMKC parking > garage tonight between 8 and 8:30 pm to > look for the comet thinking with a clear > sky I might see something. > Not sure if it was the glare of the > lights up there or if there was perhaps > a thin haze, but I could not see > anything close to the horizon using my 4 > 1/2" telescope. > Otherwise there were no clouds and the > moon high above was clear and crisp > through the eyepiece. > > Joe Alburty >
My husband and I ventured out to rural Leavenworth County because the twilight was so clear last night. However, we gave up trying to locate the comet once it got back 8:30 p.m. (we assumed it had set by then). I don't think we'll have an opportunity to repeat tonight (probably too many clouds). I kick myself for not having a better idea of where to look. Scanning with binoculars found a few faint stars but no comet. Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Lehman" <alehman@...> wrote: > > It was hard for me to find in the twilight the first time. I saw it from 91st and Lamar (good view of the west horizon, but quite a few lights) last night with 7x50 binoculars. I would estimate it between magnitude 2 and 3. I thought I caught a glimpse naked-eye about 8:20 but it could have been my imagination. > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joe Alburty <jalburty@> wrote: > > > > I went up to the top of the UMKC parking > > garage tonight between 8 and 8:30 pm to > > look for the comet thinking with a clear > > sky I might see something. > > Not sure if it was the glare of the > > lights up there or if there was perhaps > > a thin haze, but I could not see > > anything close to the horizon using my 4 > > 1/2" telescope. > > Otherwise there were no clouds and the > > moon high above was clear and crisp > > through the eyepiece. > > > > Joe Alburty > > >
Jon, the comet set about 9:00. I started shooting about 8:10. I forgot my binoculars last night so I was shooting blindly. Luckily I had analyzed where to shoot using SkySafari Pro for my iPad. It allows me to set up a frame for any focal length on my camera to show how it will be framed. All I remembered was that I had to shoot a certain distance from where the sun set and I got lucky. It was windy and cold, so I stayed in the car and I never saw the comet visually. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: mossjon <mossjon@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:57 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: comet report - no luck from UMKC > > > >My husband and I ventured out to rural Leavenworth County because the twilight was so clear last night. However, we gave up trying to locate the comet once it got back 8:30 p.m. (we assumed it had set by then). I don't think we'll have an opportunity to repeat tonight (probably too many clouds). I kick myself for not having a better idea of where to look. Scanning with binoculars found a few faint stars but no comet. > >Jon > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Lehman" <alehman@...> wrote: >> >> It was hard for me to find in the twilight the first time. I saw it from 91st and Lamar (good view of the west horizon, but quite a few lights) last night with 7x50 binoculars. I would estimate it between magnitude 2 and 3. I thought I caught a glimpse naked-eye about 8:20 but it could have been my imagination. >> >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joe Alburty <jalburty@> wrote: >> > >> > I went up to the top of the UMKC parking >> > garage tonight between 8 and 8:30 pm to >> > look for the comet thinking with a clear >> > sky I might see something. >> > Not sure if it was the glare of the >> > lights up there or if there was perhaps >> > a thin haze, but I could not see >> > anything close to the horizon using my 4 >> > 1/2" telescope. >> > Otherwise there were no clouds and the >> > moon high above was clear and crisp >> > through the eyepiece. >> > >> > Joe Alburty >> > >> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
IF I did the scheming correctly, the comet should be at 298 degree azimuth tonight, a bit north of where the sun sets. RA about 0hr 28 min. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Last night at 20 :30, PanSTARRS was at altitude 5.6 azimuth 286.1. The comet set at 21 :07 at azimuth 291.8. As discussed at the Board Meeting last night, PanSTARRS will be staying in the evening sky for the next several months . It's just getting fainter and fainter. Current estimates for 21 :00 CDT: 23-Mar: alt 2.5 az 300.7 mag 3.0 set at 21 :22 30-Mar: alt 4.8 az 312.7 mag 4.2 set at 21:44 06-Apr: alt 7.1 az 322.9 mag 5.2 set at 22:22 13-Apr: alt 9.8 az 331.7 mag 6.0 never set (circumpolar) 20-Apr: alt 12.9 az 339.5 mag 6.7 27-Apr: alt 16.6 az 346.3 mag 7.3 4-May: alt 20.1 az 352.2 mag 7.8 11-May: alt 25.4 az 357.2 mag 8.3 18-May: alt 31.4 az 001.5 mag 8.7 ... On April 2, 3, 4, the comet will pass 2-3 degrees NW of M31. ----- Original Message ----- From: "mossjon" <mossjon@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:57:02 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: comet report - no luck from UMKC My husband and I ventured out to rural Leavenworth County because the twilight was so clear last night. However, we gave up trying to locate the comet once it got back 8:30 p.m. (we assumed it had set by then). I don't think we'll have an opportunity to repeat tonight (probably too many clouds). I kick myself for not having a better idea of where to look. Scanning with binoculars found a few faint stars but no comet. Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , "Alan Lehman" <alehman@...> wrote: > > It was hard for me to find in the twilight the first time. I saw it from 91st and Lamar (good view of the west horizon, but quite a few lights) last night with 7x50 binoculars. I would estimate it between magnitude 2 and 3. I thought I caught a glimpse naked-eye about 8:20 but it could have been my imagination. > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com , Joe Alburty <jalburty@> wrote: > > > > I went up to the top of the UMKC parking > > garage tonight between 8 and 8:30 pm to > > look for the comet thinking with a clear > > sky I might see something. > > Not sure if it was the glare of the > > lights up there or if there was perhaps > > a thin haze, but I could not see > > anything close to the horizon using my 4 > > 1/2" telescope. > > Otherwise there were no clouds and the > > moon high above was clear and crisp > > through the eyepiece. > > > > Joe Alburty > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sunset is at 19:31. Mark the spot on the horizon it is azimuth 269 . 45 minutes later at 20:16, the comet will be at azimuth 286, so 17 degrees to the right of the sunset point, and at altitude 8.6. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 11:16:20 AM Subject: [ASKC] Comet IF I did the scheming correctly, the comet should be at 298 degree azimuth tonight, a bit north of where the sun sets. RA about 0hr 28 min. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I picked up the comet in 7x50s last night just after 8pm. Then I took some pictures of it till it set. Last night was the first time I was able to pick out the comet naked eye with adverted vision. Mike Myer Humboldt, KS -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 11:16 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Comet IF I did the scheming correctly, the comet should be at 298 degree azimuth tonight, a bit north of where the sun sets. RA about 0hr 28 min. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Also if you search same imagery is online for the Grand Canyon and 4 mountains, such as Everest https://www.google.com/maps?q=Meteor+Crater,+Winslow,+AZ&hl=en&ll=35.030172,-111.028991&spn=0.012897,0.062571&sll=35.180543,-112.251434&sspn=0.914783,2.002258&oq=meteor&hq=Meteor+Crater,+Winslow,+AZ&t=m&z=15&layer=c&cbll=35.030087,-111.02905&panoid=-AcYs7lwbRPNspmAgnXW2g&cbp=12,141.79,,0,20.93 Sadly, the above is the "short" URL, if it doesn't work I think you can zoom in to the crater then place the little Google street view guy on the trail where you would like to start. This was all filmed with cameras similar to the car technology, but carried by backpack. Jim
Hey Tom, This is Rick Henderson. I've sent you a couple of emails in the last week that I have not received any response from you yet, which is definitely not the usual. Did I end up in your spam box? I double checked the email address I'm using and it looks like the same one you're currently using. Anywho, please send me an email and I'll explain in more detail. Rick Henderson
cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/19/17373781-congress-hears-options- for-asteroid-defense-pay-now-or-pray-later?lite Interesting bit on NBCNews regarding "asteroid defense" and budget cuts. Did you know there's a physicist in congress (Rep. Rush Holt, D, N.J.)? Copy the above and import into your browser to see the interview....... Marcia
I don't know who's in charge of selling ASKC items, but I was hoping to purchase a new cap & pin at Saturdays GM. Is that possible?
Congress had a hearing addressing the chance that the USA might suffer a hit by a small meteor called a "city killer" (leave it up to media to impart such names). The hypothesis was a strike on NYC in three weeks. Like we could know three weeks out a car sized rock was inbound? The answer was "All we could do is pray." Gee, I feel so good knowing my taxes are well spent. Please note that one of our politicians ever claimed to be smart. One esteemed congressman remarked, "maybe we could call Bruce Willis?"
Just saw on TV that fiendstine's assult gun ban is dead. Also no ban on mags. This means extended background checks are their next attack. Can't let them have extended background checks. It would be a back door registration attempt. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Mar 19, 2013, at 5:56 PM, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > Congress had a hearing addressing the chance that the USA might suffer a hit by a small meteor called a "city killer" (leave it up to media to impart such names). > > The hypothesis was a strike on NYC in three weeks. Like we could know three weeks out a car sized rock was inbound? > > The answer was "All we could do is pray." > > Gee, I feel so good knowing my taxes are well spent. > > Please note that one of our politicians ever claimed to be smart. > > One esteemed congressman remarked, "maybe we could call Bruce Willis?" > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sorry about that. I was trying to send to an individual. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Mar 19, 2013, at 6:03 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: > Just saw on TV that fiendstine's assult gun ban is dead. Also no ban on mags. This means extended background checks are their next attack. Can't let them have extended background checks. It would be a back door registration attempt. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Mar 19, 2013, at 5:56 PM, George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> wrote: > > > Congress had a hearing addressing the chance that the USA might suffer a hit by a small meteor called a "city killer" (leave it up to media to impart such names). > > > > The hypothesis was a strike on NYC in three weeks. Like we could know three weeks out a car sized rock was inbound? > > > > The answer was "All we could do is pray." > > > > Gee, I feel so good knowing my taxes are well spent. > > > > Please note that one of our politicians ever claimed to be smart. > > > > One esteemed congressman remarked, "maybe we could call Bruce Willis?" > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Keith: We will have your items and a few more at the meeting. Joe
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Fred Brunges made an excellent presentation on comets at Coaches Bar and Grill in Overland Park tonight for the Johnson County Science Cafe gathering. After the presentation the attendees and some bar patrons proceeded to the roof and viewed "the comet". We had some difficulty locating it due to the proximity of a high pressure sodium street light but Fred found it with his Canon 15X stabilized binoculars. We then put tripod mounted 16 X 70 Fujion's on it. I'm guessing 25 or so people got to see it even though some of the bar patrons couldn't see it. Alcohol may have been involved :-) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Huh...was at Meteor Crater in person just yesterday and climbed down into the Canyon just today. My advice? See them in person if you can ;) We watched the sun set over the Canyon and tried to find PANSTARS with 10x50's. Never found it :( there were some low clouds and we had to leave about an hour after sunset to catch the last shuttle back to our car. The western horizon was still pretty bright at the time, but darker than it was last week when I was able to easily find PANSTARS naked back in Lee's Summit. Sent from my iPad On Mar 19, 2013, at 11:36 AM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > Also if you search same imagery is online for the Grand Canyon and 4 > mountains, such as Everest > > https://www.google.com/maps?q=Meteor+Crater,+Winslow,+AZ&hl=en&ll=35.030172,-111.028991&spn=0.012897,0.062571&sll=35.180543,-112.251434&sspn=0.914783,2.002258&oq=meteor&hq=Meteor+Crater,+Winslow,+AZ&t=m&z=15&layer=c&cbll=35.030087,-111.02905&panoid=-AcYs7lwbRPNspmAgnXW2g&cbp=12,141.79,,0,20.93 > > Sadly, the above is the "short" URL, if it doesn't work I think you can > zoom in to the crater then place the little Google street view guy on > the trail where you would like to start. > > This was all filmed with cameras similar to the car technology, but > carried by backpack. > Jim > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
While we don't own an iPad, we do each have smartphones (Android OS). That being said where we were observing from had dark skies but absolutely no cell phone signal (no Internet access). I guess I need to go ahead and purchase the SkySafari app though, especially if you recommend it. :) Thanks for the info. We should have hung around a bit longer and I might have stumbled across it with my binoculars. Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Jon, the comet set about 9:00. I started shooting about 8:10. I forgot my binoculars last night so I was shooting blindly. Luckily I had analyzed where to shoot using SkySafari Pro for my iPad. It allows me to set up a frame for any focal length on my camera to show how it will be framed. All I remembered was that I had to shoot a certain distance from where the sun set and I got lucky. It was windy and cold, so I stayed in the car and I never saw the comet visually. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >________________________________ > > From: mossjon <mossjon@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:57 AM > >Subject: [ASKC] Re: comet report - no luck from UMKC > > > > > > > >My husband and I ventured out to rural Leavenworth County because the twilight was so clear last night. However, we gave up trying to locate the comet once it got back 8:30 p.m. (we assumed it had set by then). I don't think we'll have an opportunity to repeat tonight (probably too many clouds). I kick myself for not having a better idea of where to look. Scanning with binoculars found a few faint stars but no comet. > > > >Jon > > > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Lehman" <alehman@> wrote: > >> > >> It was hard for me to find in the twilight the first time. I saw it from 91st and Lamar (good view of the west horizon, but quite a few lights) last night with 7x50 binoculars. I would estimate it between magnitude 2 and 3. I thought I caught a glimpse naked-eye about 8:20 but it could have been my imagination. > >> > >> > >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joe Alburty <jalburty@> wrote: > >> > > >> > I went up to the top of the UMKC parking > >> > garage tonight between 8 and 8:30 pm to > >> > look for the comet thinking with a clear > >> > sky I might see something. > >> > Not sure if it was the glare of the > >> > lights up there or if there was perhaps > >> > a thin haze, but I could not see > >> > anything close to the horizon using my 4 > >> > 1/2" telescope. > >> > Otherwise there were no clouds and the > >> > moon high above was clear and crisp > >> > through the eyepiece. > >> > > >> > Joe Alburty > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I hope that many ASKC members will take this opportunity to attend this regional event. The Omaha club has been working hard to make it a pleasurable weekend with some good speakers. The really cool part is to meet other amateur astronomers like yourself, and have a great time as well! It's not very far to go to attend, and will make a great weekend for you. Please consider going - read below, and follow the link. Thanks, Jackie Beucher ASKC and MSRAL member - like you! ___________________________ The MSRAL 2013 Convention is less than 2 months away! It is scheduled for May17th & 18th. Let's start getting those registrations coming. Below is the link to the MSRAL Convention web-site: http://www.msral2013.org/ There you can register on-line via PayPal or download, print out a registration form, fill it out, and mail it to us at the address provided. We have been working very hard to provide you with an excellent line-up of speakers, a couple of great evening meals, plus many other activities. The beautiful Kiewit Lodge in the Mahoney State Park will serve as the main venue for the convention, plus we will have access to the Strategic Air & Space Museum nearby. We will have two key-note speakers, one for the Star-B-Que on Friday evening, which will be Dr. Bharat Ratra, from Kansas State University. He is a well known astrophysicist and popular speaker on Dark Matter, Dark Energy and the Expanding Universe. By the way the Star-B-Que will be in the Strategic Air & Space Museum's atrium under the suspended SR-71! The other keynote speaker for the banquet Saturday night is Mr. Richard Harshaw, another very entertaining speaker from the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Phoenix, AZ. There is a lot of information on the site about the Mahoney State Park, the Strategic Air & Space Museum and other activities to take in around the Omaha,NE area. Please check it out. The Kiewit Lodge is an ideal venue for the convention, and you can stay right there! But if you want a room at the lodge, please get the reservation made soon. OAS is holding a number of rooms at the Kiewit Lodge only until April 15th for MSRAL attendees. There are also some other very reasonable hotels in the area, and all types of camping sites available not only in the park and but also at a KOA campground nearby Another thought is to team up with other MSRAL'ers and rent a cabin, and split the costs. The cabins do fill up quickly though, so if you are thinking about that option, better make a decision quickly. We at OAS are really looking forward to hosting the convention this year, so please come help us have a great time! If you have any questions, you can post them here, or through the web-site. John Johnson Convention Vice-Chair [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I need to trade duty weeks. There is a group scheduled for Saturday night, 4/13 and I'll be out of town for the North Central regional meeting of the AL in Rochester, MN. Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League president@... www.astroleague.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a request from a small group (4 or 5 couples) for a private night March 29. The duty pair already has a night so a volunteer would be needed. Let me know if you are interested. This night will NOT be booked without a volunteer. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jon: There are three versions of SkySafari. I don't know if the SkySafari Plus has the camera framing function in it like the Pro version. Here is a link showing a comparison between the versions, but it doesn't say anything about the field of view display options: http://www.southernstars.com/products/skysafari_android/versions.html I use this app quite a bit for finding photo situations and highly recommend it. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: mossjon <mossjon@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 5:50 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: comet report - no luck from UMKC > > > >While we don't own an iPad, we do each have smartphones (Android OS). That being said where we were observing from had dark skies but absolutely no cell phone signal (no Internet access). I guess I need to go ahead and purchase the SkySafari app though, especially if you recommend it. :) > >Thanks for the info. We should have hung around a bit longer and I might have stumbled across it with my binoculars. > >Jon > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: >> >> Jon, the comet set about 9:00. I started shooting about 8:10. I forgot my binoculars last night so I was shooting blindly. Luckily I had analyzed where to shoot using SkySafari Pro for my iPad. It allows me to set up a frame for any focal length on my camera to show how it will be framed. All I remembered was that I had to shoot a certain distance from where the sun set and I got lucky. It was windy and cold, so I stayed in the car and I never saw the comet visually. >> Â >> Tom J Martinez >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >> >> >> >________________________________ >> > From: mossjon <mossjon@...> >> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> >Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:57 AM >> >Subject: [ASKC] Re: comet report - no luck from UMKC >> > >> > >> >Â >> >My husband and I ventured out to rural Leavenworth County because the twilight was so clear last night. However, we gave up trying to locate the comet once it got back 8:30 p.m. (we assumed it had set by then). I don't think we'll have an opportunity to repeat tonight (probably too many clouds). I kick myself for not having a better idea of where to look. Scanning with binoculars found a few faint stars but no comet. >> > >> >Jon >> > >> >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Alan Lehman" <alehman@> wrote: >> >> >> >> It was hard for me to find in the twilight the first time. I saw it from 91st and Lamar (good view of the west horizon, but quite a few lights) last night with 7x50 binoculars. I would estimate it between magnitude 2 and 3. I thought I caught a glimpse naked-eye about 8:20 but it could have been my imagination. >> >> >> >> >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joe Alburty <jalburty@> wrote: >> >> > >> >> > I went up to the top of the UMKC parking >> >> > garage tonight between 8 and 8:30 pm to >> >> > look for the comet thinking with a clear >> >> > sky I might see something. >> >> > Not sure if it was the glare of the >> >> > lights up there or if there was perhaps >> >> > a thin haze, but I could not see >> >> > anything close to the horizon using my 4 >> >> > 1/2" telescope. >> >> > Otherwise there were no clouds and the >> >> > moon high above was clear and crisp >> >> > through the eyepiece. >> >> > >> >> > Joe Alburty >> >> > >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have uploaded a couple of pictures of the comet from March 13 and 18 to the Photo Section. I really like the one on the 18th when a car's headlights lit the houses in the foreground: http://goo.gl/gJR0J Tom J. Martinez
Very nice. Jim -----Original Message----- From: tom_j_martinez Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:02 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Comet PanSTAARS I have uploaded a couple of pictures of the comet from March 13 and 18 to the Photo Section. I really like the one on the 18th when a car's headlights lit the houses in the foreground: http://goo.gl/gJR0J Tom J. Martinez ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks for that link. Very helpful. Looks like I could live with the Plus version (for the time being). Thanks again, Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Jon: There are three versions of SkySafari. I don't know if the SkySafari Plus has the camera framing function in it like the Pro version. Here is a link showing a comparison between the versions, but it doesn't say anything about the field of view display options: > http://www.southernstars.com/products/skysafari_android/versions.html > > I use this app quite a bit for finding photo situations and highly recommend it. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > >
Wednesday evening--After a week of iffy skies it is clear and crisp out there. Might be last night like until this week. Was anyone else heading south out of town, like Powell, to see and/or photograph the comet? I'm thinking about it. Denise [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I see clouds in the west, and just checked the satellite images. Don't think I will try it.. Darn clouds. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:50 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Wednesday evening--After a week of iffy skies it is clear and crisp out there. Might be last night like until this week. Was anyone else heading south out of town, like Powell, to see and/or photograph the comet? I'm thinking about it. Denise [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Denise: I'm probably going to go out since it looks like we are getting some pretty inclement weather in the next few days. I found a place north of Powell in Missouri. Just an small entrance to a huge farm field with a good view to the West with very little traffic. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:49 PM >Subject: [ASKC] > > > >Wednesday evening--After a week of iffy skies it is clear and crisp out >there. Might be last night like until this week. > >Was anyone else heading south out of town, like Powell, to see and/or >photograph the comet? > >I'm thinking about it. > >Denise > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Can someone email me a copy of all our recent "logo's" ? I seem to be missing them all! M31 at everestkc dot net Thanks, Jackie B. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Write your congressman today and have him or her get working on a vote to change the impact site to Washington DC instead of NYC. An impact there would solve a lot of our problems. Heck, have 'em vote two incoming meteors; one for NYC and one for DC. Johnny ________________________________ From: George Allen <geonjod@...> To: askcyahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, March 19, 2013 5:56:31 PM Subject: [ASKC] Meteors Congress had a hearing addressing the chance that the USA might suffer a hit by a small meteor called a "city killer" (leave it up to media to impart such names). The hypothesis was a strike on NYC in three weeks. Like we could know three weeks out a car sized rock was inbound? The answer was "All we could do is pray." Gee, I feel so good knowing my taxes are well spent. Please note that one of our politicians ever claimed to be smart. One esteemed congressman remarked, "maybe we could call Bruce Willis?" [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Don't look like any one else is going out. Mind if I join you? If so, maybe I should meet you asst your house since out sounds like it is just south of there. Old be coming down D, I guess. What time will you likely leave to get to the site? On Mar 20, 2013 5:52 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Denise: I'm probably going to go out since it looks like we are getting > some pretty inclement weather in the next few days. I found a place north > of Powell in Missouri. Just an small entrance to a huge farm field with a > good view to the West with very little traffic. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > >________________________________ > > From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:49 PM > >Subject: [ASKC] > > > > > > > >Wednesday evening--After a week of iffy skies it is clear and crisp out > >there. Might be last night like until this week. > > > >Was anyone else heading south out of town, like Powell, to see and/or > >photograph the comet? > > > >I'm thinking about it. > > > >Denise > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm headed out to the field to see if I can find the ice ball! The scope may turn to salt if starlight falls onto it! Joe
Is anyone else getting multiple copies of emails lately though Yahoo? Joe
The comet was visible from just south of Cambridge on Prospect, west Belton, in 11 X 80 binoculars. Caught it last Thursday for a couple of moments from south of Deepwater in the same binoculars. Brighter then, much longer tail now. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 6:52 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Don't look like any one else is going out. Mind if I join you? If so, maybe I should meet you asst your house since out sounds like it is just south of there. Old be coming down D, I guess. What time will you likely leave to get to the site? On Mar 20, 2013 5:52 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > ** > > > Denise: I'm probably going to go out since it looks like we are getting > some pretty inclement weather in the next few days. I found a place north > of Powell in Missouri. Just an small entrance to a huge farm field with a > good view to the West with very little traffic. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > >________________________________ > > From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:49 PM > >Subject: [ASKC] > > > > > > > >Wednesday evening--After a week of iffy skies it is clear and crisp out > >there. Might be last night like until this week. > > > >Was anyone else heading south out of town, like Powell, to see and/or > >photograph the comet? > > > >I'm thinking about it. > > > >Denise > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Finally spotted the PANSTARRS comet at 8:30 pm through 8 x 32 binoculars from the southwest corner/top level of the parking garage at 53rd and Rockhill tonight. Once I found it it was very apparent, perhaps even naked eye. By 8:45 it was starting to disappear in the haze. I would think as high as it is now it'll look great through the Warko telescope next time weather allows, i.e. the trees to the west should not be in the way. Joe Alburty
First night I couldn't find it. I headed south too late. Then pulleded over at about 199th and Holmes. Couldn't pick it up at all in 10x50s, then it was low in trees. I moved over about 300 yrds with out room or time to set up tripod to try it with the 11x70s. So I tried it hand held-too cold and tired for steadiness. Zilch on my satellite attempt too. The clouds a were sneaking in from the southwest for this low pass. (only need this last one!) Rats. Denise On Mar 20, 2013 9:32 PM, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@unicom.net> wrote: > ** > > > Finally spotted the PANSTARRS comet at 8:30 pm through 8 x 32 binoculars > from > the southwest corner/top level of the parking garage at 53rd and Rockhill > tonight. Once I found it it was very apparent, perhaps even naked eye. By > 8:45 > it was starting to disappear in the haze. > > I would think as high as it is now it'll look great through the Warko > telescope > next time weather allows, i.e. the trees to the west should not be in the > way. > > Joe Alburty > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Denise: I was gone already. I like to set up before the sun sets to get a better idea where the comet is, however, too and much haze and clouds tonight. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6:52 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] > >Don't look like any one else is going out. Mind if I join you? If so, maybe >I should meet you asst your house since out sounds like it is just south of >there. Old be coming down D, I guess. What time will you likely leave to >get to the site? >On Mar 20, 2013 5:52 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Denise: I'm probably going to go out since it looks like we are getting >> some pretty inclement weather in the next few days. I found a place north >> of Powell in Missouri. Just an small entrance to a huge farm field with a >> good view to the West with very little traffic. >> >> Tom J Martinez >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >> >> >________________________________ >> > From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> >> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:49 PM >> >Subject: [ASKC] >> > >> > >> > >> >Wednesday evening--After a week of iffy skies it is clear and crisp out >> >there. Might be last night like until this week. >> > >> >Was anyone else heading south out of town, like Powell, to see and/or >> >photograph the comet? >> > >> >I'm thinking about it. >> > >> >Denise >> > >> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I realized that was the case only about 15 minutes later--I was doing my taxes in a room whose clock had not been advanced for DST. I looked up to see what the clouds to the west was doing and the sun was almost set. Ach! So I headed south, but only got to about 199th when I decide to pull over. As I already said, zilcho. That is how it goes. On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 1:03 AM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > ** > > > Denise: I was gone already. I like to set up before the sun sets to get a > better idea where the comet is, however, too and much haze and clouds > tonight. > > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > >________________________________ > > From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6:52 PM > >Subject: Re: [ASKC] > > > > >Don't look like any one else is going out. Mind if I join you? If so, > maybe > >I should meet you asst your house since out sounds like it is just south > of > >there. Old be coming down D, I guess. What time will you likely leave to > >get to the site? > >On Mar 20, 2013 5:52 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > > >> > >> > >> Denise: I'm probably going to go out since it looks like we are getting > >> some pretty inclement weather in the next few days. I found a place > north > >> of Powell in Missouri. Just an small entrance to a huge farm field with > a > >> good view to the West with very little traffic. > >> > >> Tom J Martinez > >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > >> > >> >________________________________ > >> > From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> > >> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >> >Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 4:49 PM > >> >Subject: [ASKC] > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >Wednesday evening--After a week of iffy skies it is clear and crisp out > >> >there. Might be last night like until this week. > >> > > >> >Was anyone else heading south out of town, like Powell, to see and/or > >> >photograph the comet? > >> > > >> >I'm thinking about it. > >> > > >> >Denise > >> > > >> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> > >> > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Warning: I would hesitate purchasing products from this company. I was just informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC with filters in over a year and they are no longer a preferred vendor/supplier. I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't received. Just a FYI Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scope City was the same company that, many years ago, took my order for my LX200 and didn't ship it to me for almost 6 months. They DID, however, charge my credit card the day I ordered the scope. In fact, by the time they shipped it, Meade had released a new version of the operating system with a much larger object data base, neither of which was included in my scope. When I called Scope City, they said to take it up with Meade. Meade, to their credit, gave me the upgrade for free. I haven't done business with Scope City since. They should rename themselves Scam City. Rick Henderson ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Warning: > > I would hesitate purchasing products from this company. I was just informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC with filters in over a year and they are no longer a preferred vendor/supplier. > > I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't received. > > Just a FYI > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <askc@...m>
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:44 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Scope City
Warning:
Joe Wright et Alia:
Paul Thompson and I would like to thank all the ASKC members who have made donations to the DSS water-line fund. At this point in time $4,800 has been raised with $1,200 left to go. We will be at the GM March 23rd soliciting funds at 6:30 PM. As further incentive we will be giving two nice gifts away.for the largest donations. The first for youth {age 20 years and under} is an Einstein Space Navigator {an electronic planisphere with sound; lights; and 20 star charts-2010 version}. For the adults {over 20 years of age} a book entitled "Nasa Visions of Space-Capturing the History of Nasa {paintings from Nasa 1950-1990}. We will also have a cinnamon crumb cake if you are hungry..Bill Boyle
I would hesitate purchasing products from this company. I was just informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC with filters in over a year and they are no longer a preferred vendor/supplier.
I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't received.
Just a FYI
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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On 3/21/2013 12:52 PM, William Boyle wrote: > I would hesitate purchasing products from this company. I was just informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC with filters in over a year and they are no longer a preferred vendor/supplier. > > I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't received. > > Just a FYI > > Joe I followed up for Joe on this, I'm "local" in that I live about 40 miles from their main operation. http://www.santabarbara.bbb.org/business-reviews/Rescue-Equipment-Supplies/Scope-City-Inc-in-Simi-Valley-CA-8001423# the BBB listing looks like they are in to fraud mode, in that they are taking money, return goods for repair, etc., with no evidence of having delivered anything since 3/2012. Their phones @ simi and one other are still on, but mail boxes full, no way to raise a human. All the locations but the Simi Valley location seem to be closed up gone, including the one I can get to easily, though they might not have been able to help. I'd say that in the case of the filter on order, since the University is involved a letter from their counsel is probably the next step. I suspect it won't help, but who knows. There were two other places here that had storefronts, sadly all are gone, and even Oceanside PT doesn't seem to be operating in a mode that would make me want to do remote business with them. The people @ Scope City took the money up front, which is flat out I think criminal here, so you have actionable issues, but they have been skating for a year and even telling those who got them on the phone they don't care. I'll help any way I can from here, find legal help, etc., however I think a university letterhead lawyer letter would be cheaper escalation than anything I an do for you at this point. I know there are those in the club who will handle that too. thanks jim
Hey, Scope City almost has a new water line!
I think...
Rick Henderson
---- William Boyle <lostinspacebill@...> wrote:
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> From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:44 PM
> Subject: [ASKC] Scope City
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>
> Warning:
> Joe Wright et Alia:
> Paul Thompson and I would like to thank all the ASKC members who have made donations to the DSS water-line fund. At this point in time $4,800 has been raised with $1,200 left to go. We will be at the GM March 23rd soliciting funds at 6:30 PM. As further incentive we will be giving two nice gifts away.for the largest donations. The first for youth {age 20 years and under} is an Einstein Space Navigator {an electronic planisphere with sound; lights; and 20 star charts-2010 version}. For the adults {over 20 years of age} a book entitled "Nasa Visions of Space-Capturing the History of Nasa {paintings from Nasa 1950-1990}. We will also have a cinnamon crumb cake if you are hungry..Bill Boyle
> I would hesitate purchasing products from this company. I was just informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC with filters in over a year and they are no longer a preferred vendor/supplier.
>
> I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't received.
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> Just a FYI
>
> Joe
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> __________________________________________________________
> Joseph S. Wright
> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
> Office (913) 208-0924
> Design Detailing Cadd
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I'm pretty sure Bill Boyle will deliver on that water line before Scope City delivers on much of anything.
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote:
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> Hey, Scope City almost has a new water line!
>
> I think...
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> ---- William Boyle <lostinspacebill@...> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
> > To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:44 PM
> > Subject: [ASKC] Scope City
> >
> >
> > Warning:
> > Joe Wright et Alia:
> > Paul Thompson and I would like to thank all the ASKC members who have made donations to the DSS water-line fund. At this point in time $4,800 has been raised with $1,200 left to go. We will be at the GM March 23rd soliciting funds at 6:30 PM. As further incentive we will be giving two nice gifts away.for the largest donations. The first for youth {age 20 years and under} is an Einstein Space Navigator {an electronic planisphere with sound; lights; and 20 star charts-2010 version}. For the adults {over 20 years of age} a book entitled "Nasa Visions of Space-Capturing the History of Nasa {paintings from Nasa 1950-1990}. We will also have a cinnamon crumb cake if you are hungry..Bill Boyle
> > I would hesitate purchasing products from this company. I was just informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC with filters in over a year and they are no longer a preferred vendor/supplier.
> >
> > I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't received.
> >
> > Just a FYI
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> > Joseph S. Wright
> > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
> > Office (913) 208-0924
> > Design Detailing Cadd
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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That message confused the crap out of me at first. It almost looked like
I sent and I was singled out. Is that what you call embedded message or
reading between the lines?
Joe
Jay Manifold wrote:
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> I'm pretty sure Bill Boyle will deliver on that water line before
> Scope City delivers on much of anything.
>
> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>,
> <rhenderson1@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hey, Scope City almost has a new water line!
> >
> > I think...
> >
> > Rick Henderson
> >
> > ---- William Boyle <lostinspacebill@...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
> > > To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>>
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:44 PM
> > > Subject: [ASKC] Scope City
> > >
> > > �
> > > Warning:
> > > � Joe Wright et Alia:
> > > � � � � � � � Paul Thompson and I would like to thank� all the
> ASKC members who have made donations to the DSS water-line fund. At
> this point in time $4,800 has been raised with $1,200 left to go.� We
> will be at the GM March 23rd soliciting funds at 6:30 PM.� � As
> further incentive we will be giving two nice gifts away.for the
> largest donations. The first for youth {age 20 years and under} is an
> Einstein Space Navigator {an electronic planisphere with sound;
> lights; and 20 star charts-2010 version}. For the adults {over 20
> years of age} a book� entitled "Nasa Visions of Space-Capturing the
> History of Nasa {paintings from Nasa 1950-1990}.� We will also have a
> cinnamon crumb cake if you are hungry..Bill Boyle
> > > I would hesitate purchasing products from this company.� I was
> just informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC
> with filters in over a year and they are no longer a preferred
> vendor/supplier.
> > > �
> > > I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't
> received.
> > > �
> > > Just a FYI
> > > �
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > __________________________________________________________
> > > Joseph S. Wright
> > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
> > > Office (913) 208-0924
> > > Design Detailing Cadd
> > >
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Yeah, but I wonder what the subject line will be.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay
Manifold
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:00 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Scope City
I'm pretty sure Bill Boyle will deliver on that water line before Scope City
delivers on much of anything.
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ,
<rhenderson1@...> wrote:
>
> Hey, Scope City almost has a new water line!
>
> I think...
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> ---- William Boyle <lostinspacebill@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
> > To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com> >
> > Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:44 PM
> > Subject: [ASKC] Scope City
> >
> >
> > Warning:
> > Joe Wright et Alia:
> > Paul Thompson and I would like to thank all the ASKC
members who have made donations to the DSS water-line fund. At this point in
time $4,800 has been raised with $1,200 left to go. We will be at the GM
March 23rd soliciting funds at 6:30 PM. As further incentive we will be
giving two nice gifts away.for the largest donations. The first for youth
{age 20 years and under} is an Einstein Space Navigator {an electronic
planisphere with sound; lights; and 20 star charts-2010 version}. For the
adults {over 20 years of age} a book entitled "Nasa Visions of
Space-Capturing the History of Nasa {paintings from Nasa 1950-1990}. We
will also have a cinnamon crumb cake if you are hungry..Bill Boyle
> > I would hesitate purchasing products from this company. I was just
informed by Thousand Oaks filters that they haven't supplied SC with filters
in over a year and they are no longer a preferred vendor/supplier.
> >
> > I am bird dogging the 14" filter for the Warko that we haven't received.
> >
> > Just a FYI
> >
> > Joe
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> > Joseph S. Wright
> > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
> > Office (913) 208-0924
> > Design Detailing Cadd
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
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Carroll, Can you trade for the week of June 15-21? Joe Alburty
Joe, that will work. I'll notify my partner Steve Berg that you will be subbing for me. Thanks! Carroll On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 10:10 AM, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > Carroll, > > Can you trade for the week of June 15-21? > > Joe Alburty > > > -- *Carroll Iorg* *President, Astronomical League* *9201 Ward Parkway, Suite 100* *Kansas City, MO 64114* *www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Unless it gets really nasty before the meeting, Rita will have a limited selection at the meeting. Joe Keith wrote: > > I don't know who's in charge of selling ASKC items, but I was hoping > to purchase a new cap & pin at Saturdays GM. Is that possible? > >
Weather forecast doesn't look good for traveling to the meeting tonight - especially from out of town... Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Even not good from Overland Park! I swear there is 2" on my deck already - started here around 3:00, and it's been coming down heavy. No point in risking it for me.. Jackie B From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Rawlings Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:32 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; jos.wright@... Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales Weather forecast doesn't look good for traveling to the meeting tonight - especially from out of town... Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Big, wet snowflakes here, too. It started around 4:00 up here north of the river. Starting to coat our street, an inch or so on the ground and rapidly building, so not going out now. Getting too old for this early spring snow.... This is supposed to be Messier marathon season - not snow season!! Kathy -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Beucher Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 6:03 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ; jos.wright@... Subject: RE: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales Even not good from Overland Park! I swear there is 2" on my deck already - started here around 3:00, and it's been coming down heavy. No point in risking it for me.. Jackie B From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Rawlings Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:32 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; jos.wright@... Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales Weather forecast doesn't look good for traveling to the meeting tonight - especially from out of town... Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
Roads still just wet here in Independence. But, not getting out either. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Mar 23, 2013, at 6:36 PM, "Kathy" <kmachin@...> wrote: > Big, wet snowflakes here, too. It started around 4:00 up here north of the > river. Starting to coat our street, an inch or so on the ground and rapidly > building, so not going out now. Getting too old for this early spring > snow.... This is supposed to be Messier marathon season - not snow season!! > > Kathy > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jackie Beucher > Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 6:03 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ; jos.wright@... > Subject: RE: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales > > Even not good from Overland Park! I swear there is 2" on my deck already - > started here around 3:00, and it's been coming down heavy. > > No point in risking it for me.. > > Jackie B > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith > Rawlings > Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:32 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; jos.wright@yahoo.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales > > Weather forecast doesn't look good for traveling to the meeting tonight - > especially from out of town... > Keith > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Around 25 people showed up at the GM tonight. The snow wasn't sticking to the streets yet when the meeting adjourned. We stopped at Pizza 51 for dinner and it started snowing a litte heavier by the time we left at 9:00. It was just starting to stick to the streets when we got home at 9:30. On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...>wrote: > ** > > > Roads still just wet here in Independence. But, not getting out either. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > > On Mar 23, 2013, at 6:36 PM, "Kathy" <kmachin@...> wrote: > > > Big, wet snowflakes here, too. It started around 4:00 up here north of > the > > river. Starting to coat our street, an inch or so on the ground and > rapidly > > building, so not going out now. Getting too old for this early spring > > snow.... This is supposed to be Messier marathon season - not snow > season!! > > > > Kathy > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jackie Beucher > > Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 6:03 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ; jos.wright@... > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales > > > > Even not good from Overland Park! I swear there is 2" on my deck already > - > > started here around 3:00, and it's been coming down heavy. > > > > No point in risking it for me.. > > > > Jackie B > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Keith > > Rawlings > > Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:32 AM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; jos.wright@... > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales > > > > Weather forecast doesn't look good for traveling to the meeting tonight - > > especially from out of town... > > Keith > > > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
When I left home about about 4:30 pm the snow was coming down in big wet flakes and was thick enough to seriously reduce visibility. It hadn't let up when Su and I got to Village Inn in Mission. When we left around 7 pm I brushed an inch of wet snow off the car windows, the snow was accumulating in the parking lot, and slush was accumulating in the streets. I had already decided that we were going straight home...she wasn't going to where she had planned to and I wasn't going to the GM. Fortunately the streets and highways were still reasonably driveable...and once I got to State Ave. in KCK the snow accumulations were less and the street was just wet. I probably could have made it to the GM ok, but I'm not sorry that I didn't try. Dennis On Sat, 23 Mar 2013, David Young wrote: > Around 25 people showed up at the GM tonight. The snow wasn't sticking to > the streets yet when the meeting adjourned. We stopped at Pizza 51 for > dinner and it started snowing a litte heavier by the time we left at 9:00. > It was just starting to stick to the streets when we got home at 9:30. > > On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Roads still just wet here in Independence. But, not getting out either. >> >> Under Spacious Skies, >> Randy Thompson >> >> >> >> On Mar 23, 2013, at 6:36 PM, "Kathy" <kmachin@...> wrote: >> >>> Big, wet snowflakes here, too. It started around 4:00 up here north of >> the >>> river. Starting to coat our street, an inch or so on the ground and >> rapidly >>> building, so not going out now. Getting too old for this early spring >>> snow.... This is supposed to be Messier marathon season - not snow >> season!! >>> >>> Kathy >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Jackie Beucher >>> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 6:03 PM >>> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ; jos.wright@... >>> Subject: RE: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales >>> >>> Even not good from Overland Park! I swear there is 2" on my deck already >> - >>> started here around 3:00, and it's been coming down heavy. >>> >>> No point in risking it for me.. >>> >>> Jackie B >>> >>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of >> Keith >>> Rawlings >>> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:32 AM >>> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; jos.wright@... >>> Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales >>> >>> Weather forecast doesn't look good for traveling to the meeting tonight - >>> especially from out of town... >>> Keith >>> >>> Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android >>> >>> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
I just uploaded some picture of what happens when our Master Observer Scott Kranz observes too long and will not give it up. They are i the Master Observer Scott file in the Photos area. I have great admiration and respect for Scott and is ability to withstand the cold, but there comes a time with one must say enough when trying to capture the Snow Flake Nebula. Keep at it Scott. Joe
AHA! I instantly recognized that these pictures are of an imposter and are not Scott! The face is familiar, but the scope's too small. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:53 PM To: ASKC Yahoo Subject: [ASKC] Winter Observing I just uploaded some picture of what happens when our Master Observer Scott Kranz observes too long and will not give it up. They are i the Master Observer Scott file in the Photos area. I have great admiration and respect for Scott and is ability to withstand the cold, but there comes a time with one must say enough when trying to capture the Snow Flake Nebula. Keep at it Scott. Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I don't know. If Scott had stayed out too long looking for the Snowball Nebula and the Snow Flake Cluster, this could resemble him. No, not him. There's no purple CR bag laying about. By 11 am the county had our street cleared. At the old place it would have been cleared by June. The month not mom Cleaver. Joe Rick Henderson wrote: > > AHA! I instantly recognized that these pictures are of an imposter and are > not Scott! > > The face is familiar, but the scope's too small. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>] On > Behalf Of Joseph > Wright > Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:53 PM > To: ASKC Yahoo > Subject: [ASKC] Winter Observing > > I just uploaded some picture of what happens when our Master Observer > Scott Kranz observes too long and will not give it up. They are i the > Master Observer Scott file in the Photos area. > > I have great admiration and respect for Scott and is ability to > withstand the cold, but there comes a time with one must say enough when > trying to capture the Snow Flake Nebula. > > Keep at it Scott. > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Sometimes I feel that cold! There have been a few nights that after getting ready for bed, a shot of Crown goes down good. I got to have a spare secondary cover ready to go, you know, just in case. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:32:43 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Winter Observing I don't know. If Scott had stayed out too long looking for the Snowball Nebula and the Snow Flake Cluster, this could resemble him. No, not him. There's no purple CR bag laying about. By 11 am the county had our street cleared. At the old place it would have been cleared by June. The month not mom Cleaver. Joe Rick Henderson wrote: > > AHA! I instantly recognized that these pictures are of an imposter and are > not Scott! > > The face is familiar, but the scope's too small. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>] On > Behalf Of Joseph > Wright > Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:53 PM > To: ASKC Yahoo > Subject: [ASKC] Winter Observing > > I just uploaded some picture of what happens when our Master Observer > Scott Kranz observes too long and will not give it up. They are i the > Master Observer Scott file in the Photos area. > > I have great admiration and respect for Scott and is ability to > withstand the cold, but there comes a time with one must say enough when > trying to capture the Snow Flake Nebula. > > Keep at it Scott. > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
ASKC Members: Denise Moser won the NASA Visions of Space book for the largest donation at the GM March 23rd, 2013. Erin of Tonganoxie, Ks; a new member;won the Einstein Space Navigator for the youth division. At this point in time nearly $5,000.00 has been raised for DSS water-line fund. Paul and I both think the final $1,000.00 can be raised in the next 5 weeks and actual construction can begin in early May. Once again we thank all ASKC members for their donations to the DSS water-line fund. Bill Boyle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
And thank you Bill and Paul for the work you've done on this project.
Running water will be a very nice addition to the DSS.
Rick Henderson
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William Boyle
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To: askc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] DSS water-line update from March 23rd GM
ASKC Members:
Denise Moser won the NASA Visions of Space book for the largest
donation at the GM March 23rd, 2013. Erin of Tonganoxie, Ks; a new member;
won the Einstein Space Navigator for the youth division. At this point in
time nearly $5,000.00 has been raised for DSS water-line fund. Paul and I
both think the final $1,000.00 can be raised in the next 5 weeks and actual
construction can begin in early May. Once again we thank all ASKC members
for their donations to the DSS water-line fund.
Bill Boyle
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Scott: I knew you would take all of this with a grain.....maybe not salt. Joe
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Very interesting NY Times article on the Russian meteor last month. See http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/science/space/in-asteroids-aftermath-a-sigh-of-relief.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We really did dodge a bullet. We can only imagine the devastation of something 30 time the power the Hiroshima explosion directly hitting a populated area. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2:26 PM >Subject: [ASKC] More info on Russian meteor last month > > > >Very interesting NY Times article on the Russian meteor last month. > >See http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/science/space/in-asteroids-aftermath-a-sigh-of-relief.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Or imagine the exact same event happening in October of 1962. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > We really did dodge a bullet. We can only imagine the devastation of something 30 time the power the Hiroshima explosion directly hitting a populated area. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >________________________________ > > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 2:26 PM > >Subject: [ASKC] More info on Russian meteor last month > > > > > > > >Very interesting NY Times article on the Russian meteor last month. > > > >See http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/26/science/space/in-asteroids-aftermath-a-sigh-of-relief.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Please submit your material no later than March 29. Thanks!! Marcia
My dad and I decided not to trek through the snow from Leavenworth Saturday evening. Any chance Rick's presentation could be uploaded here to watch for those that didn't brave the winter storm? Thanks, Jon Moss --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Budd <nitewing@...> wrote: > > When I left home about about 4:30 pm the snow was coming down in big > wet flakes and was thick enough to seriously reduce visibility. It > hadn't let up when Su and I got to Village Inn in Mission. When we > left around 7 pm I brushed an inch of wet snow off the car windows, > the snow was accumulating in the parking lot, and slush was > accumulating in the streets. I had already decided that we were going > straight home...she wasn't going to where she had planned to and I > wasn't going to the GM. Fortunately the streets and highways were > still reasonably driveable...and once I got to State Ave. in KCK the > snow accumulations were less and the street was just wet. > > I probably could have made it to the GM ok, but I'm not sorry that I > didn't try. > > Dennis > > > On Sat, 23 Mar 2013, David Young wrote: > > > Around 25 people showed up at the GM tonight. The snow wasn't sticking to > > the streets yet when the meeting adjourned. We stopped at Pizza 51 for > > dinner and it started snowing a litte heavier by the time we left at 9:00. > > It was just starting to stick to the streets when we got home at 9:30. > > > > On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...>wrote: > >
John Haught had a recent debate with Jerry Coyne (Best Selling author of
"Why Evolution is True" on science and religion, so this I am not sure I'll
go to the breakfast as I'd like to get a good seat for this lecture at 10
a.m. We may do lunch after that? If interested to come to the lecture
(breakfast or lunch afterwards) let me know, I can maybe reserve a seat for
you?
Let me know.
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Westwood View Science Night is this Thursday. We have three people, the usual suspects, signed up. Pete, John and Rick could use some help. Anyone interested in seting up the StarLab? They were hoping to have it again this year but I've told the not to count on it. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Any takers? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lana Artz-McComb <cartzmccomb@...> Date: Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 4:42 PM Subject: Day Camp Events in June and July To: "askc_powell_reservations@..." <askc_powell_reservations@...> Hello, **** ** ** My name is Lana Artz-McComb and I am an Education Specialist at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental Library in Kansas City, KS. Every summer we host science/nature related day camps that include one overnight per week for our older campers. I am writing to inquire about the possibility of having members of ASKC come out for a few hours during those overnights to introduce our students to astronomy and telescopes. Our facility has one small telescope but we would love for our students to meet with some ASKC members and be able to talk with them while checking out other kinds of telescopes. **** The dates would be 6/27,7/18,7/25, and 8/1. Each date would have no more than 20 campers participating and 2 of the library staff members present. ** ** We have the added advantage of campers staying overnight so we are very flexible on time!**** ** ** Thank you so much for your time! I can be reached either through this email or 913-299-2384. **** Sincerely, **** Lana Artz-McComb**** ** ** ** ** *Lana Artz-McComb* Education Specialist**** Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library**** 913-299-2384**** ** ** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David N will be bringing the StarLab. They are expecting Pete, John and Rick with telescopes but unless you guys are really good at spotting Jupiter in the daytime I'm not sure what you'll be able to see. You may be able to get a few objects about the time the event is over at 8:00. Moon rise is close to 9:00. Maybe Rick can help David with the StarLab? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes, I can help with the StarLab in which case I probably won't bring a telescope. And even if you don't think you know anything about the StarLab, I have found that if someone just stands at the entrance and does crowd, entry and exit control, that is a BIG help. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:08 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Westwood View David N will be bringing the StarLab. They are expecting Pete, John and Rick with telescopes but unless you guys are really good at spotting Jupiter in the daytime I'm not sure what you'll be able to see. You may be able to get a few objects about the time the event is over at 8:00. Moon rise is close to 9:00. Maybe Rick can help David with the StarLab? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Can someone verify the address of the Westwood View Elementary Science Night? Also, I probably can't get there until just right before 6:00 PM as my last class gets out at 5:00 PM, but I WILL be there. I will plan on helping with the StarLab. If it won't be there, please let me know so I can bring a telescope. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:45 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Westwood View Yes, I can help with the StarLab in which case I probably won't bring a telescope. And even if you don't think you know anything about the StarLab, I have found that if someone just stands at the entrance and does crowd, entry and exit control, that is a BIG help. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:08 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Westwood View David N will be bringing the StarLab. They are expecting Pete, John and Rick with telescopes but unless you guys are really good at spotting Jupiter in the daytime I'm not sure what you'll be able to see. You may be able to get a few objects about the time the event is over at 8:00. Moon rise is close to 9:00. Maybe Rick can help David with the StarLab? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2511 West 50th. Thats about 2 blocks west of Rainbow. On Mar 26, 2013 11:24 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Can someone verify the address of the Westwood View Elementary Science > Night? > > Also, I probably can't get there until just right before 6:00 PM as my last > class gets out at 5:00 PM, but I WILL be there. > > I will plan on helping with the StarLab. If it won't be there, please let > me know so I can bring a telescope. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick > Henderson > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:45 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Westwood View > > Yes, I can help with the StarLab in which case I probably won't bring a > telescope. > > And even if you don't think you know anything about the StarLab, I have > found that if someone just stands at the entrance and does crowd, entry and > exit control, that is a BIG help. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf > Of > David > Young > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:08 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Westwood View > > David N will be bringing the StarLab. They are expecting Pete, John and > Rick with telescopes but unless you guys are really good at spotting > Jupiter in the daytime I'm not sure what you'll be able to see. You may be > able to get a few objects about the time the event is over at 8:00. Moon > rise is close to 9:00. Maybe Rick can help David with the StarLab? > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'd be in. Probably would need a reminder that far out. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We have a science night at Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park on May 3. > > So far no volunteers. I will cancel if I don't have confirmed volunteers. > > Anyone interested. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I could help with this one... Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > 2511 West 50th. Thats about 2 blocks west of Rainbow. > On Mar 26, 2013 11:24 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Can someone verify the address of the Westwood View Elementary Science > > Night? > > > > Also, I probably can't get there until just right before 6:00 PM as my last > > class gets out at 5:00 PM, but I WILL be there. > > > > I will plan on helping with the StarLab. If it won't be there, please let > > me know so I can bring a telescope. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick > > Henderson > > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:45 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Westwood View > > > > Yes, I can help with the StarLab in which case I probably won't bring a > > telescope. > > > > And even if you don't think you know anything about the StarLab, I have > > found that if someone just stands at the entrance and does crowd, entry and > > exit control, that is a BIG help. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf > > Of > > David > > Young > > Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:08 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: [ASKC] Westwood View > > > > David N will be bringing the StarLab. They are expecting Pete, John and > > Rick with telescopes but unless you guys are really good at spotting > > Jupiter in the daytime I'm not sure what you'll be able to see. You may be > > able to get a few objects about the time the event is over at 8:00. Moon > > rise is close to 9:00. Maybe Rick can help David with the StarLab? > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM, david <david.lane07@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'd be in. Probably would need a reminder that far out. > > Dave > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > We have a science night at Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park on May > 3. > > > > So far no volunteers. I will cancel if I don't have confirmed volunteers. > > > > Anyone interested. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You're first in line! On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM, david <david.lane07@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'd be in. Probably would need a reminder that far out. > > Dave > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > We have a science night at Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park on May > 3. > > > > So far no volunteers. I will cancel if I don't have confirmed volunteers. > > > > Anyone interested. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can be there with my scope. Pete
I can't make this one. I'll be out of town. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, March 26, 2013 1:13:49 PM Subject: [ASKC] Brookridge science night We have a science night at Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park on May 3. So far no volunteers. I will cancel if I don't have confirmed volunteers. Anyone interested. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am trying to see if those dates will work for me, and will get back to you as soon as possible. Pete
Just a heads-up....the NOVA program on PBS tonight looks interesting. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just an FYI of a new option for buying/selling astro goodies. Astromart could probably use the competition, if S&T does this right. http://www.marketplace.skyandtelescope.com/#.UVMWMFo2OO9.email Grant Miller Warrensburg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he asked that I pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in helping out. He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which day that you would be interested in doing. I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a few days ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks away. So much for advanced planning. Thanks. Rick Henderson Greetings! Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City will host an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd anniversary of the first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The next week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 each day (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy Week. I was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested in celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the days of Space and Astronomy Week. We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday evening to check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science of Energy exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy Week at Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, scout troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space exploration and our night time sky. In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant and/or celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest care of Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment for any gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and expertise Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who wants to spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and Astronomy Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations who might be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, or reply with their contact information so that we can try to make these events bigger and busier. We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or share that is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or swag you would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be family-appropriate and relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station requires electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We can supply you with: . Tables . Electricity, if needed . Water source, if needed . Free parking . Food & refreshment . Waste/recycling disposal . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early enough commitment) Thanks! -Matt Christopher Science City @ Union Station KC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I can provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of the days. I will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science city". On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Hi all, > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he asked that > I > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in helping out. > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which day > that you would be interested in doing. > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a few > days > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks away. So > much for advanced planning. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > Greetings! > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City will host > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd anniversary of > the > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The next > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 each > day > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy Week. I > was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested in > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the days of > Space and Astronomy Week. > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday evening to > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science of > Energy > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy Week at > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, scout > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space > exploration and our night time sky. > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant and/or > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest care of > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment for any > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and expertise > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who wants to > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and Astronomy > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations who might > be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, or > reply with their contact information so that we can try to make these > events > bigger and busier. > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or share that > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or swag you > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be family-appropriate and > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station requires > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We can supply > you with: > > . Tables > > . Electricity, if needed > > . Water source, if needed > > . Free parking > > . Food & refreshment > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early > enough commitment) > > Thanks! > > -Matt Christopher > Science City @ Union Station KC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? Jim -----Original Message----- From: David Young Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I can provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of the days. I will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science city". On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Hi all, > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he asked that > I > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in helping > out. > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which day > that you would be interested in doing. > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a few > days > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks away. So > much for advanced planning. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > Greetings! > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City will > host > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd anniversary of > the > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The next > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 each > day > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy Week. I > was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested in > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the days of > Space and Astronomy Week. > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday evening to > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science of > Energy > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy Week at > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, scout > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space > exploration and our night time sky. > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant > and/or > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest care of > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment for any > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and expertise > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who wants to > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and Astronomy > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations who might > be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, or > reply with their contact information so that we can try to make these > events > bigger and busier. > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or share > that > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or swag > you > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be family-appropriate > and > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station requires > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We can > supply > you with: > > . Tables > > . Electricity, if needed > > . Water source, if needed > > . Free parking > > . Food & refreshment > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early > enough commitment) > > Thanks! > > -Matt Christopher > Science City @ Union Station KC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday evening, I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? Denise On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: > ** > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > Jim > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I can > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of the days. I > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science city". > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he asked > that > > I > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in helping > > out. > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which day > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a few > > days > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks away. So > > much for advanced planning. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > Greetings! > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City will > > host > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd anniversary of > > the > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The next > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 each > > day > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy Week. I > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested in > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the days of > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday evening to > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science of > > Energy > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy Week > at > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, scout > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space > > exploration and our night time sky. > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant > > and/or > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest care of > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment for any > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and expertise > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who wants to > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and Astronomy > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations who > might > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, or > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to make these > > events > > bigger and busier. > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or share > > that > > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or swag > > you > > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be family-appropriate > > and > > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station requires > > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We can > > supply > > you with: > > > > . Tables > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > . Free parking > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early > > enough commitment) > > > > Thanks! > > > > -Matt Christopher > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Between the garage and the entrance to Union Station. On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> wrote: > Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday evening, > I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. > > Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? > > Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? > > Denise > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > > > Jim > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: David Young > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I can > > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of the > days. I > > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science city". > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > > <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he asked > > that > > > I > > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in helping > > > out. > > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > > > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which > day > > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a few > > > days > > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks away. > So > > > much for advanced planning. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > Greetings! > > > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City will > > > host > > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd anniversary > of > > > the > > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The > next > > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 > each > > > day > > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy > Week. I > > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested in > > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the days > of > > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday evening > to > > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science of > > > Energy > > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy Week > > at > > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, > scout > > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space > > > exploration and our night time sky. > > > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant > > > and/or > > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > > > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest care of > > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment for > any > > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and expertise > > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who wants to > > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and > Astronomy > > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations who > > might > > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, or > > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to make these > > > events > > > bigger and busier. > > > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or share > > > that > > > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or swag > > > you > > > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be family-appropriate > > > and > > > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station requires > > > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We can > > > supply > > > you with: > > > > > > . Tables > > > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > > > . Free parking > > > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early > > > enough commitment) > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > -Matt Christopher > > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will make SURE that we get into the planetarium show for free. If not, I still have a key... Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday evening, I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? Denise On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: > ** > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > Jim > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I > can provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of > the days. I will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science city". > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he > > asked > that > > I > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in > > helping out. > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which > > day that you would be interested in doing. > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a > > few days ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of > > weeks away. So much for advanced planning. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > Greetings! > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City > > will host an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd > > anniversary of the first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th > > from 6 to 10pm. The next week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April > > 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 each day > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy > > Week. I was writing to see if you or your organization would be > > interested in celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or > > all of the days of Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday > > evening to check out special late-night planetarium showings, the > > new Science of Energy exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. > > Space and Astronomy Week > at > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, > > scout troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of > > space exploration and our night time sky. > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant > > and/or celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, > > displayed astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky > > guest care of Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and > > refreshment for any gracious volunteers who would like to share > > their passion and expertise Friday evening and purchase lunch from > > Harvey's for anyone who wants to spend a day celebrating space > > science with us during Space and Astronomy Week. If you can think of > > any other individuals or organizations who > might > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, > > or reply with their contact information so that we can try to make > > these events bigger and busier. > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or > > share that is unique and engaging. If you have any informational > > pamphlets or swag you would like to display or hand out, we ask that > > it be family-appropriate and relevant to our shared educational > > mission. If your station requires electricity, you will need to > > bring your own extension cords. We can supply you with: > > > > . Tables > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > . Free parking > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early > > enough commitment) > > > > Thanks! > > > > -Matt Christopher > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I agree with David. I do NOT want us to have to set up behind the chain link fence ever again. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:54 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City Between the garage and the entrance to Union Station. On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@... <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com> > wrote: > Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday evening, > I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. > > Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? > > Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? > > Denise > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@... <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > > > Jim > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: David Young > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I can > > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of the > days. I > > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science city". > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > > <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> >wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he asked > > that > > > I > > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in helping > > > out. > > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > > > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which > day > > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a few > > > days > > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks away. > So > > > much for advanced planning. > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > Greetings! > > > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City will > > > host > > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd anniversary > of > > > the > > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The > next > > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 > each > > > day > > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy > Week. I > > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested in > > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the days > of > > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday evening > to > > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science of > > > Energy > > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy Week > > at > > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, > scout > > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space > > > exploration and our night time sky. > > > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant > > > and/or > > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > > > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest care of > > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment for > any > > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and expertise > > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who wants to > > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and > Astronomy > > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations who > > might > > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, or > > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to make these > > > events > > > bigger and busier. > > > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or share > > > that > > > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or swag > > > you > > > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be family-appropriate > > > and > > > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station requires > > > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We can > > > supply > > > you with: > > > > > > . Tables > > > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > > > . Free parking > > > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early > > > enough commitment) > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > -Matt Christopher > > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joanna and I set up out front of Union Station one year, and had all kinds of traffic. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > I agree with David. I do NOT want us to have to set up behind the chain > link fence ever again. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David > Young > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:54 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > Between the garage and the entrance to Union Station. > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@... > <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday evening, > > I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. > > > > Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? > > > > Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@... > <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: David Young > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I can > > > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of the > > days. I > > > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science city". > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > > > <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> >wrote: > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he asked > > > that > > > > I > > > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in helping > > > > out. > > > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > > > > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and which > > day > > > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a > few > > > > days > > > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks away. > > So > > > > much for advanced planning. > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > Greetings! > > > > > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City will > > > > host > > > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd anniversary > > of > > > > the > > > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The > > next > > > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 > > each > > > > day > > > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy > > Week. I > > > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested in > > > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the days > > of > > > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday evening > > to > > > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science of > > > > Energy > > > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy > Week > > > at > > > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, > > scout > > > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space > > > > exploration and our night time sky. > > > > > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on distant > > > > and/or > > > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > > > > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest care > of > > > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment for > > any > > > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and > expertise > > > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who wants > to > > > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and > > Astronomy > > > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations who > > > might > > > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to them, > or > > > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to make these > > > > events > > > > bigger and busier. > > > > > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or share > > > > that > > > > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or > swag > > > > you > > > > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be > family-appropriate > > > > and > > > > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station requires > > > > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We can > > > > supply > > > > you with: > > > > > > > > . Tables > > > > > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > > > > > . Free parking > > > > > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with early > > > > enough commitment) > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > -Matt Christopher > > > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! 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I am having trouble recalling the fenced section in the back, but if there are hardly any people there because of the fence, then it is a lousy place, indeed. Denise On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Joanna and I set up out front of Union Station one year, and had all kinds > of traffic. > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > I agree with David. I do NOT want us to have to set up behind the chain > > link fence ever again. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > > Young > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:54 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > > > > > Between the garage and the entrance to Union Station. > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@... > > > <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday > evening, > > > I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. > > > > > > Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? > > > > > > Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? > > > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@... > > > <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: David Young > > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate on. I > can > > > > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of the > > > days. I > > > > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the "science > city". > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > > > > <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> >wrote: > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and he > asked > > > > that > > > > > I > > > > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in > helping > > > > > out. > > > > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would coordinate any > > > > > volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate which event and > which > > > day > > > > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > > > > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the request a > > few > > > > > days > > > > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of weeks > away. > > > So > > > > > much for advanced planning. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > Greetings! > > > > > > > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas City > will > > > > > host > > > > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd > anniversary > > > of > > > > > the > > > > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to 10pm. The > > > next > > > > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to 2:30 > > > each > > > > > day > > > > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and Astronomy > > > Week. I > > > > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be interested > in > > > > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of the > days > > > of > > > > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday > evening > > > to > > > > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new Science > of > > > > > Energy > > > > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and Astronomy > > Week > > > > at > > > > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, families, > > > scout > > > > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of space > > > > > exploration and our night time sky. > > > > > > > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on > distant > > > > > and/or > > > > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > > > > > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky guest > care > > of > > > > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and refreshment > for > > > any > > > > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and > > expertise > > > > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who > wants > > to > > > > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and > > > Astronomy > > > > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or organizations > who > > > > might > > > > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to > them, > > or > > > > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to make > these > > > > > events > > > > > bigger and busier. > > > > > > > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show or > share > > > > > that > > > > > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational pamphlets or > > swag > > > > > you > > > > > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be > > family-appropriate > > > > > and > > > > > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station > requires > > > > > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. We > can > > > > > supply > > > > > you with: > > > > > > > > > > . Tables > > > > > > > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > > > > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > > > > > > > . Free parking > > > > > > > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > > > > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > > > > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with > early > > > > > enough commitment) > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > -Matt Christopher > > > > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Has anyone watch or heard of this: Dr. Mary Davidson Cohen of the Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen Charitable Foundationhosts a JCCC cable program called */It's Our Community/* ? Thanks Joe
Rita and I will be there. Given the weather forecast, I may just bring rocks and other stuff, unless I hear otherwise from the other attendees say to bring scope. I may have a C8 just in case. Joe
I agree, who wants to be in lock-up! We need to closer to the entrances to effectiveness. One evening, we set up just past the lower entrances and outside the planetarium on the patio. Actually, several times we set up there and had good results. I will most likely be on the roof at another location on Friday night. So, will there be a John Glenn and Neil Armstrong celebration? Maybe that's too American. Joe
I'm not having trouble recalling the fenced section as I have completely blotted it out of my memory. When we have been required to set up in that area it has turned out to be a complete fiasco. No one even poked food through the fence to feed the hungry astronomers... HOWEVER, I just heard back from Matt Christopher and he said that the area between the parking garage and the planetarium sounds like an excellent location so we're on. We're also definitely allowed in to see planetarium shows. Pete had also mentioned setting up in front of Union Station which I have also just asked about and will let everyone know once I hear back from Matt. I will keep everyone informed. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 7:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City I am having trouble recalling the fenced section in the back, but if there are hardly any people there because of the fence, then it is a lousy place, indeed. Denise On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > ** > > > Joanna and I set up out front of Union Station one year, and had all > kinds of traffic. > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > I agree with David. I do NOT want us to have to set up behind the > > chain link fence ever again. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > > Of > David > > Young > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:54 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > > > > > Between the garage and the entrance to Union Station. > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@... > > > <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday > evening, > > > I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. > > > > > > Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? > > > > > > Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? > > > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@... > > > <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: David Young > > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate > > > > on. I > can > > > > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of > > > > the > > > days. I > > > > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the > > > > "science > city". > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > > > > <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> >wrote: > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and > > > > > he > asked > > > > that > > > > > I > > > > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in > helping > > > > > out. > > > > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would > > > > > coordinate any volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate > > > > > which event and > which > > > day > > > > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > > > > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the > > > > > request a > > few > > > > > days > > > > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of > > > > > weeks > away. > > > So > > > > > much for advanced planning. > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > Greetings! > > > > > > > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas > > > > > City > will > > > > > host > > > > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd > anniversary > > > of > > > > > the > > > > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to > > > > > 10pm. The > > > next > > > > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to > > > > > 2:30 > > > each > > > > > day > > > > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and > > > > > Astronomy > > > Week. I > > > > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be > > > > > interested > in > > > > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of > > > > > the > days > > > of > > > > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday > evening > > > to > > > > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new > > > > > Science > of > > > > > Energy > > > > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and > > > > > Astronomy > > Week > > > > at > > > > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, > > > > > families, > > > scout > > > > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of > > > > > space exploration and our night time sky. > > > > > > > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on > distant > > > > > and/or > > > > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > > > > > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky > > > > > guest > care > > of > > > > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and > > > > > refreshment > for > > > any > > > > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and > > expertise > > > > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who > wants > > to > > > > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and > > > Astronomy > > > > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or > > > > > organizations > who > > > > might > > > > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to > them, > > or > > > > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to > > > > > make > these > > > > > events > > > > > bigger and busier. > > > > > > > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show > > > > > or > share > > > > > that > > > > > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational > > > > > pamphlets or > > swag > > > > > you > > > > > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be > > family-appropriate > > > > > and > > > > > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station > requires > > > > > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. > > > > > We > can > > > > > supply > > > > > you with: > > > > > > > > > > . Tables > > > > > > > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > > > > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > > > > > > > . Free parking > > > > > > > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > > > > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > > > > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with > early > > > > > enough commitment) > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > -Matt Christopher > > > > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! 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Sound good to set up OUTSIDE the fence. We get into Science City and the movies free all year but do we really want too? On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > I'm not having trouble recalling the fenced section as I have completely > blotted it out of my memory. When we have been required to set up in that > area it has turned out to be a complete fiasco. No one even poked food > through the fence to feed the hungry astronomers... > > HOWEVER, I just heard back from Matt Christopher and he said that the area > between the parking garage and the planetarium sounds like an excellent > location so we're on. We're also definitely allowed in to see planetarium > shows. > > Pete had also mentioned setting up in front of Union Station which I have > also just asked about and will let everyone know once I hear back from > Matt. > > I will keep everyone informed. > > Rick Henderson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Denise > Moser > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 7:27 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > I am having trouble recalling the fenced section in the back, but if there > are hardly any people there because of the fence, then it is a lousy place, > indeed. > > Denise > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Joanna and I set up out front of Union Station one year, and had all > > kinds of traffic. > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > > > I agree with David. I do NOT want us to have to set up behind the > > > chain link fence ever again. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > > > Of > > David > > > Young > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:54 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Between the garage and the entrance to Union Station. > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@... > > > > > <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > > > Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday > > evening, > > > > I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. > > > > > > > > Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? > > > > > > > > Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? > > > > > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@... > > > > > <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > From: David Young > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate > > > > > on. I > > can > > > > > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one of > > > > > the > > > > days. I > > > > > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the > > > > > "science > > city". > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > > > > > <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> >wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and > > > > > > he > > asked > > > > > that > > > > > > I > > > > > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested in > > helping > > > > > > out. > > > > > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would > > > > > > coordinate any volunteers from the ASKC. Also please indicate > > > > > > which event and > > which > > > > day > > > > > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > > > > > > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the > > > > > > request a > > > few > > > > > > days > > > > > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of > > > > > > weeks > > away. > > > > So > > > > > > much for advanced planning. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > Greetings! > > > > > > > > > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas > > > > > > City > > will > > > > > > host > > > > > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd > > anniversary > > > > of > > > > > > the > > > > > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to > > > > > > 10pm. The > > > > next > > > > > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 to > > > > > > 2:30 > > > > each > > > > > > day > > > > > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and > > > > > > Astronomy > > > > Week. I > > > > > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be > > > > > > interested > > in > > > > > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of > > > > > > the > > days > > > > of > > > > > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples Friday > > evening > > > > to > > > > > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new > > > > > > Science > > of > > > > > > Energy > > > > > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and > > > > > > Astronomy > > > Week > > > > > at > > > > > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, > > > > > > families, > > > > scout > > > > > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders of > > > > > > space exploration and our night time sky. > > > > > > > > > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on > > distant > > > > > > and/or > > > > > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, displayed > > > > > > astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to a lucky > > > > > > guest > > care > > > of > > > > > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and > > > > > > refreshment > > for > > > > any > > > > > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion and > > > expertise > > > > > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone who > > wants > > > to > > > > > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space and > > > > Astronomy > > > > > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or > > > > > > organizations > > who > > > > > might > > > > > > be interested in participating, please forward this message to > > them, > > > or > > > > > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to > > > > > > make > > these > > > > > > events > > > > > > bigger and busier. > > > > > > > > > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to show > > > > > > or > > share > > > > > > that > > > > > > is unique and engaging. If you have any informational > > > > > > pamphlets or > > > swag > > > > > > you > > > > > > would like to display or hand out, we ask that it be > > > family-appropriate > > > > > > and > > > > > > relevant to our shared educational mission. If your station > > requires > > > > > > electricity, you will need to bring your own extension cords. > > > > > > We > > can > > > > > > supply > > > > > > you with: > > > > > > > > > > > > . Tables > > > > > > > > > > > > . Electricity, if needed > > > > > > > > > > > > . Water source, if needed > > > > > > > > > > > > . Free parking > > > > > > > > > > > > . Food & refreshment > > > > > > > > > > > > . Waste/recycling disposal > > > > > > > > > > > > . Your organization's logo included in promotional media (with > > early > > > > > > enough commitment) > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > -Matt Christopher > > > > > > Science City @ Union Station KC > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! 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David asks a very good question, especially in light of our past history, which has had some very dark moments. Our relationship is still not perfect with Union Station and I have my share of gripes that persist to this day. However, I cannot overstate how much I appreciate what Jeff Rosenblatt, the Director of Science, has done in trying to improve the relationship between Union Station/Science City and the ASKC. His abilities, though, are limited by his own management and my concerns are more with them than with Jeff. I would have appreciated more notice from Union Station about the events they schedule and I tell them that every time things like this come up. I then have to remember that even in spite of all the money various organizations have been throwing at things like the Extreme Screen and the Science on a Sphere (somewhere around $3,000,000 or more!), very, very, very little of it is going towards the planetarium or its staffing. I completely do not understand this other than acknowledging the complete LACK of understanding that Union Station upper management has about the Gottlieb Planetarium and astronomy science education. In spite of this, my feelings are that as long as Jeff is willing to work with us and is honest with us, I am willing to reciprocate. Jeff has been very appreciative of the ASKC. Unfortunately, I think we have essentially been forgotten by any of his management and they consider the Gottlieb Planetarium "fixed." Of course, I had my cats "fixed" too and I don't think they have trusted me since. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 10:57 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City Sound good to set up OUTSIDE the fence. We get into Science City and the movies free all year but do we really want too? On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > I'm not having trouble recalling the fenced section as I have > completely blotted it out of my memory. When we have been required to > set up in that area it has turned out to be a complete fiasco. No one > even poked food through the fence to feed the hungry astronomers... > > HOWEVER, I just heard back from Matt Christopher and he said that the > area between the parking garage and the planetarium sounds like an > excellent location so we're on. We're also definitely allowed in to > see planetarium shows. > > Pete had also mentioned setting up in front of Union Station which I > have also just asked about and will let everyone know once I hear back > from Matt. > > I will keep everyone informed. > > Rick Henderson > > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Denise Moser > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 7:27 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > I am having trouble recalling the fenced section in the back, but if > there are hardly any people there because of the fence, then it is a > lousy place, indeed. > > Denise > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Joanna and I set up out front of Union Station one year, and had all > > kinds of traffic. > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > > > I agree with David. I do NOT want us to have to set up behind the > > > chain link fence ever again. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > > > Of > > David > > > Young > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:54 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Between the garage and the entrance to Union Station. > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Denise Moser <dennyzen@... > > > > > <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > > > > Well, it depends on the consensus. I vote that we do the Friday > > evening, > > > > I'd rather spend my daytime commitment at the Zoo, if it comes up. > > > > > > > > Can we get in to see the planetarium show free? > > > > > > > > Finally, Dave--where would you rather set up? > > > > > > > > Denise > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@... > > > > > <mailto:suenjim%40comcast.net> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I can set up a scope, as well. What dates are we talking about? > > > > > > > > > > Jim > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > From: David Young > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 12:57 PM > > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Yuri's Night 2013 at Science City > > > > > > > > > > Gather a consensus on which day or days we should concentrate > > > > > on. I > > can > > > > > provide a solar telescope and/or my 14.5" Starmaster for one > > > > > of the > > > > days. I > > > > > will NOT set up inside the fence on the west side of the > > > > > "science > > city". > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 11:58 AM, Rick Henderson > > > > > <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> >wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > > > > > I got this request from Matt Christopher at Science City and > > > > > > he > > asked > > > > > that > > > > > > I > > > > > > pass it along to our members to see if anyone is interested > > > > > > in > > helping > > > > > > out. > > > > > > He's also asking about Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > > > If so, please reply back to me as I told him I would > > > > > > coordinate any volunteers from the ASKC. Also please > > > > > > indicate which event and > > which > > > > day > > > > > > that you would be interested in doing. > > > > > > > > > > > > I apologize for the short notice, but I just received the > > > > > > request a > > > few > > > > > > days > > > > > > ago and just realized that the events are only a couple of > > > > > > weeks > > away. > > > > So > > > > > > much for advanced planning. > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > Greetings! > > > > > > > > > > > > Spacey days are coming! Science City at Union Station Kansas > > > > > > City > > will > > > > > > host > > > > > > an evening celebration honoring Yuri Gagarin and the 52nd > > anniversary > > > > of > > > > > > the > > > > > > first manned space flight on Friday, April 12th from 6 to > > > > > > 10pm. The > > > > next > > > > > > week, Tuesday April 16th thru Sunday, April 21st, from 9:30 > > > > > > to > > > > > > 2:30 > > > > each > > > > > > day > > > > > > (11-4 on Sunday), we will also be celebrating Space and > > > > > > Astronomy > > > > Week. I > > > > > > was writing to see if you or your organization would be > > > > > > interested > > in > > > > > > celebrating with us that evening and/or during any or all of > > > > > > the > > days > > > > of > > > > > > Space and Astronomy Week. > > > > > > > > > > > > We are hoping to attract a lot of families and couples > > > > > > Friday > > evening > > > > to > > > > > > check out special late-night planetarium showings, the new > > > > > > Science > > of > > > > > > Energy > > > > > > exhibit, and enjoy the warming springtime air. Space and > > > > > > Astronomy > > > Week > > > > > at > > > > > > Science City will be an opportunity to reach individuals, > > > > > > families, > > > > scout > > > > > > troops and school groups to help them discover the wonders > > > > > > of space exploration and our night time sky. > > > > > > > > > > > > In the past at such events we have had telescopes trained on > > distant > > > > > > and/or > > > > > > celestial objects, model aircraft making 'n' taking, > > > > > > displayed astrophotography, and we give away a telescope to > > > > > > a lucky guest > > care > > > of > > > > > > Astronomy Magazine each year. We'll round-up food and > > > > > > refreshment > > for > > > > any > > > > > > gracious volunteers who would like to share their passion > > > > > > and > > > expertise > > > > > > Friday evening and purchase lunch from Harvey's for anyone > > > > > > who > > wants > > > to > > > > > > spend a day celebrating space science with us during Space > > > > > > and > > > > Astronomy > > > > > > Week. If you can think of any other individuals or > > > > > > organizations > > who > > > > > might > > > > > > be interested in participating, please forward this message > > > > > > to > > them, > > > or > > > > > > reply with their contact information so that we can try to > > > > > > make > > these > > > > > > events > > > > > > bigger and busier. > > > > > > > > > > > > We ask that each group or volunteer provide something to > > > > > > show or > > share > > > > > > that > > > > > > is unique and engaging. 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I notice I have an extra extension ladder out back. I think Jason donated it for the DSS but I never got it down there. I no longer have a pickup truck so I don't have an easy way to transport it. Anyone going down that can haul it, give me a call. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS I PLAN TO GO DOWN ARE RETRIEVE OUR REMAINING EQUIPMENT AND PHOTOS. I CAN TAKE IT THEN.
JOE
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
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From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: Joe Wright <jos.wright@...>; "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 9:37 AM
Subject: [ASKC] ladder
I notice I have an extra extension ladder out back. I think Jason donated
it for the DSS but I never got it down there. I no longer have a pickup
truck so I don't have an easy way to transport it. Anyone going down that
can haul it, give me a call.
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Scott, Rick and I went to the DSS today. The dome is no more. The electrical conduits have become a spring water source and the pond area has been deemed the DSSRP (Dark Sky Site Reclamation Project). We started cutting down the snags and underbrush in an attempt to get the pond area to be a usable area for the members. After 7 hours of hard work we can now SEE the pond from the building! There's a lot of work to be done but it has been started. 2 gallons of gas, 3 dull chains, 1/2 pound summer sausage and some accelarent = a great day. Lots left to do but all in good time. Darrick
Thanks for the hard work, guys! I know I appreciate your efforts. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gray Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 7:02 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Good day at the DSS Scott, Rick and I went to the DSS today. The dome is no more. The electrical conduits have become a spring water source and the pond area has been deemed the DSSRP (Dark Sky Site Reclamation Project). We started cutting down the snags and underbrush in an attempt to get the pond area to be a usable area for the members. After 7 hours of hard work we can now SEE the pond from the building! There's a lot of work to be done but it has been started. 2 gallons of gas, 3 dull chains, 1/2 pound summer sausage and some accelarent = a great day. Lots left to do but all in good time. Darrick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This is from a posting in another egroup, and I thought you all would like to see the video in the link below. It's a great one - we can show it at Powell! Jackie B. ------- We need to show this and spread it around.Astronomy Magazine Article, "IDA's great new light pollution video, "Losing the Dark." by David Eicher at http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/daves-universe/archive/2013/03/08/ida-s-great- new-light-pollution-video-quot-losing-the-dark-quot.aspx and IDA's Light Pollution Video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd82jaztFIo Sue Rose President Amateur Observers' Society of NY www.aosny.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I've been trying to find out when the local chapter of the IES is meeting. I am going incognito. Well maybe, I might be recognized by some of my old school buddies. I really what to hear what they have to say about light pollution and their efforts. I've got my light meter at work to check it against another unit. I'll have to check out this video at work where I have a fast connection. Watching it here would be as much as watching a candle burn. Watch out for chocolate bunnies this weekend. Joe Jackie Beucher wrote: > > This is from a posting in another egroup, and I thought you all would like > to see the video in the link below. It's a great one - we can show it at > Powell! > > Jackie B. > > ------- > > We need to show this and spread it around.Astronomy Magazine Article, > "IDA's > > great new light pollution video, "Losing the Dark." by David Eicher at > http://cs.astronomy.com/asy/b/daves-universe/archive/2013/03/08/ida-s-great- > new-light-pollution-video-quot-losing-the-dark-quot.aspx > and IDA's Light Pollution Video at > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd82jaztFIo > > Sue Rose > President > Amateur Observers' Society of NY > www.aosny.org > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
And now this morning, my back is telling me that maybe 7 hours of bending, cutting, and hauling was maybe a little too long. When did I grow old? -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:02:25 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Good day at the DSS Scott, Rick and I went to the DSS today. The dome is no more. The electrical conduits have become a spring water source and the pond area has been deemed the DSSRP (Dark Sky Site Reclamation Project). We started cutting down the snags and underbrush in an attempt to get the pond area to be a usable area for the members. After 7 hours of hard work we can now SEE the pond from the building! There's a lot of work to be done but it has been started. 2 gallons of gas, 3 dull chains, 1/2 pound summer sausage and some accelarent = a great day. Lots left to do but all in good time. Darrick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yeah, there is no warning, it just sneaks up on you! I've been looking for my "reset to an earlier date" switch. Damn, I wish Ponce had a GPS to that fountain. Joe s.kranz1@... wrote: > And now this morning, my back is telling me that maybe 7 hours of bending, cutting, and hauling was maybe a little too long. When did I grow old? > > > > -Scott >
When I was 50 I could work a 16 hour day, run 700 feet of pipe in to a well, mix 130 sacks of cement, pour it down the hole with 5 gallon buckets and then be raring to go the next day. Now almost 20 years later, I buy half bags of cement and grunt when I pick them up and can hardly move the next day. What the hell happened? On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Yeah, there is no warning, it just sneaks up on you! > > I've been looking for my "reset to an earlier date" switch. > > Damn, I wish Ponce had a GPS to that fountain. > > Joe > > > s.kranz1@... wrote: > > And now this morning, my back is telling me that maybe 7 hours of > bending, cutting, and hauling was maybe a little too long. When did I grow > old? > > > > > > > > -Scott > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Getting old isn't for the feint of heart. JIm -----Original Message----- From: David Young Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:15 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Good day at the DSS When I was 50 I could work a 16 hour day, run 700 feet of pipe in to a well, mix 130 sacks of cement, pour it down the hole with 5 gallon buckets and then be raring to go the next day. Now almost 20 years later, I buy half bags of cement and grunt when I pick them up and can hardly move the next day. What the hell happened? On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Yeah, there is no warning, it just sneaks up on you! > > I've been looking for my "reset to an earlier date" switch. > > Damn, I wish Ponce had a GPS to that fountain. > > Joe > > > s.kranz1@... wrote: > > And now this morning, my back is telling me that maybe 7 hours of > bending, cutting, and hauling was maybe a little too long. When did I grow > old? > > > > > > > > -Scott > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
You sold your pickup truck. There is a price to pay for doing that. On 3/30/2013 9:15 AM, David Young wrote: > Now almost 20 years later, I buy > half bags of cement and grunt when I pick them up and can hardly move the > next day. What the hell happened?
Yesterday. Always yesterday. But wait until tomorrow! I wish I could have helped. From the very first I saw that little mosquito haven as a wonderful thing. It has so much potential. Thank you all for starting the improvements to make it what it can be. If it was deep enough to sustain two bluegills there would not be one mosquito survive them. Bluegill love mosquito larvae! On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:19 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > And now this morning, my back is telling me that maybe 7 hours of bending, cutting, and hauling was maybe a little too long. When did I grow old? > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:02:25 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Good day at the DSS > > Scott, Rick and I went to the DSS today. The dome is no more. The electrical conduits have become a spring water source and the pond area has been deemed the DSSRP (Dark Sky Site Reclamation Project). We started cutting down the snags and underbrush in an attempt to get the pond area to be a usable area for the members. After 7 hours of hard work we can now SEE the pond from the building! There's a lot of work to be done but it has been started. 2 gallons of gas, 3 dull chains, 1/2 pound summer sausage and some accelarent = a great day. Lots left to do but all in good time. > > Darrick > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
But neither is dying young. On Mar 30, 2013, at 11:50 AM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > Getting old isn't for the feint of heart. > > JIm > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young > Sent: Saturday, March 30, 2013 11:15 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Good day at the DSS > > When I was 50 I could work a 16 hour day, run 700 feet of pipe in to a > well, mix 130 sacks of cement, pour it down the hole with 5 gallon buckets > and then be raring to go the next day. Now almost 20 years later, I buy > half bags of cement and grunt when I pick them up and can hardly move the > next day. What the hell happened? > > > On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Yeah, there is no warning, it just sneaks up on you! >> >> I've been looking for my "reset to an earlier date" switch. >> >> Damn, I wish Ponce had a GPS to that fountain. >> >> Joe >> >> >> s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: >>> And now this morning, my back is telling me that maybe 7 hours of >> bending, cutting, and hauling was maybe a little too long. When did I grow >> old? >>> >>> >>> >>> -Scott > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Yeah, its called not being tempted to do any major work for anyone! As Joe will tell you I can occaisionally be bribed if its an old customer I like and the job is simple. No more of that heavy work crap. On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 2:58 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > You sold your pickup truck. There is a price to pay for doing that. > > > On 3/30/2013 9:15 AM, David Young wrote: > > Now almost 20 years later, I buy > > half bags of cement and grunt when I pick them up and can hardly move the > > next day. What the hell happened? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Did I miss the invitation? I don't remember seeing anything about a work party. For whatever reason I'm sorry I wasn't there to help. Speaking of old guys, maybe that's why I didn't get the invite. You already knew I'm old and didn't want me slowing you down. Whatever the case, thanks gentlemen for the days work. Gary On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > Scott, Rick and I went to the DSS today. The dome is no more. The > electrical conduits have become a spring water source and the pond area has > been deemed the DSSRP (Dark Sky Site Reclamation Project). We started > cutting down the snags and underbrush in an attempt to get the pond area to > be a usable area for the members. After 7 hours of hard work we can now SEE > the pond from the building! There's a lot of work to be done but it has > been started. 2 gallons of gas, 3 dull chains, 1/2 pound summer sausage and > some accelarent = a great day. Lots left to do but all in good time. > > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I don't think many mosquitoes actually come from that pond. The frogs were thick around the pond and singing most of the day. The sound of the chainsaws didn't seem to bother them at all. A couple turtles were even out sunbathing while we were working. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: George Allen <geonjod@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:42:02 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Good day at the DSS Yesterday. Always yesterday. But wait until tomorrow! I wish I could have helped. From the very first I saw that little mosquito haven as a wonderful thing. It has so much potential. Thank you all for starting the improvements to make it what it can be. If it was deep enough to sustain two bluegills there would not be one mosquito survive them. Bluegill love mosquito larvae! On Mar 30, 2013, at 6:19 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > And now this morning, my back is telling me that maybe 7 hours of bending, cutting, and hauling was maybe a little too long. When did I grow old? > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:02:25 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Good day at the DSS > > Scott, Rick and I went to the DSS today. The dome is no more. The electrical conduits have become a spring water source and the pond area has been deemed the DSSRP (Dark Sky Site Reclamation Project). We started cutting down the snags and underbrush in an attempt to get the pond area to be a usable area for the members. After 7 hours of hard work we can now SEE the pond from the building! There's a lot of work to be done but it has been started. 2 gallons of gas, 3 dull chains, 1/2 pound summer sausage and some accelarent = a great day. Lots left to do but all in good time. > > Darrick > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least professional opinions. As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We decided as a group and marked them together. We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! Darrick
Thanks for your efforts. A topic of discussion at a future board meeting, for sure. I'd encourage anyone with opinions on the matter to attend the next board meeting that will address the pond and it's future. That's the best place to make your opinions known. I'm sure Rick can let the club members know in advance when the topic will be discussed. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:09 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSSRP As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least professional opinions. As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We decided as a group and marked them together. We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! Darrick ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Darrick, Scott and Rick thanks for all the work. Getting the professionals involved from the Missouri Department of Conservation is an excellent idea. Carroll Iorg On Mar 31, 2013 9:10 AM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) > for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of > Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a > structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or > leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water > level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy > this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for > appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a > useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of > thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC > individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least > professional opinions. > > As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much > space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. > I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass > and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other > day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or > size. We decided as a group and marked them together. > > We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe > 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush > that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is > to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been > marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to > help but don't know how, drag brush! > > At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! > > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Gray, filling it in may be inviting an erosion gulch to form, as it is the natural drain route for that area. It does hold, and allow to soak in, surface water from rains. The surrounding vegetation anchors the wet soil resulting from this. Clearing out all but main tree trunks, up to a height of at least 10 feet will allow grasses and smaller plants to grow, and let light and air into the ground level. This is a more pleasant effect than it was. My preference would be to deepen it with a backhoe, using that mud to form a better dam around the three lower sides. Since the drain field will not be tilled, little sediment will accrue in the deepened pond and it would last more than 25 years. This could make it qualify for SCS funds for flood control and soil erosion prevention. They will pay to have the work done. The area can be made into a cool, shady picnic spot. Then we can put the bluegill in after the water clears :-)) No carp. I think I spelled that last word correct. Get the county SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE to look at the site. I have SCS work on my present acreage and also on the one we had prior to this place. They paid 60% of the cost, to prevent rain water erosion. No strings attached. They laid out the plans after surveying the projects, and gave me a list of approved contractors to contact. No charge. Look around. See all those ponds on fancy acreages? SCS did that. Your tax dollars at work. On Mar 31, 2013, at 9:09 AM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least professional opinions. > > As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We decided as a group and marked them together. > > We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! > > At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! > > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That is why I am asking the experts before any actual pond work is done. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > Gray, filling it in may be inviting an erosion gulch to form, as it is the natural drain route for that area. It does hold, and allow to soak in, surface water from rains. The surrounding vegetation anchors the wet soil resulting from this. Clearing out all but main tree trunks, up to a height of at least 10 feet will allow grasses and smaller plants to grow, and let light and air into the ground level. This is a more pleasant effect than it was. > > My preference would be to deepen it with a backhoe, using that mud to form a better dam around the three lower sides. Since the drain field will not be tilled, little sediment will accrue in the deepened pond and it would last more than 25 years. This could make it qualify for SCS funds for flood control and soil erosion prevention. They will pay to have the work done. > > The area can be made into a cool, shady picnic spot. > > Then we can put the bluegill in after the water clears :-)) No carp. > I think I spelled that last word correct. > > Get the county SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE to look at the site. I have SCS work on my present acreage and also on the one we had prior to this place. They paid 60% of the cost, to prevent rain water erosion. No strings attached. They laid out the plans after surveying the projects, and gave me a list of approved contractors to contact. No charge. > > Look around. See all those ponds on fancy acreages? SCS did that. Your tax dollars at work. > > > > > On Mar 31, 2013, at 9:09 AM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least professional opinions. > > > > As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We decided as a group and marked them together. > > > > We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! > > > > At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! > > > > Darrick > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Darrick, we owe much to the members who put sweaty hands on chainsaws and other tools and get the job done. This work falls to just a few who CAN do the work and WILL do it. A small wetland is never a nuisance. It can be a home to numerous animals and plants, and I think we are a scientific group who appreciates this. Even a brush pile, not next to a building, is a habitat for numerous birds and other animals. These can be very good things. Thanks again to you and all who get their hands dirty in a useful project like this. George On Mar 31, 2013, at 5:41 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > That is why I am asking the experts before any actual pond work is done. >
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ASKC group. File : /MARAC2013.pdf Uploaded by : vaughtaskc <vaught701@...> Description : Final Schedule for MARAC 2013 You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/files/MARAC2013.pdf To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html Regards, vaughtaskc <vaught701@...>
Bruce Twarog has sent out the final schedule for the meeting April 5/6 at Linda Hall Library. Note no talks scheduled for Friday morning. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Has anyone observed PanSTARRS lately? It's been 2 weeks since I last observed the comet, and that was from the DSS. Tonight, I was unable to even see it thru 10x50 binos. My 16x80's barely just picked it up. It is starting to get higher in the morning sky now so I'll try again in the AM if its clear. It will be making its close approach to M31 in a couple days. It ought to look nice in the wide-field 7-inch! -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
A great big thanks to everyone who is working on the pond at the DSS. It will be a great addition to the place. I'd like to comment on the tree logs, limbs and brush. Instead of burning these items, why not create a wildlife habitat with the brush pile. See this: http://www.ecosystemgardening.com/brush-piles-help-wildlife-in-your-ecosystem-garden.html I used to burn my tree limbs and brush on my small acreage here at home, but I started created a couple of brush piles instead. The pile naturally decomposes, but more is added from the clean up work around the pond. Here is a quote from the article: Brush piles are a very important habitat element for many different kinds of wildlife. They provide cover from predators and places for nests, escape routes, and dens. Many insects are attracted to this pile of decomposing wood, which provides a bounty of food for birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Gray <earthdude123@yahoo.com> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:09 AM >Subject: [ASKC] DSSRP > > > >As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least professional opinions. > >As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We decided as a group and marked them together. > >We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! > >At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! > >Darrick > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Here is a link on how to construct the brush pile: http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?A=2723&Q=325980 Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 12:42 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSSRP > > > >A great big thanks to everyone who is working on the pond at the DSS. It will be a great addition to the place. > >I'd like to comment on the tree logs, limbs and brush. Instead of burning these items, why not create a wildlife habitat with the brush pile. See this: http://www.ecosystemgardening.com/brush-piles-help-wildlife-in-your-ecosystem-garden.html >I used to burn my tree limbs and brush on my small acreage here at home, but I started created a couple of brush piles instead. The pile naturally decomposes, but more is added from the clean up work around the pond. Here is a quote from the article: Brush piles are a very important habitat element for many different kinds of wildlife. They provide cover from predators and places for nests, escape routes, and dens. Many insects are attracted to this pile of decomposing wood, which provides a bounty of food for birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. > >Tom J Martinez >http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > >>________________________________ >> From: Gray <earthdude123@...> >>To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:09 AM >>Subject: [ASKC] DSSRP >> >> >> >>As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least professional opinions. >> >>As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We decided as a group and marked them together. >> >>We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! >> >>At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! >> >>Darrick >> >> >> >> >> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Darrick - I'm one who says leave the pond alone. The large population of spring peepers, cricket, chorus, crayfish and leopard frogs, american toads, 2 species of treefrogs (and one species of salamander I saw under a rock by the porta-potties last fall) make it a great site to see and hear wildlife. I seriously doubt destroying the pond will have any impact on the mosquito population in the area. There are at least 4 ponds within 300 - 500 yards of the observing site. Many more sites with standing water within a mile of our site. I'd like to be notified when the MO. Dept of Conservation comes out and tours the site. Please let me know. Dan Johnson --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > A great big thanks to everyone who is working on the pond at the DSS. It will be a great addition to the place. > > I'd like to comment on the tree logs, limbs and brush. Instead of burning these items, why not create a wildlife habitat with the brush pile. See this: http://www.ecosystemgardening.com/brush-piles-help-wildlife-in-your-ecosystem-garden.html > I used to burn my tree limbs and brush on my small acreage here at home, but I started created a couple of brush piles instead. The pile naturally decomposes, but more is added from the clean up work around the pond. Here is a quote from the article: Brush piles are a very important habitat element for many different kinds of wildlife. They provide cover from predators and places for nests, escape routes, and dens. Many insects are attracted to this pile of decomposing wood, which provides a bounty of food for birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >________________________________ > > From: Gray <earthdude123@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:09 AM > >Subject: [ASKC] DSSRP > > > > > > > >As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least professional opinions. > > > >As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We decided as a group and marked them together. > > > >We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! > > > >At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! > > > >Darrick > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Rick - Please let know when the next Board Meeting is if we plan to discuss this topic. Thank you! Dan Johnson --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > Thanks for your efforts. A topic of discussion at a future board meeting, > for sure. I'd encourage anyone with opinions on the matter to attend the > next board meeting that will address the pond and it's future. That's the > best place to make your opinions known. I'm sure Rick can let the club > members know in advance when the topic will be discussed. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:09 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSSRP > > As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion (contention) for > a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri Department of > Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the thing. I have a > structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging it out or > leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the dramatic water > level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are all very busy > this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next 30 days for > appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds viability as a > useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and do this type of > thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from the MDC > individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or at least > professional opinions. > > As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much > space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. > I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass and > shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other day > and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or size. We > decided as a group and marked them together. > > We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is maybe 15% > of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of brush that > the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The plan is to > drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site has been > marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down and want to > help but don't know how, drag brush! > > At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! > > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
I'd have to agree with keeping the pond. The pond could be deepened and the brush around it clean up to make what Darrick and others believe could become a park like setting. I intend to help a little with the clearing out next time I go down. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM, danj <gdj102356@hotmail.com> wrote: > ** > > > > Darrick - I'm one who says leave the pond alone. The large population of > spring peepers, cricket, chorus, crayfish and leopard frogs, american > toads, 2 species of treefrogs (and one species of salamander I saw under a > rock by the porta-potties last fall) make it a great site to see and hear > wildlife. I seriously doubt destroying the pond will have any impact on the > mosquito population in the area. There are at least 4 ponds within 300 - > 500 yards of the observing site. Many more sites with standing water within > a mile of our site. I'd like to be notified when the MO. Dept of > Conservation comes out and tours the site. Please let me know. Dan Johnson > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > > > A great big thanks to everyone who is working on the pond at the DSS. It > will be a great addition to the place. > > > > I'd like to comment on the tree logs, limbs and brush. Instead of > burning these items, why not create a wildlife habitat with the brush pile. > See this: > http://www.ecosystemgardening.com/brush-piles-help-wildlife-in-your-ecosystem-garden.html > > I used to burn my tree limbs and brush on my small acreage here at home, > but I started created a couple of brush piles instead. The pile naturally > decomposes, but more is added from the clean up work around the pond. Here > is a quote from the article: Brush piles are a very important habitat > element for many different kinds of wildlife. They provide cover from > predators and places for nests, escape routes, and dens. Many insects are > attracted to this pile of decomposing wood, which provides a bounty of food > for birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. > > > > > Tom J Martinez > > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > >________________________________ > > > From: Gray <earthdude123@...> > > > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > >Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 9:09 AM > > >Subject: [ASKC] DSSRP > > > > > > > > > > > >As many of you know the pond has been a topic of discussion > (contention) for a number of reasons. I have contacted the Missouri > Department of Conservation with the basic question of what to do with the > thing. I have a structural guy coming out to address filling it in, digging > it out or leaving it as is. I have two others coming out to assess the > dramatic water level changes and the biologic status of the pond. They are > all very busy this time of the year but promised to contact me in the next > 30 days for appointments. We all have opinions on the state of the ponds > viability as a useful thing or a nuisance. These guys are the experts and > do this type of thing for a living. I am hoping we can get the reports from > the MDC individuals and get answers or at least options based on facts or > at least professional opinions. > > > > > >As I walked around it during the new moon week I was struck by how much > space is actually there but not accessable due to the undergrowth and such. > I am setting out to reclaim that area as a "park" environment with grass > and shade trees. Rick, Scott and I went through the entire area the other > day and selected trees to come down due to overcrowding, poor health or > size. We decided as a group and marked them together. > > > > > >We managed to clear out about 70' of of the circumference. This is > maybe 15% of the whole thing. The process created a substantial amount of > brush that the ground conditions wouldn't allow us to remove easily. The > plan is to drag it to the north side of the pond and burn it off. The site > has been marked by the burning of the old dome structure. If you go down > and want to help but don't know how, drag brush! > > > > > >At some point we could have one heck of a bonfire and wienie roast! > > > > > >Darrick > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Okay, before everyone jumps off the deep end (of the pond), a few clarifications might be in order. First, I don't remember seeing any mention of destroying the pond in any of Darrick's emails on the subject. Why would he contact the Missouri Department of Conservation to have a wildlife expert come out if he was going to destroy the pond? From my discussion with him, I am convinced that he is only seeking to improve the pond, both for the wildlife and for the ASKC members and guests. Second, the topic can be on the board agenda if someone puts it on there. So far, no one has. Talk to your board members at large and get it on the agenda if you want to discuss it and then come to the meeting. Third, Darrick has taken his appointment as Dark Sky Site Property Manager very seriously and has demonstrated initiative. The pond was discussed several years ago and nothing but talk ever came of it. In the past few years, I have heard many remarks about the pond all the way from leave it alone to drain it, both of which would be a great disservice on all accounts. The board meeting is at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 15th at the Rockhurst Community Center. I hope to see all interested and concerned members there. Rick Henderson
Thanks Rick - I'll be there. Where is the location of the Rockhurst Community Ctr? I'll contact a Board Member or 2 to place on the agenda. Dan Johnson --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Okay, before everyone jumps off the deep end (of the pond), a few clarifications might be in order. > > First, I don't remember seeing any mention of destroying the pond in any of Darrick's emails on the subject. Why would he contact the Missouri Department of Conservation to have a wildlife expert come out if he was going to destroy the pond? From my discussion with him, I am convinced that he is only seeking to improve the pond, both for the wildlife and for the ASKC members and guests. > > Second, the topic can be on the board agenda if someone puts it on there. So far, no one has. Talk to your board members at large and get it on the agenda if you want to discuss it and then come to the meeting. > > Third, Darrick has taken his appointment as Dark Sky Site Property Manager very seriously and has demonstrated initiative. The pond was discussed several years ago and nothing but talk ever came of it. In the past few years, I have heard many remarks about the pond all the way from leave it alone to drain it, both of which would be a great disservice on all accounts. > > The board meeting is at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 15th at the Rockhurst Community Center. I hope to see all interested and concerned members there. > > Rick Henderson >
Well, not really free, but close. Water that runs down our hillside during a torrential rain goes into the nearest creek and contributes to flooding and soil erosion. The Federal government wants to prevent that, so they allot money to anyone for stopping water from running down hill. It all counts. Big floods are made from little rivulets. The local county SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE (U. S. Government agency) will come out and see what can be done. Then they will pay 60% of that cost, no obligation on our part. Since we are a non profit they may pay all of it. No project is too large, none too small. That pond is large enough. They are very helpful, not like some federal snots. At least find out what they have to say. It is already paid for.
If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we get but be careful. Darrick
So who got what? I've walked around the perimeter of the pond numerous times, but didn't venture in to far as I am extremely allergic to poison ivy. Always admired and listened from a safe distance. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we get but be careful. > > Darrick >
Darrick and Scott, you are now of age. Years of Scouting blazing trails and never got the stuff. Then one day, I moved a flower pot of Rita's and boom! There was a sprig of ivy in the pot. Since then, I avoid at nearly all cost. Similar thing with stings. Never been stung until we moved up here. I even picked up a can of Sprite Remix with 75 bees swarming around it at Bartle scout camp. We timed the bees from finding the can to the return trip with friends from the hive. Then one summer day up here, I tossed something on the burn pile and out they came. I showed them. I got Whitey and a can of 25ft spray. Drove the truck into the pile, put down the window and let them have it with the spray. I sat there with the AC on in the truck watching them die. My neighbor said smart idea with the truck. He figured he would spray and run like hell. Welcome to the club of getting older. Joe pjafferis wrote: > > > So who got what? I've walked around the perimeter of the pond numerous > times, but didn't venture in to far as I am extremely allergic to > poison ivy. Always admired and listened from a safe distance. Pete > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>, "Gray" > <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > > If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison > ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. > Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both > infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks > for any help we get but be careful. > > > > Darrick > > > >
I got it bad on the whole back arera of my upper left arm. A few other minor spots across chest and other arm. But my upper arm is a red, puffy, oozing mess. Just love this stuff. Luckily it doesn't itch too bad. It hit me Sunday evening. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:58:56 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP warning So who got what? I've walked around the perimeter of the pond numerous times, but didn't venture in to far as I am extremely allergic to poison ivy. Always admired and listened from a safe distance. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we get but be careful. > > Darrick > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yeah, when I was younger, I used to almost be able to roll around in the stuff. But ever since 4 or 5 years ago, its almost as if I break out just looking at it. But even mowing the lawn used to never bother me. But the last couple years, my head is clogged up for 2 days afterwards. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:17:22 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP warning Darrick and Scott, you are now of age. Years of Scouting blazing trails and never got the stuff. Then one day, I moved a flower pot of Rita's and boom! There was a sprig of ivy in the pot. Since then, I avoid at nearly all cost. Similar thing with stings. Never been stung until we moved up here. I even picked up a can of Sprite Remix with 75 bees swarming around it at Bartle scout camp. We timed the bees from finding the can to the return trip with friends from the hive. Then one summer day up here, I tossed something on the burn pile and out they came. I showed them. I got Whitey and a can of 25ft spray. Drove the truck into the pile, put down the window and let them have it with the spray. I sat there with the AC on in the truck watching them die. My neighbor said smart idea with the truck. He figured he would spray and run like hell. Welcome to the club of getting older. Joe pjafferis wrote: > > > So who got what? I've walked around the perimeter of the pond numerous > times, but didn't venture in to far as I am extremely allergic to > poison ivy. Always admired and listened from a safe distance. Pete > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>, "Gray" > <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > > If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison > ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. > Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both > infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks > for any help we get but be careful. > > > > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Hate the oozing! Yuck! Grandad used to pull it up along the fence bare handed. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Apr 2, 2013, at 10:29 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > I got it bad on the whole back arera of my upper left arm. > > A few other minor spots across chest and other arm. But my upper arm is a red, puffy, oozing mess. Just love this stuff. Luckily it doesn't itch too bad. > > It hit me Sunday evening. > > -scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:58:56 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP warning > > > So who got what? I've walked around the perimeter of the pond numerous times, but didn't venture in to far as I am extremely allergic to poison ivy. Always admired and listened from a safe distance. Pete > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: >> >> If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we get but be careful. >> >> Darrick > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Follow up: I got Pete's reply to Darrick's message 8 minutes before I got Darrick's message. Joe
Wow, nearly 4 hours to get back to me. The speed of the internet.
Joe
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Follow up:
I got Pete's reply to Darrick's message 8 minutes before I got Darrick's
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Ditto for me Darrick. Worked on the farm and construction for many years, camped, hiked, etc. Never worried about. Then one very humid and sweaty day when I was 46 and clearing brush at my mother-in-laws, boom! Several days later started breaking out all over my arms. Now I fear and try to avoid it, also. Grant Miller Warrensburg --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we get but be careful. > > Darrick >
uh oh. I forgot about the ivy! I'm very allergic to the damn stuff. A couple of guys that worked for me over the years were immune to it. I was very jealous. Both of them said when they were little their elder gave them a piece of it and had them eat it and that's what made them immune. I've seen a couple of articles that substantiate this. Damn, I wish I'd eaten some when I was 5. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > ** > > > Hate the oozing! Yuck! Grandad used to pull it up along the fence bare > handed. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Apr 2, 2013, at 10:29 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > I got it bad on the whole back arera of my upper left arm. > > > > A few other minor spots across chest and other arm. But my upper arm is > a red, puffy, oozing mess. Just love this stuff. Luckily it doesn't itch > too bad. > > > > It hit me Sunday evening. > > > > -scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:58:56 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP warning > > > > > > So who got what? I've walked around the perimeter of the pond numerous > times, but didn't venture in to far as I am extremely allergic to poison > ivy. Always admired and listened from a safe distance. Pete > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > >> > >> If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison > ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick > lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. > I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we > get but be careful. > >> > >> Darrick > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My wife is extremely sensitive to poison ivy, if she even looks at the stuff she gets it. She is now to the point where the steroid shots and pills have become ineffective. Out of desperation I found a skin cleanser that removes the Ivy oils that cause the irritation. It is called Tecnu. It is made by a company called Tec Labs and can be found at local drug stores. The soap was originally developed as a decontaminate soap for biohazard and chemical spill first responders. It is quite pricey but It has worked extremly well for my wife and myself. You wash with it after digging in the yard or as soon as you see the rash. David Reed
Yup. I even have that stuff. But for the best results you need to wash down with it at the very moment you even suspect you have caught it. At that point, it works great! When it starts to blister, its too late and all you can do is relieve the symptoms. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Reed <dreed@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:16:18 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP warning My wife is extremely sensitive to poison ivy, if she even looks at the stuff she gets it. She is now to the point where the steroid shots and pills have become ineffective. Out of desperation I found a skin cleanser that removes the Ivy oils that cause the irritation. It is called Tecnu. It is made by a company called Tec Labs and can be found at local drug stores. The soap was originally developed as a decontaminate soap for biohazard and chemical spill first responders. It is quite pricey but It has worked extremly well for my wife and myself. You wash with it after digging in the yard or as soon as you see the rash. David Reed [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The City of Shawnee and various businesses are offering "free" recycling April 20. They will have document shredding, e-waste, and bicycle recycling. The electronics will charge only for tvs and monitors You can donate $5 per banker box if you want to but its not required. Proceeds to charity. I plan to take a BUNCH of old electronics up to them! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a request for a scout group at Powell for April 16. The duty pair already has a night during their week. I won't confirm this group unless someone volunteers. It's a small group of 8 scouts and 4 adults. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There is a pretty good amount of ivy on the West side, mostly smaller plants. If we want to make the area usable we should probably take a pair of pruners or a hatchet and cut all vines growing up tress. Especially the hairy looking ones. This is the main way that the ivy reseeds it self. For the smaller plants if we mow them over enough times they will eventually go away. My wife is so allergic to it that just the smoke from burning vines can nail her. And if you did not already know this ivy can nail you even in the winter just by rubbing against a vine. Paul --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we get but be careful. > > Darrick >
The double whammy of heavy snow from the last couple of storms played havoc with my trees. The cheapest tree guys want $550 to remove two large broken limbs. I intend to rent a mobile hoist and do it myself in a couple of weeks when things start to get green. This is the same type of hoist I rented when we painted the dome at Powell a few years ago. I will need it for about 3 hours but will be paying for a day's rental. If I rent it Friday night I can likely have it all weekend. Since it's trailer mounted it can be used at other locations:-) Does anyone have a need for it for tree trimming or painting or any other nefarious projects. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Like everyone else, poison ivy did not effect me until I was in my 40's, so eating the stuff when you are young may or may not work. I doubt if it does. Here is what I found: POISON IVY MYTHS Myth:Poison ivy is contagious. Reality:You can't spread poison ivy by coming into contact with a person who has it, unless that person has urushiol on their skin. You can, however, pick it up by touching a dog that has gotten poison ivy on its fur, or by touching the blade of a weed whacker that you just used to cut down the plants. Myth:You can spread poison ivy to other parts of your body by picking at the blisters on your skin. Reality:The only way you can get poison ivy is by touching the plant, or by touching an object that has come into direct contact with the plant and has urushiol on it. If you scratch or pick at the rash and blisters, you may cause an infection, but you won't cause the rash to spread. Although the rash may appear to "spread," it is only because the reaction occurs more slowly on some parts of the body than it does in other parts. Myth:If I eat poison ivy, I'll become immune to it in the future. Reality:This is not only untrue, but it can be lethal. Eating poison ivy can cause a potentially fatal allergic reaction. Some animals, including deer, happily eat poison ivy with no ill effects. Myth:Some people are so sensitive to poison ivy that they can catch it just by being near the plant. Reality:You have to touch the plant to get poison ivy - just being close to it will not get urushiol on your skin. Myth:You can't get poison ivy from a dead plant. Reality:Urushiol can linger on surfaces -- including the poison ivy plant -- for several years, even after the plant has died. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 8:33 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Ivy > >uh oh. I forgot about the ivy! I'm very allergic to the damn stuff. A >couple of guys that worked for me over the years were immune to it. I was >very jealous. Both of them said when they were little their elder gave them >a piece of it and had them eat it and that's what made them immune. I've >seen a couple of articles that substantiate this. Damn, I wish I'd eaten >some when I was 5. > > >On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Hate the oozing! Yuck! Grandad used to pull it up along the fence bare >> handed. >> >> Under Spacious Skies, >> Randy Thompson >> >> >> On Apr 2, 2013, at 10:29 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> >> > I got it bad on the whole back arera of my upper left arm. >> > >> > A few other minor spots across chest and other arm. But my upper arm is >> a red, puffy, oozing mess. Just love this stuff. Luckily it doesn't itch >> too bad. >> > >> > It hit me Sunday evening. >> > >> > -scott >> > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> >> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:58:56 >> > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP warning >> > >> > >> > So who got what? I've walked around the perimeter of the pond numerous >> times, but didn't venture in to far as I am extremely allergic to poison >> ivy. Always admired and listened from a safe distance. Pete >> > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: >> >> >> >> If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison >> ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick >> lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. >> I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we >> get but be careful. >> >> >> >> Darrick >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> >> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Occultation opportunity, as the path goes through our area. See Below, and respond directly to Paul if you are interested and can help. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "PAUL MALEY" <pdmaley@...> Date: Apr 3, 2013 5:50 PM Subject: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night To: <askc_questions@...> Cc: <askc_membership@...> Sorry for the late notice but there is an important occultation of a 12.7 magnitude star by the asteroid Ortrud at 137am on Monday morning local time. The star will be located at elevation 37, azimuth 257. *I am looking to find someone with a C8 or larger instrument that could be mobile so that we could videorecord this extremely long eclipse.* The path is being refined and if this happens, I would plan to fly from Houston to KC just for this event and return the following morning. The current path can be seen on this interactive map link: http://www.poyntsource.com/New/Google/20130408_31865.HTM If you bring up this map, the green line is where I propose to go. But the path is being updated and this line may move. The blue lines define the north and south edges of the predicted path, while the red lines show error bars. These error bars may be significantly reduced between now and Sunday. If so, I will definitely plan to fly up providing the weather is good. Details of the path and 5 levels of star charts can be found at: http://www.asteroidoccultation.com/2013_04/0408_551_31865.htm If you know of someone who could help with this, please contact me ASAP. I will be happy to call anyone involved and discuss the planning and need for this activity. I am sending this to two of your web contacts hoping someone can answer me quickly. sincerely, Paul Paul D. Maley NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society Houston TX email: pdmaley@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Try Zanfel. It's a cream you rub on and rinse off. It is expensive but it really helped me last time I had it. I think Walgreens has it. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > If you play in the woods, be careful. Must have some hellish poison ivy. 30+ years playin in the timber and never a case until friday. Rick lucked out and only spotted a couple ticks. Scott and I are both infected. I neded up at the doctor to get the steroid shot!!! Thanks for any help we get but be careful. > > Darrick >
I sent him a response.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
________________________________
From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:42 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night
Occultation opportunity, as the path goes through our area.
See Below, and respond directly to Paul if you are interested and can help.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "PAUL MALEY" <mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com>
Date: Apr 3, 2013 5:50 PM
Subject: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night
To: <mailto:askc_questions%40askc.org>
Cc: <mailto:askc_membership%40askc.org>
Sorry for the late notice but there is an important occultation of a 12.7
magnitude star by the asteroid Ortrud at 137am on Monday morning local
time. The star will be located at elevation 37, azimuth 257. *I am looking
to find someone with a C8 or larger instrument that could be mobile so that
we could videorecord this extremely long eclipse.* The path is being
refined and if this happens, I would plan to fly from Houston to KC just
for this event and return the following morning.
The current path can be seen on this interactive map link:
http://www.poyntsource.com/New/Google/20130408_31865.HTM
If you bring up this map, the green line is where I propose to go. But the
path is being updated and this line may move. The blue lines define the
north and south edges of the predicted path, while the red lines show error
bars. These error bars may be significantly reduced between now and Sunday.
If so, I will definitely plan to fly up providing the weather is good.
Details of the path and 5 levels of star charts can be found at:
http://www.asteroidoccultation.com/2013_04/0408_551_31865.htm
If you know of someone who could help with this, please contact me ASAP. I
will be happy to call anyone involved and discuss the planning and need for
this activity.
I am sending this to two of your web contacts hoping someone can answer me
quickly.
sincerely,
Paul
Paul D. Maley
NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society
Houston TX
email: mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com
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Is there a more detailed schedule for the convention? We were planning to attend, but we have our monthly GSA astronomy program on Saturday night at 7pm. Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Joe. I've been really busy this week and wasn't sure what to tell him. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 9:12 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night I sent him a response. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@gmail.com <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> " <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:42 PM Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night Occultation opportunity, as the path goes through our area. See Below, and respond directly to Paul if you are interested and can help. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "PAUL MALEY" <mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com> Date: Apr 3, 2013 5:50 PM Subject: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night To: <mailto:askc_questions%40askc.org> Cc: <mailto:askc_membership%40askc.org> Sorry for the late notice but there is an important occultation of a 12.7 magnitude star by the asteroid Ortrud at 137am on Monday morning local time. The star will be located at elevation 37, azimuth 257. *I am looking to find someone with a C8 or larger instrument that could be mobile so that we could videorecord this extremely long eclipse.* The path is being refined and if this happens, I would plan to fly from Houston to KC just for this event and return the following morning. The current path can be seen on this interactive map link: http://www.poyntsource.com/New/Google/20130408_31865.HTM If you bring up this map, the green line is where I propose to go. But the path is being updated and this line may move. The blue lines define the north and south edges of the predicted path, while the red lines show error bars. These error bars may be significantly reduced between now and Sunday. If so, I will definitely plan to fly up providing the weather is good. Details of the path and 5 levels of star charts can be found at: http://www.asteroidoccultation.com/2013_04/0408_551_31865.htm If you know of someone who could help with this, please contact me ASAP. I will be happy to call anyone involved and discuss the planning and need for this activity. I am sending this to two of your web contacts hoping someone can answer me quickly. sincerely, Paul Paul D. Maley NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society Houston TX email: mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have another request for a small private group at Powell April 8-11. The duty pair already has a night so this would be a volunteer deal. I'll be cancelling a request for April 16 for a scout group since there were no volunteers. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I need Neta Apple's phone number asap. I'm not at home and Joe411 doesn't have it:-( [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Try 816-297-2360 Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 12:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Phone I need Neta Apple's phone number asap. I'm not at home and Joe411 doesn't have it:-( [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There will be a -8 Iridium Flare nearly centered over UMKC going from north to south at 20:13 tonight. I'll be on the roof. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone have a serial to RS232 cable that is near UMKC? This goes from the computer to a modular plug similiar to a phone jack, but larger. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, it's tomorrow night! The same flare is a -4 at Powell 7 seconds later. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC" <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:24:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] -8 flare There will be a -8 Iridium Flare nearly centered over UMKC going from north to south at 20:13 tonight. I'll be on the roof. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RS-232 cables and serial cables come in many configurations DB-25 to DB-9 being the most common. You question is nebulous not to be confused with a nebula. Go to Electronic Supply 4100 Main St. http://www.eskc.com/ it's only a couple blocks from you. They will have what you need. Wayne Thompson Raw Media Studios 816.679.3865 http://www.rawmediastudios.com ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mcintoshdh@...>; Mark Brodwin <brodwinm@...> Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:26 PM Subject: [ASKC] Cable Anyone have a serial to RS232 cable that is near UMKC? This goes from the computer to a modular plug similiar to a phone jack, but larger. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So what was the response??????????? Historians like to know. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 9:12 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night > > > >I sent him a response. > >Joe > >__________________________________________________________ >Joseph S. Wright >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >Office (913) 208-0924 >Design Detailing Cadd > > >________________________________ >From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:42 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night > > > > >Occultation opportunity, as the path goes through our area. > >See Below, and respond directly to Paul if you are interested and can help. >---------- Forwarded message ---------- >From: "PAUL MALEY" <mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com> >Date: Apr 3, 2013 5:50 PM >Subject: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night >To: <mailto:askc_questions%40askc.org> >Cc: <mailto:askc_membership%40askc.org> > >Sorry for the late notice but there is an important occultation of a 12.7 >magnitude star by the asteroid Ortrud at 137am on Monday morning local >time. The star will be located at elevation 37, azimuth 257. *I am looking >to find someone with a C8 or larger instrument that could be mobile so that >we could videorecord this extremely long eclipse.* The path is being >refined and if this happens, I would plan to fly from Houston to KC just >for this event and return the following morning. > >The current path can be seen on this interactive map link: >http://www.poyntsource.com/New/Google/20130408_31865.HTM > >If you bring up this map, the green line is where I propose to go. But the >path is being updated and this line may move. The blue lines define the >north and south edges of the predicted path, while the red lines show error >bars. These error bars may be significantly reduced between now and Sunday. >If so, I will definitely plan to fly up providing the weather is good. > >Details of the path and 5 levels of star charts can be found at: >http://www.asteroidoccultation.com/2013_04/0408_551_31865.htm > >If you know of someone who could help with this, please contact me ASAP. I >will be happy to call anyone involved and discuss the planning and need for >this activity. > >I am sending this to two of your web contacts hoping someone can answer me >quickly. > >sincerely, >Paul > >Paul D. Maley >NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society >Houston TX > >email: mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well crap!!! Guess what, I'll still be there, unless it is cloudy. I really need to get a calendar at my desk! I don't check the date very often. Even better tomorrow night if it is clear. Going to have several groups on the roof.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
________________________________
From: "s.kranz1@comcast.net" <s.kranz1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] -8 flare
Joe, it's tomorrow night!
The same flare is a -4 at Powell 7 seconds later.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Wright" <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
To: "ASKC" <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 1:24:46 PM
Subject: [ASKC] -8 flare
There will be a -8 Iridium Flare nearly centered over UMKC going from north to south at 20:13 tonight.
I'll be on the roof.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
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Weather and orbital data willing, it is a go. Whitey and I will pick him up at KCI. May have two seats available for anyone on the route to Butler area.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Design Detailing Cadd
________________________________
From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night
So what was the response??????????? Historians like to know.
Tom J Martinez
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
>________________________________
> From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
>To: "mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com" <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 9:12 AM
>Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night
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>
>
>I sent him a response.
>
>Joe
>
>__________________________________________________________
>Joseph S. Wright
>Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
>Office (913) 208-0924
>Design Detailing Cadd
>
>
>________________________________
>From: Denise Moser <mailto:dennyzen%40gmail.com>
>To: "mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com" <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:42 PM
>Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night
>
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>Occultation opportunity, as the path goes through our area.
>
>See Below, and respond directly to Paul if you are interested and can help.
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>From: "PAUL MALEY" <mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com>
>Date: Apr 3, 2013 5:50 PM
>Subject: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night
>To: <mailto:askc_questions%40askc.org>
>Cc: <mailto:askc_membership%40askc.org>
>
>Sorry for the late notice but there is an important occultation of a 12.7
>magnitude star by the asteroid Ortrud at 137am on Monday morning local
>time. The star will be located at elevation 37, azimuth 257. *I am looking
>to find someone with a C8 or larger instrument that could be mobile so that
>we could videorecord this extremely long eclipse.* The path is being
>refined and if this happens, I would plan to fly from Houston to KC just
>for this event and return the following morning.
>
>The current path can be seen on this interactive map link:
>http://www.poyntsource.com/New/Google/20130408_31865.HTM
>
>If you bring up this map, the green line is where I propose to go. But the
>path is being updated and this line may move. The blue lines define the
>north and south edges of the predicted path, while the red lines show error
>bars. These error bars may be significantly reduced between now and Sunday.
>If so, I will definitely plan to fly up providing the weather is good.
>
>Details of the path and 5 levels of star charts can be found at:
>http://www.asteroidoccultation.com/2013_04/0408_551_31865.htm
>
>If you know of someone who could help with this, please contact me ASAP. I
>will be happy to call anyone involved and discuss the planning and need for
>this activity.
>
>I am sending this to two of your web contacts hoping someone can answer me
>quickly.
>
>sincerely,
>Paul
>
>Paul D. Maley
>NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society
>Houston TX
>
>email: mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com
>
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So apparently this is a no go from weather standpoint. Whether P. Maley gets updated astrometry for this event or not,,,,he's not going to see anything from KC. Here is the National Weather Service forecast for the time period involved: Sunday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Monday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Monday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Rob Robinson VP of Occultation Services, IOTA --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > So what was the response??????????? Historians like to know. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >________________________________ > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 9:12 AM > >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night > > > > > > > >I sent him a response. > > > >Joe > > > >__________________________________________________________ > >Joseph S. Wright > >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > >Office (913) 208-0924 > >Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > >________________________________ > >From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> > >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:42 PM > >Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night > > > > > > > > > >Occultation opportunity, as the path goes through our area. > > > >See Below, and respond directly to Paul if you are interested and can help. > >---------- Forwarded message ---------- > >From: "PAUL MALEY" <mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com> > >Date: Apr 3, 2013 5:50 PM > >Subject: Asteroid occultation help needed on Sunday night > >To: <mailto:askc_questions%40askc.org> > >Cc: <mailto:askc_membership%40askc.org> > > > >Sorry for the late notice but there is an important occultation of a 12.7 > >magnitude star by the asteroid Ortrud at 137am on Monday morning local > >time. The star will be located at elevation 37, azimuth 257. *I am looking > >to find someone with a C8 or larger instrument that could be mobile so that > >we could videorecord this extremely long eclipse.* The path is being > >refined and if this happens, I would plan to fly from Houston to KC just > >for this event and return the following morning. > > > >The current path can be seen on this interactive map link: > >http://www.poyntsource.com/New/Google/20130408_31865.HTM > > > >If you bring up this map, the green line is where I propose to go. But the > >path is being updated and this line may move. The blue lines define the > >north and south edges of the predicted path, while the red lines show error > >bars. These error bars may be significantly reduced between now and Sunday. > >If so, I will definitely plan to fly up providing the weather is good. > > > >Details of the path and 5 levels of star charts can be found at: > >http://www.asteroidoccultation.com/2013_04/0408_551_31865.htm > > > >If you know of someone who could help with this, please contact me ASAP. I > >will be happy to call anyone involved and discuss the planning and need for > >this activity. > > > >I am sending this to two of your web contacts hoping someone can answer me > >quickly. > > > >sincerely, > >Paul > > > >Paul D. Maley > >NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society > >Houston TX > > > >email: mailto:pdmaley%40yahoo.com > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Has not been carved in stone yet. However... Full day Friday, first speaker is Friday 9am. Starbeque 6pm followed by Dr. Bharat Ratra, DARK MATTER, DARK ENERGY & THE ACCELERATING UNIVERSE. Full day Saturday, last speaker 4pm Saturday. Banquet 6pm followed by awards and Richard Harshaw speaking about whatever he wants, so long as it aids digestion and keeps everyone awake. Each daytime paper begins on the hour, finishes at XX:45. Door prizes and snacks throughout each day. Break for lunch at Noon each day. A major door prize will be drawn at the end of each evening speaker and you must be registered, awake and present to win. Group photo Saturday 1:30pm Plenty of free parking. To be admitted to the state park, just tell the gatekeeper you are attending the MSRALCON in the lodge. Business meeting Saturday 10-11am Saturday is Helicopter Day at the SAS Museum adjacent to the lodge, so they will be flying in and out, and on display. GOOGLE Sac Museum, now Strategic Air and Space Museum to see what they offer. On display nearly every aircraft of WW2 including rockets and jets. Nukes. Reentry vehicles. ICBM's. A big deal. You may have to pay admission. But don't miss that. These are not models, but the real thing. Indoors. Nothing scheduled for Sunday. Be a good time to do the museum and still have time to return to KC in daylight. Photography allowed. Location is a little north of Lincoln, Nebraska, on I-80. Questions? 402-690-9245 This is probably correct. :-)) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A new Astronomical League Sales consultant has been chosen and will be at the MSRALCON 2013. I will help this person if needed. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Apr 4, 2013, at 4:48 PM, George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> wrote: > Has not been carved in stone yet. However... > > Full day Friday, first speaker is Friday 9am. > > Starbeque 6pm followed by Dr. Bharat Ratra, DARK MATTER, DARK ENERGY & THE ACCELERATING UNIVERSE. > > Full day Saturday, last speaker 4pm Saturday. > > Banquet 6pm followed by awards and Richard Harshaw speaking about whatever he wants, so long as it aids digestion and keeps everyone awake. > > Each daytime paper begins on the hour, finishes at XX:45. Door prizes and snacks throughout each day. Break for lunch at Noon each day. > > A major door prize will be drawn at the end of each evening speaker and you must be registered, awake and present to win. > > Group photo Saturday 1:30pm > > Plenty of free parking. > > To be admitted to the state park, just tell the gatekeeper you are attending the MSRALCON in the lodge. > > Business meeting Saturday 10-11am > > Saturday is Helicopter Day at the SAS Museum adjacent to the lodge, so they will be flying in and out, and on display. > > GOOGLE Sac Museum, now Strategic Air and Space Museum to see what they offer. On display nearly every aircraft of WW2 including rockets and jets. Nukes. Reentry vehicles. ICBM's. A big deal. You may have to pay admission. But don't miss that. These are not models, but the real thing. Indoors. > > Nothing scheduled for Sunday. Be a good time to do the museum and still have time to return to KC in daylight. Photography allowed. > > Location is a little north of Lincoln, Nebraska, on I-80. > > Questions? 402-690-9245 > > This is probably correct. :-)) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Hallett, Lindsey <LHallett@...> Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 5:17 PM Subject: School visit To: "askc_powell_reservations@..." <askc_powell_reservations@...> Hello! I am a fourth grade teacher at Heartland Elementary School in Overland Park. We are currently studying space and patterns in the night sky. We would to have a presentation about stargazing and the science behind astronomy! Our students are extremely interested in space and have fascinating inquiry questions. If someone is available to make a presentation for 10 year olds we'd be so grateful! You can contact me at lindsey.hallett@... Many thanks! Lindsey --- Lindsey Hallett 4th Grade Teacher Heartland Elementary lhallett@... www.bluevalleyk12.org/hrt/lhallett --------------- Blue Valley Schools - Education Beyond Expectations --------------- This e-mail (including any attachments) is confidential and intended solely for the use of the intended recipient. Any review, reliance, disclosure, copying, dissemination or distribution by others or forwarding without express permission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete all copies. Further, the sender accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by any virus, spyware, malware, or other malicious code transmitted by this e-mail. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Are people planning on DSS Fr.-Sat? Gil Machin
Are people planning on going to the Dark Sky Site Fri. Sat. (last message ended up in my spam folder. I don't know if it got through.) Gil Machin
It got through. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Apr 4, 2013, at 7:41 PM, "Gil" <gmachin@...> wrote: > Are people planning on going to the Dark Sky Site Fri. Sat. > (last message ended up in my spam folder. I don't know if it > got through.) > > Gil Machin > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I volunteer. Please confirm and let me know to check the calendar. If you're in ASKC and have the slightest interest in this I welcome and invite you to come along. You don't have to worry about being a keyholder or being on a team. You will not be expected to present anything if you don't want to and should avoid all concern about knowing anything technical about the sky or the scope. Small crowds can be fun, much less like work than public nights. Scouts are generally well-behaved and this is a great adult-to-kid ratio. While I don't encourage last-minute scheduling I think this kind of outreach serves us well. Come see why...
David Neuenschwander
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Subject: [ASKC] Powell request
I have a request for a scout group at Powell for April 16. The duty pair
already has a night during their week.
I won't confirm this group unless someone volunteers. It's a small group of
8 scouts and 4 adults.
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I think a better metaphor for this group would have been something about telescopes on cloudy nights. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Mary Snider <marysnider13@...> wrote: > > I'm as bored as a pacifist's pistol. >
Thanks David. I just confirmed the night with the group. Details are on the calendar. On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 12:35 AM, David Neuenschwander < david9660@...> wrote: > ** > > > I volunteer. Please confirm and let me know to check the calendar. If > you're in ASKC and have the slightest interest in this I welcome and invite > you to come along. You don't have to worry about being a keyholder or being > on a team. You will not be expected to present anything if you don't want > to and should avoid all concern about knowing anything technical about the > sky or the scope. Small crowds can be fun, much less like work than public > nights. Scouts are generally well-behaved and this is a great adult-to-kid > ratio. While I don't encourage last-minute scheduling I think this kind of > outreach serves us well. Come see why... > > > David Neuenschwander > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC <ASKC@...m> > Sent: Wed, Apr 3, 2013 9:38 am > Subject: [ASKC] Powell request > > I have a request for a scout group at Powell for April 16. The duty pair > already has a night during their week. > > I won't confirm this group unless someone volunteers. It's a small group of > 8 scouts and 4 adults. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I won't make it this weekend - already have other plans. And for next weekend - probably not either. I'll be going out during May New Moon. New Moon falls on a Thursday, so the weekend before and after will be good again. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gil" <gmachin@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:41:07 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Dark Sky Site Are people planning on going to the Dark Sky Site Fri. Sat. (last message ended up in my spam folder. I don't know if it got through.) Gil Machin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm going to MARAC this weekend Gil. Gary Sent from my iPad On Apr 4, 2013, at 7:33 PM, "Gil" <gmachin@...> wrote: > Are people planning on DSS Fr.-Sat? > > Gil Machin > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm going to MARAC this weekend Gil. Gary Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T ----- Reply message ----- From: "Gil" <gmachin@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Dark Sky Site Date: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 19:41 Are people planning on going to the Dark Sky Site Fri. Sat. (last message ended up in my spam folder. I don't know if it got through.) Gil Machin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tonight, Darrick Gray and I hosted one of the nicest troop of Boy Scouts that I've worked with in a long time. First, they came by and offered to help set up chairs, telescopes, whatever. Then they invited us over to eat BBQ (the pulled pork was VERY good) since they were camping in the park. Then it turned out the guy that smoked all the BBQ competes in the Royal BBQ and had heard of Darrick's team, so we were in good hands, BBQ wise. His smoker/trailer was bigger than my wife's car. We had 37 total and, although the skies didn't cooperate all that well, it did finally open up in the west to where we could look at Jupiter, M42, Rigel, Betelgeuse and a couple others. Darrick had both the 30" and the 16" running while I gave a presentation and was I impressed. I corrected all of the daylight savings time settings on the Ruisinger control system so now Maestro, Windows and TheSky all agree on what time it is and where the telescope should be pointing. The system worked flawlessly tonight. It figures that the only legislation that Congress has really all pretty much agreed to was the bill that changed the daylight savings time switch so Windows auto-corrects at the wrong time now. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Asteroid Occultation cancelled. Houston man going to South Carolina. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, Before these things get hauled off to surplus exchange for recycling, Steve King has approved me to give notice to the ASKC membership. These are surplus items and are free on a first come, first serve basis. All items are functional. One Dell 17" CRT monitor, black case, VGA and power cables included. Monitor works fine. Two Dell model 320 desktop computers. Box only, no keyboard or mouse. Each computer has a 2.5 GHz processor, a 38 GB hard disk, 512 MB memory, motherboard audio and graphics cards, internal speaker connected to audio, audio I/O jacks to connect external speakers and a microphone, network, serial and parallel ports, no operating system. USB 1.1 only. Both computers work. One HP LaserJet 4 Plus, black only, laser printer. Has network, serial and parallel interface connectors. No USB. Works fine. If interested, please contact Rick Henderson via email at rhenderson1@... or by phone at 913-481-1094. Thanks. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I would be interested in the HP LaserJet Rick if it is still available. Gary Pittman --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > Before these things get hauled off to surplus exchange for recycling, Steve > King has approved me to give notice to the ASKC membership. These are > surplus items and are free on a first come, first serve basis. All items > are functional. > > > > One Dell 17" CRT monitor, black case, VGA and power cables included. > Monitor works fine. > > > > Two Dell model 320 desktop computers. Box only, no keyboard or mouse. Each > computer has a 2.5 GHz processor, a 38 GB hard disk, 512 MB memory, > motherboard audio and graphics cards, internal speaker connected to audio, > audio I/O jacks to connect external speakers and a microphone, network, > serial and parallel ports, no operating system. USB 1.1 only. Both > computers work. > > > > One HP LaserJet 4 Plus, black only, laser printer. Has network, serial and > parallel interface connectors. No USB. Works fine. > > > > If interested, please contact Rick Henderson via email at > rhenderson1@... or by phone at 913-481-1094. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Gary and everyone, All of the stuff has been claimed and picked up. This stuff practically flew out of my garage, so my apologies to everyone who asked. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of GaryP Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 4:53 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Surplus Computer Items from Powell to Give Away I would be interested in the HP LaserJet Rick if it is still available. Gary Pittman --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > Before these things get hauled off to surplus exchange for recycling, Steve > King has approved me to give notice to the ASKC membership. These are > surplus items and are free on a first come, first serve basis. All items > are functional. > > > > One Dell 17" CRT monitor, black case, VGA and power cables included. > Monitor works fine. > > > > Two Dell model 320 desktop computers. Box only, no keyboard or mouse. Each > computer has a 2.5 GHz processor, a 38 GB hard disk, 512 MB memory, > motherboard audio and graphics cards, internal speaker connected to audio, > audio I/O jacks to connect external speakers and a microphone, network, > serial and parallel ports, no operating system. USB 1.1 only. Both > computers work. > > > > One HP LaserJet 4 Plus, black only, laser printer. Has network, serial and > parallel interface connectors. No USB. Works fine. > > > > If interested, please contact Rick Henderson via email at > rhenderson1@... or by phone at 913-481-1094. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Maybe a better situation like this, when equipment is being decommissioned, is to have it auctioned off at an ASKC general meeting, and then the proceeds put toward a noble cause (e.g. DSS, UMKC Scholarship Fund, Powell, etc). That way more people have a chance at stuff. Just my 2 pence worth.... Rob --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Gary and everyone, > All of the stuff has been claimed and picked up. This stuff practically > flew out of my garage, so my apologies to everyone who asked. > Rick Henderson
I would agree that an auction could benefit the ASKC if the items had been worth much of anything. The printer is at least 13 years old and the monitors and computers are at least 7-8 years old with no operating system. I would be surprised if the whole kit and caboodle would raise $50. Plus, if something doesn't work, people tend to complain more if they have spent money than if it's free. I discussed this with Steve before posting the items. They were just taking up space and not worth much more effort than what I did. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of SC285 Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 5:41 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Surplus Computer Items from Powell to Give Away Maybe a better situation like this, when equipment is being decommissioned, is to have it auctioned off at an ASKC general meeting, and then the proceeds put toward a noble cause (e.g. DSS, UMKC Scholarship Fund, Powell, etc). That way more people have a chance at stuff. Just my 2 pence worth.... Rob --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Gary and everyone, > All of the stuff has been claimed and picked up. This stuff practically > flew out of my garage, so my apologies to everyone who asked. > Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Heading down Thursday evening. Plan to stay through Saturday. students/new members are planning to join Friday or Saturday, or both. Darrick
Yes, if the weather looks promising, getting severe withdrawal symptoms, October '12 was my last visit. Hope to see you ( and lots of others) Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > Heading down Thursday evening. Plan to stay through Saturday. students/new members are planning to join Friday or Saturday, or both. > Darrick >
Looking to come down Thursday for a couple of nights with my new rig..the "Coach". Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 8:18 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] dss anyone? Heading down Thursday evening. Plan to stay through Saturday. students/new members are planning to join Friday or Saturday, or both. Darrick ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
This is both an announcement and a question. First, the LCT eyepieces have been removed from the LCT observatory. Someone forgot to close up the case and put up the eyepieces last month and left them on the stand by gap in the wall. Consequently, they were literally dripping wet and the case had standing water in it. They are finally dry, but they need to be cleaned and some look as they need to be disassembled and cleaned. So, if you want to use the LCT, you will have to come up with eyepiece for the immediate future. The question part is if anyone has recommendations on how best to clean the eyepieces. Steve King and I have cleaned finger prints and dust off eyepieces, but neither of us have had to deal with this level of contamination. If anyone can help, please contact one of us. Until the eyepieces are cleaned and usable, they will not be available for the LCT. Thanks and here's hoping we get them cleaned and back in operation quickly. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will be having class then heading down so I will be arriving after dark. Do my best to not disturb to bad. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > Looking to come down Thursday for a couple of nights with my new rig..the > "Coach". > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 8:18 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] dss anyone? > > Heading down Thursday evening. Plan to stay through Saturday. students/new > members are planning to join Friday or Saturday, or both. > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
I assume these are not TeleVue eyepieces. Several years ago I took apart a TV eyepiece to clean out the dust inside and had a hell of a time putting it back together. Sent it to TV who charged me about $75. It was like new but didn't have the eyepiece for approx 3 weeks and it wasn't cheap. You might want to try to clean it manually and if you can't put it back together properly then buy some used ones on AstromMart. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > This is both an announcement and a question. > > > > First, the LCT eyepieces have been removed from the LCT observatory. > Someone forgot to close up the case and put up the eyepieces last month and > left them on the stand by gap in the wall. Consequently, they were > literally dripping wet and the case had standing water in it. They are > finally dry, but they need to be cleaned and some look as they need to be > disassembled and cleaned. > > > > So, if you want to use the LCT, you will have to come up with eyepiece for > the immediate future. > > > > The question part is if anyone has recommendations on how best to clean the > eyepieces. Steve King and I have cleaned finger prints and dust off > eyepieces, but neither of us have had to deal with this level of > contamination. If anyone can help, please contact one of us. Until the > eyepieces are cleaned and usable, they will not be available for the LCT. > > > > Thanks and here's hoping we get them cleaned and back in operation quickly. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
No, these are not Televues. However, they are still very nice eyepieces and were all purchased new only about 3 years ago. They deserve better treatment than they received. I don't really want to have to the ASKC buy new eyepieces. Hence, my question about how to disassemble and clean, not how to send them back to the manufacturer. Rick Henderson ---- danj <gdj102356@...> wrote: > > I assume these are not TeleVue eyepieces. Several years ago I took apart a TV eyepiece to clean out the dust inside and had a hell of a time putting it back together. Sent it to TV who charged me about $75. It was like new but didn't have the eyepiece for approx 3 weeks and it wasn't cheap. You might want to try to clean it manually and if you can't put it back together properly then buy some used ones on AstromMart. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > This is both an announcement and a question. > > > > > > > > First, the LCT eyepieces have been removed from the LCT observatory. > > Someone forgot to close up the case and put up the eyepieces last month and > > left them on the stand by gap in the wall. Consequently, they were > > literally dripping wet and the case had standing water in it. They are > > finally dry, but they need to be cleaned and some look as they need to be > > disassembled and cleaned. > > > > > > > > So, if you want to use the LCT, you will have to come up with eyepiece for > > the immediate future. > > > > > > > > The question part is if anyone has recommendations on how best to clean the > > eyepieces. Steve King and I have cleaned finger prints and dust off > > eyepieces, but neither of us have had to deal with this level of > > contamination. If anyone can help, please contact one of us. Until the > > eyepieces are cleaned and usable, they will not be available for the LCT. > > > > > > > > Thanks and here's hoping we get them cleaned and back in operation quickly. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >
Anyone need equipment to do radio astronomy? Joe The Astronomy Department at the University of Virginia has a modest size microwave horn antenna that we need to dispose of (see attached images). The antenna is 4x5x11 feet on a 9x12 foot base. It would be ideal for a radio astronomy instrumentation course where students develop and test receivers. The antenna can be donated to an educational non-profit group, but the group has to pay for removal and shipping. Please contact me if you are interested. Ed Murphy
Anyone interested in helping these scouts? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shauna and Scott Norton <scottshauna@...> Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 10:16 PM Subject: Kearney Cub Scout Pack 397 request To: "askc_powell_reservations@..." <askc_powell_reservations@...> Dear ASKC members, I am a Committee member for the Kearney Cub Scout Pack 397, in Kearney Missouri. We would like to inquire about wwhat it would take to have members from the ASKC come out to our annual Spring Campout near Lawson Missouri on May 17th 18th and 19th, to help our Scouts complete the astronomy requirements. Ideally Saturday the 18th after our camp fire, is the best time with the most attendance, We would be honored for you to attend our campfire as it is an advancement ceremony for the boysm oving to the next rank. Feel free to call or email me with any info you might have. Thank You, Shauna Norton Kearney Cub Scout Pack 397 816-415-9186 scottshauna@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I don't mean to rain on a team's parade or naming (title) convention nor offend anyone, but I am a little confused and don'twhoto ask. While I was making the large (24x36) poster for the display board in front of Powell Observatory, the title of the first Saturday's night presentation got me thinking. Yes, this happens from time to time and so does continental drift. Both at the same speed. So, "Spectactular Saturn: Queen of the Night." Uhm... Wasn't Saturn (Kronos in Greek) the son (male) of Gaia and Uranus and also one of the Titans? Also, was HE the father of Jupiter (Zeus)? This is what I recall from mythology classes. Or is queen being used as lesser or second ruler of the night? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
ASKC's Dan Johnson is Chairing the BioBlitz (below) 2013 OVERLAND PARK ARBORETUM BIOBLITZ - June 15 Scientists, teachers, students and the public will gather to participate in this one-day biological inventory, attempting to identify and record the many species of living organisms at the Arboretum. BioBlitzes are conducted to learn more about an area's biodiversity, distribution and abundance. They are a blend of science, education, community and loads of fun. Spend a day with experts identifying birds, insects, flowers, reptiles and even spiders. And there's lots more! All that is required is an interest in nature! To download 2013 BioBlitz brochure - www.opabg.org Go to right side of page and hit the BioBlitz tab. To register - https://www.orderticks.com/artsandrec-op/fota/index.php?p=is12t4ym
OUR COMPANY IS PURGING FOR THE OFFICE MOVE. THEY ARE TOSSING MANY GOOD BINDERS. IF YOU WANT SOME, LET ME KNOW AND THEY WILL BE AT THE GENERAL MEETING. REPLY TO JOE.WRIGHT@... YOU HAVE 30 MINUTES....TICK...TICK....TICK _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'd like 4, but we won't be at the GM. M On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:40 AM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > OUR COMPANY IS PURGING FOR THE OFFICE MOVE. THEY ARE TOSSING MANY > GOOD BINDERS. IF YOU WANT SOME, LET ME KNOW AND THEY WILL BE AT THE > GENERAL MEETING. > > REPLY TO JOE.WRIGHT@... > > YOU HAVE 30 MINUTES....TICK...TICK....TICK > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >
Joe, What? In Greek mythology Saturn is male? Tell me it ain't so! Sorry... but for me, nothing this pretty can be anything but female. Sort of a Grace Kelly of the evening sky. Ego, I'm sticking with "Saturn, Queen of the Night". (Heh-heh). Dave H. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I printed the sign as noted on the schedule handout...
I just wanted to be prepared for Saturn in drag.
Joe
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From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:39 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Gender Question
Joe,
What? In Greek mythology Saturn is male? Tell me it ain't so!
Sorry... but for me, nothing this pretty can be anything but female. Sort of a Grace Kelly of the evening sky.
Ego, I'm sticking with "Saturn, Queen of the Night". (Heh-heh).
Dave H.
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Wait a minute... Is that Saturn in drag or Joe in drag? The mind boggles. Rick Henderson ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > I printed the sign as noted on the schedule handout... > > I just wanted to be prepared for Saturn in drag. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:39 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Gender Question > > > > > Joe, > > What? In Greek mythology Saturn is male? Tell me it ain't so! > > Sorry... but for me, nothing this pretty can be anything but female. Sort of a Grace Kelly of the evening sky. > > Ego, I'm sticking with "Saturn, Queen of the Night". (Heh-heh). > > Dave H. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Sorry Rick, chiffon chafes me, but I do look good in blue.
Joe
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Joseph S. Wright
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From: "rhenderson1@..." <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Gender Question
Wait a minute...
Is that Saturn in drag or Joe in drag?
The mind boggles.
Rick Henderson
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And people wonder why Team 7 is called the "fun" team. You look good in any color, Joe and I'm proud to be on your team! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 3:11 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Gender Question Sorry Rick, chiffon chafes me, but I do look good in blue. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Design Detailing Cadd ________________________________ From: "rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> " <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Cc: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Gender Question Wait a minute... Is that Saturn in drag or Joe in drag? The mind boggles. Rick Henderson ---- Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> wrote: > I printed the sign as noted on the schedule handout... > > I just wanted to be prepared for Saturn in drag. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Design Detailing Cadd > > > ________________________________ > From: Dave Hudgins <mailto:dhudgins%40kc.rr.com> > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:39 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Gender Question > > > > > Joe, > > What? In Greek mythology Saturn is male? Tell me it ain't so! > > Sorry... but for me, nothing this pretty can be anything but female. Sort of a Grace Kelly of the evening sky. > > Ego, I'm sticking with "Saturn, Queen of the Night". (Heh-heh). > > Dave H. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
...Saturn in drag. Or. ...Saturn, in drag. an instance where a comma makes all the difference. Like the difference between: Let's eat, Grandma! And Let's eat Grandma! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Wait a minute... > > Is that Saturn in drag or Joe in drag? > > The mind boggles. > > Rick Henderson > > ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > I printed the sign as noted on the schedule handout... > > > > I just wanted to be prepared for Saturn in drag. > > > > Joe > > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Design Detailing Cadd > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:39 PM > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Gender Question > > > > > > > > > > Joe, > > > > What? In Greek mythology Saturn is male? Tell me it ain't so! > > > > Sorry... but for me, nothing this pretty can be anything but female. Sort of a Grace Kelly of the evening sky. > > > > Ego, I'm sticking with "Saturn, Queen of the Night". (Heh-heh). > > > > Dave H. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
There is a Powell work party this Saturday at 10:00 am and you are all invited. We will be cleaning. triming bushes, and doing small repairs.
THis web site has a comparison and illustration of how far it is to Mars. MIght be nice to pass on to people for discussions http://www.distancetomars.com/
Pretty Cool! Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Jim Stephens <jws@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:00 PM >Subject: [ASKC] distance to mars > > > > >THis web site has a comparison and illustration of how far it is to >Mars. MIght be nice to pass on to people for discussions > >http://www.distancetomars.com/ > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Tom. That really is pretty cool. Johnny ________________________________ From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Fri, April 12, 2013 12:55:41 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] distance to mars Pretty Cool! Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Jim Stephens <jws@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:00 PM >Subject: [ASKC] distance to mars > > > > >THis web site has a comparison and illustration of how far it is to >Mars. MIght be nice to pass on to people for discussions > >http://www.distancetomars.com/ > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For those of you who had this on your calendar: Saturday, April 13 at Powell GARDENS has been cancelled due to low/no registrations. We'll try again on May 11 at PG and Sunday, May 26 at KNSP. Looking forward to seeing you soon, maybe at the April general meeting. light pollution(still) sucks, Grant [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It looks like someone was here earlier (assume Jim) but it's wide open now. Ground is firm, skies appear to be clearing, microwave works and the internet is chugging along! Met with MDC this morning about the pond. Will have a report for the board Monday. Come on down - Current conditions are as follows 11mph sustained wind, 46 degrees and more blue than gray skies. Darrick
Hey, Darrick: I WAS down there last night. No clear skies at midnight, so cashed it. in. You said the internet was working. I tried all afternoon and evening to get it to work. Wouldn't come on. That's one reason I left. I couldn't get a weather report, and the TV said clouds off and on for the rest of the day. So I came home and was getting ready to call the satellite people when I saw your message. Was it working when you got there, or did you have to reset the router? The pond looks nice. Not the one with trees around it, but the one inside the door of the REBB. Caught two largemouth bass out of it 8^). Hope you fare better tonight than I did. I hauled your wrenches home...again...see you Monday night at the Board meeting. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 12:52 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] all alone at the DSS It looks like someone was here earlier (assume Jim) but it's wide open now. Ground is firm, skies appear to be clearing, microwave works and the internet is chugging along! Met with MDC this morning about the pond. Will have a report for the board Monday. Come on down - Current conditions are as follows 11mph sustained wind, 46 degrees and more blue than gray skies. Darrick ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Working when I arrived. Still is. Sorry I missed you. Figured it was you. Swept out rebb. See you Monday. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > Hey, Darrick: > > I WAS down there last night. No clear skies at midnight, so cashed it. in. > You said the internet was working. I tried all afternoon and evening to get > it to work. Wouldn't come on. That's one reason I left. I couldn't get a > weather report, and the TV said clouds off and on for the rest of the day. > So I came home and was getting ready to call the satellite people when I saw > your message. Was it working when you got there, or did you have to reset > the router? > > The pond looks nice. Not the one with trees around it, but the one inside > the door of the REBB. Caught two largemouth bass out of it 8^). > > Hope you fare better tonight than I did. I hauled your wrenches > home...again...see you Monday night at the Board meeting. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 12:52 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] all alone at the DSS > > It looks like someone was here earlier (assume Jim) but it's wide open now. > Ground is firm, skies appear to be clearing, microwave works and the > internet is chugging along! > > Met with MDC this morning about the pond. Will have a report for the board > Monday. > > Come on down - Current conditions are as follows 11mph sustained wind, 46 > degrees and more blue than gray skies. > > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > turn
Jim, How did your new rig work for you? Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
An I thank Jim Stephens, since he put it up first. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 8:20 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] distance to mars > > > > >Thanks Tom. That really is pretty cool. > >Johnny > >________________________________ >From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Fri, April 12, 2013 12:55:41 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] distance to mars > > >Pretty Cool! > >Tom J Martinez >http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > >>________________________________ >> From: Jim Stephens <jws@...> >>To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:00 PM >>Subject: [ASKC] distance to mars >> >> >> >> >>THis web site has a comparison and illustration of how far it is to >>Mars. MIght be nice to pass on to people for discussions >> >>http://www.distancetomars.com/ >> >> >> >> >> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just a reminder that you should register for the convention very soon if you haven't already. May 17 and 18 are the dates. The convention will be held at the Peter Kiewitt Lodge in Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, just off I-80, southwest of Omaha near Ashland, Neb. Mahoney State Park looks to be a beautiful backdrop for our convention which is being hosted by the Omaha Astronomical Society. Pre-registration for the convention is $40 per person until April 15, after that date registration goes to $50 per person. Rooms are being held at Kiewitt Lodge until April 15, so if you wish to stay there you need to make reservations quickly. To make lodging reservations, call 402-944-2523, ask for Group Functions and request one of the rooms being held for the Omaha Astronomical Society. (This is the only way to reserve these rooms.) The park also has cabins and RV and tent camping. You can call the same number or go to http://outdoornebraska. ne.gov/parks/park_pages/mahoney_SP to see a map of the park and make reservations. Mahoney Park is a popular vacation destination and accommodations fill up quickly. If you want to stay in the park, it would be wise to make reservations as soon as possible. You can get more information and registration information at the convention web site, http://msral2013.org. We hope to see you there. Clear skies, Gary Pittman
at midnight currently 42 with a slight breeze out of the north. Breeze kicked up about an hour ago. Dale Cameron came down to join me but has to work tomorrow so he just left. Skies are fairly good with just a hint of high haze. Trying to catch up on herschels missed due to rain the last few months, losing the battle bad. Going to see what happens tomorrow night. Hoping stuff stays north. Back to the job at hand. Darrick
Doing the mundane stuff here darn it. A concrete pour out front in the morning then off to Powell for the work party, then of to a four letter word for a while. On Fri, Apr 12, 2013 at 11:56 PM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > at midnight currently 42 with a slight breeze out of the north. Breeze > kicked up about an hour ago. Dale Cameron came down to join me but has to > work tomorrow so he just left. Skies are fairly good with just a hint of > high haze. Trying to catch up on herschels missed due to rain the last few > months, losing the battle bad. Going to see what happens tomorrow night. > Hoping stuff stays north. Back to the job at hand. > > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sounds pretty good to me. Wish I was there. Have an excellent night. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gray Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:57 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] great night at midnight currently 42 with a slight breeze out of the north. Breeze kicked up about an hour ago. Dale Cameron came down to join me but has to work tomorrow so he just left. Skies are fairly good with just a hint of high haze. Trying to catch up on herschels missed due to rain the last few months, losing the battle bad. Going to see what happens tomorrow night. Hoping stuff stays north. Back to the job at hand. Darrick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Mower is fixed, ob field and surrounding area mowed. Taking trailer down for brush transport this week I hope. Got a gathering of students/new members coming down tonight. Come join us. Lots of room.
Well I managed to get 7 of my kids down. We had some gret skies for the first 3.5 hours but now clouds have moved in. 2 are left waiting it out with me. Slight breeze but the temperature is nice. Darrick
2am and the last one called it quits. I had one hard charger to the end but the wind took it out of her. Had a great night. Started with overcast in Butler waiting for the last to arrive then cleared upon arrival. Had one bank of clouds come in for 30 minutes which killed the spirits of the last three but they quickly revived when it cleared. As I write this, 57F, clear skies but haze moving in from north it appears and a 7mph sustained breeze. Just enough to negate the warm temp. All told, 4 members including my self, here this new moon. That doesn't count the student members tonight. Darrick
Are your students tent camping, car camping, or what? Just curious, Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > 2am and the last one called it quits. I had one hard charger to the end but the wind took it out of her. Had a great night. Started with overcast in Butler waiting for the last to arrive then cleared upon arrival. Had one bank of clouds come in for 30 minutes which killed the spirits of the last three but they quickly revived when it cleared. > > As I write this, 57F, clear skies but haze moving in from north it appears and a 7mph sustained breeze. Just enough to negate the warm temp. > > All told, 4 members including my self, here this new moon. That doesn't count the student members tonight. > > Darrick >
Thanks Tom. And thank you Mr. Stephens. I enjoyed it lots and lots and a whole bunch too> Johnny ________________________________ From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@...m> Sent: Fri, April 12, 2013 4:59:50 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] distance to mars An I thank Jim Stephens, since he put it up first. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 8:20 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] distance to mars > > > > >Thanks Tom. That really is pretty cool. > >Johnny > >________________________________ >From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Fri, April 12, 2013 12:55:41 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] distance to mars > > >Pretty Cool! > >Tom J Martinez >http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > >>________________________________ >> From: Jim Stephens <jws@...> >>To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:00 PM >>Subject: [ASKC] distance to mars >> >> >> >> >>THis web site has a comparison and illustration of how far it is to >>Mars. MIght be nice to pass on to people for discussions >> >>http://www.distancetomars.com/ >> >> >> >> >> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sounds like a great night! Wish I could have been there. Hopefully you can persuade them to come down next month's New Moon again. Tampa was in the 80's, sunny, and humid all week. Had a few sprinkles Friday, but still in the low 80's. Florida is still no fun if you are locked in training sessions for 10 hours a day! We did manage a quick run to the Clearwater Beach Pier on night, but didn't arrive till nearly sunset. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:18:21 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] all down for the night. 2am and the last one called it quits. I had one hard charger to the end but the wind took it out of her. Had a great night. Started with overcast in Butler waiting for the last to arrive then cleared upon arrival. Had one bank of clouds come in for 30 minutes which killed the spirits of the last three but they quickly revived when it cleared. As I write this, 57F, clear skies but haze moving in from north it appears and a 7mph sustained breeze. Just enough to negate the warm temp. All told, 4 members including my self, here this new moon. That doesn't count the student members tonight. Darrick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
they had tents but chose to sleep in cars. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "mllrgrnt" <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > Are your students tent camping, car camping, or what? > > Just curious, > Grant > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@> wrote: > > > > 2am and the last one called it quits. I had one hard charger to the end but the wind took it out of her. Had a great night. Started with overcast in Butler waiting for the last to arrive then cleared upon arrival. Had one bank of clouds come in for 30 minutes which killed the spirits of the last three but they quickly revived when it cleared. > > > > As I write this, 57F, clear skies but haze moving in from north it appears and a 7mph sustained breeze. Just enough to negate the warm temp. > > > > All told, 4 members including my self, here this new moon. That doesn't count the student members tonight. > > > > Darrick > > >
they were excited but wiped out from act test that morning. They will be there I imagine. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Sounds theytheyDrlike a great night! Wish I could have been there. > > Hopefully you can persuade them to come down next month's New Moon again. > > Tampa was in the 80's, sunny, and humid all week. Had a few sprinkles Friday, but still in the low 80's. Florida is still no fun if you are locked in training sessions for 10 hours a day! We did manage a quick run to the Clearwater Beach Pier on night, but didn't arrive till nearly sunset. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:18:21 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] all down for the night. > > 2am and the last one called it quits. I had one hard charger to the end but the wind took it out of her. Had a great night. Started with overcast in Butler waiting for the last to arrive then cleared upon arrival. Had one bank of clouds come in for 30 minutes which killed the spirits of the last three but they quickly revived when it cleared. > > As I write this, 57F, clear skies but haze moving in from north it appears and a 7mph sustained breeze. Just enough to negate the warm temp. > > All told, 4 members including my self, here this new moon. That doesn't count the student members tonight. > > Darrick > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
OK, we are doing a bit of consolidating of astro-equipment. We have an extra Celestron CG-4 tripod and mount and would like to sell it. This mount has been set up and used only once - mostly to verify that all the parts were in the box. The mount will support a 4 or 5 inch refractor or a small reflector. Weight limit to support is about 20 pounds. It does not have a drive system. This is a nice, clean mount and will be sold in the original shipping box, with manual and software that came with it. Price for this useful bit of gear? Astronomics sells this new for - $269.95 https://www.astronomics.com/celestron-omni-cg-4-german-equatorial-mount_p19034.aspx We will sell this for $100 and will deliver it to the April General Meeting. If you are interested, send an e-mail to kmachin at kc.rr.com Thanks, Gil and Kathy Machin
they were excited but wiped out from act test that morning. They will be there I imagine. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Sounds theytheyDrlike a great night! Wish I could have been there. > > Hopefully you can persuade them to come down next month's New Moon again. > > Tampa was in the 80's, sunny, and humid all week. Had a few sprinkles Friday, but still in the low 80's. Florida is still no fun if you are locked in training sessions for 10 hours a day! We did manage a quick run to the Clearwater Beach Pier on night, but didn't arrive till nearly sunset. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:18:21 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] all down for the night. > > 2am and the last one called it quits. I had one hard charger to the end but the wind took it out of her. Had a great night. Started with overcast in Butler waiting for the last to arrive then cleared upon arrival. Had one bank of clouds come in for 30 minutes which killed the spirits of the last three but they quickly revived when it cleared. > > As I write this, 57F, clear skies but haze moving in from north it appears and a 7mph sustained breeze. Just enough to negate the warm temp. > > All told, 4 members including my self, here this new moon. That doesn't count the student members tonight. > > Darrick > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested please let me know. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@...> Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night To: youngmdavid@... Dear Mr. Young, I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you at our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on finding an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some additional information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of our participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether you can participate. Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to get a picture of things: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide volunteers to assist you if needed as well. Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to electricity? We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather conditions. Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) Here are some other participants: Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth after in the music room KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 Glow Germs in the nurse's office Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, and centripedal force (done by parents) Our school address is: Brookridge Elementary 9920 Lowell Avenue Overland Park, KS 66212 google map directions: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 Sincerely, Kristen Stalling Science Night Co-Chair [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If someone has information on the DSS committee's progress or results please contact me - dgray at raypec.k12.mo.us Thanks, Darrick
I have it on my calender. I will be there with my scope. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested > please let me know. > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@...> > Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM > Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > To: youngmdavid@... > > > Dear Mr. Young, > > I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at > Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you at > our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first > discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on finding > an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in > participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some additional > information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of our > participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether > you can participate. > > Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to > get a picture of things: > http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science > > We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to > stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide > volunteers to assist you if needed as well. > > Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to electricity? > We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather > conditions. > > Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in > to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank > you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) > > > Here are some other participants: > > Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth > after in the music room > KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 > HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 > Glow Germs in the nurse's office > Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 > Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) > Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, and > centripedal force (done by parents) > > > Our school address is: > > Brookridge Elementary > 9920 Lowell Avenue > Overland Park, KS 66212 > > google map directions: > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 > > > Sincerely, > Kristen Stalling > Science Night Co-Chair > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Ok, I think David Lane has also volunteered. I don't know what you guys will look at unless you have a solar filter because the entire event is in broad daylight. I'll bring some rocks but it will be a reduced number since I'm loaning out a batch. On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > ** > > > I have it on my calender. I will be there with my scope. Pete > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested > > please let me know. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@...> > > Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM > > Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > > To: youngmdavid@... > > > > > > Dear Mr. Young, > > > > I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at > > Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you > at > > our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first > > discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on > finding > > an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in > > participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some > additional > > information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of > our > > participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether > > you can participate. > > > > Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to > > get a picture of things: > > http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science > > > > We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to > > stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide > > volunteers to assist you if needed as well. > > > > Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to > electricity? > > We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather > > conditions. > > > > Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in > > to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank > > you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) > > > > > > Here are some other participants: > > > > Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth > > after in the music room > > KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 > > HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 > > Glow Germs in the nurse's office > > Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 > > Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) > > Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, > and > > centripedal force (done by parents) > > > > > > Our school address is: > > > > Brookridge Elementary > > 9920 Lowell Avenue > > Overland Park, KS 66212 > > > > google map directions: > > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 > > > > > > Sincerely, > > Kristen Stalling > > Science Night Co-Chair > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I could be there we a Meade 12" scope. I am new to this yahoo group though so work with me, lol. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > I have it on my calender. I will be there with my scope. Pete > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested > > please let me know. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@> > > Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM > > Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > > To: youngmdavid@ > > > > > > Dear Mr. Young, > > > > I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at > > Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you at > > our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first > > discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on finding > > an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in > > participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some additional > > information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of our > > participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether > > you can participate. > > > > Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to > > get a picture of things: > > http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science > > > > We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to > > stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide > > volunteers to assist you if needed as well. > > > > Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to electricity? > > We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather > > conditions. > > > > Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in > > to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank > > you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) > > > > > > Here are some other participants: > > > > Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth > > after in the music room > > KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 > > HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 > > Glow Germs in the nurse's office > > Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 > > Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) > > Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, and > > centripedal force (done by parents) > > > > > > Our school address is: > > > > Brookridge Elementary > > 9920 Lowell Avenue > > Overland Park, KS 66212 > > > > google map directions: > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 > > > > > > Sincerely, > > Kristen Stalling > > Science Night Co-Chair > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
I have a few meteorite specimens i could bring. And my 12" scope does have a solar filter. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Ok, I think David Lane has also volunteered. I don't know what you guys > will look at unless you have a solar filter because the entire event is in > broad daylight. I'll bring some rocks but it will be a reduced number since > I'm loaning out a batch. > > > On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I have it on my calender. I will be there with my scope. Pete > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > > > We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested > > > please let me know. > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@> > > > Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM > > > Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > > > To: youngmdavid@ > > > > > > > > > Dear Mr. Young, > > > > > > I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at > > > Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you > > at > > > our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first > > > discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on > > finding > > > an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in > > > participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some > > additional > > > information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of > > our > > > participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether > > > you can participate. > > > > > > Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to > > > get a picture of things: > > > http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science > > > > > > We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to > > > stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide > > > volunteers to assist you if needed as well. > > > > > > Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to > > electricity? > > > We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather > > > conditions. > > > > > > Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in > > > to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank > > > you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) > > > > > > > > > Here are some other participants: > > > > > > Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth > > > after in the music room > > > KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 > > > HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 > > > Glow Germs in the nurse's office > > > Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 > > > Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) > > > Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, > > and > > > centripedal force (done by parents) > > > > > > > > > Our school address is: > > > > > > Brookridge Elementary > > > 9920 Lowell Avenue > > > Overland Park, KS 66212 > > > > > > google map directions: > > > > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 > > > > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > Kristen Stalling > > > Science Night Co-Chair > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
My Wife and I are just starting into DSLR astro work and seeing if any members here would like to get together some night and have an astrophotography night and help us learn! CHEERS!
A well written article with more details on the F1 recently being test fired. I have a parallel story to this as far as why firing a test article and instrumenting it now is require in addition to the blueprints. A friend of mine worked @ Consolidated aircraft all thru the Second World war as a contractor, technician. He also happened to know the hydraulics guru / genius for the operation, who did the hydraulics for the B24 and the PBY. He specifically described how he saw the PBY being done. Rather than modeling and blueprinting and then bending hydraulic lines and systems, he would just get what had to move where, and go into the aircraft and fab it by his own hand. He'd specify or design the actuators which had to go in by hand ahead of time, but he basically just went in and "wired" it all and then he and a crew took a few days documenting it. It is this bit of disconnect that is mentioned in the F1. The iteration between engineers, engineering support and technnicians, iterating what the device's specs and functions are onto paper has just a smidge of info you only get by touchy-feely. Jim http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/04/how-nasa-brought-the-monstrous-f-1-moon-rocket-back-to-life/
A former co-worker sent me a link to this video of a full moon rising. I did not have the audio on, so cannot guess if it is loud or not. I don't know if this was posted here already. This is a 3 minute video clip of the full moon rising over Wellington, New Zealand. It was shot , on a calm summer evening, as people gathered on the Mt. Victoria Lookout point to watch the moon rise. This stunning video is one single real-time shot, with no manipulation whatsoever. The camera was placed on a hillside over 2 kilometers from the Lookout point, and was shot with the the equivalent of a 1300mm lens. https://vimeo.com/58385453 https://vimeo.com/58385453
Very nice Kathy. Thanks for the link. Gary On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Kathy <kmachin@...> wrote: > ** > > > A former co-worker sent me a link to this video of a full moon rising. I > did > not have the audio on, so cannot guess if it is loud or not. I don't know > if > this was posted here already. > > This is a 3 minute video clip of the full moon rising over Wellington, New > Zealand. It was shot , on a calm summer evening, as people gathered on the > Mt. Victoria Lookout point to watch the moon rise. This stunning video is > one single real-time shot, with no manipulation whatsoever. The camera was > placed on a hillside over 2 kilometers from the Lookout point, and was > shot > with the the equivalent of a 1300mm lens. > https://vimeo.com/58385453 > > https://vimeo.com/58385453 > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The mount is sold! Thanks, all Kathy -----Original Message----- From: Kathy Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 3:16 PM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] For sale OK, we are doing a bit of consolidating of astro-equipment. We have an extra Celestron CG-4 tripod and mount and would like to sell it. This mount has been set up and used only once - mostly to verify that all the parts were in the box. The mount will support a 4 or 5 inch refractor or a small reflector. Weight limit to support is about 20 pounds. It does not have a drive system. This is a nice, clean mount and will be sold in the original shipping box, with manual and software that came with it. Price for this useful bit of gear? Astronomics sells this new for - $269.95 https://www.astronomics.com/celestron-omni-cg-4-german-equatorial-mount_p19034.aspx We will sell this for $100 and will deliver it to the April General Meeting. If you are interested, send an e-mail to kmachin at kc.rr.com Thanks, Gil and Kathy Machin ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Kathy: I had seen this back in January when the photographer put it up. It is a great piece of filming. The people in the shot make it work so good. Watching the kids run around, hikers going up and coming down and others taking pictures of themselves and the scenery is fascinating. I downloaded it and watch it every now and then to make go out and take my own pics. It needs to be watched with the music on. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Kathy <kmachin@...> >To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 12:03 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Moon rise > > > > >A former co-worker sent me a link to this video of a full moon rising. I did >not have the audio on, so cannot guess if it is loud or not. I don't know if >this was posted here already. > >This is a 3 minute video clip of the full moon rising over Wellington, New >Zealand. It was shot , on a calm summer evening, as people gathered on the >Mt. Victoria Lookout point to watch the moon rise. This stunning video is >one single real-time shot, with no manipulation whatsoever. The camera was >placed on a hillside over 2 kilometers from the Lookout point, and was shot >with the the equivalent of a 1300mm lens. >https://vimeo.com/58385453 > >https://vimeo.com/58385453 > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The following is for sale: Everything that goes with it is in a nice hard-sided case. "Sidereal Electronics" Drive Corrector (with instructions) Power cords for battery, care power outlet and wall outlet. Lenses: 40 mm Celestron Or. 9 mm K. 25 mm 2X Barlow Lens Camera body adapter for a Nikon Kodak Filters in their cases: Series VI Wratten Filter G (Yellow) Series VI Wratten Filter XI (Green) Series VI Wratten Filter A (Red) Series VI Kodak Skyligh Filter 9/16 - 1/2" wrench and complete set of Allen Wrenches The paper work is for the late 1970's but everything is in almost perfect condition. Even the case has just a few scuff marks on it, but is otherwise perfectly functional. for........$550 I will post pics in the photo area. Joe
Thought some of you might be interested in the link below. It was posted in another Yahoo group I follow. http://weburbanist.com/2012/07/08/watch-out-10-eerie-abandoned-observatories/ John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Jackie, Sorry it's taken so long to respond. Unfortunately, I will be unable to make it to the convention this year. I would be the one to go to represent the store if they wanted and my daughter, Mary, is graduating high school that weekend. Hope you have a great convention, Leif On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 6:25 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > ** > > > I hope that many ASKC members will take this opportunity to attend this > regional event. The Omaha club has been working hard to make it a > pleasurable weekend with some good speakers. The really cool part is to > meet other amateur astronomers like yourself, and have a great time as > well! > It's not very far to go to attend, and will make a great weekend for you. > > Please consider going - read below, and follow the link. > > Thanks, > > Jackie Beucher > > ASKC and MSRAL member - like you! > > ___________________________ > > The MSRAL 2013 Convention is less than 2 months away! It is scheduled for > May17th & 18th. > > Let's start getting those registrations coming. Below is the link to the > MSRAL Convention web-site: > > http://www.msral2013.org/ > > There you can register on-line via PayPal or download, print out a > registration form, fill it out, and mail it to us at the address provided. > > We have been working very hard to provide you with an excellent line-up of > speakers, a couple of great evening meals, plus many other activities. > > The beautiful Kiewit Lodge in the Mahoney State Park will serve as the main > venue for the convention, plus we will have access to the Strategic Air & > Space Museum nearby. > > We will have two key-note speakers, one for the Star-B-Que on Friday > evening, which will be Dr. Bharat Ratra, from Kansas State University. He > is > a well known astrophysicist and popular speaker on Dark Matter, Dark Energy > and the Expanding Universe. By the way the Star-B-Que will be in the > Strategic Air & Space Museum's atrium under the suspended SR-71! > > The other keynote speaker for the banquet Saturday night is Mr. Richard > Harshaw, another very entertaining speaker from the Saguaro Astronomy Club > in Phoenix, AZ. > > There is a lot of information on the site about the Mahoney State Park, the > Strategic Air & Space Museum and other activities to take in around the > Omaha,NE area. Please check it out. > > The Kiewit Lodge is an ideal venue for the convention, and you can stay > right there! But if you want a room at the lodge, please get the > reservation > made soon. OAS is holding a number of rooms at the Kiewit Lodge only until > April 15th for MSRAL attendees. > > There are also some other very reasonable hotels in the area, and all types > of camping sites available not only in the park and but also at a KOA > campground nearby > > Another thought is to team up with other MSRAL'ers and rent a cabin, and > split the costs. The cabins do fill up quickly though, so if you are > thinking about that option, better make a decision quickly. > > We at OAS are really looking forward to hosting the convention this year, > so > please come help us have a great time! > > If you have any questions, you can post them here, or through the web-site. > > John Johnson > Convention Vice-Chair > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
ASKC Members:
The ASKC Board of Directors donated a total of $500 for the DSS water-line at the April 15th Board Meeting. This gives us a total of $5,250 raised at this point in time. Would like to apologize to President Rick Henderson for not having my proposal on the agenda at the meeting. David Hudgins read the proposal to have the water-line installed at the DSS and Kathy Machin added an amendment that this be done when the total $6,000 has been raised. The Board vote passed 16-0. Paul Thompson and I will be soliciting funds {$750} at the GM April 27th.
On a more personal note I could use someone to fill in for me on my duty night with Dave Brackey at Powell on May 3rd as I will be in Upper Michigan working on my house....................................................................................Bill Boyle
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http://www.gizmag.com/tmt-construction/27083/ Wayne Thompson Raw Media Studios 816.679.3865 http://www.rawmediastudios.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone have need of a secondary mirror for a 24" scope? Joe
Does anyone recognize the name in the subject area? If so, let me know. Thanks, Joe
I am in the hunt for some 1.25" filter rings without anything in them. Yes, just the ring. Any out there? Joe
yes, but its a out of a Tasco On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 9:25 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Anyone have need of a secondary mirror for a 24" scope? > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Check out the calendar. Lots of things on science, critical thinking and pushing reason forward. If you are coming and would like to car pool, please, let me know. I may go to just a few sessions or may stay there for 2 days and hang out with my son who is at KU. http://kusoma.org/reasonfest/schedule/ IGGY [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, Sorry for the brain lapse, but I have forgotten if anyone had indicated any interest in setting up telescopes either this Friday or Saturday at Union Station for their Astronomy Week event. Not to bias anyone, but I have seen absolutely zero advertising for this event on the Union Station website. I will not be able to participate on either day due to family commitments. If you are interested, please let me know and I will coordinate information and schedules with Matt Christopher at Science City. Thanks. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Matt Christopher just sent me the link about Astronomy Week. I was looking in the wrong places. The link is: http://sciencecity.com/events.php Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Although we have time, moon light, and weather against us, does anyone have any plans for trying to catch the meteor shower at peak Monday morning down at Powell or DSS? Heather Spinelli
I have created a 1 minute timelapse video of the stars rotating around the NCP. You can watch it on YouTube at this link: http://youtube.com/jinxrlm To watch it a high resolution click on the HD icon at lower right and choose 1080p or 720p then click on the Full Screen icon. If you would like to download it for use at presentations you can get it at this link: http://goo.gl/mWLd6 Tom J. Martinez
Very cool. I have better luck on YouTube with this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8PVzPZcBk
Thanks, Tom!
David Neuenschwander
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Subject: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video
I have created a 1 minute timelapse video of the stars rotating around the NCP. You can watch it on YouTube at this link:
http://youtube.com/jinxrlm
To watch it a high resolution click on the HD icon at lower right and choose 1080p or 720p then click on the Full Screen icon.
If you would like to download it for use at presentations you can get it at this link:
http://goo.gl/mWLd6
Tom J. Martinez
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very, very cool....and Dave N's link takes you right to the video. M On Apr 18, 2013, at 5:26 PM, tom_j_martinez wrote: > > I have created a 1 minute timelapse video of the stars rotating > around the NCP. You can watch it on YouTube at this link: > http://youtube.com/jinxrlm > > To watch it a high resolution click on the HD icon at lower right > and choose 1080p or 720p then click on the Full Screen icon. > > If you would like to download it for use at presentations you can > get it at this link: > http://goo.gl/mWLd6 > > Tom J. Martinez > > > >
Thanks for catching that David. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:51 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video > > > > >Very cool. I have better luck on YouTube with this link: > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8PVzPZcBk > >Thanks, Tom! > >David Neuenschwander > >-----Original Message----- >From: tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> >To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 5:26 pm >Subject: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video > >I have created a 1 minute timelapse video of the stars rotating around the NCP. You can watch it on YouTube at this link: >http://youtube.com/jinxrlm > >To watch it a high resolution click on the HD icon at lower right and choose 1080p or 720p then click on the Full Screen icon. > >If you would like to download it for use at presentations you can get it at this link: >http://goo.gl/mWLd6 > >Tom J. Martinez > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very cool job Tom. I've been playing with time lapsing too. Here's my effort, a couple NCP rotations but no streaking. Choose 1080p Resolution http://youtu.be/n3jS8RmvoCk --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Thanks for catching that David. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >________________________________ > > From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:51 PM > >Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video > > > > > > > > > >Very cool. I have better luck on YouTube with this link: > > > >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8PVzPZcBk > > > >Thanks, Tom! > > > >David Neuenschwander > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> > >To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >Sent: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 5:26 pm > >Subject: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video > > > >I have created a 1 minute timelapse video of the stars rotating around the NCP. You can watch it on YouTube at this link: > >http://youtube.com/jinxrlm > > > >To watch it a high resolution click on the HD icon at lower right and choose 1080p or 720p then click on the Full Screen icon. > > > >If you would like to download it for use at presentations you can get it at this link: > >http://goo.gl/mWLd6 > > > >Tom J. Martinez > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Very nice job David. You've got a nice piece of art there. There's a lot going on and makes me want to view over and over again. Several meteors and satellites, along with those pesky airplanes. I saw 2 geostationary satellites following each other at upper left at the 1:37 mark. A faint satellite in the center coming out of whatever is in the foreground at 2:00. Some nice smoke trail from a meteor that went off behind the door at 2:57. I'm sure I missed a bunch more. Videos like these are best seen at 1080p on a large screen and the speakers up. Time lapse videos like these take a long time to shoot an put together. More work than most folks realize. It looks like you are using a slider. What camera are you using? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: david <david.lane07@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:08 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: New Timelapse Video > > > > >Very cool job Tom. I've been playing with time lapsing too. Here's my effort, a couple NCP rotations but no streaking. > >Choose 1080p Resolution > >http://youtu.be/n3jS8RmvoCk > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: >> >> Thanks for catching that David. >> Â >> Tom J Martinez >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >> >> >> >________________________________ >> > From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> >> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> >Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:51 PM >> >Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video >> > >> > >> > >> >Â >> >Very cool. I have better luck on YouTube with this link: >> > >> >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8PVzPZcBk >> > >> >Thanks, Tom! >> > >> >David Neuenschwander >> > >> >-----Original Message----- >> >From: tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> >> >To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> >Sent: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 5:26 pm >> >Subject: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video >> > >> >I have created a 1 minute timelapse video of the stars rotating around the NCP. You can watch it on YouTube at this link: >> >http://youtube.com/jinxrlm >> > >> >To watch it a high resolution click on the HD icon at lower right and choose 1080p or 720p then click on the Full Screen icon. >> > >> >If you would like to download it for use at presentations you can get it at this link: >> >http://goo.gl/mWLd6 >> > >> >Tom J. Martinez >> > >> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just found out there is a program tonight at 8:00 PM in Craig Auditorium (room 233) of the GEB. Tom Martinez will be the presenter on astrophotography. Doug Spaulding will be assisting and is going to send me more details in a few minutes. Info at blogs.jccc.edu/astronomy/2013/04/03/evening-with-the-stars-spring-2013/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well if you like to burn stuff I have a deal for you!!! I collected the about a 1/4 of the first brush cuttings from the DSSRP and piled them up. It is all ready to go, just add torch. As an added bonus my trailer is at the dss and is ready to be loaded as needed to keep the fire going. It has a 2" ball hitch and the ground is firm. I used it today. IF YOU decide to burn, remember the piles have poison ivy in them so DO NOT STAND DOWN WIND!!!!!!! The initial pile has the bulk of it. Any questions, let me know. Darrick
What is DSSRP? Dark Sky Site Retirement Property Dark Sky Site Restpot Dark Sky Site Resort & Piazza Dark Sky Site Rest & Play Inquiring minds want to know. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone has need/use of a: Aerostream Wind Tunner Scan Tek 2000 ST180 Here is a link to the same model: http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=3681&acctid=350 Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dark sky site reclamation project, sorry! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > What is DSSRP? > > Dark Sky Site Retirement Property > Dark Sky Site Restpot > Dark Sky Site Resort & Piazza > Dark Sky Site Rest & Play > > Inquiring minds want to know. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > ________________________________ > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I thought it was Dark Sky Site Riparian Pool. On Apr 20, 2013, at 7:39 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > Dark sky site reclamation project, sorry! > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: >> >> What is DSSRP? >> >> Dark Sky Site Retirement Property >> Dark Sky Site Restpot >> Dark Sky Site Resort & Piazza >> Dark Sky Site Rest & Play >> >> Inquiring minds want to know. >> >> Joe >> >> _______________________________________________________________________________ >> Joseph S. Wright >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Naw, the river bank (riparian) setting is about a mile north next to the Marais des Cygne River, and not all that far from the 7,500 acre Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge on the Kansas side. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George Allen Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP I thought it was Dark Sky Site Riparian Pool. On Apr 20, 2013, at 7:39 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@yahoo.com <mailto:earthdude123%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > Dark sky site reclamation project, sorry! > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: >> >> What is DSSRP? >> >> Dark Sky Site Retirement Property >> Dark Sky Site Restpot >> Dark Sky Site Resort & Piazza >> Dark Sky Site Rest & Play >> >> Inquiring minds want to know. >> >> Joe >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Joseph S. Wright >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Tom appreciate the kind words. Yes there are quite a few fun little hidden gems that are easy to miss at first glance. It was a lot of fun to learn how to make these. There are just under 15,000 individual shots that make that video. It is incredibly fun to play with. I'm using a Canon 5D MkII for the camera and a Dynamic Perceptions dolly to do the shots. I really enjoyed your star trails and if I ever get ambitious I may convert one or more of mine. Yours was just fabulous to be sure, I really enjoyed it as I do all your work. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Very nice job David. You've got a nice piece of art there. There's a lot going on and makes me want to view over and over again. Several meteors and satellites, along with those pesky airplanes. I saw 2 geostationary satellites following each other at upper left at the 1:37 mark. A faint satellite in the center coming out of whatever is in the foreground at 2:00. Some nice smoke trail from a meteor that went off behind the door at 2:57. I'm sure I missed a bunch more. Videos like these are best seen at 1080p on a large screen and the speakers up. > > Time lapse videos like these take a long time to shoot an put together. More work than most folks realize. It looks like you are using a slider. What camera are you using? > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >________________________________ > > From: david <david.lane07@...> > >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:08 AM > >Subject: [ASKC] Re: New Timelapse Video > > > > > > > > > >Very cool job Tom. I've been playing with time lapsing too. Here's my effort, a couple NCP rotations but no streaking. > > > >Choose 1080p Resolution > > > >http://youtu.be/n3jS8RmvoCk > > > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@> wrote: > >> > >> Thanks for catching that David. > >> Â > >> Tom J Martinez > >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > >> > >> > >> >________________________________ > >> > From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@> > >> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >> >Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:51 PM > >> >Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> >Â > >> >Very cool. I have better luck on YouTube with this link: > >> > > >> >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV8PVzPZcBk > >> > > >> >Thanks, Tom! > >> > > >> >David Neuenschwander > >> > > >> >-----Original Message----- > >> >From: tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@> > >> >To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >> >Sent: Thu, Apr 18, 2013 5:26 pm > >> >Subject: [ASKC] New Timelapse Video > >> > > >> >I have created a 1 minute timelapse video of the stars rotating around the NCP. You can watch it on YouTube at this link: > >> >http://youtube.com/jinxrlm > >> > > >> >To watch it a high resolution click on the HD icon at lower right and choose 1080p or 720p then click on the Full Screen icon. > >> > > >> >If you would like to download it for use at presentations you can get it at this link: > >> >http://goo.gl/mWLd6 > >> > > >> >Tom J. Martinez > >> > > >> >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Tuesday night looks to be clear may head down to the farm and watch if anyone wants to tag along. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "heather.spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > Although we have time, moon light, and weather against us, does anyone have any plans for trying to catch the meteor shower at peak Monday morning down at Powell or DSS? > > Heather Spinelli >
This will be a little riparian area, and it fits the acronym. I tried. On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:28 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Naw, the river bank (riparian) setting is about a ¼ mile north next to the > Marais des Cygne River, and not all that far from the 7,500 acre Marais des > Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge on the Kansas side. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George > Allen > Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:49 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP > > > > > > I thought it was Dark Sky Site Riparian Pool. > > On Apr 20, 2013, at 7:39 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@... > <mailto:earthdude123%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> Dark sky site reclamation project, sorry! >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Joseph > Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: >>> >>> What is DSSRP? >>> >>> Dark Sky Site Retirement Property >>> Dark Sky Site Restpot >>> Dark Sky Site Resort & Piazza >>> Dark Sky Site Rest & Play >>> >>> Inquiring minds want to know. >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> __________________________________________________________ >>> Joseph S. Wright >>> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >>> Office (913) 208-0924 >>> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
I took 1,555 images of the Geminid meteor shower last December from my backyard and have created a 5 minute video of the all night event. Best viewed at 1080p (HD) on a large screen with the speakers up. Here's the link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZOEdLjEs&fmt=37 I also have it available for download for personal use and for educational purposes only here (122MB): http://goo.gl/5ff9R Thanks, Tom J. Martinez tomjmartinez.blogspot.com
VERY nice!! Jim -----Original Message----- From: tom_j_martinez Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 7:12 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] A New Time Lapse Video of the Geminid Meteor Shower I took 1,555 images of the Geminid meteor shower last December from my backyard and have created a 5 minute video of the all night event. Best viewed at 1080p (HD) on a large screen with the speakers up. Here's the link on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZOEdLjEs&fmt=37 I also have it available for download for personal use and for educational purposes only here (122MB): http://goo.gl/5ff9R Thanks, Tom J. Martinez tomjmartinez.blogspot.com ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Sorry, George. I think I got stuck being a bit too literal. And I was just impressed to see the word "riparian" actually used in a sentence! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George Allen Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 10:38 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP This will be a little riparian area, and it fits the acronym. I tried. On Apr 20, 2013, at 10:28 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > wrote: > Naw, the river bank (riparian) setting is about a ¼ mile north next to the > Marais des Cygne River, and not all that far from the 7,500 acre Marais des > Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge on the Kansas side. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of George > Allen > Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 7:49 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSSRP > > > > > > I thought it was Dark Sky Site Riparian Pool. > > On Apr 20, 2013, at 7:39 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@... <mailto:earthdude123%40yahoo.com> > <mailto:earthdude123%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> Dark sky site reclamation project, sorry! >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Joseph > Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: >>> >>> What is DSSRP? >>> >>> Dark Sky Site Retirement Property >>> Dark Sky Site Restpot >>> Dark Sky Site Resort & Piazza >>> Dark Sky Site Rest & Play >>> >>> Inquiring minds want to know. >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> __________________________________________________________ >>> Joseph S. Wright >>> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >>> Office (913) 208-0924 >>> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Another nice video. Both you and David do fantastic work. Gary Sent from my iPad On Apr 21, 2013, at 7:12 AM, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> wrote: > I took 1,555 images of the Geminid meteor shower last December from my backyard and have created a 5 minute video of the all night event. Best viewed at 1080p (HD) on a large screen with the speakers up. Here's the link on YouTube: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZOEdLjEs&fmt=37 > > I also have it available for download for personal use and for educational purposes only here (122MB): > http://goo.gl/5ff9R > > Thanks, > > Tom J. Martinez > tomjmartinez.blogspot.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
ASKC Members:
As per Twyla Forst $ 5,275 has been raised for the DSS Waterline. This means that $725 remains to be raised to reach the Board mandated $6,000.00 amount to trigger installation of the waterline. Have great faith that the membership will raise the remaining $725 at the GM on Saturday night April 27th. With the money having been raised the installation of the waterline could begin in early May.
Will be giving two fine books away{from Life Books-Voyage through the Universe}-{Galaxies+The New Astronomy} for the two largest donations for the DSS waterline. Hope to see everyone at the GM............................................................ Bill Boyle
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Thanks Jim, glad you liked it. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 11:16 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] A New Time Lapse Video of the Geminid Meteor Shower > > > > >VERY nice!! > >Jim > >-----Original Message----- >From: tom_j_martinez >Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 7:12 AM >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [ASKC] A New Time Lapse Video of the Geminid Meteor Shower > >I took 1,555 images of the Geminid meteor shower last December from my >backyard and have created a 5 minute video of the all night event. Best >viewed at 1080p (HD) on a large screen with the speakers up. Here's the link >on YouTube: >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZOEdLjEs&fmt=37 > >I also have it available for download for personal use and for educational >purposes only here (122MB): >http://goo.gl/5ff9R > >Thanks, > >Tom J. Martinez >tomjmartinez.blogspot.com > >------------------------------------ > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Gary, I look forward to seeing more from Dave. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Gary R. Pittman <yrag1919@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 1:29 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] A New Time Lapse Video of the Geminid Meteor Shower > > > > >Another nice video. Both you and David do fantastic work. > >Gary > >Sent from my iPad > >On Apr 21, 2013, at 7:12 AM, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> I took 1,555 images of the Geminid meteor shower last December from my backyard and have created a 5 minute video of the all night event. Best viewed at 1080p (HD) on a large screen with the speakers up. Here's the link on YouTube: >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZOEdLjEs&fmt=37 >> >> I also have it available for download for personal use and for educational purposes only here (122MB): >> http://goo.gl/5ff9R >> >> Thanks, >> >> Tom J. Martinez >> tomjmartinez.blogspot.com >> >> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Excellent work Tom. I'm love the tracing of the constellations in the sky. Really nice touch and a fantastic overall video, I really really enjoyed it. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > I took 1,555 images of the Geminid meteor shower last December from my backyard and have created a 5 minute video of the all night event. Best viewed at 1080p (HD) on a large screen with the speakers up. Here's the link on YouTube: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZOEdLjEs&fmt=37 > > I also have it available for download for personal use and for educational purposes only here (122MB): > http://goo.gl/5ff9R > > Thanks, > > Tom J. Martinez > tomjmartinez.blogspot.com >
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Ditto! I love both of your video's! Very cool! And they both are really popular on our ASKC Facebook page. :) Thanks, Cindy On Apr 21, 2013, at 10:02 PM, "david" <david.lane07@...> wrote: Excellent work Tom. I'm love the tracing of the constellations in the sky. Really nice touch and a fantastic overall video, I really really enjoyed it. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > I took 1,555 images of the Geminid meteor shower last December from my backyard and have created a 5 minute video of the all night event. Best viewed at 1080p (HD) on a large screen with the speakers up. Here's the link on YouTube: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_8ZOEdLjEs&fmt=37 > > I also have it available for download for personal use and for educational purposes only here (122MB): > http://goo.gl/5ff9R > > Thanks, > > Tom J. Martinez > tomjmartinez.blogspot.com > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
SO it will get recorded in our public outreach.. Tom Martinez did an excellent presentation on astrophotography Saturday night to a group of about 60 people as part of a program called "Evening with the Stars" at Johnson County Community College. Doug S.
Can anyone accommodate this request? Thanks, Joe ************************************************************************************** We are gearing up for a visit to Powell if you or someone is available to give us a tour. This is a new group of kids who were not enrolled first semester. Our class meets at the end of the day for 80 minutes, so if you could let me know if you are available on any of the following dates, we'd love to meet you out there. We'd be able to get there around 1:50 pm, but we'd have to leave at 2:50. If we could look through some of your telescopes, that would really make the kids happy. May 7, 9, and 14. The 9th is the best for us. Thank you for help. -- Bernadette Stevens Louisburg High School Physics--Chemistry--Earth and Space Science
Joe, I wish I could, especially since FINALLY a teacher in Louisburg is interested in coming to Powell, but I have classes from 1 to 5 each day mentioned. If they could make it a Friday, I could do it. Would you want to ask them and see? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 9:14 PM To: ASKC Yahoo Subject: [ASKC] Afternoon Visit Can anyone accommodate this request? Thanks, Joe **************************************************************************** ********** We are gearing up for a visit to Powell if you or someone is available to give us a tour. This is a new group of kids who were not enrolled first semester. Our class meets at the end of the day for 80 minutes, so if you could let me know if you are available on any of the following dates, we'd love to meet you out there. We'd be able to get there around 1:50 pm, but we'd have to leave at 2:50. If we could look through some of your telescopes, that would really make the kids happy. May 7, 9, and 14. The 9th is the best for us. Thank you for help. -- Bernadette Stevens Louisburg High School Physics--Chemistry--Earth and Space Science [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can be there with a solar filter. Let me know if a date is set. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Can anyone accommodate this request? > Thanks, > Joe > > > ************************************************************************************** > We are gearing up for a visit to Powell if you or someone is available > to give us a tour. This is a new group of kids who were not enrolled > first semester. > > Our class meets at the end of the day for 80 minutes, so if you could > let me know if you are available on any of the following dates, we'd > love to meet you out there. > > We'd be able to get there around 1:50 pm, but we'd have to leave at > 2:50. If we could look through some of your telescopes, that would > really make the kids happy. > > May 7, 9, and 14. The 9th is the best for us. > > Thank you for help. > > -- > Bernadette Stevens > Louisburg High School > Physics--Chemistry--Earth and Space Science >
Joe, Yes - I have already agreed with this Louisburg HS teacher (Bernadette Stevens) to host her class, just as I have done in past years. All taken care of, but I just wanted to check with you and Steve that the observatory was fully available the afternoon of May 9. Let me kow if there is any (unexpected) problem. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Due to the crappy weather and rainouts, I plan to open the Warko tomorrow night and Friday night for UMKC/Rockhurst students to complete their observing projects.
Parking is vai a metered lot at 53rd and Charolette for Thursday and the garage on Friday.
Come on up and give a hand and knock a few things off the Urban Observing Award list.
Joe
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From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...>
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Subject: [ASKC] Re: Afternoon Visit
Joe,
Yes - I have already agreed with this Louisburg HS teacher (Bernadette Stevens) to host her class, just as I have done in past years.
All taken care of, but I just wanted to check with you and Steve that the observatory was fully available the afternoon of May 9. Let me kow if there is any (unexpected) problem.
Dave Hudgins
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Joe,
What time do you plan on being there? I will come down and help.
John F.
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From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, April 24, 2013 9:23:38 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Warko
Due to the crappy weather and rainouts, I plan to open the Warko tomorrow night
and Friday night for UMKC/Rockhurst students to complete their observing
projects.
Parking is vai a metered lot at 53rd and Charolette for Thursday and the garage
on Friday.
Come on up and give a hand and knock a few things off the Urban Observing Award
list.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@kc.rr.com>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:02 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Afternoon Visit
Joe,
Yes - I have already agreed with this Louisburg HS teacher (Bernadette Stevens)
to host her class, just as I have done in past years.
All taken care of, but I just wanted to check with you and Steve that the
observatory was fully available the afternoon of May 9. Let me kow if there is
any (unexpected) problem.
Dave Hudgins
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John:
You know Rita and I will be there early for dinner and a movie. I will open around 8pm.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:34 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko
Joe,
What time do you plan on being there? I will come down and help.
John F.
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From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
To: "mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com" <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, April 24, 2013 9:23:38 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Warko
Due to the crappy weather and rainouts, I plan to open the Warko tomorrow night
and Friday night for UMKC/Rockhurst students to complete their observing
projects.
Parking is vai a metered lot at 53rd and Charolette for Thursday and the garage
on Friday.
Come on up and give a hand and knock a few things off the Urban Observing Award
list.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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From: Dave Hudgins <mailto:dhudgins%40kc.rr.com>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:02 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Afternoon Visit
Joe,
Yes - I have already agreed with this Louisburg HS teacher (Bernadette Stevens)
to host her class, just as I have done in past years.
All taken care of, but I just wanted to check with you and Steve that the
observatory was fully available the afternoon of May 9. Let me kow if there is
any (unexpected) problem.
Dave Hudgins
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Joe, Since I didn't make it to the March GM due to the snow, I'll be at Saturday's meeting. Would you please ask Rita to bring the ASKC items again this month. I'm particularly interested in 1 or 2 ball caps and 1 ASKC pin. Thanks, Keith Rawlings ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC logo sales Unless it gets really nasty before the meeting, Rita will have a limited selection at the meeting. Joe Keith wrote: > > I don't know who's in charge of selling ASKC items, but I was hoping > to purchase a new cap & pin at Saturdays GM. Is that possible? > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm glad to see that Louisburg High School is coming out to Powell and thank you, Dave and Pete, for doing this. Has anyone else had any sort of event or interaction with any of the Louisburg schools in recent years? The reason I ask is that I may have a meeting before too long with the Louisburg superintendent of schools and want to make sure I have accurate information when meeting with her. Thanks. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hudgins Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 9:02 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Afternoon Visit Joe, Yes - I have already agreed with this Louisburg HS teacher (Bernadette Stevens) to host her class, just as I have done in past years. All taken care of, but I just wanted to check with you and Steve that the observatory was fully available the afternoon of May 9. Let me kow if there is any (unexpected) problem. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Today's paper has the obituary of Robert (Bob) Jameson. Once you see his picture, you will recall him. He was a very pleasant and friendly guy and it was very enjoyable to talk with him. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Cheryl and I will be out-of-town on our Team 5 night, May 4th. Is there anyone who would like to trade out of some other night? - Don [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tipton Community Baptist Church Awana Club, Tipton, Missouri 46 kids ages 4 yrs to 6th grade and about ten adult leaders For this indoor event we talked about how big we are as humans and worked our way out into the universe and its various sizes and distances. This was a short event, but a fun one and the kids were very well behaved. Have been invited back and hope to set-up a telescope, for the older kids and adults at least, sometime in the future. Grant Miller Warrensburg
I will volunteer for this. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Don Grodecki" <don@...> wrote: > > Cheryl and I will be out-of-town on our Team 5 night, May 4th. Is there anyone who would like to trade out of some other night? > > - Don > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
The -7.2 flare visible at Warko tonight at 20:32:17 will -6.x at Powell at 20:32:11. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, I am hoping the knowledge of the group can help me again. I am attempting to begin an observing campaign and need a catalog for astrometry for the IRIS software. I downloaded the tycho catalog, but the images coming out of the telescope I am using are too narrow so I need a deeper catalog. Does anyone have experience downloading either the GSC-ACT or USNO-A2 catalogs? Is there a place to get the entire catalog and not download each tiny section? Thanks Clear skies Jeremy Baker
John Fitzgerald and Richard Fredrick, call me before you leave for UMKC or when you are getting near. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
MSRALCON 2013 is coming up May 17/18! We've got -15- speakers lined up for the MSRAL convention, spread over Friday and Saturday... you can find a complete schedule at the http://www.msral2013.org website. We'll also have a swap meet table setup throughout the proceedings. Bring your items for sale/trade! Situated at beautiful Mahoney State Park, with a 1st quarter Moon, we'll do some stargazing, skies permitting. So, go ahead and bring the scope along. Enjoy a Star-B-Que, under the SR-71, Friday at the Strategic Air and Space Museum... and Saturday banquet at Mahoney's Kiewit Lodge. There's still plenty of time to register both online and via mail... visit the website for details. See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Jackie, I had overlooked that there would be a swap meet! Picked up a few great bargains at these conventions over the years. Kathy -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Beucher Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:41 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Another reminder! [MSRAL] Mid States Region of the Astronomical League 2013 Convention MSRALCON 2013 is coming up May 17/18! We've got -15- speakers lined up for the MSRAL convention, spread over Friday and Saturday... you can find a complete schedule at the http://www.msral2013.org website. We'll also have a swap meet table setup throughout the proceedings. Bring your items for sale/trade! Situated at beautiful Mahoney State Park, with a 1st quarter Moon, we'll do some stargazing, skies permitting. So, go ahead and bring the scope along. Enjoy a Star-B-Que, under the SR-71, Friday at the Strategic Air and Space Museum... and Saturday banquet at Mahoney's Kiewit Lodge. There's still plenty of time to register both online and via mail... visit the website for details. See you there! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Hello all, I am sorry to announce that this has been a rough week for a few members of our ASKC family. Robert (Bob) Jameson, an ASKC member until just the year, passed away earlier this week. Tim Kristl lost his sister this week and then today I was informed that Carol Kennedy's mother passed away. Please keep our members in your thoughts and hearts as they all make their way through these difficult days. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, don't have to be a card reader to figure out that tonight is a wash-out for observing. Also, I noticed that the Yahoo web site that I use when away from home automatically inserted individual names in the "To" box when I type ASKC only. Once again a company is making decisions for the end user. So, I am wondering and should expect that 17 people will get this message twice. Thanks Yahoo for screwing something up. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It's not a screw up Joe, it's a "Feature". Gary On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 4:19 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Well, don't have to be a card reader to figure out that tonight is a > wash-out for observing. > > Also, I noticed that the Yahoo web site that I use when away from home > automatically inserted individual names in the "To" box when I type ASKC > only. > > Once again a company is making decisions for the end user. So, I am > wondering and should expect that 17 people will get this message twice. > Thanks Yahoo for screwing something up. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
From: azure drake <azure__drake@...> To: askc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 2:31 PM Subject: [ASKC] Astrometry catalog Hi all, I am hoping the knowledge of the group can help me again. I am attempting to begin an observing campaign and need a catalog for astrometry for the IRIS software. I downloaded the tycho catalog, but the images coming out of the telescope I am using are too narrow so I need a deeper catalog. Does anyone have experience downloading either the GSC-ACT or USNO-A2 catalogs? Is there a place to get the entire catalog and not download each tiny section? Thanks Clear skies Jeremy Baker Jeremy: Think 'The Sky' version 6 or version 10 from Software Bisque has both of those catalogs........................................Bill Boyle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe: Is it possible that you have club members under a list called ASKC and that Yahoo is just doing what you told it to do? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> >To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>; Elizabeth Brown <eabrown@...>; John & Joyce Cravens <John.Cravens@comcast.net>; Gina Fedon <antares@...>; Richard Fredrick <gazer649@kc.rr.com>; Dr. Don Geilker <geilkerc@...>; Carroll Iorg <Carroll-Iorg@...>; Craig Jeffries <pmjeff@...>; Dan Johnson <gdj102356@...>; Scott Kranz <s.kranz1@...>; Tim Kristl <tkristl100@...>; Gil Machin <gmachin@...>; Kathy Machin <kmachin@....com>; Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...>; Mike Myer <mdmyer@...m>; Mike Sterling <mikekansascity@...>; Bruce Twarog <twarog@...>; Nancy Vaught <vaught701@...> >Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 4:19 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight > > > > >Well, don't have to be a card reader to figure out that tonight is a wash-out for observing. > >Also, I noticed that the Yahoo web site that I use when away from home automatically inserted individual names in the "To" box when I type ASKC only. > >Once again a company is making decisions for the end user. So, I am wondering and should expect that 17 people will get this message twice. Thanks Yahoo for screwing something up. > >Joe > >__________________________________________________________ >Joseph S. Wright >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >Office (913) 208-0924 > >Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Board Members - Let me know if you're re-upping. So far I know that Rick is and that Charles is not (although he has said he will run for Board Member-At-Large). Pretty sure Denise and Twyla are running for their current positions as well. Everybody Else - Let me know if you want to run for an office. The committee will be calling through the membership roster in the near future to find interested candidates.
I will not be be running for office this year. On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 5:42 PM, Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...>wrote: > ** > > > Board Members - Let me know if you're re-upping. So far I know that Rick > is and that Charles is not (although he has said he will run for Board > Member-At-Large). Pretty sure Denise and Twyla are running for their > current positions as well. > > Everybody Else - Let me know if you want to run for an office. The > committee will be calling through the membership roster in the near future > to find interested candidates. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Jeremy, I have a copy of UCAC4, the latest catalog from USNO. I would be happy to burn a copy on DVD or put it on a flash drive. Just let me know. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, azure drake <azure__drake@...> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > I am hoping the knowledge of the group can help me again. I am attempting to begin an observing campaign and need a catalog for astrometry for the IRIS software. I downloaded the tycho catalog, but the images coming out of the telescope I am using are too narrow so I need a deeper catalog. Does anyone have experience downloading either the GSC-ACT or USNO-A2 catalogs? Is there a place to get the entire catalog and not download each tiny section? > > Thanks > Clear skies > Jeremy Baker >
Hi Jay, Richard Fredrick here, I would like to place my hat in the ring for Board Member-At-Large. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > Board Members - Let me know if you're re-upping. So far I know that Rick is and that Charles is not (although he has said he will run for Board Member-At-Large). Pretty sure Denise and Twyla are running for their current positions as well. > > > Everybody Else - Let me know if you want to run for an office. The committee will be calling through the membership roster in the near future to find interested candidates. >
Thanks for the offer Rich, but I just checked Iris and it appears that it doesn't support that catalog. I do however have a line on a method to download a compatable catalog with some ftp software. I will let everyone know how it goes. Clear skies Jeremy ------------------------------ On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 9:06 PM CDT RichardF wrote: >Hi Jeremy, > >I have a copy of UCAC4, the latest catalog from USNO. I would be happy to burn a copy on DVD or put it on a flash drive. Just let me know. > >Sincerely, > >Richard Fredrick > > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, azure drake <azure__drake@...> wrote: >> >> >> Hi all, >> >> I am hoping the knowledge of the group can help me again. I am attempting to begin an observing campaign and need a catalog for astrometry for the IRIS software. I downloaded the tycho catalog, but the images coming out of the telescope I am using are too narrow so I need a deeper catalog. Does anyone have experience downloading either the GSC-ACT or USNO-A2 catalogs? Is there a place to get the entire catalog and not download each tiny section? >> >> Thanks >> Clear skies >> Jeremy Baker >> > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
I'm up for another year of Board Member at large. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Jay Manifold Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 5:42 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Candidate Roster Board Members - Let me know if you're re-upping. So far I know that Rick is and that Charles is not (although he has said he will run for Board Member-At-Large). Pretty sure Denise and Twyla are running for their current positions as well. Everybody Else - Let me know if you want to run for an office. The committee will be calling through the membership roster in the near future to find interested candidates. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
ASKC Members: A total of $1,061.25 was donated to the DSS Waterline Fund at the GM last night. Adding the existing $5,275 to this amount gives a grand total of $6,336.25. This dollar amount should pay for the waterline installlation and roughly two years of water bills at the DSS. Would like to thank the following ASKC members for their donations at the GM: Rex Groves; Steve King; Keith Rawlings, Dan Streit; Dawn Grant; John FitzPatrick; Joe Alburty; Alan Lehman; Bill Peck; and Kathy Machin. On a more personal note I could use someone to fill in for me at Powell with David Brackey on our Duty Night Friday May 3rd as I will be in Manistique, Michigan rebuilding my summer home located in the UP................................................. Bill Boyle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
OK, situation as of early Sunday afternoon - the following positions either are changing occupants or might do so: Vice-President, Jay Manifold (me) will run for Recording Secretary IF another VP candidate can be found. Recording Secretary, Charles Kennedy will instead run for Board Member-at-Large. Social Director, no incumbent. Board Member-at-Large: David Brackey, Mike Stewart, and Brian Tiemann are not running for re-election, and Gary Pittman will not do so if there are enough candidates to fill all 9 slots. Richard Fredrick and (as noted above) Charles Kennedy are running. To my knowledge, all other incumbents are seeking re-election. This leaves us without either a VP or a Recording Secretary (but not both), a Social Director, and with a net of one unfilled Board Member-at-Large position. We have 4 weeks to identify candidates for all positions. > -----Original Message----- > From: Jay Manifold > Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 5:42 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Candidate Roster > > Board Members - Let me know if you're re-upping. So far I know that Rick is > and that Charles is not (although he has said he will run for Board > Member-At-Large). Pretty sure Denise and Twyla are running for their > current positions as well. > > > Everybody Else - Let me know if you want to run for an office. The > committee will be calling through the membership roster in the near future > to find interested candidates. >
Extremely cool. Back in the US tomorrow. Let's get crackin' On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 12:08 PM, William Boyle <lostinspacebill@...>wrote: > ** > > > ASKC Members: > A total of $1,061.25 was donated to the DSS Waterline Fund at > the GM last night. Adding the existing $5,275 to this amount gives a grand > total of $6,336.25. This dollar amount should pay for the waterline > installlation and roughly two years of water bills at the DSS. > Would like to thank the following ASKC members for their donations > at the GM: Rex Groves; Steve King; Keith Rawlings, Dan Streit; Dawn Grant; > John FitzPatrick; Joe Alburty; Alan Lehman; Bill Peck; and Kathy Machin. > On a more personal note I could use someone to fill in for me at > Powell with David Brackey on our Duty Night Friday May 3rd as I will be in > Manistique, Michigan rebuilding my summer home located in the > UP................................................. Bill Boyle > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
APOD needs a proofreader. John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Once again, it is my sad duty to inform the membership that one of our members has passed on. Ed Welch, a retired engineer, passed away this weekend. While he was not physically able in the last few years to do much actual astronomy, he was a regular attendee of our general meetings and was a very friendly and knowledgeable gentlemen. I had several conversations with him over the past few years and will miss him. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Brodwin (UMKC Dept. Physics & Astronomy) and his wife who gave birth Sunday to their first child, a girl. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes, definitely some very good news indeed. Congratulations to the parents! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 10:14 AM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] How about some good news Congratulations to Dr. Mark Brodwin (UMKC Dept. Physics & Astronomy) and his wife who gave birth Sunday to their first child, a girl. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I know Bill Boyle has mentioned this previously, but he (and I) are in need of a substitute for a private night at Powell this Friday starting about 8pm. We have about two scout groups totalling about 50. And on the scout note, there will be about 35 cubs (and parents) for one program, and about 14 or so scouts (teen years) for the other. So, two questions: 1) can 35 fit into the classroom -- even SRO and on floor? 2) has anyone assembled previous (slide) programs for the cubs "belt loop or pin" level, or the scouts astronomy merit badge, that I could use, borrow, use as a base? This is becoming a busy week for me. Dave Brackey
Very sorry to hear about this Rick. I talked with Ed on occasion and will miss him. Gary on, Apr 29, 2013 at 9:32 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Once again, it is my sad duty to inform the membership that one of our > members has passed on. > > Ed Welch, a retired engineer, passed away this weekend. While he was not > physically able in the last few years to do much actual astronomy, he was a > regular attendee of our general meetings and was a very friendly and > knowledgeable gentlemen. I had several conversations with him over the past > few years and will miss him. > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dave, I've got a couple of PowerPoint decks you could draw from. Shoot me an e-mail at jay_manifold at yahoo dot com and I'll send them to you. (I am, however, unavailable this Friday night.) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "dbrac06" <dbrackey@...> wrote: > > I know Bill Boyle has mentioned this previously, but he (and I) are in need of a substitute for a private night at Powell this Friday starting about 8pm. We have about two scout groups totalling about 50. > > And on the scout note, there will be about 35 cubs (and parents) for one program, and about 14 or so scouts (teen years) for the other. So, two questions: > 1) can 35 fit into the classroom -- even SRO and on floor? > 2) has anyone assembled previous (slide) programs for the cubs "belt loop or pin" level, or the scouts astronomy merit badge, that I could use, borrow, use as a base? This is becoming a busy week for me. > > Dave Brackey >
I have some thoughts and unanswered questions/concerns about the water
line installation.
It would be nice if the meter pit and shutoff could be inside the
gate. However, I don't know if this is allowed. Usually a municipality
wants the meter close to the main and right of way. If and when
additional connections are made or there is a problem, you want a
shutoff close at hand up near the building away from possible future
construction/excavation.
I do not know the specifics of the proposed scope of work, but I hope
the following are included/addressed:
Install a shut off near the building accessible by 4" pipe-capped
below mow height and/or street key or meter pit.
French drain at each frost free tap.
Framed square of treated lumber or concrete parking bumpers and a
minimum of 3" of gravel above grade.
Add on pricing per unit cost for additional frost free taps as
deemed by the DSS Property Coordinator or Board of Directors
A written proposal and estimate not to exceed from the contractor
written on company letterhead and contract. As required to be
executed/signed by the President.
Sturdy post of steel or timber sufficient to withstand easy movement
of the frost free tap when hit by mowers. It will happen. We have a
electrical post broken now.
Joe
Aloha Jay and All - I realize that I have not been very active as a BOD member this current year. Much of this had to do with a series of health problems I have been dealing with this past year and beyond. Some of these problems appear to be getting resolved and should allow me to become more active with ASKC for the 2013-2014 year. As in the past,I anticipate being at Bryce Canyon for part of the fall as in past years although I have not heard anything to date. I am willing to stand for re-election despite my less than sterling record of service over the last year. If their are sufficient candidates for member-at-large I am willinmg to stand aside to allow another member to play a more active by becoming a BOD member. Please let me know the status of my role in ASKC trgardong the BOD election. Take care, Fred --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > OK, situation as of early Sunday afternoon - the following positions either are changing occupants or might do so: > > Vice-President, Jay Manifold (me) will run for Recording Secretary IF another VP candidate can be found. > Recording Secretary, Charles Kennedy will instead run for Board Member-at-Large. > Social Director, no incumbent. > Board Member-at-Large: David Brackey, Mike Stewart, and Brian Tiemann are not running for re-election, and Gary Pittman will not do so if there are enough candidates to fill all 9 slots. Richard Fredrick and (as noted above) Charles Kennedy are running. > > To my knowledge, all other incumbents are seeking re-election. > > This leaves us without either a VP or a Recording Secretary (but not both), a Social Director, and with a net of one unfilled Board Member-at-Large position. > > We have 4 weeks to identify candidates for all positions. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jay Manifold > > Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2013 5:42 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Candidate Roster > > > > Board Members - Let me know if you're re-upping. So far I know that Rick is > > and that Charles is not (although he has said he will run for Board > > Member-At-Large). Pretty sure Denise and Twyla are running for their > > current positions as well. > > > > > > Everybody Else - Let me know if you want to run for an office. The > > committee will be calling through the membership roster in the near future > > to find interested candidates. > > >
The electrical post was broken by a camper trailer hitting it though... Not the lawn mower.
Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:43:40
To: ASKC Yahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Water Line Thoughts
I have some thoughts and unanswered questions/concerns about the water
line installation.
It would be nice if the meter pit and shutoff could be inside the
gate. However, I don't know if this is allowed. Usually a municipality
wants the meter close to the main and right of way. If and when
additional connections are made or there is a problem, you want a
shutoff close at hand up near the building away from possible future
construction/excavation.
I do not know the specifics of the proposed scope of work, but I hope
the following are included/addressed:
Install a shut off near the building accessible by 4" pipe-capped
below mow height and/or street key or meter pit.
French drain at each frost free tap.
Framed square of treated lumber or concrete parking bumpers and a
minimum of 3" of gravel above grade.
Add on pricing per unit cost for additional frost free taps as
deemed by the DSS Property Coordinator or Board of Directors
A written proposal and estimate not to exceed from the contractor
written on company letterhead and contract. As required to be
executed/signed by the President.
Sturdy post of steel or timber sufficient to withstand easy movement
of the frost free tap when hit by mowers. It will happen. We have a
electrical post broken now.
Joe
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Yes, I know. Depending on the location, we may have to install 3-4 pipe bollards around the spigots. My interest is in having everything well planned out for short term and long range planning. This was made evident whena plumbing contractor didn't follow my specifications and drawings for a complete remodel of the old Examiner buildng in Independence when I was a county architect. He thought he could save some time and money by using an old DWV (drain/waster/vent) and not install and new line. Two days later and the fact he had to cut his sewer auger cable off, he went back to the contract drawings. He lost two days of work and 100ft of sewer machine cable. Make sure the own and contractor know exactly what the scope of the project is and not deviate without written permission (change orders). While this is a small project, the same principles apply. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:44 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Water Line Thoughts The electrical post was broken by a camper trailer hitting it though... Not the lawn mower. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If the clouds stay away, I plan to open the Warko tonight for students. Basically, while we have tried, each student night we shot craps at the table. I plan to get there early enough for some solar viewing. Please let me know ASAP if you are going to help tonight. By the way, Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular Sunday night through the 16"! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe,
I will be there. John
________________________________
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mcintoshdh@...>;
"brodwinm@..." <brodwinm@umkc.edu>
Sent: Tue, April 30, 2013 9:11:12 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
If the clouds stay away, I plan to open the Warko tonight for students.
Basically, while we have tried, each student night we shot craps at the table.
I plan to get there early enough for some solar viewing.
Please let me know ASAP if you are going to help tonight.
By the way, Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular Sunday night through the 16"!
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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What time are you planning on setting up? Is the parking garage still off limits on student nights or was some resolution found? ________________________________ From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight Joe, I will be there. John ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mcintoshdh@...>; "brodwinm@..." <brodwinm@...> Sent: Tue, April 30, 2013 9:11:12 AM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight If the clouds stay away, I plan to open the Warko tonight for students. Basically, while we have tried, each student night we shot craps at the table. I plan to get there early enough for some solar viewing. Please let me know ASAP if you are going to help tonight. By the way, Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular Sunday night through the 16"! Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Heather, I'm trying to get a couple of hang tags. These are good for all day and cost $7 each. My thought was if someone arrives at 8pm, the cost to park at the meter is $2 for the two hours.
I don't mind the meter when I don't have a lot of gear to carry.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
________________________________
From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
What time are you planning on setting up? Is the parking garage still off limits on student nights or was some resolution found?
________________________________
From: John Fitzgerald <mailto:jhonfitz%40att.net>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
Joe,
I will be there. John
________________________________
From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
To: ASKC <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mailto:mcintoshdh%40umkc.edu>;
"mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu" <mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu>
Sent: Tue, April 30, 2013 9:11:12 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
If the clouds stay away, I plan to open the Warko tonight for students.
Basically, while we have tried, each student night we shot craps at the table.
I plan to get there early enough for some solar viewing.
Please let me know ASAP if you are going to help tonight.
By the way, Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular Sunday night through the 16"!
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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Heather, dealing with the parking department is like dealing with the IRS and other greedy bastards. It's not about providing parking, but how much they can make. About 4 or more years ago, they made over $4 million on parking/fines for the year. It cost the employee abot $52/month to park and $120/semester for a student. The last ticket I got this month came with a broken windshield. Since I couldn't prove the checker did it, I am out of luck. It wasn't cracked when I parked the truck.
Given the amount of building happening on campus and the fact that they tore down a really neat buildng by the new union, there is no shortage of money on the campus of UMKC. Education pays, for who?
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
________________________________
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
Heather, I'm trying to get a couple of hang tags. These are good for all day and cost $7 each. My thought was if someone arrives at 8pm, the cost to park at the meter is $2 for the two hours.
I don't mind the meter when I don't have a lot of gear to carry.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
________________________________
From: Heather Spinelli <mailto:heather.spinelli%40yahoo.com>
To: "mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com" <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
What time are you planning on setting up? Is the parking garage still off limits on student nights or was some resolution found?
________________________________
From: John Fitzgerald <mailto:jhonfitz%40att.net>
To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
Joe,
I will be there. John
________________________________
From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
To: ASKC <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mailto:mcintoshdh%40umkc.edu>;
"mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu" <mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu>
Sent: Tue, April 30, 2013 9:11:12 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight
If the clouds stay away, I plan to open the Warko tonight for students.
Basically, while we have tried, each student night we shot craps at the table.
I plan to get there early enough for some solar viewing.
Please let me know ASAP if you are going to help tonight.
By the way, Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular Sunday night through the 16"!
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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I have sent two messages from my phone that don't seem to have come through yet, so they may or may not show up, either way, I am checking on one thing for tonight, but am trying to meet up with you guys at 8 unless I hear a different start up time from you. ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight Heather, dealing with the parking department is like dealing with the IRS and other greedy bastards. It's not about providing parking, but how much they can make. About 4 or more years ago, they made over $4 million on parking/fines for the year. It cost the employee abot $52/month to park and $120/semester for a student. The last ticket I got this month came with a broken windshield. Since I couldn't prove the checker did it, I am out of luck. It wasn't cracked when I parked the truck. Given the amount of building happening on campus and the fact that they tore down a really neat buildng by the new union, there is no shortage of money on the campus of UMKC. Education pays, for who? Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:55 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight Heather, I'm trying to get a couple of hang tags. These are good for all day and cost $7 each. My thought was if someone arrives at 8pm, the cost to park at the meter is $2 for the two hours. I don't mind the meter when I don't have a lot of gear to carry. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: Heather Spinelli <mailto:heather.spinelli%40yahoo.com> To: "mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com" <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:11 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight What time are you planning on setting up? Is the parking garage still off limits on student nights or was some resolution found? ________________________________ From: John Fitzgerald <mailto:jhonfitz%40att.net> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight Joe, I will be there. John ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> To: ASKC <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mailto:mcintoshdh%40umkc.edu>; "mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu" <mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu> Sent: Tue, April 30, 2013 9:11:12 AM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight If the clouds stay away, I plan to open the Warko tonight for students. Basically, while we have tried, each student night we shot craps at the table. I plan to get there early enough for some solar viewing. Please let me know ASAP if you are going to help tonight. By the way, Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular Sunday night through the 16"! Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hmmm............not much in my mailbox to go in the May issue. Anyone have anything to contribute? Need items ASAP.....like by Wednesday (MAY 1) evening. If you sent anything while I was gone and I didn't respond please resend!!! (Yes, Elizabeth, Dave H and Scott, your items are safely stashed and THANKS!!) Thanks, M
Wind concerns tonight? Weather.com shows 15 mph at 8 and dropping down to 10 mph by about 11. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > I have sent two messages from my phone that don't seem to have come through yet, so they may or may not show up, either way, I am checking on one thing for tonight, but am trying to meet up with you guys at 8 unless I hear a different start up time from you. > > > ________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:08 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight > > > > > Heather, dealing with the parking department is like dealing with the IRS and other greedy bastards. It's not about providing parking, but how much they can make. About 4 or more years ago, they made over $4 million on parking/fines for the year. It cost the employee abot $52/month to park and $120/semester for a student. The last ticket I got this month came with a broken windshield. Since I couldn't prove the checker did it, I am out of luck. It wasn't cracked when I parked the truck. > > Given the amount of building happening on campus and the fact that they tore down a really neat buildng by the new union, there is no shortage of money on the campus of UMKC. Education pays, for who? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > ________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:55 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight > > > > > Heather, I'm trying to get a couple of hang tags. These are good for all day and cost $7 each. My thought was if someone arrives at 8pm, the cost to park at the meter is $2 for the two hours. > > I don't mind the meter when I don't have a lot of gear to carry. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > ________________________________ > From: Heather Spinelli <mailto:heather.spinelli%40yahoo.com> > To: "mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com" <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:11 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight > > > > What time are you planning on setting up? Is the parking garage still off limits on student nights or was some resolution found? > > ________________________________ > From: John Fitzgerald <mailto:jhonfitz%40att.net> > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:36 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tonight > > > Joe, > I will be there. John > > ________________________________ > From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> > To: ASKC <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mailto:mcintoshdh%40umkc.edu>; > "mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu" <mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu> > Sent: Tue, April 30, 2013 9:11:12 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight > > If the clouds stay away, I plan to open the Warko tonight for students. > Basically, while we have tried, each student night we shot craps at the table. > > I plan to get there early enough for some solar viewing. > > Please let me know ASAP if you are going to help tonight. > > By the way, Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular Sunday night through the 16"! > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Many THANKS to Heather Spinelli and John Fitzgerald for hosting about 35 astronomy and physics student last night on the roof to get some time in working on their observing projects. A couple of the ladies went the extra effort to double the number of required objects. Heather and John were kept busy at the 16", 14" 10" and PST! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This is this coming Friday!! Who all is going besides me for sure? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Ok, I think David Lane has also volunteered. I don't know what you guys > will look at unless you have a solar filter because the entire event is in > broad daylight. I'll bring some rocks but it will be a reduced number since > I'm loaning out a batch. > > > On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I have it on my calender. I will be there with my scope. Pete > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > > > We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested > > > please let me know. > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@> > > > Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM > > > Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > > > To: youngmdavid@ > > > > > > > > > Dear Mr. Young, > > > > > > I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at > > > Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you > > at > > > our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first > > > discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on > > finding > > > an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in > > > participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some > > additional > > > information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of > > our > > > participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether > > > you can participate. > > > > > > Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to > > > get a picture of things: > > > http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science > > > > > > We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to > > > stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide > > > volunteers to assist you if needed as well. > > > > > > Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to > > electricity? > > > We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather > > > conditions. > > > > > > Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in > > > to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank > > > you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) > > > > > > > > > Here are some other participants: > > > > > > Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth > > > after in the music room > > > KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 > > > HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 > > > Glow Germs in the nurse's office > > > Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 > > > Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) > > > Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, > > and > > > centripedal force (done by parents) > > > > > > > > > Our school address is: > > > > > > Brookridge Elementary > > > 9920 Lowell Avenue > > > Overland Park, KS 66212 > > > > > > google map directions: > > > > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 > > > > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > Kristen Stalling > > > Science Night Co-Chair > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Hmmm. is scidave878 David Stewart? David Lane and Pete Jaffris have indicated they would be going. The weather is looking crappy so there will likely be no outside telescopes. Pete sets his scope up inside many times and David Lane brings some of his amazing photos. On Wed, May 1, 2013 at 5:16 PM, scidav878 <scidav87@...> wrote: > ** > > > This is this coming Friday!! Who all is going besides me for sure? > > > --- In ASKC@...m, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > Ok, I think David Lane has also volunteered. I don't know what you guys > > will look at unless you have a solar filter because the entire event is > in > > broad daylight. I'll bring some rocks but it will be a reduced number > since > > I'm loaning out a batch. > > > > > > On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > I have it on my calender. I will be there with my scope. Pete > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > > > > > We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone > interested > > > > please let me know. > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > > From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@> > > > > Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM > > > > Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > > > > To: youngmdavid@ > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear Mr. Young, > > > > > > > > I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at > > > > Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have > you > > > at > > > > our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first > > > > discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on > > > finding > > > > an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in > > > > participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some > > > additional > > > > information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all > of > > > our > > > > participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know > whether > > > > you can participate. > > > > > > > > Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our > volunteers to > > > > get a picture of things: > > > > http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science > > > > > > > > We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a > volunteer to > > > > stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide > > > > volunteers to assist you if needed as well. > > > > > > > > Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to > > > electricity? > > > > We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on > weather > > > > conditions. > > > > > > > > Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting > participants in > > > > to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a > thank > > > > you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) > :-) > > > > > > > > > > > > Here are some other participants: > > > > > > > > Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a > booth > > > > after in the music room > > > > KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 > > > > HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 > > > > Glow Germs in the nurse's office > > > > Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 > > > > Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) > > > > Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID > station, > > > and > > > > centripedal force (done by parents) > > > > > > > > > > > > Our school address is: > > > > > > > > Brookridge Elementary > > > > 9920 Lowell Avenue > > > > Overland Park, KS 66212 > > > > > > > > google map directions: > > > > > > > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 > > > > > > > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > Kristen Stalling > > > > Science Night Co-Chair > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This Dave Stewart yes, lol. I need to figure out how to put my name on here still. I will bring a 12" I have with a few other things (books, meteorites and whatever else I can find) Hopefully the weather isn't pouring, i'll be there either way though. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested > please let me know. > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@...> > Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM > Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > To: youngmdavid@... > > > Dear Mr. Young, > > I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at > Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you at > our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first > discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on finding > an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in > participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some additional > information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of our > participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether > you can participate. > > Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to > get a picture of things: > http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science > > We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to > stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide > volunteers to assist you if needed as well. > > Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to electricity? > We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather > conditions. > > Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in > to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank > you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) > > > Here are some other participants: > > Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth > after in the music room > KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 > HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 > Glow Germs in the nurse's office > Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 > Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) > Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, and > centripedal force (done by parents) > > > Our school address is: > > Brookridge Elementary > 9920 Lowell Avenue > Overland Park, KS 66212 > > google map directions: > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 > > > Sincerely, > Kristen Stalling > Science Night Co-Chair > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Thanks for the report, Joe, and thank you Heather and John for what sounds like a good night at Warko. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 1:26 PM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] Warko Last Night Many THANKS to Heather Spinelli and John Fitzgerald for hosting about 35 astronomy and physics student last night on the roof to get some time in working on their observing projects. A couple of the ladies went the extra effort to double the number of required objects. Heather and John were kept busy at the 16", 14" 10" and PST! Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David Stewart: Go to the mail options icon (at upper right) it looks like a sun symbol. Then click on "Mail Accounts" at the left of the screen. Put your name in the "Sending Name" box and save. In the same mail options you can add an automatic signature to each message you send, just click on "Signature". The other thing you an do is change your name in your Profile settings. You need to go to your Yahoo Account to do this. Place your cursor over the silhouette image at upper right and click on "Account Info". Click on "Manage your Yahoo aliases" to change your alias to your name. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: scidav878 <scidav87@...> >To: ASKC@...m >Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 5:34 PM >Subject: [ASKC] Re: Fwd: Brookridge Elementary Science Night > > > > >This Dave Stewart yes, lol. I need to figure out how to put my name on here still. I will bring a 12" I have with a few other things (books, meteorites and whatever else I can find) Hopefully the weather isn't pouring, i'll be there either way though. > >--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> >> We're looking for volunteers for this science night. Anyone interested >> please let me know. >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Mike & Kristen Stalling <stalling@...> >> Date: Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 10:47 PM >> Subject: Brookridge Elementary Science Night >> To: youngmdavid@... >> >> >> Dear Mr. Young, >> >> I'm writing to touch base with you about Science Night, May 3rd, at >> Brookridge Elementary in Overland Park. It would be so neat to have you at >> our event, but if circumstances have changed for you since our first >> discussion back in February, please let me know and we will work on finding >> an alternate to provide telescopes. If you are still interested in >> participating (and we truly hope you are!), I am including some additional >> information below that the Science Night committee is sending to all of our >> participants. Please contact me as soon as you can to let me know whether >> you can participate. >> >> Here's our Sign Up Genius we are using to keep track of our volunteers to >> get a picture of things: >> http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4BADAF2FA57-science >> >> We are using a passport stamp book system and will provide a volunteer to >> stamp the books of folks that stop by your room and we can provide >> volunteers to assist you if needed as well. >> >> Do you need us to provide anything such as tables or access to electricity? >> We have you scheduled to be outside or in the gym depending on weather >> conditions. >> >> Patrons will visit from 6:00 - 8:00. We can start letting participants in >> to set up at 5:00. We have until 9:00 to clean up and are hosting a thank >> you lounge at 8:00 with snacks and drinks (science themed of course) :-) >> >> >> Here are some other participants: >> >> Mad Science - fire and ice show from 6:00-6:30 in the MPR, plus a booth >> after in the music room >> KC Zoo - live animal ambassadors in room 128 >> HMS Beagle - a variety of cool science exhibits in Room 109 >> Glow Germs in the nurse's office >> Shawnee Mission South Robotics Team in Room 105 >> Cub Scouts with rockets (made w/ plastic bottles, water and air) >> Some simple experiments with gases, planets activity, scent ID station, and >> centripedal force (done by parents) >> >> >> Our school address is: >> >> Brookridge Elementary >> 9920 Lowell Avenue >> Overland Park, KS 66212 >> >> google map directions: >> https://maps.google.com/maps?q=9920+Lowell%2c+Overland+Park%2c+KS&hl=en&sll=38.981395%2c-94.676347&sspn=0.013244%2c0.033023&hnear=9920+Lowell+Ave%2c+Overland+Park%2c+Johnson%2c+Kansas+66212&t=m&z=17 >> >> >> Sincerely, >> Kristen Stalling >> Science Night Co-Chair >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Is there a schedule of the team nights at Powell? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
like this from March CM? On May 2, 2013, at 11:20 AM, Roger Gruenke wrote: > > Is there a schedule of the team nights at Powell? > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ---------- > --> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Marcia Roger At 11:23 2013-05-02, you wrote: >like this from March CM? >On May 2, 2013, at 11:20 AM, Roger Gruenke wrote: > > > > > Is there a schedule of the team nights at Powell? > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ---------- > > > --> > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This is a followup to Monday's email request. As of late Wednesday evening, the scouts were still planning their rain or shine visit to Powell. They are also doing a campout that night -- and that may be an interesting event. And as of now, I am the only person that I know of to staff the event. Group size could be up to 50, but may change as weather becomes more of a Friday issue. Anyone else free for a fridged Friday at Powell? Scouts should arrive around 8pm. You can also call to discuss although I'll be in class Thursday evening. Thanks Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "dbrac06" <dbrackey@...> wrote: > > I know Bill Boyle has mentioned this previously, but he (and I) are in need of a substitute for a private night at Powell this Friday starting about 8pm. We have about two scout groups totalling about 50. > > And on the scout note, there will be about 35 cubs (and parents) for one program, and about 14 or so scouts (teen years) for the other. So, two questions: > 1) can 35 fit into the classroom -- even SRO and on floor? > 2) has anyone assembled previous (slide) programs for the cubs "belt loop or pin" level, or the scouts astronomy merit badge, that I could use, borrow, use as a base? This is becoming a busy week for me. > > Dave Brackey >
Hi Folks! I had hoped to begin the 2013 Monthly Club Starparty at Powell this Friday May 3. But with the expected cloudy and cold weather, I must reschedule our "season starparty opener" to NEXT Friday May 8. I am unable to reach all the folks who asked to be placed on the Monthly Starparty elist, because my records are on a computer that is in the shop with a virus. So please pass this message along however that is possible. Thanks, Dave Hudgins
Isn't next Friday May 10????????? On May 2, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Dave Hudgins wrote: > > Hi Folks! > > I had hoped to begin the 2013 Monthly Club Starparty at Powell this > Friday May 3. But with the expected cloudy and cold weather, I must > reschedule our "season starparty opener" to NEXT Friday May 8. > > I am unable to reach all the folks who asked to be placed on the > Monthly Starparty elist, because my records are on a computer that > is in the shop with a virus. So please pass this message along > however that is possible. > > Thanks, Dave Hudgins > > > >
I would have not figured I would be firing up the wood burning stove this Saturday to mess around in the garage. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A friend of mine, Rick Rycraft, has a LOT of firewood. He's clearing trees from a lot he bought over on the Missouri side. Some of it is big but I'll bet there's a lot of smaller stuff. Anyone interested? On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > I would have not figured I would be firing up the wood burning stove this > Saturday to mess around in the garage. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The truth is this weather is GREAT. It should destroy ALL the TREE POLLEN so those of us with tree allergies can go outside again!! Joel Falk ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 2:52 PM Subject: [ASKC] This Weather Sucks!!! I would have not figured I would be firing up the wood burning stove this Saturday to mess around in the garage. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My question is, who do we hang for buying a new telescope?? Rob --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > I would have not figured I would be firing up the wood burning stove this Saturday to mess around in the garage. > > Joe
David -- I might, but have no real way to haul it. I wouldn't want too much.... Jackie B -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 3:53 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] This Weather Sucks!!! A friend of mine, Rick Rycraft, has a LOT of firewood. He's clearing trees from a lot he bought over on the Missouri side. Some of it is big but I'll bet there's a lot of smaller stuff. Anyone interested? On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > I would have not figured I would be firing up the wood burning stove > this Saturday to mess around in the garage. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
My sister in law sent me a link to this on May 18th. It shows askc members will be there with a telescope. I didnt see this on our calendar. Have they contacted us? http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2013/05/nasa-science-fun-in-butler-may-18th.html
We are looking for 3-4 good pictures (going in Reflector) of the telescope field, people at their scopes, an overview, one of a talk going on, maybe the chow line? The ones on the web site are low res.. Can you send to me here, and also to: jbeucher@... Thanks!!! Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Regarding transportation of firewood from Missouri, many counties in the metro have embargoes against moving timber that may be infected with the ash borer. Better to use local wood. Can check with the local extension offices. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > > David -- I might, but have no real way to haul it. I wouldn't want too > much.... Jackie B > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David > Young > Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 3:53 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] This Weather Sucks!!! > > A friend of mine, Rick Rycraft, has a LOT of firewood. He's clearing trees > from a lot he bought over on the Missouri side. Some of it is big but I'll > bet there's a lot of smaller stuff. Anyone interested? > > > On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 2:52 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I would have not figured I would be firing up the wood burning stove > > this Saturday to mess around in the garage. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
To all who have been sweating whether or not to say "yes" to my requests, the pressure is off. The scout leaders decided this evening to postpone the weekend campout / astronomy events that were scheduled. Just too cold and wet to keep the little ones warm and dry. Sounds like a good decision. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "dbrac06" <dbrackey@...> wrote: > > This is a followup to Monday's email request. As of late Wednesday evening, the scouts were still planning their rain or shine visit to Powell. They are also doing a campout that night -- and that may be an interesting event. > > And as of now, I am the only person that I know of to staff the event. Group size could be up to 50, but may change as weather becomes more of a Friday issue. Anyone else free for a fridged Friday at Powell? Scouts should arrive around 8pm. You can also call to discuss although I'll be in class Thursday evening. > > Thanks > > Dave Brackey > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "dbrac06" <dbrackey@> wrote: > > > > I know Bill Boyle has mentioned this previously, but he (and I) are in need of a substitute for a private night at Powell this Friday starting about 8pm. We have about two scout groups totalling about 50. > > > > And on the scout note, there will be about 35 cubs (and parents) for one program, and about 14 or so scouts (teen years) for the other. So, two questions: > > 1) can 35 fit into the classroom -- even SRO and on floor? > > 2) has anyone assembled previous (slide) programs for the cubs "belt loop or pin" level, or the scouts astronomy merit badge, that I could use, borrow, use as a base? This is becoming a busy week for me. > > > > Dave Brackey > > >
Not in Kansas. We don't believe in stuff like time travel. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia Young Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:28 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto Fri May 8 Isn't next Friday May 10????????? On May 2, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Dave Hudgins wrote: > > Hi Folks! > > I had hoped to begin the 2013 Monthly Club Starparty at Powell this > Friday May 3. But with the expected cloudy and cold weather, I must > reschedule our "season starparty opener" to NEXT Friday May 8. > > I am unable to reach all the folks who asked to be placed on the > Monthly Starparty elist, because my records are on a computer that is > in the shop with a virus. So please pass this message along however > that is possible. > > Thanks, Dave Hudgins > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Don't you just click your heals over there? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:30 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto Fri May 8 Not in Kansas. We don't believe in stuff like time travel. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia Young Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:28 PM To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto Fri May 8 Isn't next Friday May 10????????? On May 2, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Dave Hudgins wrote: > > Hi Folks! > > I had hoped to begin the 2013 Monthly Club Starparty at Powell this > Friday May 3. But with the expected cloudy and cold weather, I must > reschedule our "season starparty opener" to NEXT Friday May 8. > > I am unable to reach all the folks who asked to be placed on the > Monthly Starparty elist, because my records are on a computer that is > in the shop with a virus. So please pass this message along however > that is possible. > > Thanks, Dave Hudgins > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
No but I'm surfing for return flights to Belize! On Thu, May 2, 2013 at 8:35 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Don't you just click your heals over there? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > ________________________________ > From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:30 PM > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto > Fri May 8 > > > > Not in Kansas. We don't believe in stuff like time travel. > > Rick Henderson > > -----Original Message----- > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] > On Behalf Of Marcia > Young > Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:28 PM > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto > Fri May 8 > > Isn't next Friday May 10????????? > On May 2, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Dave Hudgins wrote: > > > > > Hi Folks! > > > > I had hoped to begin the 2013 Monthly Club Starparty at Powell this > > Friday May 3. But with the expected cloudy and cold weather, I must > > reschedule our "season starparty opener" to NEXT Friday May 8. > > > > I am unable to reach all the folks who asked to be placed on the > > Monthly Starparty elist, because my records are on a computer that is > > in the shop with a virus. So please pass this message along however > > that is possible. > > > > Thanks, Dave Hudgins > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
News to me. I haven't received anything in the mail. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dale67.cameron Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 6:54 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Nasa science night in Butler, Mo. My sister in law sent me a link to this on May 18th. It shows askc members will be there with a telescope. I didnt see this on our calendar. Have they contacted us? http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2013/05/nasa-science-fun-in-butler-m ay-18th.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Last time I clicked my HEELS, I had to let them HEAL for a week. And no, they weren't HIGH HEELS… But then again, it may just be a theory. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:36 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto Fri May 8 Don't you just click your heals over there? Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2013 8:30 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto Fri May 8 Not in Kansas. We don't believe in stuff like time travel. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Marcia Young Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 1:28 PM To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday Monthly Club Starparty at Powell Rescheduledto Fri May 8 Isn't next Friday May 10????????? On May 2, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Dave Hudgins wrote: > > Hi Folks! > > I had hoped to begin the 2013 Monthly Club Starparty at Powell this > Friday May 3. But with the expected cloudy and cold weather, I must > reschedule our "season starparty opener" to NEXT Friday May 8. > > I am unable to reach all the folks who asked to be placed on the > Monthly Starparty elist, because my records are on a computer that is > in the shop with a virus. So please pass this message along however > that is possible. > > Thanks, Dave Hudgins > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It is only 17 miles from my house. I can take a scope after I get off work that Saturday. I was just surprised that it was advertised and I hadn't heard anything. Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2013, at 9:31 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > News to me. I haven't received anything in the mail. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > dale67.cameron > Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 6:54 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Nasa science night in Butler, Mo. > > My sister in law sent me a link to this on May 18th. It shows askc members > will be there with a telescope. I didnt see this on our calendar. Have they > contacted us? > > http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2013/05/nasa-science-fun-in-butler-m > ay-18th.html > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please talk with Neta Apple, it's her gig. You'll make her day.
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: Dale Cameron <dale.cameron@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, May 2, 2013 10:13 pm
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nasa science night in Butler, Mo.
It is only 17 miles from my house. I can take a scope after I get off work that Saturday. I was just surprised that it was advertised and I hadn't heard anything.
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On May 2, 2013, at 9:31 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote:
> News to me. I haven't received anything in the mail.
>
> Rick Henderson
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> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> dale67.cameron
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 6:54 PM
> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [ASKC] Nasa science night in Butler, Mo.
My sister in law sent me a link to this on May 18th. It shows askc members
will be there with a telescope. I didnt see this on our calendar. Have they
contacted us?
http://batescountynewswire.blogspot.com/2013/05/nasa-science-fun-in-butler-may-18th.html
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I have a request for a small group of club members for Sunday May 19. The duty pair already has a night. Any volunteers to open for them? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, The LCT eyepieces have been cleaned, inventoried and placed on the base of the 16" Dob in the LCT. PLEASE WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THE EYEPIECES, PUT THE CAPS BACK ON, PUT THEM IN THE CASE, CLOSE THE CASE, LATCH THE CASE AND PUT THE CASE ON THE BASE OF THE 16" DOB. This is what is in the case. Please, everyone, take care of them. Focal Barrel Brand Model/Type Length Size Meade Super Plossl 6.4 1.25" Orion Stratus 8 1.25"/2.00" Orion Sirius 10 1.25"/2.00" Celestron SMA 10 1.25" Orion Stratus 13 1.25"/2.00" Orion Stratus 17 1.25"/2.00" Orion Stratus 24 1.25"/2.00" Orion Deep View 35 2.00" Meade Series 3000 40 2.00" Orion Deep View 42 1.25"/2.00" Orion LaserMate 1.25" ? ? 1.25"/2.00" Orion 2.00" ? ? 9 1.25" ? ? 15 1.25" Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, I should have know Yahoo would screw up the formatting of the eyepiece data. In the case there are the following eyepieces One Meade, Super Plossl, 6.4mm, 1.25" One Meade, Series 3000, 40mm, 1.25" One Orion, Stratus, 8mm, 1.25"/2.00" One Orion, Stratus, 13mm, 1.25"/2.00" One Orion, Stratus, 17mm, 1.25"/2.00" One Orion, Stratus, 24mm, 1.25"/2.00" One Orion, Deep View, 24mm, 2.00" One Orion, Deep View, 40mm, 2.00" One Celestron, SMA, 10mm, 1.25" and three no-name eyepieces, all 1.25" There is also an Orion LaserMate, Laser Collimator with spare battery and instruction A 2.0" 13% Lunar Filter And they are all clean and ready to go. Take care of them. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 10:39 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] LCT Eyepieces Hi all, The LCT eyepieces have been cleaned, inventoried and placed on the base of the 16" Dob in the LCT. PLEASE WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THE EYEPIECES, PUT THE CAPS BACK ON, PUT THEM IN THE CASE, CLOSE THE CASE, LATCH THE CASE AND PUT THE CASE ON THE BASE OF THE 16" DOB. This is what is in the case. Please, everyone, take care of them. Focal Barrel Brand Model/Type Length Size Meade Super Plossl 6.4 1.25" Orion Stratus 8 1.25"/2.00" Orion Sirius 10 1.25"/2.00" Celestron SMA 10 1.25" Orion Stratus 13 1.25"/2.00" Orion Stratus 17 1.25"/2.00" Orion Stratus 24 1.25"/2.00" Orion Deep View 35 2.00" Meade Series 3000 40 2.00" Orion Deep View 42 1.25"/2.00" Orion LaserMate 1.25" ? ? 1.25"/2.00" Orion 2.00" ? ? 9 1.25" ? ? 15 1.25" Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Looks like we may have clear skies at DSS Monday and Tuesday nights. Anyone going down? Dan
I would love to, but I got that 4-letter word to do. Wish I could win the PowerBall! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Johnson, Dan" <gdj102356@...> To: "!_askc" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 3:27:36 PM Subject: [ASKC] DSS Looks like we may have clear skies at DSS Monday and Tuesday nights. Anyone going down? Dan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, Just curious, how did you end up cleaning them? I know they were a real mess that taking them apart can be a nightmare for the novice. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Well, I should have know Yahoo would screw up the formatting of the eyepiece > data. > > > > In the case there are the following eyepieces > > > > One Meade, Super Plossl, 6.4mm, 1.25" > > One Meade, Series 3000, 40mm, 1.25" > > One Orion, Stratus, 8mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Stratus, 13mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Stratus, 17mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Stratus, 24mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Deep View, 24mm, 2.00" > > One Orion, Deep View, 40mm, 2.00" > > One Celestron, SMA, 10mm, 1.25" > > and three no-name eyepieces, all 1.25" > > > > There is also an Orion LaserMate, Laser Collimator with spare battery and > instruction > > A 2.0" 13% Lunar Filter > > > > And they are all clean and ready to go. Take care of them. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick > Henderson > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 10:39 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] LCT Eyepieces > > > > > > Hi all, > > The LCT eyepieces have been cleaned, inventoried and placed on the base of > the 16" Dob in the LCT. > > PLEASE WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THE EYEPIECES, PUT THE CAPS BACK ON, PUT THEM > IN THE CASE, CLOSE THE CASE, LATCH THE CASE AND PUT THE CASE ON THE BASE OF > THE 16" DOB. > > This is what is in the case. Please, everyone, take care of them. > > > Focal > > Barrel > > Brand > > Model/Type > > Length > > Size > > Meade > > Super Plossl > > 6.4 > > 1.25" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 8 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Sirius > > 10 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Celestron > > SMA > > 10 > > 1.25" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 13 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 17 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 24 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Deep View > > 35 > > 2.00" > > Meade > > Series 3000 > > 40 > > 2.00" > > Orion > > Deep View > > 42 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > LaserMate > > 1.25" > > ? > > ? > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > 2.00" > > ? > > ? > > 9 > > 1.25" > > ? > > ? > > 15 > > 1.25" > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Grant, I used 91% pure isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs. I found several good web pages with detailed instructions on how to clean them. I cleaned the top and bottom surfaces of all the eyepieces and then after looking through them, decided it wasn't necessary to disassemble them. Something I didn't really want to do. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2013 4:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: LCT Eyepieces Rick, Just curious, how did you end up cleaning them? I know they were a real mess that taking them apart can be a nightmare for the novice. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Well, I should have know Yahoo would screw up the formatting of the eyepiece > data. > > > > In the case there are the following eyepieces > > > > One Meade, Super Plossl, 6.4mm, 1.25" > > One Meade, Series 3000, 40mm, 1.25" > > One Orion, Stratus, 8mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Stratus, 13mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Stratus, 17mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Stratus, 24mm, 1.25"/2.00" > > One Orion, Deep View, 24mm, 2.00" > > One Orion, Deep View, 40mm, 2.00" > > One Celestron, SMA, 10mm, 1.25" > > and three no-name eyepieces, all 1.25" > > > > There is also an Orion LaserMate, Laser Collimator with spare battery and > instruction > > A 2.0" 13% Lunar Filter > > > > And they are all clean and ready to go. Take care of them. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Rick > Henderson > Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 10:39 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] LCT Eyepieces > > > > > > Hi all, > > The LCT eyepieces have been cleaned, inventoried and placed on the base of > the 16" Dob in the LCT. > > PLEASE WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THE EYEPIECES, PUT THE CAPS BACK ON, PUT THEM > IN THE CASE, CLOSE THE CASE, LATCH THE CASE AND PUT THE CASE ON THE BASE OF > THE 16" DOB. > > This is what is in the case. Please, everyone, take care of them. > > > Focal > > Barrel > > Brand > > Model/Type > > Length > > Size > > Meade > > Super Plossl > > 6.4 > > 1.25" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 8 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Sirius > > 10 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Celestron > > SMA > > 10 > > 1.25" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 13 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 17 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Stratus > > 24 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > Deep View > > 35 > > 2.00" > > Meade > > Series 3000 > > 40 > > 2.00" > > Orion > > Deep View > > 42 > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > LaserMate > > 1.25" > > ? > > ? > > 1.25"/2.00" > > Orion > > 2.00" > > ? > > ? > > 9 > > 1.25" > > ? > > ? > > 15 > > 1.25" > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm probably going down. Keith Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick and Steve, OK, maybe I am missing something here. But WHY on Earth are we keeping TWELVE eyepieces loosely in a case in the LCT? Isn't this just asking for all kinds of needless trouble? All that beautiful 16" scope needs (99% of the time) are the 13, 24, and 40 mm Orion eyepieces. Maybe 2 or 3 more 1.25" EPs for the 12" scope. Why risk so much equipment? Just my 2 cents anyway, heh-heh! : ^ ) Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You also have the 12.5" scope used outside the LCT. So, would that suggest maybe 6 eyepieces are needed?
Watched a lot of oxygen thieves on the way to work this morning. That would be stupid drivers that included a kid on a crotch rocket passing in between vehicles in the same lane.
Joe
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Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
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From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2013 8:16 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: LCT Eyepieces - why so many left out there?
Rick and Steve,
OK, maybe I am missing something here. But WHY on Earth are we keeping TWELVE eyepieces loosely in a case in the LCT? Isn't this just asking for all kinds of needless trouble?
All that beautiful 16" scope needs (99% of the time) are the 13, 24, and 40 mm Orion eyepieces. Maybe 2 or 3 more 1.25" EPs for the 12" scope.
Why risk so much equipment?
Just my 2 cents anyway, heh-heh! : ^ )
Dave Hudgins
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Dave, Of the 12 eyepieces, I would only consider 7 of them "good" eyepieces, essentially all of the Orion eyepieces. The others are all 1.25" and of varying quality. The Meade 3000 is probably the best of the lot. About three years ago, the Stratus eyepieces were added. It would not bother me at all to dispense with the five lesser eyepieces. The remaining 7 for two telescopes, the 12.5" and the 16", should be plenty, but that is up to Steve to decide. Besides, it doesn't matter if we have 1 eyepiece or 12 eyepieces, it is still the responsibility of whoever uses the LCT to put them away properly. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hudgins Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:17 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: LCT Eyepieces - why so many left out there? Rick and Steve, OK, maybe I am missing something here. But WHY on Earth are we keeping TWELVE eyepieces loosely in a case in the LCT? Isn't this just asking for all kinds of needless trouble? All that beautiful 16" scope needs (99% of the time) are the 13, 24, and 40 mm Orion eyepieces. Maybe 2 or 3 more 1.25" EPs for the 12" scope. Why risk so much equipment? Just my 2 cents anyway, heh-heh! : ^ ) Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you think we have plenty of eyepieces I would be happy to take back the Meade 1 1/4" eyepieces. While I gave the club the 16" that is now at the DSS and the 16" that is now in the LCT, I did not donate the eyepieces. If they are no longer useful in the LCT they might be better placed with one of the loaner scopes or given to Chuck for his Telescopes to Tanzania project. What are your thoughts? On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Dave, > > Of the 12 eyepieces, I would only consider 7 of them "good" eyepieces, > essentially all of the Orion eyepieces. The others are all 1.25" and of > varying quality. The Meade 3000 is probably the best of the lot. > > About three years ago, the Stratus eyepieces were added. It would not > bother me at all to dispense with the five lesser eyepieces. The remaining > 7 for two telescopes, the 12.5" and the 16", should be plenty, but that is > up to Steve to decide. > > Besides, it doesn't matter if we have 1 eyepiece or 12 eyepieces, it is > still the responsibility of whoever uses the LCT to put them away properly. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave > Hudgins > Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:17 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: LCT Eyepieces - why so many left out there? > > Rick and Steve, > > OK, maybe I am missing something here. But WHY on Earth are we keeping > TWELVE eyepieces loosely in a case in the LCT? Isn't this just asking for > all kinds of needless trouble? > > All that beautiful 16" scope needs (99% of the time) are the 13, 24, and 40 > mm Orion eyepieces. Maybe 2 or 3 more 1.25" EPs for the 12" scope. > > Why risk so much equipment? > > Just my 2 cents anyway, heh-heh! : ^ ) > > Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A group of us was sent to the project site in Topeka (Mars plant) when I got to work this morning. I didn't have time to send Jackie some photos. Anyone with HoASP pictures, send good ones to Jackie ASAP. I will not be back until this evening. Thanks. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Mars plant? Are you designing stuff for the candy bar people? On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > > A group of us was sent to the project site in Topeka (Mars plant) when I > got to work this morning. I didn't have time to send Jackie some photos. > > Anyone with HoASP pictures, send good ones to Jackie ASAP. I will not be > back until this evening. > > Thanks. > > Joe > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, You have been more than generous with your various telescope donations. I do think we have more than enough eyepieces for the LCT. I am okay with whatever you decide you want to do. I do not know what we have for eyepieces for the loaner scopes. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 10:36 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: LCT Eyepieces - why so many left out there? If you think we have plenty of eyepieces I would be happy to take back the Meade 1 1/4" eyepieces. While I gave the club the 16" that is now at the DSS and the 16" that is now in the LCT, I did not donate the eyepieces. If they are no longer useful in the LCT they might be better placed with one of the loaner scopes or given to Chuck for his Telescopes to Tanzania project. What are your thoughts? On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Dave, > > Of the 12 eyepieces, I would only consider 7 of them "good" eyepieces, > essentially all of the Orion eyepieces. The others are all 1.25" and > of varying quality. The Meade 3000 is probably the best of the lot. > > About three years ago, the Stratus eyepieces were added. It would not > bother me at all to dispense with the five lesser eyepieces. The > remaining > 7 for two telescopes, the 12.5" and the 16", should be plenty, but > that is up to Steve to decide. > > Besides, it doesn't matter if we have 1 eyepiece or 12 eyepieces, it > is still the responsibility of whoever uses the LCT to put them away properly. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Dave Hudgins > Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 8:17 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: LCT Eyepieces - why so many left out there? > > Rick and Steve, > > OK, maybe I am missing something here. But WHY on Earth are we keeping > TWELVE eyepieces loosely in a case in the LCT? Isn't this just asking > for all kinds of needless trouble? > > All that beautiful 16" scope needs (99% of the time) are the 13, 24, > and 40 mm Orion eyepieces. Maybe 2 or 3 more 1.25" EPs for the 12" scope. > > Why risk so much equipment? > > Just my 2 cents anyway, heh-heh! : ^ ) > > Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
The CM mentioned getting in our name tag orders by end of May. If we're unable to attend the May GM, is there a mailing address we can send our order (and our check) to? We plan on getting 5 name tags, so just want to make sure we get those in on time. Thanks, Cindy
Email our president, the guy who wrote the article. The email listed in the CM is rhenderson1@... On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 1:15 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > The CM mentioned getting in our name tag orders by end of May. If we're > unable to attend the May GM, is there a mailing address we can send our > order (and our check) to? > We plan on getting 5 name tags, so just want to make sure we get those in > on time. > > Thanks, > Cindy > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, David. I just figured I probably wasn't the only person with the same question (which is why I posted it to the yahoo group). I've sent him a private email. Thanks, Cindy On May 6, 2013, at 1:20 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Email our president, the guy who wrote the article. The email listed in the > CM is rhenderson1@... > > On Mon, May 6, 2013 at 1:15 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > > > The CM mentioned getting in our name tag orders by end of May. If we're > > unable to attend the May GM, is there a mailing address we can send our > > order (and our check) to? > > We plan on getting 5 name tags, so just want to make sure we get those in > > on time. > > > > Thanks, > > Cindy > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Cindy, Yes, name tag orders can be mailed to my home address: Rick Henderson 2211 West 120th Terrace Leawood, KS 66209 Please include how you would like your name spelled on the badge and make the check out to Rick Henderson at $8 per badge. I plan to take all the orders to Absolute Awards the week following the general meeting. It takes about a week to get the badges made up so I should have them for the June board meeting and also the June general meeting. Rick Henderson ---- CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > The CM mentioned getting in our name tag orders by end of May. If we're unable to attend the May GM, is there a mailing address we can send our order (and our check) to? > We plan on getting 5 name tags, so just want to make sure we get those in on time. > > Thanks, > Cindy
The water line installation at the DSS is getting started. This weekend you may expect to find utility flag markers near the entrance and perhaps a water meter installation underway east of the driveway on the south side of the fence. If you happen to be at the DSS, would you please check the storage refrigerators for a copy of the "as built" building drawings. They may indicated the location of the water line entrance to the building. No, we aren't going to turn water on into the building. It would look funny to have water shooting up to the ceiling in multiple locations. If we can easily locate the stubbed out line we may connect it but have a valve in the line leaving it shut off for now. Please let Darrick Gray or David Young know if you find the drawings. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Looked in all the refrigerators & found no as-builts. Any other place to look? Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The prints used to be in the freezer of one of the nonworking refs >
I sent a new reply about finding the plans, but, apparently it only went to David Young. Do you only want to confirm that they're here? Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There are 3 sheets. 1. Proposed interior plan, 2. Floor plan, 3. Plumbing (waste plan). Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Help! We need a few pictures for the Reflector which is closing any day now for June. Our appeal of a week ago yield NO pictures. Our buddy Tom is in Texas. The ones on our website are low res. Please send to me tomorrow if you have any: jbeucher@... Thanks a bunch! Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jackie,
I probably have a few, but they're on my home computer and I'm at the DSS. Wednesday or Thursday would be the earliest I could find and send them to you. Will that be too late?
Keith Rawlings
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From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2013 9:16 PM
Subject: [ASKC] PICTURES OF HOASP IN HIGH RES NEEDED!
Help! We need a few pictures for the Reflector which is closing any day now
for June. Our appeal of a week ago yield NO pictures.
Our buddy Tom is in Texas. The ones on our website are low res.
Please send to me tomorrow if you have any: mailto:jbeucher%40emjmetals.com
Thanks a bunch!
Jackie Beucher
11305 King St.
Overland Park, KS. 66210
mailto:M31%40everestkc.net
Home: 913-469-0135
Cell: 913-522-8799
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that is really interesting! Kinda' like when wet isn't! M On May 7, 2013, at 8:33 PM, George Allen wrote: > > http://io9.com/watch-what-happens-when%20-you-wring-out-a-washcloth-in-sp-476159356?fb_action_ids=10151420429268412&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7b%2210151420429268412%22:457637650983363%7d&action_type_map=%7b%2210151420429268412%22:%22og.likes%22%7d&action_ref_map=%5b%5d > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > Reply via web post > Reply to sender > Reply to group > Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: > Visit Your Group > > > MARKETPLACE > > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest Unsubscribe Terms of Use > Send us Feedback > . >
My wife Betty received this email from Lowell Observatory, as information. Carroll Iorg -----Original Message----- From: omoore@... [mailto:omoore@...] Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:33 PM To: biorg@... Subject: ASKC Help Lowell Observatory? Hi Betty, Good morning from Flagstaff, Arizona! I writing to you from Lowell Observatory (I sent this to the ASKC info email as well - sorry for the redundancy.) We're running a campaign to restore the 117 year old 24" refracting Alvan Clark Telescope here on Mars Hill. We're nearing the last stages of the campaign, so I wanted to reach out to you in the Kansas City area and see if there was any way to spread the word to the astronomy community out there. The Clark is our primary education tool, and it's been looked through by over a million people. But after 100 years, we need serious repairs to keep it open to the public! Do you think this would be anything you could mention in a email or newsletter or Facebook or blog or yahoo message board about it? Here's the link to our project: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/restore-the-clark There are tons of interesting astronomy related perks and we even added a perk that would be oriented towards astronomy clubs and associations - a live webinar Q&A session with an Astronomer of your choice! (Some of our recent astronomer accolades include the tracking of the ISON comet and discovery of water vapor on exoplanets.) (Scroll down through "perks" on the right side of the Indiegogo page to read about the "webinar with Lowell astronomer".) I'm sure you're quite busy with your own club duties, but if there is any way you could pass this on to those who might be interested, it would mean a lot to us. An LATimes article about the campaign: http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-lowell-observatory- indiegogo-crowdsourcing-20130320<http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-lowell-observatory-indiegogo-crowdsourcing-20130320> ,0,3576001.story A Sky&Telescope article: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/Restoring-the-Clark-Telescope-197706371. html<http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/Restoring-the-Clark-Telescope-197706371.html> The Clark Telescope studied mars, helped found the theory of the expanding Universe, and helped map the moon for Apollo 11. The online campaign only lasts until May 12, but we will continue to raise money for the Clark on our own after that time. If you want to know anything else about the project, let me know! Good viewing. Sincerely, Oakley Anderson-Moore Media Assistant Lowell Observatory (928) 233-3260 -- *Carroll Iorg* *President, Astronomical League* *9201 Ward Parkway, Suite 100* *Kansas City, MO 64114* *www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am supposed to work at Powell for a public night - Saturday, June 1 (Jackie's team). I have a prior committment that night and am looking for a substitute. I can substitute for the future Saturday nights of August 17 & 24 or September 14 & 21. Anyone interested? Dan Johnson
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Was it ever determined if we had purchased one in 2004 or not (according to Minutes)? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 10:12:34 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Water meter The meter should be installed Monday. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was determined that the board approved the purchase of a water meter but that the treasurer never actually did it. The water district should be setting the meter on Monday. On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 10:20 AM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > Was it ever determined if we had purchased one in 2004 or not (according > to Minutes)? > > > > > > Sent on the SprintŽ Now Network from my BlackBerryŽ > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 10 May 2013 10:12:34 > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Water meter > > > > The meter should be installed Monday. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Assuming clear skies I plan to observe this Sunday and Monday nights. Anyone want to join me? Dan Johnson
This will be our first public night this season. There will be two classes on the roof. One will be a bus load of 34 from Raytown.
I'll be heading down from work. Rita will be visiting her sister in the hospital.
Joe
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Is the net being crazy today? I am still getting message sent this morning. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Probably...weather depending, looks like Saturday may be OK also. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danj" <gdj102356@...> wrote: > > Assuming clear skies I plan to observe this Sunday and Monday nights. > Anyone want to join me? Dan Johnson >
Wow, what night! The hope of clear skies brought the people out to the Warko. This include a school bus load of 5th graders and parents from Raytown, a Brownie Girl Scout Troop and the Communiversity class lead by Jackie Beucher. At the end of the night we estimate about 80 visitors. The evening stared off by interrupting the class to come up and see the Sun and some nice prominences with the PST. I estimate the large spike looking prominence to be about 100,000 miles. Every instrument was in use during the evening. Jupiter and Saturn was magnificent! Not sure, but we figure seeing up to seven moons around Saturn. Many thanks to everyone that helped: Jackie Beucher Rita Wright (ditched seeing her sister to come help) Douglas, Jeremiah and Kyle Hall Richard Fredrick John Fitzgerald David Young Thanks again for sharing the sky. Joe
Wow - see this short uTube video with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Symphany of Science before you go out observing tonight. It's wonderful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g4d-rnhuSg Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Great video! I'm still waiting for Neil to start the next Cosmos seriesm it ought to be good. Did you see PanSTARRS last night? Or is it lost in the skyglow over KC? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 11 May 2013 12:08:44 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Symphany of Science Wow - see this short uTube video with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Symphany of Science before you go out observing tonight. It's wonderful! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g4d-rnhuSg Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I hosted ten adults and two youngsters at P. Gardens on this beautiful, but slightly chilly evening. Had a good time and most said they will be back. Great night to kick-off the EPO season. ASKC will receive $2/paying attender for these events. Grant Miller Warrensburg
I hope it went well, Grant. 12 seems like a lot for just one scope. Sorry I couldn't help you tonight. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We had a GREAT turnout Friday evening at Powell for our Monthly Club Starparty! Twelve club members, about 75% new folks to the club, showed up under clear skies for a super night of stargazing. The galaxies of Leo were high, and we had stunning views of Saturn later in the evening. Comet PanSTARRS was still visible in Cepheus high in the north. ***** This is a great and friendly group of folks, many new to the hobby (but with fabulous telescopes!!). They have many questions and are eager to meet other members of the club. I really appreciate club member Bentley Ously (an experienced observer) who came out to help Friday night. But I really needed a few more "old hands" to help these new folks find things in the sky, answer eager questions, and just present a warm friendly face for the club. Maybe a few more Old Hands can put us on your calender for the next Club Starparty on June 7? If you email me, I am happy to add you to our Starparty Announcement List. Many thanks - Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Keith, but it seemed to go very well. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Keith Rawlings <kfrastro@...> wrote: > > I hope it went well, Grant. 12 seems like a lot for just one scope. Sorry I couldn't help you tonight. > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Joe, Sounds like you had a VERY good night at the Warko! Thanks for the report. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 8:39 AM To: ASKC Yahoo; Daniel McIntosh Subject: [ASKC] Warko Report 5/10 Wow, what night! The hope of clear skies brought the people out to the Warko. This include a school bus load of 5th graders and parents from Raytown, a Brownie Girl Scout Troop and the Communiversity class lead by Jackie Beucher. At the end of the night we estimate about 80 visitors. The evening stared off by interrupting the class to come up and see the Sun and some nice prominences with the PST. I estimate the large spike looking prominence to be about 100,000 miles. Every instrument was in use during the evening. Jupiter and Saturn was magnificent! Not sure, but we figure seeing up to seven moons around Saturn. Many thanks to everyone that helped: Jackie Beucher Rita Wright (ditched seeing her sister to come help) Douglas, Jeremiah and Kyle Hall Richard Fredrick John Fitzgerald David Young Thanks again for sharing the sky. Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Grant, Thanks for the report. Maybe spring has finally sprung and we will all get some good astronomy nights. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 11:25 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell Gardens report, 05/11/2013 I hosted ten adults and two youngsters at P. Gardens on this beautiful, but slightly chilly evening. Had a good time and most said they will be back. Great night to kick-off the EPO season. ASKC will receive $2/paying attender for these events. Grant Miller Warrensburg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you have the society's PST or similar of your own, the Sun has been very active this week, get out and take a look. There was seven sunspot groups today and many, high prominences. I uncovered a scope and it didn't spontaneously combust or turn into dust. Joe
Rick: We had a great night and it was more enjoyable having all the help. We were a pizza short of a party. The sad news is that one of our regular visitors, Hazel, is back home in Seoul. Stella Yee mentioned this to me so on FB tonight I chatted with her tonight. We use Seoul during our GSA program when we have the girls view the sky in different locations around the globe. Joe Rick Henderson wrote: > > Joe, > > Sounds like you had a VERY good night at the Warko! > > Thanks for the report. > > Rick Henderson > >
Team 7 will be short handed next Saturday. The forecast says cloudy but the butterfly might flap its wings in Samoa and change things. I think Joe will be out of town and I'm laid up with a bum knee. I can take care of the gate but will not be able to stand or move about:-( [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Pencil me in, please. Hi, Roger!
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I'm sure I could help if still needed! Dave Stewart --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> wrote: > > Pencil me in, please. Hi, Roger! > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Mon, May 13, 2013 12:48 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Help for May 19 > > > > > > > There is a private group on the schedule for May 19. Roger Gruenke and I > were set to take care of it but I am out of action for a few weeks and > Roger needs a helper. > > Any takers? > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Putting this on my calendar. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Team 7 will be short handed next Saturday. The forecast says cloudy but the > butterfly might flap its wings in Samoa and change things. I think Joe will > be out of town and I'm laid up with a bum knee. I can take care of the gate > but will not be able to stand or move about:-( > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
FYI: For those unable to attend, there will be two live Google+ hangout sessions associated with this years MSRAL. Each session will be from 4-5PM on each day and will consist of live interviews with select speakers. Here is the preliminary lineup and hangout links: Friday https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cklrcvn546bonjfjq2af10e1jgc Speakers hanging out: Richard Hershaw and John Johnson Saturday https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c1h2v8t4fbbi01h1fc9ai5efmos Speakers hanging out: Jack Dunn, Peggy Walker, Brian Tieman, Bill O'Donnell Yep, that's my name in the list! I'll be presenting on observing exoplanets on Saturday. The full speaker schedule for MSRAL is here: http://www.msral2013.org/?page_id=98 Please be sure to go to the hangout links and leave any questions you have for any of the hangout speakers in the comments...I'm expecting the ASKC membership to live up to its reputation and provide lots of tough and interesting questions for all the speakers being interviewed! I believe the plan is to put recordings of the live hangout sessions up on YouTube as well. Stay tuned for those links when they become available... Brian Tieman--ASKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Did anyone make a report about how things went at Powell last Saturday? I'm still recording our attendance information in a log book, so any information would be helpful. Thanks! Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all,
I got this inquiry from our website and said I'd forward it to the group in
case anyone can help or have any suggestions. I believe this is a
Schmidt-Newtonian.
Rick Henderson
From: Holly Colson [mailto:dhcol@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:08 PM
To: askc_questions@...
Subject: Repair on a MEADE LXD55
To whom it may concern;
I am writing to you in hopes to find someone that repairs
telescopes. We have a MEADE LXD55 that the inside screws came loose and
appear to have scratched the optic lens. Any help or guidance you might be
able to offer would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Holly
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Send her to Dr Clay. He does great work. http://www.arksky.org/supercharge.htm "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
check out this site: www dot twanight dot org slash contest M
If anyone wishes to nominate someone for the MSRAL Amateur of the Year award they need to write up a nomination telling why you think your nominee should receive the award and email it to either me or Jackie Beucher immediately. I'll be leaving for Omaha tomorrow mid day and Jackie is leaving on Friday so don't delay. Hope to see many of you this weekend at the convention. Clear skies, Gary Pittman yrag1919 at gmail dot com
Thank you for the heads up Marcia. That's some beautiful photography. I'm going back and watch it several more times. Gary On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > ** > > > check out this site: www dot twanight dot org slash contest > > M > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Breathtaking. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:57 AM To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] beautiful photos Thank you for the heads up Marcia. That's some beautiful photography. I'm going back and watch it several more times. Gary On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > ** > > > check out this site: www dot twanight dot org slash contest > > M > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I agree Gary, these are some really fine astrophotos. Thanks for the link Marcia. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> >To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 10:57 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] beautiful photos > > >Thank you for the heads up Marcia. That's some beautiful photography. I'm >going back and watch it several more times. > >Gary > > >On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM, Marcia Young <mryoung@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> check out this site: www dot twanight dot org slash contest >> >> M >> >> > > > >-- >Clear skies, > >Gary Pittman > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick will be unavailable, so I'll be running it. I believe he is still collecting agenda items and creating the agenda, however, so consider yourselves encouraged to provide input.
Rick tells me that will be doing part 2 of the what-to-do-with-the-telescope-you-got-for-Xmas thing after all. Royall Hall, 6 PM CDT, Saturday 25 May.
Jim, I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@...) The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. Steve
Yes, I will not be at the board meeting. However, please send any and all agenda items to me and I will prepare the agenda to send to Jay. Rick Henderson ---- Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > Rick will be unavailable, so I'll be running it. I believe he is still collecting agenda items and creating the agenda, however, so consider yourselves encouraged to provide input. > >
Wheel fails on NASA's Kepler probe, halting its search for alien planets http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/15/18280269-wheel-fails-on-nasas-kepler-probe-halting-its-search-for-alien-planets?lite [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I find it a testament to NASA's track record that this has hit the news as a tragic event. While, certainly, it's a blow to the Kepler mission, we must consider that this is the second fly wheel that has gone out on the satellite--which began with 4 but needs 3 to maintain precision orientation. And the *planned* mission ended last year. The mission was granted continuing funding until 2016 due to it's great success. Kepler may yet be revived. Even if it isn't, there is still ~2 years of data already acquired waiting to be fully analyzed. That should keep scientists busy until 2017 when TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) is expected to launch. TESS will have 4 wide field telescopes with a total of 192 megapixels for performing a full sky survey for transiting planets. And since we're talking satellites, Herschel ran out of coolant as expected last month as well :( On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM, IggyKC@... <iggykc@...> wrote: > ** > > > Wheel fails on NASA's Kepler probe, halting its search for alien planets > > > http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/15/18280269-wheel-fails-on-nasas-kepler-probe-halting-its-search-for-alien-planets?lite > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
While at the DSS, I set up a small scope to look at the eagles' nest. The eagle family appears to be doing well. There were two juveniles who sometimes stood on the edge of the nest hopping and flapping their wings. They appeared to be nearly as big as the adults who were occasionally seen together perched on a limb above the nest. John Fitzgerald [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The area surrounding the Green Bank Radio Telescope may be the quietest place in America, banning cell phones, Wi-Fi, and other transmitters. GREEN BANK, W.Va. Every week, police officer Chuck Niday patrols Green Bank, W.Va., in a vehicle that looks a bit like something out of the movie Mad Max, aiming to protect the largest steerable radio telescope in the world. He searches for sources of interference, which can come from something as simple as a spark plug or an electric fence. And when Niday runs across illegal wireless signals or other electronics, he asks residents to desist. http://www.dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/15/18277297-no-cellphone-no-wi-fi-living-in-americas-quietest-place?lite [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I recall lengthy discussions during a graduate level astrophysics class about why much of this (other than the wobble from planets) would be about all that could be technically achieved. i have a real respect for the fact that the physical instruments involved, optical, electronic and timing to name but three amazingly advanced technologies, have had to achieve to do this. And it keeps getting better and better. thanks Brian Jim On 5/15/2013 5:16 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > I find it a testament to NASA's track record that this has hit the news as > a tragic event. While, certainly, it's a blow to the Kepler mission, we > must consider that this is the second fly wheel that has gone out on the > satellite--which began with 4 but needs 3 to maintain precision > orientation. And the *planned* mission ended last year. The mission was > granted continuing funding until 2016 due to it's great success. > > Kepler may yet be revived. Even if it isn't, there is still ~2 years of > data already acquired waiting to be fully analyzed. That should keep > scientists busy until 2017 when TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey > Satellite) is expected to launch. TESS will have 4 wide field telescopes > with a total of 192 megapixels for performing a full sky survey for > transiting planets. > > And since we're talking satellites, Herschel ran out of coolant as expected > last month as well :( > > > On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM, IggyKC@... <iggykc@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Wheel fails on NASA's Kepler probe, halting its search for alien planets >> >> >> http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/15/18280269-wheel-fails-on-nasas-kepler-probe-halting-its-search-for-alien-planets?lite >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Would be a phenomenal feat if NASA could mount a manned or robotic mission to fix the wheel like they did with Hubble way back. My understanding is that they have a robot that looks like a human and also can manipulate its hands in human fashion. A challenge like this with a remote robot could revive interest in interplanetary explorations and should not cost much. Russians can launch it for a fee, or European Space Agency teaming up with NASA. On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > I recall lengthy discussions during a graduate level astrophysics class > about why much of this (other than the wobble from planets) would be > about all that could be technically achieved. i have a real respect for > the fact that the physical instruments involved, optical, electronic and > timing to name but three amazingly advanced technologies, have had to > achieve to do this. And it keeps getting better and better. > > thanks Brian > Jim > > On 5/15/2013 5:16 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > > I find it a testament to NASA's track record that this has hit the news > as > > a tragic event. While, certainly, it's a blow to the Kepler mission, we > > must consider that this is the second fly wheel that has gone out on the > > satellite--which began with 4 but needs 3 to maintain precision > > orientation. And the *planned* mission ended last year. The mission was > > granted continuing funding until 2016 due to it's great success. > > > > Kepler may yet be revived. Even if it isn't, there is still ~2 years of > > data already acquired waiting to be fully analyzed. That should keep > > scientists busy until 2017 when TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey > > Satellite) is expected to launch. TESS will have 4 wide field telescopes > > with a total of 192 megapixels for performing a full sky survey for > > transiting planets. > > > > And since we're talking satellites, Herschel ran out of coolant as > expected > > last month as well :( > > > > > > On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM, IggyKC@... <iggykc@...> > wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> Wheel fails on NASA's Kepler probe, halting its search for alien planets > >> > >> > >> > http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/15/18280269-wheel-fails-on-nasas-kepler-probe-halting-its-search-for-alien-planets?lite > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >> > >> > >> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Last I heard, the TESS mission is capped at ~$200 million. Plus Google kicked in seed money to get the mission going. It will scan ~400 times more sky than Kepler. Could a mission to repair Kepler provide a better cost/benefit? Silly to say it, but satellites are a throw away commodity these days... Sent from my iPad On May 15, 2013, at 11:18 PM, "IggyKC@..." <iggykc@...> wrote: > Would be a phenomenal feat if NASA could mount a manned or robotic mission > to fix the wheel like they did with Hubble way back. My understanding is > that they have a robot that looks like a human and also can manipulate its > hands in human fashion. > > A challenge like this with a remote robot could revive interest in > interplanetary explorations and should not cost much. Russians can launch > it for a fee, or European Space Agency teaming up with NASA. > > On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > > > I recall lengthy discussions during a graduate level astrophysics class > > about why much of this (other than the wobble from planets) would be > > about all that could be technically achieved. i have a real respect for > > the fact that the physical instruments involved, optical, electronic and > > timing to name but three amazingly advanced technologies, have had to > > achieve to do this. And it keeps getting better and better. > > > > thanks Brian > > Jim > > > > On 5/15/2013 5:16 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > > > I find it a testament to NASA's track record that this has hit the news > > as > > > a tragic event. While, certainly, it's a blow to the Kepler mission, we > > > must consider that this is the second fly wheel that has gone out on the > > > satellite--which began with 4 but needs 3 to maintain precision > > > orientation. And the *planned* mission ended last year. The mission was > > > granted continuing funding until 2016 due to it's great success. > > > > > > Kepler may yet be revived. Even if it isn't, there is still ~2 years of > > > data already acquired waiting to be fully analyzed. That should keep > > > scientists busy until 2017 when TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey > > > Satellite) is expected to launch. TESS will have 4 wide field telescopes > > > with a total of 192 megapixels for performing a full sky survey for > > > transiting planets. > > > > > > And since we're talking satellites, Herschel ran out of coolant as > > expected > > > last month as well :( > > > > > > > > > On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM, IggyKC@... <iggykc@...> > > wrote: > > > > > >> ** > > >> > > >> > > >> Wheel fails on NASA's Kepler probe, halting its search for alien planets > > >> > > >> > > >> > > http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/15/18280269-wheel-fails-on-nasas-kepler-probe-halting-its-search-for-alien-planets?lite > > >> > > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a request for a private group (members of the ASKC) for Wednesday May 22. The duty pair already has a night on May 23 so a volunteer(s) are needed for this group. Anyone care to step up? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Steve, Did the mower at the DSS work OK? You hd no problems with it shutting off after a couple hours of running? -Scott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> wrote: > > Jim, > I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@...) > The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. > Steve >
Also don't assume that the lifting can't be done with US boosters. The only thing we lack is man rating, and that is debatable. A Delta or Atlas has not failed for a very long time. As far as the robotics, I don't think they are quite up to flying such a mission yet. For the astronauts who serviced hubble, it was very difficult to accomplish the mission with a lot of improvisation. I think the thing to do is not to "fix" the existing spacecraft but to fly up and dock another one with a new load of fuel and full set of working counterweights and run the attitude control from there. Not sure if there are grapples on Kepler though sufficient to provide the dynamic link necessary to pull that off though. jim On 5/16/2013 4:25 AM, Brian Tieman wrote: > Last I heard, the TESS mission is capped at ~$200 million. Plus Google kicked in seed money to get the mission going. It will scan ~400 times more sky than Kepler. Could a mission to repair Kepler provide a better cost/benefit? > > Silly to say it, but satellites are a throw away commodity these days... > > > > Sent from my iPad > > On May 15, 2013, at 11:18 PM, "IggyKC@..." <iggykc@...> wrote: > >> Would be a phenomenal feat if NASA could mount a manned or robotic mission >> to fix the wheel like they did with Hubble way back. My understanding is >> that they have a robot that looks like a human and also can manipulate its >> hands in human fashion. >> >> A challenge like this with a remote robot could revive interest in >> interplanetary explorations and should not cost much. Russians can launch >> it for a fee, or European Space Agency teaming up with NASA. >> >> On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: >> >>> I recall lengthy discussions during a graduate level astrophysics class >>> about why much of this (other than the wobble from planets) would be >>> about all that could be technically achieved. i have a real respect for >>> the fact that the physical instruments involved, optical, electronic and >>> timing to name but three amazingly advanced technologies, have had to >>> achieve to do this. And it keeps getting better and better. >>> >>> thanks Brian >>> Jim >>> >>> On 5/15/2013 5:16 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: >>>> I find it a testament to NASA's track record that this has hit the news >>> as >>>> a tragic event. While, certainly, it's a blow to the Kepler mission, we >>>> must consider that this is the second fly wheel that has gone out on the >>>> satellite--which began with 4 but needs 3 to maintain precision >>>> orientation. And the *planned* mission ended last year. The mission was >>>> granted continuing funding until 2016 due to it's great success. >>>> >>>> Kepler may yet be revived. Even if it isn't, there is still ~2 years of >>>> data already acquired waiting to be fully analyzed. That should keep >>>> scientists busy until 2017 when TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey >>>> Satellite) is expected to launch. TESS will have 4 wide field telescopes >>>> with a total of 192 megapixels for performing a full sky survey for >>>> transiting planets. >>>> >>>> And since we're talking satellites, Herschel ran out of coolant as >>> expected >>>> last month as well :( >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM, IggyKC@... <iggykc@...> >>> wrote: >>>>> ** >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Wheel fails on NASA's Kepler probe, halting its search for alien planets >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> http://cosmiclog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/15/18280269-wheel-fails-on-nasas-kepler-probe-halting-its-search-for-alien-planets?lite >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Hi Scott, On the Saturday Paul Massey (?) got it going and it cut out a few times when he was doing the initial cut, grass was about 12 inches high, but on the Sunday, I finished mowing the field with no issues, except I eventually ran out of gas, John Fitzgerald got some gas on the Monday and trimmed up the areas I had not completed (hence my team effort comment). So to answer your question, yes it was a bit cranky at first curring out a few times, but after that it seemed to run well. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > Steve, > > Did the mower at the DSS work OK? You hd no problems with it shutting off after a couple hours of running? > > -Scott > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@> wrote: > > > > Jim, > > I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@) > > The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. > > Steve > > >
Ok we were having problems after it ran for 4 or 5 hours with it dying. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 00:13:35 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Attention Jim Ketchum/ASKC Hi Scott, On the Saturday Paul Massey (?) got it going and it cut out a few times when he was doing the initial cut, grass was about 12 inches high, but on the Sunday, I finished mowing the field with no issues, except I eventually ran out of gas, John Fitzgerald got some gas on the Monday and trimmed up the areas I had not completed (hence my team effort comment). So to answer your question, yes it was a bit cranky at first curring out a few times, but after that it seemed to run well. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > Steve, > > Did the mower at the DSS work OK? You hd no problems with it shutting off after a couple hours of running? > > -Scott > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@> wrote: > > > > Jim, > > I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@) > > The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. > > Steve > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So how tall was the grass????? Did you get the entire observng area plus 60 feet north and 60 feet south (to the points where the driveway markers are)? I typically mow to the south to a line between the 2 southern driveway markers. And to the north to a line between the west driveway marker to the outhouse. That gives enough room for the 2 main rows of observers on the electrical lines, plus a line of observers to the north and a line to the south. We need lots of room out there for when the huge crowds arrive after the water line is put in ! ;-) Steve, did anyone get back to you about the wi-fi code? -Scott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Ok we were having problems after it ran for 4 or 5 hours with it dying. > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 00:13:35 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Attention Jim Ketchum/ASKC > > Hi Scott, > On the Saturday Paul Massey (?) got it going and it cut out a few times when he was doing the initial cut, grass was about 12 inches high, but on the Sunday, I finished mowing the field with no issues, except I eventually ran out of gas, John Fitzgerald got some gas on the Monday and trimmed up the areas I had not completed (hence my team effort comment). So to answer your question, yes it was a bit cranky at first curring out a few times, but after that it seemed to run well. > > Steve > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@> wrote: > > > > Steve, > > > > Did the mower at the DSS work OK? You hd no problems with it shutting off after a couple hours of running? > > > > -Scott > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@> wrote: > > > > > > Jim, > > > I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@) > > > The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. > > > Steve > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Scott Grass was about 12 inches high (max) the total mowing area was between the western edge markers and then down to the south east driveway marker and over to the outhouse on the north east side, plus the "lawn" in front of the REB. Pledty of room for the expected increased dss usage :-). Yes Jim replied with the new wifi code. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > So how tall was the grass????? > > Did you get the entire observng area plus 60 feet north and 60 feet south (to the points where the driveway markers are)? > > I typically mow to the south to a line between the 2 southern driveway markers. And to the north to a line between the west driveway marker to the outhouse. That gives enough room for the 2 main rows of observers on the electrical lines, plus a line of observers to the north and a line to the south. > > We need lots of room out there for when the huge crowds arrive after the water line is put in ! ;-) > > Steve, did anyone get back to you about the wi-fi code? > > -Scott > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > Ok we were having problems after it ran for 4 or 5 hours with it dying. > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 00:13:35 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Attention Jim Ketchum/ASKC > > > > Hi Scott, > > On the Saturday Paul Massey (?) got it going and it cut out a few times when he was doing the initial cut, grass was about 12 inches high, but on the Sunday, I finished mowing the field with no issues, except I eventually ran out of gas, John Fitzgerald got some gas on the Monday and trimmed up the areas I had not completed (hence my team effort comment). So to answer your question, yes it was a bit cranky at first curring out a few times, but after that it seemed to run well. > > > > Steve > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@> wrote: > > > > > > Steve, > > > > > > Did the mower at the DSS work OK? You hd no problems with it shutting off after a couple hours of running? > > > > > > -Scott > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Jim, > > > > I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@) > > > > The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. > > > > Steve > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Thanks Steve! Sounds like you guys did a great job! Seriously though, it would be great to start seeing 50-60 people down there every New Moon weekend! But I'll be happy if we get an additional 10-12 people due to running water. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 01:06:27 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Attention Jim Ketchum/ASKC Scott Grass was about 12 inches high (max) the total mowing area was between the western edge markers and then down to the south east driveway marker and over to the outhouse on the north east side, plus the "lawn" in front of the REB. Pledty of room for the expected increased dss usage :-). Yes Jim replied with the new wifi code. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > So how tall was the grass????? > > Did you get the entire observng area plus 60 feet north and 60 feet south (to the points where the driveway markers are)? > > I typically mow to the south to a line between the 2 southern driveway markers. And to the north to a line between the west driveway marker to the outhouse. That gives enough room for the 2 main rows of observers on the electrical lines, plus a line of observers to the north and a line to the south. > > We need lots of room out there for when the huge crowds arrive after the water line is put in ! ;-) > > Steve, did anyone get back to you about the wi-fi code? > > -Scott > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > Ok we were having problems after it ran for 4 or 5 hours with it dying. > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 17 May 2013 00:13:35 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Attention Jim Ketchum/ASKC > > > > Hi Scott, > > On the Saturday Paul Massey (?) got it going and it cut out a few times when he was doing the initial cut, grass was about 12 inches high, but on the Sunday, I finished mowing the field with no issues, except I eventually ran out of gas, John Fitzgerald got some gas on the Monday and trimmed up the areas I had not completed (hence my team effort comment). So to answer your question, yes it was a bit cranky at first curring out a few times, but after that it seemed to run well. > > > > Steve > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@> wrote: > > > > > > Steve, > > > > > > Did the mower at the DSS work OK? You hd no problems with it shutting off after a couple hours of running? > > > > > > -Scott > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Jim, > > > > I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@) > > > > The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. > > > > Steve > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You can expext the Raytown school to be at the Warko again tonight. I just spoke with the teacher. I know John Fitzgerald is planning to be there. David Young doens't need to be attempting to climb the stairs given his knee problem. I am at the MSRAL convention. I am sure John would like some additional help. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will be there tonight at 8 for set-up unless I hear a different time from someone. Heather Spinelli --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > You can expext the Raytown school to be at the Warko again tonight. I just spoke with the teacher. I know John Fitzgerald is planning to be there. David Young doens't need to be attempting to climb the stairs given his knee problem. I am at the MSRAL convention. > > I am sure John would like some additional help. > > Joe > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I'll be there by 7 to get things rolling. Glad to hear that the folks from Raytown will be back and I hope these pesky clouds get out of the way! Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "heather.spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > I will be there tonight at 8 for set-up unless I hear a different time from someone. > > Heather Spinelli > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@> wrote: > > > > You can expext the Raytown school to be at the Warko again tonight. I just spoke with the teacher. I know John Fitzgerald is planning to be there. David Young doens't need to be attempting to climb the stairs given his knee problem. I am at the MSRAL convention. > > > > I am sure John would like some additional help. > > > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Richard,
I will meet you at Warko at 7.
John
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I'll be there by 7 to get things rolling. Glad to hear that the folks from
Raytown will be back and I hope these pesky clouds get out of the way!
Richard Fredrick
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>I am at the MSRAL convention.
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Good to hear about the mower. Thanks all involved. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> wrote: > > Jim, > I was at the DSS this last weekend and the wifi was working but would not accept the code I have. has it changed (I paid my dues to Jim) if so could some one PM me the code (descarte@...) > The observing field has been mown by the way, a team effort. > Steve >
Check this out. Meade is being bought by the same parent company that owns Explore Scientific. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/meade-instruments-corp-announces-merger-213327726.html _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I saw that. I think they have been purchased by a former supplier. I wonder if there will any customer service now? On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Check this out. Meade is being bought by the same parent company that > owns Explore Scientific. > > > http://finance.yahoo.com/news/meade-instruments-corp-announces-merger-213327726.html > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Exolorer Scientific is located in southern Arkansas. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:19 AM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meade Sold > > >I saw that. I think they have been purchased by a former supplier. I wonder >if there will any customer service now? > > >On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Check this out. Meade is being bought by the same parent company that >> owns Explore Scientific. >> >> >> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/meade-instruments-corp-announces-merger-213327726.html >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Joseph S. Wright >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >> >> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
In spite of the onrushing clouds, Team 7 had 23 people show up at Powell tonight for a presentation on black holes plus a few views of the moon and Saturn. Then the clouds won. There was an 8 year old girl who told me about black hole accretion disks, event horizons and X-ray emissions and who also told me she wanted to be an astro-physicist. I think she might actually do it and almost turned the program presentation over to her. Many thanks to Dave and Karin Dembinski, Pete Jafferis, Steve King, Tim Kristl, Jay Manifold and David Young for showing up to help. Hopefully, next time we'll have better skies. Also, on Friday night, Steve King and I hosted 20 people from the Pomona/Ottawa area and we had VERY clear skies. Venus, Jupiter, M44, the Moon, Saturn and M15 all looked very nice through the Ruisinger. On a bit of a downer, someone in the last week must have dropped the hand controller from the ladder and broke the MIL spec connector on the back, which is not all that easy to do. Fortunately, we have a spare cable and everything still works. There is a spring clip on the back of the hand controller that was put there specifically so the hand controller could be clipped to the ladder so it wouldn't fall off. Please use it. Accidents happen, but please if something does break, please let Steve King know so it can get fixed before it breaks even worse. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If anyone from team 5 and from team 6 could please give a brief report and headcount of the first two public nights of 2013 at Powell, it would be greatly appreciated. In case I missed them, I apologize. I was updating the attendance records and didn't see anything from either team. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There were fifty people who signed in at Warko Friday night. Add to that another twenty or so who didn't. That made for a crowded roof on top of Royal Hall. The class from Raytown was there and were well behaved once again. Heather Spenili ran the 14", Richard Fredrick manned the 16" and I was with the 10". Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon were the main attractions. John Fitzgerald [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
While driving to work in Whitey at 8:23, NOAA broke in during the weather summary on the CB/Weather radio to report severe storms on radar moving NE from Pleasanton. They warned people of damaging wind and hail and to seek cover. Tis the season. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will have this in hardcopy at the meeting also. Just posting it here FYI. 1. Call to Order 2. Recognition of Guests 3. Review/Approval of Minutes (April Board and General Meetings, to be provided by Recording Secretary) 4. Reports (Appointed Offices and Departmental Chairs) 5. Announcements 5.1. May GM Refreshments volunteers 5.2. Astro 101 Speakers May (Rick Henderson), June (TBD) 5.3. Board Elections Status Jay Manifold 6. Old Business 7. New Business 7.1. Communiversity Classes Jackie Beucher 7.2. Astronomy League Membership Renewal Gary Pittman, Denise Moser 7.3. Astronomy League Elections Gary Pittman 8. Adjournment Jackie, please bring minutes from last month or transmit them to Charles so he can bring them. Denise, please bring current membership numbers in support of the AL membership renewal item. Based on what I'm seeing, even if every appointed officer and departmental chair has a full report, I expect the meeting to end by 8:30, as we have only a few short items of new business.
I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't recall how to convert them to jpg. Anyone? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I sent the minutes from last month to Charles right after last month's meeting. I don't have them with me today, and they are on the computer at home. Not going there after work... Jackie On 05/20/13, Jay Manifold <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > > > > > I will have this in hardcopy at the meeting also. Just posting it here FYI. > > 1. Call to Order > 2. Recognition of Guests > 3. Review/Approval of Minutes (April Board and General Meetings, to be provided by Recording Secretary) > 4. Reports (Appointed Offices and Departmental Chairs) > 5. Announcements > 5.1. May GM Refreshments volunteers > 5.2. Astro 101 Speakers May (Rick Henderson), June (TBD) > 5.3. Board Elections Status Jay Manifold > 6. Old Business > 7. New Business > 7.1. Communiversity Classes Jackie Beucher > 7.2. Astronomy League Membership Renewal Gary Pittman, Denise Moser > 7.3. Astronomy League Elections Gary Pittman > 8. Adjournment > > Jackie, please bring minutes from last month or transmit them to Charles so he can bring them. > > Denise, please bring current membership numbers in support of the AL membership renewal item. > > Based on what I'm seeing, even if every appointed officer and departmental chair has a full report, I expect the meeting to end by 8:30, as we have only a few short items of new business. > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Are they .fits? Might have to download a file converter. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > ** > > > I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't > recall how to convert them to jpg. > > Anyone? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
*.st7 _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:48 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files Are they .fits? Might have to download a file converter. On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > ** > > > I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't > recall how to convert them to jpg. > > Anyone? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Our office garage sale is going on today. I purchased (2) 8ft tables for use at the DSS for $3 each. Seemed like a good not to pass. They are selling basically everything. I might try to get the coin operated foosball table. It is at auction for $50. Anyone want one? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone coming to the Board meeting from down south that can haul 2-8ft tables? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Google FITS Liberator. It's a free download and I believe they have both a stand alone version and an Adobe plug-in. Rick Henderson ---- David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Are they .fits? Might have to download a file converter. > > > On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't > > recall how to convert them to jpg. > > > > Anyone? > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
What program are you using to obtain the *.st7 files? If it's something like Maxim, you should have a save as option to select file output type. Rick Henderson ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > *.st7 > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:48 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files > > > Are they .fits? Might have to download a file converter. > > > On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't > > recall how to convert them to jpg. > > > > Anyone? > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
That's an SBIG proprietary image file format. Rick Henderson ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > *.st7 > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:48 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files > > > Are they .fits? Might have to download a file converter. > > > On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't > > recall how to convert them to jpg. > > > > Anyone? > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Due to a family birthday celebration I will probably miss tonight's meeting. I have a couple of comments regarding the Astronomical League-related portion of the agenda, 7-2 and 7-3: ASKC is one of the most active observing award program societies in the League. The League appreciates the support for the League and its programs. Regarding the elections, Ron Whitehead has been most active as chair of his region for many years and the past three years as Executive Secretary. One of his major accomplishments is authorship of the recently approved long-range plan for the League. Ann House, the candidate for Secretary, has been a member of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society for many years and a member of the Alcon planning committee for the very successful Alcons 2002 and 2011. The 2011 national convention for the League was held in Bryce Canyon. Carroll Iorg, President, Astronomical League www.astroleague.org On May 20, 2013 10:28 AM, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > ** > > > I will have this in hardcopy at the meeting also. Just posting it here FYI. > > 1. Call to Order > 2. Recognition of Guests > 3. Review/Approval of Minutes (April Board and General Meetings, to be > provided by Recording Secretary) > 4. Reports (Appointed Offices and Departmental Chairs) > 5. Announcements > 5.1. May GM Refreshments volunteers > 5.2. Astro 101 Speakers May (Rick Henderson), June (TBD) > 5.3. Board Elections Status Jay Manifold > 6. Old Business > 7. New Business > 7.1. Communiversity Classes Jackie Beucher > 7.2. Astronomy League Membership Renewal Gary Pittman, Denise Moser > 7.3. Astronomy League Elections Gary Pittman > 8. Adjournment > > Jackie, please bring minutes from last month or transmit them to Charles > so he can bring them. > > Denise, please bring current membership numbers in support of the AL > membership renewal item. > > Based on what I'm seeing, even if every appointed officer and departmental > chair has a full report, I expect the meeting to end by 8:30, as we have > only a few short items of new business. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yeah, I know. I was going through old files looking for stuff for a TV interview. They wanted photos to embed in the video for when it airs.
Joe
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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From: "rhenderson1@..." <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
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Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files
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Rick: Did you send a repeat of your earlier message? I got it again at 16:31. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: "rhenderson1@....com" <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files That's an SBIG proprietary image file format. Rick Henderson ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > *.st7 > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:48 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files > > > Are they .fits? Might have to download a file converter. > > > On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't > > recall how to convert them to jpg. > > > > Anyone? > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
ARGH! I just got two copies of your last email! Rick Henderson ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Rick: > > Did you send a repeat of your earlier message? I got it again at 16:31. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > ________________________________ > From: "rhenderson1@..." <rhenderson1@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Cc: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 1:59 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files > > > That's an SBIG proprietary image file format. > > Rick Henderson > > ---- Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > *.st7 > > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:48 PM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ST7 files > > > > > > Are they .fits? Might have to download a file converter. > > > > > > On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > I found some of my asteroid pictures from the ST7 camera (1999). I don't > > > recall how to convert them to jpg. > > > > > > Anyone? > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I just got four back of yours! SOB!
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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From: "rhenderson1@..." <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
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ARGH! I just got two copies of your last email!
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I booked a couple of group during my duty week in September. I had intended to do both of these nights. However, I will need a substitute for BOTH of those nights. Poor planning on my part:-( I will be out of the country until the first week of October so I'll also be missing the HOA. Yet another :-( I need one or more people to take these nights for me. The September 26 night is a group of 30 special needs kids and it would be nice if we had someone to work the 16" so the wheel chair kids could get a look. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can be there for the sept. 26 group. My scope should be easily accessible. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > I booked a couple of group during my duty week in September. I had intended > to do both of these nights. However, I will need a substitute for BOTH of > those nights. Poor planning on my part:-( I will be out of the country > until the first week of October so I'll also be missing the HOA. Yet > another :-( > > I need one or more people to take these nights for me. > > The September 26 night is a group of 30 special needs kids and it would be > nice if we had someone to work the 16" so the wheel chair kids could get a > look. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Excellent Pete. The lady picked that date after I had booked a cruise to Mexico and Panama that spans that date. I thought she was thinking August. oops On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 8:13 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > ** > > > > I can be there for the sept. 26 group. My scope should be easily > accessible. Pete > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > I booked a couple of group during my duty week in September. I had > intended > > to do both of these nights. However, I will need a substitute for BOTH of > > those nights. Poor planning on my part:-( I will be out of the country > > until the first week of October so I'll also be missing the HOA. Yet > > another :-( > > > > I need one or more people to take these nights for me. > > > > The September 26 night is a group of 30 special needs kids and it would > be > > nice if we had someone to work the 16" so the wheel chair kids could get > a > > look. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I just tagged several white boards of various sizes. Anyone have a picture of the classroom at Powell to get an idea of the width of the board there? The big ones I've tagged are 6ft. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A reminder to all that President Rick will be presenting the 2nd part of "What to do with that telescope you got for Xmas" as this month's Astro 101, starting at 6 PM this Saturday in Royall Hall at UMKC. And another reminder that we still need volunteers for the Astro 101 committee to nominate/administer short classes taught by ASKC members. Contact me (jay_manifold at yahoo dot com) if interested.
Updated from recent changes and discussion at yesterday evening's board meeting more candidates for all positions are welcome, especially for Social Director (open) and Board Member-at-large (8 of 9 slots have candidates so far). Signup deadline is this Saturday; the election is 4 weeks later, at the June GM. President: Rick Henderson Vice-President: Joe Wright Treasurer: Twyla Forst Recording Secretary: Jay Manifold Membership Secretary: Denise Moser Librarian: Joe Alburty Social Director: Historian: Tom Martinez Board Member-at-Large: Fred Collison, Richard Fredrick, Jason Forst, Pat Gruenke, Charles Kennedy, Jim Ketchum, Gary Pittman, Colby Schumacher
Pat and I dodged the tornado bullets once again. The closest approach to our home was in the neighborhood of 5 miles. Johnny Allen [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will be presenting on comet ISON at the GM this Saturday. To make that discussion constructive as well as informative*, I will be soliciting input on observational and imaging techniques, but also stories about how you have shared your experience and knowledge with others during previous cometary apparations, and hope to facilitate some discussion on how the ASKC can best take advantage of this opportunity to fulfil its mission. The best previous example is probably Hale-Bopp, but of course there have been others (some of us are old enough to remember Comet West in '76). How did you observe it? If you've imaged a comet recently, what hardware and software did you use? How have you interacted with the public while observing comets? What kinds of things should the ASKC consider doing for Comet ISON in November and December? Again, be thinking about this between now and Saturday night and be ready to tell your stories and offer suggestions. * in other words, so I'm not talking the whole time
That's good to hear Johnny. We were worried about you guys. Gary --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, johnny allen <johnny111846@...> wrote: > > Pat and I dodged the tornado bullets once again. The closest approach to our > home was in the neighborhood of 5 miles. > > Johnny Allen > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Someone want to build this? Be great at HOASP if it gets cloudy. You know, see who can split the closest pair. Make the lights moveable, with a scale of arc seconds, maybe 5-.1? Richard suggested putting rheostats on the lights so a really tough pair can be created. Build it in a shoe box or something. Set it on a high place a few hundred feet away. Courtesy Richard Harshaw after serious conversation at MSRALCON 2013. Sometimes the best events at a conference ARE NOT listed in the program. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
George, Do you have more detailed information than what you put in your email? With LEDs and a small controller, this could be done pretty easily with varying brightness and even color. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George Allen Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:17 PM To: askcyahoo Subject: [ASKC] Binary Simulator for Scope Tests.pdf Someone want to build this? Be great at HOASP if it gets cloudy. You know, see who can split the closest pair. Make the lights moveable, with a scale of arc seconds, maybe 5-.1? Richard suggested putting rheostats on the lights so a really tough pair can be created. Build it in a shoe box or something. Set it on a high place a few hundred feet away. Courtesy Richard Harshaw after serious conversation at MSRALCON 2013. Sometimes the best events at a conference ARE NOT listed in the program. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, I have made a single star simulator, same idea but only one light. It was in a shoe box, painted black inside, a two inch hole for viewing the ball bearing, and a bare filament bulb from a small flashlight. It produced a convincing stellar image, Airey disc, diffraction rings and all. Richard and I thought a double star version would be handy. He did the math and sketches. I did the cheerleading :-)) On May 23, 2013, at 12:08 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > George, > > > > Do you have more detailed information than what you put in your email? > > > > With LEDs and a small controller, this could be done pretty easily with > varying brightness and even color. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George > Allen > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:17 PM > To: askcyahoo > Subject: [ASKC] Binary Simulator for Scope Tests.pdf > > > > > > Someone want to build this? Be great at HOASP if it gets cloudy. You know, > see who can split the closest pair. > > Make the lights moveable, with a scale of arc seconds, maybe 5-.1? > Richard suggested putting rheostats on the lights so a really tough pair can > be created. > > Build it in a shoe box or something. Set it on a high place a few hundred > feet away. > > Courtesy Richard Harshaw after serious conversation at MSRALCON 2013. > Sometimes the best events at a conference ARE NOT listed in the program. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.hubbleoptics.com/artificial-stars.html It has 5 pinpoint holes of different sizes that make very nice star images through a scope. I tried to use it as a constant light source to gauge my systems precision when first starting out with exoplanet observations. Turned out I could measure a constant decline in light output from the battery draining! The holes are too far apart for simulating double stars--except maybe visually. But it's cheap...I got mine off a-mart for $12. Sent from my iPad On May 23, 2013, at 5:06 PM, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > Well, I have made a single star simulator, same idea but only one light. It was in a shoe box, painted black inside, a two inch hole for viewing the ball bearing, and a bare filament bulb from a small flashlight. It produced a convincing stellar image, Airey disc, diffraction rings and all. Richard and I thought a double star version would be handy. He did the math and sketches. I did the cheerleading :-)) > > On May 23, 2013, at 12:08 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > George, > > > > > > > > Do you have more detailed information than what you put in your email? > > > > > > > > With LEDs and a small controller, this could be done pretty easily with > > varying brightness and even color. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George > > Allen > > Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 11:17 PM > > To: askcyahoo > > Subject: [ASKC] Binary Simulator for Scope Tests.pdf > > > > > > > > > > > > Someone want to build this? Be great at HOASP if it gets cloudy. You know, > > see who can split the closest pair. > > > > Make the lights moveable, with a scale of arc seconds, maybe 5-.1? > > Richard suggested putting rheostats on the lights so a really tough pair can > > be created. > > > > Build it in a shoe box or something. Set it on a high place a few hundred > > feet away. > > > > Courtesy Richard Harshaw after serious conversation at MSRALCON 2013. > > Sometimes the best events at a conference ARE NOT listed in the program. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hubble Reveals the Ring Nebulas True Shape http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/05/130523113207.htm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a birthday group for 10 people on June 14 that needs staffing. The duty pair already has a night. Anyone? Anyone? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So did everyone go out this evening and see the 3 bright "UFO's" in the western sky? Wow! Mercury was just as bright as Jupiter, and Venus was like a spotlight! Every night for the next few days they get closer and closer together! -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
An electronic travel advisory sign indicates highway 52 will be closed at Mulberry Creek just east of Amoret on May 28. Kansas drivers can go east at La Cygne and go south to pick up 52 again east of the bridge. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This reminded me to ask for any announcements I should include in the PowerPoint deck for the GM. Reply here or in e-mail to jay_manifold at yahoo dot com. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > An electronic travel advisory sign indicates highway 52 will be closed at > Mulberry Creek just east of Amoret on May 28. Kansas drivers can go east > at La Cygne and go south to pick up 52 again east of the bridge. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Very interesting ....see http://www.astronomy.com/en/News-Observing/News/2013/05/Scientists%20witness%20bright%20explosion%20on%20the%20Moon.aspx?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ASY_News_Sub_130524_Final&utm_content= Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ASKC group. File : /Open view.jpg Uploaded by : ragruenke <astro@...> Description : IATA case, Open view You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/files/Open%20view.jpg To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html Regards, ragruenke <astro@...>
In the process of wandering through the treasures in my garage, I came across a large sealed case which is rated for shipping items by air. It is similar to one David Young found in his garage, but much larger. Inside dimensions are 24 x 33-1/2 x 17 inches total. It is sealed by a large O-ring and has a vent valve to equalize pressure so it can be opened after a change in altitude. The case has never been used for shipment, only storage. It is impervious to rain and very sturdy, so it would be good for transporting scopes and other observing equipment in a pickup truck or open trailer. When new, it cost $600. I'm asking $150. See the files: Open.jpg, and Strength.jpg on the Yahoo site I have more photos, if you're interested. Roger Gruenke <astro@...> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It looks like I may not be able to make to the general meeting this Saturday. If someone is willing to open the library that would be great. Let me know and I'll give you the lock combinations. Thanks.
Do you have your towel? You never know when those Vogons will show up, and hey, I'm just one frood dude! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
I waited three hours. Played with my camera and decided how I was going to take my shots. Got some great pics of the ring around the moon and then five minutes before time a heavy cloud bank rolled in and for the next hour I walked around the house going XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX cause I did not get my shot of the ISS crossing the moon to show my kiddos at camp. How was everyone elses experience? Dawn Grant
Earlier in the evening we saw two satellites transit the moon. Nothing recognizable--just fast moving "stars". For the ISS, we got a smudge in a single frame...nothing recognizable so it might not be it but the time was exactly right. We used the wrong scope/camera. Had the 127mm Explorer Scientific with an Imaging Source DBK31. Field of view was only about 1/4 of the moon with this setup. We picked an area and took some videos. I *think* we caught it, but like I said, one frame and it's smudged enough no one would believe it...so we try again :) We have an 80mm Orion shorty that gives a fov big enough for the moon/sun on this IS camera. That's what we *should* have used, but this was the first chance we had to put the ES on a new CGEM so we took it :) It looks like a solar transit at 8:01AM. These transits are not once in a lifetime events...they don't happen frequently, but often enough. The problem is having the patience to sift through heavens-above or have the right prediction software to alert you. There'll be other opportunities... On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 2:05 AM, woodwoman4 <woodwoman4@...> wrote: > ** > > > I waited three hours. Played with my camera and decided how I was going to > take my shots. Got some great pics of the ring around the moon and then > five minutes before time a heavy cloud bank rolled in and for the next hour > I walked around the house going XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX cause I did not get my > shot of the ISS crossing the moon to show my kiddos at camp. > How was everyone elses experience? > Dawn Grant > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Matt, Twyla, and I tried to capture the ISS transit of the moon last night too. Meade LX200, Canon 60D w/ 2" adapter, used the Meade field flattner/focal reducer to get a larger image on the CCD of the camera. We did have high thin clouds, which made things hazy and less sharp, but always could see major details of the Luna's surface. I found a JAVA applet at http://pictures.ed-morana.com/ISSTransits/predictions/, which creates what seems to be a good plot, including Google Earth files. Spent some time with that, and the Google Earth files showed us right near the centerline-- WooHoo! The s/w did say the pass would be at 0128, which corresponds with Bob's announcement, with SkySafari, and apparently with others. Even though I think I entered the wrong offset from UTC (-5 instead of -6). We did not visually see the pass (in fact at the time of the pass, we were joking about ISS hitting the moon), we all remember that bit of conversation.) We did not visually see the pass with our Mark-I eyeballs, (in fact at the time of the pass, we were joking about ISS hitting the moon), we all remember that bit of conversation.) But,....... WOOO HOOO!!! We got it in the movie! Watching the .mov, it clearly goes across the bottom 1/4 of the moon, west to east. (interestingly, just a few seconds before, there is something else that flashes across the upper 1/4 of Luna -- ? is there a supply ship that just undocked, or preparing to dock?) I need a suggestion on video editing s/w (I'm watching the video with Quicktime) so I can edit down to just a few seconds....... So I can post it.... (excited) Jason On Sunday 26/05/2013 at 02:28, Brian Tieman wrote: > Earlier in the evening we saw two satellites transit the moon. > Nothing > recognizable--just fast moving "stars". > > For the ISS, we got a smudge in a single frame...nothing recognizable > so it > might not be it but the time was exactly right. We used the wrong > scope/camera. Had the 127mm Explorer Scientific with an Imaging > Source > DBK31. Field of view was only about 1/4 of the moon with this setup. > We > picked an area and took some videos. > > I *think* we caught it, but like I said, one frame and it's smudged > enough > no one would believe it...so we try again :) We have an 80mm Orion > shorty > that gives a fov big enough for the moon/sun on this IS camera. > That's > what we *should* have used, but this was the first chance we had to > put the > ES on a new CGEM so we took it :) > > It looks like a solar transit at 8:01AM. These transits are not once > in a > lifetime events...they don't happen frequently, but often enough. The > problem is having the patience to sift through heavens-above or have > the > right prediction software to alert you. There'll be other > opportunities... > > > On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 2:05 AM, woodwoman4 <woodwoman4@...> > wrote: > >> >> ** >> >> >> I waited three hours. Played with my camera and decided how I was >> going to >> take my shots. Got some great pics of the ring around the moon and >> then >> five minutes before time a heavy cloud bank rolled in and for the next >> hour >> I walked around the house going XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX cause I did not get >> my >> shot of the ISS crossing the moon to show my kiddos at camp. >> How was everyone elses experience? >> Dawn Grant >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Looks like at least 50-80% clouds this evening, so I have cancelled tonight's program at Knob Noster State Park. Hope to catch you all next time. thanks, Grant Miller [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Alex, Cindy, and I just got home from a day of mowing at the DSS. Everything mowed. Mower had no problems. We had our mower along just in case. When we arrived this morning, there was no power on site. Even the meter was blank, but by noon it came back on. They must have been working on the line somewhere. Apparently it wasn't off to much earlier than when we arrived because the fridges were still cold and no ice had melted yet. The grass is DEFINITELY ready to be baled. But I know that when crop fields are ready for work, hay drops to the bottom of the TO-DO list. Hopefully later this week he'll get to it. I seen the water meter cover. Do we need to do anything to protect it, or will it withstand a tractor driving over the cover?????? Next, is the plan to connect the water line to the shower, or are we going to use a hose and fill the ground tank and use it like normal? -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
I have talked to the hay guy and gave Darrick the contact info for him. He will bale the hay when he finishes his own crop work. There will be two frost proof hydrants installed. One near the back door of the REBB and one at the corner of the shower building. We will use a washing machine hose to connect the hydrant to the shower piping. The pump and related equipment will be removed and sold along with the plastic tanks and the trailer. We could the stuff if someone came up with a good reason to do so but I can't think of any. I paid $100 each for the plastic tanks and the pump equipment should sell for another hundred. I think we can get $200 for the trailer. We'll use the money for other DSS projects. On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 6:11 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Alex, Cindy, and I just got home from a day of mowing at the DSS. > Everything mowed. Mower had no problems. We had our mower along just in > case. > When we arrived this morning, there was no power on site. Even the meter > was blank, but by noon it came back on. They must have been working on the > line somewhere. Apparently it wasn't off to much earlier than when we > arrived because the fridges were still cold and no ice had melted yet. > The grass is DEFINITELY ready to be baled. But I know that when crop > fields are ready for work, hay drops to the bottom of the TO-DO list. > Hopefully later this week he'll get to it. > I seen the water meter cover. Do we need to do anything to protect it, or > will it withstand a tractor driving over the cover?????? > Next, is the plan to connect the water line to the shower, or are we going > to use a hose and fill the ground tank and use it like normal? > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So what you think about the water meter cover? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 18:41:16 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS mowed and more I have talked to the hay guy and gave Darrick the contact info for him. He will bale the hay when he finishes his own crop work. There will be two frost proof hydrants installed. One near the back door of the REBB and one at the corner of the shower building. We will use a washing machine hose to connect the hydrant to the shower piping. The pump and related equipment will be removed and sold along with the plastic tanks and the trailer. We could the stuff if someone came up with a good reason to do so but I can't think of any. I paid $100 each for the plastic tanks and the pump equipment should sell for another hundred. I think we can get $200 for the trailer. We'll use the money for other DSS projects. On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 6:11 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Alex, Cindy, and I just got home from a day of mowing at the DSS. > Everything mowed. Mower had no problems. We had our mower along just in > case. > When we arrived this morning, there was no power on site. Even the meter > was blank, but by noon it came back on. They must have been working on the > line somewhere. Apparently it wasn't off to much earlier than when we > arrived because the fridges were still cold and no ice had melted yet. > The grass is DEFINITELY ready to be baled. But I know that when crop > fields are ready for work, hay drops to the bottom of the TO-DO list. > Hopefully later this week he'll get to it. > I seen the water meter cover. Do we need to do anything to protect it, or > will it withstand a tractor driving over the cover?????? > Next, is the plan to connect the water line to the shower, or are we going > to use a hose and fill the ground tank and use it like normal? > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Oops. I think maybe we could have had an okay public night tonight after all. my bad, Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Grant Miller <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > Looks like at least 50-80% clouds this evening, so I have cancelled tonight's program at Knob Noster State Park. Hope to catch you all next time. > > thanks, > Grant Miller > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Not a problem for us and I have notified the guy that cuts the hay (Dirks) and the guy that farms to the north (Oreke) On May 26, 2013 7:27 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > So what you think about the water meter cover? > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 18:41:16 > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS mowed and more > > > > I have talked to the hay guy and gave Darrick the contact info for him. He > > will bale the hay when he finishes his own crop work. > > > > There will be two frost proof hydrants installed. One near the back door of > > the REBB and one at the corner of the shower building. We will use a > > washing machine hose to connect the hydrant to the shower piping. The pump > > and related equipment will be removed and sold along with the plastic tanks > > and the trailer. We could the stuff if someone came up with a good reason > > to do so but I can't think of any. I paid $100 each for the plastic tanks > > and the pump equipment should sell for another hundred. I think we can get > > $200 for the trailer. We'll use the money for other DSS projects. > > > > > > On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 6:11 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > > > Alex, Cindy, and I just got home from a day of mowing at the DSS. > > > Everything mowed. Mower had no problems. We had our mower along just in > > > case. > > > When we arrived this morning, there was no power on site. Even the meter > > > was blank, but by noon it came back on. They must have been working on > the > > > line somewhere. Apparently it wasn't off to much earlier than when we > > > arrived because the fridges were still cold and no ice had melted yet. > > > The grass is DEFINITELY ready to be baled. But I know that when crop > > > fields are ready for work, hay drops to the bottom of the TO-DO list. > > > Hopefully later this week he'll get to it. > > > I seen the water meter cover. Do we need to do anything to protect it, or > > > will it withstand a tractor driving over the cover?????? > > > Next, is the plan to connect the water line to the shower, or are we > going > > > to use a hose and fill the ground tank and use it like normal? > > > -Scott > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thank you Scott for your diligent grass mowing service. Gary On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 6:11 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Alex, Cindy, and I just got home from a day of mowing at the DSS. > Everything mowed. Mower had no problems. We had our mower along just in > case. > When we arrived this morning, there was no power on site. Even the meter > was blank, but by noon it came back on. They must have been working on the > line somewhere. Apparently it wasn't off to much earlier than when we > arrived because the fridges were still cold and no ice had melted yet. > The grass is DEFINITELY ready to be baled. But I know that when crop > fields are ready for work, hay drops to the bottom of the TO-DO list. > Hopefully later this week he'll get to it. > I seen the water meter cover. Do we need to do anything to protect it, or > will it withstand a tractor driving over the cover?????? > Next, is the plan to connect the water line to the shower, or are we going > to use a hose and fill the ground tank and use it like normal? > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Unbeknownst (sp?) To us, Darrick had mowed it last week, so it wasn't too bad but it had already some growth. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 23:13:23 To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS mowed and more Thank you Scott for your diligent grass mowing service. Gary On Sun, May 26, 2013 at 6:11 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Alex, Cindy, and I just got home from a day of mowing at the DSS. > Everything mowed. Mower had no problems. We had our mower along just in > case. > When we arrived this morning, there was no power on site. Even the meter > was blank, but by noon it came back on. They must have been working on the > line somewhere. Apparently it wasn't off to much earlier than when we > arrived because the fridges were still cold and no ice had melted yet. > The grass is DEFINITELY ready to be baled. But I know that when crop > fields are ready for work, hay drops to the bottom of the TO-DO list. > Hopefully later this week he'll get to it. > I seen the water meter cover. Do we need to do anything to protect it, or > will it withstand a tractor driving over the cover?????? > Next, is the plan to connect the water line to the shower, or are we going > to use a hose and fill the ground tank and use it like normal? > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have a request for telescopes and perhaps a short program for a group of 80 Girl Scouts at a campout near Lawson, Missouri on JUNE 28. I'll add the exact location and directions to the calendar when I get them I will be out of the country but Randy Thompson has already volunteered. A couple of more telescopes would be great. Please contact me if you can help with this group. There will be a donation to the ASKC for attending this event. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I anticipate significant delay in the cutting of hay and installation of the water line. Blasted rain!@#$%& [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Our weather station here at the house in western Shawnee reports "raining cats and dogs". Really. Over 2.5 inches since around 0700 this morning. Jason. On 05/27/13 11:03, David Young wrote: > I anticipate significant delay in the cutting of hay and installation of > the water line. > > Blasted rain!@#$%& > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Ring Nebula is expanding at 43,000 miles an hour, according to Hubble Read The Ring Nebula apparently has been misnamed: Its not a ring at all, but a football-shaped jelly doughnut.<http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2329734/Hubble-images-Ring-Nebula-ACTUALLY-shaped-like-football-shaped-jelly-doughnut.html#ixzz2UMhPqyQY> A group of scientists reported this conclusion in a statement Thursday following a first-ever video reconstruction of the interstellar body based on sloughs of images from the Hubble Space Telescope and ground-based observatories. Read more: http://www.sciencerecorder.com/news/new-hubble-images-help-clear-up-some-misconceptions-about-ring-nebula/#ixzz2UWNfh832 more: http://www.sciencerecorder.com/news/new-hubble-images-help-clear-up-some-misconceptions-about-ring-nebula/#ixzz2UWNawFlc www.sciencerecorder.com/news/new-hubble-images-help-clear-up-some-misconceptions-about-ring-nebula/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a small, 5 person group from UMKC scheduled for Powell tonight. The clear sky clock indicates it will be clear but other forecasts indicate clouds. The go/no go decision will be made around 7:00 so if you are interested in going down check here a little after 7:00. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I can't go this evening, but Team 1 reported that the classroom projector is not working again and I haven't had time to go down and check it out. I will be heading down later this week and checking out the system. I will also bring a new video card in case I have to replace the old one. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 3:06 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell tonight I have a small, 5 person group from UMKC scheduled for Powell tonight. The clear sky clock indicates it will be clear but other forecasts indicate clouds. The go/no go decision will be made around 7:00 so if you are interested in going down check here a little after 7:00. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I forgot to mention the computer and the monitor work fine. It is just the projector that wasn't working for Team 1 last Saturday. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 3:06 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell tonight I have a small, 5 person group from UMKC scheduled for Powell tonight. The clear sky clock indicates it will be clear but other forecasts indicate clouds. The go/no go decision will be made around 7:00 so if you are interested in going down check here a little after 7:00. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just came back from DSS. The rain was a sprinkle at best for a whoping 7min. I was driving down as it was coming in. Dry line was basically Adrian/Passaic. DSS got nothing. Managed to pull the deck from the mower. Removed all the panels and cleaned the deck out and off. No more grass or dirt stuck under it. I then flipped it over and was able to remove one of the blades. I sharpened it as best I could with the hand grinder. The other two blades require a large pipe wrench. I am planning to be down next weekend to give it another go. I was able to get the grinder in enough to get at least some type of edge on the other two blades. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > I anticipate significant delay in the cutting of hay and installation of > the water line. > > Blasted rain!@#$%& > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
We have a request for an on site Star Party for a group of about 80 Girl Scouts in Lawson MO. I would like some help. At least 2 more scopes would really help. I am begging for help here. HELP!! Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson Begin forwarded message: > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > Date: May 27, 2013, 10:03:12 AM CDT > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Lawson Girl Scout Campout > > We have a request for telescopes and perhaps a short program for a group of 80 Girl Scouts at a campout near Lawson, Missouri on JUNE 28. I'll add the exact location and directions to the calendar when I get them > > I will be out of the country but Randy Thompson has already volunteered. A couple of more telescopes would be great. > > Please contact me if you can help with this group. There will be a donation to the ASKC for attending this event. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, I may have lost my wallet at the general meeting an Saturday. The last time I know for sure that I had it was just before the meeting. Worked around the house all day yesterday so only noticed it missing today :( If it turns up somewhere, please let me know :) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Chances are that room may not have been used - I'd get down there and check it out. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Tieman Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:42 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Lost wallet... Hi all, I may have lost my wallet at the general meeting an Saturday. The last time I know for sure that I had it was just before the meeting. Worked around the house all day yesterday so only noticed it missing today :( If it turns up somewhere, please let me know :) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Call the security office at the university..... Jason. On 05/27/13 20:15, Jackie Beucher wrote: > Chances are that room may not have been used - I'd get down there and check > it out. > > > > Jackie > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian > Tieman > Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:42 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Lost wallet... > > > > > > Hi all, I may have lost my wallet at the general meeting an Saturday. The > last time I know for sure that I had it was just before the meeting. > Worked around the house all day yesterday so only noticed it missing today > :( > > If it turns up somewhere, please let me know :) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
816-235-1515 Jason wrote: > > Call the security office at the university..... >
I have a 6ft marker board for Powell. It should fit. For $5 it seemed to nice to pass up. I also have a 8ft board for DSS and maybe a rolling partition it can be mounted on for ease of movement. In a few weeks I will need help delivering. Joe
I called the security office yesterday. They said "everything's closed call back tomorrow." I'll try them again a little later today. Thanks! Sent from my iPad On May 27, 2013, at 10:03 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> wrote: > 816-235-1515 > > Jason wrote: > > > > Call the security office at the university..... > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Jackie! If it's there it's likely under a seat in the second to last row near the middle. It's possible I set it down someplace odd at home, but the last time I knew for sure I had it was just before the meeting. Sent from my iPad On May 27, 2013, at 8:15 PM, Jackie Beucher <m31@everestkc.net> wrote: > Chances are that room may not have been used - I'd get down there and check > it out. > > Jackie > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian > Tieman > Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 4:42 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Lost wallet... > > Hi all, I may have lost my wallet at the general meeting an Saturday. The > last time I know for sure that I had it was just before the meeting. > Worked around the house all day yesterday so only noticed it missing today > :( > > If it turns up somewhere, please let me know :) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am supposed to work at Powell for a public night - Saturday, June 1 (Jackie's team). I have a prior committment that night and am looking for a substitute. I can substitute for the future Saturday nights of August 17 & 24 or September 14 & 21. Anyone interested? Dan Johnson
David Young will take my place. Thanks David! Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danj" <gdj102356@...> wrote: > > I am supposed to work at Powell for a public night - Saturday, June 1 (Jackie's team). I have a prior committment that night and am looking for a substitute. I can substitute for the future Saturday nights of August 17 & 24 or September 14 & 21. > Anyone interested? Dan Johnson >
Hi everyone, We have been asked to staff the phones during KCPT Channel 19's membership drive next Wednesday, June 5th. During this time they will be showing a BBC production called "Seeing Stars" and will also be plugging the ASKC and Powell Observatory. We would need to be at the station from 6:00 PM to about 9:30 or 10:00 PM. They will provide food and drinks and we are encouraged to wear club logo clothing. They will also be featuring astrophotography by members of the ASKC. If you are able to help, please email me directly at rhenderson1@.... Volunteers will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis as they are only asking for between 8 - 10 volunteers. Rick Henderson
Hi all, Well, that didn't take long. I now have 10 volunteers and that pretty much fills up the spots. I want to thank all who volunteered, even those after the spots were filled. I appreciate it. For those who will be helping, I will send an email out in a couple of days with complete details. For everyone else, if you'd like to watch the show and see ASKCers answer phones, turn on KCPT Channel 19 next Wednesday, June 5th from 7 to 9 PM. Thanks again! Rick Henderson
Well, I didn’t see this until after all the spots were filled, but I still volunteer! Put me on a waiting list… Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rhenderson1@... Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:36 PM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] KCPT, Wednesday, June 5th Hi everyone, We have been asked to staff the phones during KCPT Channel 19's membership drive next Wednesday, June 5th. During this time they will be showing a BBC production called "Seeing Stars" and will also be plugging the ASKC and Powell Observatory. We would need to be at the station from 6:00 PM to about 9:30 or 10:00 PM. They will provide food and drinks and we are encouraged to wear club logo clothing. They will also be featuring astrophotography by members of the ASKC. If you are able to help, please email me directly at rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> . Volunteers will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis as they are only asking for between 8 - 10 volunteers. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Glad to hear you are safe. We were camping in Colorado and didn't hear about the Oklahoma tornado until a few days ago. We are still in Colorado waiting out the severe storms across Kansas for the next few days. I don't want to pull my trailer in high winds. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:30 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Oklahoma Tornadoes > > > > >Pat and I dodged the tornado bullets once again. The closest approach to our >home was in the neighborhood of 5 miles. > >Johnny Allen > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I received a call from this gentleman wishing to these scopes. He claims they have never been used. Respond to him directly if interested. I don't have any other details. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> Date: May 29, 2013 11:43 AM Subject: Re: scopes To: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> Cc: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> ------------------------------ *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> *To:* griffin6970@... *Sent:* Wed, May 29, 2013 11:22:23 AM *Subject:* scopes Please send me descriptions of the scopes you want to sell Orion Astro View 6 EQ 9827 Equatorial reflecting telescope Orion Sky View Pro 8 EQ 9868 Equatorial reflecting telescope Orion Atlas 10 EQ 9874 Equatorial reflecting telescope I have many eyepieces for these telescopes Thank you Bill [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I'm assuming the individual is wishing to sell the scopes? Your email seems to have lost a verb somewhere in the transmission. Thanks. Rick Henderson ---- David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > I received a call from this gentleman wishing to these scopes. He claims > they have never been used. Respond to him directly if interested. I don't > have any other details. > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > Date: May 29, 2013 11:43 AM > Subject: Re: scopes > To: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> > Cc: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > *To:* griffin6970@... > *Sent:* Wed, May 29, 2013 11:22:23 AM > *Subject:* scopes > > Please send me descriptions of the scopes you want to sell > > Orion Astro View 6 EQ 9827 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > Orion Sky View Pro 8 EQ 9868 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > Orion Atlas 10 EQ 9874 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > I have many eyepieces for these telescopes > > Thank you > Bill > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Is it just me, or does something seem fishy here? What are the 4-digit numbers after the "EQ"? A model number? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 14:24:19 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: David Young<youngmdavid@...> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: scopes David, I'm assuming the individual is wishing to sell the scopes? Your email seems to have lost a verb somewhere in the transmission. Thanks. Rick Henderson ---- David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > I received a call from this gentleman wishing to these scopes. He claims > they have never been used. Respond to him directly if interested. I don't > have any other details. > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > Date: May 29, 2013 11:43 AM > Subject: Re: scopes > To: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> > Cc: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > *To:* griffin6970@... > *Sent:* Wed, May 29, 2013 11:22:23 AM > *Subject:* scopes > > Please send me descriptions of the scopes you want to sell > > Orion Astro View 6 EQ 9827 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > Orion Sky View Pro 8 EQ 9868 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > Orion Atlas 10 EQ 9874 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > I have many eyepieces for these telescopes > > Thank you > Bill > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The four digit numbers are Orion's part numbers. You can go to their website, enter the part number and it brings up the telescope model page or close to it. Rick Henderson ---- s.kranz1@... wrote: > Is it just me, or does something seem fishy here? What are the 4-digit numbers after the "EQ"? A model number? > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: <rhenderson1@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 14:24:19 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Cc: David Young<youngmdavid@...> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Re: scopes > > > > David, > > > > I'm assuming the individual is wishing to sell the scopes? > > > > Your email seems to have lost a verb somewhere in the transmission. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > ---- David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > I received a call from this gentleman wishing to these scopes. He claims > > > they have never been used. Respond to him directly if interested. I don't > > > have any other details. > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > From: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > > > Date: May 29, 2013 11:43 AM > > > Subject: Re: scopes > > > To: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> > > > Cc: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > > *To:* griffin6970@... > > > *Sent:* Wed, May 29, 2013 11:22:23 AM > > > *Subject:* scopes > > > > > > Please send me descriptions of the scopes you want to sell > > > > > > Orion Astro View 6 EQ 9827 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > > > > > Orion Sky View Pro 8 EQ 9868 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > > > > > Orion Atlas 10 EQ 9874 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > > > > > I have many eyepieces for these telescopes > > > > > > Thank you > > > Bill > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Yes, I'm typing on my smart phone. He wants to sell them. On May 29, 2013 2:24 PM, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > David, > > I'm assuming the individual is wishing to sell the scopes? > > Your email seems to have lost a verb somewhere in the transmission. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > ---- David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > I received a call from this gentleman wishing to these scopes. He claims > > they have never been used. Respond to him directly if interested. I don't > > have any other details. > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > > Date: May 29, 2013 11:43 AM > > Subject: Re: scopes > > To: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> > > Cc: "william griffin" <griffin6970@...> > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > *To:* griffin6970@att.net > > *Sent:* Wed, May 29, 2013 11:22:23 AM > > *Subject:* scopes > > > > Please send me descriptions of the scopes you want to sell > > > > Orion Astro View 6 EQ 9827 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > > > Orion Sky View Pro 8 EQ 9868 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > > > Orion Atlas 10 EQ 9874 Equatorial reflecting telescope > > > > I have many eyepieces for these telescopes > > > > Thank you > > Bill > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, The Miami County Antique Tractor and Gas Engine show will be going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend right next door to Powell Observatory. As such, we will have several logistical issues that we don't usually have. First of all, the road into the park will be turned into a one way road and visitors will have to exit by taking the road out past the baseball fields to the northwest of the observatory. Second, they will be charging admission to the park at $5 per person. Supposedly all you have to do is to tell them you're going to the observatory and they will let you through. Third, they will be parking cars in the gravel lot to the north of Powell and, if that fills up, they will be parking cars to the south of Powell. Oh, joy, oh, joy. Fourth, they will be leaving the antique tractors and engines in the park overnight from Friday to Sunday and will have them illuminated with floodlights all night long. The tractors and engines will be lined up on the east side of the tree line just east of Powell and they said they would make sure the lights are all facing east. They are promoting Powell a bit, but we just get a one line mention so I'm not expecting a lot of carryover. Please be sensitive to people who may come to Powell and, who after having paid $5 to get into the park, may question why we want additional donations to get into Powell. I have attached the Saturday schedule at the end of the email. I want to move even more than I did. Schedule is below. Rick Henderson Here is the schedule of events for the Miami County Antique Tractor and Gas Engine show: Saturday, June 1: .Venues open all day .Family activities and drawings .8 a.m.: Flag raising by the VFW .8-10 a.m.: Breakfast .9:30 a.m.: Kids pedal tractor registration .Noon: Antique parade (award for longest distance-tractor-engine-other, oldest tractor-engine-other) .2 p.m.: Garden tractor pull .4 p.m.: Antique tractor pull .6 p.m.: Barbecue contest judging .Live Music .Dark: Powell Observatory open . Parking will primarily be located near Powell Observatory, with the main road off of Jingo Road being one-way for incoming traffic. To exit the event, guests will leave from the parking lot and travel north and take the loop around back to Jingo Road. Garber said 263rd Street will also be for one-way traffic, except for those entering the park to get to the ball fields. A gate will be set up at the entrance of the event, and residents can pay $5 for a wristband, which is good all three days, but they must keep it on, otherwise they have to pay for a new wristband. Tractors and other entrants will be using a different route in order to set up equipment. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone? Anyone? Need copy ASAP....like by Friday (May 31) at 5pm. Thanks, M
Marcia, I'm doing Astro 101 for June. Topic is Astronomical League observing programs and creating/designing your personal observing logs. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Marcia Young <mryoung@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 11:53:37 To: ASKC<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] June CM Anyone? Anyone? Need copy ASAP....like by Friday (May 31) at 5pm. Thanks, M [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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perfect! Thanks!! m On May 30, 2013, at 1:05 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Marcia, I'm doing Astro 101 for June. > > Topic is Astronomical League observing programs and creating/ > designing your personal observing logs. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: Marcia Young <mryoung@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 11:53:37 > To: ASKC<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] June CM > > Anyone? Anyone? > > Need copy ASAP....like by Friday (May 31) at 5pm. > Thanks, M > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Just playing with a couple of my timelapses to add some entertainment value to them. Of course I'm pretty easily entertained so your results may vary. Please play at 1080p resolution for best enjoyment. Enjoy!! http://youtu.be/48Ga2860GBg Dave Oh and feel free to add to the ASKC facebook page if anyone wants to.
Nice David. I like your choice of music. Gary On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 7:14 PM, david <david.lane07@...> wrote: > ** > > > Just playing with a couple of my timelapses to add some entertainment > value to them. Of course I'm pretty easily entertained so your results may > vary. > > Please play at 1080p resolution for best enjoyment. > > Enjoy!! > > http://youtu.be/48Ga2860GBg > > Dave > > Oh and feel free to add to the ASKC facebook page if anyone wants to. > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 5/30/2013 5:14 PM, david wrote: > Just playing with a couple of my timelapses to add some entertainment value to them. Of course I'm pretty easily entertained so your results may vary. > > Please play at 1080p resolution for best enjoyment. > > Enjoy!! > > http://youtu.be/48Ga2860GBg > > Dave > > Oh and feel free to add to the ASKC facebook page if anyone wants to. > > Very nice video. I'd love to see the earlier part of the second video if possible processed as star trails, since there are many more meteors in the earlier part than the latter. Very nice zoom effect, don't know if that messes up the star trail processing or not, also nicely framed and composed in both sequences. jim
There are two groups scheduled for my duty week in September but I will be out of town. One is a group of special needs kids. Dick Trentman can likely handle the group on September 27 but the special needs group on September 26 will need at least two volunteers. Please let me know if you can help out on the September 26th night. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Heading to Warko after we get something to eat. Dinner and a Movie. Tonight it is either: The Day the Earth Stood Still (original), Star Trek: The Motion Picture or Comet and Asteroid Hunters DVD. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Actually, dining at Jalapeno's instead, then movie. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Today, I am very sad to report that ASKC member, Fred Bruenjes' father passed away today. Fred's dad, Horst had been battling cancer for several years, with a long and difficult struggle this last year. Horst was with Fred in Australia for the Eclipse in 2002 and was a bit of an astronomy enthusiast himself. He was a really neat guy. Jen Dudley Winter - NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador Owner, ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very sorry for your loss. Please extend my condolences to Fred.
David Neuenschwander
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From: ICSTARS <comments@icstars.com>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, May 31, 2013 6:27 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Fred Bruenjes' father
Today, I am very sad to report that ASKC member, Fred Bruenjes'
father passed away today.
Fred's dad, Horst had been battling cancer for several years, with a
long and difficult struggle this last year.
Horst was with Fred in Australia for the Eclipse in 2002 and was a
bit of an astronomy enthusiast himself.
He was a really neat guy.
Jen Dudley Winter -
NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador
Owner,
ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com
Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com
Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com
StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org
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Hi all, The LCD projector is working again. Turns out it was a Windows update that reset the video settings. Roger Gruenke repaired the damaged short hand controller cable and it has been reinstalled and tested. The traffic cones and red DO NOT ENTER tape now line the east side of the gravel driveway to the Louisburg utility building. It appears that the tractor people want to use the area south of the observatory for overflow parking and they had signs today pointing that way. If the team tomorrow night could take down the cones and tape and put them back inside the observatory fence when you close up, it would be appreciated. There were about 100-200 people today at the tractor show while I was at Powell, but tomorrow should be the big day. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please convey our condolences to Fred. Gary and Linda Sent from my iPad On May 31, 2013, at 12:03 AM, ICSTARS <comments@...> wrote: > Today, I am very sad to report that ASKC member, Fred Bruenjes' > father passed away today. > Fred's dad, Horst had been battling cancer for several years, with a > long and difficult struggle this last year. > > Horst was with Fred in Australia for the Eclipse in 2002 and was a > bit of an astronomy enthusiast himself. > He was a really neat guy. > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador > > Owner, > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll be there on Sept. 26th. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > There are two groups scheduled for my duty week in September but I will be > out of town. One is a group of special needs kids. Dick Trentman can likely > handle the group on September 27 but the special needs group on September > 26 will need at least two volunteers. > > Please let me know if you can help out on the September 26th night. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I am also very sorry to hear about Fred's father. Please accept my condolences. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary R. Pittman Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 8:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fred Bruenjes' father We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please convey our condolences to Fred. Gary and Linda Sent from my iPad On May 31, 2013, at 12:03 AM, ICSTARS <comments@... <mailto:comments%40icstars.com> > wrote: > Today, I am very sad to report that ASKC member, Fred Bruenjes' > father passed away today. > Fred's dad, Horst had been battling cancer for several years, with a > long and difficult struggle this last year. > > Horst was with Fred in Australia for the Eclipse in 2002 and was a > bit of an astronomy enthusiast himself. > He was a really neat guy. > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador > > Owner, > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jen, pLease pass along our condolences to Fred. Johnny and Pat Allen Sent from my iPhone On May 31, 2013, at 12:03 AM, ICSTARS <comments@...> wrote: > Today, I am very sad to report that ASKC member, Fred Bruenjes' > father passed away today. > Fred's dad, Horst had been battling cancer for several years, with a > long and difficult struggle this last year. > > Horst was with Fred in Australia for the Eclipse in 2002 and was a > bit of an astronomy enthusiast himself. > He was a really neat guy. > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador > > Owner, > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Pete. I'll be in Costa Rica or I'd be there as well. On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 8:46 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'll be there on Sept. 26th. Pete > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > There are two groups scheduled for my duty week in September but I will > be > > out of town. One is a group of special needs kids. Dick Trentman can > likely > > handle the group on September 27 but the special needs group on September > > 26 will need at least two volunteers. > > > > Please let me know if you can help out on the September 26th night. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Following the movie "Star Trek: The Motion Picture", Rita, John Fitzgerald, Richard Fredrick and I hosted about ten visitors for an interesting sunset. At 21:03 we cleared the deck and closed the hatch. The sky had closed in during the movie and actually looked like it was back filling from the SE. Once the lightning started, it was time to get out of there. Joe
It was a good night on the roof. Earlier in the evening, Charles Kennedy, Richard Fredrick and I installed a stand with a back-lit map of the Moon. A magnifying glass is in the 16" enclosure for use with the map. The map is positioned near the 10" scope. The staff (Charles and Carol Kennedy, Richard Fredrick, Jason Forst, Rita Wright and John Fitzgerald) hosted about 60 or so visitors. All hands on deck were in Warko attire! That would be shirts and not hats made to look like telescopes. Some ASKCer's were there, including Scott Kranz and Jeremiah's family (sp?) Naturally we started with the trio of planets in the West. A small step ladder (or two) will be required for the 10" and 14" in the future. This would be the type many of us use at outreach event. If your name was missed in the list above, please let me know to keep records accurate. Thanks to all the ASKC folks who help on the roof. Joe
I was there on 5/24. Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Daniel McIntosh <McIntoshDH@...> Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2013 8:17 AM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Report 05/24 It was a good night on the roof. Earlier in the evening, Charles Kennedy, Richard Fredrick and I installed a stand with a back-lit map of the Moon. A magnifying glass is in the 16" enclosure for use with the map. The map is positioned near the 10" scope. The staff (Charles and Carol Kennedy, Richard Fredrick, Jason Forst, Rita Wright and John Fitzgerald) hosted about 60 or so visitors. All hands on deck were in Warko attire! That would be shirts and not hats made to look like telescopes. Some ASKCer's were there, including Scott Kranz and Jeremiah's family (sp?) Naturally we started with the trio of planets in the West. A small step ladder (or two) will be required for the 10" and 14" in the future. This would be the type many of us use at outreach event. If your name was missed in the list above, please let me know to keep records accurate. Thanks to all the ASKC folks who help on the roof. Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, to try to clarify parking for tonight, which of the following are true? -- there may be space in the gravel lot north of the road, they could park south of Powell with the tractor crowd, or west of the utility building drive as we have in the past? Has the area west of the drive been mowed etc? Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > The LCD projector is working again. Turns out it was a Windows update that > reset the video settings. > > > > Roger Gruenke repaired the damaged short hand controller cable and it has > been reinstalled and tested. > > > > The traffic cones and red DO NOT ENTER tape now line the east side of the > gravel driveway to the Louisburg utility building. It appears that the > tractor people want to use the area south of the observatory for overflow > parking and they had signs today pointing that way. If the team tomorrow > night could take down the cones and tape and put them back inside the > observatory fence when you close up, it would be appreciated. > > > > There were about 100-200 people today at the tractor show while I was at > Powell, but tomorrow should be the big day. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Dave, From my talk with Jan Garber, the guy who organized the tractor event, they will be using the gravel parking lot to the north of Powell and, if necessary, parking cars south of the observatory. I think the south parking is a big mistake because when I was out there yesterday, that field is VERY wet and there was standing water in places. The area west of the drive may also be used and I would hope used by our visitors. The tractor event should start winding down about the same time our event starts up. I put up the traffic cones on the east side of the gravel driveway that goes to the Louisburg utility building and strung up the Do Not Enter red tap between them. I also anchored them with rocks due to the wind. It look like the whole area had been mowed by Louisburg. Good luck. If you have more questions, call me at 913-481-1094. Rick From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dbrac06 Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 1:08 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Powell for this Saturday, June 1st Rick, to try to clarify parking for tonight, which of the following are true? -- there may be space in the gravel lot north of the road, they could park south of Powell with the tractor crowd, or west of the utility building drive as we have in the past? Has the area west of the drive been mowed etc? Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > The LCD projector is working again. Turns out it was a Windows update that > reset the video settings. > > > > Roger Gruenke repaired the damaged short hand controller cable and it has > been reinstalled and tested. > > > > The traffic cones and red DO NOT ENTER tape now line the east side of the > gravel driveway to the Louisburg utility building. It appears that the > tractor people want to use the area south of the observatory for overflow > parking and they had signs today pointing that way. If the team tomorrow > night could take down the cones and tape and put them back inside the > observatory fence when you close up, it would be appreciated. > > > > There were about 100-200 people today at the tractor show while I was at > Powell, but tomorrow should be the big day. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just want to let everyone know, the Cadles in Oklahoma City survived the latest round of tornadoes with no damage except the lilly pads are shredded in my Kio pond, from the hail. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The Allen's are okay too. We spent Friday night in Wichita. No damage to our property either. Johnny ________________________________ From: Clive Cadle <clivecadle@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, June 1, 2013 4:19:52 PM Subject: [ASKC] Oklahoma tornadoes Just want to let everyone know, the Cadles in Oklahoma City survived the latest round of tornadoes with no damage except the lilly pads are shredded in my Kio pond, from the hail. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi, We received the following email from the ASKC website. It is not from a member, but I thought it worthy of passing on. Rick Henderson From: JB Strong <jbstrong51@...> Date: June 1, 2013, 10:26:26 AM CDT To: askc_webmaster@... Subject: Telescope For Sale How can I list a new telescope for sale to askc members? I am selling a Meade ETX90 Autostar, 2 eyepieces, case and tripod purchased fall 2012. I am upgrading to a GPS telescope. Thanks JB Strong [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
To all, KB is a member and can put a free AD in the Cosmic Messenger, but it might be too late for June. Denise Membership secretary Me Me [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
As my kids say, my bad. I did not know. I will email him and ask if he wants if for the July CM. Of course, it may be sold by then. Thanks, Denise. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 5:47 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Telescope For Sale To all, KB is a member and can put a free AD in the Cosmic Messenger, but it might be too late for June. Denise Membership secretary Me Me [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
He can get in June if I know within a couple of hours.
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Glad to hear it Clive. We appreciate the update. Gary Sent from my iPad On Jun 1, 2013, at 4:19 PM, Clive Cadle <clivecadle@...> wrote: > Just want to let everyone know, the Cadles in Oklahoma City survived the latest round of tornadoes with no damage except the lilly pads are shredded in my Kio pond, from the hail. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Good news Johnny. Glad to hear it. Gary Sent from my iPad On Jun 1, 2013, at 4:38 PM, johnny allen <johnny111846@...> wrote: > The Allen's are okay too. We spent Friday night in Wichita. No damage to our > property either. > > Johnny > > ________________________________ > From: Clive Cadle <clivecadle@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sat, June 1, 2013 4:19:52 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Oklahoma tornadoes > > > Just want to let everyone know, the Cadles in Oklahoma City survived the latest > round of tornadoes with no damage except the lilly pads are shredded in my Kio > pond, from the hail. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jackie's team turned out in force, with additional help from Scott and Alex Kranz, David Young, and our OD, Steve King. Seventeen guests for the night according to the ticker. Jackie presented one program. The skies were completely cloudy at opening time. We did watch about 40 airborne luminaries (Chinese sky lanterns) south of the observatory. Someone was releasing them in Louisburg spaced out over a period of 15-20 minutes. They drifted from west to east. Neat entertainment while waiting for the clouds to leave. The clouds parted at precisely 2100 allowing the guests to observe Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury naked eye. Saturn was viewed through the 30" and Scott's scope. Several meteors, one piece of space junk, many satellites, and a selection of deep sky objects and multiple stars rounded out the observing list. We shut down around 2315, as cloud bands started to obscure the sky. Of course, as soon as we broke down, the sky cleared. And then clouded up. And cleared. The tractor show turned out to be less trouble than anticipated, with the notable exception of the music. It sounded like open mike night at the Y'all Come Back Saloon. The term caterwauling was used on more than one occasion. Choose which of the following definitions of this uncommon word best described the sound: intr.verb. cat.er.wauled, cat.er.waul.ing, cat.er.wauls 1. To cry or screech like a cat in heat. 2. To make a shrill, discordant sound. 3. To have a noisy argument. noun. A shrill, discordant sound. The answer: All of the above. We strongly considered taking up a collection to get them to stop. Fortunately, the "singing" ceased before permanent damage occurred. A pretty decent night overall. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Mowing my yard then going to the DSS to mow. Taking the trailer so I can try to get in some observing because I'm stupid optimistic. I will be reporting later in the day about the solidity of the ground. Darrick
Thanks for that report, Mike! It summed up our evening very well. We did collect $80, too. The people that did show up got a bonus evening of all the star-gazing they could take. We had lot of good fun with the four women who surprised their friend for her birthday by bring her to Powell. They enjoyed it all so much! They took Scott and my picture with the birthday gal, in front of Scott's telescope. I always enjoy my nights at Powell. Thanks to all of Team Two, plus David and Scott, for being there last night. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 1:41 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Team 2 Public Night, June 1 Jackie's team turned out in force, with additional help from Scott and Alex Kranz, David Young, and our OD, Steve King. Seventeen guests for the night according to the ticker. Jackie presented one program. The skies were completely cloudy at opening time. We did watch about 40 airborne luminaries (Chinese sky lanterns) south of the observatory. Someone was releasing them in Louisburg spaced out over a period of 15-20 minutes. They drifted from west to east. Neat entertainment while waiting for the clouds to leave. The clouds parted at precisely 2100 allowing the guests to observe Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury naked eye. Saturn was viewed through the 30" and Scott's scope. Several meteors, one piece of space junk, many satellites, and a selection of deep sky objects and multiple stars rounded out the observing list. We shut down around 2315, as cloud bands started to obscure the sky. Of course, as soon as we broke down, the sky cleared. And then clouded up. And cleared. The tractor show turned out to be less trouble than anticipated, with the notable exception of the music. It sounded like open mike night at the Y'all Come Back Saloon. The term caterwauling was used on more than one occasion. Choose which of the following definitions of this uncommon word best described the sound: intr.verb. cat.er.wauled, cat.er.waul.ing, cat.er.wauls 1. To cry or screech like a cat in heat. 2. To make a shrill, discordant sound. 3. To have a noisy argument. noun. A shrill, discordant sound. The answer: All of the above. We strongly considered taking up a collection to get them to stop. Fortunately, the "singing" ceased before permanent damage occurred. A pretty decent night overall. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Observing field is mowed. All ready for the massive numbers to come down and enjoy. Ground breaking has yet to occur on the water line, big surprise. Mower tire has finally died but I have located a replacement and will be fixing that tomorrow. Headed back down after dinner for a chilly night of star gazing. Come on down and join me! Darrick
Is the hay cut and baled? On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 3:45 PM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > Observing field is mowed. All ready for the massive numbers to come down > and enjoy. Ground breaking has yet to occur on the water line, big > surprise. Mower tire has finally died but I have located a replacement and > will be fixing that tomorrow. Headed back down after dinner for a chilly > night of star gazing. Come on down and join me! > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The guy to the west has it cut and down. Ours has not been touched. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Is the hay cut and baled? > > > On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 3:45 PM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Observing field is mowed. All ready for the massive numbers to come down > > and enjoy. Ground breaking has yet to occur on the water line, big > > surprise. Mower tire has finally died but I have located a replacement and > > will be fixing that tomorrow. Headed back down after dinner for a chilly > > night of star gazing. Come on down and join me! > > Darrick > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
For your possibly useless information. I stopped into Overland Photo at 87th and Metcalf to buy a pair of 58mm UV filters for my new binocs. I bought a nice wide camera strap for $2.00. Great for binocs and cameras. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jay, what happened? Reading the CM I see you are not running for Recording Secretary. I thought that was part of the deal for me to run for VP. Was I scammed? Joe
Mike, Thanks for the report. I'm sorry you didn't have a bigger crowd, Powell crowd that is, and I'm glad the tractor show didn't prove to be a big hassle. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 1:41 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Team 2 Public Night, June 1 Jackie's team turned out in force, with additional help from Scott and Alex Kranz, David Young, and our OD, Steve King. Seventeen guests for the night according to the ticker. Jackie presented one program. The skies were completely cloudy at opening time. We did watch about 40 airborne luminaries (Chinese sky lanterns) south of the observatory. Someone was releasing them in Louisburg spaced out over a period of 15-20 minutes. They drifted from west to east. Neat entertainment while waiting for the clouds to leave. The clouds parted at precisely 2100 allowing the guests to observe Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury naked eye. Saturn was viewed through the 30" and Scott's scope. Several meteors, one piece of space junk, many satellites, and a selection of deep sky objects and multiple stars rounded out the observing list. We shut down around 2315, as cloud bands started to obscure the sky. Of course, as soon as we broke down, the sky cleared. And then clouded up. And cleared. The tractor show turned out to be less trouble than anticipated, with the notable exception of the music. It sounded like open mike night at the Y'all Come Back Saloon. The term caterwauling was used on more than one occasion. Choose which of the following definitions of this uncommon word best described the sound: intr.verb. cat.er.wauled, cat.er.waul.ing, cat.er.wauls 1. To cry or screech like a cat in heat. 2. To make a shrill, discordant sound. 3. To have a noisy argument. noun. A shrill, discordant sound. The answer: All of the above. We strongly considered taking up a collection to get them to stop. Fortunately, the "singing" ceased before permanent damage occurred. A pretty decent night overall. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well aparently the internet is working fine. Theres four of us here presently. I beleve it could get cool tonight. Been here an hour and has dropped 10 degrees. Humidity is up (83%) enough telrads are fogging over already. Could be a wet, cool night. Joy Joy! Darrick
We have broken 50. At 12:30 it's now 49.6 degrees and a humidity of 95 percent. No wind but some cloud moving in from the north. Haze starting to show in the west. Everything is soaked. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > Well aparently the internet is working fine. Theres four of us here presently. I beleve it could get cool tonight. Been here an hour and has dropped 10 degrees. Humidity is up (83%) enough telrads are fogging over already. Could be a wet, cool night. Joy Joy! > Darrick >
You can use your electric blankets tonight... if you have them. ;-) dt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 12:37 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Report from DSS > We have broken 50. At 12:30 it's now 49.6 degrees and a humidity of 95 > percent. No wind but some cloud moving in from the north. Haze starting > to show in the west. Everything is soaked. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: >> >> Well aparently the internet is working fine. Theres four of us here >> presently. I beleve it could get cool tonight. Been here an hour and has >> dropped 10 degrees. Humidity is up (83%) enough telrads are fogging over >> already. Could be a wet, cool night. Joy Joy! >> Darrick >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
No, Jackie agreed to run for Recording Secretary and I filled the remaining Board Member-at-Large spot. That way I'm not wearing quite as many hats (I'm still doing Education Dept). --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Jay, what happened? > > Reading the CM I see you are not running for Recording Secretary. I > thought that was part of the deal for me to run for VP. > > Was I scammed? > > Joe >
Rick, Twas the triumph of scientific over eyeball meteorology. Clear Sky Clock showed that conditions would improve at dusk. And they did. Those guests who did show up got the royal treatment. Between Jackie, Scott, and the 30" crew, everyone had many chances to observe. We lucked out with the tractor show. Only heard of one person who had to pay to get to the observatory. They ceased collecting gate receipts shortly before we opened. A few of our visitors came from the tractor show, so there was some crossover. The seeing wasn't all that great (twinkling planets!), but Saturn, M13, and other summer favorites don't require great conditions. Anyone who wants to get started on their AL Comet Award ought to observe PANSTARRS while it is still visible--high in the northern sky. Not as good as in the spring but still quite nice. Mike --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Mike, > > Thanks for the report. I'm sorry you didn't have a bigger crowd, Powell > crowd that is, and I'm glad the tractor show didn't prove to be a big > hassle. > > Rick Henderson
It looked pretty nice through the 20 inch!!! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mike S" <mike.n0tu@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:49:22 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Team 2 Public Night, June 1 Rick, Twas the triumph of scientific over eyeball meteorology. Clear Sky Clock showed that conditions would improve at dusk. And they did. Those guests who did show up got the royal treatment. Between Jackie, Scott, and the 30" crew, everyone had many chances to observe. We lucked out with the tractor show. Only heard of one person who had to pay to get to the observatory. They ceased collecting gate receipts shortly before we opened. A few of our visitors came from the tractor show, so there was some crossover. The seeing wasn't all that great (twinkling planets!), but Saturn, M13, and other summer favorites don't require great conditions. Anyone who wants to get started on their AL Comet Award ought to observe PANSTARRS while it is still visible--high in the northern sky. Not as good as in the spring but still quite nice. Mike --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Mike, > > Thanks for the report. I'm sorry you didn't have a bigger crowd, Powell > crowd that is, and I'm glad the tractor show didn't prove to be a big > hassle. > > Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I helped run the astronomy program at Missouri Prairie Foundation's annual BioBlitz held on one of their prairies about 10 miles south of Nevada, MO. Rick Henderson's wife - Susan was there also. The BioBlitz was held on Saturday, but the "hardcore" campers usually arrive the night before. I planned to join the "hardcore" group, but watched the Doppler as severe weather went through the area.I decided last minute not to go, but had a difficult time passing up a good storm. When I arrived Saturday morning the 40X40 tent was on the ground, one of it's poles snapped in two. 2 of the 3 porta potties tipped over. I noticed the toliet paper in both these porta potties was blue. Apparently the blue liquid in the johns spilled all over the place. Glad I'm not a woman! Yet, Saturday night was decent until around 11 PM. Dan
EVERYTHING looks pretty nice through Scott's scope. I'm very sorry to not take advantage of viewing the comet when you sent word. Was not efficient about recovering the big scope after discovering the ladder. Twice. 4 moons easy around Saturn with fine cloud detail. The best I've ever seen the Cassini division and 3D shadows, could see hints of the crepe ring in the 20mm. Sure wanted to anyway. Thank you Scott for showing Mercury's dichotomy. I've been wanting to see its crescent phase for way too long... Support from Scott and David Young and Steve King is way above and beyond. We were ready for any onslaught. I love being on this team. There was a difficult funeral right before and I'm glad I didn't miss our night. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Mon, Jun 3, 2013 3:22 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Team 2 Public Night, June 1 It looked pretty nice through the 20 inch!!! Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� -----Original Message----- From: "Mike S" <mike.n0tu@...m> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:49:22 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Team 2 Public Night, June 1 Rick, Twas the triumph of scientific over eyeball meteorology. Clear Sky Clock showed that conditions would improve at dusk. And they did. Those guests who did show up got the royal treatment. Between Jackie, Scott, and the 30" crew, everyone had many chances to observe. We lucked out with the tractor show. Only heard of one person who had to pay to get to the observatory. They ceased collecting gate receipts shortly before we opened. A few of our visitors came from the tractor show, so there was some crossover. The seeing wasn't all that great (twinkling planets!), but Saturn, M13, and other summer favorites don't require great conditions. Anyone who wants to get started on their AL Comet Award ought to observe PANSTARRS while it is still visible--high in the northern sky. Not as good as in the spring but still quite nice. Mike --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Mike, > > Thanks for the report. I'm sorry you didn't have a bigger crowd, Powell > crowd that is, and I'm glad the tractor show didn't prove to be a big > hassle. > > Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The front tire finally fired yesterday. Good news is the new one is on. By myself tonight and given the forecast, I don't blame you. Darrick
So the tire "died" not fired. autospell, sorry. Much better night dew wise and temp. Currently 66 with humidity at 76 eith winds fromSE at 1mph. I think last night it was 80+ at this point. Storm coming in, I can see it in the distance. Sattelite looks like I may get a couple hours in. Who knows, who cares, SCHOOLS OUT! I will gladly ride it out in the trailer. Have to move it before going to bed. Don't figure the ground will take much to saturate. The farmer to the west managed to get 1/2 of his field baled. Ours is still untouched. Mosquittos are hell right now. Darrick
So, are you retired and looking for a part-time job? You maybe interested in this. http://gemini.edu/jobs#108 This is at theGemini Observatory in Hilo, HI. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Be advised there will be 45 or so scouts visiting the observatory on August 3. A few extra helpers would be a nice addition to team 4 that night. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If youre up this evening, theres a good ISS pass tonight around 2200. Near
zenith max altitude.
Data below is for western Shawnee. Check Heavens Above for your local info.
Best,
Mike
Event Time Altitude
Azimuth Distance (km) Brightness
Rises 22:04:53 0
228 (SW) 2,317 0.6
Reaches altitude 10 22:06:57 10
227 (SW) 1,460 -0.5
Maximum altitude 22:10:13 80
139 (SE) 417 -3.5
Drops below altitude 10 22:13:31 10
53 (NE) 1,472 -0.6
Sets 22:15:37 0
53 (NE) 2,337 0.5
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Cool pass. Very bright and high. While the ISS rose in the SW, at the same time Tiangong 1 (Chinese space station) was rising in the NW. The Chinese satellite passed well behind & below (observer's line of sight) the ISS. Two space stations visible in the sky visible at the same time!
Hope to see you this weekend Darrick. I will be down Friday night Gene Williams --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > So the tire "died" not fired. autospell, sorry. Much better night dew wise and temp. Currently 66 with humidity at 76 eith winds fromSE at 1mph. I think last night it was 80+ at this point. Storm coming in, I can see it in the distance. Sattelite looks like I may get a couple hours in. Who knows, who cares, SCHOOLS OUT! I will gladly ride it out in the trailer. Have to move it before going to bed. Don't figure the ground will take much to saturate. The farmer to the west managed to get 1/2 of his field baled. Ours is still untouched. Mosquittos are hell right now. > Darrick >
In order to be fully prepared for the plumber to do the things we have planned we are going to need to get some digging done near the REBB. If you have nothing going on and want some exercise, please join us there at 10am. Thanks for all your support in advance. Darrick
When? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:33:16 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS work day In order to be fully prepared for the plumber to do the things we have planned we are going to need to get some digging done near the REBB. If you have nothing going on and want some exercise, please join us there at 10am. Thanks for all your support in advance. Darrick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Saturday? On Jun 5, 2013 5:33 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > In order to be fully prepared for the plumber to do the things we have > planned we are going to need to get some digging done near the REBB. If you > have nothing going on and want some exercise, please join us there at 10am. > Thanks for all your support in advance. > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just happened to tune in and saw many of our club members volunteering at kcpt and promoting our club. Nice job. Gary Martin
Just happened to tune in and saw many of our club members volunteering at kcpt and promoting our club. Nice job. Gary Martin
I will be there all day Darrick. It's supposed to be cloudy all day which will be good for doing work out there on Saturday. Gene Williams --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > In order to be fully prepared for the plumber to do the things we have planned we are going to need to get some digging done near the REBB. If you have nothing going on and want some exercise, please join us there at 10am. Thanks for all your support in advance. > Darrick >
Sorry everyone. Yes, it will be saturday. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > In order to be fully prepared for the plumber to do the things we have planned we are going to need to get some digging done near the REBB. If you have nothing going on and want some exercise, please join us there at 10am. Thanks for all your support in advance. > Darrick >
Good job, ASKC volunteers. (Hi Marcia) Joanna and I will be there to help out on the 27th. Pete
Yes, I realized who I was talking to after I hung up. Sorry, Joanna!! Have fun at the Powell gig and thanks for the support to KCPT!! M On Jun 5, 2013, at 10:09 PM, pjafferis wrote: > > Good job, ASKC volunteers. (Hi Marcia) Joanna and I will be there to > help out on the 27th. Pete > > > > Reply via web post > Reply to sender > Reply to group > Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: > Visit Your Group > > > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest Unsubscribe Terms of Use > Send us Feedback > . >
Gosh, What a great program Seeing the Stars on KCPT last night! And an outstanding performance by theteam of ASKC members looking good on TV and taking phone donations for KCPT. You guys looked sharp! Thanks to David and Marcia Young, Heather Spineli, Steve King, Carrol and Betty Iorge, Jackie Wade, Roger and Pat Grunke, Denise Moser, and possibly some others I did not catch on TV. Rick Henderson, you did an outstanding job as spokesperson! I am sure you spurred an interest in visiting Powell Observatory and in our club. Donating a special night for KCPT doners was a great promotional idea!!. Of course I will be happy to help out on Sept 27 for that special night. Well done, guys! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sorry, can't make it. We will be celebrating my mom's 90th trip around the Sun! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS work day Saturday? On Jun 5, 2013 5:33 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > In order to be fully prepared for the plumber to do the things we have > planned we are going to need to get some digging done near the REBB. If you > have nothing going on and want some exercise, please join us there at 10am. > Thanks for all your support in advance. > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yeah for your mom!! Deliver our best wishes to her!!
M&D
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> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC
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Congrats to your mom! That's way cool! Chloe and I will be in Manhattan orienting, registering and enrolling for college at K-State for the fall (her, not me) or I'd come down and help. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed, though, for nice weather for you all. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 10:46 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS work day Sorry, can't make it. We will be celebrating my mom's 90th trip around the Sun! Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatroy-UMKC ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS work day Saturday? On Jun 5, 2013 5:33 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@... <mailto:earthdude123%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > ** > > > In order to be fully prepared for the plumber to do the things we have > planned we are going to need to get some digging done near the REBB. If you > have nothing going on and want some exercise, please join us there at 10am. > Thanks for all your support in advance. > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Dave, for the kind remarks. I am very appreciative of all the ASKC members that donated their time to come help out at KCPT. I agree with Dave that they all did a wonderful job of representing the ASKC and Powell. We are still working out the details for the September 27th event, but I will make sure to get the information out to members so we can put a good show for everyone. Also, in case anyone missed the Nova "Seeing Stars" and all the ASKC members, the entire program, complete with us staffing the phones, was recorded and will be re-broadcast on the following dates: June 9th at 6:30 PM June 12th at 8:30 PM June 13th at 11:30 PM Which just goes to show that some of us CAN be in two places at once. Now, whether or not that's a GOOD thing, I will let history be the judge. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hudgins Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 8:43 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Congrats to ASKC/KCPT Team Last Night Gosh, What a great program Seeing the Stars on KCPT last night! And an outstanding performance by theteam of ASKC members looking good on TV and taking phone donations for KCPT. You guys looked sharp! Thanks to David and Marcia Young, Heather Spineli, Steve King, Carrol and Betty Iorge, Jackie Wade, Roger and Pat Grunke, Denise Moser, and possibly some others I did not catch on TV. Rick Henderson, you did an outstanding job as spokesperson! I am sure you spurred an interest in visiting Powell Observatory and in our club. Donating a special night for KCPT doners was a great promotional idea!!. Of course I will be happy to help out on Sept 27 for that special night. Well done, guys! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anybody interested in this event? I'll be out of the country so I won't be able to attend. Let me know in the next few days so I can tell her the good or bad news before I leave. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <EmbDesigns@...> Date: Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 10:44 AM Subject: Re: Girl Scout campout near Lawson To: youngmdavid@... ** Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I just saw the e-mail. The address is Wilderness Camp 34030 W 204th St, Lawson, MO 64062. Please give me a call with any questions 816-729-4428. Thanks *Thank You, Rebecca Bender House of Embroidery Designs 816-630-3872 or 816-729-4428 In a message dated 5/27/2013 9:40:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, youngmdavid@... writes: I have entered your event on our calendar and will seek volunteers from our club. Please provide the exact location and directions to find your event. You can contact us by phone at 913-438-3825. * [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm in. I'm bringing my StarMaster. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jun 6, 2013, at 11:14 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Anybody interested in this event? I'll be out of the country so I won't > be able to attend. Let me know in the next few days so I can tell her the > good or bad news before I leave. > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: <EmbDesigns@...> > Date: Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 10:44 AM > Subject: Re: Girl Scout campout near Lawson > To: youngmdavid@... > > ** > Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I just saw the e-mail. The > address is Wilderness Camp 34030 W 204th St, Lawson, MO 64062. Please give > me a call with any questions 816-729-4428. Thanks > > *Thank You, > Rebecca Bender > House of Embroidery Designs > 816-630-3872 or 816-729-4428 > > In a message dated 5/27/2013 9:40:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > youngmdavid@... writes: > > I have entered your event on our calendar and will seek volunteers from > our club. > Please provide the exact location and directions to find your event. You > can contact us by phone at 913-438-3825. > > * > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It is clearing. But kind of wet. There are 5 of us for a dew fest. The ground is firm come on down. Hope to see you Fri. Gil & Kathy Machin
Hi, I'm new to ASKC. I am going to try and make it down to the DSS either tomorrow night or Saturday night if the weather cooperates. Look forward to meeting anyone down there! Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gil" <gmachin@...> wrote: > > It is clearing. But kind of wet. There are 5 of us for a dew fest. > The ground is firm come on down. Hope to see you Fri. > Gil & Kathy Machin >
Hi Dan. Glad to hear from you. Go down early to the DSS if you can. It's easier to find before dark. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson My critics can still go jump in a lake. On Jun 6, 2013, at 9:46 PM, "danws6@ymail.com" <danws6@...> wrote: > Hi, > > I'm new to ASKC. I am going to try and make it down to the DSS either tomorrow night or Saturday night if the weather cooperates. > > Look forward to meeting anyone down there! > > Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gil" <gmachin@...> wrote: > > > > It is clearing. But kind of wet. There are 5 of us for a dew fest. > > The ground is firm come on down. Hope to see you Fri. > > Gil & Kathy Machin > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I plan to arrive late afternoon. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gil" <gmachin@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:40:26 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS It is clearing. But kind of wet. There are 5 of us for a dew fest. The ground is firm come on down. Hope to see you Fri. Gil & Kathy Machin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS or already in works. I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but figuring out the all weather dome. It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that probably isn't as good a deal. It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-shipping/311206_647449237.html
Denise left the house at 3. should arrive by 5 see you soon On Jun 6, 2013 11:51 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > I plan to arrive late afternoon. > > > > -Scott > > > > > > Sent on the SprintŽ Now Network from my BlackBerryŽ > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Gil" <gmachin@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:40:26 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS > > > > It is clearing. But kind of wet. There are 5 of us for a dew fest. > > The ground is firm come on down. Hope to see you Fri. > > Gil & Kathy Machin > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey you! Get down here! About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Please don't forget we have some digging to do in the morning. Of we get enough individuals who are willing to help, this could be a light task. Thanks a bunch. Darrick
Please don't forget we have some digging to do in the morning. Of we get enough individuals who are willing to help, this could be a light task. Thanks a bunch. Darrick
Sky is nearly clear down here! No running water yet, but lots of good company! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night Hey you! Get down here! About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
The skies are great down here as well. Doing some CCD work. Right now am doing 2 hours on the Makarians Chain group. Almost calm. SQM reading just now is 21.48. Ron Abbott
Oh wow! Get out in the morning to see comet Lemmon. From the DSS its easy in 10x50's. I think it looks better than PANSTARRS right now! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:42:12 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night Sky is nearly clear down here! No running water yet, but lots of good company! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night Hey you! Get down here! About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
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Richard Fredrick, John Fitzgerald, Patrick Newman and I hosted about 20
visitors on the roof following the movie "Destination Moon" on the big
screen.
We were actually surprised given the sky conditions. It opened enough
for everyone to view the following:
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Albireo
Vega
M57 Ring Nebula
M13 Hercules Globular Cluster
Royal's Fireworks
Dive bombing Night Hawk
Otherwise, the weather was perfect except the retched clouds.
Next weeks movie will most likely be the "Dish" with Sam Neill and
Patrick Warburton. It's a light hearted story about the Parkes Radio
Telescope that was used as a link during the first Apollo Moon landing
to relay transmissions between Earth and the Apollo crew.
Thanks guys.
Joe
Watch for my favorite line from that movie, "Does he know where it is?" On Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Richard Fredrick, John Fitzgerald, Patrick Newman and I hosted about 20 > visitors on the roof following the movie "Destination Moon" on the big > screen. > > We were actually surprised given the sky conditions. It opened enough > for everyone to view the following: > Mercury > Venus > Saturn > Albireo > Vega > M57 Ring Nebula > M13 Hercules Globular Cluster > Royal's Fireworks > Dive bombing Night Hawk > > Otherwise, the weather was perfect except the retched clouds. > > Next weeks movie will most likely be the "Dish" with Sam Neill and > Patrick Warburton. It's a light hearted story about the Parkes Radio > Telescope that was used as a link during the first Apollo Moon landing > to relay transmissions between Earth and the Apollo crew. > > Thanks guys. > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
What a great time!!!! We started at 10am sharp and were done by 1. Big thanks goes to Denise M, Gene ?, David Y, Paul M, Richard ?. If I forgot you, I do deeply apologize. We were able to get a hole dug from the outside to the inside, below the footing and we are ready for the plumber. Hopefully we can get this done and have running water by next weekend. Skies were favorable last night despite some dew. There were 8 scopes set up and most made it past midnight. Some are staying to give it a shot tonight but most are headed home. Darrick
Had an incredible night last night! I don't know if Kathy checked her meter, but with mine, readings were between 21.40 and 21.46 most of the night! Incredible detail seen in the Milky Way after midnight. Ended up logging 7 comets, 6 Minkowski planetaries, 4 bino double stars, Pluto, 6 more M31 globulars, and lots of meteors. Finally went to bed at about 5am. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 08:14:08 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night Oh wow! Get out in the morning to see comet Lemmon. From the DSS its easy in 10x50's. I think it looks better than PANSTARRS right now! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:42:12 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night Sky is nearly clear down here! No running water yet, but lots of good company! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night Hey you! Get down here! About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
A club member has asked if he could bring people down for a night for 5 or 6 family members at Powell on Sunday June 9. Anybody available? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Jim, We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just trying to figure out the requirements and people to make it happen and go live on the web. Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM To: askc Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS or already in works. I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but figuring out the all weather dome. It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that probably isn't as good a deal. It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-s hipping/311206_647449237.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We had 27 people and one new member join tonight. The clouds kept most away. Gary Martin.
David, It's my duty week. What time and how long? Mike On Saturday, June 8, 2013, David Young wrote: > A club member has asked if he could bring people down for a night for 5 or > 6 family members at Powell on Sunday June 9. > > Anybody available? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked in them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically referring, I think. My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to incorporate the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I need to hook up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), it will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the info to our existing server at askc.org. Jason. On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: > Hi Jim, > > > > We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just trying to > figure out the requirements and people to make it happen and go live on the > web. > > > > Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim > Stephens > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM > To: askc > Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera > > > > > > I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS > or already in works. > > I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be > a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but > figuring out the all weather dome. > > It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it > has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. > > This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into > making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that > probably isn't as good a deal. > > It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with > credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). > > http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-s > hipping/311206_647449237.html > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
I hear firehouse has great... no I mean I need a substitute for team night on July 13 Can anyone trade? I will be out of town for that and the next weekend. Thanks Paul M.
I'm in town that weekend so I can be your substitute. How about you take August 24 when I'll be out of town. On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM, staranomr <pmacek@...> wrote: > ** > > > I hear firehouse has great... no I mean I need a substitute for team night > on July 13 Can anyone trade? I will be out of town for that and the next > weekend. Thanks Paul M. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The phone number in the directory is wrong so I can't call you. With less than 48 hours notice you are not "required" to go. If you want to go you can give me a call or respond directly to them. Note that this would be a paying group since they are not current members. If you call them be sure to mention the $50 plus $5 per person. It would be cheaper for Mason to re-join but I don't tell people that:-) George Klenklen <gmklen@...> 5:49 PM (17 hours ago) to dyoung8 Hi, My family are former club members and I have just returned from college. I would like to inquire about the availability of a reservation for Powell on sunday, June 8th. Is there a keyholder willing to run the Russinger? If not, what steps would I have to take to gain access to the telescopes under the rolling roof? I would be a party of 5 -6 people. Thank you, Mason Klenklen On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> wrote: > ** > > > David, > > It's my duty week. What time and how long? > > Mike > > > On Saturday, June 8, 2013, David Young wrote: > > > A club member has asked if he could bring people down for a night for 5 > or > > 6 family members at Powell on Sunday June 9. > > > > Anybody available? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'd advise against hosting a public web server at Powell. Better to push to another server. If you can push the weather/sky cam down onto something very modest (a rasperry pi might even suffice) it'll be cheaper and less concern over it being always on (power draw, heat buildup, etc...) Also less load on the Powell network uplink and easier to replicate at the DSS and Warko or even in member's back yards if they so choose. In the future it might be nice to either host a database of historical data or upload the data to databases already existing elsewhere. That would be much easier if hosting were remote to Powell. Here I'm thinking things like tallying meteors per evening, clear observing hours and when during the night tends to be clear, etc...in a database and/or uploading to survey databases elsewhere. On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > ** > > > Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., > > Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last > evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. > Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked in > them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? > > We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically > referring, I think. > > My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to incorporate > the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I need to hook > up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. > > Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), it > will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can > successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the > info to our existing server at askc.org. > > Jason. > > On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: > > Hi Jim, > > > > > > > > We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just trying to > > figure out the requirements and people to make it happen and go live on > the > > web. > > > > > > > > Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Jim > > Stephens > > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera > > > > > > > > > > > > I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS > > or already in works. > > > > I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be > > a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but > > figuring out the all weather dome. > > > > It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it > > has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. > > > > This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into > > making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that > > probably isn't as good a deal. > > > > It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with > > credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). > > > > > http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-s > > hipping/311206_647449237.html > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Let me know if you are ready for the software. Jackie B. 913-469-0135 -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Tieman Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 11:43 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] all sky camera I'd advise against hosting a public web server at Powell. Better to push to another server. If you can push the weather/sky cam down onto something very modest (a rasperry pi might even suffice) it'll be cheaper and less concern over it being always on (power draw, heat buildup, etc...) Also less load on the Powell network uplink and easier to replicate at the DSS and Warko or even in member's back yards if they so choose. In the future it might be nice to either host a database of historical data or upload the data to databases already existing elsewhere. That would be much easier if hosting were remote to Powell. Here I'm thinking things like tallying meteors per evening, clear observing hours and when during the night tends to be clear, etc...in a database and/or uploading to survey databases elsewhere. On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > ** > > > Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., > > Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last > evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. > Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked > in them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? > > We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically > referring, I think. > > My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to > incorporate the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I > need to hook up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. > > Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), > it will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can > successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the > info to our existing server at askc.org. > > Jason. > > On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: > > Hi Jim, > > > > > > > > We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just > > trying to figure out the requirements and people to make it happen > > and go live on > the > > web. > > > > > > > > Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > > Of > Jim > > Stephens > > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM > > To: askc > > Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera > > > > > > > > > > > > I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for > > DSS or already in works. > > > > I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it > > would be a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing > > anything but figuring out the all weather dome. > > > > It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. > > Optionally it has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. > > > > This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are > > into making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but > > that probably isn't as good a deal. > > > > It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem > > with credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). > > > > > http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM- > Free-s > > hipping/311206_647449237.html > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
> That will be great. Thanks Paul M. I'm in town that weekend so I can be your substitute. How about you take > August 24 when I'll be out of town. > > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM, staranomr <pmacek@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> I hear firehouse has great... no I mean I need a substitute for team >> night >> on July 13 Can anyone trade? I will be out of town for that and the >> next >> weekend. Thanks Paul M. >> >> >> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
David, We're set for this evening. Group arrives around 9:45 +/-. It does appear that our address was updated but not the number. If someone needs it, please email and I'll send direct. Would prefer not to broadcast via email. Thanks. Mike
Brian, I was already leaning towards hosting via our main website after posting my comment earlier today -- I thought more about getting a static IP vs. DynDNS, and the reliability of the AirCard link via Verizon Wireless and data caps, etc. What I have to figure out is the push/pull of the data. To do that, I plan to set up a web server initially and work out the data-gathering kinks. I'll start with some 'normal' system, but something like a RasPi is, I think, the better long-term implementation. The video feed from the all-sky 'should' work with RasPi. Once that's working OK in my "lab/basement", I'll work through the issues of the dynamic feed to the askc.org site, and work w/ Pat G on integrating with the main website askc.org. I'm thinking something like a sub-domain powellobservatory.askc.org or such. Thanks for your thoughts, keep 'em coming. Also, so as to not annoy others, if anyone is interested in keeping up with progress of this project, send me an email and we'll take this off the yahoo group. Jason. On 06/09/13 11:43, Brian Tieman wrote: > I'd advise against hosting a public web server at Powell. Better to push > to another server. If you can push the weather/sky cam down onto > something very modest (a rasperry pi might even suffice) it'll be cheaper > and less concern over it being always on (power draw, heat buildup, etc...) > Also less load on the Powell network uplink and easier to replicate at the > DSS and Warko or even in member's back yards if they so choose. > > In the future it might be nice to either host a database of historical data > or upload the data to databases already existing elsewhere. That would be > much easier if hosting were remote to Powell. Here I'm thinking things > like tallying meteors per evening, clear observing hours and when during > the night tends to be clear, etc...in a database and/or uploading to survey > databases elsewhere. > > > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., >> >> Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last >> evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. >> Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked in >> them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? >> >> We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically >> referring, I think. >> >> My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to incorporate >> the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I need to hook >> up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. >> >> Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), it >> will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can >> successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the >> info to our existing server at askc.org. >> >> Jason. >> >> On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: >>> Hi Jim, >>> >>> >>> >>> We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just trying to >>> figure out the requirements and people to make it happen and go live on >> the >>> web. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rick Henderson >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of >> Jim >>> Stephens >>> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM >>> To: askc >>> Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS >>> or already in works. >>> >>> I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be >>> a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but >>> figuring out the all weather dome. >>> >>> It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it >>> has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. >>> >>> This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into >>> making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that >>> probably isn't as good a deal. >>> >>> It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with >>> credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). >>> >>> >> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-s >>> hipping/311206_647449237.html >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Anytime that is good for you, I can have Matt come by your office if that's better, or by your house an evening? Jason. On 06/09/13 11:48, Jackie Beucher wrote: > Let me know if you are ready for the software. > > Jackie B. > 913-469-0135 > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian > Tieman > Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 11:43 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] all sky camera > > I'd advise against hosting a public web server at Powell. Better to push > to another server. If you can push the weather/sky cam down onto > something very modest (a rasperry pi might even suffice) it'll be cheaper > and less concern over it being always on (power draw, heat buildup, etc...) > Also less load on the Powell network uplink and easier to replicate at the > DSS and Warko or even in member's back yards if they so choose. > > In the future it might be nice to either host a database of historical data > or upload the data to databases already existing elsewhere. That would be > much easier if hosting were remote to Powell. Here I'm thinking things like > tallying meteors per evening, clear observing hours and when during the > night tends to be clear, etc...in a database and/or uploading to survey > databases elsewhere. > > > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., >> >> Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last >> evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. >> Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked >> in them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? >> >> We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically >> referring, I think. >> >> My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to >> incorporate the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I >> need to hook up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. >> >> Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), >> it will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can >> successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the >> info to our existing server at askc.org. >> >> Jason. >> >> On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: >>> Hi Jim, >>> >>> >>> >>> We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just >>> trying to figure out the requirements and people to make it happen >>> and go live on >> the >>> web. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rick Henderson >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf >>> Of >> Jim >>> Stephens >>> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM >>> To: askc >>> Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for >>> DSS or already in works. >>> >>> I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it >>> would be a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing >>> anything but figuring out the all weather dome. >>> >>> It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. >>> Optionally it has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be > subbed. >>> This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are >>> into making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but >>> that probably isn't as good a deal. >>> >>> It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem >>> with credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). >>> >>> >> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM- >> Free-s >>> hipping/311206_647449237.html >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Personally, I think keep the thread going here so others can keep up on the news. For those who don't care...it's very easy for them to hit the delete key! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jason <bmwjason@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:32:54 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Brian Tieman<bjtieman@...> Subject: Re: [ASKC] all sky camera Brian, I was already leaning towards hosting via our main website after posting my comment earlier today -- I thought more about getting a static IP vs. DynDNS, and the reliability of the AirCard link via Verizon Wireless and data caps, etc. What I have to figure out is the push/pull of the data. To do that, I plan to set up a web server initially and work out the data-gathering kinks. I'll start with some 'normal' system, but something like a RasPi is, I think, the better long-term implementation. The video feed from the all-sky 'should' work with RasPi. Once that's working OK in my "lab/basement", I'll work through the issues of the dynamic feed to the askc.org site, and work w/ Pat G on integrating with the main website askc.org. I'm thinking something like a sub-domain powellobservatory.askc.org or such. Thanks for your thoughts, keep 'em coming. Also, so as to not annoy others, if anyone is interested in keeping up with progress of this project, send me an email and we'll take this off the yahoo group. Jason. On 06/09/13 11:43, Brian Tieman wrote: > I'd advise against hosting a public web server at Powell. Better to push > to another server. If you can push the weather/sky cam down onto > something very modest (a rasperry pi might even suffice) it'll be cheaper > and less concern over it being always on (power draw, heat buildup, etc...) > Also less load on the Powell network uplink and easier to replicate at the > DSS and Warko or even in member's back yards if they so choose. > > In the future it might be nice to either host a database of historical data > or upload the data to databases already existing elsewhere. That would be > much easier if hosting were remote to Powell. Here I'm thinking things > like tallying meteors per evening, clear observing hours and when during > the night tends to be clear, etc...in a database and/or uploading to survey > databases elsewhere. > > > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., >> >> Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last >> evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. >> Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked in >> them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? >> >> We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically >> referring, I think. >> >> My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to incorporate >> the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I need to hook >> up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. >> >> Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), it >> will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can >> successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the >> info to our existing server at askc.org. >> >> Jason. >> >> On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: >>> Hi Jim, >>> >>> >>> >>> We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just trying to >>> figure out the requirements and people to make it happen and go live on >> the >>> web. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. >>> >>> >>> >>> Rick Henderson >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of >> Jim >>> Stephens >>> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM >>> To: askc >>> Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS >>> or already in works. >>> >>> I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be >>> a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but >>> figuring out the all weather dome. >>> >>> It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it >>> has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. >>> >>> This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into >>> making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that >>> probably isn't as good a deal. >>> >>> It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with >>> credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). >>> >>> >> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-s >>> hipping/311206_647449237.html >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was logging my comet observations from Saturday morning when I discovered that the calculated magnitude of Comet Lemmon for Saturday morning was 13.2. Apparently the comet is in a outburst then because I estimated it being magnitude 7 or 8. It was larger and brighter than PANSTARRS five hours before. You just can never predict what a comet will do. David Levy had it right! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Oh wow! Get out in the morning to see comet Lemmon. From the DSS its easy in 10x50's. I think it looks better than PANSTARRS right now! > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:42:12 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night > > Sky is nearly clear down here! > > No running water yet, but lots of good company! > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night > > Hey you! > > Get down here! > > About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. > > -scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
Hi Gary, Thanks for the report. Someday (night) we will get clear skies again. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of g Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 11:00 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] team 3 night We had 27 people and one new member join tonight. The clouds kept most away. Gary Martin. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Does anyone have an e-mail address for Debi Wadel? Thanks! -scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Is the comet going to be visible some time tonight or in the morning. If so, where should I look. Thanks Mary Sent from my iPad On Jun 9, 2013, at 10:11 PM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > I was logging my comet observations from Saturday morning when I discovered that the calculated magnitude of Comet Lemmon for Saturday morning was 13.2. > > Apparently the comet is in a outburst then because I estimated it being magnitude 7 or 8. It was larger and brighter than PANSTARRS five hours before. > > You just can never predict what a comet will do. > > David Levy had it right! > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Oh wow! Get out in the morning to see comet Lemmon. From the DSS its easy in 10x50's. I think it looks better than PANSTARRS right now! > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@... > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:42:12 > > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night > > > > Sky is nearly clear down here! > > > > No running water yet, but lots of good company! > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: s.kranz1@... > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 > > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night > > > > Hey you! > > > > Get down here! > > > > About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. > > > > -scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I didn't find her in the membership roster but I did find debiwadel@yahoo.com On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 10:55 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Does anyone have an e-mail address for Debi Wadel? > > Thanks! > -scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Beautiful night down here. Clear skies and not too much dew. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Mary: My Sky Safari software shows it just above M31 in the morning sky. About 8 to 10 degrees West of M31. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Mary <marysnider13@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2013 11:06 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS Friday night > > > > >Is the comet going to be visible some time tonight or in the morning. If so, where should I look. Thanks Mary > >Sent from my iPad > >On Jun 9, 2013, at 10:11 PM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > >> I was logging my comet observations from Saturday morning when I discovered that the calculated magnitude of Comet Lemmon for Saturday morning was 13.2. >> >> Apparently the comet is in a outburst then because I estimated it being magnitude 7 or 8. It was larger and brighter than PANSTARRS five hours before. >> >> You just can never predict what a comet will do. >> >> David Levy had it right! >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> > >> > Oh wow! Get out in the morning to see comet Lemmon. From the DSS its easy in 10x50's. I think it looks better than PANSTARRS right now! >> > >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: s.kranz1@... >> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:42:12 >> > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night >> > >> > Sky is nearly clear down here! >> > >> > No running water yet, but lots of good company! >> > >> > >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: s.kranz1@... >> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 >> > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night >> > >> > Hey you! >> > >> > Get down here! >> > >> > About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. >> > >> > -scott >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> >> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thank you Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 12:34 AM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > Mary: My Sky Safari software shows it just above M31 in the morning sky. About 8 to 10 degrees West of M31. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > >________________________________ > > From: Mary <marysnider13@...> > >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2013 11:06 PM > >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS Friday night > > > > > > > > > >Is the comet going to be visible some time tonight or in the morning. If so, where should I look. Thanks Mary > > > >Sent from my iPad > > > >On Jun 9, 2013, at 10:11 PM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > >> I was logging my comet observations from Saturday morning when I discovered that the calculated magnitude of Comet Lemmon for Saturday morning was 13.2. > >> > >> Apparently the comet is in a outburst then because I estimated it being magnitude 7 or 8. It was larger and brighter than PANSTARRS five hours before. > >> > >> You just can never predict what a comet will do. > >> > >> David Levy had it right! > >> > >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > >> > > >> > Oh wow! Get out in the morning to see comet Lemmon. From the DSS its easy in 10x50's. I think it looks better than PANSTARRS right now! > >> > > >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > >> > > >> > -----Original Message----- > >> > From: s.kranz1@... > >> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >> > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:42:12 > >> > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night > >> > > >> > Sky is nearly clear down here! > >> > > >> > No running water yet, but lots of good company! > >> > > >> > > >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > >> > > >> > -----Original Message----- > >> > From: s.kranz1@... > >> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >> > Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 > >> > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >> > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night > >> > > >> > Hey you! > >> > > >> > Get down here! > >> > > >> > About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. > >> > > >> > -scott > >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > >> > > >> > ------------------------------------ > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > ------------------------------------ > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links > >> > > >> > >> > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have raspberry pi's if you need one. Also a battery / solar backup power supply for the pi I'd spot to the project. Let me know on that. i can provide remote access immediately to one running raspian if you want to evaluate whether that is satisfactory. If you want some other distribution put up, I can send it to you, I'm out of town till the weekends. I was interested in the fact the camera had the 150 degree lens included; I tried to contact the guy thru the store site, and will follow up on getting that specifically. I'm guessing a 150 degree lens on a t mount would be interesting I don't know that the color camera is as interesting as the sky camera as their black and white one is if you want the whole package. Thanks jim On 6/9/2013 6:53 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Personally, I think keep the thread going here so others can keep up on the news. > > > > For those who don't care...it's very easy for them to hit the delete key! > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jason <bmwjason@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:32:54 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Cc: Brian Tieman<bjtieman@...> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] all sky camera > > > > Brian, I was already leaning towards hosting via our main website after > > posting my comment earlier today -- I thought more about getting a > > static IP vs. DynDNS, and the reliability of the AirCard link via > > Verizon Wireless and data caps, etc. What I have to figure out is the > > push/pull of the data. To do that, I plan to set up a web server > > initially and work out the data-gathering kinks. I'll start with some > > 'normal' system, but something like a RasPi is, I think, the better > > long-term implementation. The video feed from the all-sky 'should' work > > with RasPi. > > > > Once that's working OK in my "lab/basement", I'll work through the > > issues of the dynamic feed to the askc.org site, and work w/ Pat G on > > integrating with the main website askc.org. I'm thinking something like > > a sub-domain powellobservatory.askc.org or such. > > > > Thanks for your thoughts, keep 'em coming. > > > > Also, so as to not annoy others, if anyone is interested in keeping up > > with progress of this project, send me an email and we'll take this off > > the yahoo group. > > > > Jason. > > > > > > On 06/09/13 11:43, Brian Tieman wrote: > >> I'd advise against hosting a public web server at Powell. Better to push >> to another server. If you can push the weather/sky cam down onto >> something very modest (a rasperry pi might even suffice) it'll be cheaper >> and less concern over it being always on (power draw, heat buildup, etc...) >> Also less load on the Powell network uplink and easier to replicate at the >> DSS and Warko or even in member's back yards if they so choose. >> In the future it might be nice to either host a database of historical data >> or upload the data to databases already existing elsewhere. That would be >> much easier if hosting were remote to Powell. Here I'm thinking things >> like tallying meteors per evening, clear observing hours and when during >> the night tends to be clear, etc...in a database and/or uploading to survey >> databases elsewhere. >> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: >>> ** >>> Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., >>> Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last >>> evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. >>> Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked in >>> them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? >>> We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically >>> referring, I think. >>> My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to incorporate >>> the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I need to hook >>> up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. >>> Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), it >>> will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can >>> successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the >>> info to our existing server at askc.org. >>> Jason. >>> On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: >>>> Hi Jim, >>>> We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just trying to >>>> figure out the requirements and people to make it happen and go live on >>> the >>>> web. >>>> Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. >>>> Rick Henderson >>>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of >>> Jim >>>> Stephens >>>> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM >>>> To: askc >>>> Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera >>>> I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS >>>> or already in works. >>>> I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be >>>> a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but >>>> figuring out the all weather dome. >>>> It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it >>>> has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. >>>> This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into >>>> making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that >>>> probably isn't as good a deal. >>>> It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with >>>> credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). >>> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-s >>>> hipping/311206_647449237.html >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> ------------------------------------ >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >
Guide shows it this morning at 4.7 degrees west of M31. Best viewing starts around 3:00am. It's moving about 3/4 degree to the NNW each day. Around July 4th it will be on the W edge of Cassiopeia. Never know how bright it will be by then. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 22:34:12 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS Friday night Mary: My Sky Safari software shows it just above M31 in the morning sky. About 8 to 10 degrees West of M31. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: Mary <marysnider13@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2013 11:06 PM >Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS Friday night > > > > >Is the comet going to be visible some time tonight or in the morning. If so, where should I look. Thanks Mary > >Sent from my iPad > >On Jun 9, 2013, at 10:11 PM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > >> I was logging my comet observations from Saturday morning when I discovered that the calculated magnitude of Comet Lemmon for Saturday morning was 13.2. >> >> Apparently the comet is in a outburst then because I estimated it being magnitude 7 or 8. It was larger and brighter than PANSTARRS five hours before. >> >> You just can never predict what a comet will do. >> >> David Levy had it right! >> >> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> > >> > Oh wow! Get out in the morning to see comet Lemmon. From the DSS its easy in 10x50's. I think it looks better than PANSTARRS right now! >> > >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: s.kranz1@... >> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 00:42:12 >> > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday night >> > >> > Sky is nearly clear down here! >> > >> > No running water yet, but lots of good company! >> > >> > >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: s.kranz1@... >> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 22:21:48 >> > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night >> > >> > Hey you! >> > >> > Get down here! >> > >> > About 6 trailers here now and more keep coming in. >> > >> > -scott >> > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> >> > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope doesn't take color pictures? Interesting! Dan http://www.universetoday.com/102760/how-a-hubble-image-goes-from-photons-to-finished-beauty/
This is old technique. Before WW1 colored photos of extremely high quality were being made by photographing scenes through red, green and blue primary filters, then printing each image using complimentary dye. This was done on a registration frame, making the images coincide perfectly. Called tri-color or dye transfer, it produces the finest color renditions and archival prints. It was even done as movies, using beam splitters. This is the method used by Hubble. On Jun 10, 2013, at 11:59 AM, "danj" <gdj102356@...> wrote: > Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope doesn't take color pictures? > Interesting! Dan > http://www.universetoday.com/102760/how-a-hubble-image-goes-from-photons-to-finished-beauty/ > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thanks George! Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > This is old technique. Before WW1 colored photos of extremely high quality were being made by photographing scenes through red, green and blue primary filters, then printing each image using complimentary dye. This was done on a registration frame, making the images coincide perfectly. Called tri-color or dye transfer, it produces the finest color renditions and archival prints. It was even done as movies, using beam splitters. > > This is the method used by Hubble. > > > > On Jun 10, 2013, at 11:59 AM, "danj" <gdj102356@...> wrote: > > > Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope doesn't take color pictures? > > Interesting! Dan > > http://www.universetoday.com/102760/how-a-hubble-image-goes-from-photons-to-finished-beauty/ > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
Likewise, your digital color camera processes black and white images taken through filters, then processes them into color. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >________________________________ > From: danj <gdj102356@...> >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 11:59 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Hubble Images > > > > >Did you know the Hubble Space Telescope doesn't take color pictures? >Interesting! Dan >http://www.universetoday.com/102760/how-a-hubble-image-goes-from-photons-to-finished-beauty/ > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
METEOR ALERT: Sky watchers in North America might see an outburst of meteors during the early hours of June 11th when Earth passes through a stream of cometary debris last seen in 1930. Forecasters Peter Jenniskens (SETI Institute) and Esko Lyytinen (Helsinki, Finland) predict the return of the gamma Delphinid meteor shower this Tuesday morning around 08:30 UT (03:30 am CDT). The shower is expected to last no more than about 30 minutes with an unknown number of bright, fast meteors. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office will chat about the shower starting tonight at 10 PM CDT. <http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html> http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I need a substitute for my June 22 duty night at Powell as part of Dave Hudgins' Team #5. It looks like I am available to trade for any other Saturday night in July or August. Doug Spalding
Hi all, The KC Zoo has asked us to join their FOTZ family night on Sunday, June 23rd from 4 to 8 PM. For those of you who haven't done the zoo before, it's a fun time and since this is later in the afternoon, it shouldn't be a scorcher. We can use solar telescopes, meteorites, posters, astrophotography or pretty much anything you can think of or would like to help with. If you're interested, please email me directly at rhenderson1@.... I will be sending out more information as the date gets closer. Thanks! Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jason Forst is the coordinator on this project, although I'm sure he'd be willing to share the experience, learning, etc. with any and all interested parties. Jackie Beucher has also been a very generous sponsor of the project and Fred Bruenjes has offered his help and the All-Sky Cam is a product of his company. Jim's generosity is also very much appreciated and he has been a good friend to Powell and to the ASKC for as long as I've been in the club. Thank you all! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 1:39 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] all sky camera I have raspberry pi's if you need one. Also a battery / solar backup power supply for the pi I'd spot to the project. Let me know on that. i can provide remote access immediately to one running raspian if you want to evaluate whether that is satisfactory. If you want some other distribution put up, I can send it to you, I'm out of town till the weekends. I was interested in the fact the camera had the 150 degree lens included; I tried to contact the guy thru the store site, and will follow up on getting that specifically. I'm guessing a 150 degree lens on a t mount would be interesting I don't know that the color camera is as interesting as the sky camera as their black and white one is if you want the whole package. Thanks jim On 6/9/2013 6:53 PM, s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> wrote: > Personally, I think keep the thread going here so others can keep up on the news. > > > > For those who don't care...it's very easy for them to hit the delete key! > > > > > > Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jason <bmwjason@... <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> > > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:32:54 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Cc: Brian Tieman<bjtieman@... <mailto:bjtieman%40gmail.com> > > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] all sky camera > > > > Brian, I was already leaning towards hosting via our main website after > > posting my comment earlier today -- I thought more about getting a > > static IP vs. DynDNS, and the reliability of the AirCard link via > > Verizon Wireless and data caps, etc. What I have to figure out is the > > push/pull of the data. To do that, I plan to set up a web server > > initially and work out the data-gathering kinks. I'll start with some > > 'normal' system, but something like a RasPi is, I think, the better > > long-term implementation. The video feed from the all-sky 'should' work > > with RasPi. > > > > Once that's working OK in my "lab/basement", I'll work through the > > issues of the dynamic feed to the askc.org site, and work w/ Pat G on > > integrating with the main website askc.org. I'm thinking something like > > a sub-domain powellobservatory.askc.org or such. > > > > Thanks for your thoughts, keep 'em coming. > > > > Also, so as to not annoy others, if anyone is interested in keeping up > > with progress of this project, send me an email and we'll take this off > > the yahoo group. > > > > Jason. > > > > > > On 06/09/13 11:43, Brian Tieman wrote: > >> I'd advise against hosting a public web server at Powell. Better to push >> to another server. If you can push the weather/sky cam down onto >> something very modest (a rasperry pi might even suffice) it'll be cheaper >> and less concern over it being always on (power draw, heat buildup, etc...) >> Also less load on the Powell network uplink and easier to replicate at the >> DSS and Warko or even in member's back yards if they so choose. >> In the future it might be nice to either host a database of historical data >> or upload the data to databases already existing elsewhere. That would be >> much easier if hosting were remote to Powell. Here I'm thinking things >> like tallying meteors per evening, clear observing hours and when during >> the night tends to be clear, etc...in a database and/or uploading to survey >> databases elsewhere. >> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Jason <bmwjason@... <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> > wrote: >>> ** >>> Rick, Steve King, Jim Stephens, et.al., >>> Speaking of the all-sky camera that is (was) at Powell --- well, last >>> evening I looked around and couldn't find it in any of the drawers. >>> Steve had said it was "in the OD's drawer", Well, Roger and I looked in >>> them all and did not find it, did you already pick it up? >>> We don't have a camera for DSS, which is what Jim was specifically >>> referring, I think. >>> My plan is to build up a web server in the next few weeks to incorporate >>> the images from the all-sky cam and the weather station. I need to hook >>> up with Jackie B. re: software from Jen Winters. >>> Once I've got it working here in my 'lab' (euphemism for "basement"), it >>> will get deployed to Powell. I still have to work out if we can >>> successfully host a web server AT Powell, or if we'll need to feed the >>> info to our existing server at askc.org. >>> Jason. >>> On 06/08/13 21:46, Rick Henderson wrote: >>>> Hi Jim, >>>> We already have a Moonglow Technologies All-Sky Cam. We're just trying to >>>> figure out the requirements and people to make it happen and go live on >>> the >>>> web. >>>> Thanks for the information, though. Your input is always appreciated. >>>> Rick Henderson >>>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of >>> Jim >>>> Stephens >>>> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 1:28 PM >>>> To: askc >>>> Subject: [ASKC] all sky camera >>>> I know from some discussions that all sky cameras may be planned for DSS >>>> or already in works. >>>> I found this camera which is not super cheap, but looks like it would be >>>> a one stop unit if one wants an all sky camera w/o doing anything but >>>> figuring out the all weather dome. >>>> It has a 150 degree lens on it, which would cover the sky. Optionally it >>>> has a T mount thread on it and other lenses could be subbed. >>>> This same store also has a 6" F5 refractor glass set, if you are into >>>> making up your own instrument. Also an 8" newtonian mirror, but that >>>> probably isn't as good a deal. >>>> It is direct from China, but I think that would not be a problem with >>>> credit card fraud coverage to pay (or paypal). >>> http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ZWO-Astronomy-Camera-ASI120MM-Free-s >>>> hipping/311206_647449237.html >>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> ------------------------------------ >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Was anyone up this morning to "catch" any of the Gamma Dephinids? It was cloudy here in south KC. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] METEOR ALERT: gamma Delphinids METEOR ALERT: Sky watchers in North America might see an outburst of meteors during the early hours of June 11th when Earth passes through a stream of cometary debris last seen in 1930. Forecasters Peter Jenniskens (SETI Institute) and Esko Lyytinen (Helsinki, Finland) predict the return of the gamma Delphinid meteor shower this Tuesday morning around 08:30 UT (03:30 am CDT). The shower is expected to last no more than about 30 minutes with an unknown number of bright, fast meteors. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office will chat about the shower starting tonight at 10 PM CDT. <http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html> http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was cloudy and sprinkling here. Like a good little astronomer I got up at 3:00 to check the sky. On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > Was anyone up this morning to "catch" any of the Gamma Dephinids? It was > cloudy here in south KC. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] METEOR ALERT: gamma Delphinids > > > > > > METEOR ALERT: Sky watchers in North America might see an outburst of > meteors > during the early hours of June 11th when Earth passes through a stream of > cometary debris last seen in 1930. Forecasters Peter Jenniskens (SETI > Institute) and Esko Lyytinen (Helsinki, Finland) predict the return of the > gamma Delphinid meteor shower this Tuesday morning around 08:30 UT (03:30 > am > CDT). The shower is expected to last no more than about 30 minutes with an > unknown number of bright, fast meteors. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid > Environment Office will chat about the shower starting tonight at 10 PM > CDT. > <http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html> > http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Same here. A few breaks in the clouds but nothing visible. No other observers have reported sighting the predicted outburst: *NO METEOR OUTBURST?* So far we have received no reports of a predicted gamma Delphinid meteor outburst<http://www.amsmeteors.org/2013/06/a-repeat-of-the-gamma-delphinid-outburst/>on June 11th. If there was a stream of comet debris near Earth's orbit, either we missed it, or it was populated by meteoroids too small to produce naked-eye meteors Oh well. Mike On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 10:05 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > It was cloudy and sprinkling here. Like a good little astronomer I got up > at 3:00 to check the sky. > > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... > >wrote: > > > Was anyone up this morning to "catch" any of the Gamma Dephinids? It was > > cloudy here in south KC. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Mike > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:05 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] METEOR ALERT: gamma Delphinids > > > > > > > > > > > > METEOR ALERT: Sky watchers in North America might see an outburst of > > meteors > > during the early hours of June 11th when Earth passes through a stream of > > cometary debris last seen in 1930. Forecasters Peter Jenniskens (SETI > > Institute) and Esko Lyytinen (Helsinki, Finland) predict the return of > the > > gamma Delphinid meteor shower this Tuesday morning around 08:30 UT (03:30 > > am > > CDT). The shower is expected to last no more than about 30 minutes with > an > > unknown number of bright, fast meteors. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid > > Environment Office will chat about the shower starting tonight at 10 PM > > CDT. > > <http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html> > > http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a request for two star parties THIS week. They're asking for Thursday and Friday. The duty staff has already done a night this week on a last minute request from a new member so can we get someone else to take one of these? I can do Thursday but I'll be out of town on Friday. Please let me know asap. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David - I can help out this Friday night. I'll send you an e-mail. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > I have a request for two star parties THIS week. They're asking for > Thursday and Friday. The duty staff has already done a night this week on a > last minute request from a new member so can we get someone else to take > one of these? > > I can do Thursday but I'll be out of town on Friday. > > Please let me know asap. > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I will be there. If David isn't back, I will make arrangements to have his solar scope there with his permission. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:15 AM Subject: zoo Hi all, The KC Zoo has asked us to join their FOTZ family night on Sunday, June 23rd from 4 to 8 PM. For those of you who haven't done the zoo before, it's a fun time and since this is later in the afternoon, it shouldn't be a scorcher. We can use solar telescopes, meteorites, posters, astrophotography or pretty much anything you can think of or would like to help with. If you're interested, please email me directly at rhenderson1@kc.rr.com. I will be sending out more information as the date gets closer. Thanks! Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David and I already have Friday covered, if the group shows. Still no contact with the organizer. The person who answers the number given days no such person there. Mike On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, danj wrote: > David - I can help out this Friday night. I'll send you an e-mail. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <javascript:;>, David Young <youngmdavid@...> > wrote: > > > > I have a request for two star parties THIS week. They're asking for > > Thursday and Friday. The duty staff has already done a night this week > on a > > last minute request from a new member so can we get someone else to take > > one of these? > > > > I can do Thursday but I'll be out of town on Friday. > > > > Please let me know asap. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David and I already have Friday covered, if the group shows. Still no contact with the organizer. Unless this is a different group from the one listed three weeks ago? Mike On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, danj wrote: > David - I can help out this Friday night. I'll send you an e-mail. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > I have a request for two star parties THIS week. They're asking for > > Thursday and Friday. The duty staff has already done a night this week > on a > > last minute request from a new member so can we get someone else to take > > one of these? > > > > I can do Thursday but I'll be out of town on Friday. > > > > Please let me know asap. > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
By all means take the Max to the zoo. If David Neuenschwander shows up you can hand it off to him. I'll be back July 2. On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > ** > > > I will be there. If David isn't back, I will make arrangements to have > his solar scope there with his permission. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> > To: > Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:15 AM > Subject: zoo > > > > Hi all, > > The KC Zoo has asked us to join their FOTZ family night on Sunday, June > 23rd > from 4 to 8 PM. For those of you who haven't done the zoo before, it's a > fun time and since this is later in the afternoon, it shouldn't be a > scorcher. > > We can use solar telescopes, meteorites, posters, astrophotography or > pretty > much anything you can think of or would like to help with. > > If you're interested, please email me directly at rhenderson1@.... I > will be sending out more information as the date gets closer. > > Thanks! > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Provided the Sun shows for more than a few minutes. I am beginning to think that a clear sky is a myth. I asked Lebofsky if he had an empty roomin Tucson. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: zoo By all means take the Max to the zoo. If David Neuenschwander shows up you can hand it off to him. I'll be back July 2. On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > ** > > > I will be there. If David isn't back, I will make arrangements to have > his solar scope there with his permission. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: > Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:15 AM > Subject: zoo > > > > Hi all, > > The KC Zoo has asked us to join their FOTZ family night on Sunday, June > 23rd > from 4 to 8 PM. For those of you who haven't done the zoo before, it's a > fun time and since this is later in the afternoon, it shouldn't be a > scorcher. > > We can use solar telescopes, meteorites, posters, astrophotography or > pretty > much anything you can think of or would like to help with. > > If you're interested, please email me directly at rhenderson1@.... I > will be sending out more information as the date gets closer. > > Thanks! > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
How many of you out there still have your first telescope? Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, I do. An 8-inch Meade SCT I got for Christmas, 1988. But somewhat deceiving since it sat in my parent's basement for over 20 years before I got it back out again last spring. You never qualified this query to say, people who had completed just one AL observing program ;-) Then again, I bought a Celestron 120 XLT this winter, so it is not my first and only scope anymore! Cheers, |Dave ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:22 PM Subject: [ASKC] First Scope How many of you out there still have your first telescope? Thanks, Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I got my first scope for Christmas in 1955 and took it apart a week later to see how it worked. It took me a week to get the lenses back in the right order. I gave it away when I got a bigger one. The scope I really regret selling in a moment of poverty when I lived in the Chicago area was a 90 mm refractor on a GE. It was a great double star splitter! Epsilon Lyra was easy to resolve 4 stars. On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > How many of you out there still have your first telescope? > > Thanks, > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was thinking maybe we could have a "First Scope" night at Warko or Powell some time. Maybe even a few quick presentations at a GM by our more experience members relating their first scope to their present scope and what they have learned or viewed with each. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 3:51 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] First Scope I got my first scope for Christmas in 1955 and took it apart a week later to see how it worked. It took me a week to get the lenses back in the right order. I gave it away when I got a bigger one. The scope I really regret selling in a moment of poverty when I lived in the Chicago area was a 90 mm refractor on a GE. It was a great double star splitter! Epsilon Lyra was easy to resolve 4 stars. On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > How many of you out there still have your first telescope? > > Thanks, > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The sun is out here in Shawnee. I thought about getting the 120mm refractor out and taking a white light peek. They I decided to clean out the garage so I can get the hog inside. On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Provided the Sun shows for more than a few minutes. I am beginning to > think that a clear sky is a myth. I asked Lebofsky if he had an empty > room in Tucson. > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 1:43 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: zoo > > > By all means take the Max to the zoo. If David Neuenschwander shows up you > can hand it off to him. I'll be back July 2. > > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@... > >wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I will be there. If David isn't back, I will make arrangements to have > > his solar scope there with his permission. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > ________________________________ > > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > To: > > Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:15 AM > > Subject: zoo > > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > The KC Zoo has asked us to join their FOTZ family night on Sunday, June > > 23rd > > from 4 to 8 PM. For those of you who haven't done the zoo before, it's a > > fun time and since this is later in the afternoon, it shouldn't be a > > scorcher. > > > > We can use solar telescopes, meteorites, posters, astrophotography or > > pretty > > much anything you can think of or would like to help with. > > > > If you're interested, please email me directly at rhenderson1@.... > I > > will be sending out more information as the date gets closer. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> I might get the award. My first scope was from an ad in Popular Science, Edmunds, a chipped lens set, from which could be made a 50mm refractor with a Huygenian eyepiece. Required a paper towel tube, toilet paper roll tube, lots of masking tape, glue and two Listerine bottle caps. Objective was a chipped Plano/convex lens, EP was a pair of smaller Plano/convex lenses that were to be glued in the bottle caps, then the caps glued together. No mount, I steadied it by sitting on the ground and laying it across my J. C. Higgins bike seat. It worked and I'd trade any present scope for it now. c.1949. Kit cost 75 cents. 30x?
I do! Sent from my iPad On Jun 11, 2013, at 3:22 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > How many of you out there still have your first telescope? > > Thanks, > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 6/11/2013 2:32 PM, George Allen wrote: >> I might get the award. My first scope was from an ad in Popular Science, Edmunds, a chipped lens set, from which could be made a 50mm refractor with a Huygenian eyepiece. Required a paper towel tube, toilet paper roll tube, lots of masking tape, glue and two Listerine bottle caps. Objective was a chipped Plano/convex lens, EP was a pair of smaller Plano/convex lenses that were to be glued in the bottle caps, then the caps glued together. No mount, I steadied it by sitting on the ground and laying it across my J. C. Higgins bike seat. It worked and I'd trade any present scope for it now. c.1949. Kit cost 75 cents. 30x? > I remember the old Edmunds. In 2008 and 2009, I spent probably 500 bucks with them for fluorescence filters which went on an instrument at a company I worked at. They don't sell anything as a bargain anymore. The filters were anywhere from 50 to 100 depending on the complexity of the filter. Bandpass ones look like they are black unless you have a lot of the line they pass. anyway as to first scope, maybe Gil can remind me again, as I think he knew who my scope came from. I got one when my dad asked around and ended up talking to Bill Scurlock. Bill got hold of one from I think an estate, which was home built. It had a 1/4" steel round plate about 3' in diameter, with a mount made by welding 3" pipe on the plate. A 45' joint was used to get close to the angle to track the sky. it was a 6" pyrex mirror with a sticker on the back from Clausing for the coating. I managed to get an 8" F7 on the mount, but just. Oldest scope I have is probably an Apogee scope or the primary from Burt Beardslee's original 8". I think Mike Kelly may have the one I should have kept, an 8" built by Gil. He got either the primary or the mount, and Bob Follett got the scope (or the other way around). I say should have kept, in that I recall a couple of sessions observing at about 20 degrees outside in 30 mile / hr winds and the scope tracked well enough to photograph. The main excuse was lunar eclipse observations, and I think one of Bob Sandy's grazes. Sorry I can't attend anytime soon. I also could bring along the bits of the original Club 16 which is very similar to the 16 at UMKC in origin. jim
I was from 3-4, saw nothing. Mary Sent from my iPad On Jun 11, 2013, at 10:05 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > It was cloudy and sprinkling here. Like a good little astronomer I got up > at 3:00 to check the sky. > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com>wrote: > > > Was anyone up this morning to "catch" any of the Gamma Dephinids? It was > > cloudy here in south KC. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@...m] On Behalf Of Mike > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:05 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] METEOR ALERT: gamma Delphinids > > > > > > > > > > > > METEOR ALERT: Sky watchers in North America might see an outburst of > > meteors > > during the early hours of June 11th when Earth passes through a stream of > > cometary debris last seen in 1930. Forecasters Peter Jenniskens (SETI > > Institute) and Esko Lyytinen (Helsinki, Finland) predict the return of the > > gamma Delphinid meteor shower this Tuesday morning around 08:30 UT (03:30 > > am > > CDT). The shower is expected to last no more than about 30 minutes with an > > unknown number of bright, fast meteors. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid > > Environment Office will chat about the shower starting tonight at 10 PM > > CDT. > > <http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html> > > http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Might be some confusion because of a typo in the last line of my note..."says" not "days." --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> wrote: > > David and I already have Friday covered, if the group shows. Still no > contact with the organizer. The person who answers the number given days no > such person there. > > Mike > > On Tuesday, June 11, 2013, danj wrote: > > > David - I can help out this Friday night. I'll send you an e-mail. Dan > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <javascript:;>, David Young <youngmdavid@> > > wrote: > > > > > > I have a request for two star parties THIS week. They're asking for > > > Thursday and Friday. The duty staff has already done a night this week > > on a > > > last minute request from a new member so can we get someone else to take > > > one of these? > > > > > > I can do Thursday but I'll be out of town on Friday. > > > > > > Please let me know asap. > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Hate it when that happens. Perhaps we are experiencing a meteor drought instead of a meteor shower. Rick Henderson ---- Mary <marysnider13@...> wrote: > I was from 3-4, saw nothing. Mary > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jun 11, 2013, at 10:05 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > It was cloudy and sprinkling here. Like a good little astronomer I got up > > at 3:00 to check the sky. > > > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > > > > > Was anyone up this morning to "catch" any of the Gamma Dephinids? It was > > > cloudy here in south KC. > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike > > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:05 PM > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [ASKC] METEOR ALERT: gamma Delphinids > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > METEOR ALERT: Sky watchers in North America might see an outburst of > > > meteors > > > during the early hours of June 11th when Earth passes through a stream of > > > cometary debris last seen in 1930. Forecasters Peter Jenniskens (SETI > > > Institute) and Esko Lyytinen (Helsinki, Finland) predict the return of the > > > gamma Delphinid meteor shower this Tuesday morning around 08:30 UT (03:30 > > > am > > > CDT). The shower is expected to last no more than about 30 minutes with an > > > unknown number of bright, fast meteors. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid > > > Environment Office will chat about the shower starting tonight at 10 PM > > > CDT. > > > <http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html> > > > http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Let's remember to think about May 23, 2014 when earth passes through comet 209p linear's path. First time through the trail may be another bust or a storm! On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 7:22 PM, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hate it when that happens. > > Perhaps we are experiencing a meteor drought instead of a meteor shower. > > Rick Henderson > > > ---- Mary <marysnider13@...> wrote: > > I was from 3-4, saw nothing. Mary > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > On Jun 11, 2013, at 10:05 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > > It was cloudy and sprinkling here. Like a good little astronomer I got > up > > > at 3:00 to check the sky. > > > > > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... > >wrote: > > > > > > > Was anyone up this morning to "catch" any of the Gamma Dephinids? It > was > > > > cloudy here in south KC. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > Of Mike > > > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:05 PM > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > > Subject: [ASKC] METEOR ALERT: gamma Delphinids > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > METEOR ALERT: Sky watchers in North America might see an outburst of > > > > meteors > > > > during the early hours of June 11th when Earth passes through a > stream of > > > > cometary debris last seen in 1930. Forecasters Peter Jenniskens (SETI > > > > Institute) and Esko Lyytinen (Helsinki, Finland) predict the return > of the > > > > gamma Delphinid meteor shower this Tuesday morning around 08:30 UT > (03:30 > > > > am > > > > CDT). The shower is expected to last no more than about 30 minutes > with an > > > > unknown number of bright, fast meteors. Bill Cooke of NASA's > Meteoroid > > > > Environment Office will chat about the shower starting tonight at 10 > PM > > > > CDT. > > > > <http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html> > > > > http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/gamma_chat.html > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Joe and David. I'll be sending out more info next week. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 11:31 AM To: ASKC Subject: [ASKC] Re: zoo I will be there. If David isn't back, I will make arrangements to have his solar scope there with his permission. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > To: Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:15 AM Subject: zoo Hi all, The KC Zoo has asked us to join their FOTZ family night on Sunday, June 23rd from 4 to 8 PM. For those of you who haven't done the zoo before, it's a fun time and since this is later in the afternoon, it shouldn't be a scorcher. We can use solar telescopes, meteorites, posters, astrophotography or pretty much anything you can think of or would like to help with. If you're interested, please email me directly at rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> . I will be sending out more information as the date gets closer. Thanks! Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My dad , ASKC member, sent me this e-mail. He is north of St. Joe.
Went out around 9pm and came in at 4am saw a few meteors, saw a lot of stars but still have not found M81 or M82. Sure was a beautiful night.
Dad
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Same here. A few breaks in the clouds but nothing visible.
No other observers have reported sighting the predicted outburst:
*NO METEOR OUTBURST?* So far we have received no reports of a predicted gamma
Delphinid meteor
outburst<http://www.amsmeteors.org/2013/06/a-repeat-of-the-gamma-delphinid-outburst/>on
June 11th. If there was a stream of comet debris near Earth's orbit,
either we missed it, or it was populated by meteoroids too small to produce
naked-eye meteors
Oh well.
Mike
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Went down today and got the observing field mowed. Jim was down there gutting it out in the new rig. No hay is cut and no digging has begun. Did find ATV tracks going under our gate to the East then they across the field. No clue why, just saying it happened. Darrick
I have a request for a private night next week, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. A lady called today and asked if we might be able to host a night at Powell for her visiting astrophysicist son. The duty pair already has a night so this would need to be a volunteer. Let me know by tomorrow evening or contact Joe Wright. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am going to try to eek out as much of the new moon as I can. Anyone else going to be at the DSS tonight or this weekend? I will be there Thursday night Gene Williams
Gene, Are you at the DSS now? On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 7:55 AM, genogeno9999 <genogeno1@...> wrote: > ** > > > I am going to try to eek out as much of the new moon as I can. Anyone else > going to be at the DSS tonight or this weekend? I will be there Thursday > night > > Gene Williams > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Actually they need Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. Son won't be in town after all, just the grand kids. On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 10:34 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > I have a request for a private night next week, Monday, Tuesday or > Wednesday. A lady called today and asked if we might be able to host a > night at Powell for her visiting astrophysicist son. The duty pair already > has a night so this would need to be a volunteer. > > Let me know by tomorrow evening or contact Joe Wright. > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm hee for oe mlre night. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "genogeno9999" <genogeno1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 8:55:09 AM Subject: [ASKC] DSS Thursday Night? I am going to try to eek out as much of the new moon as I can. Anyone else going to be at the DSS tonight or this weekend? I will be there Thursday night Gene Williams ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Does anyone have a "surplus" lens company they would recommend that still prints a catalog of their lenses? I received a letter from an elderly gentleman without web access and some hearing loss living in a retirement home actively building his own eyepieces and Barlows. He used to deal with Surplus Shed in PA, but they have stopped printing a catalog. I assume he knows about Edmund Scientific, but chooses not to deal with them for some reason - possibly price.
Kinda short notice but Saturday evening is looking complicated for me and I think I'd better request a substitute. You don't have to be a keyholder for this. Reply here and/or to jay_manifold at yahoo dot com.
Kansas is cloud-free, except for the far northeastern edge. Go figure. Group will reschedule. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Let us speak of Edmund's. We all know about Norman Edmund and his company. But when he handed the reins to son Robert, a strange thing happened. The first catalog Robert published was different. It had a lot of the old stuff from his dad's day, but there were new items, non-astronomical, like edible men's underwear! This changed, probably as soon as Dad saw it. And the Earth still sails around the Sun. On Jun 13, 2013, at 4:07 PM, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote: > Does anyone have a "surplus" lens company they would recommend that still prints a catalog of their lenses? I received a letter from an elderly gentleman without web access and some hearing loss living in a retirement home actively building his own eyepieces and Barlows. > > He used to deal with Surplus Shed in PA, but they have stopped printing a catalog. I assume he knows about Edmund Scientific, but chooses not to deal with them for some reason - possibly price. > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Many thanks to Gary Nilges for volunteering. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Manifold" <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > > Kinda short notice but Saturday evening is looking complicated for me and I think I'd better request a substitute. You don't have to be a keyholder for this. Reply here and/or to jay_manifold at yahoo dot com. >
Had three cloud free nights (tue., wed. and thurs.). Good transparency with two night with good seeing and one just OK. Debbie and her husband were down Tuesday, spent Wednesday night alone and Thursday Gene Williams came down with his new (to him) 18" Obsession. Yesterday, three dogs from the neighbors came by and stayed all afternoon and evening. Were still there when I left this AM. Very friendly, but kind of in the way. Recommend we chain link fence the observing field....just kidding. First two nights were breezy, but not bad. No dew. The bugs were terrible. Anything with wings wanted to be my friend. Guessing the tall grass keeps them close to the observing field. Last night was calm and the bugs weren't bad at all. A few skeeters, but used the usual deterrents. Dew was heavy. Was nice to grab some photons after a three month interruption in observing. Hope to see more of you next new moon. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Gray Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:31 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS update Went down today and got the observing field mowed. Jim was down there gutting it out in the new rig. No hay is cut and no digging has begun. Did find ATV tracks going under our gate to the East then they across the field. No clue why, just saying it happened. Darrick ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Glad to hear you had some good viewing. I wanted to come down but just had too much family stuff get in the way. See you at the board meeting On Monday. Gary Sent from my iPad On Jun 14, 2013, at 1:35 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > Had three cloud free nights (tue., wed. and thurs.). Good transparency with > two night with good seeing and one just OK. Debbie and her husband were down > Tuesday, spent Wednesday night alone and Thursday Gene Williams came down > with his new (to him) 18" Obsession. Yesterday, three dogs from the > neighbors came by and stayed all afternoon and evening. Were still there > when I left this AM. Very friendly, but kind of in the way. Recommend we > chain link fence the observing field....just kidding. > > First two nights were breezy, but not bad. No dew. The bugs were terrible. > Anything with wings wanted to be my friend. Guessing the tall grass keeps > them close to the observing field. Last night was calm and the bugs weren't > bad at all. A few skeeters, but used the usual deterrents. Dew was heavy. > Was nice to grab some photons after a three month interruption in observing. > > Hope to see more of you next new moon. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:31 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS update > > Went down today and got the observing field mowed. Jim was down there > gutting it out in the new rig. No hay is cut and no digging has begun. Did > find ATV tracks going under our gate to the East then they across the field. > No clue why, just saying it happened. > Darrick > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
does anyone have the log on stuff for the calendar site? I don't have it at work. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David Neuenschwander Mike Stewart Tonight's group called to confirm Wednesday decision to cancel tonight. Take the night off. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, Thanks for confirmation. Clouds. Phooey. Mike On Friday, June 14, 2013, Joseph Wright wrote: > David Neuenschwander > Mike Stewart > > Tonight's group called to confirm Wednesday decision to cancel tonight. > > Take the night off. > > Joe > > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Finally found it buried in the paper pile.
Joe
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Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 3:32 PM
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does anyone have the log on stuff for the calendar site?
I don't have it at work.
Joe
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Member and askc On Jun 14, 2013 4:32 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > does anyone have the log on stuff for the calendar site? > > I don't have it at work. > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thank you Jim for setting me up with the internet service at this DSS. Very handy since I use Google Voice for texting (I get no cell service at the DSS except for hit and miss). The texts go through flawlessly and it's nice to see the weather radar, etc. Thursday night was great despite the dew, and Friday night was windy and quite a few clouds. Watched the waxing moon just to check out the optics, then the clouds moved in with sucker holes after the moon set around midnight. Wind was around 15mph all night, seeing was not good due to the turbulence aloft, went to bed after the sky become overcast at 3am. No dew of course because of the wind, and probably too hot anyway. It just never really cooled down at all on Friday night. Woke up to a small 10 minute thunderstorm. The dogs finally left after you left on Friday morning (only after I drove to Butler to get dinner). I think they would still be there if I hadn't left for awhile! See you next mew moon... Gene Williams --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > Had three cloud free nights (tue., wed. and thurs.). Good transparency with > two night with good seeing and one just OK. Debbie and her husband were down > Tuesday, spent Wednesday night alone and Thursday Gene Williams came down > with his new (to him) 18" Obsession. Yesterday, three dogs from the > neighbors came by and stayed all afternoon and evening. Were still there > when I left this AM. Very friendly, but kind of in the way. Recommend we > chain link fence the observing field....just kidding. > > First two nights were breezy, but not bad. No dew. The bugs were terrible. > Anything with wings wanted to be my friend. Guessing the tall grass keeps > them close to the observing field. Last night was calm and the bugs weren't > bad at all. A few skeeters, but used the usual deterrents. Dew was heavy. > Was nice to grab some photons after a three month interruption in observing. > > Hope to see more of you next new moon. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:31 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS update > > Went down today and got the observing field mowed. Jim was down there > gutting it out in the new rig. No hay is cut and no digging has begun. Did > find ATV tracks going under our gate to the East then they across the field. > No clue why, just saying it happened. > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >
Regarding the dogs... If you ignore them, they usually will go home after a while. If you pet them, or pay them attention, they'll be your friends all night long. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "genogeno9999" <genogeno1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:41:50 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS update Thank you Jim for setting me up with the internet service at this DSS. Very handy since I use Google Voice for texting (I get no cell service at the DSS except for hit and miss). The texts go through flawlessly and it's nice to see the weather radar, etc. Thursday night was great despite the dew, and Friday night was windy and quite a few clouds. Watched the waxing moon just to check out the optics, then the clouds moved in with sucker holes after the moon set around midnight. Wind was around 15mph all night, seeing was not good due to the turbulence aloft, went to bed after the sky become overcast at 3am. No dew of course because of the wind, and probably too hot anyway. It just never really cooled down at all on Friday night. Woke up to a small 10 minute thunderstorm. The dogs finally left after you left on Friday morning (only after I drove to Butler to get dinner). I think they would still be there if I hadn't left for awhile! See you next mew moon... Gene Williams --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > > Had three cloud free nights (tue., wed. and thurs.). Good transparency with > two night with good seeing and one just OK. Debbie and her husband were down > Tuesday, spent Wednesday night alone and Thursday Gene Williams came down > with his new (to him) 18" Obsession. Yesterday, three dogs from the > neighbors came by and stayed all afternoon and evening. Were still there > when I left this AM. Very friendly, but kind of in the way. Recommend we > chain link fence the observing field....just kidding. > > First two nights were breezy, but not bad. No dew. The bugs were terrible. > Anything with wings wanted to be my friend. Guessing the tall grass keeps > them close to the observing field. Last night was calm and the bugs weren't > bad at all. A few skeeters, but used the usual deterrents. Dew was heavy. > Was nice to grab some photons after a three month interruption in observing. > > Hope to see more of you next new moon. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gray > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:31 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS update > > Went down today and got the observing field mowed. Jim was down there > gutting it out in the new rig. No hay is cut and no digging has begun. Did > find ATV tracks going under our gate to the East then they across the field. > No clue why, just saying it happened. > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott, this response is true of more than just dogs. insert emoticon smiley face just to prevent misintepretation On Jun 15, 2013, at 1:52 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Regarding the dogs... > > If you ignore them, they usually will go home after a while. If you pet them, or pay them attention, they'll be your friends all night long. > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "genogeno9999" <genogeno1@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:41:50 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS update > > > > Thank you Jim for setting me up with the internet service at this DSS. Very handy since I use Google Voice for texting (I get no cell service at the DSS except for hit and miss). The texts go through flawlessly and it's nice to see the weather radar, etc. Thursday night was great despite the dew, and Friday night was windy and quite a few clouds. Watched the waxing moon just to check out the optics, then the clouds moved in with sucker holes after the moon set around midnight. Wind was around 15mph all night, seeing was not good due to the turbulence aloft, went to bed after the sky become overcast at 3am. No dew of course because of the wind, and probably too hot anyway. It just never really cooled down at all on Friday night. Woke up to a small 10 minute thunderstorm. > > The dogs finally left after you left on Friday morning (only after I drove to Butler to get dinner). I think they would still be there if I hadn't left for awhile! See you next mew moon... > > Gene Williams > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: >> >> Had three cloud free nights (tue., wed. and thurs.). Good transparency with >> two night with good seeing and one just OK. Debbie and her husband were down >> Tuesday, spent Wednesday night alone and Thursday Gene Williams came down >> with his new (to him) 18" Obsession. Yesterday, three dogs from the >> neighbors came by and stayed all afternoon and evening. Were still there >> when I left this AM. Very friendly, but kind of in the way. Recommend we >> chain link fence the observing field....just kidding. >> >> First two nights were breezy, but not bad. No dew. The bugs were terrible. >> Anything with wings wanted to be my friend. Guessing the tall grass keeps >> them close to the observing field. Last night was calm and the bugs weren't >> bad at all. A few skeeters, but used the usual deterrents. Dew was heavy. >> Was nice to grab some photons after a three month interruption in observing. >> >> Hope to see more of you next new moon. >> >> Jim >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Gray >> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:31 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ASKC] DSS update >> >> Went down today and got the observing field mowed. Jim was down there >> gutting it out in the new rig. No hay is cut and no digging has begun. Did >> find ATV tracks going under our gate to the East then they across the field. >> No clue why, just saying it happened. >> Darrick >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Gene: Glad the Wifi was helpful. Thanks for joining the Wifi group. I gave no attention to the dogs except when they got in the way. No petting or feeding. They stayed under my RV all afternoon and hang around all night. Were still there in the AM when I was getting ready to leave. Used to only be two, but nowthere are three of the same breed. Cut and friendly....but kind of a nuisance. Jim -----Original Message----- From: George Allen Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 2:13 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS update Scott, this response is true of more than just dogs. insert emoticon smiley face just to prevent misintepretation On Jun 15, 2013, at 1:52 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Regarding the dogs... > > If you ignore them, they usually will go home after a while. If you pet > them, or pay them attention, they'll be your friends all night long. > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "genogeno9999" <genogeno1@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:41:50 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS update > > > > Thank you Jim for setting me up with the internet service at this DSS. > Very handy since I use Google Voice for texting (I get no cell service at > the DSS except for hit and miss). The texts go through flawlessly and > it's nice to see the weather radar, etc. Thursday night was great despite > the dew, and Friday night was windy and quite a few clouds. Watched the > waxing moon just to check out the optics, then the clouds moved in with > sucker holes after the moon set around midnight. Wind was around 15mph > all night, seeing was not good due to the turbulence aloft, went to bed > after the sky become overcast at 3am. No dew of course because of the > wind, and probably too hot anyway. It just never really cooled down at > all on Friday night. Woke up to a small 10 minute thunderstorm. > > The dogs finally left after you left on Friday morning (only after I drove > to Butler to get dinner). I think they would still be there if I hadn't > left for awhile! See you next mew moon... > > Gene Williams > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: >> >> Had three cloud free nights (tue., wed. and thurs.). Good transparency >> with >> two night with good seeing and one just OK. Debbie and her husband were >> down >> Tuesday, spent Wednesday night alone and Thursday Gene Williams came down >> with his new (to him) 18" Obsession. Yesterday, three dogs from the >> neighbors came by and stayed all afternoon and evening. Were still there >> when I left this AM. Very friendly, but kind of in the way. Recommend we >> chain link fence the observing field....just kidding. >> >> First two nights were breezy, but not bad. No dew. The bugs were >> terrible. >> Anything with wings wanted to be my friend. Guessing the tall grass keeps >> them close to the observing field. Last night was calm and the bugs >> weren't >> bad at all. A few skeeters, but used the usual deterrents. Dew was heavy. >> Was nice to grab some photons after a three month interruption in >> observing. >> >> Hope to see more of you next new moon. >> >> Jim >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Gray >> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:31 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ASKC] DSS update >> >> Went down today and got the observing field mowed. Jim was down there >> gutting it out in the new rig. No hay is cut and no digging has begun. >> Did >> find ATV tracks going under our gate to the East then they across the >> field. >> No clue why, just saying it happened. >> Darrick >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Well I spoke with our contractor this morning and it does not look good. here at the house (archie) we have recieved about .8". So with that knowledge and the NWS feedback, he will start digging thursday with dry skies the next two days. We WILL get there, just not today. Darrick
HEY, DID ANYONE RESPONDE TO THIS MESSAGE DAVID SENT OUT LAST WEEK?
I NEED TO LET THE COUPLE TO THE STATUS.
THANKS,
JOE
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:23 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Powell next week
Actually they need Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. Son won't be in
town after all, just the grand kids.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 10:34 PM, David Young <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a request for a private night next week, Monday, Tuesday or
> Wednesday. A lady called today and asked if we might be able to host a
> night at Powell for her visiting astrophysicist son. The duty pair already
> has a night so this would need to be a volunteer.
>
> Let me know by tomorrow evening or contact Joe Wright.
>
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I was afraid it was going to be too wet! Maybe I'll be home by the time it dires out. Saw som he lynn coos today (highland cows) driving from Sterling to Ft. Augustus. Off to the castle and Loch Ness tomorrow. Hope the water projects goes well. I assume you got the fittings? On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > Well I spoke with our contractor this morning and it does not look good. > here at the house (archie) we have recieved about .8". So with that > knowledge and the NWS feedback, he will start digging thursday with dry > skies the next two days. We WILL get there, just not today. > > Darrick > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey, swing by Glasgow and say "HI" to my Allen cousins. You will find them amidst said coos. Tell'um they should have left when me great grand daddy split, February 1851. He lived about 20 miles south of town. You ain't a man till you devoured a bowl of HAGGIS! George (named for the dragon slayer and protector of Fair Maidens) On Jun 17, 2013, at 1:40 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > I was afraid it was going to be too wet! Maybe I'll be home by the time it > dires out. Saw som he lynn coos today (highland cows) driving from Sterling > to Ft. Augustus. Off to the castle and Loch Ness tomorrow. Hope the water > projects goes well. I assume you got the fittings? > > On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > >> Well I spoke with our contractor this morning and it does not look good. >> here at the house (archie) we have recieved about .8". So with that >> knowledge and the NWS feedback, he will start digging thursday with dry >> skies the next two days. We WILL get there, just not today. >> >> Darrick >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
I could do Wednesday or Thursday.
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:50 am
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Powell next week DID ANYONE RESPOND
HEY, DID ANYONE RESPONDE TO THIS MESSAGE DAVID SENT OUT LAST WEEK?
I NEED TO LET THE COUPLE TO THE STATUS.
THANKS,
JOE
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
________________________________
From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:23 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Powell next week
Actually they need Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. Son won't be in
town after all, just the grand kids.
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Hi everyone, We could still use a few more volunteers for this Sunday's Friends of the Zoo Family Night at the KC Zoo. If you are interested in bringing a telescope, binoculars, pictures, meteorites or just hanging out and helping, please let me know by this Thursday at the latest. The zoo has been a very good supporter of the ASKC and so a good turnout of volunteers goes a long way towards reciprocating. If you can help, please email me directly at rhenderson1@.... Thanks! Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Flying out of Glasgow tomorrow evening but won't gave time to look any one. Soooo...the ugly and good looking maidens are on their own? On Jun 17, 2013 8:28 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > Hey, swing by Glasgow and say "HI" to my Allen cousins. You will find > them amidst said coos. Tell'um they should have left when me great grand > daddy split, February 1851. He lived about 20 miles south of town. > > You ain't a man till you devoured a bowl of HAGGIS! > > George (named for the dragon slayer and protector of Fair Maidens) > > On Jun 17, 2013, at 1:40 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > I was afraid it was going to be too wet! Maybe I'll be home by the time > it > > dires out. Saw som he lynn coos today (highland cows) driving from > Sterling > > to Ft. Augustus. Off to the castle and Loch Ness tomorrow. Hope the > water > > projects goes well. I assume you got the fittings? > > > > On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > >> Well I spoke with our contractor this morning and it does not look good. > >> here at the house (archie) we have recieved about .8". So with that > >> knowledge and the NWS feedback, he will start digging thursday with dry > >> skies the next two days. We WILL get there, just not today. > >> > >> Darrick > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------------ > >> > >> > >> > >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick:
Will you post the particulars such as time, meeting place, entrance via, parking (do we drive in again)....yada, yada..
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
________________________________
From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 9:49 PM
Subject: [ASKC] KC Zoo this Sunday
Hi everyone,
We could still use a few more volunteers for this Sunday's Friends of the
Zoo Family Night at the KC Zoo. If you are interested in bringing a
telescope, binoculars, pictures, meteorites or just hanging out and helping,
please let me know by this Thursday at the latest.
The zoo has been a very good supporter of the ASKC and so a good turnout of
volunteers goes a long way towards reciprocating.
If you can help, please email me directly at mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com.
Thanks!
Rick Henderson
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A friend sent me this video. vimeo.com66641648 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On for Thursday. Small group, just their family and maybe some of the kids' friends. Really want to see Saturn, pretty sure we can make that happen. The more the merrier...
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:50 am
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Powell next week DID ANYONE RESPOND
HEY, DID ANYONE RESPONDE TO THIS MESSAGE DAVID SENT OUT LAST WEEK?
I NEED TO LET THE COUPLE TO THE STATUS.
THANKS,
JOE
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
________________________________
From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:23 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Powell next week
Actually they need Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. Son won't be in
town after all, just the grand kids.
On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 10:34 PM, David Young <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com>; wrote:
> I have a request for a private night next week, Monday, Tuesday or
> Wednesday. A lady called today and asked if we might be able to host a
> night at Powell for her visiting astrophysicist son. The duty pair already
> has a night so this would need to be a volunteer.
>
> Let me know by tomorrow evening or contact Joe Wright.
>
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Opps, I don't know how this computer thing works. You can google the address to get where the video is. John ________________________________ From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:26 AM Subject: [ASKC] Galaxies A friend sent me this video. vimeo.com66641648 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
To share stuff like this select the whole address in the URL bar at the top. Copy and paste that. Let's see if it works:
http://vimeo.com/66641648
Thanks, this is pretty cool!
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 9:52 am
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galaxies
Opps, I don't know how this computer thing works. You can google the address to get where the video is.
John
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From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:26 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Galaxies
A friend sent me this video.
vimeo.com66641648
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Joe, Not a problem. I will send out the full details either later today or sometime on Wednesday after I talk with the zoo folks again to finalize details. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:19 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] KC Zoo this Sunday Rick: Will you post the particulars such as time, meeting place, entrance via, parking (do we drive in again)....yada, yada.. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 9:49 PM Subject: [ASKC] KC Zoo this Sunday Hi everyone, We could still use a few more volunteers for this Sunday's Friends of the Zoo Family Night at the KC Zoo. If you are interested in bringing a telescope, binoculars, pictures, meteorites or just hanging out and helping, please let me know by this Thursday at the latest. The zoo has been a very good supporter of the ASKC and so a good turnout of volunteers goes a long way towards reciprocating. If you can help, please email me directly at mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com. Thanks! Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
When it comes to computers I sometimes feel like one of the monkeys trying to type the works of Shakespeare. John ________________________________ From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galaxies To share stuff like this select the whole address in the URL bar at the top. Copy and paste that. Let's see if it works: http://vimeo.com/66641648 Thanks, this is pretty cool! David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 9:52 am Subject: Re: [ASKC] Galaxies Opps, I don't know how this computer thing works. You can google the address to get where the video is. John ________________________________ From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:26 AM Subject: [ASKC] Galaxies A friend sent me this video. vimeo.com66641648 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Is there any history of the ASKC included in Membership Packets or anything available to members who want to know more? Is this worth having on the ASKC web site? Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION PASADENA, CALIF. 91109 PHONE 818-354-5011 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov Jia-Rui C. Cook 818-354-0850 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. jccook@... Dwayne Brown 202-358-1726 NASA Headquarters, Washington dwayne.c.brown@... News release: 2013-204 June 18, 2013 Cassini Probe to Take Photo of Earth From Deep Space The full version of this story with accompanying images is at: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2013-204&cid=release_2013-204 PASADENA, Calif. – NASA's Cassini spacecraft, now exploring Saturn, will take a picture of our home planet from a distance of hundreds of millions of miles on July 19. NASA is inviting the public to help acknowledge the historic interplanetary portrait as it is being taken. Earth will appear as a small, pale blue dot between the rings of Saturn in the image, which will be part of a mosaic, or multi-image portrait, of the Saturn system Cassini is composing. "While Earth will be only about a pixel in size from Cassini's vantage point 898 million [1.44 billion kilometers] away, the team is looking forward to giving the world a chance to see what their home looks like from Saturn," said Linda Spilker, Cassini project scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. "We hope you'll join us in waving at Saturn from Earth, so we can commemorate this special opportunity." Cassini will start obtaining the Earth part of the mosaic at 2:27 p.m. PDT (5:27 p.m. EDT or 21:27 UTC) and end about 15 minutes later, all while Saturn is eclipsing the sun from Cassini's point of view. The spacecraft's unique vantage point in Saturn's shadow will provide a special scientific opportunity to look at the planet's rings. At the time of the photo, North America and part of the Atlantic Ocean will be in sunlight. Unlike two previous Cassini eclipse mosaics of the Saturn system in 2006, which captured Earth, and another in 2012, the July 19 image will be the first to capture the Saturn system with Earth in natural color, as human eyes would see it. It also will be the first to capture Earth and its moon with Cassini's highest-resolution camera. The probe's position will allow it to turn its cameras in the direction of the sun, where Earth will be, without damaging the spacecraft's sensitive detectors. "Ever since we caught sight of the Earth among the rings of Saturn in September 2006 in a mosaic that has become one of Cassini's most beloved images, I have wanted to do it all over again, only better," said Carolyn Porco, Cassini imaging team lead at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colo. "This time, I wanted to turn the entire event into an opportunity for everyone around the globe to savor the uniqueness of our planet and the preciousness of the life on it." Porco and her imaging team associates examined Cassini's planned flight path for the remainder of its Saturn mission in search of a time when Earth would not be obstructed by Saturn or its rings. Working with other Cassini team members, they found the July 19 opportunity would permit the spacecraft to spend time in Saturn's shadow to duplicate the views from earlier in the mission to collect both visible and infrared imagery of the planet and its ring system. "Looking back towards the sun through the rings highlights the tiniest of ring particles, whose width is comparable to the thickness of hair and which are difficult to see from ground-based telescopes," said Matt Hedman, a Cassini science team member based at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and a member of the rings working group. "We're particularly interested in seeing the structures within Saturn's dusty E ring, which is sculpted by the activity of the geysers on the moon Enceladus, Saturn's magnetic field and even solar radiation pressure." This latest image will continue a NASA legacy of space-based images of our fragile home, including the 1968 "Earthrise" image taken by the Apollo 8 moon mission from about 240,000 miles (380,000 kilometers) away and the 1990 "Pale Blue Dot" image taken by Voyager 1 from about 4 billion miles (6 billion kilometers) away. The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. JPL manages the Cassini-Huygens mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington, and designed, developed and assembled the Cassini orbiter and its two onboard cameras. The imaging team consists of scientists from the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. The imaging operations center is based at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colo. To learn more about the public outreach activities associated with the taking of the image, visit: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/waveatsaturn . For more information about Cassini, visit http://www.nasa.gov/cassini and http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov . -end- To remove yourself from this mailing, please go to http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=7oIKKYOuH6LCLOMCE&s=gmKWKcNXIkKYJcPYKxG&m=gkJPL7MUIkIWLkL To remove yourself from all mailings from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, please go to http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=arKQL7PGJ9KIJYOPG&s=gmKWKcNXIkKYJcPYKxG&m=gkJPL7MUIkIWLkL _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very cool! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE > JET PROPULSION LABORATORY > CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > PASADENA, CALIF. 91109 PHONE 818-354-5011 > http://www.jpl.nasa.gov > > Jia-Rui C. Cook 818-354-0850 > Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. > jccook@... > > Dwayne Brown 202-358-1726 > NASA Headquarters, Washington > dwayne.c.brown@... > > News release: 2013-204 June 18, 2013 > > Cassini Probe to Take Photo of Earth From Deep Space > > The full version of this story with accompanying images is at: > http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2013-204&cid=release_2013-204 > > PASADENA, Calif. " NASA's Cassini spacecraft, now exploring Saturn, will take a picture of our > home planet from a distance of hundreds of millions of miles on July 19. NASA is inviting the public > to help acknowledge the historic interplanetary portrait as it is being taken. > > Earth will appear as a small, pale blue dot between the rings of Saturn in the image, which will be > part of a mosaic, or multi-image portrait, of the Saturn system Cassini is composing. > > "While Earth will be only about a pixel in size from Cassini's vantage point 898 million [1.44 billion > kilometers] away, the team is looking forward to giving the world a chance to see what their home > looks like from Saturn," said Linda Spilker, Cassini project scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion > Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. "We hope you'll join us in waving at Saturn from Earth, so we can > commemorate this special opportunity." > > Cassini will start obtaining the Earth part of the mosaic at 2:27 p.m. PDT (5:27 p.m. EDT or 21:27 > UTC) and end about 15 minutes later, all while Saturn is eclipsing the sun from Cassini's point of > view. The spacecraft's unique vantage point in Saturn's shadow will provide a special scientific > opportunity to look at the planet's rings. At the time of the photo, North America and part of the > Atlantic Ocean will be in sunlight. > > Unlike two previous Cassini eclipse mosaics of the Saturn system in 2006, which captured Earth, and > another in 2012, the July 19 image will be the first to capture the Saturn system with Earth in natural > color, as human eyes would see it. It also will be the first to capture Earth and its moon with Cassini's > highest-resolution camera. The probe's position will allow it to turn its cameras in the direction of the > sun, where Earth will be, without damaging the spacecraft's sensitive detectors. > > "Ever since we caught sight of the Earth among the rings of Saturn in September 2006 in a mosaic > that has become one of Cassini's most beloved images, I have wanted to do it all over again, only > better," said Carolyn Porco, Cassini imaging team lead at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, > Colo. "This time, I wanted to turn the entire event into an opportunity for everyone around the globe > to savor the uniqueness of our planet and the preciousness of the life on it." > > Porco and her imaging team associates examined Cassini's planned flight path for the remainder of its > Saturn mission in search of a time when Earth would not be obstructed by Saturn or its rings. > Working with other Cassini team members, they found the July 19 opportunity would permit the > spacecraft to spend time in Saturn's shadow to duplicate the views from earlier in the mission to > collect both visible and infrared imagery of the planet and its ring system. > > "Looking back towards the sun through the rings highlights the tiniest of ring particles, whose width > is comparable to the thickness of hair and which are difficult to see from ground-based telescopes," > said Matt Hedman, a Cassini science team member based at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., and a > member of the rings working group. "We're particularly interested in seeing the structures within > Saturn's dusty E ring, which is sculpted by the activity of the geysers on the moon Enceladus, Saturn's > magnetic field and even solar radiation pressure." > > This latest image will continue a NASA legacy of space-based images of our fragile home, including > the 1968 "Earthrise" image taken by the Apollo 8 moon mission from about 240,000 miles (380,000 > kilometers) away and the 1990 "Pale Blue Dot" image taken by Voyager 1 from about 4 billion miles > (6 billion kilometers) away. > > The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the > Italian Space Agency. JPL manages the Cassini-Huygens mission for NASA's Science Mission > Directorate in Washington, and designed, developed and assembled the Cassini orbiter and its two > onboard cameras. The imaging team consists of scientists from the United States, the United > Kingdom, France and Germany. The imaging operations center is based at the Space Science Institute > in Boulder, Colo. > > To learn more about the public outreach activities associated with the taking of the image, visit: > http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/waveatsaturn . > > For more information about Cassini, visit http://www.nasa.gov/cassini and > http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov . > > -end- > > To remove yourself from this mailing, please go to http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=7oIKKYOuH6LCLOMCE&s=gmKWKcNXIkKYJcPYKxG&m=gkJPL7MUIkIWLkL > > To remove yourself from all mailings from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, please go to http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=arKQL7PGJ9KIJYOPG&s=gmKWKcNXIkKYJcPYKxG&m=gkJPL7MUIkIWLkL > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. 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Confirming my Wife and I (Sarah and David Stewart) still plan on helping out. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Joe, > > > > Not a problem. > > > > I will send out the full details either later today or sometime on Wednesday after I talk with the zoo folks again to finalize details. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright > Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 8:19 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] KC Zoo this Sunday > > > > > > Rick: > > Will you post the particulars such as time, meeting place, entrance via, parking (do we drive in again)....yada, yada.. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > ________________________________ > From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 9:49 PM > Subject: [ASKC] KC Zoo this Sunday > > > > Hi everyone, > > We could still use a few more volunteers for this Sunday's Friends of the > Zoo Family Night at the KC Zoo. If you are interested in bringing a > telescope, binoculars, pictures, meteorites or just hanging out and helping, > please let me know by this Thursday at the latest. > > The zoo has been a very good supporter of the ASKC and so a good turnout of > volunteers goes a long way towards reciprocating. > > If you can help, please email me directly at mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com. > > Thanks! > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I could help out the 1st or the 9th. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "David Young" <dyoung@...> wrote: > > I have requests for a number of star parties in December. If you can do any of these please drop me an e-mail. > > December 1 Girl scouts 7:00PM Beeder 913-383-8365 > December 9 Boy scouts 7:00PM Richart 913-894-6859 > December 15 Boy scouts 7:00PM Bradshaw 913-685-8696 >
I have a request to do some outreach at a camp north of Kansas City on the night of June 22nd (yes, I know, 4 days from now). That is also the night that Team 5 has their team night at Powell. I still can't figure out how to be in two places at the same time so I am requesting a substitute at Powell. I'll be happy to fill in for your scheduled night later in the season. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick
To all who volunteered for the Zoo this Sunday: First of all, many thanks! The zoo has been a good supporter of the ASKC for several years now and it's a relationship I hope we maintain in good keeping. Second, I will email the final information and instructions tomorrow evening. Thanks again. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Image Advisory: 2013-205 June 19, 2013
Billion-Pixel View of Mars Comes From Curiosity Rover
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PASADENA, Calif. -- A billion-pixel view from the surface of Mars, from NASA's Mars
rover Curiosity, offers armchair explorers a way to examine one part of the Red Planet in
great detail.
The first NASA-produced view from the surface of Mars larger than one billion pixels
stitches together nearly 900 exposures taken by cameras onboard Curiosity and shows details
of the landscape along the rover's route.
The 1.3-billion-pixel image is available for perusal with pan and zoom tools at:
http://mars.nasa.gov/bp1/ .
The full-circle scene surrounds the site where Curiosity collected its first scoops of dusty sand at
a windblown patch called "Rocknest," and extends to Mount Sharp on the horizon.
"It gives a sense of place and really shows off the cameras' capabilities," said Bob Deen of the
Multi-Mission Image Processing Laboratory at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena,
Calif. "You can see the context and also zoom in to see very fine details."
Deen assembled the product using 850 frames from the telephoto camera of Curiosity's Mast
Camera instrument, supplemented with 21 frames from the Mastcam's wider-angle camera and
25 black-and-white frames -- mostly of the rover itself -- from the Navigation Camera. The
images were taken on several different Mars days between Oct. 5 and Nov. 16, 2012. Raw
single-frame images received from Curiosity are promptly posted on a public website at:
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/multimedia/raw/ . Mars fans worldwide have used those images
to assemble mosaic views, including at least one gigapixel scene.
The new mosaic from NASA shows illumination effects from variations in the time of day for
pieces of the mosaic. It also shows variations in the clarity of the atmosphere due to variable
dustiness during the month while the images were acquired.
NASA's Mars Science Laboratory project is using Curiosity and the rover's 10 science
instruments to investigate the environmental history within Gale Crater, a location where the
project has found that conditions were long ago favorable for microbial life.
Malin Space Science Systems, San Diego, built and operates Curiosity's Mastcam. JPL, a
division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the project for NASA's
Science Mission Directorate in Washington and built the Navigation Camera and the rover.
More information about the mission is online at: http://www.nasa.gov/msl and
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Hi all, Just wanted to update everyone regarding the Zoo event this Sunday so here goes: All volunteers need to meet in the main parking lot in front of the Zoo entrance by no later than 3:00 PM this Sunday. At that point, please try to consolidate any equipment that will be brought into the zoo in as few vehicles as possible. Once everyone is ready, the zoo staff will lead the vehicles into the zoo to the African Market area where we are to set up. The vehicles will then be parked behind the African Market for the duration of the event. You can bring chairs, coolers, drinks and food if you like, just no glass containers. Also, there is a building with an awning and a large shelter area if you want to get out of the sun or if rain suddenly pops up. The event will run from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. At 8:00 PM we will pack up and wait until zoo staff leads the vehicles back out of the zoo. Joe Wright will be the contact person for the event as I will be out of town this weekend. Many thanks go to Joe for stepping in and taking on the responsibilities and I am sorry I will miss the event. This is the first zoo event I've missed since Joe and I first started working with the zoo 8 years ago. If you have any questions, you may contact me up until noon, Friday, or you may contact Joe up through the night of the event. Also, Joe will make the call on whether to cancel due to bad weather. Hope you all have a good time and try not to race the cheetahs next door. I believe they are faster than we are. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick: I'll be there with an 8" dob with white filter. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 7:44 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Latest Information for the FTOZ Family Night at the KC Zoo, Sunday, June 23rd Hi all, Just wanted to update everyone regarding the Zoo event this Sunday so here goes: All volunteers need to meet in the main parking lot in front of the Zoo entrance by no later than 3:00 PM this Sunday. At that point, please try to consolidate any equipment that will be brought into the zoo in as few vehicles as possible. Once everyone is ready, the zoo staff will lead the vehicles into the zoo to the African Market area where we are to set up. The vehicles will then be parked behind the African Market for the duration of the event. You can bring chairs, coolers, drinks and food if you like, just no glass containers. Also, there is a building with an awning and a large shelter area if you want to get out of the sun or if rain suddenly pops up. The event will run from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. At 8:00 PM we will pack up and wait until zoo staff leads the vehicles back out of the zoo. Joe Wright will be the contact person for the event as I will be out of town this weekend. Many thanks go to Joe for stepping in and taking on the responsibilities and I am sorry I will miss the event. This is the first zoo event I've missed since Joe and I first started working with the zoo 8 years ago. If you have any questions, you may contact me up until noon, Friday, or you may contact Joe up through the night of the event. Also, Joe will make the call on whether to cancel due to bad weather. Hope you all have a good time and try not to race the cheetahs next door. I believe they are faster than we are. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks, Jim. After today, please direct any updates or questions to Joe Wright. Rick From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Ketchum Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:06 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Latest Information for the FTOZ Family Night at the KC Zoo, Sunday, June 23rd Rick: I'll be there with an 8" dob with white filter. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 7:44 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Latest Information for the FTOZ Family Night at the KC Zoo, Sunday, June 23rd Hi all, Just wanted to update everyone regarding the Zoo event this Sunday so here goes: All volunteers need to meet in the main parking lot in front of the Zoo entrance by no later than 3:00 PM this Sunday. At that point, please try to consolidate any equipment that will be brought into the zoo in as few vehicles as possible. Once everyone is ready, the zoo staff will lead the vehicles into the zoo to the African Market area where we are to set up. The vehicles will then be parked behind the African Market for the duration of the event. You can bring chairs, coolers, drinks and food if you like, just no glass containers. Also, there is a building with an awning and a large shelter area if you want to get out of the sun or if rain suddenly pops up. The event will run from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. At 8:00 PM we will pack up and wait until zoo staff leads the vehicles back out of the zoo. Joe Wright will be the contact person for the event as I will be out of town this weekend. Many thanks go to Joe for stepping in and taking on the responsibilities and I am sorry I will miss the event. This is the first zoo event I've missed since Joe and I first started working with the zoo 8 years ago. If you have any questions, you may contact me up until noon, Friday, or you may contact Joe up through the night of the event. Also, Joe will make the call on whether to cancel due to bad weather. Hope you all have a good time and try not to race the cheetahs next door. I believe they are faster than we are. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in the 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the ballfield until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did not realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just stowed it away as is. Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, will be schooling me before you know it. David Neuenschwander [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You are not the first to report awful images with the 16". It came with a cover so I left it on thinking it would protect the mirror. Quess we should remind all the keyholders about the plastic mirror cover? Trust me, images greatly improve when the cover is removed:-) On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM, David Neuenschwander < david9660@...> wrote: > ** > > > Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. > Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 > degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. > They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in the > 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons > visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the ballfield > until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did not > realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just > stowed it away as is. > Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, will > be schooling me before you know it. > > David Neuenschwander > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just so you know, I have also had terrible images from the 16 until I figured out the cover was on. I feel your pain!!! Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > You are not the first to report awful images with the 16". It came with a > cover so I left it on thinking it would protect the mirror. Quess we > should remind all the keyholders about the plastic mirror cover? Trust me, > images greatly improve when the cover is removed:-) > > > On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM, David Neuenschwander < > david9660@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. > > Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 > > degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. > > They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in the > > 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons > > visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the ballfield > > until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did not > > realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just > > stowed it away as is. > > Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, will > > be schooling me before you know it. > > > > David Neuenschwander > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Um...just a thought, but why not paste an opaque piece of cardboard over the cover. Pretty easy to trace down why there is NO view. On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > Just so you know, I have also had terrible images from the 16 until I > figured out the cover was on. I feel your pain!!! > Darrick > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > You are not the first to report awful images with the 16". It came with a > > cover so I left it on thinking it would protect the mirror. Quess we > > should remind all the keyholders about the plastic mirror cover? Trust > me, > > images greatly improve when the cover is removed:-) > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM, David Neuenschwander < > > david9660@...> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. > > > Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 > > > degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. > > > They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in > the > > > 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons > > > visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the > ballfield > > > until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did > not > > > realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just > > > stowed it away as is. > > > Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, > will > > > be schooling me before you know it. > > > > > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well I figure this is starting to look a lot like the Lord of the Rings trilogy with the constant updates. After freaking out that I was going to be on a float trip when he was digging and David was out of country I called him and was able to post the last update. I spoke with him this morning to see what was the status and he informed me of the following. Yesterday he was digging just west of Virginia as a kind of test job and found out the ground was gummy at a depth of 1foot. So he is going to let it dry some more and given the forecast for the next 5 days, he assumes he will be starting next thursday. Sorry folks, I am just the messenger. Welcome to midwest weather, feast or famine. ha At this point I am just hoping for water by July new moon. Darrick
I think all of us have had "d'oh" (Homer Simpson accent style) moments like this... I have a 9mm Nagler eyepeice that has a 1.25" barrel that is covered by a translucent opaque end cap. There is also a 2" barrel around this so it can be used in a 2" focuser. I had horrible images one night until I realized that the cover was still on the end of the eyepiece barrel. While trying to use a laser collimator, I've had problems in the past trying to figure why the beam wasn't hitting the primary mirror until I realized that my secondary cover (a Crown Royal bag) was still on. -Scott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > Just so you know, I have also had terrible images from the 16 until I figured out the cover was on. I feel your pain!!! > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > You are not the first to report awful images with the 16". It came with a > > cover so I left it on thinking it would protect the mirror. Quess we > > should remind all the keyholders about the plastic mirror cover? Trust me, > > images greatly improve when the cover is removed:-) > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM, David Neuenschwander < > > david9660@> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. > > > Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 > > > degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. > > > They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in the > > > 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons > > > visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the ballfield > > > until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did not > > > realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just > > > stowed it away as is. > > > Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, will > > > be schooling me before you know it. > > > > > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Remind me to tell you the story about one of our lieutenants who flew 1.5 hours using night vision goggles...with the end caps on. The tiny pinholes admitted enough light to see (barely). To his credit, he remarked throughout the flight that it did seem much darker than he remembered from flight school. He and his instructor pilot discovered the "error" during shutdown after the flight. He was appropriately recognized for his technical prowess. Mike On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM, stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > I think all of us have had "d'oh" (Homer Simpson accent style) moments > like this... > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Still not ready for prime time with the 16". How do you remove the cover? The real problem I had was with controlling the big scope. Slewed all wrong when trying to move from Albireo to the Ring. Like 180 degrees wrong. Went back to Vega and Albireo several times trying to resync, never happened. Started the boot-up process but long slews take forever. By this time the young natives were restless and pulling rabbits out of the LCT hat didn't provide the magic I sought. Even in the dark it's not a Kodak moment trying to move the dome alone. Oh, well, maybe our guests were sufficiently entertained by one-third of the Stooges. Will be interesting to see if they do actually join. Hope so. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: Brian Tieman <bjtieman@...> To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Fri, Jun 21, 2013 8:30 am Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Private night Um...just a thought, but why not paste an opaque piece of cardboard over the cover. Pretty easy to trace down why there is NO view. On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > Just so you know, I have also had terrible images from the 16 until I > figured out the cover was on. I feel your pain!!! > Darrick > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > You are not the first to report awful images with the 16". It came with a > > cover so I left it on thinking it would protect the mirror. Quess we > > should remind all the keyholders about the plastic mirror cover? Trust > me, > > images greatly improve when the cover is removed:-) > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM, David Neuenschwander < > > david9660@...> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. > > > Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 > > > degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. > > > They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in > the > > > 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons > > > visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the > ballfield > > > until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did > not > > > realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just > > > stowed it away as is. > > > Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, > will > > > be schooling me before you know it. > > > > > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Greetings from Belfast. Maybe we should make a sign to put near the eyepiece? We need to put a more permenent counter weight on the back too. I think it still has duct tape holding one on. On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > Just so you know, I have also had terrible images from the 16 until I > figured out the cover was on. I feel your pain!!! > Darrick > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > You are not the first to report awful images with the 16". It came with a > > cover so I left it on thinking it would protect the mirror. Quess we > > should remind all the keyholders about the plastic mirror cover? Trust > me, > > images greatly improve when the cover is removed:-) > > > > > > On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 12:27 AM, David Neuenschwander < > > david9660@...> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. > > > Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 > > > degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. > > > They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in > the > > > 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons > > > visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the > ballfield > > > until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did > not > > > realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just > > > stowed it away as is. > > > Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, > will > > > be schooling me before you know it. > > > > > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Couple finds 4 billion-year-old meteorite on farm http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbc-news/52273431/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I-435 resurfacing project to start Monday in Johnson County KC Star June 21 A construction project that begins next week in Lenexa and Shawnee might be an incentive for drivers to get home early. Work begins Monday, weather permitting, on a concrete pavement repair and resurfacing project along a 2.5 mile stretch of Interstate 435. The work will take place along both northbound and southbound I-435 between 95th Street and Midland Drive. Crews will work overnight, closing two lanes of the interstate from 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays to 5:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. Saturdays when all lanes reopen. There could be some occasional daytime work Mondays through Fridays. Crews will do partial and full-depth patching to the existing concrete pavement. The ramps at 87th Street and Midland Drive will also be worked on. The patching will be followed by an asphalt overlay on the interstate's mainlines and ramp lanes. The shoulders will receive a chip seal pavement treatment. Message boards will alert drivers to the construction and lane and ramp closures. Drivers can expect signs and cones directing them through the work zone. Speeds will be limited to 55 mph during working hours, and drivers should expect delays. The $942,000 project is expected to be completed by late August. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Folks, My Team 5 is on duty at POwell tonight, but we are running a bit short-handed. Also I expect nice clear weather and a larger than normal crowd because of all the "Super Moon" hoopla that we are seeing in the media. If you can join us tonight, maybe with a telescope or just a willingness for friendly chat with folks, you will be MUCH appreciated! : ^ ) I'll be there by 8PM. Dave Hudgins
I am planning on bringing my telescope down to help out. Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...m> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:33 AM Subject: [ASKC] Tonight (Saturday) at Powell need a bit of help for expected turnout Hi Folks, My Team 5 is on duty at POwell tonight, but we are running a bit short-handed. Also I expect nice clear weather and a larger than normal crowd because of all the "Super Moon" hoopla that we are seeing in the media. If you can join us tonight, maybe with a telescope or just a willingness for friendly chat with folks, you will be MUCH appreciated! : ^ ) I'll be there by 8PM. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I may be able to make it. I'm also a keyholder in training if I could maybe help open up. ;) What time would I need to be there to set-up the scope perhaps? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > I am planning on bringing my telescope down to help out. > > Heather Spinelli > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:33 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Tonight (Saturday) at Powell need a bit of help for expected turnout > > > > > Hi Folks, > > My Team 5 is on duty at POwell tonight, but we are running a bit short-handed. Also I expect nice clear weather and a larger than normal crowd because of all the "Super Moon" hoopla that we are seeing in the media. > > If you can join us tonight, maybe with a telescope or just a willingness for friendly chat with folks, you will be MUCH appreciated! : ^ ) > > I'll be there by 8PM. > > Dave Hudgins > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Good Morning All: While the predicted weather is for thunderstorms, the Clear Sky Clock is predicting clearing. Since we have a building at our disposal in the African Market, I say GO! We can still provide FOTZ supporters with a good program and valuable information. Not to mention the opportunity to handle a variety of meteorites and talk about astronomy. If memory serves me right, there is a LCD projector that we might use to show a presentation or the billion pixel image of Mars. It is really cool! My cell is 913-208-0924. Due to the weather, I will not be driving Whitey, but Rita's Mountaineer since it is enclosed. I will bring several display items for inside and a extra LCD projector or two. I don't have Dave Stewart's email address. So, if one of you have the address, please forward this message. However, in true Boy Scout fashion, I will be prepared with the scopes. Thanks, Joe
We had huge crowds at Powell Saturday night. A total of 171 paying guests, plus many late turnouts that escaped counting. I'm sure there were close to 200 folks there. I did a survey in each of the 4 programs that I did, and about 30% of people came because of the Supermoon media exposure. My very sincere thanks to teammates Don and Cheryl Grodecki, Iggy Dybal, and Win Greg. Fantastic job under great stress. We were badly understaffed - so the invaluable help from Pete Jafferis and Heather Spinelli (who brought their personal dobs out to the observing field) was greatly appeciated! We were swamped for sure, but everyone- including long lines of guests - all seemed happy. There was a spectacular overpass of the ISP directly overhead...lots of ohhhs and ahhhs! Thanks - Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hay has been cut and is waiting to be baled. Ob field is mowed. Darrick
Thank you, Darrick! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:04:06 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] dss stuff Hay has been cut and is waiting to be baled. Ob field is mowed. Darrick [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you are coming to the zoo and have some ASKC flyers, bring them. Joe
I have ASKC flyers that somebody can come by and pick up on their way to the zoo (I live about 2 miles west of the zoo). Call 816-225-5039 to arrange. On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > If you are coming to the zoo and have some ASKC flyers, bring them. > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, he beat the trencher after all. We had a good laugh today while driving around country roads looking for old piles of rocks. As we came over a hill on a road that was just wide enough for two bicycles to pass carefully, there was a stretch that had white dashes painted down the center line. The road couldn't have been more than 9 feet wide. The compact car we were driving barely fit. Who says Irish road crews don't have a sense of humor. On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 1:04 PM, Gray <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hay has been cut and is waiting to be baled. Ob field is mowed. > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just heads up on running the 30 inch scope on setting objects past the meridian at 35-30 degrees high in S>SW-W Direction. Last night the scope was pointed all the time on Saturn (170+ people!) and towards 11-12 p.m. it was getting low in SW (35-30 degrees) Prior to that, the scope had to be turned around from the eye peace facing East into the position with the eye piece facing west and as it was following Saturn the eye peace kept slowly turning down to the ground. This posed an acrobatic challenge of twisting your head outside the ladder, later at night people had to sit down on the top of the ladder and squeeze their head between the two vertical bars. This was the only way the ladder could have been accommodated. Some people had a problem finding Saturn in the eye piece as they could not align their line of sight and the eyepiece. A word of caution, watch the ladder carefully, position it away from the eye piece 1/2 foot or so, this should give you 10 min or so of observing, then the ladder would need to be moved, so the scope doesn't hit it. If the dome was wider, this would have been much easier, or if the ladder was a bit narrower, not sure if you can find a narrower ladder, it would also help if the ladder was shorter at the base to maneuver (not in height), but this would move its center of gravity and may pose a tipping danger, Oh, well.... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi David, Thanks for the report. Sorry to hear of your problems with the dome and scope. I'm three days out of town so hope things worked for the public night. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 12:27 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Private night Group of 8, check for $90 under the cash drawer. Dome stuck and I couldn't move it with help, just a bit north of 90 degrees. Close enough to plug in so I closed the dome where it was. They wanted to see Arcturus so they did. Excellent views of Saturn in the 31mm and 13mm. Stability good but not great transparency. Only 3 moons visible. Albireo a treat but hardly a 30" object. Lights in the ballfield until 10. Lost sync somehow, opened the LCT to look at the moon. Did not realize until guests left that the mirror on the 16" is covered. Just stowed it away as is. Should have new members after this! I think they had already decided, will be schooling me before you know it. David Neuenschwander [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dave, Thanks for the report and I'm glad you had a good turnout, both of the public and some extra helpers. Perhaps the weather will finally let us get on with the public season. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hudgins Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:18 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell Public Night - June 22 - big crowds!! We had huge crowds at Powell Saturday night. A total of 171 paying guests, plus many late turnouts that escaped counting. I'm sure there were close to 200 folks there. I did a survey in each of the 4 programs that I did, and about 30% of people came because of the Supermoon media exposure. My very sincere thanks to teammates Don and Cheryl Grodecki, Iggy Dybal, and Win Greg. Fantastic job under great stress. We were badly understaffed - so the invaluable help from Pete Jafferis and Heather Spinelli (who brought their personal dobs out to the observing field) was greatly appeciated! We were swamped for sure, but everyone- including long lines of guests - all seemed happy. There was a spectacular overpass of the ISP directly overhead...lots of ohhhs and ahhhs! Thanks - Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe,
Dave Stewart here. So sorry I didn't make it today!!! :( We had alot going on this morning and it was actually raining for a couple hours and all I have is my truck thats large enought to fit our new 12" SCT. For future reference my email is scidav87@.... My number is also 816-786-5176. I sure hope everything worked out okay. I'm a bit disappointed I couldn't make it. Cheers!
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote:
>
> Good Morning All:
>
> While the predicted weather is for thunderstorms, the Clear Sky Clock is
> predicting clearing. Since we have a building at our disposal in the
> African Market, I say GO!
>
> We can still provide FOTZ supporters with a good program and valuable
> information. Not to mention the opportunity to handle a variety of
> meteorites and talk about astronomy. If memory serves me right, there
> is a LCD projector that we might use to show a presentation or the
> billion pixel image of Mars. It is really cool!
>
> My cell is 913-208-0924. Due to the weather, I will not be driving
> Whitey, but Rita's Mountaineer since it is enclosed. I will bring
> several display items for inside and a extra LCD projector or two.
>
> I don't have Dave Stewart's email address. So, if one of you have the
> address, please forward this message.
>
> However, in true Boy Scout fashion, I will be prepared with the scopes.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe
>
Would anybody be willing to swap public nights on short notice and fill in for me this coming Saturday? Joe Alburty
I can - let me know if you still need a sub! I MAY need a sub for my private duty week next week, as I will be out of town from the 3rd on. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Alburty Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 9:37 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] sub request for public night 06/29/13 Would anybody be willing to swap public nights on short notice and fill in for me this coming Saturday? Joe Alburty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Many thanks to the following people for showing and discussing the sun, meteorites, general astronomy to about the 400 visitors that stopped by our telescopes and tables yesterday at the Kansas City Zoo. Tony & Judy Kostuski Mike and Sharon Stewart Rita Wright David Neuenschwander Jim Ketchum Steve King Gil Machin John Fitzgerald Mike and Sharon proved the point we have been talking about over the past few years. You DON'T need to bring a scope to be helpful and effective. Sharon helped Rita at the table and Mike would operate each scope to give each person a break. This was very important and wonderful. Thanks! THANK YOU. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thank you to everyone for helping make another ASKC day at the zoo an excellent event. And thank you to Joe Wright for coordinating the event since I had to be out of town. One of the wonderful things about the ASKC is the support that we all provide for each other. Wish I could have been there to help! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 8:45 AM To: ASKC; Tony Kostusik Subject: [ASKC] Zoo Many thanks to the following people for showing and discussing the sun, meteorites, general astronomy to about the 400 visitors that stopped by our telescopes and tables yesterday at the Kansas City Zoo. Tony & Judy Kostuski Mike and Sharon Stewart Rita Wright David Neuenschwander Jim Ketchum Steve King Gil Machin John Fitzgerald Mike and Sharon proved the point we have been talking about over the past few years. You DON'T need to bring a scope to be helpful and effective. Sharon helped Rita at the table and Mike would operate each scope to give each person a break. This was very important and wonderful. Thanks! THANK YOU. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I forgot to mention a THANKS to Denise Moser for dropping off ASKC flyers at the zoo. They were greatly needed.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>; Tony Kostusik <akostusik@...>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 8:45 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Zoo
Many thanks to the following people for showing and discussing the sun, meteorites, general astronomy to about the 400 visitors that stopped by our telescopes and tables yesterday at the Kansas City Zoo.
Tony & Judy Kostuski
Mike and Sharon Stewart
Rita Wright
David Neuenschwander
Jim Ketchum
Steve King
Gil Machin
John Fitzgerald
Mike and Sharon proved the point we have been talking about over the past few years. You DON'T need to bring a scope to be helpful and effective. Sharon helped Rita at the table and Mike would operate each scope to give each person a break. This was very important and wonderful. Thanks!
THANK YOU.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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Jackie, I'll cover for you for the first of any duty week events Sunday 6/30 through Friday 7/5. Thank you so much. Joe A
Thanks, Joe. I will let you know if one develops. There wasn't anything posted last week. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Alburty Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 5:35 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: sub request for public night 06/29/13 Jackie, I'll cover for you for the first of any duty week events Sunday 6/30 through Friday 7/5. Thank you so much. Joe A [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone want to host the group below? Joe We would like to try Thursday night for reservations for the observatory. We have 3 adults and 2 children, ages 6 and 3. House phone is 913-599-4912 and cell is 816-810-6609. Thanks De Haanstad (haanstad@...) ************************************************ I just spoke to on the phone about making a reservation for the observatory this Wednesday the 26th. Please let me know if this will be a possibility, and if not, what days would be best for my husband and I to come out. Thank you! Carrie Olsen 816-872-5544
Hi all, This person isn't a member of the ASKC, but I thought I'd pass his ad along just in case anyone is interested. Rick Henderson >> Dear ASKC, >> >> We purchased an Orion Equatorial Skyview Pro telescope with TruTrack >> Dual-Axis Electronic Drive this past Christmas for $664 at HMS >> Beagle. We have yet to use it and would like to sell it. Do you >> know of any enthusiasts or beginners that might be interested in >> getting a deal on a dusty new telescope? Or do you have a place to >> sell these on your website or in person? Any leads or "how to's" would be much appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> Dagmar Wood >> 816-718-1650 >> Sent from my iPad
Thanks... I've got the askc-2.org calender open too. If there are other ways to watch for duty week - private night events let me know. Joe
1) The private reservation group this Friday night will be fairly large: 35 people of so (mostly Cub Scouts). Some extra help might be warranted and appreciated by the Duty Pair 2) If someone would like to trade dates, I will report to the Warko so it is not short two people Friday night. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will pitch in at Powell this Friday. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > 1) The private reservation group this Friday night will be fairly large: 35 people of so (mostly Cub Scouts). Some extra help might be warranted and appreciated by the Duty Pair > > 2) If someone would like to trade dates, I will report to the Warko so it is not short two people Friday night. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Please have your material in by July 1. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone going to DSS this weekend? Dan
I will get a write-up on this to Marcia. speaker for July GM: Dr. Kevin R. Evans, MSU Assistant Professor of Geology Earth Science Education Coordinator topic: Weaubleau-Osceola Impact Structure
Thanks, Jay. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay Manifold Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 11:38 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Kevin Evans confirmed for July GM I will get a write-up on this to Marcia. speaker for July GM: Dr. Kevin R. Evans, MSU Assistant Professor of Geology Earth Science Education Coordinator topic: Weaubleau-Osceola Impact Structure [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dan Kathy and I may be down Sun-Mon for days. Gil Machin -----Original Message----- From: danj Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 8:17 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS Anyone going to DSS this weekend? Dan ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Rita and I will not be at the Warko tonight due to duty at Powell for a private reservation. Looks like it will be a good night for viewing. You may have a good turn out tonight. Rita and I may also have some family members and other guest show up at the roof. Enjoy the snacks that were promised. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My lovely wife and I packed provisions (beer) and traveled to the DSS this afternoon. Our plumber was hard at work! He had most of the line trenched at 3pm and was steadily working. There is a real chance we have water by tomorrow, Monday at the latest. He totally missed our pilot hole guide stakes and took the most direct route over the hill. We conferred on where the pieces parts were to be and even got a maybe for cutting the "pond" dam if time allowed(he has the machine in place)and possibly the right price. We took a number of pictures to record where things are placed. I am in contact with him and he will keep me apprised of his progress. Infinity showers for July new moon is an option it seems. Darrick
Ah...perfect timing. The work will be finished by the time I get back. On Jun 28, 2013 10:52 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > ** > > > My lovely wife and I packed provisions (beer) and traveled to the DSS this > afternoon. Our plumber was hard at work! He had most of the line trenched > at 3pm and was steadily working. There is a real chance we have water by > tomorrow, Monday at the latest. He totally missed our pilot hole guide > stakes and took the most direct route over the hill. We conferred on where > the pieces parts were to be and even got a maybe for cutting the "pond" dam > if time allowed(he has the machine in place)and possibly the right price. > We took a number of pictures to record where things are placed. I am in > contact with him and he will keep me apprised of his progress. Infinity > showers for July new moon is an option it seems. > > Darrick > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The team reporting to Powell tonight will find several drawers and base cabinets unlocked. I tried multiply keys forwards and backwards without success. I used Dave Dembinski's to unlock them. On a brighter note: Karin & Dave Dembinski Jay Manifold Rita Wright Hosted about 38 Cub Scouts with parents last night. The weather was perfect! I also heard the Warko had a good night. This was probable the first Friday night that I have been at Powell and not the Warko. What a difference. Thanks, Joe
I was listening to Fox weather this morning, and Joe Lauria told everyone to go down to Powell Observatory tonight to see the northern lights. Apparently, there was a pretty good show last night about midnight, and I sure missed it. See this link for a picture taken from Goff, Kansas: http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=83764 I am subbing for Joe Alburty this evening, and will be down there. If you aren't doing anything, consider coming down. I just got a new I-Phone, and didn't have the Aurora Alert app downloaded yet! Darn it! Space Weather says the storm is subsiding, but. Joe Lauria told everyone to come to Powell anyway. J Jackie B. Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Awesome! I will be coming down with my scope to help out. Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@everestkc.net> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 1:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] Powell tonight -- big crowd? I was listening to Fox weather this morning, and Joe Lauria told everyone to go down to Powell Observatory tonight to see the northern lights. Apparently, there was a pretty good show last night about midnight, and I sure missed it. See this link for a picture taken from Goff, Kansas: http://spaceweather.com/gallery/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=83764 I am subbing for Joe Alburty this evening, and will be down there. If you aren't doing anything, consider coming down. I just got a new I-Phone, and didn't have the Aurora Alert app downloaded yet! Darn it! Space Weather says the storm is subsiding, but. Joe Lauria told everyone to come to Powell anyway. J Jackie B. Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jackie, Which aurora alert app do you use? Keith Rawlings Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Today, I downloaded AURORA by Roger Moffat today. The App store gave me two choices, and this seemed better. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Rawlings Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 2:17 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; m31@... Subject: Re: [ASKC] Powell tonight -- big crowd? Jackie, Which aurora alert app do you use? Keith Rawlings Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, I've recently purchased the Paramount MX from Software Bisque. The mount and accompanying software plus the camera addon and the TPoint addon are supposed to help you refine your polar alignment and the geometry of the mount to get very good tracking for astrophotography. The TPoint piece of software sets up a scanning pattern for the available sky, takes images and then does a plate-solve for each image and analyzes it to determine how much difference there is between the stars in the image and the expected position of those stars. I was wondering if anyone out their uses the TPoint add-on and if so could I tag along one night to watch the TPoint procedure. There is something basic that I am missing that is preventing me from getting this piece of the software to work. I'm not asking for help in aligning the telescope, I can get a very good alignment, but I'm trying to get the TPoint to calibrate my mount. Thanks in advance, Bill
From the Evansville Astronomical Society newsletter: I would appreciate it if you would advise your members that I have an 18 inch Obsession telescope that I desire to sell. As would beexpected, it has been well taken care of , and is for all practical purposes in the same condition as when Ipurchased it. It has the following options which are pretty much necessitiesrather than options : light shroud, Telrad finder and NGC Maxsetting circles. It is the Classic model . The current 18 inch ClassicObsession scope with the aforementioned options currently sells for $8124 plusS&H . The only difference between my scope and the current version, is thatDave now uses the Argo Navis setting circles. Sale price : $4500.00 . Frank Reed 3603 Donna Way Bardstown, KY 40004 502-331-0175 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I subbed last night for Joe Alburty on Lario's team. We counted 39 visitors at the gate, and collected $203 in donations for the evening. AT least several folks were there due to hearing Joe Lauria on Fox News tell everyone to come down to Powell to see the aurora. For anyone that asked about it, I showed them my app on my phone which showed the POES view of the north pole. There probably was aurora last night, but not this far south, and they accepted the bad news gracefully. Thanks to the extra members that came down to help out! Heather S. even brought her mom, who was quite excited to be there. I know if I try and list everyone, I will forget someone for sure, so will quit right here. It was 90% cloudy early, but mostly cleared off by 10-10:30. Most folks got to see Saturn, and Venus, bright, low in the west - and other choice objects. It was a great crowd, and fun! Lario did his presentation on the History of Astronomy twice. The projector worked flawlessly, Rick. The telescope did, too, but I know they had to re-boot it at least one time that I know of. All in all, it was a good evening. It is always a fun time at Powell! Jackie B. Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If you are coming from the Kansas side be aware of this. The bridge between Amoret and Virginia is closed for repairs until the end of August on Hwy 52. The best route is take the main LaCygne exit off of Hwy 69. Turn east, this road becomes Hwy J. Drive past the restaurant, across the lake dam and follow it until you come to Hwy 52. Take a very sharp left when you hit Hwy 52. Dan
I have a couple ME's and can show you how to do a big TPoint run. I'll be out of day for a bit so in a couple weeks we could do this. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "lewis13725" <lewis.we@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I've recently purchased the Paramount MX from Software Bisque. The mount and accompanying software plus the camera addon and the TPoint addon are supposed to help you refine your polar alignment and the geometry of the mount to get very good tracking for astrophotography. The TPoint piece of software sets up a scanning pattern for the available sky, takes images and then does a plate-solve for each image and analyzes it to determine how much difference there is between the stars in the image and the expected position of those stars. > > I was wondering if anyone out their uses the TPoint add-on and if so could I tag along one night to watch the TPoint procedure. There is something basic that I am missing that is preventing me from getting this piece of the software to work. > > I'm not asking for help in aligning the telescope, I can get a very good alignment, but I'm trying to get the TPoint to calibrate my mount. > > Thanks in advance, > Bill >
Dave, That is fantastic, let me give you my email address and you can contact me when you have time. lewis.we@... Thanks, Bill --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "david" <david.lane07@...> wrote: > > I have a couple ME's and can show you how to do a big TPoint run. I'll be out of day for a bit so in a couple weeks we could do this. > > Dave > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "lewis13725" <lewis.we@> wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > I've recently purchased the Paramount MX from Software Bisque. The mount and accompanying software plus the camera addon and the TPoint addon are supposed to help you refine your polar alignment and the geometry of the mount to get very good tracking for astrophotography. The TPoint piece of software sets up a scanning pattern for the available sky, takes images and then does a plate-solve for each image and analyzes it to determine how much difference there is between the stars in the image and the expected position of those stars. > > > > I was wondering if anyone out their uses the TPoint add-on and if so could I tag along one night to watch the TPoint procedure. There is something basic that I am missing that is preventing me from getting this piece of the software to work. > > > > I'm not asking for help in aligning the telescope, I can get a very good alignment, but I'm trying to get the TPoint to calibrate my mount. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Bill > > >
Well as of 7pm monday, I have not heard anything from the plumber. If anyone goes down please feel free to call me. 816 419 9063. I am wanting to get the observing field mowed prior to the weekend but not sure if I will have time before thursday morning. I will do my best to get down there. Possibly wednesday evening. Darrick
Here's a great short video of the moon rising that might be of interest to some of the moon observers. Be sure to have your sound turned on. The video is a little less than four minutes long but very good and took a lot of work and time for this person to capture. Gary & Martha Auchard Leavenworth, Kansas https://vimeo.com/58385453
Nice. -----Original Message----- From: Gary Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 7:37 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Full moon rising Here's a great short video of the moon rising that might be of interest to some of the moon observers. Be sure to have your sound turned on. The video is a little less than four minutes long but very good and took a lot of work and time for this person to capture. Gary & Martha Auchard Leavenworth, Kansas https://vimeo.com/58385453 ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
anything more to come? Thanks, M
David, Thanks for your reply to my cry for help on the Paramount and TPoint software. I'm looking forward to talking with you about our mutual interest in astrophotography. When you get back in town and have a chance, give me a call at 913-681-5123 or email me at lewis.we@.... Thanks, Bill Lewis
David, Thanks for your reply to my cry for help on the Paramount and TPoint software. I'm looking forward to talking with you about our mutual interest in astrophotography. When you get back in town and have a chance, give me a call at 913-681-5123 or email me at lewis.we@.... Thanks, Bill Lewis
Just 4 people. Dennis Budd and I are on duty. Anyone wanting a bit more experience on the 30" is welcome to infiltrate. Sunset 8:46; I recommended they arrive around 9.
Has anyone seen this trailer, or site? http://www.insaturnsrings.com/ the movie is called in saturn's rings and looks amazing! Some guy put together millions of Cassini photos and is making an IMAX movie out of them! Check out the trailer then surf around the site, you will love it. Let me know what you all think about it! Colby Sent from my iPhone 4S [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Pretty darn nice! I would love to see this on the big screen. Tom J. Martinez --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Colby Schumacher <schumacher.colby@...> wrote: > > Has anyone seen this trailer, or site? http://www.insaturnsrings.com/ the movie is called in saturn's rings and looks amazing! Some guy put together millions of Cassini photos and is making an IMAX movie out of them! Check out the trailer then surf around the site, you will love it. Let me know what you all think about it! > > Colby > > Sent from my iPhone 4S > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? Tom J. Martinez
About 2 years ago I bought a 19A power supply from Radio Shack. They don't have it on their web site, but they do have a 15A one (#22-508). Call around to the local stores. I bought mine at the 64 and Troost store. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 02:55:44 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? Tom J. Martinez [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm planning togo to the DSS on Thursday for 2 or 3 nights. Anyone else coming out? Any late news on the water line? Keith Rawlings [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Scott, this looks like what I need. Someone metioned Harbor Freight, but couldn't find what I needed at their site. I hoping to be at the DSS Friday, how about you? Tom J. Martinez --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > About 2 years ago I bought a 19A power supply from Radio Shack. > > They don't have it on their web site, but they do have a 15A one (#22-508). > > Call around to the local stores. I bought mine at the 64 and Troost store. > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 02:55:44 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Probably not July New Moon. Got family coming in from NE tomorrow and staying thru the weekend. I can't wait till I am able to retire or win the Lottery! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:42:29 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply Thanks Scott, this looks like what I need. Someone metioned Harbor Freight, but couldn't find what I needed at their site. I hoping to be at the DSS Friday, how about you? Tom J. Martinez --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > About 2 years ago I bought a 19A power supply from Radio Shack. > > They don't have it on their web site, but they do have a 15A one (#22-508). > > Call around to the local stores. I bought mine at the 64 and Troost store. > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 02:55:44 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Colby, Wow, amazing! Thanks for the heads up! Gosh, that would be great on an IMAX screen Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. Gary On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > ** > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > Tom J. Martinez > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm not going to be able to make it Keith. The fourth, family birthdays, and doctor's appointments all conspired to ruin July new moon. Have a great time. Gary On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:37 PM, Keith Rawlings <kfrastro@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > I'm planning to go to the DSS on Thursday for 2 or 3 nights. Anyone else > coming out? > > Any late news on the water line? > > Keith Rawlings > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I tried looking at their catalog online but either too expensive or they don't show the connections. I've got banana plugs to connect to it, so I'm going to try to get the Radio Shack device sometime today after I mow the lawn. Sorry to hear you won't be at the DSS. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. Gary On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com>wrote: > ** > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > Tom J. Martinez > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey Tom - How about Batteries Plus on 135th and Metcalf in OP. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > I tried looking at their catalog online but either too expensive or they don't show the connections. I've got banana plugs to connect to it, so I'm going to try to get the Radio Shack device sometime today after I mow the lawn. Sorry to hear you won't be at the DSS. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:11 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. > > Gary > > > On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
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Dan: I couldn't find power supplies on their website, only batteries and bulbs. I called Radio Shack and they have 19 amp power supply, probably the same one Scott got. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: danj <gdj102356@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:23 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply Hey Tom - How about Batteries Plus on 135th and Metcalf in OP. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > I tried looking at their catalog online but either too expensive or they don't show the connections. I've got banana plugs to connect to it, so I'm going to try to get the Radio Shack device sometime today after I mow the lawn. Sorry to hear you won't be at the DSS. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:11 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. > > Gary > > > On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That be water down yonder and the water heater is lit! Another day or so of finish work and backfilling to finish up. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tom, Associated Radio 75th and Conser Overland Park sell these type of supplies, I have a 20 amp unit in my trailer, I believe it was $100 or near offer. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Dan: I couldn't find power supplies on their website, only batteries and bulbs. > I called Radio Shack and they have 19 amp power supply, probably the same one Scott got. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: danj <gdj102356@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:23 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > > > Hey Tom - How about Batteries Plus on 135th and Metcalf in OP. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > I tried looking at their catalog online but either too expensive or they don't show the connections. I've got banana plugs to connect to it, so I'm going to try to get the Radio Shack device sometime today after I mow the lawn. Sorry to hear you won't be at the DSS. > > > > Tom J Martinez > > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@> > > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:11 AM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > > > > Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. > > > > Gary > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@>wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > > > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > > > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > > > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I have uploaded some photos taken today of the DSS water line project. They are in the photo area of the yahoo group site. The water heater is connected to the shower hydrant and turned on. The east door hydrant and indoor hydrant are in place but not secured and the gravel has not been placed. The project will likely continue July 5 weather permitting. This will included testing and backfilling of the water line as well as finalizing the hydrant installations. The grey water drain line will be installed [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 7/3/2013 5:13 PM, David Young wrote: > I have uploaded some photos taken today of the DSS water line project. They > are in the photo area of the yahoo group site. > > The water heater is connected to the shower hydrant and turned on. The east > door hydrant and indoor hydrant are in place but not secured and the gravel > has not been placed. The project will likely continue July 5 weather > permitting. This will included testing and backfilling of the water line as > well as finalizing the hydrant installations. The grey water drain line > will be installed > Those sure are some bad gophers or moles you have there. How is it going to be treated for winter? You mentioned grey water drain, is that what will be done to the system to stop it from freezing? I've not been privy to the discussions everyone else might have heard, just was wondering from the photos. thanks jim
Tom may have to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I paid around $70 for my Radio Shack 19A model. But then that was 2 or 3 years ago. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:20:24 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply Tom, Associated Radio 75th and Conser Overland Park sell these type of supplies, I have a 20 amp unit in my trailer, I believe it was $100 or near offer. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Dan: I couldn't find power supplies on their website, only batteries and bulbs. > I called Radio Shack and they have 19 amp power supply, probably the same one Scott got. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: danj <gdj102356@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:23 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > > > Hey Tom - How about Batteries Plus on 135th and Metcalf in OP. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > I tried looking at their catalog online but either too expensive or they don't show the connections. I've got banana plugs to connect to it, so I'm going to try to get the Radio Shack device sometime today after I mow the lawn. Sorry to hear you won't be at the DSS. > > > > Tom J Martinez > > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@> > > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:11 AM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > > > > Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. > > > > Gary > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@>wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > > > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > > > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > > > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Kathy & I have been here MO. on. Water is in and flowing. Showers with warm water :). Some thunder and a little ground weting rain. Come on down. Gil & Kathy Machin
I'm planning on heading down for a few nights, I haven't checked the forecast for the next few days yet though. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Keith Rawlings <kfrastro@...> wrote: > > I'm planning to�go to the DSS on Thursday for 2 or 3 nights.� Anyone else coming out? > > Any late news on the water line? > > Keith Rawlings > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
All of the water is supplied through frost free hydrants. There is a hydrant right next to the shower building. The water heater is connected to that hydrant via a washing machine hose. When cold weather comes we will disconnect the hose and drain the heater and piping as always. We just don't have to drain a pump and pressure tank. As long as we had the backhoe there I figured we might as well install a grey water drain line. There will be ONLY dirty sink water drained into it. No garbage, sewage, etc. Just drain/wash water from a sink. All of the floor drains and other drains are connected to this line. If/when we get the money to install heat and bathrooms in the building we will need to tear out this drain line and install a septic system. For now this seemed like a useful interim solution. The frost proof hydrant inside the building is over by the circuit breaker box. The outside hydrant on the east side is right by the door next to the outdoor sink. On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 7:33 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > > On 7/3/2013 5:13 PM, David Young wrote: > > I have uploaded some photos taken today of the DSS water line project. > They > > are in the photo area of the yahoo group site. > > > > The water heater is connected to the shower hydrant and turned on. The > east > > door hydrant and indoor hydrant are in place but not secured and the > gravel > > has not been placed. The project will likely continue July 5 weather > > permitting. This will included testing and backfilling of the water line > as > > well as finalizing the hydrant installations. The grey water drain line > > will be installed > > > Those sure are some bad gophers or moles you have there. > > How is it going to be treated for winter? You mentioned grey water > drain, is that what will be done to the system to stop it from freezing? > > I've not been privy to the discussions everyone else might have heard, > just was wondering from the photos. > > thanks > jim > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Steve and Mike: Thanks for the info on Associated Radio. I've never heard of them, but surely will bookmark them for future reference. I picked up the one at Radio Shack however. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: stevepocock_kc0ngu <descarte@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 5:20 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply Tom, Associated Radio 75th and Conser Overland Park sell these type of supplies, I have a 20 amp unit in my trailer, I believe it was $100 or near offer. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Dan: I couldn't find power supplies on their website, only batteries and bulbs. > I called Radio Shack and they have 19 amp power supply, probably the same one Scott got. >  > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: danj <gdj102356@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:23 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > >  > Hey Tom - How about Batteries Plus on 135th and Metcalf in OP. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > I tried looking at their catalog online but either too expensive or they don't show the connections. I've got banana plugs to connect to it, so I'm going to try to get the Radio Shack device sometime today after I mow the  lawn. Sorry to hear you won't be at the DSS. > >  > > Tom J Martinez > > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@> > > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:11 AM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > > > > Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. > > > > Gary > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@>wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > > > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > > > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > > > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott: I got the 19 amp model and it was $73, so it hasn't gone up excessively. I tried it out tonight on all my stuff and works good, so now all I need are some clear skies and bit of luck in the next few days. I'm going to try to run the scope and image from inside my RV (out of the humidity and the mosquitos) I'm sure I'll run into some unexpected problems with this set up, but I'll just have to work it out. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@comcast.net" <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply Tom may have to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I paid around $70 for my Radio Shack 19A model. But then that was 2 or 3 years ago. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:20:24 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply Tom, Associated Radio 75th and Conser Overland Park sell these type of supplies, I have a 20 amp unit in my trailer, I believe it was $100 or near offer. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Dan: I couldn't find power supplies on their website, only batteries and bulbs. > I called Radio Shack and they have 19 amp power supply, probably the same one Scott got. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: danj <gdj102356@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 1:23 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > > > Hey Tom - How about Batteries Plus on 135th and Metcalf in OP. Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > I tried looking at their catalog online but either too expensive or they don't show the connections. I've got banana plugs to connect to it, so I'm going to try to get the Radio Shack device sometime today after I mow the lawn. Sorry to hear you won't be at the DSS. > > > > Tom J Martinez > > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@> > > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:11 AM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Wanted: 12-volt, 10 or more amp power supply > > > > > > Try Electronic Supply on Main Street. > > > > Gary > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@>wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > My 12-volt power supply just bit the dust! Does anyone have one for sale? > > > I need one that outputs 12 volts with a least 10 amps or more. There are > > > several places to buy online for about $50, but I need one for this > > > weekend. How about a place here in town where I can get one? > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Is there a way to capture a you tube video sequence and store it on your computer? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
In the past I have used the following firefox plugin to store youtube videos: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/easy-youtube-video-downl-10137/ Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Is there a way to capture a you tube video sequence and store it on your > computer? > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Another good one is: http://www.downloadhelper.net/ I have used it for years. It not only downloads from youtube but just about any video source that can be viewed in Firefox. Rob --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@..." <danws6@...> wrote: > > In the past I have used the following firefox plugin to store youtube videos: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/easy-youtube-video-downl-10137/ > > Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > Is there a way to capture a you tube video sequence and store it on your > > computer? > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
On 7/4/2013 1:03 PM, SC285 wrote: > Another good one is: > http://www.downloadhelper.net/ > I have used it for years. It not only downloads from youtube but just about any video source that can be viewed in Firefox. > > Rob > This one works gangbusters. However you want to hopefully capture videos with 720 or 1080 resolution that are already in mp4 format, which is the format that is playable everywhere. Most of the "free" downloaders for windows capture the file in the encoded way that youtube sends them for play on your computer which is for and Adobe Flash browser plugin. They charge for a converter that stores it in the mp4 format, or supply a free one which stamps a watermark saying it was downloaded with the free version of the converter. However it works very well. I use it frequently to re-encode videos I take to a more universal format by uploading to youtube and then capturing youtubes encoded version which is a smaller file. Jim
Hello all, Not really expecting any response to this, but... I've been downloading the ASKC Yahoo group message Digests since 2003, as well as reading individual messages as they appear on the group's web site. But, occasionally, a digest is skipped; none with the next number appears. If, by any chance, any other members download the digests as well, it would be greatly appreciated if someone could e-mail me any of the ones I'm missing. (I didn't go all the way back to 2003.) Digests not received since January of 2009 [ASKC] Digest Number 4569 [ASKC] Digest Number 5038 [ASKC] Digest Number 5111 [ASKC] Digest Number 5112 [ASKC] Digest Number 5113 [ASKC] Digest Number 5122 [ASKC] Digest Number 5190 [ASKC] Digest Number 5294 [ASKC] Digest Number 5329 [ASKC] Digest Number 5397 [ASKC] Digest Number 5609 [ASKC] Digest Number 5766 [ASKC] Digest Number 5771 [ASKC] Digest Number 5859 [ASKC] Digest Number 6042 [ASKC] Digest Number 6143 [ASKC] Digest Number 6172 [ASKC] Digest Number 6237 Thank you for any of these you might be able or willing to share. Hope to see you all soon at an upcoming meeting. A safe and happy Independence Day to all. Regards, John Cravens
David, Yes, there is. I use a fairly simple program called aTube Catcher. It is free, and pretty much self-explanatory to use. You can capture a video in its original format (usually .FLV), or any of dozens of other formats and sizes. (Remember, the only silly question is one that goes unasked.) ;) Regards, John Cravens --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > Is there a way to capture a you tube video > sequence and store it on your computer? >
Yeah John, aTube Catcher is the one I use also. Just be aware that there are add on links that want to be put on your browser, but if you don't want them just uncheck these as they come up before the installation of aTube Catcher. One thing I like to do listen to oldies from the 50's and 60's. There are many songs on YouTube with video, but what I do with these is download them with aTube Catcher but set it so that it strips the video and saves the song as an Mp3 file. Also, if a video you want is available on the higher formats (1080p or 780p) you can download these as smaller Mp4's that can be played in iTunes or Windows Media Player. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: skygazer1956 <John.Cravens@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: silly question department David, Yes, there is. I use a fairly simple program called aTube Catcher. It is free, and pretty much self-explanatory to use. You can capture a video in its original format (usually .FLV), or any of dozens of other formats and sizes. (Remember, the only silly question is one that goes unasked.) ;) Regards, John Cravens --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young wrote: > > Is there a way to capture a you tube video > sequence and store it on your computer? > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sounds like a few people might be down at the DSS this Saturday night? Leif and I might be able to come down (crossing fingers). Just curious who all might be there. :) Thanks, Cindy
Hi all, I apologize if this sounds like a bit of grandstanding, but I just got an email from my son with a link to a National Science Foundation article about what he and some other students are doing as a result of grants they received from the NSF. http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_images.jsp?cntn_id=128351 <http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_images.jsp?cntn_id=128351&org=NSF> &org=NSF His blurb is the third one down on the page and he will be in the Republic of Korea (South, that is) for a little over three months. I have made him promise to give a talk at a future GM on his research when he's ready. I hope that doesn't sound like thinly veiled nepotism. I apologize if it does. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Whoo-hoo!! Tax dollars doing good things....yeah!!!
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> Hi all,
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> email from my son with a link to a National Science Foundation
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> His blurb is the third one down on the page and he will be in the
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> made him
> promise to give a talk at a future GM on his research when he's ready.
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> I hope that doesn't sound like thinly veiled nepotism. I apologize
> if it
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The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the dome. Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it to move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it got stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking > questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. > > If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! > > Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
IT STUCK ON RITA AND I LAST FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER EVERYONE LEFT. I TOSSED THE ROPE OUT THE SHUTTER OPENING TO GET A MORE TANGENT PULL ON THE ROPE WHILE RITA PRESSED THE FIRST SWITCH. YES, THE FIRST SWITCH! THIS SEEMED TO WORK FOR A SINGLE PERSON ON THE ROPE. JOE _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the dome. Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it to move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it got stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking > questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. > > If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! > > Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
OH, YES, TAKE THE PHONE BACK. IF I WANT TO TALK PRIVATELY, I HAVE TO WALK INTO THE CONFERENCE ROOM. NO PRIVACY IN THE NEW PLACE. JOE _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the dome. Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it to move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it got stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking > questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. > > If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! > > Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was thinking about tying the sob off to a bumper but the rope is too short:-) On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > IT STUCK ON RITA AND I LAST FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER EVERYONE LEFT. I TOSSED > THE ROPE OUT THE SHUTTER OPENING TO GET A MORE TANGENT PULL ON THE ROPE > WHILE RITA PRESSED THE FIRST SWITCH. YES, THE FIRST SWITCH! THIS SEEMED > TO WORK FOR A SINGLE PERSON ON THE ROPE. > > JOE > > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:38 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun > > > > Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you > want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the dome. > Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it to > move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away > from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main > sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with > other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it got > stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. > > On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > > The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking > > questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. > > > > If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! > > > > Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll head down to the office now. We'll see if I can remember how to do it. On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > OH, YES, TAKE THE PHONE BACK. IF I WANT TO TALK PRIVATELY, I HAVE TO WALK > INTO THE CONFERENCE ROOM. NO PRIVACY IN THE NEW PLACE. > > JOE > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:38 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun > > > Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you > want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the dome. > Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it to > move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away > from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main > sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with > other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it got > stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. > > > On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking > > questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. > > > > If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! > > > > Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
JADO PACKS!!! _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun I was thinking about tying the sob off to a bumper but the rope is too short:-) On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > IT STUCK ON RITA AND I LAST FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER EVERYONE LEFT. I TOSSED > THE ROPE OUT THE SHUTTER OPENING TO GET A MORE TANGENT PULL ON THE ROPE > WHILE RITA PRESSED THE FIRST SWITCH. YES, THE FIRST SWITCH! THIS SEEMED > TO WORK FOR A SINGLE PERSON ON THE ROPE. > > JOE > > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:38 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun > > > > Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you > want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the dome. > Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it to > move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away > from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main > sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with > other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it got > stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. > > On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > > The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking > > questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. > > > > If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! > > > > Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hmm...the Blue Angels aren't flying due to budget cuts. I wonder if they'd let us have a couple of those JATO packs the use on the transport plane. Ever see that thing take off? On Jul 5, 2013 10:15 AM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > JADO PACKS!!! > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 10:00 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun > > > I was thinking about tying the sob off to a bumper but the rope is too > short:-) > > > On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > IT STUCK ON RITA AND I LAST FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER EVERYONE LEFT. I TOSSED > > THE ROPE OUT THE SHUTTER OPENING TO GET A MORE TANGENT PULL ON THE ROPE > > WHILE RITA PRESSED THE FIRST SWITCH. YES, THE FIRST SWITCH! THIS SEEMED > > TO WORK FOR A SINGLE PERSON ON THE ROPE. > > > > JOE > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > ________________________________ > > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:38 AM > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun > > > > > > > > Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you > > want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the > dome. > > Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it > to > > move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away > > from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main > > sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with > > other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it > got > > stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. > > > > On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > > wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking > > > questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. > > > > > > If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! > > > > > > Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > > Joseph S. Wright > > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 7/5/2013 9:13 AM, David Young wrote: > Hmm...the Blue Angels aren't flying due to budget cuts. I wonder if they'd > let us have a couple of those JATO packs the use on the transport plane. > Ever see that thing take off? I have heard that the JATO takeoffs are done with, and they are now out of the bottles they used to use for the model both the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels use. I'd recommend a bundle of N engines, like the Mythbusters use, or call the Air Force for some Aim-9 boosters like they used in New Mexico to make a car go near supersonic. One of the best runs they ever did, IMHO. http://www.navytimes.com/article/20091029/NEWS/910290326/Nov-14-final-JATO-popular-Fat-Albert Jim
Sunset isn't until 8:50 or so and the Clear Sky Clock predicts it will be clear. The movie tonight will be "Independence Day." Seemed fitting. I will have a Planetica with me for interested partiesof this device. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Folks, OK, all you wizards out there...can you help me? I have a wonderful SuperCircuits very low light level security camera ...which has the standard RG6 bayonet type video output. It runs nicely when connected to a regular TV... but I want to be able to show live images of the night sky at starparties using my battery-operated laptop monitor. The laptop of course has USB input. So I am scratching my head wondering... 1. How to connect RG6 video output to USB on laptop? 2. How do I view a live image thru the laptop? (Of course it would also be nice to be able to record the image too). Solutions that require an investment less than $50 get "extra credit" and my profound admiration, heh-heh! Thank you - Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Gawd, I love it when guys use their head! But when I first read this I feared Joe was going to use Whitey to pull the rope. :-) Max F on circular resistance = tangent On Jul 5, 2013, at 9:51 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > IT STUCK ON RITA AND I LAST FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER EVERYONE LEFT. I TOSSED THE ROPE OUT THE SHUTTER OPENING TO GET A MORE TANGENT PULL ON THE ROPE WHILE RITA PRESSED THE FIRST SWITCH. YES, THE FIRST SWITCH! THIS SEEMED TO WORK FOR A SINGLE PERSON ON THE ROPE. > > JOE > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, July 5, 2013 9:38 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] It has Begun > > > Excellent. I'll likely transfer the info line back later today unless you > want to keep it. We must be prepared for 4 man rope teams to move the dome. > Three stout men could NOT get it to budge last night. We finally got it to > move with a 4th man drafted from the visitors. After the initial tug away > from the park position we could get it to move with 3 men. The main > sticking points last night were at about 110 degrees and 200 degrees with > other assorted "tight" spots. I think the "park" position was where it got > stuck on David N. the other night, just a bit south of 90 degrees. > > > On Fri, Jul 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> The info line has been ringing pretty good since Wednesday asking >> questions about Powell Observatory and the Saturday programs. >> >> If weather is good, we can expect a large crowd! >> >> Team 7 is meeting for dinner a La Mesa at 6:15 in Louisburg. >> >> Joe >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Joseph S. Wright >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >> >> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC >> Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Dave, You need a video capture device which converts the analog signal into a digital picture. See the Google results for "video capture device". Roger At 13:29 2013-07-05, you wrote: > > >Folks, > >OK, all you wizards out there...can you help me? > >I have a wonderful SuperCircuits very low light >level security camera ...which has the standard RG6 bayonet type video output. > >It runs nicely when connected to a regular TV... >but I want to be able to show live images of the >night sky at starparties using my >battery-operated laptop monitor. The laptop of course has USB input. > >So I am scratching my head wondering... > >1. How to connect RG6 video output to USB on laptop? > >2. How do I view a live image thru the laptop? >(Of course it would also be nice to be able to record the image too). > >Solutions that require an investment less than >$50 get "extra credit" and my profound admiration, heh-heh! > >Thank you - Dave Hudgins > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Here are a couple of devices from Hauppauge. http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-610-USB-Live-Digitizer-Capture/dp/B0036VO2BI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373051043&sr=8-1&keywords=hauppauge+usb http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-1191-WinTV-HVR-950Q-Personal-Recorder/dp/B001DEYVXO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373051078&sr=8-2&keywords=hauppauge+usb I use one of the TV tuners in my media center at home, but I don't have any experience with their USB devices. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Roger Gruenke <astro@...> wrote: > > Dave, > > You need a video capture device which converts > the analog signal into a digital picture. See > the Google results for "video capture device". > > Roger > > > At 13:29 2013-07-05, you wrote: > > > > > >Folks, > > > >OK, all you wizards out there...can you help me? > > > >I have a wonderful SuperCircuits very low light > >level security camera ...which has the standard RG6 bayonet type video output. > > > >It runs nicely when connected to a regular TV... > >but I want to be able to show live images of the > >night sky at starparties using my > >battery-operated laptop monitor. The laptop of course has USB input. > > > >So I am scratching my head wondering... > > > >1. How to connect RG6 video output to USB on laptop? > > > >2. How do I view a live image thru the laptop? > >(Of course it would also be nice to be able to record the image too). > > > >Solutions that require an investment less than > >$50 get "extra credit" and my profound admiration, heh-heh! > > > >Thank you - Dave Hudgins > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Dave, The first one, Model 610, Dan suggested is the better of the two for your application. The SuperCircuits camera outputs composite video, not the broadcast embedded version that the Model 1191 expects. Roger At 14:06 2013-07-05, you wrote: > > >Here are a couple of devices from Hauppauge. > ><http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-610-USB-Live-Digitizer-Capture/dp/B0036VO2BI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373051043&sr=8-1&keywords=hauppauge+usb>http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-610-USB-Live-Digitizer-Capture/dp/B0036VO2BI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373051043&sr=8-1&keywords=hauppauge+usb > >http://www.amazon.com/Hauppauge-1191-WinTV-HVR-950Q-Personal-Recorder/dp/B001DEYVXO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373051078&sr=8-2&keywords=hauppauge+usb > >I use one of the TV tuners in my media center at >home, but I don't have any experience with their USB devices. > >Dan > >--- In ><mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>ASKC@yahoogroups.com, >Roger Gruenke <astro@...> wrote: > > > > Dave, > > > > You need a video capture device which converts > > the analog signal into a digital picture. See > > the Google results for "video capture device". > > > > Roger > > > > > > At 13:29 2013-07-05, you wrote: > > > > > > > > >Folks, > > > > > >OK, all you wizards out there...can you help me? > > > > > >I have a wonderful SuperCircuits very low light > > >level security camera ...which has the > standard RG6 bayonet type video output. > > > > > >It runs nicely when connected to a regular TV... > > >but I want to be able to show live images of the > > >night sky at starparties using my > > >battery-operated laptop monitor. The laptop of course has USB input. > > > > > >So I am scratching my head wondering... > > > > > >1. How to connect RG6 video output to USB on laptop? > > > > > >2. How do I view a live image thru the laptop? > > >(Of course it would also be nice to be able to record the image too). > > > > > >Solutions that require an investment less than > > >$50 get "extra credit" and my profound admiration, heh-heh! > > > > > >Thank you - Dave Hudgins > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You might also try CamStudio Recorder which is free and records anything you do on your computer screen including mouse clicks and voice overdub. http://camstudio.org/ Joe A
Thanks, Marcia. The NSF is one government institution that still seems to
be doing some cool stuff.
Rick Henderson
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Whoo-hoo!! Tax dollars doing good things....yeah!!!
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On Jul 4, 2013, at 9:22 PM, Rick Henderson wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I apologize if this sounds like a bit of grandstanding, but I just got
> an email from my son with a link to a National Science Foundation
> article about what he and some other students are doing as a result of
> grants they received from the NSF.
>
> http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_images.jsp?cntn_id=128351
> <http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_images.jsp?cntn_id=128351&org=NSF>
> &org=NSF
>
> His blurb is the third one down on the page and he will be in the
> Republic of Korea (South, that is) for a little over three months. I
> have made him promise to give a talk at a future GM on his research
> when he's ready.
>
> I hope that doesn't sound like thinly veiled nepotism. I apologize if
> it does.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
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I will be at Powell Saturday night for you trainees, if you want to come out and help out
What is your favorite aurora alert app and why? Do you use it on an iPhone/iPad or Android? Or this can also be, instead, a website that texts you an alert. What are their best features? What is still on your wish list? Free or paid? Thought I'd post the information on our Facebook page as I know we have people that would be interested. Any and all information is very much appreciated. (Don't feel obligated to answer every question. Again, any and all info is welcomed.) Thanks, Cindy
Greg Brown, Rick Owens, Heath Miller and myself hosted at Knob Noster State Park on what turned out to be a very nice evening last night. Park Naturalist says she counted 85 in attendance, but my sister-in-law insists she counted 100 and that more arrived later. ?? At any rate, it was a good crowd. Nearly half were Mennonite or Pennsylvania Dutch, I believe. Very few little kids for a crowd this size; the adults were very attentive and had some good questions and comments. Also had a former NASA Dryden Research Center employee in attendance. Grant Miller Warrensburg
Heather Spinelli, Richard Fredrick, Rita Wright and I hosted about 35 visitors on the roof Friday night. The sky was less than desirable, however, everyone still had a good time. Thanks for being there during the holiday weekend. Of more importance would be the lever to lock the RA clutch on the 14" Meade. To all interested parties!!! DO NOT, DO NOT, AGAIN...DO NOTforce or push the lever completely to the left (CW direction from above) back to the base of the fork. GENTLY PUSH IT TO JUST PAST THE HALF WAY POINT. Forcing it back to the base seems to bind the clutch and it is too difficult to release. Let alone get a finger behind it to move. It also strips the shaft and causes the clutch not to be locked freeing the scope to rotate by weight of the OTA and slips during tracking. Also, please don't over tighten the Dec knob, just snug. I adjusted the lever to lock the clutch just past the center line of lever rotation. I am not blaming anyone, just trying to make my point clear. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Google has a Roswell crash theme today. You can mess with the earthlings. Walk the alien around and mess with the cow, the see bag, the barn window, crawl up the pole and peek in the window, etc. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Did anyone else notice the ASKC being mentioned in the August issued of Astronomy magazine? It shows a timeline of astronomy and mentions the ASKC and its 50th anniversary, including our logo. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The August issue has been lying on my desk for three weeks but I have not had time to peruse it. Thanks for the heads up Joe, I'll check it out. Gary On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Did anyone else notice the ASKC being mentioned in the August issued of > Astronomy magazine? > > It shows a timeline of astronomy and mentions the ASKC and its 50th > anniversary, including our logo. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On a recent update of Sky Safari Pro the program locked up, or really just never finished downloading, and now is not usable. It downloaded on wifi for 20 minutes but never finished. Three more attempts were made, same result. Any idea what is wrong? Anyone else with same problem? George
Well, the weather did another number on us with 100% overcast and sprinkles for all of the evening, but we still had almost 40 guests show up. Joe Wright and David Young entertained the guests with a program on comets. Dave Dembinski, Joe and I also showed the Ruisinger and talked about the building of Powell and answered questions. Rita staffed the gate and Steve King and Darrick Gray lent moral support while staring and the NWS satellite maps showing the clouds and rain heading our way. And on a dark moon weekend too. Oh well. Better luck next week. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
With regards to the 14", I know this has been an ongoing issue, and I am unfortunately an offender myself, so I was wondering, is there any reason why we shouldn't make our own "stop" for the lever even if it is something as simple as stryrofoam and tape as a reminder/safeguard? Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mcintoshdh@umkc.edu>; Mark Brodwin <brodwinm@...> Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013 8:58 AM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Report 07/05/2013 and more Heather Spinelli, Richard Fredrick, Rita Wright and I hosted about 35 visitors on the roof Friday night. The sky was less than desirable, however, everyone still had a good time. Thanks for being there during the holiday weekend. Of more importance would be the lever to lock the RA clutch on the 14" Meade. To all interested parties!!! DO NOT, DO NOT, AGAIN...DO NOT force or push the lever completely to the left (CW direction from above) back to the base of the fork. GENTLY PUSH IT TO JUST PAST THE HALF WAY POINT. Forcing it back to the base seems to bind the clutch and it is too difficult to release. Let alone get a finger behind it to move. It also strips the shaft and causes the clutch not to be locked freeing the scope to rotate by weight of the OTA and slips during tracking. Also, please don't over tighten the Dec knob, just snug. I adjusted the lever to lock the clutch just past the center line of lever rotation. I am not blaming anyone, just trying to make my point clear. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey, you failed to mention the great team dinner at La Mesa before we opened the observatory.
Joe
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From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013 1:37 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Team 7 Powell Report
Well, the weather did another number on us with 100% overcast and sprinkles
for all of the evening, but we still had almost 40 guests show up.
Joe Wright and David Young entertained the guests with a program on comets.
Dave Dembinski, Joe and I also showed the Ruisinger and talked about the
building of Powell and answered questions. Rita staffed the gate and Steve
King and Darrick Gray lent moral support while staring and the NWS satellite
maps showing the clouds and rain heading our way. And on a dark moon
weekend too.
Oh well. Better luck next week.
Rick Henderson
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http://spaceindustrynews.com/mars-curiosity-rover-shoots-video-of-phobos-moon-rising-video/3694/#content thanks jim
George, Are you running this on iOS? I have version 1.7.5 running on two Android devices with no problems. I have had issues with previous updates, including once when I unistalled the old version and reinstalled the new to make it work... Cheers, Dave Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Solved it. I let a guy use my iPad for half an hour at a meeting and he changed my iPad preferences. Live and learn. Thanks for your suggestions.
Hi Grant, Thanks for the report and I'm glad someone actually had some decent skies this weekend. Sounds like you had a busy, but fun night and a very interesting mix of people. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 10:48 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] report-offsite KNSP July 06, 2013 Greg Brown, Rick Owens, Heath Miller and myself hosted at Knob Noster State Park on what turned out to be a very nice evening last night. Park Naturalist says she counted 85 in attendance, but my sister-in-law insists she counted 100 and that more arrived later. ?? At any rate, it was a good crowd. Nearly half were Mennonite or Pennsylvania Dutch, I believe. Very few little kids for a crowd this size; the adults were very attentive and had some good questions and comments. Also had a former NASA Dryden Research Center employee in attendance. Grant Miller Warrensburg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Cool stuff! Even more than just the visuals, for the fact that we have a space probe on another planet looking up and watching one of the planet's moons go by. Just amazing. Phobos has more "cool" than fear to it. Thanks, Jim. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 3:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] time lapse of pass by Phobos over Curiosity http://spaceindustrynews.com/mars-curiosity-rover-shoots-video-of-phobos-moo n-rising-video/3694/#content thanks jim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, I was asked to put this up for our membership just FYI. Rick Henderson From: steveandterry@... [mailto:steveandterry@...] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 8:35 PM To: askc_questions@... Subject: Mirror Grinding Table Hi Friends, I have a mirror grinding table/machine that I'm thinking about selling. It is in my outbuilding here just north of Holden, MO. I've ground and partially polished 12.5", 16", and other smaller mirrors with it. It can handle a 20". Does the club have a "classifieds" system or other way to get the word around? If you could guide me to that, I'd be forever grateful. I'd rather start locally, but could use cloudynights or perhaps a-mart, if necessary. Thanks! Clear skies, Steve House www.starfieldministries.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I got a new toy and have a question concerning its power requirements. Here are the specs on the device: Power Consumption: DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.06A at Max load Power Reguirements: 4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA I have a plug in transformer with this: Input: 120V ~ 60Hz 15W Output: 12V, 700mA I am thinking this will work, but just want to verify it from someone who knows more than me on this kind of stuff. I'll let you know what the new toy is after I've tried it out a bit. It has to do with astrophotography, of course. Thanks, Tom J. Martinez
Cindy and I are going down to the DSS Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Hoping to see some people down there. Gene Williams
It depends. It meets the power requirements but the real question is the quality of the output required. Many of those little adapters spit out a lot of noise. Doesn't matter to most devices but some require clean power. Batteries put out steady power that has little or no electronic noise. Your device may need a nice smooth, filtered supply or it may work just fine with a plain old adapter. I'd wait until one of the smart guys chimes in before you plug your gizmo in. On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 11:19 PM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > ** > > > I got a new toy and have a question concerning its power requirements. > Here are the specs on the device: > > Power Consumption: DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.06A at Max load > Power Reguirements: 4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA > > I have a plug in transformer with this: > Input: 120V ~ 60Hz 15W > Output: 12V, 700mA > > I am thinking this will work, but just want to verify it from someone who > knows more than me on this kind of stuff. > > I'll let you know what the new toy is after I've tried it out a bit. It > has to do with astrophotography, of course. > > Thanks, > > Tom J. Martinez > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tom That should work and the Startracker was a close choice with the Polarie. I went with the Polarie because it could be powered by mini-USB. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > I got a new toy and have a question concerning its power requirements. Here are the specs on the device: > > Power Consumption: DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.06A at Max load > Power Reguirements: 4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA > > I have a plug in transformer with this: > Input: 120V ~ 60Hz 15W > Output: 12V, 700mA > > I am thinking this will work, but just want to verify it from someone who knows more than me on this kind of stuff. > > I'll let you know what the new toy is after I've tried it out a bit. It has to do with astrophotography, of course. > > Thanks, > > Tom J. Martinez >
Wow! How did you figure out it was a StarTracker? Amazing! I went with the StarTracker because of the built in altitude adjustment and lighted polar finder. They both will do the job, however. On their website http://tinyurl.com/ljjwlxx , under "accessories", they have a power supply that puts out 1.2 amps and they also sell a cord to connect to a 12V car battery. Jim Stephens and David Young mentioned that noise from wall plugs may be a problem, but I don't think so in this case. I talked to the seller at the Texas Star Party and he said a phone charger would work. Tom J. Martinez --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "david" <david.lane07@...> wrote: > > Tom > > That should work and the Startracker was a close choice with the Polarie. I went with the Polarie because it could be powered by mini-USB. > > Dave > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > I got a new toy and have a question concerning its power requirements. Here are the specs on the device: > > > > Power Consumption: DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.06A at Max load > > Power Reguirements: 4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA > > > > I have a plug in transformer with this: > > Input: 120V ~ 60Hz 15W > > Output: 12V, 700mA > > > > I am thinking this will work, but just want to verify it from someone who knows more than me on this kind of stuff. > > > > I'll let you know what the new toy is after I've tried it out a bit. It has to do with astrophotography, of course. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > >
WELL, ITS NOT A STARTRACKER, BUT I USED A RADIO SHACK CONVERTER FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS ON A C8 WITH COMPUSTAR. IT WAS A POWER HOG AT 25AMPS. THE CONVERTER WORKED GREAT. I GAVE THE WHOLE SETUP TO MITCH WHEN THE FAMILY MOVED BACK TO COLORADO. HE IS STILL USING IT.
ON A SIDE NOTE. I THINK THE COMPUSTAR HAD SOME OF THE BEST FEATURES FOR ANY GOTO TELESCOPE. THE HAND CONTROLLER MAY HAVE BEEN BIG AT 5X8 OR MORE, BUT IT WOULD ONLY ILLUMINATE THE FEATURES THAT WERE EXECUTABLE AT THAT GIVEN MOMENT. THE WHOLE THING WAS BACKLIT RED. EVEN THE JAPANESE BEATLES GETTING INTO THE CONTROLLER WASN'T A PROBLEM.
BY THE WAY, I'M NTO YELLING. JUST DOING THE ANNOTATION ON DRAWINGS. YOU WOULD KNOW IF I WAS, THERE WOULD BE A FEW OTHER WORDS.
JOE
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 9:57 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Re: Electrical Question?
Wow! How did you figure out it was a StarTracker? Amazing!
I went with the StarTracker because of the built in altitude adjustment and lighted polar finder. They both will do the job, however.
On their website http://tinyurl.com/ljjwlxx , under "accessories", they have a power supply that puts out 1.2 amps and they also sell a cord to connect to a 12V car battery. Jim Stephens and David Young mentioned that noise from wall plugs may be a problem, but I don't think so in this case. I talked to the seller at the Texas Star Party and he said a phone charger would work.
Tom J. Martinez
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> > I got a new toy and have a question concerning its power requirements. Here are the specs on the device:
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> > I am thinking this will work, but just want to verify it from someone who knows more than me on this kind of stuff.
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> > I'll let you know what the new toy is after I've tried it out a bit. It has to do with astrophotography, of course.
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> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tom J. Martinez
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Hi Tom, Without knowing more about the toy and the power supply, it's difficult to decide. A regulated 12 V supply will put out very close to 12 V regardless of the load current, so it would be safe to use An unregulated "12 V" supply will put out more voltage as the load current decreases, so you could see perhaps 15 to 17 V at the 0.06 A (60mA) load that this toy presents. If your supply is unregulated, the 12 V specification only applies at the 500mA load. I'd recommend the four AA batteries as a safe alternative. Roger Gruenke At 23:19 2013-07-09, you wrote: > > >I got a new toy and have a question concerning >its power requirements. Here are the specs on the device: > >Power Consumption: DC 4.8 ~ 6V, 0.06A at Max load >Power Reguirements: 4 AA batteries, or External DC 9 ~12V, 500mA > >I have a plug in transformer with this: >Input: 120V ~ 60Hz 15W >Output: 12V, 700mA > >I am thinking this will work, but just want to >verify it from someone who knows more than me on this kind of stuff. > >I'll let you know what the new toy is after I've >tried it out a bit. It has to do with astrophotography, of course. > >Thanks, > >Tom J. Martinez > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I need a substitute for my duty night with Team 3 on Saturday, July 27, due to a trip out of state. I'd be happy to swap with someone. Roger Gruenke <astro@...> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Ah... so THAT is why Michael needed a good copy of our logo! Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 10:09 AM To: ASKC; Dr. Daniel McIntosh; Mark Brodwin; mbakich@... Subject: [ASKC] Astronomy Magazine Did anyone else notice the ASKC being mentioned in the August issued of Astronomy magazine? It shows a timeline of astronomy and mentions the ASKC and its 50th anniversary, including our logo. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There is a new show on the History channel, Nine PM tonight.God Guns and Automobiles.The show is based on Max Motors in Butler Mo. Former KC DJ Mancow Muller is the brother of Max.
L Goode
Thanks for the heads up. Ill try to catch it. Gary Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T ----- Reply message ----- From: "larryg" <lagoode916@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Tv Show Date: Thu, Jul 11, 2013 12:05 There is a new show on the History channel, Nine PM tonight.God Guns and Automobiles.The show is based on Max Motors in Butler Mo. Former KC DJ Mancow Muller is the brother of Max. L Goode [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have another commitment out of towntomorrow night and need someone to be responsible for opening and closing the observatory. Anyone? Bueller, Bueller? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the heads up. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jul 11, 2013, at 12:05 PM, "larryg" <lagoode916@...> wrote: > > > There is a new show on the History channel, Nine PM tonight.God Guns and Automobiles.The show is based on Max Motors in Butler Mo. Former KC DJ Mancow Muller is the brother of Max. > > L Goode > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just checking to see if anyone took Joe up on his request. I don't mind heading down if help is still needed. Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 3:26 PM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Friday 7/12 I have another commitment out of town tomorrow night and need someone to be responsible for opening and closing the observatory. Anyone? Bueller, Bueller? Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Richard will open and close. Charles was on the schedule to be there. John has a 50th BD party for a relative and may get there later.
That is all I know.
Joe
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Joseph S. Wright
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Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Friday 7/12
Just checking to see if anyone took Joe up on his request. I don't mind heading down if help is still needed.
Heather Spinelli
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To: ASKC <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 3:26 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Warko Friday 7/12
I have another commitment out of town tomorrow night and need someone to be responsible for opening and closing the observatory.
Anyone? Bueller, Bueller?
Joe
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No problem, I will be there open to close then. Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Friday 7/12 Richard will open and close. Charles was on the schedule to be there. John has a 50th BD party for a relative and may get there later. That is all I know. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 2:04 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Friday 7/12 Just checking to see if anyone took Joe up on his request. I don't mind heading down if help is still needed. Heather Spinelli ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com> To: ASKC <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 3:26 PM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Friday 7/12 I have another commitment out of town tomorrow night and need someone to be responsible for opening and closing the observatory. Anyone? Bueller, Bueller? Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Clear skies down here! Where is everyone? We have running water! Looks to be a beautiful night! ...and the Moon sets early!
Scott: David Kirsch and I were the only one there Thursday night. The skies were excellent. I was amazed at how easy it was to see the dark nebulae along the Milky Way, especially with binoculars.. The Pipe Nebula and the upper part that makes it into a horse was obvious naked eye. The dark lanes coming out of the Antares region were not as easy, but visible. Wish I was there, but I've got to up early in the morning. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 7:24 PM Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday night Clear skies down here! Where is everyone? We have running water! Looks to be a beautiful night! ...and the Moon sets early! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Catch it before it gets lost! That's cool, no more water runs to the city. On Jul 12, 2013, at 7:24 PM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Clear skies down here! > > Where is everyone? We have running water! > > Looks to be a beautiful night! ...and the Moon sets early! > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
At 4:00am it's 66 degrees with a slight breeze from the ESE. Bone dry. Papers and scope are not even damp! I've had my dew heaters off all night! SQM readings in the last hour averaged 21.34 !!!! Seeing isn't the greatest though... stars twinkling up to about 20 degrees. Oh well, I'm here all alone with the neighbor's 3 dogs cranking out the retro hits from the 80's and doing the S-A-F-E-T-Y D-A-N-C-E! Observed 2 new comets (new to me at least) plus all kinds of cool stuff! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, D Trent <dtrent@...> wrote: > > Catch it before it gets lost! > > That's cool, no more water runs to the city. > > > On Jul 12, 2013, at 7:24 PM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > Clear skies down here! > > > > Where is everyone? We have running water! > > > > Looks to be a beautiful night! ...and the Moon sets early! > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
John Fitzgerald, Heather Spinelli, Patrick Newman and I hosted approximately 30 people for a beautiful night at Warkoczewski Observatory. Saturn is still the "star", but we managed to tear ourselves away long enough to view the Moon, Venus, Albireo, Spica and Epsilon Lyrae. I'm sorry you couldn't be there, Joe and Rita. It may have been the most pleasant night up there this year. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick
Jim Ketchum, Rick Owens, Jim Carothers, and myself hosted a dozen hopeful attendees at Powell Gardens tonight. Total cloud-out, but they hung around with us for an hour and a half while we shared astronomy, space science, telescopes, etc. Even though it was overcast, it was a nice evening to be outdoors. Grant Miller Warrensburg
Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 last weekend and it was still fairly good). Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level the ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with time, the dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge making it difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have no issues driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to his fields. Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need to be re-filled. I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site we should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the water heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning back down through the frost free hydrant, correct? I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane tank was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so were the 2 inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled with propane. Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a cool shower felt great!!!! By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back down there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building door. BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the past week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only found 1 can of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we could use more wasp spray. Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back in by the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could attack that project. Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and it's basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or so. Are we just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to see when cutting next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no problems crushing that pipe. Or is there another plan yet to be done for that? So in conclusion - water line ridge - lawn mower - need gasoline - shutting off water procedure - need propane - hydrant padlocks - need wasp spray - Roundup graveled area - building drain line I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane during next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During September New Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along and do that. Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after 10:00. And the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at 4:00am. However, I did make my final observation for the night at 5:30am (a star in eastern Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid around my scope, ladder, and trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple tails through the night, but i don't think it was the same dog every time. I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? Dark skies to you all! -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Friday evening we had our July Club Starparty at Powell, a beautiful evening with thin cresent Moon that set early. Absolutely perfect temperatures and very dry. This was actually our "backup" Friday starparty after last Friday's broken cloud cover. Even though a "backup" we still had eight club members and a guest who all stayed very late because of the wonderful conditions. Great fun - our next member starparty at Powell will be Friday August 2. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
What perfect timing with your list of needed items for the DSS, Scott! I am working on preparing for the board meeting tomorrow and this is a great time to remind all members that there is money budgeted for propane and other incidentals plus the money that is dropped in the donation box can be used for things like wasp spray, gasoline and Round Up. So, if you purchase something to be used at the DSS, please turn in your receipts and I will be happy to reimburse you! Twyla Forst, Treasurer On 7/14/2013 11:32 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... > > > > I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 > last weekend and it was still fairly good). > > > > Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level > the ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with > time, the dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge > making it difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have > no issues driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to > his fields. > > > > Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. > > > > I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need > to be re-filled. > > > > I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site > we should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the > water heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning > back down through the frost free hydrant, correct? > > > > I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane > tank was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so > were the 2 inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled > with propane. Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a > cool shower felt great!!!! > > > > By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I > have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back > down there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building > door. > > > > BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the > fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the > past week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only > found 1 can of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we > could use more wasp spray. > > > > Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and > grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back > in by the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could > attack that project. > > > > Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and > it's basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or > so. Are we just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to > see when cutting next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no > problems crushing that pipe. Or is there another plan yet to be done > for that? > > So in conclusion > > - water line ridge > > - lawn mower > > - need gasoline > > - shutting off water procedure > > - need propane > > - hydrant padlocks > > - need wasp spray > > - Roundup graveled area > > - building drain line > > > > I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane > during next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During > September New Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along > and do that. > > > > Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest > sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after > 10:00. And the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at > 4:00am. However, I did make my final observation for the night at > 5:30am (a star in eastern Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid > around my scope, ladder, and trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple > tails through the night, but i don't think it was the same dog every > time. > > > > I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? > > > > Dark skies to you all! > > -Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Twyla! Speaking of propane... Does anyone know where I can get tanks filled in Butler? I think in the past, we've just done a tank exchange at the Family Center just east of the old Wal-Mart. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Twyla <bmwtwyla@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:49:35 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: <s.kranz1@...> Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS issues and observing What perfect timing with your list of needed items for the DSS, Scott! I am working on preparing for the board meeting tomorrow and this is a great time to remind all members that there is money budgeted for propane and other incidentals plus the money that is dropped in the donation box can be used for things like wasp spray, gasoline and Round Up. So, if you purchase something to be used at the DSS, please turn in your receipts and I will be happy to reimburse you! Twyla Forst, Treasurer On 7/14/2013 11:32 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... > > > > I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 > last weekend and it was still fairly good). > > > > Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level > the ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with > time, the dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge > making it difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have > no issues driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to > his fields. > > > > Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. > > > > I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need > to be re-filled. > > > > I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site > we should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the > water heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning > back down through the frost free hydrant, correct? > > > > I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane > tank was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so > were the 2 inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled > with propane. Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a > cool shower felt great!!!! > > > > By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I > have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back > down there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building > door. > > > > BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the > fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the > past week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only > found 1 can of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we > could use more wasp spray. > > > > Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and > grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back > in by the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could > attack that project. > > > > Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and > it's basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or > so. Are we just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to > see when cutting next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no > problems crushing that pipe. Or is there another plan yet to be done > for that? > > So in conclusion > > - water line ridge > > - lawn mower > > - need gasoline > > - shutting off water procedure > > - need propane > > - hydrant padlocks > > - need wasp spray > > - Roundup graveled area > > - building drain line > > > > I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane > during next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During > September New Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along > and do that. > > > > Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest > sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after > 10:00. And the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at > 4:00am. However, I did make my final observation for the night at > 5:30am (a star in eastern Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid > around my scope, ladder, and trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple > tails through the night, but i don't think it was the same dog every > time. > > > > I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? > > > > Dark skies to you all! > > -Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott, Some comments on a couple of comments - Should we think about laminated water turn-on/turn-off instructions to be posted by sink, shower hydrant and in outhouse for the rest of this year so all users of the DSS know what the procedure is? Might help out to answer simple questions for those who turn on the sink tap and get nothing when they expect water. This is new stuff for everyone, so reminders may be needed. Re wasps - I sprayed and later knocked down a couple of small wasp nests, but David Young got the big nests. He deserves major credit! The one that surprised me was on the outside door frame of the east door of the REBB. I noticed wasps hanging around there again later in the week, so that nest may be back again. I thought I saw a can or two of wasp spray in the REBB, but did not check to see if they were empties. But full cans in the REBB and empties in the vault toilet don't help much when I panic and want one NOW! During the week we spent at the DSS, there were at least 3 people/families who had never been at the DSS more than once or were on their first visit. A couple of them were on a weekday night. It was great to see new people enjoying the DSS! Kathy Machin -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:32 AM To: !_askc Subject: [ASKC] DSS issues and observing Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 last weekend and it was still fairly good). Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level the ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with time, the dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge making it difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have no issues driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to his fields. Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need to be re-filled. I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site we should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the water heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning back down through the frost free hydrant, correct? I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane tank was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so were the 2 inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled with propane. Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a cool shower felt great!!!! By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back down there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building door. BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the past week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only found 1 can of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we could use more wasp spray. Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back in by the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could attack that project. Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and it's basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or so. Are we just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to see when cutting next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no problems crushing that pipe. Or is there another plan yet to be done for that? So in conclusion - water line ridge - lawn mower - need gasoline - shutting off water procedure - need propane - hydrant padlocks - need wasp spray - Roundup graveled area - building drain line I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane during next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During September New Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along and do that. Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after 10:00. And the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at 4:00am. However, I did make my final observation for the night at 5:30am (a star in eastern Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid around my scope, ladder, and trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple tails through the night, but i don't think it was the same dog every time. I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? Dark skies to you all! -Scott
Great!!! So the running water is bringing in new people!!! Hooray!!! Anyway, I found 1 can in the building but it was empty.... Huh, why was it not just thrown away??? I did find 2 cans in the women's bathroom, so I moved 1 into the men's. That one is now less than half. Is there a certain bird or an exotic frog that feast on wasps? Maybe we should do some wildlife importing. Hahaha Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Kathy" <kmachin@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:05:33 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS issues Scott, Some comments on a couple of comments - Should we think about laminated water turn-on/turn-off instructions to be posted by sink, shower hydrant and in outhouse for the rest of this year so all users of the DSS know what the procedure is? Might help out to answer simple questions for those who turn on the sink tap and get nothing when they expect water. This is new stuff for everyone, so reminders may be needed. Re wasps - I sprayed and later knocked down a couple of small wasp nests, but David Young got the big nests. He deserves major credit! The one that surprised me was on the outside door frame of the east door of the REBB. I noticed wasps hanging around there again later in the week, so that nest may be back again. I thought I saw a can or two of wasp spray in the REBB, but did not check to see if they were empties. But full cans in the REBB and empties in the vault toilet don't help much when I panic and want one NOW! During the week we spent at the DSS, there were at least 3 people/families who had never been at the DSS more than once or were on their first visit. A couple of them were on a weekday night. It was great to see new people enjoying the DSS! Kathy Machin -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:32 AM To: !_askc Subject: [ASKC] DSS issues and observing Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 last weekend and it was still fairly good). Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level the ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with time, the dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge making it difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have no issues driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to his fields. Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need to be re-filled. I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site we should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the water heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning back down through the frost free hydrant, correct? I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane tank was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so were the 2 inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled with propane. Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a cool shower felt great!!!! By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back down there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building door. BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the past week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only found 1 can of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we could use more wasp spray. Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back in by the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could attack that project. Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and it's basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or so. Are we just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to see when cutting next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no problems crushing that pipe. Or is there another plan yet to be done for that? So in conclusion - water line ridge - lawn mower - need gasoline - shutting off water procedure - need propane - hydrant padlocks - need wasp spray - Roundup graveled area - building drain line I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane during next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During September New Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along and do that. Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after 10:00. And the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at 4:00am. However, I did make my final observation for the night at 5:30am (a star in eastern Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid around my scope, ladder, and trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple tails through the night, but i don't think it was the same dog every time. I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? Dark skies to you all! -Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott, Bullfrogs and a few birds prey on wasps, not sure if they like the type at the DSS or even if the birds that like wasps are native/visitors to this part of the US. Unfortunately that's why we need spray most times. Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Great!!! So the running water is bringing in new people!!! Hooray!!! > > Anyway, I found 1 can in the building but it was empty.... Huh, why was it not just thrown away??? > > I did find 2 cans in the women's bathroom, so I moved 1 into the men's. That one is now less than half. > > Is there a certain bird or an exotic frog that feast on wasps? Maybe we should do some wildlife importing. Hahaha > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Kathy" <kmachin@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:05:33 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS issues > > Scott, > Some comments on a couple of comments - > > Should we think about laminated water turn-on/turn-off instructions to be > posted by sink, shower hydrant and in outhouse for the rest of this year so > all users of the DSS know what the procedure is? Might help out to answer > simple questions for those who turn on the sink tap and get nothing when > they expect water. This is new stuff for everyone, so reminders may be > needed. > > Re wasps - I sprayed and later knocked down a couple of small wasp nests, > but David Young got the big nests. He deserves major credit! The one that > surprised me was on the outside door frame of the east door of the REBB. I > noticed wasps hanging around there again later in the week, so that nest may > be back again. I thought I saw a can or two of wasp spray in the REBB, but > did not check to see if they were empties. But full cans in the REBB and > empties in the vault toilet don't help much when I panic and want one NOW! > > During the week we spent at the DSS, there were at least 3 people/families > who had never been at the DSS more than once or were on their first visit. A > couple of them were on a weekday night. > > It was great to see new people enjoying the DSS! > > Kathy Machin > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 11:32 AM > To: !_askc > Subject: [ASKC] DSS issues and observing > Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... > I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 last > weekend and it was still fairly good). > Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level the > ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with time, the > dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge making it difficult > for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have no issues driving over it > with his tractor and implements to get to his fields. > > Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. > > I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need to be > re-filled. > > I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site we > should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the water > heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning back down > through the frost free hydrant, correct? > > I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane tank was > empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so were the 2 inside > the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled with propane. Luckily > after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a cool shower felt great!!!! > > By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I have > 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back down > there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building door. > > BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the fault > toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the past week > though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only found 1 can of wasp > spray though and it's less than half full. So we could use more wasp spray. > > Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and grass. > I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back in by the > HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could attack that > project. > > Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and it's > basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or so. Are we > just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to see when cutting > next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no problems crushing that pipe. > Or is there another plan yet to be done for that? > > > So in conclusion > > - water line ridge > > - lawn mower > > - need gasoline > > - shutting off water procedure > > - need propane > > - hydrant padlocks > > - need wasp spray > > - Roundup graveled area > > - building drain line > > > > I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane during > next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During September New > Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along and do that. > > Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest sunset, > I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after 10:00. And the > eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at 4:00am. However, I did > make my final observation for the night at 5:30am (a star in eastern > Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid around my scope, ladder, and > trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple tails through the night, but i > don't think it was the same dog every time. > > I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? > > Dark skies to you all! > > -Scott > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Reader's Digest has an article titled Seeing Stars by Paul Bogard. It's an excerpt from "The End of Night." [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am getting rid of about 10 years of magazines from S&T and Astronomy. You have a few days to speak up if you want them. About fourteen box holders worth. Joe
Bring a box into every General Meeting. They always go fast there. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:41:24 PM Subject: [ASKC] olde S&T magazines going bye, bye I am getting rid of about 10 years of magazines from S&T and Astronomy. You have a few days to speak up if you want them. About fourteen box holders worth. Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Babbage: Amateur astronomy Difference Engine: Looking up? The Economist Jul 15th 2013, 8:15 by N.V. | LOS ANGELES ONCE upon a time, many youngsters got their first glimpse of science through astronomy. Trips to a planetarium would open their eyes to the wonders of the night sky. Learning the constellations, tracing the asterism of Ursa Major (Plough in Britain, Big Dipper in America) with the naked eye, and pin-pointing Polaris became the starting point for exploring the heavens. Seeing the Moons pock-marked face for the first time through a telescope or pair of binoculars could take the breath away. Lucky ones, with a chance to view the moons of Jupiter or rings of Saturn through a telescope, or sunspots and solar flares via a darkened lens, could find themselves hooked for life. For centuries, astronomy has been a window on the scientific worldan open laboratory for all to wander and observe. Unlike the rest of science, no advanced degree was needed to gain admission. Dedicated amateurs could, and do, make significant contributions to the field. Others could simply enjoy navigating the night sky and noting the movements of Earths planetary neighbours. The space age brought the cosmos into the living room. Launched around the time of Sputnik, the BBCs The Sky at Night became a perennial favourite on British television, and remained so for half a century. From the programme's inception in 1957 and until his death in 2012, its ebullient presenter, Patrick Moore, inspired generations of viewers to go out into the back garden and look up. Moore was knighted in 2001 for his services to science. As a teenager, Babbage [the bloggers pseudonym, taken from Charles Babbage, a Victorian mathematician and engineer] was one of the more fortunate of backyard astronomers, having ready access to a neighbour's 3-inch (7.6cm) refractor. The instrument was an heirloom even then, and no match for the high-powered Cassegrain reflectors introduced around that time in America. Cassegrain telescopeswhich use a concave parabolic mirror in place of a primary lens and a convex hyperbolic secondary mirror to reflect the concentrated light from the primary back through a hole in the primary's centrehave been around since the 1600s (they are named after Laurent Cassegrain, a French astronomer who came up with one of several competing designs). Using a pair of mirrors to fold the light-path in this way allows a large light-gathering surface to be used without making the telescope unduly long. Also, all things being equal, it is easier to grind and polish a single-sided mirror than a double-sided lens. And mirrors, unlike lenses, do not bend different parts of the spectrum in different ways. So a mirror provides a bigger, better and cheaper way to catch light. The most desirable instrument back then was the 3-inch Maksutov-Cassegrain built by Questar in Pennsylvania. This was unquestionably the Rolls-Royce of telescopes, with a price to match. Wernher von Braun, the German rocket engineer who led America's Moon shot, bought one. So did science-fiction author Arthur C. Clarke. A teenage Babbage could only dream of owning oneand still does. The 3-inch Questar Standard has remained in production, virtually unchanged, ever since. For those who can afford such optical and mechanical perfection, 50th anniversary versions are still available. The Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, named in part after Dmitri Maksutov, a Soviet optical engineer and amateur astronomer, who devised a way of eliminating both spherical and coma aberrations (which plague mirrors as well as lenses) in Cassegrain telescopes. Spherical aberration makes an image slightly fuzzy. It is caused by light being reflected (or refracted) more at the edge of a curved mirror (or lens) than at the centre. Coma is an optical effect that occurs when a star being viewed is off the telescopes main axis, resulting in an image with a tail (coma) like a comet. In 1941, Maksutov inserted a thick meniscus-like lens part way down the telescope tube to alter the direction of the incoming light so that it cancelled the aberration along the outer edge of a spherical primary mirror. Not only did this get rid of the aberration, it made the telescope cheaper: a spherical mirror is easier to grind than a parabolic one. The Maksutov-Cassegrain design thus gave amateur astronomers a powerful instrument for a modest price that was compact enough to be carried anywhere. By happy coincidence, it arrived just as the space programme awakened popular interest in the heavens. Questar was not the only one to capitalise on Maksutov's invention. Telescope-makers around the world developed similar catadioptric designsso called because they combined mirrors (cataoptrics) and lenses (dioptrics). By the 1970s, the popularity of backyard astronomy sustained dozens of manufacturers. Two of the most successful, Celestron and Meade Instruments, set up shop in Babbage's adopted neighbourhood in southern California. Makers quickly added other models to their Maksutov-Cassegrain lines. All manner of telescope designs became available, including Schmidt-Cassegrain instruments with primary mirrors up to 16-inches in diameter and even bigger Dobsonian telescopes. Babbage has always preferred the Maksutov for observing the planets, and the Schmidt for deep-space objects or for astrophotography. Both types benefit from the use of spherical mirrors and corrector plates to minimise their various aberrations. And both are essentially maintenance-free, though they can easily be damaged. Great care in handling any telescope is essential. But gone regretfully are the days when friends would gather in back gardens to take turns at peering through the family telescope and manning the outside grill. As a pastime, stargazing has become a shadow of its former self. The astronomical societies may be as lively as ever, but youngsters nowadays tinker with computers, micro-controllers, robots and other digital fare rather than telescopes. Parents who once lugged their prized possession into a darkened countryside to spend a chilly night gazing skyward now view the heavens from the comfort of home using an app on a smartphone or tablet. Babbage's current favourite interactive star map is <http://android.metricscat.com/droid-sky-view-star-map/> Droid Sky View from Game Evolution. In the circumstances, it is not surprising that telescope-makers have fallen on hard times. Celestron flirted with bankruptcy when its parent company folded in 2001. Its assets were later bought by a firm in Delaware owned by Synta Technology of Taiwan. After seeing its yearly sales plunge from $102m in 2007 to $22m in 2012, Meade announced last week that it had voted to sell itself to Jinghua Optics & Electronics of Guangzhou, China. The good news is that, with all the retrenchment around, there are now plenty of bargains to be had. But beware of cheap imports, especially from China: they may look the part, but most rarely perform as advertised. A decent eight-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a computerised alt-azimuth mount, GPS alignment and a proper tripod will cost around $3,000 new, and perhaps half that second-hand. So, be suspicious of anything priced much less. And always remember that the most important attribute of a telescope is not its magnification, but the size of its light-gathering aperture. Ironically, for experienced amateur astronomers, times have never been better. Websites like Zooniverse, operated by the Citizens Science Alliance, encourage volunteers to participate in classifying images of galaxies taken by the Hubble telescope, or craters on the Moon in pictures provided by the Lunar Orbiter. Other astronomy projects on offer include looking for extra-solar planets, searching infrared images of the Milky Way for stars being born, and tracking solar storms. For those who know what they are doing, all this and more can be done online via Zooniverse's portal. But what about the everyday stargazer? Without a space race to captivate the imagination, and with so many other distractions for the young, could backyard astronomy ever make a return? Oddly, it has seen a surprising revival in Britain this year. The UK arm of online retailer, Amazon, reports that telescope sales jumped 500% in January after the first episode of the BBC's latest astronomy show, Stargazing Livethanks, in large part, to the rock-star looks of one of the presenters, Brian Cox, a professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester and also an actual, pukka rock star (having been a member of D:Ream). Could it be that history is about to repeat itself, at least in Britain? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Having nothing better to do I checked the Kansas State unclaimed property site and found a $20 refund from Symantec (Nortons). A couple of years ago we found a refund from a hospital. We thought it strange they knew our address to send us a bill but didn't know our address to send us a refund for an overpayment:-) You can check Kansas and Missouri for free. Who knows, you many have some money sitting there at the State Treasurer's office. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have 10 of the magazine holder racks that fit Sky & Tel/Astronomy magazines perfectly. If anyone wants them, let me know and I'll bring them to the July GM. If not, they're going bye-bye. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So. this says that you need to be outside, looking to the low eastern horizon, and waving at Saturn - this Friday, 4:27 PM in the afternoon. Spread the word!!! Let's all be in the picture. J read about it below.. Jackie Beucher From: NASA Science News [mailto:noreply@...] Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 3:27 PM To: NASA Science News Subject: The First Interplanetary Photobomb (Wave at Saturn) NASA Science News for July 17, 2013 On Friday, July 19th, NASA's Cassini spacecraft will photograph Earth through the rings of Saturn--and NASA wants you to jump into the shot. FULL STORY: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/17jul_waveatsaturn / . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please bring them Rick! Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:56 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Magazine Racks I have 10 of the magazine holder racks that fit Sky & Tel/Astronomy magazines perfectly. If anyone wants them, let me know and I'll bring them to the July GM. If not, they're going bye-bye. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Will do! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:44 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Magazine Racks Please bring them Rick! Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:56 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Magazine Racks I have 10 of the magazine holder racks that fit Sky & Tel/Astronomy magazines perfectly. If anyone wants them, let me know and I'll bring them to the July GM. If not, they're going bye-bye. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hmmmm. The guy that owned the trailer I used to haul the "bobcat" parked it at his new lot and it was stolen in less than a week. I still have the bobcat but will need a way to haul it. Maybe Joe can pull it down when its cooler. Whitey has no air conditioning. We will also need to pay for his gas! Its a long haul pulling a LOT of weight! On Jul 14, 2013 11:32 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > > > Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... > > > > I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 > last weekend and it was still fairly good). > > > > Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level the > ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with time, the > dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge making it > difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have no issues > driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to his fields. > > > > Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. > > > > I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need to be > re-filled. > > > > I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site we > should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the water > heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning back down > through the frost free hydrant, correct? > > > > I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane tank > was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so were the 2 > inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled with propane. > Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a cool shower felt > great!!!! > > > > By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I > have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back down > there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building door. > > > > BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the > fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the past > week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only found 1 can > of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we could use more > wasp spray. > > > > Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and > grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back in by > the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could attack that > project. > > > > Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and it's > basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or so. Are we > just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to see when cutting > next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no problems crushing that pipe. > Or is there another plan yet to be done for that? > > So in conclusion > > - water line ridge > > - lawn mower > > - need gasoline > > - shutting off water procedure > > - need propane > > - hydrant padlocks > > - need wasp spray > > - Roundup graveled area > > - building drain line > > > > I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane during > next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During September New > Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along and do that. > > > > Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest > sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after 10:00. And > the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at 4:00am. However, I > did make my final observation for the night at 5:30am (a star in eastern > Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid around my scope, ladder, and > trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple tails through the night, but i > don't think it was the same dog every time. > > > > I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? > > > > Dark skies to you all! > > -Scott > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The mower probably needs a new air filter, fuel filter, and new spark plug(s). When was the last time the blades were sharpened? I hope I didn't mess this up! Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jul 18, 2013, at 1:38 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Hmmmm. The guy that owned the trailer I used to haul the "bobcat" parked it > at his new lot and it was stolen in less than a week. I still have the > bobcat but will need a way to haul it. Maybe Joe can pull it down when its > cooler. Whitey has no air conditioning. We will also need to pay for his > gas! Its a long haul pulling a LOT of weight! > On Jul 14, 2013 11:32 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> >> >> Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... >> >> >> >> I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 >> last weekend and it was still fairly good). >> >> >> >> Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level the >> ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with time, the >> dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge making it >> difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have no issues >> driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to his fields. >> >> >> >> Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. >> >> >> >> I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need to be >> re-filled. >> >> >> >> I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site we >> should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the water >> heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning back down >> through the frost free hydrant, correct? >> >> >> >> I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane tank >> was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so were the 2 >> inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled with propane. >> Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a cool shower felt >> great!!!! >> >> >> >> By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I >> have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back down >> there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building door. >> >> >> >> BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the >> fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the past >> week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only found 1 can >> of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we could use more >> wasp spray. >> >> >> >> Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and >> grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back in by >> the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could attack that >> project. >> >> >> >> Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and it's >> basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or so. Are we >> just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to see when cutting >> next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no problems crushing that pipe. >> Or is there another plan yet to be done for that? >> >> So in conclusion >> >> - water line ridge >> >> - lawn mower >> >> - need gasoline >> >> - shutting off water procedure >> >> - need propane >> >> - hydrant padlocks >> >> - need wasp spray >> >> - Roundup graveled area >> >> - building drain line >> >> >> >> I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane during >> next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During September New >> Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along and do that. >> >> >> >> Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest >> sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after 10:00. And >> the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at 4:00am. However, I >> did make my final observation for the night at 5:30am (a star in eastern >> Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid around my scope, ladder, and >> trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple tails through the night, but i >> don't think it was the same dog every time. >> >> >> >> I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was everyone? >> >> >> >> Dark skies to you all! >> >> -Scott >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Saturday marks the 44 anniversary of the Moon Landing. So, we of course will feature the Moon. The back illuminated map of the Moon is a big hit. The movie before opening will be either Apollo 13, First Men in the Moon, Moon..... The movie will start at 6:30 in room 104 ( I think that is the room across from the big lecture hall). We will open the roof at 9pm due to the heat index being at or above 100F A older movie of the Apollo landing will be shown on the roof using a film projector. One of those devices that use two reels with a film strip feeding through a noisy machine. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott, The last time I tanked up in Butler I went to the hardware store on the main drag at the north end of town. That was two years ago. I assume they still fill propane tanks. Gary On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 5:30 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Thanks Twyla! > > Speaking of propane... Does anyone know where I can get tanks filled in > Butler? I think in the past, we've just done a tank exchange at the Family > Center just east of the old Wal-Mart. > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: Twyla <bmwtwyla@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:49:35 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Cc: <s.kranz1@comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS issues and observing > > What perfect timing with your list of needed items for the DSS, Scott! > I am working on preparing for the board meeting tomorrow and this is a > great time to remind all members that there is money budgeted for > propane and other incidentals plus the money that is dropped in the > donation box can be used for things like wasp spray, gasoline and Round > Up. So, if you purchase something to be used at the DSS, please turn in > your receipts and I will be happy to reimburse you! > > > Twyla Forst, > Treasurer > On 7/14/2013 11:32 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > > > > > Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... > > > > > > > > I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 > > last weekend and it was still fairly good). > > > > > > > > Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level > > the ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with > > time, the dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge > > making it difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have > > no issues driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to > > his fields. > > > > > > > > Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. > > > > > > > > I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need > > to be re-filled. > > > > > > > > I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site > > we should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the > > water heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning > > back down through the frost free hydrant, correct? > > > > > > > > I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane > > tank was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so > > were the 2 inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled > > with propane. Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a > > cool shower felt great!!!! > > > > > > > > By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I > > have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back > > down there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building > > door. > > > > > > > > BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the > > fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the > > past week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only > > found 1 can of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we > > could use more wasp spray. > > > > > > > > Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and > > grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back > > in by the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could > > attack that project. > > > > > > > > Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and > > it's basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or > > so. Are we just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to > > see when cutting next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no > > problems crushing that pipe. Or is there another plan yet to be done > > for that? > > > > So in conclusion > > > > - water line ridge > > > > - lawn mower > > > > - need gasoline > > > > - shutting off water procedure > > > > - need propane > > > > - hydrant padlocks > > > > - need wasp spray > > > > - Roundup graveled area > > > > - building drain line > > > > > > > > I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane > > during next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During > > September New Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along > > and do that. > > > > > > > > Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest > > sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after > > 10:00. And the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at > > 4:00am. However, I did make my final observation for the night at > > 5:30am (a star in eastern Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid > > around my scope, ladder, and trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple > > tails through the night, but i don't think it was the same dog every > > time. > > > > > > > > I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was > everyone? > > > > > > > > Dark skies to you all! > > > > -Scott > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Randy, all that was done 2 months ago. Good suggestions though. Gary, I'm going to get them and filled at the family center in Hville. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > Scott, > > The last time I tanked up in Butler I went to the hardware store on the > main drag at the north end of town. That was two years ago. I assume they > still fill propane tanks. > > Gary > > > On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 5:30 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Thanks Twyla! > > > > Speaking of propane... Does anyone know where I can get tanks filled in > > Butler? I think in the past, we've just done a tank exchange at the Family > > Center just east of the old Wal-Mart. > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Twyla <bmwtwyla@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 14:49:35 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Cc: <s.kranz1@...> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS issues and observing > > > > What perfect timing with your list of needed items for the DSS, Scott! > > I am working on preparing for the board meeting tomorrow and this is a > > great time to remind all members that there is money budgeted for > > propane and other incidentals plus the money that is dropped in the > > donation box can be used for things like wasp spray, gasoline and Round > > Up. So, if you purchase something to be used at the DSS, please turn in > > your receipts and I will be happy to reimburse you! > > > > > > Twyla Forst, > > Treasurer > > On 7/14/2013 11:32 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Some comments and observations from Friday and Saturday.... > > > > > > > > > > > > I mowed the rest of the observing field (Steve had mowed the south 1/3 > > > last weekend and it was still fairly good). > > > > > > > > > > > > Are we planning on getting a bobcat or something to pack, and or level > > > the ridge left behind from the water line trencher? I know that with > > > time, the dirt will settle, but right now it is a high rough ridge > > > making it difficult for mowing. I'm sure that Marvic Ercke will have > > > no issues driving over it with his tractor and implements to get to > > > his fields. > > > > > > > > > > > > Lawn mower ran good, but at times, it seemed like it was lacking power. > > > > > > > > > > > > I used that last gallon of gas that was down there. So gas cans need > > > to be re-filled. > > > > > > > > > > > > I took a shower Friday night. I'm assuming that when leaving the site > > > we should shut off the hydrant, and the valve on the outside of the > > > water heater closet to prevent the entire water heater from siphoning > > > back down through the frost free hydrant, correct? > > > > > > > > > > > > I went to turn on the water heater and discovered that the propane > > > tank was empty....and so was the other tank sitting there... and so > > > were the 2 inside the building. So we could use all 4 tanks refilled > > > with propane. Luckily after mowing for 4 hours in the high 90's, a > > > cool shower felt great!!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > By the way, did we want to put combination padlocks on the hydrants? I > > > have 2 locks like on the front gate that I could put on. When I'm back > > > down there, I'll put them on and set the same combo as on the building > > > door. > > > > > > > > > > > > BEWARE! Last weekend, Kathy knocked a couple big wasp nests out of the > > > fault toilet last weekend. They have been busy little guys during the > > > past week though and I had to knock 2 big nests down again. I only > > > found 1 can of wasp spray though and it's less than half full. So we > > > could use more wasp spray. > > > > > > > > > > > > Pretty much the entire gravel area has been overgrown with weeds and > > > grass. I was going to hit it with Roundup, but it would be grown back > > > in by the HOASP, so I figured that a month before the party, I could > > > attack that project. > > > > > > > > > > > > Last item: the drain pipe from the building is a thin-walled PVC and > > > it's basically only half below ground level for the last 20 feet or > > > so. Are we just going to put flags along the line for the hay guy to > > > see when cutting next time? Otherwise the tractor will have no > > > problems crushing that pipe. Or is there another plan yet to be done > > > for that? > > > > > > So in conclusion > > > > > > - water line ridge > > > > > > - lawn mower > > > > > > - need gasoline > > > > > > - shutting off water procedure > > > > > > - need propane > > > > > > - hydrant padlocks > > > > > > - need wasp spray > > > > > > - Roundup graveled area > > > > > > - building drain line > > > > > > > > > > > > I can take care of the wasp spray, padlocks, gasoline, and propane > > > during next New Moon weekend, unless someone beats me to it. During > > > September New Moon weekend, I'll bring big supplies of Roundup along > > > and do that. > > > > > > > > > > > > Otherwise, it was a GREAT night! being only 2 weeks since the latest > > > sunset, I couldn't make my first deep sky observation till after > > > 10:00. And the eastern sky was already showing signs of twilight at > > > 4:00am. However, I did make my final observation for the night at > > > 5:30am (a star in eastern Eridanus). All night long the 3 dogs laid > > > around my scope, ladder, and trailer. I ended up stepping on a couple > > > tails through the night, but i don't think it was the same dog every > > > time. > > > > > > > > > > > > I was expecting more members out though..........huh, where was > > everyone? > > > > > > > > > > > > Dark skies to you all! > > > > > > -Scott > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Dick Trentman and I have a duty night on September 26. Unfortunately I'll be in Costa Rica so Dick will need someone else to help him that night. If you can help that night please let me know. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Still looking for a substitute for my duty night with Team 3 on Saturday, July 27, due to a trip out of state. I'd be happy to swap with someone. Roger Gruenke <<mailto:astro%40gruenke.org>astro@...> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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The topic for Steve Kraske's radio show Up to Date on Monday, July 22 is light pollution. For an hour starting at 11 am. KCUR 89.3 FM. David Neuenschwander [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My daughter is getting married on 8/10, so we need to trade out of Team 5 that night. Most other Saturdays look good, except 9/21 when we are already trading in to Team 4 for the night. Thanks, Don [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well I'm looking for someone for September 26. On Jul 19, 2013 12:34 PM, "Don Grodecki" <don@...> wrote: > ** > > > My daughter is getting married on 8/10, so we need to trade out of Team 5 > that night. Most other Saturdays look good, except 9/21 when we are already > trading in to Team 4 for the night. > > Thanks, Don > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm looking for someone for September 26 On Jul 19, 2013 11:15 AM, "Roger Gruenke" <astro@...> wrote: > ** > > > > Still looking for a substitute for my duty night with Team 3 > on Saturday, July 27, due to a trip out of state. > > I'd be happy to swap with someone. > > Roger Gruenke > <<mailto:astro%40gruenke.org>astro@...> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I'll take the Sep 26 star party with Dick Trentman. Roger At 12:51 2013-07-19, you wrote: >I'm looking for someone for September 26 >On Jul 19, 2013 11:15 AM, "Roger Gruenke" <astro@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > > > Still looking for a substitute for my duty night with Team 3 > > on Saturday, July 27, due to a trip out of state. > > > > I'd be happy to swap with someone. > > > > Roger Gruenke > > <<mailto:astro%40gruenke.org>astro@...> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David Preston designed that name tag. Gary Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T ----- Reply message ----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] MSRAL Badges Date: Fri, Jul 19, 2013 12:04 Hi everyone, Does anyone remember who designed the badges for the 2012 MSRAL that we hosted here in KC? Thanks. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Gary. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of yrag1919@... Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 1:48 PM To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] MSRAL Badges David Preston designed that name tag. Gary Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T ----- Reply message ----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] MSRAL Badges Date: Fri, Jul 19, 2013 12:04 Hi everyone, Does anyone remember who designed the badges for the 2012 MSRAL that we hosted here in KC? Thanks. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 7/18/2013 12:26 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > Saturday marks the 44 anniversary of the Moon Landing. So, we of course will feature the Moon. The back illuminated map of the Moon is a big hit. The movie before opening will be either Apollo 13, First Men in the Moon, Moon..... The movie will start at 6:30 in room 104 ( I think that is the room across from the big lecture hall). We will open the roof at 9pm due to the heat index being at or above 100�F > > A older movie of the Apollo landing will be shown on the roof using a film projector. One of those devices that use two reels with a film strip feeding through a noisy machine. > > Joe the F1 engine recovered by Bezos (of Amazon ownership) has been confirmed to be one of the 5 on Apollo 11. An extra tidbit for your moon celebration. http://science.slashdot.org/submission/2814393/confirmed-f-1-rocket-engine-salvaged-by-amazons-bezos-is-from-apollo-11?sdsrc=rel http://www.bezosexpeditions.com/updates.html One of the conservators who was scanning the objects with a black light and a special lens filter has made a breakthrough discovery � �2044� � stenciled in black paint on the side of one of the massive thrust chambers. 2044 is the Rocketdyne serial number that correlates to NASA number 6044, which is the serial number for F-1 Engine #5 from Apollo 11. The intrepid conservator kept digging for more evidence, and after removing more corrosion at the base of the same thrust chamber, he found it � "Unit No 2044" � stamped into the metal surface. http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/07/confirmed-f-1-engine-salvaged-from-ocean-floor-is-from-apollo-11-rocket/ Have a good night, hopefully good weather for you.
No reel-reel movie. The belt broke on the projector, so I left it home. I have a variety with the Moon as the focus for watching before we open. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City ________________________________ From: Jim Stephens <jws@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Friday On 7/18/2013 12:26 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > Saturday marks the 44 anniversary of the Moon Landing. So, we of course will feature the Moon. The back illuminated map of the Moon is a big hit. The movie before opening will be either Apollo 13, First Men in the Moon, Moon..... The movie will start at 6:30 in room 104 ( I think that is the room across from the big lecture hall). We will open the roof at 9pm due to the heat index being at or above 100°F > > A older movie of the Apollo landing will be shown on the roof using a film projector. One of those devices that use two reels with a film strip feeding through a noisy machine. > > Joe the F1 engine recovered by Bezos (of Amazon ownership) has been confirmed to be one of the 5 on Apollo 11. An extra tidbit for your moon celebration. http://science.slashdot.org/submission/2814393/confirmed-f-1-rocket-engine-salvaged-by-amazons-bezos-is-from-apollo-11?sdsrc=rel http://www.bezosexpeditions.com/updates.html One of the conservators who was scanning the objects with a black light and a special lens filter has made a breakthrough discovery – “2044” – stenciled in black paint on the side of one of the massive thrust chambers. 2044 is the Rocketdyne serial number that correlates to NASA number 6044, which is the serial number for F-1 Engine #5 from Apollo 11. The intrepid conservator kept digging for more evidence, and after removing more corrosion at the base of the same thrust chamber, he found it – "Unit No 2044" – stamped into the metal surface. http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/07/confirmed-f-1-engine-salvaged-from-ocean-floor-is-from-apollo-11-rocket/ Have a good night, hopefully good weather for you. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Can do anytime in July or August or any other time later. My wife just booked a vacation to Buffalo River Park in Arkansas and both of my kids from KU Lawrence and St. Louis are coming. Plus 2 dogs :o) Thanks! IGGY Dybal [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Upon arrival, Rita and I discovered the elveator is down. We are in room 402 until 8:45pm Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Iggy, I'll swap with you. Roger Gruenke At 17:39 2013-07-19, you wrote: > > >Can do anytime in July or August or any other time later. > >My wife just booked a vacation to Buffalo River Park in Arkansas and both >of my kids from KU Lawrence and St. Louis are coming. Plus 2 dogs :o) > >Thanks! > >IGGY Dybal > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rita can't take me in public. I asked them where they get their Italian sausage from......Johnsonville. WHAT! JOE Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
At least you didn't respond like the guy in the kc strips when asked "How you like to pay" and reply "With two goats and a chicken" On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 4:29 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Rita can't take me in public. I asked them where they get their Italian > sausage from......Johnsonville. > > WHAT! > > JOE > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was a dark and rainy night, and members of Team Two showed up in force! Unfortunately, no one else did. One exception.. Around 7:30, one car load of ladies from the city had come down, and were disappointed they would not be able to see the stars. We gave them the two-bit tour, but they didn't want to stay for the program. L Dan Johnson entertained us all for an hour or more, though, with some internet videos of shuttle launches and the like, so a great time was had by all, nonetheless. Jackie B. Team Two. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
As a Italian or even worse Sicilian let me tell you Olive Garden is disgusting. They are owned by Ralston Purina and that really says it all. Endless salad is not bad but they actually cook all the pasta the day before and store it in water overnight. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > Rita can't take me in public. I asked them where they get their Italian sausage from......Johnsonville. > > WHAT! > > JOE > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
This weather is doing us in. And it always seems to be on a Saturday night. Alright. Who bought the new astronomy gear? Fess up! Thanks for the report Jackie. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 11:57 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell last night, 7-20-13 It was a dark and rainy night, and members of Team Two showed up in force! Unfortunately, no one else did. One exception.. Around 7:30, one car load of ladies from the city had come down, and were disappointed they would not be able to see the stars. We gave them the two-bit tour, but they didn't want to stay for the program. L Dan Johnson entertained us all for an hour or more, though, with some internet videos of shuttle launches and the like, so a great time was had by all, nonetheless. Jackie B. Team Two. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
On 7/21/2013 8:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > Alright. Who bought the new astronomy gear? Fess up! Long way off, but in LA we also have rain and clouds, and a newly acquired Meade ETX-105ec. So sorry for the disruption. Does selling off one of your ETX 90's get any extra credit for next weekend? JIm
I bought some scuba gear but that should have the opposite effect shouldn't it? On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 10:14 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > This weather is doing us in. And it always seems to be on a Saturday > night. > > > > Alright. Who bought the new astronomy gear? Fess up! > > > > Thanks for the report Jackie. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Jackie > Beucher > Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 11:57 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Powell last night, 7-20-13 > > > > > > It was a dark and rainy night, and members of Team Two showed up in force! > Unfortunately, no one else did. One exception.. Around 7:30, one car > load of ladies from the city had come down, and were disappointed they > would > not be able to see the stars. We gave them the two-bit tour, but they > didn't want to stay for the program. L > > Dan Johnson entertained us all for an hour or more, though, with some > internet videos of shuttle launches and the like, so a great time was had > by > all, nonetheless. > > Jackie B. > > Team Two. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
At 11:00 am today, Up to Date will be interviewing Paul Bogard, author of the book noted in the Subject line about. At 11:40 I will be on discussing astronomy and viewing in the urban core along with other aspects of astronomy and lighting. They get the double whammy, an astronomer and a person who actually specialized in illumination engineering and light design in college. Explains my lamp (actual name of a light bulb) collection. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I think selling the telescope just moves the curse on to the next person. Sort of like the video in the horror movie "The Ring" or "Ringu." It should be called "The Telescope" or "Telescopegu." Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:33 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Powell last night, 7-20-13 On 7/21/2013 8:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > Alright. Who bought the new astronomy gear? Fess up! Long way off, but in LA we also have rain and clouds, and a newly acquired Meade ETX-105ec. So sorry for the disruption. Does selling off one of your ETX 90's get any extra credit for next weekend? JIm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You've probably heard about the new Cosmos starring Neil De Grasse Tyson that will be shown in 2014 on Fox network, but in case you want more here's a link to the trailer for it: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/21/watch-trailer-for-neil-degrasse-tysons -cosmos-remake-unveiled-at-comic-con/ Rick Henderson
Caught Joe's interview by Randy Mason on KCUR. Joe, of course, did an excellent job and Randy asked good questions. Heard Bob Sandy call in too! Good work, Joe! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 8:48 AM To: ASKC; Dr. Daniel McIntosh; brodwinm@... Subject: [ASKC] KCUR: The End of Night: Searching For Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. At 11:00 am today, Up to Date will be interviewing Paul Bogard, author of the book noted in the Subject line about. At 11:40 I will be on discussing astronomy and viewing in the urban core along with other aspects of astronomy and lighting. They get the double whammy, an astronomer and a person who actually specialized in illumination engineering and light design in college. Explains my lamp (actual name of a light bulb) collection. Joe __________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Rick and Bob!
It's fun doing these gigs. I wish I had more time.
Joe
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:33 PM
Subject: RE: [ASKC] KCUR: The End of Night: Searching For Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light.
Caught Joe's interview by Randy Mason on KCUR. Joe, of course, did an
excellent job and Randy asked good questions. Heard Bob Sandy call in too!
Good work, Joe!
Rick Henderson
From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph
Wright
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 8:48 AM
To: ASKC; Dr. Daniel McIntosh; mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu
Subject: [ASKC] KCUR: The End of Night: Searching For Natural Darkness in an
Age of Artificial Light.
At 11:00 am today, Up to Date will be interviewing Paul Bogard, author of
the book noted in the Subject line about. At 11:40 I will be on discussing
astronomy and viewing in the urban core along with other aspects of
astronomy and lighting. They get the double whammy, an astronomer and a
person who actually specialized in illumination engineering and light design
in college. Explains my lamp (actual name of a light bulb) collection.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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Ok, I'll own up. Got a new Delos 6mm, and yes the arrival brought the clouds with it. Sorry for the timing, but not the purchase. Finally had some time with it last night despite the bright skies. Saw what I think was one of the moons of Saturn for the first time before surrendering the backyard to the mosquitoes. ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:12 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Powell last night, 7-20-13 I think selling the telescope just moves the curse on to the next person. Sort of like the video in the horror movie "The Ring" or "Ringu." It should be called "The Telescope" or "Telescopegu." Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:33 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Powell last night, 7-20-13 On 7/21/2013 8:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > Alright. Who bought the new astronomy gear? Fess up! Long way off, but in LA we also have rain and clouds, and a newly acquired Meade ETX-105ec. So sorry for the disruption. Does selling off one of your ETX 90's get any extra credit for next weekend? JIm [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Effective July 26, 2013, my email will be YOUNGRMARCIA@.... Marcia
For all you XM Radio listeners who are Floydians: Starting Tuesday, July 23rd, SiriusXM's exclusive Pink Floyd Channel on SiriusXM Internet Radio will be simulcast on Deep Tracks channel 27 . Hear it Monday through Friday from Midnight to 1am ET and Sundays from 6pm to Midnight ET. The Pink Floyd Channel will continue to be channel 711 on SiriusXM Internet Radio, but as of July 23 the channel will also be heard on channel 311 on the SiriusXM Lynx and SiriusXM Edge radios, and in select vehicles. You'll hear music spanning the band's entire career plus archival concert recordings, rarities, solo releases and in-depth interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can't wait! I like his new Spaceship of Imagination too! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:29:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] COSMOS II Trailer You've probably heard about the new Cosmos starring Neil De Grasse Tyson that will be shown in 2014 on Fox network, but in case you want more here's a link to the trailer for it: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/21/watch-trailer-for-neil-degrasse-tysons -cosmos-remake-unveiled-at-comic-con/ Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Here is a partcularly interesting video from NASA Science News that I missed earlier about the Chelyabinsk meteor on Feb 15. Watch in HD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qZ6oiaSm00 and infrasound detection at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-8ij80vs1E Space stuff is so cool, heh-heh! : ^ ) Cheers - Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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I will be at Powell on Saturday morning at 10 am if anybody want to continue training or just brush up on the 30"
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Sent: Wed, Jul 24, 2013 3:16 pm
Subject: [ASKC] yet another test
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Subject: [ASKC] testing new address
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Hi all, A couple of years ago I spoke to a Civil Air Patrol squadron in Parkville about astronomy and how to use their new telescope. They invited me to come talk to them again at a "telescope night." Unfortunately, this "telescope night" is during the Heart of America Star Party, which I will be attending. While this is not a money making opportunity for the club, if someone were available and willing, this could be an opportunity to get people more interested in astronomy and promote the ASKC. I forward the Deputy Commander's email for your consideration: On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Kevin Oliver > <koliver at fairpoint dot net <koliver@...>>wrote: > >> Hi Leif, This is Kevin Oliver again from the Civil Air Patrol in >> Parkville. We are planning a "telescope night" on Saturday, Oct. 5, >> 2013 >> at a farm just south of Smithville from about 4-10 pm. We are having a >> pot luck dinner as well then. >> We were curious if you would be interested in/available to come out and >> join us as we learn more about astronomy? We have 2 telescopes from >> our >> squadron, as well as we are inviting other squadrons from around the KC >> area, so we hope to get more, I will know that closer to the date. >> If you could let me know if you would be interested that would be >> great. >> Just FYI, it will be a new moon that day, so we hope to be able to see >> some planets and rings, etc. >> >> Thanks so much, >> Kevin Oliver >> Deputy Commander >> Platte Valley Composite Squadron, CAP Thanks, Leif [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Steve,
I'll be there - Mike Sterling
816 616 6475
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To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 24, 2013 4:37 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Training on the 30"
I will be at Powell on Saturday morning at 10 am if anybody want to continue training or just brush up on the 30"
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Steve,
I'll be there - Mike Sterling
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From: kings621@...
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 24, 2013 4:37 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Training on the 30"
I will be at Powell on Saturday morning at 10 am if anybody want to continue training or just brush up on the 30"
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The tanks are refilled. I will be taking them down tomorrow. Unfortunately one of the tanks can't be refilled due to its age. It is lacking the overfill prevention unit. If someone would like to try some place else I will have the tank with me at the GM. BTW- this leaves us with 3 filed good tanks. Darrick
Late summer is a great time for meteors. There are several major and minor meteor showers that start beginning next week. The Moon's waning crescent will overpower some of the fainter meteors next week, but the Moon becomes less of a factor as we get closer to the Perseids. "The powerful Perseid meteor shower peaks around August 12th [night of the 11th, morning of the 12th], and several lesser showers lead up to and join the Perseids. The strongest of these is the Delta Aquariids, which ramps up from July 27-31, then tapers slowly until late August." Shower members should become visible around midnight and continue until dawn. As always, the radiant must be above the horizon to see meteors from the shower, although sporadics are possible anytime. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Catch-a-Shoot ing-Star-216158451.html We'll likely have a few informal meteor parties in the next few weeks. Watch the YahooGroup for announcements. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, I had an inquiry about how much work it would be to make an astrolabe. I did a short search on the internet and found kits starting at $20 and going up, up, up. Has anyone in the group ever made an astrolabe? How difficult is it? The ones I saw didn't look particularly simple to me. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Found this site to make one does not look dificult. http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/AtHomeAstronomy/activity_07.html
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From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC@...m
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 3:30 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Astrolabe
Hi all,
I had an inquiry about how much work it would be to make an astrolabe. I
did a short search on the internet and found kits starting at $20 and going
up, up, up.
Has anyone in the group ever made an astrolabe? How difficult is it? The
ones I saw didn't look particularly simple to me.
Rick Henderson
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Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do you remember any of the details of his visit? Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Another junk mail. Please beer with me. (intentional typo) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, It was in the late 80's. I have a photo I could email you. Ron Abbott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do you > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Thank you Ron. I would appreciate that. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of stargazer66207 Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 6:28 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC Rick, It was in the late 80's. I have a photo I could email you. Ron Abbott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do you > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick, I will try to send it to you tonight. Ron --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Thank you Ron. I would appreciate that. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > stargazer66207 > Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 6:28 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC > > > > > > Rick, > > It was in the late 80's. I have a photo I could email you. > > Ron Abbott > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "Rick > Henderson" <rhenderson1@> wrote: > > > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do you > > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I believe it was '88. He was doing fund raising for his scholarship fund. He made an appearance at UMKC and the Astronomical Society of Kansas City was invited. After the fund raiser he visited Powell. I am not aware of any picture of him at Powell. If anyone has a picture of him at Powell I would like to buy a copy. If that's alright. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jul 26, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do you > remember any of the details of his visit? > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Vic Winter took photos. At one time they were on the icstars website. You might contact Jen Winter to see if she has any of these available. They kept everything..... Rob Robinson --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > I believe it was '88. He was doing fund raising for his scholarship fund. He made an appearance at UMKC and the Astronomical Society of Kansas City was invited. After the fund raiser he visited Powell. I am not aware of any picture of him at Powell. If anyone has a picture of him at Powell I would like to buy a copy. If that's alright. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do you > > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I got it David. Gary On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 6:19 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > ** > > > Another junk mail. Please beer with me. (intentional typo) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Rob. I will check. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of SC285 Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 7:45 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC Vic Winter took photos. At one time they were on the icstars website. You might contact Jen Winter to see if she has any of these available. They kept everything..... Rob Robinson --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > I believe it was '88. He was doing fund raising for his scholarship fund. He made an appearance at UMKC and the Astronomical Society of Kansas City was invited. After the fund raiser he visited Powell. I am not aware of any picture of him at Powell. If anyone has a picture of him at Powell I would like to buy a copy. If that's alright. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do you > > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Clyde spent some time with Stan admiring his 16" on the roof and talking about mirror grinding and scope making. Clyde was a little old stopped over man when I met him but he was full of piss and vinegar and ready to talk astronomy with anyone. Nice little guy. On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 10:44 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Thanks, Rob. I will check. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > SC285 > Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 7:45 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC > > Vic Winter took photos. At one time they were on the icstars website. > You might contact Jen Winter to see if she has any of these available. > They kept everything..... > > Rob Robinson > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Randy > Thompson > > <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > > > I believe it was '88. He was doing fund raising for his scholarship fund. > He made an appearance at UMKC and the Astronomical Society of Kansas City > was invited. After the fund raiser he visited Powell. I am not aware of any > picture of him at Powell. If anyone has a picture of him at Powell I would > like to buy a copy. If that's alright. > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, do > you > > > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There were many pictures taken of Clyde at Powell. We set up a table for him to sign his autograph on the posters he was selling to raise funds for the astronomy program at the University of Arizona. I have a framed picture of Clyde, taken while sitting at that table by Vic Winter, in the classroom at Powell. I'm sure Jen has all the rest of the pictures. She and Fred are taking Shadow to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, right now, but I can check with her when she gets back. Jackie B. -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 8:40 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC Clyde spent some time with Stan admiring his 16" on the roof and talking about mirror grinding and scope making. Clyde was a little old stopped over man when I met him but he was full of piss and vinegar and ready to talk astronomy with anyone. Nice little guy. On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 10:44 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Thanks, Rob. I will check. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > SC285 > Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 7:45 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC > > Vic Winter took photos. At one time they were on the icstars website. > You might contact Jen Winter to see if she has any of these available. > They kept everything..... > > Rob Robinson > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Randy > Thompson > > <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > > > I believe it was '88. He was doing fund raising for his scholarship fund. > He made an appearance at UMKC and the Astronomical Society of Kansas > City was invited. After the fund raiser he visited Powell. I am not > aware of any picture of him at Powell. If anyone has a picture of him > at Powell I would like to buy a copy. If that's alright. > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, > > > do > you > > > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Cool. Thanks, Jackie! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 11:08 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC There were many pictures taken of Clyde at Powell. We set up a table for him to sign his autograph on the posters he was selling to raise funds for the astronomy program at the University of Arizona. I have a framed picture of Clyde, taken while sitting at that table by Vic Winter, in the classroom at Powell. I'm sure Jen has all the rest of the pictures. She and Fred are taking Shadow to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, right now, but I can check with her when she gets back. Jackie B. -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 8:40 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC Clyde spent some time with Stan admiring his 16" on the roof and talking about mirror grinding and scope making. Clyde was a little old stopped over man when I met him but he was full of piss and vinegar and ready to talk astronomy with anyone. Nice little guy. On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 10:44 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> >wrote: > ** > > > Thanks, Rob. I will check. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > SC285 > Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 7:45 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC > > Vic Winter took photos. At one time they were on the icstars website. > You might contact Jen Winter to see if she has any of these available. > They kept everything..... > > Rob Robinson > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Randy > Thompson > > <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > > > I believe it was '88. He was doing fund raising for his scholarship fund. > He made an appearance at UMKC and the Astronomical Society of Kansas > City was invited. After the fund raiser he visited Powell. I am not > aware of any picture of him at Powell. If anyone has a picture of him > at Powell I would like to buy a copy. If that's alright. > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, > > > do > you > > > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone else seen this? It's a free online magazine you can subscribe to that David Levy puts together: Sky's Up Magazine http://www.explorescientific.com/SkysUp/index.html Pretty cool!!! Thanks, Cindy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Oh! And they also has both an iPhone and iPad app for it! It'll end up in your 'Newsstand' (Apple's native magazine reader app). I don't know if they have the magazine for Android as well but would imagine they would. Check it out! Thanks, Cindy Sent from my iPad On Jul 27, 2013, at 11:57 AM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > Anyone else seen this? It's a free online magazine you can subscribe to that David Levy puts together: Sky's Up Magazine > http://www.explorescientific.com/SkysUp/index.html > Pretty cool!!! > > Thanks, > Cindy > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That would be great Jackie. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Jul 27, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > There were many pictures taken of Clyde at Powell. We set up a table for > him to sign his autograph on the posters he was selling to raise funds for > the astronomy program at the University of Arizona. I have a framed > picture of Clyde, taken while sitting at that table by Vic Winter, in the > classroom at Powell. I'm sure Jen has all the rest of the pictures. > She and Fred are taking Shadow to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, right > now, but I can check with her when she gets back. > > Jackie B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David > Young > Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 8:40 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC > > Clyde spent some time with Stan admiring his 16" on the roof and talking > about mirror grinding and scope making. Clyde was a little old stopped over > man when I met him but he was full of piss and vinegar and ready to talk > astronomy with anyone. Nice little guy. > > On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 10:44 PM, Rick Henderson > <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Thanks, Rob. I will check. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > > SC285 > > Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 7:45 PM > > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Clyde Tombaugh and the ASKC > > > > Vic Winter took photos. At one time they were on the icstars website. > > You might contact Jen Winter to see if she has any of these available. > > They kept everything..... > > > > Rob Robinson > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , Randy > > Thompson > > > > <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > > > > > I believe it was '88. He was doing fund raising for his scholarship > fund. > > He made an appearance at UMKC and the Astronomical Society of Kansas > > City was invited. After the fund raiser he visited Powell. I am not > > aware of any picture of him at Powell. If anyone has a picture of him > > at Powell I would like to buy a copy. If that's alright. > > > > > > Under Spacious Skies, > > > Randy Thompson > > > > > > > > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > > > > Does anyone remember when Clyde Tombaugh visited the ASKC? If so, > > > > do > > you > > > > remember any of the details of his visit? > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Got it -----Original Message----- From: yrag1919@... To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Fri, Jul 26, 2013 5:52 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] still testing new system I got it David. Gary On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 6:19 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > ** > > > Another junk mail. Please beer with me. (intentional typo) > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
is someone bringing cups? M [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Some may be interested in a book published this month, The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. See more about the book at the large online retailer's site or, gasp, your local bookseller. http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Night-Searching-Artificial/dp/0316182907 For an historical perspective, see Roger Ekirch's At Day's End: Night in Times Past. He talks about how people in the pre-industrial West handled life without artificial lights. This book is about seven years old, but it is still in print. http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s=b ooks <http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s= books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+i n+Times+Past> &ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+in+Tim es+Past [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
There's an excerpt in this months Reader's Digest. On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Mike <mike.n0tu@...> wrote: > ** > > > Some may be interested in a book published this month, The End of Night: > Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. See more > about > the book at the large online retailer's site or, gasp, your local > bookseller. > > http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Night-Searching-Artificial/dp/0316182907 > > For an historical perspective, see Roger Ekirch's At Day's End: Night in > Times Past. He talks about how people in the pre-industrial West handled > life without artificial lights. This book is about seven years old, but it > is still in print. > > > http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s=b > ooks > < > http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s= > > books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+i > n+Times+Past> > > &ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+in+Tim > es+Past > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
And the author was the guest just before Joe Wright on Mondays' (7-22) editon of Up to Date on KCUR. You can listen to the show at kcur.org/date-program-archives. M On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 11:05 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > There's an excerpt in this months Reader's Digest. > > > On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Mike <mike.n0tu@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Some may be interested in a book published this month, The End of Night: > > Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. See more > > about > > the book at the large online retailer's site or, gasp, your local > > bookseller. > > > > http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Night-Searching-Artificial/dp/0316182907 > > > > For an historical perspective, see Roger Ekirch's At Day's End: Night in > > Times Past. He talks about how people in the pre-industrial West handled > > life without artificial lights. This book is about seven years old, but > it > > is still in print. > > > > > > > http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s=b > > ooks > > < > > > http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s= > > > > > books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+i > > n+Times+Past> > > > > > &ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+in+Tim > > es+Past > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Did someone forget their light blue bandana at the general meeting last night? Let me know and I'll try to get it back to you. Marcia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Some of you might be interested in this...
-Scott
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
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From: Brian Skiff <bas@...>
Sender: amastro@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 11:11:54
To: <amastro@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: amastro@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [amastro] M74 supernova(?)
There is a report from the Central Bureau of a
new object of roughly mag 13 in Messier 74. This is
obviously a morning object at present, but folks may
want to have a look. The reported position is:
1 36 48.2 +15 45 31 (J2000), nominally 1'.5 east and
2'.2 south of the center of the galaxy. The discovery
report gave mag 12.4, and a follow-up called it 12.9.
No spectroscopy yet, which will tell the nature
of the object.
\Brian
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Thanks Mike for this. Not trying to be ornery, but it would be nice if people would sign with their full name. Too many Mike's, Dave's, John's, etc. in the club, so I have no clue as to which one. Hard to believe, but a quick glance at the roster shows approximately 11 Mike's in the club. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Mike <mike.n0tu@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 9:45 AM Subject: [ASKC] New Book: The End of Night Some may be interested in a book published this month, The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. See more about the book at the large online retailer's site or, gasp, your local bookseller. http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Night-Searching-Artificial/dp/0316182907 For an historical perspective, see Roger Ekirch's At Day's End: Night in Times Past. He talks about how people in the pre-industrial West handled life without artificial lights. This book is about seven years old, but it is still in print. http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s=b ooks <http://www.amazon.com/At-Days-Close-Night-Times/dp/0393329011/ref=sr_1_1?s= books&ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+i n+Times+Past> &ie=UTF8&qid=1375022412&sr=1-1&keywords=At+Day%E2%80%99s+End%3A+Night+in+Tim es+Past [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
ASKC members:
Ayla Larkin {MIke Larkin's 13 year old grand-daughter} and myself manned the front gate where 97 guest astronomers showed up and paid a total of $650 to enjoy the program on the Moon; views through the 30" telescope; views through the 16" Lightbridge located in front of the LCT and numerous scopes out in the field. Gary Martin gave 4 programs about 'Our Amazing Moon', John Benz showed the public some great views through the 16" in front of the LCT, and Paul Thompson helped operate the 30" scope.
On a more personal note; the Unitron Model #114 {60X900 mm. f/15 refractor} which will be raffled off to raise money for the 'new' Powell on November 23rd at the General Meeting . Raffle tickets are $10.00 each for this highly collectible scope which will be on display in the classroom at Powell. {Check out the 6 eyepiece helical for the Unitron scope.......................} Bill Boyle
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Tom, You're not being ornery. Signing as Mike S. won't help (2 of us); nor would Mike with the Starmaster (3 of us) clarify who. Can't change to my middle name, as that would add not only another Dave to the mix but a second David Stewart as well. Tweaked this account's settings which, hopefully, will add the last name to the address line. One can only hope that Yahoo will recognize the modification. Best, Mike Stewart -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:59 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Book: The End of Night Thanks Mike for this. Not trying to be ornery, but it would be nice if people would sign with their full name. Too many Mike's, Dave's, John's, etc. in the club, so I have no clue as to which one. Hard to believe, but a quick glance at the roster shows approximately 11 Mike's in the club. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the report Bill! I thought you guys might have a good crowd with
the nice weather.
On Jul 28, 2013 2:21 PM, "William Boyle" <lostinspacebill@...> wrote:
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> ASKC members:
> Ayla Larkin {MIke Larkin's 13 year old grand-daughter} and myself
> manned the front gate where 97 guest astronomers showed up and paid a total
> of $650 to enjoy the program on the Moon; views through the 30" telescope;
> views through the 16" Lightbridge located in front of the LCT and numerous
> scopes out in the field. Gary Martin gave 4 programs about 'Our Amazing
> Moon', John Benz showed the public some great views through the 16" in
> front of the LCT, and Paul Thompson helped operate the 30" scope.
> On a more personal note; the Unitron Model #114 {60X900 mm. f/15
> refractor} which will be raffled off to raise money for the 'new' Powell on
> November 23rd at the General Meeting . Raffle tickets are $10.00 each for
> this highly collectible scope which will be on display in the classroom at
> Powell. {Check out the 6 eyepiece helical for the Unitron
> scope.......................} Bill
> Boyle
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Thanks for doing that Mike, I appreciate it and I think others will as well. I am also using Yahoo's option of using a signature for every message. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 3:13 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] New Book: The End of Night Tom, You're not being ornery. Signing as Mike S. won't help (2 of us); nor would Mike with the Starmaster (3 of us) clarify who. Can't change to my middle name, as that would add not only another Dave to the mix but a second David Stewart as well. Tweaked this account's settings which, hopefully, will add the last name to the address line. One can only hope that Yahoo will recognize the modification. Best, Mike Stewart -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:59 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Book: The End of Night Thanks Mike for this. Not trying to be ornery, but it would be nice if people would sign with their full name. Too many Mike's, Dave's, John's, etc. in the club, so I have no clue as to which one. Hard to believe, but a quick glance at the roster shows approximately 11 Mike's in the club. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Bill, for the report. It great that we finally had a clear night at
Powell and that you folks had a good turnout. Sounds like you all kept
pretty busy, too, but with some excellent help from everyone.
Are you going to put an article in the CM about the telescope raffle?
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
William Boyle
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 2:21 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Team #3 Public Night 7/27/2013
ASKC members:
Ayla Larkin {MIke Larkin's 13 year old grand-daughter} and myself
manned the front gate where 97 guest astronomers showed up and paid a total
of $650 to enjoy the program on the Moon; views through the 30" telescope;
views through the 16" Lightbridge located in front of the LCT and numerous
scopes out in the field. Gary Martin gave 4 programs about 'Our Amazing
Moon', John Benz showed the public some great views through the 16" in front
of the LCT, and Paul Thompson helped operate the 30" scope.
On a more personal note; the Unitron Model #114 {60X900 mm. f/15
refractor} which will be raffled off to raise money for the 'new' Powell on
November 23rd at the General Meeting . Raffle tickets are $10.00 each for
this highly collectible scope which will be on display in the classroom at
Powell. {Check out the 6 eyepiece helical for the Unitron
scope.......................} Bill
Boyle
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Hey, you think Mike is confusing, try this. My dad's name is Joe, my brother's name is Joe and his son is named Joe. When all four of us were together is was interesting. To confuse people even further, my nephew was 16 years older than I am. When I bought my '70 Buick Skylark from a friend and Under Sheriff of JaCo., his wife asked if we wanted something to drink following the introductions while Joe and I looked over the car.. She never came back out with the coffee and water. And yes, there would have been JSW III if Rita would have gone full term during her pregnancies. She didn't care for Apollo or Zeus. Joe
Hi Marcia, I could use a little help with door prizes for the HoASP. Would you print the following in the next newsletter please? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Heart of America Star Party is fast approaching. If any member of ASKC has an astronomy related item that you are not using and you wish to donate as a door prize please contact Gary Pittman, Door Prize Chairman at 816-228-4238. Maybe you have an astronomy book that you have read and want to open up space on the book shelf? An eyepiece that you bought at a bargain price only to find that you really dont use it as much as you thought you would? The possibilities are endless. Of course, anything you donate is tax deductible but keep in mind that it will be used as a door prize during the HoASP and needs be usable and in good condition. If you wouldnt want to receive it as a gift then probably no one else would want it either. Thanks in advance for your generosity. Thank you Marcia Gary On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 6:29 PM, marcia young <mr_young_2@...> wrote: > ** > > > OMG!! Summer is almost over!! Time to send stuff for the August Cosmic > Messenger. Please have your items to me by July 30, 2013. > > Thanks.....and remember to send them to YOUNGRMARCIA@... > > M > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
will do. thanks.... M On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 9:03 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > Hi Marcia, I could use a little help with door prizes for the HoASP. Would > you print the following in the next newsletter please? > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > The Heart of America Star Party is fast approaching. If any member of ASKC > has an astronomy related item that you are not using and you wish to donate > as a door prize please contact Gary Pittman, Door Prize Chairman at > 816-228-4238. > > Maybe you have an astronomy book that you have read and want to open up > space on the book shelf? > > An eyepiece that you bought at a bargain price only to find that you really > dont use it as much as you thought you would? > > The possibilities are endless. > > Of course, anything you donate is tax deductible but keep in mind that it > will be used as a door prize during the HoASP and needs be usable and in > good condition. If you wouldnt want to receive it as a gift then probably > no one else would want it either. > > Thanks in advance for your generosity. > > > Thank you Marcia > > Gary > > > On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 6:29 PM, marcia young <mr_young_2@...> > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > OMG!! Summer is almost over!! Time to send stuff for the August Cosmic > > Messenger. Please have your items to me by July 30, 2013. > > > > Thanks.....and remember to send them to YOUNGRMARCIA@... > > > > M > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Ask Johnny Allen about his namesake some cloudy night. My wife uses her school nickname because there are several Joyce Allens in my extended family. No other JoDee. On Jul 28, 2013, at 8:50 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Hey, you think Mike is confusing, try this. > > My dad's name is Joe, my brother's name is Joe and his son is named > Joe. When all four of us were together is was interesting. To confuse > people even further, my nephew was 16 years older than I am. When I > bought my '70 Buick Skylark from a friend and Under Sheriff of JaCo., > his wife asked if we wanted something to drink following the > introductions while Joe and I looked over the car.. She never came back > out with the coffee and water. And yes, there would have been JSW III > if Rita would have gone full term during her pregnancies. She didn't > care for Apollo or Zeus. > > Joe > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 Tom J. Martinez
Tom, that was absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. Hope to see everyone August 11& 12 for the Perseids. Clear Skies, Mary Sent from my iPad On Jul 28, 2013, at 11:00 PM, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Mary. I plan on being at the Dark Sky Site for the Perseids. I'm hoping to be there a few day after to a few day before in case it is cloudy on the morning of the 12th. Hope to see you there. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Mary <marysnider13@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse Tom, that was absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. Hope to see everyone August 11& 12 for the Perseids. Clear Skies, Mary Sent from my iPad On Jul 28, 2013, at 11:00 PM, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Absolutely fantastic work. Incredible to see the brightening of DSS skies. A truly beautiful video. What are you using for your text overlays? Your status as ASKCs videographer is amazing. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez >
Regarding Tom's observation about our (often) lack of names on our chat line. I second his motion. I am also often confused about who is talkng, and I have counted you all as friends for over 20 years. Also in regard to Mike's Stewart's comment, my name is David too. Holy cow, that was a popular name back in our age group! : ^ ) I am (I think) actually the Oldest Dave...so (naturally) for some time I tried to get people to call me Young Dave (heh-heh!) ....but this also had obvious complications with another Young, Dave in our group. While total confusion is the normal way we tend to operate, I vote we commit to have our actual name somewhere in the message or header. But still confused, no matter what......Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You have problems but I have a sneaky way to find out sometimes. I often look up the obscure alpha numeric email addresses and cross reference to the Cosmic Messenger email list to figure out who the hell is typing. I get LOTS of requests to join the yahoo egroup from people like Wildman752 and stuff like that. Some people actually use their real name in their email addresses but that is too easy! I'm going to take your suggestion to heart and see if I can set up gmail and yahoo to automatically add a signature line. I'm thinking something like... Sent by that handsome devil, David Young or some really inaccurate tag like that. On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > Regarding Tom's observation about our (often) lack of names on our chat > line. I second his motion. I am also often confused about who is talkng, > and I have counted you all as friends for over 20 years. > > Also in regard to Mike's Stewart's comment, my name is David too. Holy > cow, that was a popular name back in our age group! : ^ ) > > I am (I think) actually the Oldest Dave...so (naturally) for some time I > tried to get people to call me Young Dave (heh-heh!) ....but this also had > obvious complications with another Young, Dave in our group. > > While total confusion is the normal way we tend to operate, I vote we > commit to have our actual name somewhere in the message or header. > > But still confused, no matter what......Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, you got the devil part right... Rick-not-my-real-name-handsome-not-ornery Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 10:57 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Names somewhere You have problems but I have a sneaky way to find out sometimes. I often look up the obscure alpha numeric email addresses and cross reference to the Cosmic Messenger email list to figure out who the hell is typing. I get LOTS of requests to join the yahoo egroup from people like Wildman752 and stuff like that. Some people actually use their real name in their email addresses but that is too easy! I'm going to take your suggestion to heart and see if I can set up gmail and yahoo to automatically add a signature line. I'm thinking something like... Sent by that handsome devil, David Young or some really inaccurate tag like that. On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > Regarding Tom's observation about our (often) lack of names on our > chat line. I second his motion. I am also often confused about who is > talkng, and I have counted you all as friends for over 20 years. > > Also in regard to Mike's Stewart's comment, my name is David too. Holy > cow, that was a popular name back in our age group! : ^ ) > > I am (I think) actually the Oldest Dave...so (naturally) for some time > I tried to get people to call me Young Dave (heh-heh!) ....but this > also had obvious complications with another Young, Dave in our group. > > While total confusion is the normal way we tend to operate, I vote we > commit to have our actual name somewhere in the message or header. > > But still confused, no matter what......Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
This is a test. Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Test received. On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 1:14 PM, Gary Pittman <deepsky816@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > This is a test. > > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Has anyone had any issues (good or bad) on the zoom eyepieces? I have really thought about buying a 24mm to 8mm zoom but have not meet anyone that has much info on them yet. I am looking for an easier way to move from target to target with my 10yr old son. Thanks in advance for any info. Thanks, Dave Werner
Does anyone on this group use the double star info contained in SkySafari Pro? And if so, any idea how to interpret it? I was at first trying to figure out how to find out how it accounts for systems with more than two elements, then started coming across a bunch of other data issues. OTT 298, for example, has five components listed in WDS, and two entries in the Southern Stars database. The first entry has mags of +6.78 and +6.99 and separation of 1.2" at 182.4 degrees. WDS lists the mags of the AB components at 7.16 and 8.44 with a separation of 1.167" at 181.8 degrees (2013). Like some of their other entries, close, but still significant differences (different source data?). But the second entry is really perplexing. SkySafari shows mags of +7.55 and +3.46 with sep of 352.7" at 153.0 degrees. This bears no resemblance whatsoever to anything in WDS associated with OTT 298. Epsilon Lyrae is another fun example. Each double in the Double-Double has two entries, very close but not quite identical... Am I reading this wrong, or should I just use SkySafari's databse to come up with observation lists and pull the actual data from WDS? Thanks, Dave Kirsch
Thanks David. If this is David Lane, you do some very nice time lapse yourself. I don't think the skies are any brighter than normal, they just look bright because of my enhancement of the images to bring out the Milky Way, which also brings out the light pollution from the towns around the DSS. Also, the skies were pretty hazy on those nights. The skies from your property probably have a bit less light, however. I am using a program called ProShow Producer to create the time lapse along with the text that you see in the show. Proshow Producer is not meant to be used for time lapse work, but I figured out how to do it. It is mainly used for Slide Show videos. I really need to try using software for time lapse work. What do you use? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: david <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:25 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse Absolutely fantastic work. Incredible to see the brightening of DSS skies. A truly beautiful video. What are you using for your text overlays? Your status as ASKCs videographer is amazing. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So cool Tom! .You are so talented. Really enjoyed watching this. Hope to see you again this new moon time. Debi -------------------------------------------- On Sun, 7/28/13, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 11:00 PM About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 Tom J. Martinez ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
Hi Dave - I owned a 8-24 zoom several years back, eventually sold it. Pros: If you are on a limited budget they are a good value. Cons: The FOV is small and I'd much rather have a 68 degree or larger eyepiece. If you look through an 82 degree eyepiece the zoom is like looking through a straw, in my opinion. But wide fields are more expensive and you may need to own several. Bottom Line - you get what you pay for. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "dlwerner74" <dlwerner74@...> wrote: > > Has anyone had any issues (good or bad) on the zoom eyepieces? I have really thought about buying a 24mm to 8mm zoom but have not meet anyone that has much info on them yet. I am looking for an easier way to move from target to target with my 10yr old son. Thanks in advance for any info. > > Thanks, > Dave Werner >
Dave, You have asked a very good question. Over the years I have had some useful experience with zoom eyepieces. Very briefly, I think it is generally true to say... 1. Zoom EP have a noticeably narrower field of view (often 40 degrees) than modern EP like Plossels etc nowadays. 2. With more elements, they often have lower contrast (black sky is not quite as black). 3. It is true that they are somewhat handy to find things and then zoom in. But the longest focal length (lowest power) never gives the field of view of any high quality wide-field EP. 4. All this said, I do own a Tele Vue 8-25mm zoom...and I find it excellant for planetary observing. The TV has good contrast, and very sharp. But best of all, I can "fine tune" the focal length to exactly the finest view of planet detail. I use this EP mostly on Mars. It is very useful within this niche of planetary observing. 5. For what the TV zoom cost, it is possible to buy three or four very decent eyepieces from Orion that overall give better results for general observing. That's my experience anyway. perhaps some other members have tried a more recent zoom that overcomes some of these general problems? Speak up! : ^ ) Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very good Tom. The photography I see from Dave Lane and yourself is phenomenal! Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Thanks David. If this is David Lane, you do some very nice time lapse yourself. > I don't think the skies are any brighter than normal, they just look bright because of my enhancement of the images to bring out the Milky Way, which also brings out the light pollution from the towns around the DSS. Also, the skies were pretty hazy on those nights. The skies from your property probably have a bit less light, however. > > I am using a program called ProShow Producer to create the time lapse along with the text that you see in the show. Proshow Producer is not meant to be used for time lapse work, but I figured out how to do it. It is mainly used for Slide Show videos. I really need to try using software for time lapse work. What do you use? > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: david <david.lane07@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:25 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > Absolutely fantastic work. Incredible to see the brightening of DSS skies. A truly beautiful video. What are you using for your text overlays? > > Your status as ASKCs videographer is amazing. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Hey. Johnny Sent from my iPhone On Jul 29, 2013, at 12:14 PM, Gary Pittman <deepsky816@...> wrote: > This is a test. > > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey back at ya! How are you doing? Gary On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Johnny111846 <johnny111846@...>wrote: > ** > > > Hey. > > Johnny > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 29, 2013, at 12:14 PM, Gary Pittman <deepsky816@...> wrote: > > > This is a test. > > > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Debi. I'll be there. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: debi wadel <debiwadel@yahoo.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 8:08 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse So cool Tom! .You are so talented. Really enjoyed watching this. Hope to see you again this new moon time. Debi -------------------------------------------- On Sun, 7/28/13, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 11:00 PM About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 Tom J. Martinez ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Dan. Yes, David Lane's has become an excellent imager, and in a very short time span. Sometimes I think that' s all he does ;-) Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: danj <gdj102356@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 9:24 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse Very good Tom. The photography I see from Dave Lane and yourself is phenomenal! Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Thanks David. If this is David Lane, you do some very nice time lapse yourself. > I don't think the skies are any brighter than normal, they just look bright because of my enhancement of the images to bring out the Milky Way, which also brings out the light pollution from the towns around the DSS. Also, the skies were pretty hazy on those nights. The skies from your property probably have a bit less light, however. > > I am using a program called ProShow Producer to create the time lapse along with the text that you see in the show. Proshow Producer is not meant to be used for time lapse work, but I figured out how to do it. It is mainly used for Slide Show videos. I really need to try using software for time lapse work. What do you use? > Â > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: david <david.lane07@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:25 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > Â > Absolutely fantastic work. Incredible to see the brightening of DSS skies. A truly beautiful video. What are you using for your text overlays? > > Your status as ASKCs videographer is amazing. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tom, this is a spectacular video. Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100 Kansas City MO 64114 816 333 7759 president@... www.astroleague.org On Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM, "debi wadel" <debiwadel@...> wrote: > ** > > > So cool Tom! .You are so talented. Really enjoyed watching this. Hope to > see you again this new moon time. > Debi > -------------------------------------------- > On Sun, 7/28/13, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 11:00 PM > > About a month ago I went out to the > "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. > I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the > Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of > 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I > created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into > about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I > enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection > and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the > sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of > the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Carroll. Are you guys finally home from your trip to Atlanta? How was the convention? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Carroll Iorg <Carroll-Iorg@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse Tom, this is a spectacular video. Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100 Kansas City MO 64114 816 333 7759 president@... www.astroleague.org On Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM, "debi wadel" <debiwadel@...> wrote: > ** > > > So cool Tom! .You are so talented. Really enjoyed watching this. Hope to > see you again this new moon time. > Debi > -------------------------------------------- > On Sun, 7/28/13, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 11:00 PM > > About a month ago I went out to the > "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. > I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the > Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of > 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I > created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into > about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I > enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection > and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the > sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of > the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have been invited by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Tourism and Parks to host a night under the stars at the Hillsdale Lake State Park on August 9th. This is the first time they have done this so we are not sure of the crowd size, but since there are over two hundred campsites available at the park, there could be a sizeable crowd. Anyone interesting in volunteering should please contact me for more information at rhenderson1@... Thanks. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just finally got around to watching this. Tom, you've done another very beautiful piece of night sky artwork. Thank you for sharing. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tom_j_martinez Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37> &fmt=37 Tom J. Martinez [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I agree. A wonderful presentation. And I was there when you did it. Sweeeeeet. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse Just finally got around to watching this. Tom, you've done another very beautiful piece of night sky artwork. Thank you for sharing. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tom_j_martinez Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37> &fmt=37 Tom J. Martinez [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Good convention. We got home yesterday afternoon. Just when I think I've seen your best projects you come up with another one that sets the bar even higher. Great video! Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100 Kansas City MO 64114 816 333 7759 president@astroleague.org www.astroleague.org On Jul 30, 2013 10:58 AM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > ** > > > Thanks Carroll. Are you guys finally home from your trip to Atlanta? How > was the convention? > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > ________________________________ > From: Carroll Iorg <Carroll-Iorg@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:33 AM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse > > > Tom, this is a spectacular video. > > Carroll Iorg > President, Astronomical League > 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100 > Kansas City MO 64114 > 816 333 7759 > president@... > www.astroleague.org > On Jul 30, 2013 8:08 AM, "debi wadel" <debiwadel@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > So cool Tom! .You are so talented. Really enjoyed watching this. Hope to > > see you again this new moon time. > > Debi > > -------------------------------------------- > > On Sun, 7/28/13, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > > > Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 11:00 PM > > > > About a month ago I went out to the > > "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. > > I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the > > Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of > > 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I > > created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into > > about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I > > enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection > > and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the > > sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of > > the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Rick and Jim. Glad you liked it. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:27 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse Just finally got around to watching this. Tom, you've done another very beautiful piece of night sky artwork. Thank you for sharing. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tom_j_martinez Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Milky Way time lapse About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37> &fmt=37 Tom J. Martinez [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Shouldn't there be some mention of the water situation on the HOASP website? Water is always a big deal when camping and water on site may attract a few more people Tom J. Martinez
So how do you set your name up in Yahoo? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Regarding Tom's observation about our (often) lack of names on our chat line. I second his motion. I am also often confused about who is talkng, and I have counted you all as friends for over 20 years. > > Also in regard to Mike's Stewart's comment, my name is David too. Holy cow, that was a popular name back in our age group! : ^ ) > > I am (I think) actually the Oldest Dave...so (naturally) for some time I tried to get people to call me Young Dave (heh-heh!) ....but this also had obvious complications with another Young, Dave in our group. > > While total confusion is the normal way we tend to operate, I vote we commit to have our actual name somewhere in the message or header. > > But still confused, no matter what......Dave Hudgins > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Yes it is Dave Lane. I'm not quite sure where to set my options to put that in my replies. It just seemed like the skies had brightened at DSS since its been awhile since I've been there. I know the adjustments, I'm just not getting that bright of light domes and with that intensity. I'll have to check your program out. I like the way it manipulates text so well. I also liked the constellations it mapped in your previous video very impressive indeed. I use LRTimelapse then I take that to Lightroom and then I move the clips to Camtastic Studios for final assembly. Its not real hard but the text manipulation is clumsy. If you saw my Western Milky Way timelapses you know what I mean. And I do stuff other than photo stuff! I'm just not sure what it is :) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Thanks David. If this is David Lane, you do some very nice time lapse yourself. > I don't think the skies are any brighter than normal, they just look bright because of my enhancement of the images to bring out the Milky Way, which also brings out the light pollution from the towns around the DSS. Also, the skies were pretty hazy on those nights. The skies from your property probably have a bit less light, however. > > I am using a program called ProShow Producer to create the time lapse along with the text that you see in the show. Proshow Producer is not meant to be used for time lapse work, but I figured out how to do it. It is mainly used for Slide Show videos. I really need to try using software for time lapse work. What do you use? > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: david <david.lane07@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:25 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > Absolutely fantastic work. Incredible to see the brightening of DSS skies. A truly beautiful video. What are you using for your text overlays? > > Your status as ASKCs videographer is amazing. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
David: In your Yahoo mail, place your cursor on the symbol at the upper right that looks like a sun, it's next to your name, then click on "Mail Options". In Mail Options click on "Signature". Type in what you want and save. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: david <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:44 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Names somewhere So how do you set your name up in Yahoo? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Regarding Tom's observation about our (often) lack of names on our chat line. I second his motion. I am also often confused about who is talkng, and I have counted you all as friends for over 20 years. > > Also in regard to Mike's Stewart's comment, my name is David too. Holy cow, that was a popular name back in our age group! : ^ ) > > I am (I think) actually the Oldest Dave...so (naturally) for some time I tried to get people to call me Young Dave (heh-heh!) ....but this also had obvious complications with another Young, Dave in our group. > > While total confusion is the normal way we tend to operate, I vote we commit to have our actual name somewhere in the message or header. > > But still confused, no matter what......Dave Hudgins > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I've looked at LRTimelapse on their website and it looks like a good one for this since its made specifically for time lapse. I don't have Lightroom either, but it looks rather good for making adjustment for lots of images at one time. You can't draw lines for constellations with Proshow Producer. I used Photoshop to do that with certain images, then put those into Proshow. Also, it takes quite bit of a learning curve to use Proshow, but isn't most good software. I've seen some good tutorials on YouTube using After Effects and Premiere Pro. I think I may start learning those since I already have them. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: david <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:52 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse Yes it is Dave Lane. I'm not quite sure where to set my options to put that in my replies. It just seemed like the skies had brightened at DSS since its been awhile since I've been there. I know the adjustments, I'm just not getting that bright of light domes and with that intensity. I'll have to check your program out. I like the way it manipulates text so well. I also liked the constellations it mapped in your previous video very impressive indeed. I use LRTimelapse then I take that to Lightroom and then I move the clips to Camtastic Studios for final assembly. Its not real hard but the text manipulation is clumsy. If you saw my Western Milky Way timelapses you know what I mean. And I do stuff other than photo stuff! I'm just not sure what it is :) --- In ASKC@...m, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Thanks David. If this is David Lane, you do some very nice time lapse yourself. > I don't think the skies are any brighter than normal, they just look bright because of my enhancement of the images to bring out the Milky Way, which also brings out the light pollution from the towns around the DSS. Also, the skies were pretty hazy on those nights. The skies from your property probably have a bit less light, however. > > I am using a program called ProShow Producer to create the time lapse along with the text that you see in the show. Proshow Producer is not meant to be used for time lapse work, but I figured out how to do it. It is mainly used for Slide Show videos. I really need to try using software for time lapse work. What do you use? > Â > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: david <david.lane07@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 9:25 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > Â > Absolutely fantastic work. Incredible to see the brightening of DSS skies. A truly beautiful video. What are you using for your text overlays? > > Your status as ASKCs videographer is amazing. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a schedule conflict with Friday, 8/9, during my keyholder duty week. I've been invited to Stellafane during that time frame. I would like to trade duty weeks with someone. Thanks! *Carroll Iorg* *President, Astronomical League* *9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100* *Kansas City MO 64114* *816 333 7759* *president@...* *www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Your message indicates you real name. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 11:33 AM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > Sorry, just a test here...to see if I can automatically add the signature > option as Tom M suggested. > Please ignore. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Very Cool! I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez >
Any volunteers?? Reply promptly. Yes, this is the same day as the ASKC picnic. ************************************************************************** Joe: UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffmann Performing Arts center in September. A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the heads-up that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert at Kauffmann. Tentative date is Sat. Sep. 28. Dan ====================================================== Daniel H. McIntosh, Ph.D. Assistant Professor **************************************************************************** _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm game. Really cool is right.
David Neuenschwander
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From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 31, 2013 12:47 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Telescopes & Concerty
Any volunteers?? Reply promptly.
Yes, this is the same day as the ASKC picnic.
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Joe:
UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffmann Performing Arts center in September.
A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the heads-up that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert
at Kauffmann.
Tentative date is Sat. Sep. 28.
Dan
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Daniel H. McIntosh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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David: I see no signature on my end. Are you using "Yahoo Mail" or are you in the Yahoo Group Message area? This option is not available in the Yahoo Group Message area. Also, right above where you put in your signature, you have to change it from "Don't use signature" to "Use plain text signature" and click "Save". Tom J. Martinez --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > Sorry, just a test here...to see if I can automatically add the signature option as Tom M suggested. > Please ignore. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? Tom J. Martinez --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@..." <danws6@...> wrote: > > Very Cool! > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > >
Hi Joe, It's Team 5's night at Powell so I can't be at the concert; only planets unless Saturn is caught early are Uranus and Neptune. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Any volunteers?? Reply promptly. > Yes, this is the same day as the ASKC picnic. > > ************************************************************************** > Joe: > UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffmann Performing Arts center in September. > > A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the heads-up that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert > at Kauffmann. > > Tentative date is Sat. Sep. 28. > > > Dan > ====================================================== > Daniel H. McIntosh, Ph.D. > Assistant Professor > **************************************************************************** > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
It is a single exposure taken with a Canon 16-35mm II on a Canon 5D III. Settings: 16mm f/2.8 ISO100 and 360 second exposure, processed in Adobe Lightroom. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? > > Tom J. Martinez > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@" <danws6@> wrote: > > > > Very Cool! > > > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > > > Dan > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > >
Shoot, my trigger finger struck again......CONCERT!
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Telescopes & Concerty
I'm game. Really cool is right.
David Neuenschwander
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From: Joseph Wright <mailto:jos.wright%40yahoo.com>
To: ASKC <mailto:askc%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 31, 2013 12:47 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Telescopes & Concerty
Any volunteers?? Reply promptly.
Yes, this is the same day as the ASKC picnic.
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Joe:
UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffmann Performing Arts center in September.
A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the heads-up that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert
at Kauffmann.
Tentative date is Sat. Sep. 28.
Dan
======================================================
Daniel H. McIntosh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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__________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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Sadly or not so sadly we'll be in Costa Rica :-/ Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 12:45 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com>wrote: > ** > > > Any volunteers?? Reply promptly. > Yes, this is the same day as the ASKC picnic. > > ************************************************************************** > Joe: > UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffmann Performing Arts > center in September. > > A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you > and the ASKC the heads-up that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of > scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during > intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the > club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind > the scenes) concert > at Kauffmann. > > Tentative date is Sat. Sep. 28. > > Dan > ====================================================== > Daniel H. McIntosh, Ph.D. > Assistant Professor > > **************************************************************************** > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I apologize for the very short notice, but I can't get off work tonight for my duty pair night at Powell which will leave Darrick Gray running Powell tonight all by himself. I thought things would work out, but they didn't so here's my plea. If anyone can help, please give me a call at 913-481-1094. Thanks. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Folks, I am looking for a good soul to stand in for me on Friday Sept 6 to be the informal host for our monthly club starparty at Powell Observatory. Very easy, just send out two email reminders, take a telescope and act as host to club members (mostly novices and new memebers) who like to come out to Powell for an informal night of telescoping. Usually there are 6 to 12 folks with telescopes. This is an easy and enjoyable totally casual affair. Unfrotunately, I will be out of town on a long-planned vacation and cannot do this mysellf. Can anyone help? Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can go...
Mike Sterling
816 616 6475
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From: rhenderson1@...
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 31, 2013 11:18 am
Subject: [ASKC] Powell Volunteer Needed Tonight
I apologize for the very short notice, but I can't get off work tonight for
my duty pair night at Powell which will leave Darrick Gray running Powell
tonight all by himself. I thought things would work out, but they didn't so
here's my plea.
If anyone can help, please give me a call at 913-481-1094.
Thanks.
Rick Henderson
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Mike, As you so often say, "You da man!" I'm sure Darrick will appreciate you help and I definitely appreciate you covering for me. I owe you at "least" one. Rick Henderson ---- mikekansascity@... wrote: > I can go... > Mike Sterling > 816 616 6475 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: rhenderson1@... > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wed, Jul 31, 2013 11:18 am > Subject: [ASKC] Powell Volunteer Needed Tonight > > > > I apologize for the very short notice, but I can't get off work tonight for > > my duty pair night at Powell which will leave Darrick Gray running Powell > > tonight all by himself. I thought things would work out, but they didn't so > > here's my plea. > > If anyone can help, please give me a call at 913-481-1094. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Wow ISO 100. Thats amazing you got anything. Try going up to ISO 1600 or so with that long of an exposure. I usually shoot at ISO 6400 on 30-60 sec shots, ISO 3200 on 2 minute shots. At least ISO 800. Just my thoughts. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@..." <danws6@...> wrote: > > It is a single exposure taken with a Canon 16-35mm II on a Canon 5D III. > > Settings: 16mm f/2.8 ISO100 and 360 second exposure, processed in Adobe Lightroom. > > Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@" <danws6@> wrote: > > > > > > Very Cool! > > > > > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > > > > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > > > > > Dan > > > > > > --- In ASKC@...m, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > >
That is a great image for a single shot. The fast f/2.8 gives you lots of light. Dave is right, however, raising the ISO will allow you to stop the lens down 1 stop to a give the stars in the corners a better look. Noise will not increase that much, but even so, noise can be dealt with in software. To get even better quality, shoot several exposures, then some darks and flats and process it all through something like Deep Sky Stacker, it's free an easy to use: http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "danws6@..." <danws6@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:33 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse It is a single exposure taken with a Canon 16-35mm II on a Canon 5D III. Settings: 16mm f/2.8 ISO100 and 360 second exposure, processed in Adobe Lightroom. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? > > Tom J. Martinez > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@" <danws6@> wrote: > > > > Very Cool! > > > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > > > Dan > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Actually the 5D MkIII is fantastic at low noise on a high ISO. I was scared at first to push my MkII but I''ve run ISO 12000 before with good results. Most widefield guys are 6400+ on 30-60 second exposures. Just watch the histogram so it doesn't get blown away. that was really good guiding on the exposure to. 6 mins is pretty impressive. What mount were you using? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > That is a great image for a single shot. The fast f/2.8 gives you lots of light. Dave is right, however, raising the ISO will allow you to stop the lens down 1 stop to a give the stars in the corners a better look. Noise will not increase that much, but even so, noise can be dealt with in software. To get even better quality, shoot several exposures, then some darks and flats and process it all through something like Deep Sky Stacker, it's free an easy to use: > http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html > > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: "danws6@..." <danws6@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:33 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > It is a single exposure taken with a Canon 16-35mm II on a Canon 5D III. > > Settings: 16mm f/2.8 ISO100 and 360 second exposure, processed in Adobe Lightroom. > > Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@" <danws6@> wrote: > > > > > > Very Cool! > > > > > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > > > > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > > > > > Dan > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Greetings fellow star gazers, I need to sell some of my astro gear and thought I would offer it up to club members first. All equipment is in very good condition showing signs of normal usage. So here we go I have the following for sale. Losmandy GM 8 with light weight adjustable tripod. Lumicon Sky Vector II digital setting circles. Meade 8” f/10 SCT w/6x30 finder and Bob’s knobs for easy collimation. Orion padded tripod case. 8” Meade hard dew shield. Solar Filter - Thousand Oaks Optical Full aperture glass 8”. Meade piggy back camera bracket. 7lb Losmandy counter weight(part of the plastic t-handle is broke but doesn’t affect the use. Losmandy has them for a buck or you can probably get one at your local hardware store. G11 saddle included. 2” mirror diagonal. Lumicon 1.25” Enhanced Silver Coated diagonal 26 mm 1.25” Meade Super Plossl eyepiece Desert Storm cover. $2000.00 takes it all. Local sale preferred so I don’t have to ship all this stuff. Would like to sell as a package and don’t want to break it up at this point. Feel free to contact me with any questions if interested. Clear skies, John Gordon Lone Jack, MO starznguitarz@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
As noted earlier, the Southern Delta Aquariid shower picked up over the past week. Also interesting, there are reports of early Perseids from Spaceweather. Perseus rises about 2300 local time. Now, about these other showers, I think the rainfall drought is over. The observing drought, on the other hand, continues.. Who got the new scope? :) Best, The Other Mike (Stewart) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Check out Google today.
Speaking of the weather I am thinking about possibly going down to the DSS tonight to try and sneak in some observing time. Looks like it might be decent for a few hours around midnight. Given the forecast and my schedule, might be the best shot this new moon. Anyone else planning to be down there? Cheers, Dave Kirsch ________________________________ From: Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:19 AM Subject: [ASKC] Meteor Showers As noted earlier, the Southern Delta Aquariid shower picked up over the past week. Also interesting, there are reports of early Perseids from Spaceweather. Perseus rises about 2300 local time. Now, about these other showers, I think the rainfall drought is over. The observing drought, on the other hand, continues.. Who got the new scope? :) Best, The Other Mike (Stewart) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Today is Maria Mitchell's birthday, as noted on the Astronomy magazine calendars the society sells.
Of course, if you click on the image, it goes to sites about her.
Hey, maybe they will do the same for me next Friday and then Scott.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 11:34 AM
Subject: [ASKC] google
Check out Google today.
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I'm hoping to head down Sunday and stay there until after the Perseid's around the 12th. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: David Kirsch <davekirsch@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 12:35 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Showers Speaking of the weather I am thinking about possibly going down to the DSS tonight to try and sneak in some observing time. Looks like it might be decent for a few hours around midnight. Given the forecast and my schedule, might be the best shot this new moon. Anyone else planning to be down there? Cheers, Dave Kirsch ________________________________ From: Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:19 AM Subject: [ASKC] Meteor Showers As noted earlier, the Southern Delta Aquariid shower picked up over the past week. Also interesting, there are reports of early Perseids from Spaceweather. Perseus rises about 2300 local time. Now, about these other showers, I think the rainfall drought is over. The observing drought, on the other hand, continues.. Who got the new scope? :) Best, The Other Mike (Stewart) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Make that another Dave -- sounds quite interesting. The building and south view are stunning. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> wrote: > > I'm game. Really cool is right. > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wed, Jul 31, 2013 12:47 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Telescopes & Concerty > > > > > > > Any volunteers?? Reply promptly. > Yes, this is the same day as the ASKC picnic. > > ************************************************************************** > Joe: > UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffmann Performing Arts center in September. > > A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the heads-up that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert > at Kauffmann. > > Tentative date is Sat. Sep. 28. > > Dan > ====================================================== > Daniel H. McIntosh, Ph.D. > Assistant Professor > **************************************************************************** > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard! Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of eating it at the bottom of our playground slide. Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes to work the whole rabbit down. We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone. Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it? See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that will hopefully get you there is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list ...now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... hehehehe - poor Jim -Scott Kranz
My guess would be Western Foxsnake. Joe
I think you've got a black rat snake that kept some of its early colors. They can grow to better than 8 feet long, we had one at least that long that lived in our old implement shed.
http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/texas-ratsnake-black-rat-snake
Will certainly defer to Joe or perhaps Dan Johnson has an opinion?
Cool that you didn't just kill it! Bunnies are cute but the snake is generally better to have around than the rats & mice which the snake also eats. It wouldn't be that large without a steady food source.
Good luck!
David Neuenschwander
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From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Aug 1, 2013 10:53 pm
Subject: [ASKC] name the snake
This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard!
Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of eating it at the bottom of our playground slide.
Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes to work the whole rabbit down.
We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone.
Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it?
See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that will hopefully get you there is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list
...now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... hehehehe - poor Jim
-Scott Kranz
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No, we have no intentions to kill the snake.
Our cat stays indoors so we have no worries there. And we have enough rabbits around to keep her happy and healthy for many years to come. Actually, after eating a rabbit, she probably won't eat for another week or two, correct?
...And she might be the reason why we have no vole tunnels this year in our lawn.
Scott Kranz
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From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...>
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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 01:24:28
To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: Re: [ASKC] name the snake
I think you've got a black rat snake that kept some of its early colors. They can grow to better than 8 feet long, we had one at least that long that lived in our old implement shed.
http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/texas-ratsnake-black-rat-snake
Will certainly defer to Joe or perhaps Dan Johnson has an opinion?
Cool that you didn't just kill it! Bunnies are cute but the snake is generally better to have around than the rats & mice which the snake also eats. It wouldn't be that large without a steady food source.
Good luck!
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Aug 1, 2013 10:53 pm
Subject: [ASKC] name the snake
This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard!
Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of eating it at the bottom of our playground slide.
Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes to work the whole rabbit down.
We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone.
Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it?
See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that will hopefully get you there is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list
....now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... hehehehe - poor Jim
-Scott Kranz
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Google knows everything (almost). Try this: put descriptive words about the snake in the Google search window, for instance, overall color, type and color of markings, size, general location (Midwest, Missouri) and then search. I've done this with weeds and birds and gotten exact hits with photos. It's a little spooky ;-).... Marcia On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:14 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > No, we have no intentions to kill the snake. > > Our cat stays indoors so we have no worries there. And we have enough > rabbits around to keep her happy and healthy for many years to come. > Actually, after eating a rabbit, she probably won't eat for another week or > two, correct? > > ...And she might be the reason why we have no vole tunnels this year in > our lawn. > > Scott Kranz > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 01:24:28 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] name the snake > > I think you've got a black rat snake that kept some of its early colors. > They can grow to better than 8 feet long, we had one at least that long > that lived in our old implement shed. > > > http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/texas-ratsnake-black-rat-snake > > Will certainly defer to Joe or perhaps Dan Johnson has an opinion? > > Cool that you didn't just kill it! Bunnies are cute but the snake is > generally better to have around than the rats & mice which the snake also > eats. It wouldn't be that large without a steady food source. > > Good luck! > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thu, Aug 1, 2013 10:53 pm > Subject: [ASKC] name the snake > > > > > > > This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard! > > Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to > look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of > eating it at the bottom of our playground slide. > > Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was > probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured > from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes > to work the whole rabbit down. > > We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our > backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone. > > Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it? > > See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that > will hopefully get you there is: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list > > ....now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... > hehehehe - poor Jim > > -Scott Kranz > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello, Here is a link to picture of the setup. If the link doesn't work they are in the John Gordon album in the photo section. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/177454167/pic/1390840819/view Thanks for looking. John --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, John Gordon <starznguitarz@...> wrote: > > Greetings fellow star gazers, > > I need to sell some of my astro gear and thought I would offer it up to club members first. All equipment is in very > good condition showing signs of normal usage. > So here we go I have the following for sale. > > Losmandy GM 8 with light weight adjustable tripod. > Lumicon Sky Vector II > digital setting circles. > Meade 8” f/10 SCT w/6x30 finder and Bob’s knobs for easy > collimation. > Orion padded tripod case. > 8” Meade hard dew shield. > Solar Filter - Thousand Oaks Optical Full aperture glass 8”. > Meade piggy back camera bracket. > 7lb Losmandy counter weight(part of the plastic t-handle is > broke but doesn’t affect the use. Losmandy has them for a buck or you can > probably get one at your local hardware store. > G11 saddle included. > 2” mirror diagonal. > Lumicon 1.25” Enhanced Silver Coated diagonal > 26 mm 1.25” Meade Super Plossl eyepiece > Desert Storm cover. > > $2000.00 takes it all. Local sale preferred so I don’t have > to ship all this stuff. Would like to sell as a package and don’t want to break > it up at this point. > Feel free to contact me with any questions if interested. > > Clear skies, > John Gordon > Lone Jack, MO > > starznguitarz@... > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
gopher snake? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 10:53 PM, stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard! > > Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to > look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of > eating it at the bottom of our playground slide. > > Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was > probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured > from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes > to work the whole rabbit down. > > We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our > backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone. > > Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it? > > See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that > will hopefully get you there is: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list > > ...now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... > hehehehe - poor Jim > > -Scott Kranz > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You probably want to make sure your cat doesn't go outside... A snake got one of my cats when I was a kid, so yes, on a cat-snake fight the snake will win. _____ -----Original Message----- From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thu, Aug 1, 2013 10:53 pm Subject: [ASKC] name the snake This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard! Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of eating it at the bottom of our playground slide. Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes to work the whole rabbit down. We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone. Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it? See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that will hopefully get you there is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list ...now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... hehehehe - poor Jim -Scott Kranz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey Scott! Don't call Jim Ketchum's Starmaster a water buffalo! Oh, wait. Wrong Jim? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of stripe1966 Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 10:54 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] name the snake This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard! Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of eating it at the bottom of our playground slide. Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes to work the whole rabbit down. We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone. Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it? See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that will hopefully get you there is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list ...now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... hehehehe - poor Jim -Scott Kranz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rita and I have three movies randomly picked for tonight's viewing: Astronaut Farmer (man builder rocket ship....remember Salvage One with Andy Griffith?) The Dish (light hearted movie about the TV transmission and the Parks Radio Telescope) Galaxy Quest (Never give up, never surrender) Depending on room availability, what we can break into, we will be in room 104 or 404. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm in. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Any volunteers?? Reply promptly. > Yes, this is the same day as the ASKC picnic. > > ************************************************************************** > Joe: > UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffmann Performing Arts center in September. > > A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the heads-up that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert > at Kauffmann. > > Tentative date is Sat. Sep. 28. > > > Dan > ====================================================== > Daniel H. McIntosh, Ph.D. > Assistant Professor > **************************************************************************** > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
My guess on the snake is some sort of Kingsnake, but Joe may be right about it being a Foxsnake, but not an Western, but an Eastern Foxsnake. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:53 PM Subject: [ASKC] name the snake This evening we had Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom right in our back yard! Our cat was at the window growling at something. When we went over to look, we seen that a snake had caught a rabbit and was in the process of eating it at the bottom of our playground slide. Alex went out with her camera and took at least 300 photos. It was probably close to 6 feet long and about as thick as your forearm. I figured from it's round pupils that it wasn't venomous. It took a good 30 minutes to work the whole rabbit down. We've seen this snake on and off a few times since early April in our backyard, but never more than a few seconds at a time before it's gone. Now for the puzzle........ what kind of snake is it? See pics in the Photo Album section called "name the snake". The link that will hopefully get you there is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/photos/album/549711171/pic/list ...now we'll watch Jim wrestle this water buffalo down to the ground ... hehehehe - poor Jim -Scott Kranz [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We usually use Leif's car to transport both our telescopes. But it's unreliable right now. He has a case for his scope. But I don't, mostly because it's a 10 inch Dob. I have a truck. Any suggestions to inexpensively transport a 10 inch scope in the back of a pickup truck? Blankets and tie it down? Any and all suggestions welcomed. We're hoping to attend the star party this upcoming Friday night. Thanks, Cindy Chesley
Couple of ideas - Get a Harbor Freight moving blanket for $4.99 with one of their coupons -72" x 80" and will provide some protection when wrapped around the Dob tube. Sleeping bags and foam camping pads also help. Keeping it from sliding around by doing a tie down thing is a good idea as you already figured out. That's all I can think of right now - we transport stuff in the back of our pick-up truck all the time - but it has a topper, and is so full of stuff that not much has a chance to move around at all! Kathy Machin -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 4:37 PM To: askc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Asking for suggestions We usually use Leif's car to transport both our telescopes. But it's unreliable right now. He has a case for his scope. But I don't, mostly because it's a 10 inch Dob. I have a truck. Any suggestions to inexpensively transport a 10 inch scope in the back of a pickup truck? Blankets and tie it down? Any and all suggestions welcomed. We're hoping to attend the star party this upcoming Friday night. Thanks, Cindy Chesley ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I hauled my 8" Newt around for a few years in an open pickup truck and that was when 263rd was gravel. I just put it in the cardboard box it came in and dusted off the equatorial mount before I put the tube on. Then again well drillers are not known for their loving care of fine optics. I finally bought a station wagon, (we called it puff the tragic wagon), to haul telescope stuff and then an old Tahoe when that got really bad. Why not cover the OT with a plastic trash bag or two and seal it up. Then lay the stuff on some blankets. Now that the roads around the observatory are all paved you will be unlikely to get dust all over everything. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 4:37 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...m> wrote: > ** > > > We usually use Leif's car to transport both our telescopes. But it's > unreliable right now. He has a case for his scope. But I don't, mostly > because it's a 10 inch Dob. I have a truck. Any suggestions to > inexpensively transport a 10 inch scope in the back of a pickup truck? > Blankets and tie it down? Any and all suggestions welcomed. We're hoping to > attend the star party this upcoming Friday night. > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Cindy: If you have a jig saw you can cut two or three half circle supports and fasten them to 2x's. This makes nice cradle. Even "V" cutting boards will work. They can even be attached to each other with some 1x2's. Simple straps over the scope to hold it in place. I even have scrap lumber that such a thing could be made...and the tools. Come on up. Joe
Keith Rawlings and I hosted about 17, mostly adults, on an "okay" night skywise at Powell Gardens. One of the attenders is a new ASKC member, Dean Specker, who joined after attending one of our events at Knob Noster State Park last month. The club will receive $2/paying attender for this event. Plugged astronomy, NASA, ASKC, Warko, Powell Obs, science, etc... Grant Miller Warrensburg, MO
Absolutely beautiful, Tom. I loved every minute of it. And I shared it with my family (via Facebook, which is where I saw it first). My uncle had several questions, which I'll post here. I'm researching his question about the Milky Way, but any suggestions and thoughts will be greatly appreciated as you all have much more experience astronomically than I do. Here's the text of the e-mail I received from my uncle (thanks in advance everyone): ********************** Jon, I keep looking at the Milky Way video. Were those composite pictures? How did taking the picture through a telescope yield such vivid foreground shorts? (In one scene it would have been better to omit the folks running around with their red light.) Were all those shots taken through the same telescope? Were they recorded directly to digital? I assume the frame rate was the same on all of them as the Milky Way moved at the same rate. I was surprised the Milky Way tilted so much on the south-facing photos. If we were on the other side of the world would it start steep early in the evening and flatten, or flip completely over to be in the same relative position the next night in Kansas? There's so much I don't know about photographing stars. And astronomy in general. Thanks. Ron ************************ Looking forward to your next amazing photo or video, Tom. Ciao, Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez >
I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV receiver dishes. Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) Jason.
Sorry, I don't have a mount, but does the club have a SQM that can be mounted outside? I thought we only had the SQM-L unit. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <bmwjason@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:34:39 PM Subject: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV receiver dishes. Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) Jason. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I used the Powell SQM to do some measuring recently and it is not something that could be mounted outside. It doesn't have any sort of data port either for computer communications. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 1:32 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... Sorry, I don't have a mount, but does the club have a SQM that can be mounted outside? I thought we only had the SQM-L unit. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason" <bmwjason@... <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:34:39 PM Subject: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV receiver dishes. Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) Jason. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Free versions available for iOS and Android. I don't have a smart phone, but I know that many of you do and might appreciate this new tool. http://www.darksky.org/component/content/article/36-ida/night-sky-conservation/322-dark-sky-meter-app Grant Miller Warrensburg, Missouri NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador AstronomyGuy on Twitter & Facebook [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Grant! I never knew about this app! I'll post the info on our ASKC Facebook and Twitter sites. I've downloaded their 'lite' free version onto my iPhone and will try it out on the next clear night. If it works out!well, I'll download their full version ($3.99). Just an fyi for all for iPad users: There isn't an iPad version which is not that uncommon. But unfortunately it won't even let you download the iPhone version onto your iPad. : ( Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 4, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Grant Miller <mllrgrnt@yahoo.com> wrote: > Free versions available for iOS and Android. I don't have a smart phone, but I know that many of you do and might appreciate this new tool. > > http://www.darksky.org/component/content/article/36-ida/night-sky-conservation/322-dark-sky-meter-app > > Grant Miller > Warrensburg, Missouri > NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador > AstronomyGuy on Twitter > > & Facebook > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, everyone, for your ideas! They were just what I needed and were great! For immediate use I may try out a combination of putting the barrel into two sleeping bags, then garbage bags over them, then tying it down. Joe, I'll talk to Leif and we may just take you up on your offer. :) Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 3, 2013, at 4:56 PM, "Kathy" <kmachin@...> wrote: > Couple of ideas - Get a Harbor Freight moving blanket for $4.99 with one of > their coupons -72" x 80" and will provide some protection when wrapped > around the Dob tube. Sleeping bags and foam camping pads also help. Keeping > it from sliding around by doing a tie down thing is a good idea as you > already figured out. > > That's all I can think of right now - we transport stuff in the back of our > pick-up truck all the time - but it has a topper, and is so full of stuff > that not much has a chance to move around at all! > > Kathy Machin > > -----Original Message----- > From: CindyYahoo > Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 4:37 PM > To: askc@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Asking for suggestions > > We usually use Leif's car to transport both our telescopes. But it's > unreliable right now. He has a case for his scope. But I don't, mostly > because it's a 10 inch Dob. I have a truck. Any suggestions to inexpensively > transport a 10 inch scope in the back of a pickup truck? Blankets and tie it > down? Any and all suggestions welcomed. We're hoping to attend the star > party this upcoming Friday night. > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Someone just passed along (from our ASKC Facebook site) another app. This one is for Android only: "Loss of Night" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cosalux.welovestars Description of the app from their page - "Contribute to a world-wide citizen science project." (The Guardian) "Find out exactly how bad the light pollution is." (Chandra Clarke, citizensciencecenter.com) "The app couldn't be easier to use, and you can even learn different constellations along the way." (Nicholas Fordes, plos.org) Take part in a world-wide citizen science project that measures star visibility and light pollution. Help create a database for research on health, environment and society by telling scientists which stars you can see at your location. In many parts of the world, the night sky shines with waste artificial light from poorly designed street lamps. This light pollution spoils the beauty of the stars and changes the natural environment. But light pollution is not only a problem for astronomy. Scientists all over the world are studying how light pollution affects health, society, and the environment. Based on the well-known Google Sky Map, this app is a tool to measure star visibility without expensive equipment. Just look up to the sky, find certain stars, and tell us whether you can see them or not! Using the Loss of the Night app is fun, educational, promotes citizen science, and is an active contribution to protect the environment. Stargazing connects you to the universe, especially in places free of light pollution. Find out how many stars you can see, and compare it to other areas on the GLOBE at Night map. Learn about the stars and constellations, and find places where you can still see the Milky Way. If you’re lucky enough to live in such a place, let others know! Counting stars is a great experience and family activity! Make a change! Most light pollution is caused by bad lamp design, although overly lit areas contribute as well. By finding areas with good lighting design, you will help other communities learn what works. This will keep our bedrooms darker, and the sky full of stars. Proper design also saves energy and money! Take an active part in science! The Loss of the Night app allows students to measure light pollution and star visibility for their own science projects, and at the same time become part of a global citizen science network. Measurements are sent anonymously to the GLOBE at Night database (www.GLOBEatNight.org), a citizen science project that has monitored light pollution since 2006. GLOBE at Night creates worldwide maps of star visibility and light pollution, which scientists can use to analyse correlations between light pollution and health, biodiversity, life quality, and many more factors. You are also welcome to get into contact with the light pollution researchers from Verlust der Nacht that built this app, and learn about their other projects (www.verlustdernacht.de). The app provides some basic information on the history, importance, and consequences of artificial light at night. Use this table to convert the faintest star you saw into an estimate of how many stars you can see at your location: magnitude: stars in sky 0-1: 2-8 1-2: 8-25 2-3: 25-100 3-4: 100-250 4-5: 250-800 5: thousands Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 4, 2013, at 2:21 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > Thanks, Grant! I never knew about this app! I'll post the info on our ASKC Facebook and Twitter sites. > I've downloaded their 'lite' free version onto my iPhone and will try it out on the next clear night. If it works out!well, I'll download their full version ($3.99). > Just an fyi for all for iPad users: There isn't an iPad version which is not that uncommon. But unfortunately it won't even let you download the iPhone version onto your iPad. : ( > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > On Aug 4, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Grant Miller <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > > Free versions available for iOS and Android. I don't have a smart phone, but I know that many of you do and might appreciate this new tool. > > > > http://www.darksky.org/component/content/article/36-ida/night-sky-conservation/322-dark-sky-meter-app > > > > Grant Miller > > Warrensburg, Missouri > > NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador > > AstronomyGuy on Twitter > > > > & Facebook > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a couple of inkjet printers that still have ink and print. A friend wanted a printer with a fax and scanner so he didn't need the old one any more. For some reason he thought I should have to old one. I already have a big laser that I use only to print the CM and two other ink jets with scanners and fax so I have no use for these things. Free to anyone with a use for them or its off to Restore or Goodwill in the next day or so. Let me know it you want them. I don't make special deliveries but I'll hold off on getting rid of them for a while if someone wants them. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, Are they color or black? Parallel port, USB or Ethernet? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 3:33 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] printer anyone? I have a couple of inkjet printers that still have ink and print. A friend wanted a printer with a fax and scanner so he didn't need the old one any more. For some reason he thought I should have to old one. I already have a big laser that I use only to print the CM and two other ink jets with scanners and fax so I have no use for these things. Free to anyone with a use for them or its off to Restore or Goodwill in the next day or so. Let me know it you want them. I don't make special deliveries but I'll hold off on getting rid of them for a while if someone wants them. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi! I went down to help out Nick's team with the public and especially the cub scouts. The skies sure didn't look promising, but a miracle occurred and it cleared off around 8:30! We had totally clear skies except way to the north. Nancy took care of the gate - 82 visitors were there, and we collected $405 in donations! Not bad when it had been such a cloudy day. The clouds rolled back in around 11:00, but we had just enough time to look through the telescopes, saw one iridium flame, and the space station even put in an appearance. Thanks to all that were there: Jennifer Ruess (how the heck did she get to be 27 years old, anyway?) worked in the dome, and other team members Jay Manifold and Joel Faulk...and David Young, who mysteriously showed up and collimated the LCT. And of course, Nick, who wow'd the folks with the possibilities of other life in the universe. It was a good night. Jackie B. Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Both are color One is an HP Office Jet Pro 8100. I see a usb and an Ethernet plug. I also think its low on ink. The second one is an HP Office Jet 5940. I only see usb. No idea on the ink. It is in its original box with docs and install disk. I suspect it is only lightly used. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com>wrote: > ** > > > David, > > Are they color or black? Parallel port, USB or Ethernet? > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 3:33 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] printer anyone? > > > I have a couple of inkjet printers that still have ink and print. A friend > wanted a printer with a fax and scanner so he didn't need the old one any > more. For some reason he thought I should have to old one. I already have a > big laser that I use only to print the CM and two other ink jets with > scanners and fax so I have no use for these things. > > Free to anyone with a use for them or its off to Restore or Goodwill in the > next day or so. > > Let me know it you want them. I don't make special deliveries but I'll hold > off on getting rid of them for a while if someone wants them. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the report, Jackie. I had been working outdoors most of the day and was pretty amazed when I looked up about 7:30 and saw it clearing up. Sounds like a good night after all. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 4:39 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell - Saturday NIght, August 3rd Hi! I went down to help out Nick's team with the public and especially the cub scouts. The skies sure didn't look promising, but a miracle occurred and it cleared off around 8:30! We had totally clear skies except way to the north. Nancy took care of the gate - 82 visitors were there, and we collected $405 in donations! Not bad when it had been such a cloudy day. The clouds rolled back in around 11:00, but we had just enough time to look through the telescopes, saw one iridium flame, and the space station even put in an appearance. Thanks to all that were there: Jennifer Ruess (how the heck did she get to be 27 years old, anyway?) worked in the dome, and other team members Jay Manifold and Joel Faulk...and David Young, who mysteriously showed up and collimated the LCT. And of course, Nick, who wow'd the folks with the possibilities of other life in the universe. It was a good night. Jackie B. Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... <mailto:M31%40everestkc.net> Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Shhh, I'm planning to purchase and donate one. Jason. On 8/4/2013 1:44 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > I used the Powell SQM to do some measuring recently and it is not something that could be mounted outside. It doesn't have any sort of data port either for computer communications. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... > Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 1:32 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... > > > > > > > > Sorry, I don't have a mount, but does the club have a SQM that can be mounted outside? I thought we only had the SQM-L unit. > > -Scott > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Jason" <bmwjason@... <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:34:39 PM > Subject: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... > > > > I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky > camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and > (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". > > This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV > receiver dishes. > > Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base > hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) > > Jason. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >
Jason, Cool! I promise I won't say a word to anyone, not even in this email to the Yahoo group! Many thanks, though, even in spite of my vow of silence. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 7:47 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... Shhh, I'm planning to purchase and donate one. Jason. On 8/4/2013 1:44 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > I used the Powell SQM to do some measuring recently and it is not something that could be mounted outside. It doesn't have any sort of data port either for computer communications. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> > Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 1:32 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... > > > > > > > > Sorry, I don't have a mount, but does the club have a SQM that can be mounted outside? I thought we only had the SQM-L unit. > > -Scott > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Jason" <bmwjason@... <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:34:39 PM > Subject: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... > > > > I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky > camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and > (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". > > This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV > receiver dishes. > > Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base > hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) > > Jason. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My lips are sealed, too. I won’t say a word. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 7:51 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... Jason, Cool! I promise I won't say a word to anyone, not even in this email to the Yahoo group! Many thanks, though, even in spite of my vow of silence. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 7:47 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... Shhh, I'm planning to purchase and donate one. Jason. On 8/4/2013 1:44 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > I used the Powell SQM to do some measuring recently and it is not something that could be mounted outside. It doesn't have any sort of data port either for computer communications. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@comcast.net <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> > Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 1:32 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Re: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... > > > > > > > > Sorry, I don't have a mount, but does the club have a SQM that can be mounted outside? I thought we only had the SQM-L unit. > > -Scott > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Jason" <bmwjason@... <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> <mailto:bmwjason%40bmwlt.com> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:34:39 PM > Subject: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... > > > > I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky > camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and > (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". > > This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV > receiver dishes. > > Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base > hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) > > Jason. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I saw it posted on Facebook. Joe
Thanks Jon. Glad to see your uncle enjoyed it enough to make him think about how it was done. I'll be happy to try to answer his questions. Tell him that I had no clue as to how to make these kind of time lapse videos 2 or 3 years ago, but have been learning from what others have done. The internet is a great resource, but it takes a lot of searching and trial and error. Were those composite pictures? The images that created the video are NOT composites. Compositing is the combining of various images from separate sources to create the illusion that all of those images are part of the same scene. None of that was done. Each frame in the video is one 30 second exposure. How did taking the picture through a telescope yield such vivid foreground shorts? A telescope was NOT used. All of the images in the video were taken with the same lens: A 10mm-22mm f/3.5 Canon zoom lens set at 10mm f/3.5. A wide angle lens such as this has a large "depth of field". This is the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably in focus. Focusing on the trees in the foreground sets this lens essentially at "infinity" focus. At this focus setting, anything from a few feet all the way to the Milky Way is in focus. Here is a link to a very helpful depth of field calculator: http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html Using this calculator I can see that by focusing my 10mm lens around 6 feet, everything between 2.5 feet and infinity will be in focus. At night, when I can't focus on something far away (like the trees), I place my red flashlight just past 6 feet away and use my auto focus on the camera to focus the lens. Once in focus, I turn off the auto focus, otherwise the camera will try to focus on the night sky and won't be able to find anything bright enough to focus and will ruin the focus setting. Try various focal lengths and f-stops with the calculator and you will see that the longer the focal and the smaller the f-stop number is, the shallow the depth of field will be. For instance, my 200 mm f /2.8 lens requires me to focus at least 2000 feet away to focus at infinity. Were they recorded directly to digital? Yes, all of the images were recorded to my 32 Gig card on the camera. One image is about 26 Meg. One night of shooting can take up 900 images. That's about 23 Gigs. Later, when I have time, each image is adjusted for color, brightness and contrast. Even with a 30 second exposure, each image is still pretty dark and way off color. By shooting all of the images in RAW mode, I am able to make adjustments using Canon's Digital Professional software. I can do this because the images are in RAW mode (JPG's, which take up much less memory, are not good to shoot the initial images, because considerably LESS adjustments can be made to JPG's). After the adjustments are made, using the same software, I convert them to JPGs and the smaller resolution I will be using on the video. I use these JPG's with ProShow Producer to create the video. I assume the frame rate was the same on all of them as the Milky Way moved at the same rate. Yes, the frame rate was 30 frames per second. I was surprised the Milky Way tilted so much on the south-facing photos. If we were on the other side of the world would it start steep early in the evening and flatten, or flip completely over to be in the same relative position the next night in Kansas? That all depends on which side of the world you are thinking about. If you are at the same latitude, north of the equator (about +38 degrees latitude), but on the other side of the world, and the same date, then yes, the Milky Way will rise, move and set across the southern sky the same way. But if you are thinking south of the equator (about -38 degrees latitude), then, looking south, the Milky Way will be much higher in the sky and the "South Celestial Pole" (SCP) will be up in the sky. Now, the Milky Way and stars will rotate in a circle around the SCP. You can see this in one of the video's by a master of time lapse, Alex Cherney, at this link: http://www.terrastro.com/blog/red-aurora/ Notice that the Milky Way and stars rise on the left (southeast) and set in the right (southwest) and they move to the left near the horizon (below the SCP) and move to the right above the SCP. This and many other beautiful time lapse videos gave me the bug to attempt them myself and I'm having a lot of fun trying to do that. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: mossjon <mossjon@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 6:58 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse Absolutely beautiful, Tom. I loved every minute of it. And I shared it with my family (via Facebook, which is where I saw it first). My uncle had several questions, which I'll post here. I'm researching his question about the Milky Way, but any suggestions and thoughts will be greatly appreciated as you all have much more experience astronomically than I do. Here's the text of the e-mail I received from my uncle (thanks in advance everyone): ********************** Jon, I keep looking at the Milky Way video. Were those composite pictures? How did taking the picture through a telescope yield such vivid foreground shorts? (In one scene it would have been better to omit the folks running around with their red light.) Were all those shots taken through the same telescope? Were they recorded directly to digital? I assume the frame rate was the same on all of them as the Milky Way moved at the same rate. I was surprised the Milky Way tilted so much on the south-facing photos. If we were on the other side of the world would it start steep early in the evening and flatten, or flip completely over to be in the same relative position the next night in Kansas? There's so much I don't know about photographing stars. And astronomy in general. Thanks. Ron ************************ Looking forward to your next amazing photo or video, Tom. Ciao, Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > Tom J. Martinez > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jason: I found the "J" bent tubing. Looking for mounting bracket. Joe
Just another reminder and request for anyone who's interested in coming out to Hillsdale Lake State Park this coming Friday. We have been invited by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Tourism and Parks to host a night under the stars at the Hillsdale Lake State Park on August 9th. This is the first time they have done this so we are not sure of the crowd size, but since there are over two hundred campsites available at the park, there could be a sizeable crowd. Anyone interesting in volunteering should please contact me for more information at rhenderson1@... Thanks. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Grant, Thank you for the report. Sounds like an okay evening in spite of this silly weather we've been having. We are due for some clear skies soon, aren't we? Thanks again. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 12:31 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] off site report--Powell GARDENS, Aug 03, 2013 Keith Rawlings and I hosted about 17, mostly adults, on an "okay" night skywise at Powell Gardens. One of the attenders is a new ASKC member, Dean Specker, who joined after attending one of our events at Knob Noster State Park last month. The club will receive $2/paying attender for this event. Plugged astronomy, NASA, ASKC, Warko, Powell Obs, science, etc... Grant Miller Warrensburg, MO [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, If it is still available I will take thee HP Office Jet Pro 8100. Joel From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] printer anyone? Both are color One is an HP Office Jet Pro 8100. I see a usb and an Ethernet plug. I also think its low on ink. The second one is an HP Office Jet 5940. I only see usb. No idea on the ink. It is in its original box with docs and install disk. I suspect it is only lightly used. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > David, > > Are they color or black? Parallel port, USB or Ethernet? > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 3:33 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] printer anyone? > > > I have a couple of inkjet printers that still have ink and print. A friend > wanted a printer with a fax and scanner so he didn't need the old one any > more. For some reason he thought I should have to old one. I already have a > big laser that I use only to print the CM and two other ink jets with > scanners and fax so I have no use for these things. > > Free to anyone with a use for them or its off to Restore or Goodwill in the > next day or so. > > Let me know it you want them. I don't make special deliveries but I'll hold > off on getting rid of them for a while if someone wants them. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I am interested in the 5940 if still avalable. DT ------ Original Message ------ From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: 8/4/2013 4:50:18 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] printer anyone? >Both are color One is an HP Office Jet Pro 8100. I see a usb and an >Ethernet plug. I also think its low on ink. >The second one is an HP Office Jet 5940. I only see usb. No idea on the >ink. It is in its original box with docs and install disk. I suspect it >is >only lightly used. > >Sent via Gmail from David Young > > >On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Rick Henderson ><rhenderson1@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> David, >> >> Are they color or black? Parallel port, USB or Ethernet? >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of >> David >> Young >> Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 3:33 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ASKC] printer anyone? >> >> >> I have a couple of inkjet printers that still have ink and print. A >>friend >> wanted a printer with a fax and scanner so he didn't need the old one >>any >> more. For some reason he thought I should have to old one. I already >>have a >> big laser that I use only to print the CM and two other ink jets with >> scanners and fax so I have no use for these things. >> >> Free to anyone with a use for them or its off to Restore or Goodwill >>in the >> next day or so. >> >> Let me know it you want them. I don't make special deliveries but >>I'll hold >> off on getting rid of them for a while if someone wants them. >> Sent via Gmail from David Young >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
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Thank you so much for answering my uncles questions. And I learned a lot as well. You are most gracious and patient. Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Thanks Jon. Glad to see your uncle enjoyed it enough to make him think about how it was done. I'll be happy to try to answer his questions. Tell him that I had no clue as to how to make these kind of time lapse videos 2 or 3 years ago, but have been learning from what others have done. The internet is a great resource, but it takes a lot of searching and trial and error. > > Were those composite pictures? > > The images that created the video are NOT composites. Compositing is the combining of various images from separate sources to create the illusion that all of those images are part of the same scene. None of that was done. Each frame in the video is one 30 second exposure. > > How did taking the picture through a telescope yield such vivid foreground shorts? > > A telescope was NOT used. All of the images in the video were taken with the same lens: A 10mm-22mm f/3.5 Canon zoom lens set at 10mm f/3.5. A wide angle lens such as this has a large "depth of field". This is the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably in focus. Focusing on the trees in the foreground sets this lens essentially at "infinity" focus. At this focus setting, anything from a few feet all the way to the Milky Way is in focus. Here is a link to a very helpful depth of field calculator: > http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html > Using this calculator I can see that by focusing my 10mm lens around 6 feet, everything between 2.5 feet and infinity will be in focus. At night, when I can't focus on something far away (like the trees), I place my red flashlight just past 6 feet away and use my auto focus on the camera to focus the lens. Once in focus, I turn off the auto focus, otherwise the camera will try to focus on the night sky and won't be able to find anything bright enough to focus and will ruin the focus setting. > > Try various focal lengths and f-stops with the calculator and you will see that the longer the focal and the smaller the f-stop number is, the shallow the depth of field will be. For instance, my 200 mm f /2.8 lens requires me to focus at least 2000 feet away to focus at infinity. > > Were they recorded directly to digital? > > Yes, all of the images were recorded to my 32 Gig card on the camera. One image is about 26 Meg. One night of shooting can take up 900 images. That's about 23 Gigs. Later, when I have time, each image is adjusted for color, brightness and contrast. Even with a 30 second exposure, each image is still pretty dark and way off color. By shooting all of the images in RAW mode, I am able to make adjustments using Canon's Digital Professional software. I can do this because the images are in RAW mode (JPG's, which take up much less memory, are not good to shoot the initial images, because considerably LESS adjustments can be made to JPG's). After the adjustments are made, using the same software, I convert them to JPGs and the smaller resolution I will be using on the video. I use these JPG's with ProShow Producer to create the video. > > I assume the frame rate was the same on all of them as the Milky Way moved at the same rate. > > Yes, the frame rate was 30 frames per second. > > I was surprised the Milky Way tilted so much on the south-facing photos. If we were on the other side of the world would it start steep early in the evening and flatten, or flip completely over to be in the same relative position the next night in Kansas? > > That all depends on which side of the world you are thinking about. If you are at the same latitude, north of the equator (about +38 degrees latitude), but on the other side of the world, and the same date, then yes, the Milky Way will rise, move and set across the southern sky the same way. But if you are thinking south of the equator (about -38 degrees latitude), then, looking south, the Milky Way will be much higher in the sky and the "South Celestial Pole" (SCP) will be up in the sky. Now, the Milky Way and stars will rotate in a circle around the SCP. You can see this in one of the video's by a master of time lapse, Alex Cherney, at this link: > http://www.terrastro.com/blog/red-aurora/ > Notice that the Milky Way and stars rise on the left (southeast) and set in the right (southwest) and they move to the left near the horizon (below the SCP) and move to the right above the SCP. This and many other beautiful time lapse videos gave me the bug to attempt them myself and I'm having a lot of fun trying to do that. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: mossjon <mossjon@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 6:58 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > > > Absolutely beautiful, Tom. I loved every minute of it. And I shared it with my family (via Facebook, which is where I saw it first). > > My uncle had several questions, which I'll post here. I'm researching his question about the Milky Way, but any suggestions and thoughts will be greatly appreciated as you all have much more experience astronomically than I do. > > Here's the text of the e-mail I received from my uncle (thanks in advance everyone): > > ********************** > > Jon, > > I keep looking at the Milky Way video. Were those composite pictures? How did taking the picture through a telescope yield such vivid foreground shorts? (In one scene it would have been better to omit the folks running around with their red light.) Were all those shots taken through the same telescope? Were they recorded directly to digital? I assume the frame rate was the same on all of them as the Milky Way moved at the same rate. > > I was surprised the Milky Way tilted so much on the south-facing photos. If we were on the other side of the world would it start steep early in the evening and flatten, or flip completely over to be in the same relative position the next night in Kansas? > > There's so much I don't know about photographing stars. And astronomy in general. > > Thanks. Ron > > ************************ > > Looking forward to your next amazing photo or video, Tom. > > Ciao, Jon > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water is installed? If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. Hope to see some old friends . "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
Yes, you will be able to fill water tanks at the DSS. It will be great to see you guys again. Ron and I should be there sometime during that time period. Hopefully the weather will cooperate but the forecast does not look very good. We all know they get it wrong, especially for the long range. So I am holding out hope! Debi -------------------------------------------- On Mon, 8/5/13, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Meteor Shower To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, August 5, 2013, 8:05 AM We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water is installed? If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. Hope to see some old friends . "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
If the weather cooperates, I plan to be down Friday afternoon till Sunday morning. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: debi wadel <debiwadel@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 07:05:21 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower Yes, you will be able to fill water tanks at the DSS. It will be great to see you guys again. Ron and I should be there sometime during that time period. Hopefully the weather will cooperate but the forecast does not look very good. We all know they get it wrong, especially for the long range. So I am holding out hope! Debi -------------------------------------------- On Mon, 8/5/13, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Meteor Shower To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Monday, August 5, 2013, 8:05 AM We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water is installed? If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. Hope to see some old friends . "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Passing along my uncle's thanks and comments: ************ Wow. Good stuff. Thanks. I guess I assumed the pictures were taken through a telescope, even though I could see a telescope in the foreground of some sequences. Thanks. And thank Tom for me. Excellent answers. Ron ************* Thanks again, Jon --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Thanks Jon. Glad to see your uncle enjoyed it enough to make him think about how it was done. I'll be happy to try to answer his questions. Tell him that I had no clue as to how to make these kind of time lapse videos 2 or 3 years ago, but have been learning from what others have done. The internet is a great resource, but it takes a lot of searching and trial and error. > > Were those composite pictures? > > The images that created the video are NOT composites. Compositing is the combining of various images from separate sources to create the illusion that all of those images are part of the same scene. None of that was done. Each frame in the video is one 30 second exposure. > > How did taking the picture through a telescope yield such vivid foreground shorts? > > A telescope was NOT used. All of the images in the video were taken with the same lens: A 10mm-22mm f/3.5 Canon zoom lens set at 10mm f/3.5. A wide angle lens such as this has a large "depth of field". This is the distance between the nearest and the furthest objects in a scene that appear acceptably in focus. Focusing on the trees in the foreground sets this lens essentially at "infinity" focus. At this focus setting, anything from a few feet all the way to the Milky Way is in focus. Here is a link to a very helpful depth of field calculator: > http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html > Using this calculator I can see that by focusing my 10mm lens around 6 feet, everything between 2.5 feet and infinity will be in focus. At night, when I can't focus on something far away (like the trees), I place my red flashlight just past 6 feet away and use my auto focus on the camera to focus the lens. Once in focus, I turn off the auto focus, otherwise the camera will try to focus on the night sky and won't be able to find anything bright enough to focus and will ruin the focus setting. > > Try various focal lengths and f-stops with the calculator and you will see that the longer the focal and the smaller the f-stop number is, the shallow the depth of field will be. For instance, my 200 mm f /2.8 lens requires me to focus at least 2000 feet away to focus at infinity. > > Were they recorded directly to digital? > > Yes, all of the images were recorded to my 32 Gig card on the camera. One image is about 26 Meg. One night of shooting can take up 900 images. That's about 23 Gigs. Later, when I have time, each image is adjusted for color, brightness and contrast. Even with a 30 second exposure, each image is still pretty dark and way off color. By shooting all of the images in RAW mode, I am able to make adjustments using Canon's Digital Professional software. I can do this because the images are in RAW mode (JPG's, which take up much less memory, are not good to shoot the initial images, because considerably LESS adjustments can be made to JPG's). After the adjustments are made, using the same software, I convert them to JPGs and the smaller resolution I will be using on the video. I use these JPG's with ProShow Producer to create the video. > > I assume the frame rate was the same on all of them as the Milky Way moved at the same rate. > > Yes, the frame rate was 30 frames per second. > > I was surprised the Milky Way tilted so much on the south-facing photos. If we were on the other side of the world would it start steep early in the evening and flatten, or flip completely over to be in the same relative position the next night in Kansas? > > That all depends on which side of the world you are thinking about. If you are at the same latitude, north of the equator (about +38 degrees latitude), but on the other side of the world, and the same date, then yes, the Milky Way will rise, move and set across the southern sky the same way. But if you are thinking south of the equator (about -38 degrees latitude), then, looking south, the Milky Way will be much higher in the sky and the "South Celestial Pole" (SCP) will be up in the sky. Now, the Milky Way and stars will rotate in a circle around the SCP. You can see this in one of the video's by a master of time lapse, Alex Cherney, at this link: > http://www.terrastro.com/blog/red-aurora/ > Notice that the Milky Way and stars rise on the left (southeast) and set in the right (southwest) and they move to the left near the horizon (below the SCP) and move to the right above the SCP. This and many other beautiful time lapse videos gave me the bug to attempt them myself and I'm having a lot of fun trying to do that. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: mossjon <mossjon@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 6:58 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > > > Absolutely beautiful, Tom. I loved every minute of it. And I shared it with my family (via Facebook, which is where I saw it first). > > My uncle had several questions, which I'll post here. I'm researching his question about the Milky Way, but any suggestions and thoughts will be greatly appreciated as you all have much more experience astronomically than I do. > > Here's the text of the e-mail I received from my uncle (thanks in advance everyone): > > ********************** > > Jon, > > I keep looking at the Milky Way video. Were those composite pictures? How did taking the picture through a telescope yield such vivid foreground shorts? (In one scene it would have been better to omit the folks running around with their red light.) Were all those shots taken through the same telescope? Were they recorded directly to digital? I assume the frame rate was the same on all of them as the Milky Way moved at the same rate. > > I was surprised the Milky Way tilted so much on the south-facing photos. If we were on the other side of the world would it start steep early in the evening and flatten, or flip completely over to be in the same relative position the next night in Kansas? > > There's so much I don't know about photographing stars. And astronomy in general. > > Thanks. Ron > > ************************ > > Looking forward to your next amazing photo or video, Tom. > > Ciao, Jon > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Scott posted the original notice two weeks ago. Now estimated at mag 12.5. A good target for DSS observers this coming week. Story, finder chart, and magnitude guide at S&T link below: Supernova Erupts in M74 An exploding star in M74 in Pisces, discovered July 25th, is in reach of amateur telescopes. And the Moon is now out of the way. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Supernova-Eru pts-in-Messier-74-217327171.html Mike Stewart [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dan, it will be very nice to see you again down at the DSS. Have a safe trip from Illinois. I was going to be there yesterday, but too many clouds prevented that. It now looks like it will start clearing on Thursday. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: D Mitchell <dstm24@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, August 5, 2013 8:05 AM Subject: [ASKC] Meteor Shower We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water is installed? If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. Hope to see some old friends . "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the monthly cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover these costs. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > ** > > > We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . > I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water > is installed? > If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. > Hope to see some old friends . > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Was a e-mail broadcasted out with the hydrant combos? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:07:28 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the monthly cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover these costs. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> wrote: > ** > > > We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . > I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water > is installed? > If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. > Hope to see some old friends . > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I think so but just in case everyone here should know its the same as the building 1331. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 11:41 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Was a e-mail broadcasted out with the hydrant combos? > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:07:28 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@...m > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower > > Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a > donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the monthly > cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover > these costs. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . > > I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water > > is installed? > > If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. > > Hope to see some old friends . > > > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > > > Dan > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
This is a little off topic but I intend to come to DSS this weekend for the meteor shower. I have only been there once before and I am wondering if the coffee maker, microwave etc. in the building is available for use. I don't have a camper just a tent and I want to bring my grandson with me for his very first camping trip and first meteor shower. He is twelve and really excited but I need to know what supplies I can manage. Thanks for any info. Looking forward to seeing you all. Mary Sent from my iPad On Aug 5, 2013, at 11:41 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Was a e-mail broadcasted out with the hydrant combos? > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:07:28 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower > > Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a > donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the monthly > cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover > these costs. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . >> I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water >> is installed? >> If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. >> Hope to see some old friends . >> >> "EveryDay is Like a Friday" >> >> Dan > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Hello Mary! You'll have to introduce the grandson to everyone! The microwave works, but I don't know if there is a coffee maker down there. I don't drink the stuff. Also, just a note... The meteor shower actually peaks Sunday night/Monday morning, but we should see a few early ones both nights this weekend. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Mary <marysnider13@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 19:57:43 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower This is a little off topic but I intend to come to DSS this weekend for the meteor shower. I have only been there once before and I am wondering if the coffee maker, microwave etc. in the building is available for use. I don't have a camper just a tent and I want to bring my grandson with me for his very first camping trip and first meteor shower. He is twelve and really excited but I need to know what supplies I can manage. Thanks for any info. Looking forward to seeing you all. Mary Sent from my iPad On Aug 5, 2013, at 11:41 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Was a e-mail broadcasted out with the hydrant combos? > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:07:28 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower > > Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a > donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the monthly > cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover > these costs. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . >> I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water >> is installed? >> If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. >> Hope to see some old friends . >> >> "EveryDay is Like a Friday" >> >> Dan > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Will do and thanks! Sent from my iPad On Aug 5, 2013, at 9:11 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Hello Mary! You'll have to introduce the grandson to everyone! > > The microwave works, but I don't know if there is a coffee maker down there. I don't drink the stuff. > > Also, just a note... The meteor shower actually peaks Sunday night/Monday morning, but we should see a few early ones both nights this weekend. > > -Scott > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mary <marysnider13@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 19:57:43 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower > > This is a little off topic but I intend to come to DSS this weekend for the meteor shower. I have only been there once before and I am wondering if the coffee maker, microwave etc. in the building is available for use. I don't have a camper just a tent and I want to bring my grandson with me for his very first camping trip and first meteor shower. He is twelve and really excited but I need to know what supplies I can manage. Thanks for any info. Looking forward to seeing you all. Mary > > Sent from my iPad > > On Aug 5, 2013, at 11:41 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > Was a e-mail broadcasted out with the hydrant combos? > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:07:28 > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower > > > > Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a > > donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the monthly > > cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover > > these costs. > > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . > >> I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the water > >> is installed? > >> If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. > >> Hope to see some old friends . > >> > >> "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > >> > >> Dan > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You can use anything that is there. As far as I know the microwave works. I know there is a toaster available but you may have to dig around for it. Coffee pot???? There's likely a huge one but I wouldn't count on it. I put a Kerig down there last year but was told no one used it and it was just one more do dad to keep track of so I brought it back to my house this spring every day or so when she doesn't want to make a whole pot in the evening. I use it to make hot chocolate and tea. I don't know why people though it was such a hassle. Its one of the most hassle free items I use. Oh well, to each his own I guess. There should be space in one of the refrigerators for you to use. There will likely be others there that can help you find stuff. The combination to the hydrants is the same as the building. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Mary <marysnider13@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > This is a little off topic but I intend to come to DSS this weekend for > the meteor shower. I have only been there once before and I am wondering if > the coffee maker, microwave etc. in the building is available for use. I > don't have a camper just a tent and I want to bring my grandson with me for > his very first camping trip and first meteor shower. He is twelve and > really excited but I need to know what supplies I can manage. Thanks for > any info. Looking forward to seeing you all. Mary > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Aug 5, 2013, at 11:41 AM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > > > Was a e-mail broadcasted out with the hydrant combos? > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:07:28 > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower > > > > Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a > > donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the > monthly > > cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover > > these costs. > > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . > >> I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the > water > >> is installed? > >> If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. > >> Hope to see some old friends . > >> > >> "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > >> > >> Dan > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thank you so much. I was actually thinking of bringing my Keurig. I have to say that I just love how friendly and helpful everyone in the club is. I will be introducing my precious grandson to some great people. See you all Sunday. Hoping for clear skies. Mary Sent from my iPad On Aug 5, 2013, at 10:03 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > You can use anything that is there. As far as I know the microwave works. I > know there is a toaster available but you may have to dig around for it. > Coffee pot???? There's likely a huge one but I wouldn't count on it. I put > a Kerig down there last year but was told no one used it and it was just > one more do dad to keep track of so I brought it back to my house this > spring every day or so when she doesn't want to make a whole pot in the > evening. I use it to make hot chocolate and tea. I don't know why people > though it was such a hassle. Its one of the most hassle free items I use. > Oh well, to each his own I guess. There should be space in one of the > refrigerators for you to use. There will likely be others there that can > help you find stuff. The combination to the hydrants is the same as the > building. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Mary <marysnider13@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> This is a little off topic but I intend to come to DSS this weekend for >> the meteor shower. I have only been there once before and I am wondering if >> the coffee maker, microwave etc. in the building is available for use. I >> don't have a camper just a tent and I want to bring my grandson with me for >> his very first camping trip and first meteor shower. He is twelve and >> really excited but I need to know what supplies I can manage. Thanks for >> any info. Looking forward to seeing you all. Mary >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Aug 5, 2013, at 11:41 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> >>> Was a e-mail broadcasted out with the hydrant combos? >>> >>> >>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> >>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 11:07:28 >>> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Meteor Shower >>> >>> Yes you can use the water. That's what we intended. Feel free to put a >>> donation into the donation box on the south wall to help cover the >> monthly >>> cost of water and electricity. Please note that club dues do NOT cover >>> these costs. >>> >>> Sent via Gmail from David Young >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 8:05 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> ** >>>> >>>> >>>> We will be down to the DSS Thursday for a weekend stay . >>>> I would guess we can fill the RV with water at the DSS now that the >> water >>>> is installed? >>>> If the weather is good we will be there till Tuesday. >>>> Hope to see some old friends . >>>> >>>> "EveryDay is Like a Friday" >>>> >>>> Dan >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
The DSS site must not be getting the rain like Springfield MO? They have been drenched in the last week or so. Will just have to watch the weather the next day or so "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
Jason: Have you considered what to do about dew ruining the views. I don't know what others have done about this, but this is what Dan Bush from northern Missouri has done. He uses a hair dryer as a heat source timed to put out heated air every 30 minutes. Here is the set up on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7sRYrpfPmU&list=HL1375802610&feature=mh_lolz Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Jason <bmwjason@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:34 PM Subject: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV receiver dishes. Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) Jason. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We're still hoping the weather cooperates so we can make it up as well. Since Jul 30 we have had a total of 12.8" of rain at the house here in Springfield! I'm thinking about trading the truck in on a boat!. The real concern with that much rain is being able to get the trailer out of the yard. The Butler weather info looks like the city has only reported about 1" in the past 5 days. If anyone makes it down to the DSS this week, a ground report would be appreciated :^). Here's hoping the weather cooperates! Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > > The DSS site must not be getting the rain like Springfield MO? > They have been drenched in the last week or so. > Will just have to watch the weather the next day or so > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan >
Wow! That's a lot of rain Dave. We are expecting more rain tonight and Wednesday night, but we are not having the rain problems like Springfield. We are still behind in total amounts. The ground at the DSS should not be a problem. The grass may be pretty long, however. I'm still hoping to head out on Thursday and hope you can make it. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: dkburtrum <dkburtrum@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 10:51 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Rain and Ground Conditions We're still hoping the weather cooperates so we can make it up as well. Since Jul 30 we have had a total of 12.8" of rain at the house here in Springfield! I'm thinking about trading the truck in on a boat!. The real concern with that much rain is being able to get the trailer out of the yard. The Butler weather info looks like the city has only reported about 1" in the past 5 days. If anyone makes it down to the DSS this week, a ground report would be appreciated :^). Here's hoping the weather cooperates! Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > > The DSS site must not be getting the rain like Springfield MO? > They have been drenched in the last week or so. > Will just have to watch the weather the next day or so > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dan and Dave, Hopefully the weather will cooperate. It would be great to see both of you this weekend. I plan to go down on Thursday or Friday. It all depends on the rainfall. Getting the camper out of the yard is the issue. Here's hoping and good luck to both of you. Clear skies, Gary Pittman On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 8:27 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > ** > > > The DSS site must not be getting the rain like Springfield MO? > They have been drenched in the last week or so. > Will just have to watch the weather the next day or so > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just returned. I mowed the observing field and around the REBB, showers and excavating. There is a bunch more trimming and weed killing to do yet. I sprayed some of the drive in front of the garage door and plan to do some more tomorrow. The good news is that the rain made a large portion of the digging settle into place. There is some serious back filling to do yet but you can easily make out the trench. If some one has one of those DR trimmers, the kind you walk behind, please bring it down this weekend. It would be nice to get some bigger areas cleaned up. The ground is wet for sure but the small area I drove through near the driveway was not giving. There is lots of standing water in areas other then the ob field. I am planning t come observe all weekend. Hope to see you. Darrick
Thanks Darrick! Did you happen to mow all the way arounf the drainage pipe that comes from the REBB's floor drains? Do you now understand what I was talking about a while back about having to mark the pipe or a tractor will crush it? I plan to come out Friday afternoon and stay till Sunday early morning. I'll be watching the shower from home. Got a bunch of observations planned.... a supernova (or 2 or 3), a couple new comets (new to me at least), a couple Abell galaxy groups, bunches of planetaries, and if i get the time, a few more M31 globulars. I plan to bring down Roundup and hit the graveled area that is overgrown. You'll have to show me what you've already covered. I will also be bringing down our paperwork for DSS programs so we can go over that sometime during the weekend. -Scott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > Just returned. I mowed the observing field and around the REBB, showers and excavating. There is a bunch more trimming and weed killing to do yet. I sprayed some of the drive in front of the garage door and plan to do some more tomorrow. The good news is that the rain made a large portion of the digging settle into place. There is some serious back filling to do yet but you can easily make out the trench. If some one has one of those DR trimmers, the kind you walk behind, please bring it down this weekend. It would be nice to get some bigger areas cleaned up. > > The ground is wet for sure but the small area I drove through near the driveway was not giving. There is lots of standing water in areas other then the ob field. > > I am planning t come observe all weekend. Hope to see you. > > Darrick >
This was something I was unfamiliar with and it happens every solar cycle. You would have thought being an amateur radio operator as well as playing with astronomy I would have stumbled on this before. <http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/05aug_fieldflip/>
Hey Mike, I'm composting the telescope closet. I found a few interesting things. A copy of email directions to Dick Harshaws house when I was going up to weld supports on his pier dated August 2004. I also found a box with a gas receipt from 2000. In that box was a stubby screwdriver with "Sterling" written on it. When did you stop looking for it? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 1:57 PM, <mikekansascity@...> wrote: > ** > > > Steve, > I'll be there - Mike Sterling > 816 616 6475 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: kings621@... > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wed, Jul 24, 2013 4:37 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Training on the 30" > > I will be at Powell on Saturday morning at 10 am if anybody want to > continue training or just brush up on the 30" > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes. I mowed around it. We will need to do something. We had some type of ortho foliage killer. Hopefully you will be able to tell in a day or two. Iwill still be working on the 400. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > Thanks Darrick! > > Did you happen to mow all the way arounf the drainage pipe that comes from the REBB's floor drains? Do you now understand what I was talking about a while back about having to mark the pipe or a tractor will crush it? > > I plan to come out Friday afternoon and stay till Sunday early morning. I'll be watching the shower from home. > > Got a bunch of observations planned.... a supernova (or 2 or 3), a couple new comets (new to me at least), a couple Abell galaxy groups, bunches of planetaries, and if i get the time, a few more M31 globulars. > > I plan to bring down Roundup and hit the graveled area that is overgrown. You'll have to show me what you've already covered. > > I will also be bringing down our paperwork for DSS programs so we can go over that sometime during the weekend. > > -Scott > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@> wrote: > > > > Just returned. I mowed the observing field and around the REBB, showers and excavating. There is a bunch more trimming and weed killing to do yet. I sprayed some of the drive in front of the garage door and plan to do some more tomorrow. The good news is that the rain made a large portion of the digging settle into place. There is some serious back filling to do yet but you can easily make out the trench. If some one has one of those DR trimmers, the kind you walk behind, please bring it down this weekend. It would be nice to get some bigger areas cleaned up. > > > > The ground is wet for sure but the small area I drove through near the driveway was not giving. There is lots of standing water in areas other then the ob field. > > > > I am planning t come observe all weekend. Hope to see you. > > > > Darrick > > >
Thanks for the update on the condition of the field. It rained here in Springfield again today, but hopefully the ground here will get a chance to dry enough to move the trailer so we can come up Friday and stay until Sunday. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > Just returned. I mowed the observing field and around the REBB, showers and excavating. There is a bunch more trimming and weed killing to do yet. I sprayed some of the drive in front of the garage door and plan to do some more tomorrow. The good news is that the rain made a large portion of the digging settle into place. There is some serious back filling to do yet but you can easily make out the trench. If some one has one of those DR trimmers, the kind you walk behind, please bring it down this weekend. It would be nice to get some bigger areas cleaned up. > > The ground is wet for sure but the small area I drove through near the driveway was not giving. There is lots of standing water in areas other then the ob field. > > I am planning t come observe all weekend. Hope to see you. > > Darrick >
Going through the several images from my Milky Way time lapse, I found one with a green meteor that looks wavy. Does this mean it spiraled as it came in? I've searched for other images on the net with no luck, only visual reports. Is there something else going on here? I got to thinking that the meteor had to spiral at an enormous speed in a very quick time. For it to show up on the image from 50 miles away or more, it had to spiral in huge circles, between tens and hundreds of meters, which seems awfully large. Any thoughts of what else caused this? To see the picture, here is the link: http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ Tom J. Martinez
I'm going to guess that high winds aloft are what caused the spiraling. I've seen long trails disturbed in seconds. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 3:01 AM, tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > ** > > > Going through the several images from my Milky Way time lapse, I found one > with a green meteor that looks wavy. Does this mean it spiraled as it came > in? I've searched for other images on the net with no luck, only visual > reports. > > Is there something else going on here? I got to thinking that the meteor > had to spiral at an enormous speed in a very quick time. For it to show up > on the image from 50 miles away or more, it had to spiral in huge circles, > between tens and hundreds of meters, which seems awfully large. > > Any thoughts of what else caused this? > > To see the picture, here is the link: > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > Tom J. Martinez > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Tom, You got a good shot of this spiral phenomena. Yes, I have also noticed this rapid twisting in the glowing trail behind a meteor. It does seem strange and a bit hard to explain. My idea (totally speculation, and unsuported by any real scientific facts or analysis) is this: I wonder if maybe the meteroid is not almost spherical ...but highly elongated (like we see many asteroids) if the spinning body on entry might create a rapidly pulsing shock wave that expands in different directions and creates this visual effect. In any case, I think you have a good research project here, Tom! Along the same lines: In one of my shots from the famous 2001 Leonids (or was it 1998?) we observed at Powell, I noticed the lumiscent trail behind a spectacular bolide appeared very distintly HOLLOW!. It appeared visually and even faintly in my photograph as a hollow tube of glowing gas. Not just a straight and solid "rod" as you might expect. The trail from this bolide actually lasted almost 30 minutes, and I took a long series of images as it slowly curled up by upper atmosphere winds and then faded away. Much later (when I discovered Google!) I found that others had also noted this tubelike structure in some meteor trails. It is sometimes referred to as a "Trowbridge tube". You can Google "meteor trails Trowbridge tube" and find a bunch of references. Some of these might also discuss the spiral structure that Tom photographed. Google is wonderful, heh-heh! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I wonder if the hollow and spiraling would show "instantly" in a real time low light video or if the effects show up after 5 or 10 seconds as the shock wave expands. I've seen the hollow look in after trails like Dave describes but never the spiral in Tom's images. I like the non symmetrical spiraling theory but I wonder how much spiraling the actual object could be doing at the speeds needed to generate a trail. It could generate a spiral shock wave to twist the trail though. No matter what caused it, the image is cool. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hi Tom, > > You got a good shot of this spiral phenomena. Yes, I have also noticed > this rapid twisting in the glowing trail behind a meteor. It does seem > strange and a bit hard to explain. My idea (totally speculation, and > unsuported by any real scientific facts or analysis) is this: I wonder if > maybe the meteroid is not almost spherical ...but highly elongated (like we > see many asteroids) if the spinning body on entry might create a rapidly > pulsing shock wave that expands in different directions and creates this > visual effect. In any case, I think you have a good research project here, > Tom! > > Along the same lines: In one of my shots from the famous 2001 Leonids (or > was it 1998?) we observed at Powell, I noticed the lumiscent trail behind a > spectacular bolide appeared very distintly HOLLOW!. It appeared visually > and even faintly in my photograph as a hollow tube of glowing gas. Not just > a straight and solid "rod" as you might expect. The trail from this bolide > actually lasted almost 30 minutes, and I took a long series of images as it > slowly curled up by upper atmosphere winds and then faded away. Much later > (when I discovered Google!) I found that others had also noted this > tubelike structure in some meteor trails. It is sometimes referred to as a > "Trowbridge tube". You can Google "meteor trails Trowbridge tube" and find > a bunch of references. Some of these might also discuss the spiral > structure that Tom photographed. > > Google is wonderful, heh-heh! > > Dave Hudgins > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tom,
The only explanation I can think of is that it might have been tumbling as it burned through the atmosphere. As for the distance of the tumble, I once saw a meteor skip, like a flat stone on water. From my point of view the meteor was near the western horizon coming in at an angle of about 30 degrees relative to the visible horizon and then before it burned out I saw it skip back up at an angle of about ten degrees to its original direction of travel.
Johnny
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Going through the several images from my Milky Way time lapse, I found one with a green meteor that looks wavy. Does this mean it spiraled as it came in? I've searched for other images on the net with no luck, only visual reports.
Is there something else going on here? I got to thinking that the meteor had to spiral at an enormous speed in a very quick time. For it to show up on the image from 50 miles away or more, it had to spiral in huge circles, between tens and hundreds of meters, which seems awfully large.
Any thoughts of what else caused this?
To see the picture, here is the link:
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
Tom J. Martinez
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The trail behind a meteor can easily distort in the high winds like your wonderful image shows Dave H. I have also seen these in the past, some lasting for many minutes, especially if seen with a pair of binoculars. I don't think the meteor I captured is quite the same, however. The image is a 30 second exposure, but I think the light from the meteor that struck the sensor only lasted for a second or two and is not a trail after the initial explosion. The next 30 second image shows no trace of a smoke trail. I don't think high winds cause it to spiral. Even if the winds are hundreds of miles per hour, this is very minor compared to the speed of a meteor's entry, which is some where between 25,000 mph and 160,000 mph. I found this image taken in 2005 by Jimmy Westlake in Colorado. Click on the image and you can see he captured this while imaging a comet: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050202.html From the text in the above site: "Non-uniform meteors may evaporate more on one side than another. This may cause a rotating meteor to wobble slightly in its path, and also to spraying fast moving debris in a nearly spiral path." This may be what creates the spiral. The same APOD text points to a study done in 1998 on a spiral meteor train: "A spiral meteor train was successfully observed and photographed at two stations. The spiral was 4.17 ms in period and 461 m in diameter. We calculated the centrifugal acceleration and atmospheric drag of the meteoroid, and found that it is not the meteoroid but only the emitted gas which is making a spiral motion. A non-linear meteor trail may be curved or branched, if not spiral. We attempted a dynamic study. Since a meteoroid has a very large kinetic energy, compared to the force received from the atmosphere, its motion is not changed greatly." So, I may have got an image of the spiraling gas from the rotating meteor as it vaporized on entry. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 9:28 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Spiraling Meteor?? Hi Tom, You got a good shot of this spiral phenomena. Yes, I have also noticed this rapid twisting in the glowing trail behind a meteor. It does seem strange and a bit hard to explain. My idea (totally speculation, and unsuported by any real scientific facts or analysis) is this: I wonder if maybe the meteroid is not almost spherical ...but highly elongated (like we see many asteroids) if the spinning body on entry might create a rapidly pulsing shock wave that expands in different directions and creates this visual effect. In any case, I think you have a good research project here, Tom! Along the same lines: In one of my shots from the famous 2001 Leonids (or was it 1998?) we observed at Powell, I noticed the lumiscent trail behind a spectacular bolide appeared very distintly HOLLOW!. It appeared visually and even faintly in my photograph as a hollow tube of glowing gas. Not just a straight and solid "rod" as you might expect. The trail from this bolide actually lasted almost 30 minutes, and I took a long series of images as it slowly curled up by upper atmosphere winds and then faded away. Much later (when I discovered Google!) I found that others had also noted this tubelike structure in some meteor trails. It is sometimes referred to as a "Trowbridge tube". You can Google "meteor trails Trowbridge tube" and find a bunch of references. Some of these might also discuss the spiral structure that Tom photographed. Google is wonderful, heh-heh! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Johnny: This was something to see I'm sure. It reminded me that I need to find the picture of a meteor I took back in the late 70's or early 80's. This was a meteor coming at me then curving a bit. It was taken on black and white film, so once I locate it I'll have to scan it and show it to you. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Spiraling Meteor?? Tom, The only explanation I can think of is that it might have been tumbling as it burned through the atmosphere. As for the distance of the tumble, I once saw a meteor skip, like a flat stone on water. From my point of view the meteor was near the western horizon coming in at an angle of about 30 degrees relative to the visible horizon and then before it burned out I saw it skip back up at an angle of about ten degrees to its original direction of travel. Johnny ________________________________ From: tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 3:01 AM Subject: [ASKC] Spiraling Meteor?? Going through the several images from my Milky Way time lapse, I found one with a green meteor that looks wavy. Does this mean it spiraled as it came in? I've searched for other images on the net with no luck, only visual reports. Is there something else going on here? I got to thinking that the meteor had to spiral at an enormous speed in a very quick time. For it to show up on the image from 50 miles away or more, it had to spiral in huge circles, between tens and hundreds of meters, which seems awfully large. Any thoughts of what else caused this? To see the picture, here is the link: http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ Tom J. Martinez [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Folks, I am looking for a kind soul who will host our Monthly Club Starparty at Powell which is planned for Friday Sept 6. I normally host these, but Marianne and I will be out of town this time on vacation. It is just a matter of watching the weather, sending out a couple email reminders (I'll give you the email list), and showing up at Powell with a telescope - then welcoming people to the starparty. It's all very easy, and actually a lot of fun!!! : ^ ) However, if I can't find somebody well in advance to host, I will have to cancel and let all the email list know. PLEASE contact me DIRECTLY using the "Reply to Sender" button below. (So we don't bore everyone with the arrangements.) Thanks in advance for your help. Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am looking forward to seeing it. Thanks Johnny Sent from my iPhone On Aug 7, 2013, at 4:33 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > Johnny: This was something to see I'm sure. It reminded me that I need to find the picture of a meteor I took back in the late 70's or early 80's. This was a meteor coming at me then curving a bit. It was taken on black and white film, so once I locate it I'll have to scan it and show it to you. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > ________________________________ > From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 2:46 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Spiraling Meteor?? > > > > Tom, > The only explanation I can think of is that it might have been tumbling as it burned through the atmosphere. As for the distance of the tumble, I once saw a meteor skip, like a flat stone on water. From my point of view the meteor was near the western horizon coming in at an angle of about 30 degrees relative to the visible horizon and then before it burned out I saw it skip back up at an angle of about ten degrees to its original direction of travel. > > Johnny > > ________________________________ > From: tom_j_martinez <zenitrammot@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 3:01 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Spiraling Meteor?? > > > > Going through the several images from my Milky Way time lapse, I found one with a green meteor that looks wavy. Does this mean it spiraled as it came in? I've searched for other images on the net with no luck, only visual reports. > > Is there something else going on here? I got to thinking that the meteor had to spiral at an enormous speed in a very quick time. For it to show up on the image from 50 miles away or more, it had to spiral in huge circles, between tens and hundreds of meters, which seems awfully large. > > Any thoughts of what else caused this? > > To see the picture, here is the link: > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > Tom J. Martinez > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete
It was a gorgeous pass -- right overhead!
Martha
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Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete
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There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature. Could this be what you saw? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete >
Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location.
After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events.
We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3.
Best of luck with the mystery!
David Neuenschwander
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Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS
There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature.
Could this be what you saw?
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote:
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> Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete
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Hi David, Yes, the ISS pass started at 20:44 in Mission, KS; didn't actually spot it until 20:47 and followed it until approximately 20:52. Saw the same Iridium flare you observed at 21:29; those Iridium flares that aren't eye-scorchers tend to last longer (relatively). Sincerely, Richard Fredrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> wrote: > > Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location. > > After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events. > > We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3. > > Best of luck with the mystery! > > David Neuenschwander
Mention of long lasting Iridium flares reminds of a satellite flare I photographed that lasted for just under 1 1/2 minutes. I don't know if it was an Iridium flare because I cannot figure out what satellite caused it. I used an App for my iPad called Satellite Safari, which I purchased just for this satellite. What is odd is that this was a very bright passage, I'm guessing somewhere around -4 Mag, but it doesn't show up on the app. Many other much fainter satellites show up on other images, but not this one. If some could help me figure this out, all the particulars about the date, time, location etc are on my PhotoBlog. Just click on the link below my signature. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "bentleyousley2@..." <bentleyousley2@hotmail.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 11:23 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature. Could this be what you saw? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Did you happen to look at it with binos or a telescope? It could have been a weather balloon.
A few months back at the DSS, Darrick and I found an unexpected bright star at close to sunset. It turned out to be a balloon that we watched for a long time.
-Scott
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Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location.
After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events.
We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3.
Best of luck with the mystery!
David Neuenschwander
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From: bentleyousley2 <bentleyousley2@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 11:23 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS
There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature.
Could this be what you saw?
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> Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete
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how do you know if you are lookig at the ISS? ________________________________ From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 5:31 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS Mention of long lasting Iridium flares reminds of a satellite flare I photographed that lasted for just under 1 1/2 minutes. I don't know if it was an Iridium flare because I cannot figure out what satellite caused it. I used an App for my iPad called Satellite Safari, which I purchased just for this satellite. What is odd is that this was a very bright passage, I'm guessing somewhere around -4 Mag, but it doesn't show up on the app. Many other much fainter satellites show up on other images, but not this one. If some could help me figure this out, all the particulars about the date, time, location etc are on my PhotoBlog. Just click on the link below my signature. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "mailto:bentleyousley2%40hotmail.com" <mailto:bentleyousley2%40hotmail.com> To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 11:23 PM Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature. Could this be what you saw? --- In mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I use an app on my Android called ISS Detector that tells me when the ISS, iridium flares, etc. are making a pass. It gives me the directions and track. I have been watching the ISS for years and it is unmistakable. I did not use binos or scope. I give myself motion sickness when I follow satellites with those! Martha A Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was AWESOME!!! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Did you happen to look at it with binos or a telescope? It could have been a weather balloon. > > A few months back at the DSS, Darrick and I found an unexpected bright star at close to sunset. It turned out to be a balloon that we watched for a long time. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 01:01:08 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS > > Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location. > > After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events. > > We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3. > > Best of luck with the mystery! > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: bentleyousley2 <bentleyousley2@...> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 11:23 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS > > > > > > > There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature. > > Could this be what you saw? > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@> wrote: > > > > Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Scott, was that on a Friday night? The same thing happened at the Warko when we were aligning the scope. It was in the SW near a target to align. How ever, the darn thing kept moving. We finally saw the instrument package on the tether. At a glance, it looked like Venus.
I missed the ISS pass. Rita had me moving furniture.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...>
To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS
Did you happen to look at it with binos or a telescope? It could have been a weather balloon.
A few months back at the DSS, Darrick and I found an unexpected bright star at close to sunset. It turned out to be a balloon that we watched for a long time.
-Scott
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From: David Neuenschwander <mailto:david9660%40netscape.net>
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Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location.
After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events.
We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3.
Best of luck with the mystery!
David Neuenschwander
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From: bentleyousley2 <mailto:bentleyousley2%40hotmail.com>
To: ASKC <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 11:23 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS
There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature.
Could this be what you saw?
--- In mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote:
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> Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete
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It have been.
We watched the package swinging back and forth as well.
Also seen the balloon pop while I was watching it!
-Scott
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From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 06:24:27
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Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS
Scott, was that on a Friday night? The same thing happened at the Warko when we were aligning the scope. It was in the SW near a target to align. How ever, the darn thing kept moving. We finally saw the instrument package on the tether. At a glance, it looked like Venus.
I missed the ISS pass. Rita had me moving furniture.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...>
To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS
Did you happen to look at it with binos or a telescope? It could have been a weather balloon.
A few months back at the DSS, Darrick and I found an unexpected bright star at close to sunset. It turned out to be a balloon that we watched for a long time.
-Scott
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From: David Neuenschwander <mailto:david9660%40netscape.net>
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 01:01:08
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Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS
Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location.
After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events.
We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3.
Best of luck with the mystery!
David Neuenschwander
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From: bentleyousley2 <mailto:bentleyousley2%40hotmail.com>
To: ASKC <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 11:23 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS
There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature.
Could this be what you saw?
--- In mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote:
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> Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete
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Back in early to mid July on three different occasions I saw "flares" of some type while trying to spot Venus as early as possible in the evening hours around sunset. The first time I thought it was Venus, but was surprised at how bright it appeared in the blue sky. Then it gradually faded out. I assumed these were aircraft, Iridiums, or possible LEO satellites glinting in the sunlight. Wx balloon? Maybe. Didn't have any optical equipment handy to look closer. I didn't bother to look on HA for daytime flares, either. From this part of the state we can see a lot of aircraft in the western skies at sunset. Unexpected flares, another good reason to keep looking up. Grant Miller Warrensburg --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Did you happen to look at it with binos or a telescope? It could have been a weather balloon. > > A few months back at the DSS, Darrick and I found an unexpected bright star at close to sunset. It turned out to be a balloon that we watched for a long time. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 01:01:08 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS > > Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location. > > After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events. > > We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3. > > Best of luck with the mystery! > > David Neuenschwander > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: bentleyousley2 <bentleyousley2@...> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 11:23 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS > > > > > > > There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature. > > Could this be what you saw? > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@> wrote: > > > > Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Nope. The images were taken automatically. Since it was getting pretty bright twilight, I probably was covering scope and putting stuff away and getting ready for bed. I don't think this was a weather balloon because it moved in too straight of line, but I may be wrong. Anyway, it's a UFO until otherwise. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 6:04 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS Did you happen to look at it with binos or a telescope? It could have been a weather balloon. A few months back at the DSS, Darrick and I found an unexpected bright star at close to sunset. It turned out to be a balloon that we watched for a long time. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: David Neuenschwander <david9660@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 01:01:08 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS Probably but was incorrectly identified. Iridium flares never last more than a few seconds. Much more likely that the app is wrong and listed the ISS pass. heavens-above.com has been extremely reliable, please compare results for your location. After the collision of one of the Iridium satellites with a Russian rocket booster a few years back predictions were listed for the ruined satellite for some weeks on Heavens Above. While observing one of these flares from Deepwater the debris cloud reflected for around 30 seconds, the longest Iridium event which I have witnessed. Doesn't mean they can't be longer but does seem to support that very unusual circumstances are required for extended flare events. We did see a very nice -5.8 magnitude flare from Belton in the north at 9:29 pm. Seemed longer than most I have seen, 5 or 6 seconds instead of a couple or 3. Best of luck with the mystery! David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: bentleyousley2 <bentleyousley2@...> To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wed, Aug 7, 2013 11:23 pm Subject: [ASKC] Re: ISS There was an unusually long Iridium flare starting at 8:46 and moving from Southwest to Northeast. It passed almost directly overhead (80 degrees). My Iridium app says it peaked at -7 magnitude at my location and was visible for more than 6 minutes. I made it a point to watch this because of its unusual nature. Could this be what you saw? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Just stepped out to see Venus and Saturn and happened to catch a nice bright pass by the ISS. Glad the clouds were cooperating tonight. Pete > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi group, Who was it that resurfaced the Warko mirror a few years ago? Thanks, Leif [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well I am the ever optimistic idiot so I took my trailer down thinking at the least, friday would allow viewing. I DID NOT drive up the center of the ob field. I circled around and backed into my spot. I did not create any rutts. The ground is still very firm. I managed to get all the weed eating done around the building, shower and potty. I also sprayed weed killer on the south side and on the gravel directly in front. Still need to weed eat around posts and spray the rest of the drive area and shower. The neighbors dogs have done a wonderful job of digging holes all around the shower trying to get to mr rabbit. If you come down over the weekend and have a sprayer, please bring it. Multiple hands make less work. I would really love it if we could use some of the gravel and backfill the shower areas. I would also like to remind everyone that while the dss has water and electricity, it's not free. So if you come down please remember we have a donation box located on the south wall inside the REBB. Darrick
Leif:
It was http://opticalmechanics.com/ Iowa City, Iowa. It is worth the drive.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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From: Leif Bahl <leifbahl@gmail.com>
To: ASKC newsgroup <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 1:14 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Mirror resurfacing
Hi group,
Who was it that resurfaced the Warko mirror a few years ago?
Thanks,
Leif
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Joe, Lario and I road tripped it up to Optical Mechanics in Iowa City, Iowa. I think they now have their own mirror coating chamber on site. They were grinding some 1 meter mirrors for a French Observatory when we visited. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 1:14 PM, Leif Bahl <leifbahl@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hi group, > > Who was it that resurfaced the Warko mirror a few years ago? > > Thanks, > Leif > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
...and Rita. Jim was also a guest speaking at a monthly meeting. I'll upload a few pics at work tomorrow when I am near a fast connection. Joe David Young wrote: > Joe, Lario and I road tripped it up to Optical Mechanics in Iowa City, > Iowa. I think they now have their own mirror coating chamber on site. They > were grinding some 1 meter mirrors for a French Observatory when we visited. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 1:14 PM, Leif Bahl <leifbahl@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Hi group, >> >> Who was it that resurfaced the Warko mirror a few years ago? >> >> Thanks, >> Leif >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
thanks! ________________________________ From: Martha Auchard <mauchard@yahoo.com> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 7:03 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: ISS I use an app on my Android called ISS Detector that tells me when the ISS, iridium flares, etc. are making a pass. It gives me the directions and track. I have been watching the ISS for years and it is unmistakable. I did not use binos or scope. I give myself motion sickness when I follow satellites with those! Martha A Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm down here at 1:15 Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop till you get to your spot. CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet night!!! -"crazy" Scott Kranz Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
I'm down here at 1:15 Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop till you get to your spot. CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet night!!! -"crazy" Scott Kranz Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Thanks for the report "Crazy" Scott. I'm hoping to be there Saturday and be there until Tuesday or so. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:45 PM Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday I'm down here at 1:15 Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop till you get to your spot. CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet night!!! -"crazy" Scott Kranz Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am sure this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to verify that some people will be at Powell Sunday night into Monday morning for the meteor shower before I plan on heading down. I have heard a lot of people mention the DSS, but not Powell necessarily. Thanks, Heather Spinelli
Wish I could stay till Tuesday, but I got that nasty 4-letter work to return to (work). Getting a sprinkle of rain now at 5:30. The temperture is nice but the humidity is around 95%. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 13:05:48 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday Thanks for the report "Crazy" Scott. I'm hoping to be there Saturday and be there until Tuesday or so. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 1:45 PM Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday I'm down here at 1:15 Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop till you get to your spot. CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet night!!! -"crazy" Scott Kranz Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Heather, There should be 3 or 4 of us that will be at Powell, at least for a little while hoping the clouds go away. Good luck with that. I plan to get there between 9 and 10. Mike Stewart and Steve King may be there as well, but not sure because of the lousy weather. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of heather.spinelli Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 3:13 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Perseid Watching at Powell? I am sure this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to verify that some people will be at Powell Sunday night into Monday morning for the meteor shower before I plan on heading down. I have heard a lot of people mention the DSS, but not Powell necessarily. Thanks, Heather Spinelli [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Steve King said he will be down there until about 11:00 on the 11th. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 3:13 PM, heather.spinelli <heather.spinelli@... > wrote: > ** > > > I am sure this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to verify that some > people will be at Powell Sunday night into Monday morning for the meteor > shower before I plan on heading down. I have heard a lot of people mention > the DSS, but not Powell necessarily. > > Thanks, > Heather Spinelli > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Happy Birthday Grandpa Joe!!! Another trip around the Sun completed! - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Thanks for the report Scott. Would like to head that way now but Ron is putting the finishing touches on our new observing chair he built, so will do my observing from home tonight and we will be there tomorrow staying till Monday. The forecast looks good for clouds moving out tonight as you said! Did Dan Mitchell make down there? See you tomorrow Debi and Ron -------------------------------------------- On Fri, 8/9/13, s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday To: "askc" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, August 9, 2013, 1:45 PM I'm down here at 1:15 Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop till you get to your spot. CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet night!!! -"crazy" Scott Kranz Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
Nobody here but me. Darrick's trailer is here so I assume he'll be coming back sometime. Need more wasp spray!!! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: debi wadel <debiwadel@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 14:50:23 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday Thanks for the report Scott. Would like to head that way now but Ron is putting the finishing touches on our new observing chair he built, so will do my observing from home tonight and we will be there tomorrow staying till Monday. The forecast looks good for clouds moving out tonight as you said! Did Dan Mitchell make down there? See you tomorrow Debi and Ron -------------------------------------------- On Fri, 8/9/13, s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday To: "askc" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, August 9, 2013, 1:45 PM I'm down here at 1:15 Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop till you get to your spot. CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet night!!! -"crazy" Scott Kranz Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We'll bring some! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 5:00 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Nobody here but me. Darrick's trailer is here so I assume he'll be coming back sometime. > > Need more wasp spray!!! > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: debi wadel <debiwadel@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 14:50:23 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday > > Thanks for the report Scott. Would like to head that way now but Ron is putting the finishing touches on our new observing chair he built, so will do my observing from home tonight and we will be there tomorrow staying till Monday. The forecast looks good for clouds moving out tonight as you said! Did Dan Mitchell make down there? > See you tomorrow > > Debi and Ron > -------------------------------------------- > On Fri, 8/9/13, s.kranz1@comcast.net <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday > To: "askc" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Date: Friday, August 9, 2013, 1:45 PM > > I'm down here at 1:15 > > Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the > observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton > 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide > where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop > till you get to your spot. > > CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. > > Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet > night!!! > > -"crazy" Scott Kranz > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thanks for the update Scott. We had originally planned on coming up this afternoon, but the weather forecast has us spooked. Our trailer is a LITTLE bit heavier than yours, so there's some concern about getting stuck. Since its a 300 mile round trip with questionable weather and we HAVE to be home Sunday, we decided to pass, maybe we can get there the next new moon. Hopefully the forecast is wrong and you guys have no more rain and clear skies for the weekend. Dave --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > I'm down here at 1:15 > > Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop till you get to your spot. > > CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. > > Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet night!!! > > -"crazy" Scott Kranz > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >
Thanks! Starting to see some patches of blue sky.... Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: debiwadel@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 18:28:24 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday We'll bring some! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 5:00 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Nobody here but me. Darrick's trailer is here so I assume he'll be coming back sometime. > > Need more wasp spray!!! > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: debi wadel <debiwadel@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2013 14:50:23 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Friday > > Thanks for the report Scott. Would like to head that way now but Ron is putting the finishing touches on our new observing chair he built, so will do my observing from home tonight and we will be there tomorrow staying till Monday. The forecast looks good for clouds moving out tonight as you said! Did Dan Mitchell make down there? > See you tomorrow > > Debi and Ron > -------------------------------------------- > On Fri, 8/9/13, s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Friday > To: "askc" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Date: Friday, August 9, 2013, 1:45 PM > > I'm down here at 1:15 > > Ground is wet, but firm. I drove up the south side the > observing field and then north. No ruts with a Chevy 1/2 ton > 4x4 pulling a 6x10 trailer. Stop on the gravel and decide > where u want to park. Once you get on the field, don't stop > till you get to your spot. > > CSS clock now shows clearing at about 10 or 11:00. > > Bring waterproof shoes and a dew heater. Its gonna be a wet > night!!! > > -"crazy" Scott Kranz > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Tom, Actually, I'd not considered that (dew removal) yet. The link you posted is intriguing, however I don't know how we'd implement that. There is an optional heater for the camera available, I may check into that. Oh, and I've not yet come up with the needed mounting pole. Thanks, Jason On 8/6/2013 10:28 AM, Tom Martinez wrote: > Jason: Have you considered what to do about dew ruining the views. I don't know what others have done about this, but this is what Dan Bush from northern Missouri has done. He uses a hair dryer as a heat source timed to put out heated air every 30 minutes. Here is the set up on YouTube: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7sRYrpfPmU&list=HL1375802610&feature=mh_lolz > > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: Jason <bmwjason@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:34 PM > Subject: [ASKC] For Powell All-Sky Camera, need.... > > > > > I need what is commonly call a "J-mount" mount for the Powell All-Sky > camera and weather station. The pipe size needed is 1 5/8 inches and > (ideally) the vertical length needs to be 30". > > This is often seen as the mounting pole/mast on DISH or Direct-TV > receiver dishes. > > Does someone have one or more of these mounts/poles with the base > hardware? (A second mount will be needed for a SQM later this year.) > > Jason. > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >
We made it to Louisiana MO Wed and spent the night , looked at the weather and went back to IL Will be there for the starparty See ya all there "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
The Hillsdale State Park event got canceled tonight and Steve had some maintenance to do on the Ruisinger, so I decided to go out and help him and am I glad I did. Steve fixed the focusing mechanism on the 30" and then, lo and behold, the skies cleared up completely about 9:00 PM. The 30" mirror had just been cleaned a few weeks ago so we decided to see what it looked like and put the 30" on Saturn. Very nice view indeed and we saw five of it's moons. We next decided to walk up the southern Milky Way and we saw the following items: M22, M28, M8, M20, M21, M23, M24, M25, M16, M17, M18, M11, M26, M2, Neptune and Pluto. And yes, we are DEFINITE we saw Pluto. We had two two copies of TheSky open, plus Stellarium plus a webpage and we are certain that we identified Pluto at almost 15th magnitude. A first for me! If both of us didn't have things to do tomorrow and if today hadn't been a work day, we would stay out longer. It is 11:00 PM, temperature is about 70, no breezes, somewhat humid, but not a cloud in the sky. Remembering the sky this afternoon, who would have figured? Serendipity is the word. Wonderful was the night. Rick Henderson
Actually Rick, I think i've showed you Pluto before from the DSS.. myabe not, can't remember. The sky is beautiful down here. Very wet, but dark! SQM average is 21.39. I actually had one reading at 21.51!!! And wow... just WOW! The Perseids are already putting on a good show. Seen many bright meteors tonight with many of them hitting magnitude -4 or brighter. Many also have a train that remains for a second or more. Just observed supernova 2013dy in NGC7250 with Darrick. Amazing! Will view the M74 supernova a little later when it gets higher. I thought more members would have been donw here. -"crazy" Scott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > The Hillsdale State Park event got canceled tonight and Steve had some maintenance to do on the Ruisinger, so I decided to go out and help him and am I glad I did. > > Steve fixed the focusing mechanism on the 30" and then, lo and behold, the skies cleared up completely about 9:00 PM. The 30" mirror had just been cleaned a few weeks ago so we decided to see what it looked like and put the 30" on Saturn. Very nice view indeed and we saw five of it's moons. > > We next decided to walk up the southern Milky Way and we saw the following items: > > M22, M28, M8, M20, M21, M23, M24, M25, M16, M17, M18, M11, M26, M2, Neptune and Pluto. And yes, we are DEFINITE we saw Pluto. We had two two copies of TheSky open, plus Stellarium plus a webpage and we are certain that we identified Pluto at almost 15th magnitude. A first for me! > > If both of us didn't have things to do tomorrow and if today hadn't been a work day, we would stay out longer. It is 11:00 PM, temperature is about 70, no breezes, somewhat humid, but not a cloud in the sky. > > Remembering the sky this afternoon, who would have figured? > > Serendipity is the word. Wonderful was the night. > > Rick Henderson >
Sorry the weather scared you off. But I understand. It now looks like it is going to be pretty good, at least for tonight & hopefully tomorrow night. Will see you in Oct.....Lord willing! Debi Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 8:00 PM, D M <dstm24@...> wrote: > We made it to Louisiana MO Wed and spent the night , looked at the weather and went back to IL > Will be there for the starparty > See ya all there > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Scott I know you showed me Pluto at the DSS
Yes, you just can't tell what the sky will do around here. With staff and visitors, we had twenty or so people on the roof for an enjoyable evening. Thanks to the staff. Joe
About 1 am I stepped outside with my feline entourage and spent a short time watching for meteors. In a span of about 20 minutes, 2 really nice and bright shooters traversed the sky....then time for bed! Looking forward to the next couple of nights. So, if you can, get out of the city and catch the sky's fireworks over the weekend. Do it with family and friends. Joe
I am thinking about heading down tonight, but will have to bring a dog in tow. Sweet little black lab, will probably just sleep the entire time. We just moved, so I want to give her time to settle into the new house before I leave her overnight. I read the rules for dogs at the DSS, but because we were planning on more people down there, thought I would send a note to see if anyone objects first. If it is a problem, just let me know, and I will make other arrangements. (And if the neighbor dogs show up, I'll just have mine in my jeep.) Sadly, the dog's name is not "Astro"... ________________________________ From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 1:01 AM Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wonderful Night at Powell Actually Rick, I think i've showed you Pluto before from the DSS.. myabe not, can't remember. The sky is beautiful down here. Very wet, but dark! SQM average is 21.39. I actually had one reading at 21.51!!! And wow... just WOW! The Perseids are already putting on a good show. Seen many bright meteors tonight with many of them hitting magnitude -4 or brighter. Many also have a train that remains for a second or more. Just observed supernova 2013dy in NGC7250 with Darrick. Amazing! Will view the M74 supernova a little later when it gets higher. I thought more members would have been donw here. -"crazy" Scott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > The Hillsdale State Park event got canceled tonight and Steve had some maintenance to do on the Ruisinger, so I decided to go out and help him and am I glad I did. > > Steve fixed the focusing mechanism on the 30" and then, lo and behold, the skies cleared up completely about 9:00 PM. The 30" mirror had just been cleaned a few weeks ago so we decided to see what it looked like and put the 30" on Saturn. Very nice view indeed and we saw five of it's moons. > > We next decided to walk up the southern Milky Way and we saw the following items: > > M22, M28, M8, M20, M21, M23, M24, M25, M16, M17, M18, M11, M26, M2, Neptune and Pluto. And yes, we are DEFINITE we saw Pluto. We had two two copies of TheSky open, plus Stellarium plus a webpage and we are certain that we identified Pluto at almost 15th magnitude. A first for me! > > If both of us didn't have things to do tomorrow and if today hadn't been a work day, we would stay out longer. It is 11:00 PM, temperature is about 70, no breezes, somewhat humid, but not a cloud in the sky. > > Remembering the sky this afternoon, who would have figured? > > Serendipity is the word. Wonderful was the night. > > Rick Henderson > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the info guys. I didn't check weather before I sent the message (kind of important!). Maybe I will head to Powell for the evening with my dob or take advantage of the DSS tonight instead. Heather Spinelli --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Steve King said he will be down there until about 11:00 on the 11th. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 3:13 PM, heather.spinelli <heather.spinelli@... > > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I am sure this is a stupid question, but I just wanted to verify that some > > people will be at Powell Sunday night into Monday morning for the meteor > > shower before I plan on heading down. I have heard a lot of people mention > > the DSS, but not Powell necessarily. > > > > Thanks, > > Heather Spinelli > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
i am packing up for a two nighter down there. It finally looks like some good weather! Gene Williams --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Kirsch <davekirsch@...> wrote: > > I am thinking about heading down tonight, but will have to bring a dog in tow. Sweet little black lab, will probably just sleep the entire time. We just moved, so I want to give her time to settle into the new house before I leave her overnight. > > I read the rules for dogs at the DSS, but because we were planning on more people down there, thought I would send a note to see if anyone objects first. If it is a problem, just let me know, and I will make other arrangements. (And if the neighbor dogs show up, I'll just have mine in my jeep.) > > Sadly, the dog's name is not "Astro"... > > > ________________________________ > From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 1:01 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wonderful Night at Powell > > > > > Actually Rick, I think i've showed you Pluto before from the DSS.. myabe not, can't remember. > > The sky is beautiful down here. Very wet, but dark! SQM average is 21.39. I actually had one reading at 21.51!!! > > And wow... just WOW! The Perseids are already putting on a good show. Seen many bright meteors tonight with many of them hitting magnitude -4 or brighter. Many also have a train that remains for a second or more. > > Just observed supernova 2013dy in NGC7250 with Darrick. Amazing! Will view the M74 supernova a little later when it gets higher. > > I thought more members would have been donw here. > > -"crazy" Scott > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@> wrote: > > > > The Hillsdale State Park event got canceled tonight and Steve had some maintenance to do on the Ruisinger, so I decided to go out and help him and am I glad I did. > > > > Steve fixed the focusing mechanism on the 30" and then, lo and behold, the skies cleared up completely about 9:00 PM. The 30" mirror had just been cleaned a few weeks ago so we decided to see what it looked like and put the 30" on Saturn. Very nice view indeed and we saw five of it's moons. > > > > We next decided to walk up the southern Milky Way and we saw the following items: > > > > M22, M28, M8, M20, M21, M23, M24, M25, M16, M17, M18, M11, M26, M2, Neptune and Pluto. And yes, we are DEFINITE we saw Pluto. We had two two copies of TheSky open, plus Stellarium plus a webpage and we are certain that we identified Pluto at almost 15th magnitude. A first for me! > > > > If both of us didn't have things to do tomorrow and if today hadn't been a work day, we would stay out longer. It is 11:00 PM, temperature is about 70, no breezes, somewhat humid, but not a cloud in the sky. > > > > Remembering the sky this afternoon, who would have figured? > > > > Serendipity is the word. Wonderful was the night. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
I am going to try and head down this afternoon. Hopefully the ground will be dry enough for my car. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "genogeno9999" <genogeno1@...> wrote: > > i am packing up for a two nighter down there. It finally looks like some good weather! > > Gene Williams > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Kirsch <davekirsch@> wrote: > > > > I am thinking about heading down tonight, but will have to bring a dog in tow. Sweet little black lab, will probably just sleep the entire time. We just moved, so I want to give her time to settle into the new house before I leave her overnight. > > > > I read the rules for dogs at the DSS, but because we were planning on more people down there, thought I would send a note to see if anyone objects first. If it is a problem, just let me know, and I will make other arrangements. (And if the neighbor dogs show up, I'll just have mine in my jeep.) > > > > Sadly, the dog's name is not "Astro"... > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 1:01 AM > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wonderful Night at Powell > > > > > > > > > > Actually Rick, I think i've showed you Pluto before from the DSS.. myabe not, can't remember. > > > > The sky is beautiful down here. Very wet, but dark! SQM average is 21.39. I actually had one reading at 21.51!!! > > > > And wow... just WOW! The Perseids are already putting on a good show. Seen many bright meteors tonight with many of them hitting magnitude -4 or brighter. Many also have a train that remains for a second or more. > > > > Just observed supernova 2013dy in NGC7250 with Darrick. Amazing! Will view the M74 supernova a little later when it gets higher. > > > > I thought more members would have been donw here. > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@> wrote: > > > > > > The Hillsdale State Park event got canceled tonight and Steve had some maintenance to do on the Ruisinger, so I decided to go out and help him and am I glad I did. > > > > > > Steve fixed the focusing mechanism on the 30" and then, lo and behold, the skies cleared up completely about 9:00 PM. The 30" mirror had just been cleaned a few weeks ago so we decided to see what it looked like and put the 30" on Saturn. Very nice view indeed and we saw five of it's moons. > > > > > > We next decided to walk up the southern Milky Way and we saw the following items: > > > > > > M22, M28, M8, M20, M21, M23, M24, M25, M16, M17, M18, M11, M26, M2, Neptune and Pluto. And yes, we are DEFINITE we saw Pluto. We had two two copies of TheSky open, plus Stellarium plus a webpage and we are certain that we identified Pluto at almost 15th magnitude. A first for me! > > > > > > If both of us didn't have things to do tomorrow and if today hadn't been a work day, we would stay out longer. It is 11:00 PM, temperature is about 70, no breezes, somewhat humid, but not a cloud in the sky. > > > > > > Remembering the sky this afternoon, who would have figured? > > > > > > Serendipity is the word. Wonderful was the night. > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Tom, I've started playing with Deep Sky Stacker, here is the result from my first stacking attempt: https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0pkcp93vb2hqdp/m51_280mm_1600.jpg M51 @ 280mm, heavy crop. It was made from 5 light frames and 10 dark frames. I'm still learning how to take flat and bias frames. I'm also working on figuring out what exactly I want the histogram to look like. I've been trying for 1/4 to 1/3rd from the left. I think I need to start taking multiple exposures at different times like 5 x 30 seconds, 5 x 60 seconds, 5 x 90 seconds, etc to figure out what works best. I've been using Backyard EOS which really helps make that easier. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > That is a great image for a single shot. The fast f/2.8 gives you lots of light. Dave is right, however, raising the ISO will allow you to stop the lens down 1 stop to a give the stars in the corners a better look. Noise will not increase that much, but even so, noise can be dealt with in software. To get even better quality, shoot several exposures, then some darks and flats and process it all through something like Deep Sky Stacker, it's free an easy to use: > http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html > > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: "danws6@..." <danws6@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:33 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > It is a single exposure taken with a Canon 16-35mm II on a Canon 5D III. > > Settings: 16mm f/2.8 ISO100 and 360 second exposure, processed in Adobe Lightroom. > > Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@" <danws6@> wrote: > > > > > > Very Cool! > > > > > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > > > > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > > > > > Dan > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
David, I'm using an astrotrac. That shot was from before I collimated my polar scope so I should get better results now. I also have an orion autoguider scope which I plan to use for drift aligning which should allow my to use my super telephoto. Hopefully I'll get a chance to figure out how to use it properly tonight. From what I've read the sweet spot with the 5D MKII is ISO 800 to ISO 1200. I imagine it's about the same for the MKIII. Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "david" <david.lane07@...> wrote: > > Actually the 5D MkIII is fantastic at low noise on a high ISO. I was scared at first to push my MkII but I''ve run ISO 12000 before with good results. Most widefield guys are 6400+ on 30-60 second exposures. Just watch the histogram so it doesn't get blown away. that was really good guiding on the exposure to. 6 mins is pretty impressive. What mount were you using? > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > That is a great image for a single shot. The fast f/2.8 gives you lots of light. Dave is right, however, raising the ISO will allow you to stop the lens down 1 stop to a give the stars in the corners a better look. Noise will not increase that much, but even so, noise can be dealt with in software. To get even better quality, shoot several exposures, then some darks and flats and process it all through something like Deep Sky Stacker, it's free an easy to use: > > http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html > > > > > > Tom J Martinez > > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: "danws6@" <danws6@> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:33 PM > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > > > > > > It is a single exposure taken with a Canon 16-35mm II on a Canon 5D III. > > > > Settings: 16mm f/2.8 ISO100 and 360 second exposure, processed in Adobe Lightroom. > > > > Dan > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@" <danws6@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Very Cool! > > > > > > > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > > > > > > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > > > > > > > Dan > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Folks, With the Perseid meeor media coverage and mild beautiful weather, if it continues clear this afternoon I am expecting large crowds at Powell Observatory tonight (Saturday). Team 5 is on duty and we will do our best. But any additional scopes that can be brought out to the observing field will likely get many appreciative visitors eager to look at the stars! Hosting help is appreciated! Of corse, standard time-and-a-half overtime pay will apply. (heh-heh!) Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Generally speaking, they do not mix, because of poop in the dark, leashes being able to trip people or topple scopes, dogs being able to topple equipment by just rubbing against it, the chance of bites, barking, dogs hyping other dogs, transfer of fleas or ticks, food/water bowls getting in the way. We have bred and trained dogs for millennia to guard and protect their owners. Some are very good at it and can misinterpret human actions concerning their owners. I love my dog...and my astronomy friends, too!
George, Thanks. I hear ya, and that's why I haven't ever brought her down before. And after seeing Dave's e-mail about Powell, will be heading there instead, for an abbreviated session. Realized after not being able to even keep the day of the week straight, I myself am too disoriented from my move for anything but a relatively brief session tonight! Cheers, Dave ________________________________ From: George Allen <geonjod@...> To: askcyahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 1:22 PM Subject: [ASKC] Dogs & telescopes Generally speaking, they do not mix, because of poop in the dark, leashes being able to trip people or topple scopes, dogs being able to topple equipment by just rubbing against it, the chance of bites, barking, dogs hyping other dogs, transfer of fleas or ticks, food/water bowls getting in the way. We have bred and trained dogs for millennia to guard and protect their owners. Some are very good at it and can misinterpret human actions concerning their owners. I love my dog...and my astronomy friends, too! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Come on down! Ground conditions are great! We now have 12 people down here and the field is still mostly empty. We now have running water...! It was an incredible pre-show last night for meteors! MANY magnitude -6's and -8's! MANY MANY with trains! I counted at least 30 and that was inbetween doing scope observing so there were many more that I missed. It's still 2 hours from sunset and 3 hours till dark so you have plenty of time! Just grab a lawn chair, bug spray, something to drink, and maybe a pair of binos! Last night I ended up logging 2 supernovas, 4 comets (all of which I had seen before), a couple Abel planetaries, and 11 more M31 globulars! If you want to see something spectacular, come on over. I'm at the NW end of the field. At 5:30am, Jupiter was awesome! And it wonderful to see M42 again! Where did the summer go? Oh, and I dub this the International Year of the Wasp. We have plenty down here to share! New 1-month old member Dan Gibson made his first trip down this afternoon to check the place out and promptly got stung at the front gate. A rite of passage I guess. What birds eat wasps? I'll pay to have the birds imported! It looks to be a great night. GET DOWN HERE! Did I mention that we now have running water? - "crazy" Scott --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@..." <danws6@...> wrote: > > I am going to try and head down this afternoon. Hopefully the ground will be dry enough for my car. > > Dan > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "genogeno9999" <genogeno1@> wrote: > > > > i am packing up for a two nighter down there. It finally looks like some good weather! > > > > Gene Williams > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Kirsch <davekirsch@> wrote: > > > > > > I am thinking about heading down tonight, but will have to bring a dog in tow. Sweet little black lab, will probably just sleep the entire time. We just moved, so I want to give her time to settle into the new house before I leave her overnight. > > > > > > I read the rules for dogs at the DSS, but because we were planning on more people down there, thought I would send a note to see if anyone objects first. If it is a problem, just let me know, and I will make other arrangements. (And if the neighbor dogs show up, I'll just have mine in my jeep.) > > > > > > Sadly, the dog's name is not "Astro"... > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > From: stripe1966 <s.kranz1@> > > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 1:01 AM > > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Wonderful Night at Powell > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Actually Rick, I think i've showed you Pluto before from the DSS.. myabe not, can't remember. > > > > > > The sky is beautiful down here. Very wet, but dark! SQM average is 21.39. I actually had one reading at 21.51!!! > > > > > > And wow... just WOW! The Perseids are already putting on a good show. Seen many bright meteors tonight with many of them hitting magnitude -4 or brighter. Many also have a train that remains for a second or more. > > > > > > Just observed supernova 2013dy in NGC7250 with Darrick. Amazing! Will view the M74 supernova a little later when it gets higher. > > > > > > I thought more members would have been donw here. > > > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@> wrote: > > > > > > > > The Hillsdale State Park event got canceled tonight and Steve had some maintenance to do on the Ruisinger, so I decided to go out and help him and am I glad I did. > > > > > > > > Steve fixed the focusing mechanism on the 30" and then, lo and behold, the skies cleared up completely about 9:00 PM. The 30" mirror had just been cleaned a few weeks ago so we decided to see what it looked like and put the 30" on Saturn. Very nice view indeed and we saw five of it's moons. > > > > > > > > We next decided to walk up the southern Milky Way and we saw the following items: > > > > > > > > M22, M28, M8, M20, M21, M23, M24, M25, M16, M17, M18, M11, M26, M2, Neptune and Pluto. And yes, we are DEFINITE we saw Pluto. We had two two copies of TheSky open, plus Stellarium plus a webpage and we are certain that we identified Pluto at almost 15th magnitude. A first for me! > > > > > > > > If both of us didn't have things to do tomorrow and if today hadn't been a work day, we would stay out longer. It is 11:00 PM, temperature is about 70, no breezes, somewhat humid, but not a cloud in the sky. > > > > > > > > Remembering the sky this afternoon, who would have figured? > > > > > > > > Serendipity is the word. Wonderful was the night. > > > > > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > >
If the number of phone calls today is any indicator we can expect between one and two thousand visitors at Powell tonight. COME ON DOWN! Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I hope that many show up! It would help out with all the rainy and cloudy Saturday nights we've had so far this year. Good luck! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > If the number of phone calls today is any indicator we can expect between > one and two thousand visitors at Powell tonight. > > COME ON DOWN! > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
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We actually had over 200 paying visitors and collected over $900! Sitting here watching for meteors for a little while. On Aug 10, 2013 6:51 PM, "stripe1966" <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > I hope that many show up! It would help out with all the rainy and cloudy > Saturday nights we've had so far this year. > > Good luck! > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > If the number of phone calls today is any indicator we can expect between > > one and two thousand visitors at Powell tonight. > > > > COME ON DOWN! > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A pretty good show here in Lenexa. Counted ten in two hours, including one long -3 mag. with a nice train. -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 12:30 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: Powell tonight (Saturday) We actually had over 200 paying visitors and collected over $900! Sitting here watching for meteors for a little while.
We had a small group of family tonight for the First Annual Peach Float Star Party. Some of us are still field for first light with the 26". Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Twenty Six Inch ? ! ? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 1:45 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > We had a small group of family tonight for the First Annual Peach Float > Star Party. Some of us are still field for first light with the 26". > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Mighty quiet out there this morning. This is like the water pressure drop indicator of how many people are watching the super bowl. The water pressure in a city drops at halftime when everyone goes to the bathroom. All the observers are still asleep after a clear weekend night! Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jim Ketchum, Jim Carothers, Rick Owens, Greg Brown, and Heath Miller helped host approximately 100 folks at Knob Noster State Park last night. Close to half were little Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. Very nice night with several Perseid's and a few lingering Draconid's. Also caught a low Iridium flare, a very low ISS pass(through the trees) and spied the X-37B Air Force spy satellite. Unfortunately, the club gets no revenue for these events at KNSP. But we do get the satisfaction of being under the stars and introducing many others to astronomy. And getting to hang-out w/each other for a few hours. Grant Miller Warrensburg
We had a fabulous night at Powell last evening! Many many happy people, including our ASKC staff! We had 226 paying visitors and very healthy and much needed gate receipts. We presented five programs to a packed SRO classroom. Beautiful stars, ISS, X-37b, and amazing number of other satellites seen by the crowd, and several bright meteors. My thanks to Team 5 (Doug Spalding, Win and Jan Gregg, Richard Fredrick, and to David Young and Roger Gruenke). Also my super special thanks to about six additional club members who brought their personal telescopes out to help keep our 226 guests happy. Without this additional staffing help we would have had a very hard time with the big crowd. In the end, everything ran very smoothly indeed! Many thanks! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I really need to wear my reading glasses at night when typing a message. That would be 16" scope. I hope all of you were out observing, it was a wonderful night. I came in at 4:30. Joe
I counted 14 people here at the DSS. 8 of us still here. Hoping for another clear night. I saw quite a few Perseids, but Scott said there wasn't as many as the previous night. Murphy was sure following me around, because I had lots of problems, so I didn't get the images that I wanted. Maybe tonight. Tom J. Martinez Sent from my iPad On Aug 11, 2013, at 10:21 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Mighty quiet out there this morning. This is like the water pressure drop > indicator of how many people are watching the super bowl. The water > pressure in a city drops at halftime when everyone goes to the bathroom. > All the observers are still asleep after a clear weekend night! > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tom, Had a great night down at Land of Oz, also. SQM readings during the evening started out at 21.25, but gradually improved, and around 2:00AM they were running from 21.4 to 21.5. It was dead calm, and based on exposed surfaces, plus the lack of any light domes from Pleasonton or Mound City, the amount of moisture in the air was nil. Murphy mostly stayed away from me last night. Managed to get good images of The Dumbbell, M-71, the Type 1a Supernova in NGC-7250, and lastly, the supernova in M-74. Lost a few frames due to minor tracking and focus items, but was approximately 90% successful. All in all, a GREAT evening. Closed up at 5:00AM. Ron Abbott Land of Oz Observatory http://www.astrolandofoz.com
Great Perseids meteor show last night! We saw short ones, those with long tails, and those that were flashes of light (as they were coming right at us). We didn't get home until after 4am this morning. Saw 30 meteors over the two hours I wasn't sleeping. (Fell asleep in the observing chair a few times. : ) We went up to Platte Ridge park. Skies are comparable to Powell but without the drive for us (we live in Parkville). We had gone to an event earlier in the evening and the 30 minute drive, late at night, wasn't too bad. Thanks, Cindy Chesley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Finally getting out. Haven't been able to observe for almost a year now. Going down today for one night. What is the status of the Wifi at the DSS? I paid Jim Ketchum last year but saw nothing about this year? Is it still valid? Can I leave money at DSS and get the password? Thanks Wayne Thompson Raw Media Studios 816.679.3865 http://www.rawmediastudios.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dave, At last an excellent night at Powell! Let us hope the monsoons have left us for a while so we can dry out a bit as well. Thank you for the report and thank you team 5! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Hudgins Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 11:30 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Report - Powell Public Night Saturday Aug 10 We had a fabulous night at Powell last evening! Many many happy people, including our ASKC staff! We had 226 paying visitors and very healthy and much needed gate receipts. We presented five programs to a packed SRO classroom. Beautiful stars, ISS, X-37b, and amazing number of other satellites seen by the crowd, and several bright meteors. My thanks to Team 5 (Doug Spalding, Win and Jan Gregg, Richard Fredrick, and to David Young and Roger Gruenke). Also my super special thanks to about six additional club members who brought their personal telescopes out to help keep our 226 guests happy. Without this additional staffing help we would have had a very hard time with the big crowd. In the end, everything ran very smoothly indeed! Many thanks! Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Grant, Wow, sounds like you had a good night as well! Overall, a beautiful Saturday night and lots of people out star and meteor gazing. Thanks for the report! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 10:30 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Offsite-KNSP report 08-10-2013 Jim Ketchum, Jim Carothers, Rick Owens, Greg Brown, and Heath Miller helped host approximately 100 folks at Knob Noster State Park last night. Close to half were little Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. Very nice night with several Perseid's and a few lingering Draconid's. Also caught a low Iridium flare, a very low ISS pass(through the trees) and spied the X-37B Air Force spy satellite. Unfortunately, the club gets no revenue for these events at KNSP. But we do get the satisfaction of being under the stars and introducing many others to astronomy. And getting to hang-out w/each other for a few hours. Grant Miller Warrensburg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You need to send the money to Jim Ketchum, there is no one to collect it at the DSS. WiFi is active.
Tom J Martinez
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
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Finally getting out. Haven't been able to observe for almost a year now. Going down today for one night. What is the status of the Wifi at the DSS? I paid Jim Ketchum last year but saw nothing about this year? Is it still valid? Can I leave money at DSS and get the password?
Thanks
Wayne Thompson
Raw Media Studios
816.679.3865
http://www.rawmediastudios.com
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26" wow! Who's was that? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:45:32 To: ASKC<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Peach Float Star Party We had a small group of family tonight for the First Annual Peach Float Star Party. Some of us are still field for first light with the 26". Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Typo should have read 16" for a while there I thought Joe had scored a new scope! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 7:24 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > 26" wow! Who's was that? > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:45:32 > > To: ASKC<askc@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Peach Float Star Party > > > > We had a small group of family tonight for the First Annual Peach Float > Star Party. Some of us are still field for first light with the 26". > > > > Joe > > > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The Future of Space Exploration: Joel Achenbach http://www.kclibrary.org/event/future-space-exploration-joel-achenbach It’s been 40 years since man last walked on the moon. America no longer launches spacecraft from Florida… NASA leaves that job to the Russians. What, then, is the future for Americans in outer space? Time magazine’s David Von Drehle and The Washington Post’s Joel Achenbach discuss the past, present, and future of NASA and space travel in the second offering of the Dateline: Washington series. Achenbach has pioneered the Post’s forays into online journalism. Von Drehle is editor-at-large for Time magazine and a Kansas City resident. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 6:30pm @ Central Library [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Since I didn't have enough stuff laying around the work bench I bought a 10 yard roll of 24 hour glow in the dark, 1/2" wide tape. Self adhesive. I plan to put it on a few astro items so I can find the darn things in the dark. Some light switches are now a bit easier to find. Naturally I have a bunch left over. If any of you want some it's $2 per foot. I'll likely donate some of the left overs for door prizes for HOA. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Who's the coodinator for this years HOASP? Had a couple questions.
We need to schedule our monthly member-only starparty at Powell for Friday Sept 6. Although I usually hosts these events, my wife and I will be in Alaska. So I am still looking for one of our "old hand" observers to host the starparty that evening. Show the new folks a few objects and welcome everyone. If you might be able to help for this one night, please contact me directly (hit "Reply to Sender"). If I get no volunteer in the next week or so, we will just have to cancel this monthly event for September. Thanks - Dave Hudgins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David: I'd like to shoot some pics from Powell, so I'll be there to help if you need it. I'd like to run a power line to the field if possible. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 2:25 PM Subject: [ASKC] Powell tonight The weather is looking good for tonight. Is anyone thinking of going down? I may be investigating the dome problem and having a second person nearby could be handy. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Mike, I can swap 8/25 with you for this 8/17 - this coming weekend. Joe Alburty
Looking for a sub at Powell this Saturday. Will swap for future date. Joe Alburty
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Tom call me. Decided not to go. There's power at the rear of the LCT roll off. SE corner On Aug 12, 2013 7:17 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...m> wrote: > ** > > > David: I'd like to shoot some pics from Powell, so I'll be there to help > if you need it. I'd like to run a power line to the field if possible. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 2:25 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Powell tonight > > > > The weather is looking good for tonight. Is anyone thinking of going down? > I may be investigating the dome problem and having a second person nearby > could be handy. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am in Eminence, Mo. tonight. For a town of 600 people, there are a lot of lights. It is much darker at my house in Archie. I showed saturn and the moon to a small crowd at my telescope before the clouds started moving in tonight. .Too bright in this little town to make out much else tonight. Plenty of water today on our float. Zipline awaits us tomorrow.
Started off with a -4 fireball at 2300. Two in four minutes. :-) Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Morning. I have an eyepiece for sale and a link to AMart if anyone is interested. http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=828135 Clear skies to you all Clint
Glad to read someone else was out last night.
I divided my time between watching for Perseid's and working on the Caldwell list. From 2200 to 0130 I saw about a dozen meteors and bagged about the same amount of Caldwell's. Most of the Perseid's were quite bright and most had a nice trail. Only problem I had was with Pollux. Going to put her in the basement with Slytherin next time so I will not be bothered. There was an occasional grunt from a deer.
Really rather had slept in, but I am at work.
Joe
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From: Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...>
To: askc@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 11:07 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Perseids - 8/12
Started off with a -4 fireball at 2300. Two in four minutes. :-)
Mike
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Cool! Where were you when watching? Rick Henderson ---- Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> wrote: > Started off with a -4 fireball at 2300. Two in four minutes. :-) > > Mike > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Rick, Observed from the backyard here in Lenexa on Monday night. Stayed out for 1.5 hours with good skies to the north and west. South got cloudy for an hour, but I wasn't facing that direction. The final count was 8; 3 were between mag -2 and -4. Not a bad night but sure did miss the peak. As someone very respected once said, stooooooopid clouds. Mike -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rhenderson1@... Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:30 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Mike Stewart Subject: Re: [ASKC] Perseids - 8/12 Cool! Where were you when watching? Rick Henderson ---- Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> wrote: > Started off with a -4 fireball at 2300. Two in four minutes. :-) > > Mike > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I want one! Via SETIInstitute: Is it soon your birthday? Ask for a planetary structural layer cake and enjoy a slice of Jupiter. http://buff.ly/145iodz Pretty creative and an awesome cake for nearly any occasion! Thanks, Cindy Chesley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Delphinus and Sagitta. Two of the smallest constellations. Only seems appropriate they get a nova. Thanks, Grant. I'll see if I can spot it. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Grant Miller Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:20 PM To: club ASKC Subject: [ASKC] Bright New Nova In Delphinus Was easy with my 10x30 binoculars. Easily the brightest object between Delphinus and Sagitta. I'll go back out if the clouds clear out some. About mag. 6. Grant Miller Warrensburg http://www.universetoday.com/104103/bright-new-nova-in-delphinus-you-can-see -it-tonight-with-binoculars/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi all, We have been asked to do a stargazing event for the campers at Hillsdale Lake State Park tomorrow night. We have a couple of volunteers, myself included, so far, but would like to have a couple more due to the possibility of having a significant crowd. If you are willing and able to participate, please let me know either by replying to this email or calling me at 913-481-1094. I also have room for one more person and telescope in my vehicle if anyone wants to carpool. I plan to leave about 6:00 PM and we are to meet at the park entrance at 7:00. It takes about 35-40 minutes to get to the park from my place in Leawood. In case you're not familiar with Hillsdale, it is south of Olathe on US 169. There is bridge construction on the actual Hillsdale exit, so you should exit west off US169 on 223rd Street and then take an immediate left onto Old KC Road (old 169). This takes you to a four-way stop in Hillsdale, turn west, go across the dam and then take the first right to the park entrance. One other reason to come out to Hillsdale is that the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Tourism and Parks has approached the Powell Committee about possibly locating the new observatory complex at the park. This would be a good opportunity to check out the park site and also meet some of the KDWTP people. And you know what? The weather forecast actually looks promising for both this Friday and Saturday so maybe Powell will also have a good public night! Clear skies! (for once) Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a request for a private night for this Sunday, August 17. The duty pair already have a night for their week. Any takers? Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
See you there.
David Neuenschwander
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From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Aug 15, 2013 10:00 am
Subject: [ASKC] Hillsdale State Park Stargazing Event
Hi all,
We have been asked to do a stargazing event for the campers at Hillsdale
Lake State Park tomorrow night. We have a couple of volunteers, myself
included, so far, but would like to have a couple more due to the
possibility of having a significant crowd. If you are willing and able to
participate, please let me know either by replying to this email or calling
me at 913-481-1094. I also have room for one more person and telescope in
my vehicle if anyone wants to carpool. I plan to leave about 6:00 PM and we
are to meet at the park entrance at 7:00. It takes about 35-40 minutes to
get to the park from my place in Leawood.
In case you're not familiar with Hillsdale, it is south of Olathe on US 169.
There is bridge construction on the actual Hillsdale exit, so you should
exit west off US169 on 223rd Street and then take an immediate left onto Old
KC Road (old 169). This takes you to a four-way stop in Hillsdale, turn
west, go across the dam and then take the first right to the park entrance.
One other reason to come out to Hillsdale is that the Kansas Department of
Wildlife, Tourism and Parks has approached the Powell Committee about
possibly locating the new observatory complex at the park. This would be a
good opportunity to check out the park site and also meet some of the KDWTP
people.
And you know what? The weather forecast actually looks promising for both
this Friday and Saturday so maybe Powell will also have a good public night!
Clear skies! (for once)
Rick Henderson
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I used the day/date given by the guy who requested the private night. Roger pointed out that Sunday is actually the 18th. I'm assuming Sunday is the night desired due to the details in the rest of the message. Same question though, anyone interested in staffing the night for a small family group? Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, David. Your help is greatly appreciated! If the weather looks iffy, please make sure you give me a call before heading out. The forecast looks good, but I certainly don't want you to make the drive if the rain gods decide to frown upon us again. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:13 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Hillsdale State Park Stargazing Event See you there. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thu, Aug 15, 2013 10:00 am Subject: [ASKC] Hillsdale State Park Stargazing Event Hi all, We have been asked to do a stargazing event for the campers at Hillsdale Lake State Park tomorrow night. We have a couple of volunteers, myself included, so far, but would like to have a couple more due to the possibility of having a significant crowd. If you are willing and able to participate, please let me know either by replying to this email or calling me at 913-481-1094. I also have room for one more person and telescope in my vehicle if anyone wants to carpool. I plan to leave about 6:00 PM and we are to meet at the park entrance at 7:00. It takes about 35-40 minutes to get to the park from my place in Leawood. In case you're not familiar with Hillsdale, it is south of Olathe on US 169. There is bridge construction on the actual Hillsdale exit, so you should exit west off US169 on 223rd Street and then take an immediate left onto Old KC Road (old 169). This takes you to a four-way stop in Hillsdale, turn west, go across the dam and then take the first right to the park entrance. One other reason to come out to Hillsdale is that the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Tourism and Parks has approached the Powell Committee about possibly locating the new observatory complex at the park. This would be a good opportunity to check out the park site and also meet some of the KDWTP people. And you know what? The weather forecast actually looks promising for both this Friday and Saturday so maybe Powell will also have a good public night! Clear skies! (for once) Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
But, I'm confused? I thought the Earth had a molten core, not a sponge cake core? This will set science education in Kansas back a hundred years! Well, then again, maybe not. Thanks for the link, Cindy! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 12:38 AM To: askc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Slice of Jupiter cake I want one! Via SETIInstitute: Is it soon your birthday? Ask for a planetary structural layer cake and enjoy a slice of Jupiter. http://buff.ly/145iodz Pretty creative and an awesome cake for nearly any occasion! Thanks, Cindy Chesley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I will be there. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® II, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> Date: 08/15/2013 10:00 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Hillsdale State Park Stargazing Event Hi all, We have been asked to do a stargazing event for the campers at Hillsdale Lake State Park tomorrow night. We have a couple of volunteers, myself included, so far, but would like to have a couple more due to the possibility of having a significant crowd. If you are willing and able to participate, please let me know either by replying to this email or calling me at 913-481-1094. I also have room for one more person and telescope in my vehicle if anyone wants to carpool. I plan to leave about 6:00 PM and we are to meet at the park entrance at 7:00. It takes about 35-40 minutes to get to the park from my place in Leawood. In case you're not familiar with Hillsdale, it is south of Olathe on US 169. There is bridge construction on the actual Hillsdale exit, so you should exit west off US169 on 223rd Street and then take an immediate left onto Old KC Road (old 169). This takes you to a four-way stop in Hillsdale, turn west, go across the dam and then take the first right to the park entrance. One other reason to come out to Hillsdale is that the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Tourism and Parks has approached the Powell Committee about possibly locating the new observatory complex at the park. This would be a good opportunity to check out the park site and also meet some of the KDWTP people. And you know what? The weather forecast actually looks promising for both this Friday and Saturday so maybe Powell will also have a good public night! Clear skies! (for once) Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Dale. Please call me if the weather looks questionable. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dale.cameron Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 11:37 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Hillsdale State Park Stargazing Event I will be there. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® II, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@... <mailto:rhenderson1%40kc.rr.com> > Date: 08/15/2013 10:00 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Hillsdale State Park Stargazing Event Hi all, We have been asked to do a stargazing event for the campers at Hillsdale Lake State Park tomorrow night. We have a couple of volunteers, myself included, so far, but would like to have a couple more due to the possibility of having a significant crowd. If you are willing and able to participate, please let me know either by replying to this email or calling me at 913-481-1094. I also have room for one more person and telescope in my vehicle if anyone wants to carpool. I plan to leave about 6:00 PM and we are to meet at the park entrance at 7:00. It takes about 35-40 minutes to get to the park from my place in Leawood. In case you're not familiar with Hillsdale, it is south of Olathe on US 169. There is bridge construction on the actual Hillsdale exit, so you should exit west off US169 on 223rd Street and then take an immediate left onto Old KC Road (old 169). This takes you to a four-way stop in Hillsdale, turn west, go across the dam and then take the first right to the park entrance. One other reason to come out to Hillsdale is that the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Tourism and Parks has approached the Powell Committee about possibly locating the new observatory complex at the park. This would be a good opportunity to check out the park site and also meet some of the KDWTP people. And you know what? The weather forecast actually looks promising for both this Friday and Saturday so maybe Powell will also have a good public night! Clear skies! (for once) Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I would like to list a new telescope for sale to askc members. I am selling a Meade ETX90 Autostar, 2 eyepieces, case and tripod purchased fall 2012. I am upgrading to a GPS telescope. Please email me directly at the address below. Thanks JB Strong JB Strong <jbstrong51@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A relatively bright nova has been discovered in Delphinus. The discovery was made using a 7" telescope: http://www.universetoday.com/104103/bright-new-nova-in-delphinus-you-can-see-it-tonight-with-binoculars/ Sincerely, Richard Fredrick
--- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Delphinus and Sagitta. Two of the smallest constellations. Only seems > appropriate they get a nova. > > > > Thanks, Grant. I'll see if I can spot it. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Grant > Miller > Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:20 PM > To: club ASKC > Subject: [ASKC] Bright New Nova In Delphinus > > > > > > Was easy with my 10x30 binoculars. Easily the brightest object between > Delphinus and Sagitta. I'll go back out if the clouds clear out some. > About mag. 6. > > Grant Miller > Warrensburg > > http://www.universetoday.com/104103/bright-new-nova-in-delphinus-you-can-see > -it-tonight-with-binoculars/ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
http://youtu.be/lLP_TweIKhs
Recent reports show it approaching Mag. 5. Wow. And it's cloudy here...again. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Delphinus and Sagitta. Two of the smallest constellations. Only seems > appropriate they get a nova. > > > > Thanks, Grant. I'll see if I can spot it. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Grant > Miller > Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:20 PM > To: club ASKC > Subject: [ASKC] Bright New Nova In Delphinus > > > > > > Was easy with my 10x30 binoculars. Easily the brightest object between > Delphinus and Sagitta. I'll go back out if the clouds clear out some. > About mag. 6. > > Grant Miller > Warrensburg > > http://www.universetoday.com/104103/bright-new-nova-in-delphinus-you-can-see > -it-tonight-with-binoculars/ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? Thanks
Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell Obs.? -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: George Allen <geonjod@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Donation box Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? Thanks [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The one at Powell or the lonely one at the REBB? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:52 PM, George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net>wrote: > ** > > > Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a ghostly > hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? > > Thanks > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We could use a few more people for the Battle of Lexington event on August 24. The event starts at 7:00 PM at the Anderson House and after a program presented by us the group adjourns to the park about 1/10 mile north of Anderson House. You'll have 1/2 hour or so to go up to the park and get set up while the public wanders up to the park. There is access to drive into the park to the observing location on a hill about 1/10 mile from the road. If you've never been there before you should probably visit their web site to get your own directions. When I go, I take I-70 to Missouri "O" although sometimes I miss it and wind up going to Missouri 13. I take "O" north and it joins 13th street. Follow 13th Street north though town. When you pass McDonalds on the left you are almost there. You'll see Anderson house on the left. Park in the lot on the south side of the building. After the program drive north on 13th. Just after the road turns east you will see a circle drive on the north side and a stone work entrance and some wood posts. Drive between the wood posts and follow the walking path to the north to the top of the hill. Set up where the guy who looks like he knows what he is doing is setting up. Jan will provide treats. Rumor has it that this year she will have carrot cake and "not your mother's recipe" banana pudding. Feel free to bring your own stuff but you might want to eat before you arrive. There's a Maid Rite just east of the McDonalds and a Mexican restaurant a couple of blocks south of McDonalds in a mall. To date the following people have expressed interest in going. Rick Owens Jim Ketchum David Stewart Carlos Polo Sadly I will be out of town on that date so I won't be there. One of you guys will need to present a program of some kind. Work it out amongst yourselves. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Folks, this is a fun and easy gig. A short presentation in the museum is followed by observing up in the battle field. David, Rita and I usually do program on comets and meteors with some of our meteorites for the folks to handle. There are some regulars that attend each year. I bet there will be a father with his 12 year old son. They have been there the past three.
I wish I could be there, but I already have double duty that night at the General Meeting and Powell Observatory. It is too late to start the cloning or clowning process.
Go help out and have a good time. There is also a good Mexican restaurant to the southwest of the stop light across from McDonald's. It is down in a low spot. We try to eat there before the event each year.
Joe
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From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com>
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Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 9:46 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Battle of Lexington
We could use a few more people for the Battle of Lexington event on August
24. The event starts at 7:00 PM at the Anderson House and after a program
presented by us the group adjourns to the park about 1/10 mile north of
Anderson House. You'll have 1/2 hour or so to go up to the park and get set
up while the public wanders up to the park. There is access to drive into
the park to the observing location on a hill about 1/10 mile from the road.
If you've never been there before you should probably visit their web site
to get your own directions. When I go, I take I-70 to Missouri "O" although
sometimes I miss it and wind up going to Missouri 13. I take "O" north and
it joins 13th street. Follow 13th Street north though town. When you pass
McDonalds on the left you are almost there. You'll see Anderson house on
the left. Park in the lot on the south side of the building. After the
program drive north on 13th. Just after the road turns east you will see a
circle drive on the north side and a stone work entrance and some wood
posts. Drive between the wood posts and follow the walking path to the
north to the top of the hill. Set up where the guy who looks like he knows
what he is doing is setting up.
Jan will provide treats. Rumor has it that this year she will have carrot
cake and "not your mother's recipe" banana pudding. Feel free to bring your
own stuff but you might want to eat before you arrive. There's a Maid Rite
just east of the McDonalds and a Mexican restaurant a couple of blocks
south of McDonalds in a mall.
To date the following people have expressed interest in going.
Rick Owens
Jim Ketchum
David Stewart
Carlos Polo
Sadly I will be out of town on that date so I won't be there. One of you
guys will need to present a program of some kind. Work it out amongst
yourselves.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
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I am on the hunt for a new insurance agent. Any one have a person they really like and would recommend? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Avoid Farmers. On Aug 16, 2013 10:37 AM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > I am on the hunt for a new insurance agent. Any one have a person they > really like and would recommend? > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Either or both, showing enough to build one. Thanks, Scott. On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell Obs.? > > -Scott > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: George Allen <geonjod@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 > To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Donation box > > Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? > > Thanks > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Daystar just acquired a new "toy". We found a helluva bargain on Ebay and acquired a new (to us) Okuma Mac Turn-30W 7axis CNC turning lathe. http://www.daystarfilters.com/Okuma2013/index.shtml I have a few more comical pictures of it's dicey delivery into the ranch on my facebook page for those who don't believe you could shoehorn a Kenworth 18-wheeler backwards into our driveway turn-in; and then back it 900 feet up the driveway carying 30,000lbs with the door open shouting "I told you I could make it!". We used Huddleston Machinery Moving for the job and want a chance to give good press and a shout-out to those guys. I don't think moving the great Pyramids would be a problem for these guys. It'll be a few days/weeks before she's up and running. I just have to say watch out for what Fred can dream up and create for mad science now. <insert maniacal laughter here> Sorry, that means we no longer have an empty room to host the Skylab anymore. I guess we'll have to build another one for that. Clear skies! jen Jen Dudley Winter - NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador Owner, ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I think Randy Thompson may have made it. On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > ** > > > Either or both, showing enough to build one. > > Thanks, Scott. > > On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell Obs.? > > > > -Scott > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: George Allen <geonjod@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 > > To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Donation box > > > > Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a > ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? > > > > Thanks > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
When are going to get a 3-D printer. That's what I really want to see :-) On Aug 16, 2013 1:30 PM, "ICSTARS" <comments@...> wrote: > ** > > > Daystar just acquired a new "toy". > We found a helluva bargain on Ebay and acquired a new (to us) Okuma > Mac Turn-30W 7axis CNC turning lathe. > > http://www.daystarfilters.com/Okuma2013/index.shtml > > I have a few more comical pictures of it's dicey delivery into the > ranch on my facebook page for those who don't believe you could > shoehorn a Kenworth 18-wheeler backwards into our driveway turn-in; > and then back it 900 feet up the driveway carying 30,000lbs with the > door open shouting "I told you I could make it!". > We used Huddleston Machinery Moving for the job and want a chance to > give good press and a shout-out to those guys. I don't think moving > the great Pyramids would be a problem for these guys. > > It'll be a few days/weeks before she's up and running. I just have > to say watch out for what Fred can dream up and create for mad > science now. <insert maniacal laughter here> > > Sorry, that means we no longer have an empty room to host the Skylab > anymore. I guess we'll have to build another one for that. > > Clear skies! > jen > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador > > Owner, > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yeah, that's the one, on a stand. At Powell. Just having that box stand there, silently, as you stand in line at an expensive telescope, for a free look, just makes a guy want to reach for his wallet! Superb idea. Omaha could use one like that. HEY RANDY! On Aug 16, 2013, at 2:41 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I > bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I > think Randy Thompson may have made it. > On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Either or both, showing enough to build one. >> >> Thanks, Scott. >> >> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> >>> Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell Obs.? >>> >>> -Scott >>> >>> >>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: George Allen <geonjod@...> >>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 >>> To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> Subject: [ASKC] Donation box >>> >>> Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a >> ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
We bought one earlier this summer. So far it's dialed in enough to make a red plastic postage stamp. Something about callibrating the Y axis. We got the little Prusa kit that's 8" x 8". Assembly was a little challenging as some of the parts weren't from our kit. It's definitely not an evolved plug and play system but it functions. hoping to use the 3D printer for post optical breadboard prototyping and the CNC for production. "and it makes whistles!" - Howard Wolowitz. At 02:44 PM 08/16/13, you wrote: >When are going to get a 3-D printer. That's what I really want to see >:-) >On Aug 16, 2013 1:30 PM, "ICSTARS" <comments@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Daystar just acquired a new "toy". > > We found a helluva bargain on Ebay and acquired a new (to us) Okuma > > Mac Turn-30W 7axis CNC turning lathe. > > > > http://www.daystarfilters.com/Okuma2013/index.shtml > > > > I have a few more comical pictures of it's dicey delivery into the > > ranch on my facebook page for those who don't believe you could > > shoehorn a Kenworth 18-wheeler backwards into our driveway turn-in; > > and then back it 900 feet up the driveway carying 30,000lbs with the > > door open shouting "I told you I could make it!". > > We used Huddleston Machinery Moving for the job and want a chance to > > give good press and a shout-out to those guys. I don't think moving > > the great Pyramids would be a problem for these guys. > > > > It'll be a few days/weeks before she's up and running. I just have > > to say watch out for what Fred can dream up and create for mad > > science now. <insert maniacal laughter here> > > > > Sorry, that means we no longer have an empty room to host the Skylab > > anymore. I guess we'll have to build another one for that. > > > > Clear skies! > > jen > > > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > > > NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador > > > > Owner, > > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > Jen Dudley Winter - NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador Owner, ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
USAA. - Didn't the Astronomical League have some kind of Insurance policy? or is this for personal not the club? At 10:42 AM 08/16/13, you wrote: >Avoid Farmers. >On Aug 16, 2013 10:37 AM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > I am on the hunt for a new insurance agent. Any one have a person they > > really like and would recommend? > > > > Joe > > > > __________________________________________________________ > > Joseph S. Wright > > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > Jen Dudley Winter - NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador Owner, ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We occasionally find some money in there but don't go thinking you are going to get much. It amounts to enough to by a pizza for a work party now and then. On Aug 16, 2013 2:47 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > ** > > > Yeah, that's the one, on a stand. At Powell. Just having that box stand > there, silently, as you stand in line at an expensive telescope, for a free > look, just makes a guy want to reach for his wallet! Superb idea. > > Omaha could use one like that. HEY RANDY! > > On Aug 16, 2013, at 2:41 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I > > bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I > > think Randy Thompson may have made it. > > On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> Either or both, showing enough to build one. > >> > >> Thanks, Scott. > >> > >> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > >> > >>> Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell > Obs.? > >>> > >>> -Scott > >>> > >>> > >>> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> > >>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >>> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 > >>> To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >>> Subject: [ASKC] Donation box > >>> > >>> Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a > >> ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? > >>> > >>> Thanks > >>> > >>> > >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ------------------------------------ > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I plan to use dancing girls to draw attention to it. Put red flashing lights on it, and a small calliope. Perhaps a pocket picking monkey on a long leash? Last resort will be to design three spinning wheels with images of fruit. But only two of each kind, heh, heh. On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:34 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > We occasionally find some money in there but don't go thinking you are > going to get much. It amounts to enough to by a pizza for a work party now > and then. > On Aug 16, 2013 2:47 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Yeah, that's the one, on a stand. At Powell. Just having that box stand >> there, silently, as you stand in line at an expensive telescope, for a free >> look, just makes a guy want to reach for his wallet! Superb idea. >> >> Omaha could use one like that. HEY RANDY! >> >> On Aug 16, 2013, at 2:41 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> >>> The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I >>> bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I >>> think Randy Thompson may have made it. >>> On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: >>> >>>> ** >>>> >>>> >>>> Either or both, showing enough to build one. >>>> >>>> Thanks, Scott. >>>> >>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: >>>> >>>>> Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell >> Obs.? >>>>> >>>>> -Scott >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: George Allen <geonjod@...> >>>>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 >>>>> To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>>>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>> Subject: [ASKC] Donation box >>>>> >>>>> Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a >>>> ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Sept 28 is still a public night at Powell even though that is the night of the Club picnic. Correct? Grant
You could check into Dave Ramsey's Endorsed Local Providers via his website. Be aware you will have to submit your email and will be contacted by them via email. You can always tell them your not interested if you don't want them bothering you later on. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > I am on the hunt for a new insurance agent. Any one have a person they really like and would recommend? > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Yes, which makes it a public member night. Huh? On Aug 16, 2013, at 9:18 PM, "mllrgrnt" <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > Sept 28 is still a public night at Powell even though that is the night of the Club picnic. Correct? > > Grant > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thanks, Grant, for letting us know about this! Tonight we used Leif's 9x63 binoculars and was able to see it despite the light pollution in our area. Very cool! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 14, 2013, at 11:20 PM, Grant Miller <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > Was easy with my 10x30 binoculars. Easily the brightest object between Delphinus and Sagitta. I'll go back out if the clouds clear out some. About mag. 6. > > Grant Miller > Warrensburg > > http://www.universetoday.com/104103/bright-new-nova-in-delphinus-you-can-see-it-tonight-with-binoculars/ > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yeah, but can your own action figures? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 3:03 PM, ICSTARS <comments@...> wrote: > ** > > > We bought one earlier this summer. > So far it's dialed in enough to make a red plastic postage stamp. > Something about callibrating the Y axis. > > We got the little Prusa kit that's 8" x 8". Assembly was a little > challenging as some of the parts weren't from our kit. It's > definitely not an evolved plug and play system but it functions. > hoping to use the 3D printer for post optical breadboard prototyping > and the CNC for production. > > "and it makes whistles!" - Howard Wolowitz. > > > At 02:44 PM 08/16/13, you wrote: > >When are going to get a 3-D printer. That's what I really want to see > >:-) > >On Aug 16, 2013 1:30 PM, "ICSTARS" <comments@icstars.com> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > Daystar just acquired a new "toy". > > > We found a helluva bargain on Ebay and acquired a new (to us) Okuma > > > Mac Turn-30W 7axis CNC turning lathe. > > > > > > http://www.daystarfilters.com/Okuma2013/index.shtml > > > > > > I have a few more comical pictures of it's dicey delivery into the > > > ranch on my facebook page for those who don't believe you could > > > shoehorn a Kenworth 18-wheeler backwards into our driveway turn-in; > > > and then back it 900 feet up the driveway carying 30,000lbs with the > > > door open shouting "I told you I could make it!". > > > We used Huddleston Machinery Moving for the job and want a chance to > > > give good press and a shout-out to those guys. I don't think moving > > > the great Pyramids would be a problem for these guys. > > > > > > It'll be a few days/weeks before she's up and running. I just have > > > to say watch out for what Fred can dream up and create for mad > > > science now. <insert maniacal laughter here> > > > > > > Sorry, that means we no longer have an empty room to host the Skylab > > > anymore. I guess we'll have to build another one for that. > > > > > > Clear skies! > > > jen > > > > > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > > > > > NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador > > > > > > Owner, > > > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > > > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > > > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > > > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador > > Owner, > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes. We usually have most of the stuff put away by the time the public starts to straggle in. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > ** > > > Sept 28 is still a public night at Powell even though that is the night of > the Club picnic. Correct? > > Grant > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The staff: Heather Spinelli Rita Wright John Fitzgerald Richard Fredrick Patrick Newman hosted about 45 visitors on the roof tonight. Leading off the evening was the movie "Astronaut Farmer." We attempted 'First Light" with a 7" Meade LX200 Maksutov. Well, we called it first light since it hasn't seen any light in about 8 years. Unfortunately, it could only be used manually due to a gear being stripped in the Dec. gear box. I have already started looking for repair options on the net. Heather and Richard honed in on the nova or what ever you want to call it. Quite impressive. Thanks, Joe
It finally cleared so that I can get an image of Nova Delphini. It's on my PhotoBlog: http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/2013/08/nova-delphini-and-moon.html Tom J. Martinez
I am planning to go to the DSS today. I would be happy to get dimensions for the box. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > I plan to use dancing girls to draw attention to it. Put red flashing lights on it, and a small calliope. Perhaps a pocket picking monkey on a long leash? Last resort will be to design three spinning wheels with images of fruit. But only two of each kind, heh, heh. > > > On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:34 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > We occasionally find some money in there but don't go thinking you are > > going to get much. It amounts to enough to by a pizza for a work party now > > and then. > > On Aug 16, 2013 2:47 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> Yeah, that's the one, on a stand. At Powell. Just having that box stand > >> there, silently, as you stand in line at an expensive telescope, for a free > >> look, just makes a guy want to reach for his wallet! Superb idea. > >> > >> Omaha could use one like that. HEY RANDY! > >> > >> On Aug 16, 2013, at 2:41 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> > >>> The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I > >>> bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I > >>> think Randy Thompson may have made it. > >>> On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > >>> > >>>> ** > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Either or both, showing enough to build one. > >>>> > >>>> Thanks, Scott. > >>>> > >>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell > >> Obs.? > >>>>> > >>>>> -Scott > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > >>>>> > >>>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>>> From: George Allen <geonjod@...> > >>>>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >>>>> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 > >>>>> To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >>>>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >>>>> Subject: [ASKC] Donation box > >>>>> > >>>>> Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a > >>>> ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? > >>>>> > >>>>> Thanks > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> ------------------------------------ > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links > >>> > >>> > >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ------------------------------------ > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
Awesome photo, Tom! I've shared your blog on our ASKC Facebook and Twitter account. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 17, 2013, at 4:15 AM, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > It finally cleared so that I can get an image of Nova Delphini. It's on my PhotoBlog: > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/2013/08/nova-delphini-and-moon.html > > Tom J. Martinez > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Cindy, I appreciate that. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nova Delphini Awesome photo, Tom! I've shared your blog on our ASKC Facebook and Twitter account. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 17, 2013, at 4:15 AM, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > It finally cleared so that I can get an image of Nova Delphini. It's on my PhotoBlog: > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/2013/08/nova-delphini-and-moon.html > > Tom J. Martinez > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just wanted to let everyone know that there is already bad science spreading about this.... This is a NOVA and not a SUPERnova. This is not a star that blew itself apart. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 10:27:36 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nova Delphini Thanks Cindy, I appreciate that. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nova Delphini Awesome photo, Tom! I've shared your blog on our ASKC Facebook and Twitter account. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 17, 2013, at 4:15 AM, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > It finally cleared so that I can get an image of Nova Delphini. It's on my PhotoBlog: > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/2013/08/nova-delphini-and-moon.html > > Tom J. Martinez > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
With a need to respectfully interject, the best part of a CLUB picnic is the socializing, talking, interacting that occurs after the dessert of the meal. With strangers being inserted during the last of the meal, that socializing cannot happen. Much like a date with your favorite girl, but her father accompanies you. It won't turn out the same. JoDee and I tried to always make the club picnic, as we can't get to other functions as we would love to, but stopped after we were convinced that the club picnic is just a fast meal blended into another outreach lallapolluza. It is not the food, although always delicious, it is the socialization. George Allen On Aug 16, 2013, at 11:55 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Yes. We usually have most of the stuff put away by the time the public > starts to straggle in. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Sept 28 is still a public night at Powell even though that is the night of >> the Club picnic. Correct? >> >> Grant > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thanks, Darrick. To the nearest inch will be close enough. George On Aug 17, 2013, at 9:41 AM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > I am planning to go to the DSS today. I would be happy to get dimensions for the box. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: >> >> I plan to use dancing girls to draw attention to it. Put red flashing lights on it, and a small calliope. Perhaps a pocket picking monkey on a long leash? Last resort will be to design three spinning wheels with images of fruit. But only two of each kind, heh, heh. >> >> >> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:34 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> >>> We occasionally find some money in there but don't go thinking you are >>> going to get much. It amounts to enough to by a pizza for a work party now >>> and then. >>> On Aug 16, 2013 2:47 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: >>> >>>> ** >>>> >>>> >>>> Yeah, that's the one, on a stand. At Powell. Just having that box stand >>>> there, silently, as you stand in line at an expensive telescope, for a free >>>> look, just makes a guy want to reach for his wallet! Superb idea. >>>> >>>> Omaha could use one like that. HEY RANDY! >>>> >>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 2:41 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I >>>>> bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I >>>>> think Randy Thompson may have made it. >>>>> On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> ** >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Either or both, showing enough to build one. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, Scott. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell >>>> Obs.? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -Scott >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>> From: George Allen <geonjod@...> >>>>>>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>>>> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 >>>>>>> To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>>>>>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>>>> Subject: [ASKC] Donation box >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a >>>>>> ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
What about having the picnic earlier or on a different day? I see no particular reason why it has to start late Saturday afternoon so as to be rushed out by the public. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George Allen Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:36 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Powell Sept 28 picnic With a need to respectfully interject, the best part of a CLUB picnic is the socializing, talking, interacting that occurs after the dessert of the meal. With strangers being inserted during the last of the meal, that socializing cannot happen. Much like a date with your favorite girl, but her father accompanies you. It won't turn out the same. JoDee and I tried to always make the club picnic, as we can't get to other functions as we would love to, but stopped after we were convinced that the club picnic is just a fast meal blended into another outreach lallapolluza. It is not the food, although always delicious, it is the socialization. George Allen On Aug 16, 2013, at 11:55 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@... <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > wrote: > Yes. We usually have most of the stuff put away by the time the public > starts to straggle in. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@... <mailto:mllrgrnt%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Sept 28 is still a public night at Powell even though that is the night of >> the Club picnic. Correct? >> >> Grant > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Make a note of that for 2014. Too late for 2013. What day? Sunday? What time? 2pm? What month? Sept.? Oct.? M On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 3:55 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > What about having the picnic earlier or on a different day? I see no > particular reason why it has to start late Saturday afternoon so as to be > rushed out by the public. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > George > Allen > Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:36 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Powell Sept 28 picnic > > With a need to respectfully interject, the best part of a CLUB picnic is > the > socializing, talking, interacting that occurs after the dessert of the > meal. > With strangers being inserted during the last of the meal, that socializing > cannot happen. Much like a date with your favorite girl, but her father > accompanies you. It won't turn out the same. > > JoDee and I tried to always make the club picnic, as we can't get to other > functions as we would love to, but stopped after we were convinced that the > club picnic is just a fast meal blended into another outreach > lallapolluza. > > It is not the food, although always delicious, it is the socialization. > > George Allen > > On Aug 16, 2013, at 11:55 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@... > <mailto:youngmdavid%40gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Yes. We usually have most of the stuff put away by the time the public > > starts to straggle in. > > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 9:18 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@... > <mailto:mllrgrnt%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > >> ** > >> > >> > >> Sept 28 is still a public night at Powell even though that is the night > of > >> the Club picnic. Correct? > >> > >> Grant > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I've mentioned thispossible storm before, but now it's 'only' about 9 months away. Where will you be at 2:30 am on May 24, 2014? Under clear skies I hope! This and Aug 21, 2017 really give me something to look forward to. I know the TSE(probably will be my first) won't disappoint, but am trying to keep expectations in check for the 'storm'. anticipation is awesome, Grant Miller http://www.imcce.fr/langues/en/ephemerides/phenomenes/meteor/DATABASE/209_LINEAR/2014/index.php [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last night based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the rest paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to click the clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next time. It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario Yerino did three programs full to capacity. With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until kids could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all night I was told. Other volunteer help included: Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly purchased telescope Jay Manifold also filling in as needed Thanks, Joe Alburty
Oh, and John Benz also helped with the LCT. Maybe Dale had his own scope(s) nearby. On 8/18/2013 10:41 AM, Joe Alburty wrote: > > We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last night > based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the rest > paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): > > 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations > > I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to click the > clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next time. > > It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario Yerino did > three programs full to capacity. > With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until kids > could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all night I was > told. > > Other volunteer help included: > Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes > Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" > David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly purchased > telescope > Jay Manifold also filling in as needed > > Thanks, > Joe Alburty > >
I thought about coming down since it was clear all day and we had a lot of calls on the info line. No one would answer the phone. On Aug 18, 2013 10:43 AM, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last > night > based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the > rest > paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): > > 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations > > I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to > click the > clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next time. > > It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario > Yerino did > three programs full to capacity. > With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until > kids > could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all night > I was > told. > > Other volunteer help included: > Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes > Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" > David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly > purchased > telescope > Jay Manifold also filling in as needed > > Thanks, > Joe Alburty > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I heard it ring - not sure why it wasn't answered. Does anybody know if there is a working cordless down there so the gate personnel might be able to catch any calls coming in? On 8/18/2013 11:57 AM, David Young wrote: > I thought about coming down since it was clear all day and we had a lot of > calls on the info line. No one would answer the phone. > On Aug 18, 2013 10:43 AM, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last >> night >> based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the >> rest >> paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): >> >> 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations >> >> I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to >> click the >> clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next time. >> >> It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario >> Yerino did >> three programs full to capacity. >> With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until >> kids >> could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all night >> I was >> told. >> >> Other volunteer help included: >> Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes >> Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" >> David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly >> purchased >> telescope >> Jay Manifold also filling in as needed >> >> Thanks, >> Joe Alburty >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
I think there are at least two cordless phones. One in the kitchen and one in the hall closet. These are in addition to the one on the wall in the kitchen. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > I heard it ring - not sure why it wasn't answered. Does anybody know if > there is > a working cordless down there so the gate personnel might be able to catch > any > calls coming in? > > > On 8/18/2013 11:57 AM, David Young wrote: > > I thought about coming down since it was clear all day and we had a lot > of > > calls on the info line. No one would answer the phone. > > On Aug 18, 2013 10:43 AM, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@...> wrote: > > > >> ** > > >> > >> > >> We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last > >> night > >> based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the > >> rest > >> paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): > >> > >> 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations > >> > >> I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to > >> click the > >> clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next > time. > >> > >> It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario > >> Yerino did > >> three programs full to capacity. > >> With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until > >> kids > >> could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all > night > >> I was > >> told. > >> > >> Other volunteer help included: > >> Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes > >> Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" > >> David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly > >> purchased > >> telescope > >> Jay Manifold also filling in as needed > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Joe Alburty > >> > >> > >> > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I figured it looked like my yard so I came down and got it mowed. We now can see the graveled areas, thanks Scott K.
11 1/2 long, 5 1/2 tall, 8 deep. Darrick --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > Thanks, Darrick. To the nearest inch will be close enough. > > George > > On Aug 17, 2013, at 9:41 AM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > I am planning to go to the DSS today. I would be happy to get dimensions for the box. > > Darrick > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@> wrote: > >> > >> I plan to use dancing girls to draw attention to it. Put red flashing lights on it, and a small calliope. Perhaps a pocket picking monkey on a long leash? Last resort will be to design three spinning wheels with images of fruit. But only two of each kind, heh, heh. > >> > >> > >> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:34 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > >> > >>> We occasionally find some money in there but don't go thinking you are > >>> going to get much. It amounts to enough to by a pizza for a work party now > >>> and then. > >>> On Aug 16, 2013 2:47 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@> wrote: > >>> > >>>> ** > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Yeah, that's the one, on a stand. At Powell. Just having that box stand > >>>> there, silently, as you stand in line at an expensive telescope, for a free > >>>> look, just makes a guy want to reach for his wallet! Superb idea. > >>>> > >>>> Omaha could use one like that. HEY RANDY! > >>>> > >>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 2:41 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I > >>>>> bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I > >>>>> think Randy Thompson may have made it. > >>>>> On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> ** > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Either or both, showing enough to build one. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Thanks, Scott. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@ wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell > >>>> Obs.? > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> -Scott > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>>>>> From: George Allen <geonjod@> > >>>>>>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >>>>>>> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 > >>>>>>> To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > >>>>>>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > >>>>>>> Subject: [ASKC] Donation box > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a > >>>>>> ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Thanks > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> ------------------------------------ > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> ------------------------------------ > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links > >>> > >>> > >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> ------------------------------------ > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
I should be able to help. Please let me know who's "in charge" this year as I have a couple of questions regarding arrival time, pre-event setup, etc. Keith Rawlings ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 9:46 AM Subject: [ASKC] Battle of Lexington We could use a few more people for the Battle of Lexington event on August 24. The event starts at 7:00 PM at the Anderson House and after a program presented by us the group adjourns to the park about 1/10 mile north of Anderson House. You'll have 1/2 hour or so to go up to the park and get set up while the public wanders up to the park. There is access to drive into the park to the observing location on a hill about 1/10 mile from the road. If you've never been there before you should probably visit their web site to get your own directions. When I go, I take I-70 to Missouri "O" although sometimes I miss it and wind up going to Missouri 13. I take "O" north and it joins 13th street. Follow 13th Street north though town. When you pass McDonalds on the left you are almost there. You'll see Anderson house on the left. Park in the lot on the south side of the building. After the program drive north on 13th. Just after the road turns east you will see a circle drive on the north side and a stone work entrance and some wood posts. Drive between the wood posts and follow the walking path to the north to the top of the hill. Set up where the guy who looks like he knows what he is doing is setting up. Jan will provide treats. Rumor has it that this year she will have carrot cake and "not your mother's recipe" banana pudding. Feel free to bring your own stuff but you might want to eat before you arrive. There's a Maid Rite just east of the McDonalds and a Mexican restaurant a couple of blocks south of McDonalds in a mall. To date the following people have expressed interest in going. Rick Owens Jim Ketchum David Stewart Carlos Polo Sadly I will be out of town on that date so I won't be there. One of you guys will need to present a program of some kind. Work it out amongst yourselves. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Darrick & David. On Aug 18, 2013, at 12:31 PM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: > 11 1/2 long, 5 1/2 tall, 8 deep. > Darrick > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: >> >> Thanks, Darrick. To the nearest inch will be close enough. >> >> George >> >> On Aug 17, 2013, at 9:41 AM, "Gray" <earthdude123@...> wrote: >> >>> I am planning to go to the DSS today. I would be happy to get dimensions for the box. >>> Darrick >>> >>> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@> wrote: >>>> >>>> I plan to use dancing girls to draw attention to it. Put red flashing lights on it, and a small calliope. Perhaps a pocket picking monkey on a long leash? Last resort will be to design three spinning wheels with images of fruit. But only two of each kind, heh, heh. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:34 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: >>>> >>>>> We occasionally find some money in there but don't go thinking you are >>>>> going to get much. It amounts to enough to by a pizza for a work party now >>>>> and then. >>>>> On Aug 16, 2013 2:47 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> ** >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Yeah, that's the one, on a stand. At Powell. Just having that box stand >>>>>> there, silently, as you stand in line at an expensive telescope, for a free >>>>>> look, just makes a guy want to reach for his wallet! Superb idea. >>>>>> >>>>>> Omaha could use one like that. HEY RANDY! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 2:41 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The one at the DSS us just a metal box with a hasp I had laying around. I >>>>>>> bolted it to one of the beams. The one at Powell is very nice wood box. I >>>>>>> think Randy Thompson may have made it. >>>>>>> On Aug 16, 2013 12:45 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ** >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Either or both, showing enough to build one. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, Scott. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Aug 16, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@ wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Which one? The one at the DSS in the building, or the one at Powell >>>>>> Obs.? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -Scott >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>>>>> From: George Allen <geonjod@> >>>>>>>>> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>>>>>> Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:52:00 >>>>>>>>> To: askcyahoo<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>>>>>>>> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>>>>>>>> Subject: [ASKC] Donation box >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Could someone send me an image of the donation box? Perhaps with a >>>>>>>> ghostly hand dropping a greenback in it, for scale? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yahoo! Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Dan, very nice! Tom, I saw your Milky Way time lapse on youtube and it spectacular! Gene Williams --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@..." <danws6@...> wrote: > > Tom, > > I've started playing with Deep Sky Stacker, here is the result from my first stacking attempt: https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0pkcp93vb2hqdp/m51_280mm_1600.jpg > > M51 @ 280mm, heavy crop. It was made from 5 light frames and 10 dark frames. I'm still learning how to take flat and bias frames. I'm also working on figuring out what exactly I want the histogram to look like. I've been trying for 1/4 to 1/3rd from the left. I think I need to start taking multiple exposures at different times like 5 x 30 seconds, 5 x 60 seconds, 5 x 90 seconds, etc to figure out what works best. I've been using Backyard EOS which really helps make that easier. > > Dan > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > That is a great image for a single shot. The fast f/2.8 gives you lots of light. Dave is right, however, raising the ISO will allow you to stop the lens down 1 stop to a give the stars in the corners a better look. Noise will not increase that much, but even so, noise can be dealt with in software. To get even better quality, shoot several exposures, then some darks and flats and process it all through something like Deep Sky Stacker, it's free an easy to use: > > http://deepskystacker.free.fr/english/index.html > > > > > > Tom J Martinez > > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: "danws6@" <danws6@> > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 2:33 PM > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Milky Way time lapse > > > > > > > > > > It is a single exposure taken with a Canon 16-35mm II on a Canon 5D III. > > > > Settings: 16mm f/2.8 ISO100 and 360 second exposure, processed in Adobe Lightroom. > > > > Dan > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > Very nice Dan. Is this a single image or a combination of images? What camera, lens, settings and exposure did you use? > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "danws6@" <danws6@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Very Cool! > > > > > > > > I took a wide angle shot of the Milky Way on my second trip to the DSS. The light pollution to the south definitely is a problem. I should reprocess the image to fix highlights but here it is with several links to various wallpaper sizes: > > > > > > > > http://danstreit.com/MilkyWay/ > > > > > > > > Dan > > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "tom_j_martinez" <zenitrammot@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > About a month ago I went out to the "Dark Sky Site" with for some photography of the night sky. I had 3 good nights of shooting wide angle images of the Milky Way. I shot all night long each night for a total of 21 hours. I got over 2000 images, and from those images I created a time lapse video that condenses 3 nights into about 5 minutes. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it. If you have a fast internet connection and a big monitor, it is best viewed at 1080p (click on the sun-like symbol at the lower right to change the quality of the video: > > > > > > > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_3jehZn7zQ&fmt=37 > > > > > > > > > > Tom J. Martinez > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
I wanted to know if it is ok to list a telescope on this forum that I just placed on Cloudynights, or if I should submit it to the Cosmic Messenger. Thanks! Gene Williams
list it Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 2:12 PM, genogeno9999 <genogeno1@...> wrote: > ** > > > I wanted to know if it is ok to list a telescope on this forum that I just > placed on Cloudynights, or if I should submit it to the Cosmic Messenger. > Thanks! > > Gene Williams > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I wanted other club members to know I have an excellent condition Orion XX14g for sale with many extras. Full details are on the cloudynights website under the "reflectors" section. Thanks! Gene Williams
Hopefully won't jinx anyone back there. We have severe thunderstorm warnings east of here with large hail over the mountains from 2 to 8pm, so maybe I diverted the threat out here, and you guys won't get it. Just fair warning of new toys. jim
Thanks Joe we needed another good night. Steve King On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 10:41 AM, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last > night > based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the > rest > paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): > > 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations > > I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to > click the > clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next time. > > It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario > Yerino did > three programs full to capacity. > With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until > kids > could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all night > I was > told. > > Other volunteer help included: > Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes > Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" > David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly > purchased > telescope > Jay Manifold also filling in as needed > > Thanks, > Joe Alburty > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yes, there is one in the hall closet, inside, high to the left. It was working last time I was down there. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Alburty Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 12:12 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Public night report, 8/17/13 I heard it ring - not sure why it wasn't answered. Does anybody know if there is a working cordless down there so the gate personnel might be able to catch any calls coming in? On 8/18/2013 11:57 AM, David Young wrote: > I thought about coming down since it was clear all day and we had a lot of > calls on the info line. No one would answer the phone. > On Aug 18, 2013 10:43 AM, "Joe Alburty" <jalburty@... <mailto:jalburty%40unicom.net> > wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last >> night >> based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the >> rest >> paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): >> >> 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations >> >> I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to >> click the >> clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next time. >> >> It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario >> Yerino did >> three programs full to capacity. >> With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until >> kids >> could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all night >> I was >> told. >> >> Other volunteer help included: >> Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes >> Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" >> David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly >> purchased >> telescope >> Jay Manifold also filling in as needed >> >> Thanks, >> Joe Alburty >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was only 8 gallons of Roundup. Did I miss any patches? I figured next New Moon I'd hit the spots I missed so it should be good for HOASP. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Gray" <earthdude123@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 17:30:00 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] dss mowed I figured it looked like my yard so I came down and got it mowed. We now can see the graveled areas, thanks Scott K. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Joe, Thanks for the report. Amazing that we've had two clear Saturdays in a row. Dare we hope for three? Thank you all for doing a good job at Powell last night. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Alburty Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:42 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Public night report, 8/17/13 We had about 81.6 people not including toddlers at the observatory last night based on an estimate of 20% of them paying the child rate of $4 and the rest paying $6 then solving for x (and assuming my math is correct): 0.8x*6 + 0.2x*4 = $457 total gate donations I was alone at the gate when things got started and kept forgetting to click the clicker after making change. Need to ask for help at the outset next time. It was a very clear night with a waxing late 3rd quarter moon. Lario Yerino did three programs full to capacity. With the steady stream of people, the 30" stayed pretty much put until kids could no longer reach the eyepiece and only went to two objects all night I was told. Other volunteer help included: Dale Cameron at the Louisburg Community telescopes Steve Berg and Dennis Budd at the 30" David Neuenschwander roaming the field helping people with their newly purchased telescope Jay Manifold also filling in as needed Thanks, Joe Alburty [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have a Canon Digital Rebel EOS 300D DSLR for sale. Silver body 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 standard lens 2 battery's Charger Manual Many Compact Flash Cards(128MB-2GB) Bag Camera is in very good condition(like new) $100.00 (OBO) Will have at board meeting and general meeting. Gil Machin (816) 452-2086 gmachin@...
Thanks for the report Joe. Sounds like you had a good night. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 12:41 AM To: ASKC Yahoo; Daniel McIntosh Subject: [ASKC] Warko Report 08/16/13 The staff: Heather Spinelli Rita Wright John Fitzgerald Richard Fredrick Patrick Newman hosted about 45 visitors on the roof tonight. Leading off the evening was the movie "Astronaut Farmer." We attempted 'First Light" with a 7" Meade LX200 Maksutov. Well, we called it first light since it hasn't seen any light in about 8 years. Unfortunately, it could only be used manually due to a gear being stripped in the Dec. gear box. I have already started looking for repair options on the net. Heather and Richard honed in on the nova or what ever you want to call it. Quite impressive. Thanks, Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Steve King, David Neuenschwander, Dale Cameron, Jay Manifold and I hosted between 40 and 50 people at Hillsdale Lake State Park on Friday. It was a very clear, cool and pleasant evening. The moon was bright and washed out the Milky Way so you can't have everything. The park staff were very helpful and also very appreciative of us coming out for the evening. Rick Henderson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I forgot to add the Canon 300D is 6 megapixel. Gil Machin
Gil - I'd be interested in this. Could pick it up from you at the general meeting on the 24th. Tom Daniels --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Gil" <gmachin@...> wrote: > > I forgot to add the Canon 300D is 6 megapixel. > Gil Machin >
Did anyone else see the F-22 Raptor flying over KC this past Thursday? Rita and I was were north bound on I-35 near Antioch (KCMO side) when it went over. By the geometry of the control surfaces, I discounted it being a F-14,F-15 or F-18. It was rather low and heading niner-zero east and not taking its time as it gained altitude. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Folks,
I have three three of these Supercircuits PC 23C low-light security cams needing to be put to good use.
I used them for monitoring my darkened remote back-yard observatory, motion of the telescope, and for lunar observing for which they worked extremely well. Others have used them for solar observing and occultation work.
These 1/3 inch chip live video cameras are not for deep sky. They have a 1/30 sec shutter speed I think. Plenty of info on the web.
Good for the Moon, Sun, and security applications. Camera only, no lens. Maybe $20? or best offer. I'm easy, heh-heh.
Please respond directly to me so we don't bother everybody. ("Reply to sender"). Thanks!
Cheers - Dave Hudgins
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The 300D has been sold. There will be more astro goodies later. Thx to all Gil Machin
I didn't see it but would have liked to. He might have been taking off from KCI. Gary Pittman On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 9:57 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Did anyone else see the F-22 Raptor flying over KC this past Thursday? > Rita and I was were north bound on I-35 near Antioch (KCMO side) when it > went over. By the geometry of the control surfaces, I discounted it being > a F-14, F-15 or F-18. It was rather low and heading niner-zero east and > not taking its time as it gained altitude. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I figured it looked like my yard so I came down and got it mowed. We now can see the graveled areas, thanks Scott K.
I have a friend that has had some health issues and has decided to sell his 25" Obsession. I know its loaded , in great shape , with a newly re coated mirror that has not been in the scope yet. If anyone is interested contact me at dstm24@... and I will put you in touch with him. "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
Hi all, I got this question from our website about repairing the focusing knob on a Meade ETX-60 and thought I'd pass it on to the group to see if anyone had any suggestions. Meade no longer supports this scope as it is a discontinued model. Anyone have any ideas? Rick Henderson Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:37 AM To: askc_questions@... Subject: Re: Repair question Hi, My son is a freshmen in college, attending Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He left his telescope behind because the focusing knob needs repair. I would like to surprise him with a working telescope when he returns at Thanksgiving. Where do you go for telescope repair? I am also sending in my son's application for membership.I think he will enjoy getting your newsletter. Thanks for your assistance. Amy Lindsey 913 302 3627
Great. Now we won't be able to talk in squeaky voices. The government is set to halt helium sales in October. It seems they've been selling the stuff below cost and are going to stop selling from the reserves altogether. There goes the cost of flying a balloon or a blimp:-( Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was nuts what the natural gas and petrochemical industry did with helium which was captured and concentrated in wells, especially the ones in the US. just was treated as a nuisance for year, and vented to the atmosphere. May be too little too late now to keep helium available at a reasonable cost. The cost by the way is still a bunch of baloney, they still don't offer a lot of incentive for gas producers to keep helium in the wells. jim On 8/20/2013 5:00 PM, David Young wrote: > Great. Now we won't be able to talk in squeaky voices. The government is > set to halt helium sales in October. It seems they've been selling the > stuff below cost and are going to stop selling from the reserves > altogether. There goes the cost of flying a balloon or a blimp:-( > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Dr Clay Sherrod maybe the best bet for parts or repair work, I have used his service with great results WWW.arksky.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
My experience with Dr. Clay was not positive. Jen At 07:21 AM 08/21/13, you wrote: > > >Dr Clay Sherrod maybe the best bet for parts or repair work, I have used >his service with great results >WWW.arksky.org > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > Jen Dudley Winter - NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador Owner, ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I don't plan to be at this month's general meeting. If someone would be willing to open the library please let me know. Thanks. Joe Alburty
This Friday night prior to opening the Warko, I would like to see what it would take on our end to initiate a live presentation. I know Mike Stewart did one last year and it has been a goal of mine for about five. I've re-established contact with an old friend who is in laser research for adaptive optics. Dr. Lewis DeSandre has done some work at Kitt Peak as well as other facilities. This is something I have been speaking with Dr. McCarthy and other about at the University of Arizona and Steward Observatory, to bring live presentations to the ASKC. Any one with knowledge of this process is invited to help. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Richard Owens has indicated he will use one of his Night Sky Kits for a program. David Lane has indicated he will also attend and bring some of his excellent photos David Stewart and Carlos Polo will also be there. They published a start time of 7:00 at the Visitor's Center at Anderson House followed by observing in the park to the north. There is usually a school group of 30 or so that goes to the field but not the Visitor's Center. I usually go north on O or 13 from I-70 and take 13th street right though town. When you get to the McDonalds you have about 1/4 mile to go to find Anderson House on the left side of the street. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I received this message about a school picnic in south KC. Hello! I hope you can help me out. I am with the Red Bridge Elementary School (Center District) PTA. We want to have a Star Gazing Picnic for our school families on *September 13* and we�re hoping someone from the observatory or the Astronomical Society would be able to come and help us understand what we are seeing. The invitation will be open to all enrolled students and their families (~ 260 kids last year) to bring their telescopes and picnic baskets up to the school. We have never done this before so I really have no way to predict the turnout. I also am not sure how much we will be able to see given some amount of light pollution and potential for weather, clouds, etc. This is a Friday night. Let me know if you can help staff this event. Joe
I can help staff this event. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wed, Aug 21, 2013 8:39 pm Subject: [ASKC] School Event Red Bridge area I received this message about a school picnic in south KC. Hello! I hope you can help me out. I am with the Red Bridge Elementary School (Center District) PTA. We want to have a Star Gazing Picnic for our school families on *September 13* and we’re hoping someone from the observatory or the Astronomical Society would be able to come and help us understand what we are seeing. The invitation will be open to all enrolled students and their families (~ 260 kids last year) to bring their telescopes and picnic baskets up to the school. We have never done this before so I really have no way to predict the turnout. I also am not sure how much we will be able to see given some amount of light pollution and potential for weather, clouds, etc. This is a Friday night. Let me know if you can help staff this event. Joe ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I can attend with my scope. Pete
I will help out. That,s where my son went to grade school. He might even go with me. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:39 PM Subject: [ASKC] School Event Red Bridge area I received this message about a school picnic in south KC. Hello! I hope you can help me out. I am with the Red Bridge Elementary School (Center District) PTA. We want to have a Star Gazing Picnic for our school families on *September 13* and we’re hoping someone from the observatory or the Astronomical Society would be able to come and help us understand what we are seeing. The invitation will be open to all enrolled students and their families (~ 260 kids last year) to bring their telescopes and picnic baskets up to the school. We have never done this before so I really have no way to predict the turnout. I also am not sure how much we will be able to see given some amount of light pollution and potential for weather, clouds, etc. This is a Friday night. Let me know if you can help staff this event. Joe ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I've put a couple of school events on the calendar. Red Bridge is Sep 13 and Frank Rushton is October 22. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, I can assist tomorrow night. Please let me know the start time (and what movie). :-) Best, Mike Stewart -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:36 PM To: ASKC; Dr. Daniel McIntosh; brodwinm@... Subject: [ASKC] Telecast, Snipe, what ever This Friday night prior to opening the Warko, I would like to see what it would take on our end to initiate a live presentation. I know Mike Stewart did one last year and it has been a goal of mine for about five. I've re-established contact with an old friend who is in laser research for adaptive optics. Dr. Lewis DeSandre has done some work at Kitt Peak as well as other facilities. This is something I have been speaking with Dr. McCarthy and other about at the University of Arizona and Steward Observatory, to bring live presentations to the ASKC. Any one with knowledge of this process is invited to help. Joe ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
SURE THING MIKE. I CAN'T EVEN CALL IT BY THE CORRECT NAME....SKYPE!
HMM, MAYBE I REALLY MEANT SNIPE.
SEE YA,
JOE
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
________________________________
From: Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; 'Dr. Daniel McIntosh' <mcintoshdh@...>; brodwinm@...
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:58 AM
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Telecast, Snipe, what ever
Joe,
I can assist tomorrow night. Please let me know the start time (and what
movie). :-)
Best,
Mike Stewart
-----Original Message-----
From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph
Wright
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:36 PM
To: ASKC; Dr. Daniel McIntosh; mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu
Subject: [ASKC] Telecast, Snipe, what ever
This Friday night prior to opening the Warko, I would like to see what it
would take on our end to initiate a live presentation. I know Mike Stewart
did one last year and it has been a goal of mine for about five. I've
re-established contact with an old friend who is in laser research for
adaptive optics. Dr. Lewis DeSandre has done some work at Kitt Peak as well
as other facilities. This is something I have been speaking with Dr.
McCarthy and other about at the University of Arizona and Steward
Observatory, to bring live presentations to the ASKC.
Any one with knowledge of this process is invited to help.
Joe
__________________________________________________________
___
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
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Yahoo! Groups Links
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I think uStream.com would be the best way to go about it. It's free and let's people join just by clicking a simple link. I use it for my pod cast and when we play D&D, people like to watch us live. If you would like instructions on how to set it up let me know. Colby Sent from my iPhone 4S On Aug 22, 2013, at 11:04 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > SURE THING MIKE. I CAN'T EVEN CALL IT BY THE CORRECT NAME....SKYPE! > > HMM, MAYBE I REALLY MEANT SNIPE. > > SEE YA, > > JOE > > __________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > ________________________________ > From: Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com; 'Dr. Daniel McIntosh' <mcintoshdh@...>; brodwinm@... > Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:58 AM > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Telecast, Snipe, what ever > > > > > Joe, > > I can assist tomorrow night. Please let me know the start time (and what > movie). :-) > > Best, > > Mike Stewart > > -----Original Message----- > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph > Wright > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:36 PM > To: ASKC; Dr. Daniel McIntosh; mailto:brodwinm%40umkc.edu > Subject: [ASKC] Telecast, Snipe, what ever > > This Friday night prior to opening the Warko, I would like to see what it > would take on our end to initiate a live presentation. I know Mike Stewart > did one last year and it has been a goal of mine for about five. I've > re-established contact with an old friend who is in laser research for > adaptive optics. Dr. Lewis DeSandre has done some work at Kitt Peak as well > as other facilities. This is something I have been speaking with Dr. > McCarthy and other about at the University of Arizona and Steward > Observatory, to bring live presentations to the ASKC. > > Any one with knowledge of this process is invited to help. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________ > ___ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Joe, You actually have several options. On the high end Ustream, Live Stream or Adobe Connect. A simple webcam and laptop should suffice perhaps hooked up to either a large monitor or a projector. Make sure you are hard wired to the internet as opposed to wireless as this just another point of failure and will be limited by available bandwidth. What this really depends on is how many presenters and viewers. Skype is great for one on one but I highly recommend Google Hangout rather than Skype. Google Hangout will allow infinite viewers and up to 9 presenters I think. But again it really depends on the aforementioned question how many presenters and viewers i.e people just watching from another location other than UMKC. I am unavailable or I would come help. Bottomline you need to get your hardware ready, software installed and test before you do anything. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Wayne Thompson Raw Media Studios 816.679.3865 http://www.rawmediastudios.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Wayne, Do any of the services you mentioned have a free version or option? I've used Adobe Connect through work, but I believe they charged us for it. I definitely agree with your suggestion about setting everything up and testing prior to trying to use it. We have had all sorts of connection issues with Adobe Connect because those who connected hadn't tested their hardware or software installation prior to trying to join the call. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Thompson Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 2:41 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Telecast, Snipe, what ever Joe, You actually have several options. On the high end Ustream, Live Stream or Adobe Connect. A simple webcam and laptop should suffice perhaps hooked up to either a large monitor or a projector. Make sure you are hard wired to the internet as opposed to wireless as this just another point of failure and will be limited by available bandwidth. What this really depends on is how many presenters and viewers. Skype is great for one on one but I highly recommend Google Hangout rather than Skype. Google Hangout will allow infinite viewers and up to 9 presenters I think. But again it really depends on the aforementioned question how many presenters and viewers i.e people just watching from another location other than UMKC. I am unavailable or I would come help. Bottomline you need to get your hardware ready, software installed and test before you do anything. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Wayne Thompson Raw Media Studios 816.679.3865 http://www.rawmediastudios.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll be at both with a telescope. John fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 10:09 AM Subject: [ASKC] school events I've put a couple of school events on the calendar. Red Bridge is Sep 13 and Frank Rushton is October 22. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It is free, but you have to have gmail and a client, Google + hangouts work well. Fraiser Cain is holding virtual star parties with regularity and success with the Hangouts. He is also paid or compensated, I suspect, by google for doing so. He seemed to be pretty vocal early on and I found his postings thru a sponsored ad. He may have done so to promote his magazine as well. thanks Jim http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/ On 8/22/2013 1:00 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > Wayne, > > > > Do any of the services you mentioned have a free version or option? I've > used Adobe Connect through work, but I believe they charged us for it. > > > > I definitely agree with your suggestion about setting everything up and > testing prior to trying to use it. We have had all sorts of connection > issues with Adobe Connect because those who connected hadn't tested their > hardware or software installation prior to trying to join the call. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne > Thompson > Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 2:41 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: Telecast, Snipe, what ever > > > > > > Joe, > > You actually have several options. On the high end Ustream, Live Stream or > Adobe Connect. A simple webcam and laptop should suffice perhaps hooked up > to either a large monitor or a projector. Make sure you are hard wired to > the internet as opposed to wireless as this just another point of failure > and will be limited by available bandwidth. What this really depends on is > how many presenters and viewers. Skype is great for one on one but I highly > recommend Google Hangout rather than Skype. Google Hangout will allow > infinite viewers and up to 9 presenters I think. But again it really depends > on the aforementioned question how many presenters and viewers i.e people > just watching from another location other than UMKC. I am unavailable or I > would come help. Bottomline you need to get your hardware ready, software > installed and test before you do anything. If you have any questions feel > free to contact me. > > Wayne Thompson > > Raw Media Studios > 816.679.3865 > http://www.rawmediastudios.com > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
Cool! A new observing target to hunt down on the September New Moon! - "crazy" Scott ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Brian Skiff" <bas@lowell.edu> To: amastro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:56:10 PM Subject: [amastro] New PN around DT Ser In yet another paper posted to the astro-ph preprint server, Ulisse Munari (mentioned recently in regard to Nova Delphini) and collaborators have identified a planetary nebula in the wide binary system involving DT Ser: http://arxiv.org/abs/1308.3979 Discovery of a planetary nebula surrounding the symbiotic star DT Serpentis This object lies a bit northwest of the Scutum starcloud, so is available for viewing at present. It turns out the categorization as a symbiotic star may not be quite right, but the system is more complex. The PN is clearly associated with IRAS 17592-0126, which has only 25- and 60-micron detections, typical of PNe. The hot central star of the nebula is about mag 16, but the brighter mag 13 companion lies about 3" northeast. The combined light of the two stars is nearly constant over several seasons, so the variable-star designation results from noisy data rather than any large-amplitude variation. Compare the images in the paper with the digitized sky survey to get a feeling for the scale of things as far as the nebula goes. \Brian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just heard Bryan Busby thank Bob Sandy of the ASKC for showing him how to see the ISS tonight. good props for the club.
Joe, I hope all goes well with the live presentation and you draw a lot of interested guests (future club members). -Stu ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>; Dr. Daniel McIntosh <mcintoshdh@...>; "brodwinm@..." <brodwinm@...> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:35 PM Subject: [ASKC] Telecast, Snipe, what ever This Friday night prior to opening the Warko, I would like to see what it would take on our end to initiate a live presentation. I know Mike Stewart did one last year and it has been a goal of mine for about five. I've re-established contact with an old friend who is in laser research for adaptive optics. Dr. Lewis DeSandre has done some work at Kitt Peak as well as other facilities. This is something I have been speaking with Dr. McCarthy and other about at the University of Arizona and Steward Observatory, to bring live presentations to the ASKC. Any one with knowledge of this process is invited to help. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I had trouble sleeping this morning and decided to attempt some photography from right outside the front door. There were quite a few clouds so I had to wait for the right moment but I'm really happy with the result. http://www.danstreit.com/pics/Moon.jpg Specs: 840mm f/11 ISO 1000 3 bracketed exposures (merged in Photoshop and adjusted in Adobe Lightroom) Dan
Gorgeous!!
Martha
Life is not a race but a journey to be savored each step of the way.
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From: "danws6@..." <danws6@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:46 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Moon
I had trouble sleeping this morning and decided to attempt some photography from right outside the front door.
There were quite a few clouds so I had to wait for the right moment but I'm really happy with the result.
http://www.danstreit.com/pics/Moon.jpg
Specs: 840mm f/11 ISO 1000 3 bracketed exposures (merged in Photoshop and adjusted in Adobe Lightroom)
Dan
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Very nice Dan, there is a lot of detail in this image. I hope you don't mind a bit of constructive criticism to make it better. Did you shoot it in RAW? If so, I'll bet you can bring back the detail lost in the highlights, especially around Copernicus, it's a bit too white. If you cut back on the sharpening, the mares will be a little bit smoother. Making adjustments to bring out detail is okay, but it can be over done. You don't need to raise the ISO when shooting the Moon. Keeping the ISO at lower levels will keep any noise down, unless you were trying to keep the exposure short because you weren't tracking. Shooting in the morning hours is usually a good time for this type of photography, because the heat of the day is gone and the seeing is therefore much better than early evening. I'd love to see a full resolution of this image. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "danws6@..." <danws6@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:46 AM Subject: [ASKC] Moon I had trouble sleeping this morning and decided to attempt some photography from right outside the front door. There were quite a few clouds so I had to wait for the right moment but I'm really happy with the result. http://www.danstreit.com/pics/Moon.jpg Specs: 840mm f/11 ISO 1000 3 bracketed exposures (merged in Photoshop and adjusted in Adobe Lightroom) Dan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Tom. I wasn't tracking so I had to keep the exposures short. I went outside with just the tripod, lens and camera. I can't see polaris from my house to get a good polar alignment. Also condensation started forming on my lens within minutes of going outside. I took several shots before realizing that and went inside to let the lens dry, then ran out and took the three raw images which I combined into this picture. I do agree the post processing could have been better, especially around removing highlights. I went back and forth on the sharpening, ultimately deciding to stick with what I had. I'll post a link to the full version when I get home. Thanks for the critique! Dan --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Very nice Dan, there is a lot of detail in this image. I hope you don't mind a bit of constructive criticism to make it better. Did you shoot it in RAW? If so, I'll bet you can bring back the detail lost in the highlights, especially around Copernicus, it's a bit too white. If you cut back on the sharpening, the mares will be a little bit smoother. Making adjustments to bring out detail is okay, but it can be over done. You don't need to raise the ISO when shooting the Moon. Keeping the ISO at lower levels will keep any noise down, unless you were trying to keep the exposure short because you weren't tracking. Shooting in the morning hours is usually a good time for this type of photography, because the heat of the day is gone and the seeing is therefore much better than early evening. I'd love to see a full resolution of this image. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > ________________________________ > From: "danws6@..." <danws6@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:46 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Moon > > > > > I had trouble sleeping this morning and decided to attempt some photography from right outside the front door. > > There were quite a few clouds so I had to wait for the right moment but I'm really happy with the result. > > http://www.danstreit.com/pics/Moon.jpg > > Specs: 840mm f/11 ISO 1000 3 bracketed exposures (merged in Photoshop and adjusted in Adobe Lightroom) > > Dan > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Beautiful! Sent from my iPad On Aug 23, 2013, at 11:46 AM, "danws6@ymail.com" <danws6@...> wrote: > I had trouble sleeping this morning and decided to attempt some photography from right outside the front door. > > There were quite a few clouds so I had to wait for the right moment but I'm really happy with the result. > > http://www.danstreit.com/pics/Moon.jpg > > Specs: 840mm f/11 ISO 1000 3 bracketed exposures (merged in Photoshop and adjusted in Adobe Lightroom) > > Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We have had a death in our family. I will not be able to be at Powell this evening. I apologize for the short notice. If someone could fill in for me, that would be great. Thanks, Darrick
Hi all, The weather is looking very good tonight for Powell for a change so we may get a significant crowd for our public night. Add to that, we will short one team member due to a death in the family. A few extra helpers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Bill Boyle and I hosted a group of about 15 Campfire girls and their parents Friday. A dedicated group, they came from Independence Mo. Early haze and clouds made it tough to see anything, but after 9pm the skies had cleared enough to point out the sky glow from KC and Louisburg, the dipper and north star, and we showed them M-13 through the 30". We also had a few laughs with the changes to the zodiac constellations due to the earth's wobble. Dave Brackey
Dave and Bill, Thanks for the report and thank you for showing everyone a good time at Powell. My hats off to all the Ophiuchans out there as well! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dbrac06 Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2013 12:35 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] August 23 private starparty results Bill Boyle and I hosted a group of about 15 Campfire girls and their parents Friday. A dedicated group, they came from Independence Mo. Early haze and clouds made it tough to see anything, but after 9pm the skies had cleared enough to point out the sky glow from KC and Louisburg, the dipper and north star, and we showed them M-13 through the 30". We also had a few laughs with the changes to the zodiac constellations due to the earth's wobble. Dave Brackey [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am sorry for your loss. I will be there tonight. Dale Cameron Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® II, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For the Powell All-sky camera project, I need an external CD/DVD drive, USB 2.0. Anyone have one around they'd donate to the project? Jason
Can you copy what you need to a USB fob instead? Sent from my iPad On Aug 24, 2013, at 4:56 PM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > For the Powell All-sky camera project, I need an external CD/DVD drive, > USB 2.0. > > Anyone have one around they'd donate to the project? > > Jason > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick,
I'll come & help wherever needed ... laser tours? ... 12" ? .... set up chairs? - headin that way
Mike Sterling
816-616-6475
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From: rhenderson1 <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Aug 24, 2013 10:19 am
Subject: [ASKC] Powell Tonight
Hi all,
The weather is looking very good tonight for Powell for a change so we may get a significant crowd for our public night. Add to that, we will short one team member due to a death in the family.
A few extra helpers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Rick Henderson
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Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the observatory entrance. Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the call that went out for more hands on deck! Joe
Hi Brian, Thanks for the suggestion, the drive is needed to install the OS (WinXP). I've not checked, but I don't think the OS distro will fit on a USB stick. The All-Sky camera software for doing the screen grabs, that Jackie Buecher arranged for from Moon-Glow (ICStars - Fred Bruenjes -- thanks to them both), is only Windows. Roger Gruenke has graciously donated a couple different small single-board industrial-type (extreme temperature rating, for example) computers. They are not, however, very current hardware, the 'better' of the two (came from one of his camera systems from Los Combres (sp?) Observatory) supports Linux, WinXP, and a couple industrial OSs. So, even though WinXP is due to be EOL in March (or thereabouts) next year, using it on the available hardware is the way to proceed, for now. A remaining concern is if the industrial PC, with it's 1.8GHz Pentium® M 745 processor has got enough 'oomph' for the image processing. I suspect it will work OK as the SW calls only for a "modern 1GHz+" processor, and "dual core" for motion detection, which is used for saving images of meteors, bolides, etc. We may not be able to do the meteor part without a more recent computer. Jason. On 8/24/2013 5:48 PM, Brian Tieman wrote: > Can you copy what you need to a USB fob instead? > > Sent from my iPad > > On Aug 24, 2013, at 4:56 PM, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > >> For the Powell All-sky camera project, I need an external CD/DVD drive, >> USB 2.0. >> >> Anyone have one around they'd donate to the project? >> >> Jason >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >
I have one. Not sure if it is 2 or 1. Welcome to it. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jason <bmwjason@...> wrote: > > For the Powell All-sky camera project, I need an external CD/DVD drive, > USB 2.0. > > Anyone have one around they'd donate to the project? > > Jason >
As a matter of fact I have one. I'll check it out when I get home and let you know. On Aug 24, 2013 4:56 PM, "Jason" <bmwjason@...> wrote: > ** > > > For the Powell All-sky camera project, I need an external CD/DVD drive, > USB 2.0. > > Anyone have one around they'd donate to the project? > > Jason > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It WAS a great night, Joe! Alex and I were stunned when we passed by the tree line and saw the entire north parking lot full of cars! Lots of inquisitive people and maybe even a few future ASKC members. Lots of FUN!!! -Scott (and Alex) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:12:35 AM Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the observatory entrance. Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the call that went out for more hands on deck! Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'm back from my bubble blowing trip and wondering who went to Lexington and how the night went? Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Rick Owens, Mike Baker, Carlos Polo & I hosted about 30 people. Weather was nice with a cool breeze keeping the bugs to a minimum. Our only competition was nearby street lights & the Lexington city fair. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Need items, please. Deadline: Tuesday, August 27 Thanks...... Marcia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good. Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to Dale Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who came out to help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott and Alex doing the last couple of presentations as my voice was about to go. A fun and busy night all the way around! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM To: ASKC Yahoo Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the observatory entrance. Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the call that went out for more hands on deck! Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Marcia, I have some astronomy items for sale and would like to list them in the September CM if possible. Should I just post here or send to your email? Thanks. John Gordon ________________________________ From: Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 8:52 PM Subject: [ASKC] September CM Need items, please. Deadline: Tuesday, August 27 Thanks...... Marcia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Brain damage time. Mike Stewart just let me know he wasn't at Powell last Saturday. And you know, it was really Mike Sterling. The stupid part on my behalf is last Saturday I saw Mike Sterling, talked to Mike Sterling, looked through a telescope with Mike Sterling and then typed Mike Stewart's name. Did I run for office again this year? My apologies to both Mikes. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good. Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to Dale Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who came out to help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott and Alex doing the last couple of presentations as my voice was about to go. A fun and busy night all the way around! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM To: ASKC Yahoo Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the observatory entrance. Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the call that went out for more hands on deck! Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
it's good to see others at times, with brain freeze! :)
Mike Sterling
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From: rhenderson1@...
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, Aug 26, 2013 6:21 am
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13
Brain damage time.
Mike Stewart just let me know he wasn't at Powell last Saturday.
And you know, it was really Mike Sterling. The stupid part on my behalf is
last Saturday I saw Mike Sterling, talked to Mike Sterling, looked through a
telescope with Mike Sterling and then typed Mike Stewart's name.
Did I run for office again this year?
My apologies to both Mikes.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick
Henderson
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:05 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13
Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good.
Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to Dale
Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who came out to
help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott and Alex doing the
last couple of presentations as my voice was about to go.
A fun and busy night all the way around!
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>;
[mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com>; ] On Behalf Of
Joseph
Wright
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM
To: ASKC Yahoo
Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13
Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete,
Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at
Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a
great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the
16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl
and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and
mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into the
coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I would
guess that we will have more big crowd nights.
Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red LED
sign giving information on the program mounted near the observatory
entrance.
Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the call
that went out for more hands on deck!
Joe
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I'm sure none of us have ever done that before! By the way, excellent job describing how CCD cameras work at the Astro 101 Saturday night. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@...m Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 10:20 AM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Brain damage time. Mike Stewart just let me know he wasn't at Powell last Saturday. And you know, it was really Mike Sterling. The stupid part on my behalf is last Saturday I saw Mike Sterling, talked to Mike Sterling, looked through a telescope with Mike Sterling and then typed Mike Stewart's name. Did I run for office again this year? My apologies to both Mikes. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:05 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good. Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to Dale Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who came out to help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott and Alex doing the last couple of presentations as my voice was about to go. A fun and busy night all the way around! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM To: ASKC Yahoo Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the observatory entrance. Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the call that went out for more hands on deck! Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yay, its not just me! On Aug 26, 2013 10:46 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Brain damage time. > > Mike Stewart just let me know he wasn't at Powell last Saturday. > > And you know, it was really Mike Sterling. The stupid part on my behalf is > last Saturday I saw Mike Sterling, talked to Mike Sterling, looked through > a > telescope with Mike Sterling and then typed Mike Stewart's name. > > Did I run for office again this year? > > My apologies to both Mikes. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick > Henderson > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 > > Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good. > > Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to Dale > Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who came out to > help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott and Alex doing the > last couple of presentations as my voice was about to go. > > A fun and busy night all the way around! > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf > Of > Joseph > Wright > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM > To: ASKC Yahoo > Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 > > Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, > Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at > Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a > great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the > 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl > and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and > mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into the > coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I would > guess that we will have more big crowd nights. > > Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red LED > sign giving information on the program mounted near the observatory > entrance. > > Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the call > that went out for more hands on deck! > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
No, wait. I meant DAVID STERLING! Right? Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 Yay, its not just me! On Aug 26, 2013 10:46 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Brain damage time. > > Mike Stewart just let me know he wasn't at Powell last Saturday. > > And you know, it was really Mike Sterling. The stupid part on my > behalf is last Saturday I saw Mike Sterling, talked to Mike Sterling, > looked through a telescope with Mike Sterling and then typed Mike > Stewart's name. > > Did I run for office again this year? > > My apologies to both Mikes. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Rick Henderson > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:05 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 > > Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good. > > Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to > Dale Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who > came out to help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott > and Alex doing the last couple of presentations as my voice was about to go. > > A fun and busy night all the way around! > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On > Behalf Of Joseph Wright > Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM > To: ASKC Yahoo > Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 > > Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, > Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at > Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a > great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the > 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl > and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and > mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into > the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I > would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. > > Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red > LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the > observatory entrance. > > Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the > call that went out for more hands on deck! > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
On 8/26/2013 1:23 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > No, wait. I meant DAVID STERLING! Right? Dave's not here. > Rick Henderson > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David > Young > Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:01 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 > > Yay, its not just me! > On Aug 26, 2013 10:46 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Brain damage time. >> >> Mike Stewart just let me know he wasn't at Powell last Saturday. >> >> And you know, it was really Mike Sterling. The stupid part on my >> behalf is last Saturday I saw Mike Sterling, talked to Mike Sterling, >> looked through a telescope with Mike Sterling and then typed Mike >> Stewart's name. >> >> Did I run for office again this year? >> >> My apologies to both Mikes. >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of >> Rick Henderson >> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:05 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 >> >> Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good. >> >> Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to >> Dale Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who >> came out to help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott >> and Alex doing the last couple of presentations as my voice was about to > go. >> A fun and busy night all the way around! >> >> Rick Henderson >> >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> >> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On >> Behalf Of Joseph Wright >> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM >> To: ASKC Yahoo >> Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 >> >> Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, >> Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at >> Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a >> great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the >> 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl >> and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and >> mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into >> the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I >> would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. >> >> Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red >> LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the >> observatory entrance. >> >> Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the >> call that went out for more hands on deck! >> >> Joe >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
I get what you did there..... For you that don't, search youtube for "dave's not here" Jason. On 8/26/2013 5:58 PM, Jim Stephens wrote: > On 8/26/2013 1:23 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: >> No, wait. I meant DAVID STERLING! Right? > Dave's not here. >> Rick Henderson >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David >> Young >> Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 3:01 PM >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 >> >> Yay, its not just me! >> On Aug 26, 2013 10:46 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> Brain damage time. >>> >>> Mike Stewart just let me know he wasn't at Powell last Saturday. >>> >>> And you know, it was really Mike Sterling. The stupid part on my >>> behalf is last Saturday I saw Mike Sterling, talked to Mike Sterling, >>> looked through a telescope with Mike Sterling and then typed Mike >>> Stewart's name. >>> >>> Did I run for office again this year? >>> >>> My apologies to both Mikes. >>> >>> Rick Henderson >>> >>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of >>> Rick Henderson >>> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:05 PM >>> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 >>> >>> Thanks for the report, Joe. Yeah, it was a crazy night, but crazy good. >>> >>> Many thanks to all of our usual team members and an extra thanks to >>> Dale Cameron, Mike Stewart, Pete Jafferis, Scott and Alex Kranz who >>> came out to help on a very busy night. I definitely appreciate Scott >>> and Alex doing the last couple of presentations as my voice was about to >> go. >>> A fun and busy night all the way around! >>> >>> Rick Henderson >>> >>> From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> >>> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On >>> Behalf Of Joseph Wright >>> Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:13 AM >>> To: ASKC Yahoo >>> Subject: [ASKC] Public Night Report 08/24/13 >>> >>> Magnificent 7, um Team 7 and our additional ASKC members (Dale, Pete, >>> Mike, Scott, Miss Alex, Paul M...?). had an awesome public night at >>> Powell complete with an almost AWOL leader. Our OD, Steve King, did a >>> great job manning the big gun (30") while other members used the >>> 16"/12.5" and personal scopes in the field. In attendance were a Girl >>> and Boy Scout troop. Over 250 people were onsite for clear skies and >>> mild temperatures with a gentle breeze. This brought in $1,120 into >>> the coffers of the ASKC. Given the weather we have had this summer, I >>> would guess that we will have more big crowd nights. >>> >>> Steve continues doing a wonderful job of OD and had a scrolling, red >>> LED sign giving information on the program mounted near the >>> observatory entrance. >>> >>> Many THANKS to Team 7 and especially to our members who heeded the >>> call that went out for more hands on deck! >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >>> >>> >>> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >
I have no experience with 2" eyepieces. I am trying to stay 1.25" in eyepieces and focusers and diagonals to keep the costs down. However, I would like to get a long focal length(30-40mm), wide field(70-100*) eyepiece for my f/10 SCT. These are only available in 2" barrels or sometimes a 1.25/2" barrel configuration. Would it be mostly a waste to purchase a 2" eyepiece and then use it through a 1.25" focuser? Or would I still enjoy most of the benefits of the wide field and the long focal length? (I have a 14mm Delos, bought w/Christmas $$$, and really like it) thanks, Grant Miller Warrensburg
Why not just buy a 2" diagonal for the SCT. These usually come with a 1.25" adapter, so you could still use the 1.25" eyepieces, but when a 2" eyepiece is used, the "plug adapter" is just removed. I had this on my 10" SCT years ago, and allowed a variety of eyepieces to be used. By using the 1.25" barrel of a 2" eyepiece on an 1.25" diagonal, to me would be defeating the purpose and probably would be restricting the field of view. Just my 2 pence worth. Rob Robinson --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "mllrgrnt" <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > I have no experience with 2" eyepieces. > > I am trying to stay 1.25" in eyepieces and focusers and diagonals to keep the costs down. However, I would like to get a long focal length(30-40mm), wide field(70-100*) eyepiece for my f/10 SCT. These are only available in 2" barrels or sometimes a 1.25/2" barrel configuration. > > Would it be mostly a waste to purchase a 2" eyepiece and then use it through a 1.25" focuser? Or would I still enjoy most of the benefits of the wide field and the long focal length? > (I have a 14mm Delos, bought w/Christmas $$$, and really like it) > > thanks, > Grant Miller > Warrensburg >
One other reason for buying a 2" diagonal is that I found out the hard way that my Meade 1.25" diagonal couldn't always hold a 2" eyepiece with adapter without twisting around and sometimes falling out completely to the ground. I only let that happen once before I bought the 2" diagonal and have been happy with it. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of SC285 Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:20 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: 2" in a 1.25? Why not just buy a 2" diagonal for the SCT. These usually come with a 1.25" adapter, so you could still use the 1.25" eyepieces, but when a 2" eyepiece is used, the "plug adapter" is just removed. I had this on my 10" SCT years ago, and allowed a variety of eyepieces to be used. By using the 1.25" barrel of a 2" eyepiece on an 1.25" diagonal, to me would be defeating the purpose and probably would be restricting the field of view. Just my 2 pence worth. Rob Robinson --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "mllrgrnt" <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > I have no experience with 2" eyepieces. > > I am trying to stay 1.25" in eyepieces and focusers and diagonals to keep the costs down. However, I would like to get a long focal length(30-40mm), wide field(70-100*) eyepiece for my f/10 SCT. These are only available in 2" barrels or sometimes a 1.25/2" barrel configuration. > > Would it be mostly a waste to purchase a 2" eyepiece and then use it through a 1.25" focuser? Or would I still enjoy most of the benefits of the wide field and the long focal length? > (I have a 14mm Delos, bought w/Christmas $$$, and really like it) > > thanks, > Grant Miller > Warrensburg > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Below is a question just posted on our Facebook ASKC site. I'd like to give him an answer where a group or person in need would benefit from his generosity. Suggestions? I have 2 telescopes -one terrestrial, on celestial. They were made for me by my brother, who once did slide shows for the observatory in Chicago. I need to clean out the basement, and I need to donate these scopes and lenses to someone who might use them. Got any suggestions? Thanks, Cindy Chesley
Does anyone know how do I get a log in for http://askc-2.org site to see availability of the scope fro key holder reservations? Thanks! IGGY [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
CLEAR does (or did) some astronomy classes out at JCCC for developmentally disabled adults. They may be interested. I'll see if I can find a contact number. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > > Below is a question just posted on our Facebook ASKC site. I'd like to give him an answer where a group or person in need would benefit from his generosity. Suggestions? > > I have 2 telescopes -one terrestrial, on celestial. They were made for me by my brother, who once did slide shows for the observatory in Chicago. I need to clean out the basement, and I need to donate these scopes and lenses to someone who might use them. Got any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley >
Of course Chuck Ruehe will always take optics to Africa for his Telescopes to Tanzania project. That might be the correct spelling of his name:-) On Aug 29, 2013 3:30 PM, "CindyYahoo" <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > ** > > > Below is a question just posted on our Facebook ASKC site. I'd like to > give him an answer where a group or person in need would benefit from his > generosity. Suggestions? > > I have 2 telescopes -one terrestrial, on celestial. They were made for me > by my brother, who once did slide shows for the observatory in Chicago. I > need to clean out the basement, and I need to donate these scopes and > lenses to someone who might use them. Got any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I could get one of them to a location where it would be put to good use. Need more info about size. --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngmdavid@...> wrote: Of course Chuck Ruehe will always take optics to Africa for his Telescopes to Tanzania project. That might be the correct spelling of his name:-) On Aug 29, 2013 3:30 PM, "CindyYahoo" < cindylchesley@... > wrote: > ** > > > Below is a question just posted on our Facebook ASKC site. I'd like to > give him an answer where a group or person in need would benefit from his > generosity. Suggestions? > > I have 2 telescopes -one terrestrial, on celestial. They were made for me > by my brother, who once did slide shows for the observatory in Chicago. I > need to clean out the basement, and I need to donate these scopes and > lenses to someone who might use them. Got any suggestions? > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We could use a person to be responsible for opening and closing the Warko along with some additional help since school has started. Please let me know ASAP about the first part so I can plan my transportation tomorrow. Thanks, Joe
Joe, I am available with a key for tomorrow night. It is time I got back to the roof. I'll be there at 7:30 or 7:45 pm. Sure need others to come though . . . I am ignorant of the 14". Denise On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > We could use a person to be responsible for opening and closing the > Warko along with some additional help since school has started. > > Please let me know ASAP about the first part so I can plan my > transportation tomorrow. > > Thanks, > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Denise: Great. I hope some others reply and show. We are not planning to be there. Babysitting duty. Thanks very much. Joe
Below is a couple of excerpts with contact information concerning the Sept. 18th event. I know John Fitzgerald and David Neuenschwander have already volunteered for this event. Did I miss anyone? Bueller? Thanks, Joe ********************************************************** Joe � lisa.latas@... Hello! I hope you can help me out. I am with the Red Bridge Elementary School (Center District) PTA. We want to have a Star Gazing Picnic for our school families on September 13 and we�re hoping someone from the observatory or the Astronomical Society would be able to come and help us understand what we are seeing. The invitation will be open to all enrolled students and their families (~ 260 kids last year) to bring their telescopes and picnic baskets up to the school. We have never done this before so I really have no way to predict the turnout. I also am not sure how much we will be able to see given some amount of light pollution and potential for weather, clouds, etc. I would be happy to see if the PTA can put a line item in our budget to donate funds to the ASKC in grateful recognition of the group�s participation in our event? I cannot promise anything, or that it would be very much, but I am certainly happy to ask. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks, Lisa Latas VP Fundraising and Community Events / Red Bridge PTA 816-213-0302 (cell)
Larry Lebofsky sent the message below out to the Girl Scout Trainers that attend UA's Astronomy Camp. I thought I would pass it along here for those of us who work with or have events with kids. The GSA has approved a patch for this event. If you would like more information, let me know. Joe Hello Again: This October 12 (a Saturday) is International Observe the Moon Night, InOMN. http://observethemoonnight.org/about/ We now have an official event here in Tucson on the U. Arizona Mall and will have observing, speakers, and activities, including Girl Scout participation. We also just got official word that we have a Girl Scout patch that has been approved by GSUSA! We are already signing up girls who will participate in the event that night and also in prior Moon-watching activities. We really would like to see as many of you as possible participate in this either for just that night or for a longer period of time. The New Moon is the first week of September and again in the first week of October, so there are two chances to make observations of the Moon in the early evening. I think that it would be great for girls from all over the US to share their observations so they can see what the Moon looks like from different locations. I will soon be sending out ideas for what kinds of observations to make and other activities that you can do: sketching the Moon, poetry, etc. I order to know who is going to be doing this and so that I do not flood everyone with emails about this project, please email me (a few of you responded to the previous email) and I will send you more information about what we are doing in Tucson. And please take pictures!!! Also, since we have an approved patch, I can give you the email of the company that is making the patch so that you can modify it for your own councils. I think that this can be a fun activity even if for only the one day/night. I will be sending out a simple observing log as well as a few other activities and links to other activities. I will also send out the information on how to obtain patches through the company that Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona works with. They have already gotten permission for the design from GSUSA. Larry
Joe, I will be there. John ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:42 PM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Friday Need Opener/Closer We could use a person to be responsible for opening and closing the Warko along with some additional help since school has started. Please let me know ASAP about the first part so I can plan my transportation tomorrow. Thanks, Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks John.
Some old guy plans to show up too. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 8:52 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Denise: > > Great. I hope some others reply and show. We are not planning to be > there. Babysitting duty. > > Thanks very much. > > Joe > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Story from today's paper highlights new research on black holes. Link to the abstract is below the news article. I suppose one requires a subscription to read the full text. Mike Scientists Shed New Light on Black Holes August 30, 2013 Astronomers say they may have solved a cosmic mystery: why gravitational monsters known as black holes are inept at swallowing their prey. A black hole can form in space when a large star dies and its matter gets crunched into a much smaller volume. The resulting gravitational pull is so great that even light can't escape. Given this power, one theory was that black holes indiscriminately consumed everything that passed within their reach. However, scientists recently observed that this scenario isn't always the case-and they now believe they understand why. "We found that when matter flows toward a black hole, more than 99% of it is ejected" away from it, said Q. Daniel Wang, astrophysicist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, who led a team that cracked the mystery. Scientists had plenty of theories about how black holes worked, but few facts based on observations. A black hole's gravitational force can be measured by X-ray emissions, which show the amount of heat generated. When researchers had previously looked at black holes' X-ray signals, they were surprisingly faint, suggesting that black holes weren't generating large amounts of energy in the form of radiation. The latest research provides an answer based on actual data from a space-borne X-ray telescope, known as Chandra, operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Dr. Wang's data, published Thursday in the journal Science, were collected for nearly five weeks, with Chandra aimed at the massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. One observation was that the distribution of hot gas streaming toward the Milky Way's black hole matched the distribution patterns of hundreds of young, hot stars orbiting the black hole. This is significant because it indicates that the hot gas had been blown off from the stars in the direction of the black hole. "No one has observed this connection before," said Dr. Wang. Astronomers knew that gas falling toward a black hole got hotter and should glow. So they had been puzzled to see the area around the Milky Way black hole glowing less than expected. Dr. Wang's team has now shown that more than 99% of the gas streaming toward the Milky Way black hole is being repelled, which explains why radiation from the black hole was faint. --------------------------------------------- The Galaxy Center in X-rays At the center of our Galaxy there is a black hole 4-million-fold more massive than the Sun. Wang et al. (p. <http://www.sciencemag.org/lookup/doi/10.1126/science.1240755> 981; see the Perspective by <http://www.sciencemag.org/lookup/doi/10.1126/science.1243115> Schnittman) report x-ray data on the accretion flow around this supermassive black hole, revealing how it interacts with its surroundings. The data rule out the possibility that the quiescent (that is, flare-free) x-rays observed are produced by coronal emission from a population of stars at the center of the Galaxy and also rule out the possibility that there is a pure radiatively inefficient accretion flow with no outflows. http://www.sciencemag.org/content/341/6149/981 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I just booked a private night for a "space nerd" ( his words) that wants to propose to his girlfriend at the observatory. The duty pair already has a night so we'll need a couple of volunteers for this one. Please get back to me asap. I'll be out of the country or I'd jump on the chance to do it. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Isn't the 27th the KCPT night? --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > I just booked a private night for a "space nerd" ( his words) that wants to > propose to his girlfriend at the observatory. The duty pair already has a > night so we'll need a couple of volunteers for this one. Please get back to > me asap. I'll be out of the country or I'd jump on the chance to do it. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Dear Warko Staff and Helpers: We can expect students to start trickling up to the roof for various observing requirements. Some things to remember when working with the students and to some extent the public: 1) The astronomy lecture and lab are two different classes. However, I think they have the same observing requirements. The physics students only need to make two observations and the professor doesn't care if the are the same type of object. What a shame! Typically, you, the staff astronomer, may have to get this information out of them. 2) Use leading questions. Don't just say "do you see the gray ring...." when a person is at the eyepiece. Ask them to describe what they are seeing to you or the next person in line. I often say, "explain it to me as if I were blind." Don't forget about explaining adverted vision and how to focus the telescopes. Stress to them to take their time at the eyepiece. 3) Remind them of how to observe and what to ask themselves. Does it have shape and what shape is it? Does it have color? It is bright or dim? Can you resolve (explain resolve) any individual objects or features? It is beautiful? While this is an objective question, see what they think. 3b) Add any thing I forgot about observing tips. 3c) Check their work. It doesn't have to be perfect or beautiful, but it shouldn't be a bunch of BS! If they did a BS job, send them back to the eyepiece, I have. The student drew the Jovian Moons as if he/she were above Jupiter's pole and put them in four quadrants....I claimed shenanigan. You will be asked to initial or sign their reports. Yes, you get to make your mark. 4) Don't just give them accurate Azimuth and Altitude numbers. Show how they can determine them to about 5. There are a lot of adults that visit the roof that don't have a clue about directions. Use the laptops. The Compaq (white) has TheSky and the other unit has Stellarium. 5) Don't be afraid to push the power of the eyepiece on the scopes. It may help with viewing and there is a light pollution filter in the black eyepiece case. 6) Don't have an answer to their question, ask a fellowastronomer or look in the books provided at the observatory. 7) Pizza 51 will deliver to the roof. They store phone numbers. So, when I call in, they ask if it is coming to the roof. The Cow Town is good. 8) Have fun, really! The regulars have learned names, places or origin, schooling and more about our regular, repeat visitors to the Warko. Some of you maybe thinking I am asking a hell of a lot from the volunteer staff. No, well a little bit. What I ask is for YOU to share what you have a passion for and have a good time. Most importantly, I am asking you to help shape young minds about how they think and to get some pleasure out of astronomy. If you bring personal items (purses and such) up to the roof, place them inside the 16" telescope enclosure and put the door back on, but don't lock it. So, take it easy, have a good time, look at the planets with the best scope in the Greater Kansas City Area and share with follow ASKCers and the public. Sincerely, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You are correct. I went back through some emails and Rick had a note in there that he had changed a reservation it didn't get on the calendar. Thanks for the heads up. I have it corrected now. I'll arrange a different night for Mr. Romance. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 9:38 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > ** > > > Isn't the 27th the KCPT night? > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > I just booked a private night for a "space nerd" ( his words) that wants > to > > propose to his girlfriend at the observatory. The duty pair already has a > > night so we'll need a couple of volunteers for this one. Please get back > to > > me asap. I'll be out of the country or I'd jump on the chance to do it. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
For sale, OBO, or for free. I just need to get this no longer used item out of the garage. Cabela's Deluxe Shower Shelter (Item IK-530545 is current model and almost exactly like it) bought before we had outdoor shower at DSS. 4'6" x 4'6" base, nice outfit for camping. Used once or twice as a shower shelter, once with observing table in it. Then I got a bigger observing table and it did not fit this shelter. A bit futzy to set up, but this may be just the thing you want for an observing table dew cover, porta-potti shelter, shower shelter, or whatever creative use you can devise. I have all the parts, and they actually fit in the bag!!! List $149, currently on sale at Cabela's for $104.99. Check Cabelas description at: http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search_catalog_command.cmd?fromProductSearch=true&item1=IK-530545 I would like to get this well-made item to someone who can use it and clear up a bit of space. I will deliver to board meeting , general meeting, or Powell or Warco or dark sky site if I am otherwise going. Best offer in the next week gets it. If two offers of same amount (or free!) first to contact me gets it. Otherwise it is off to Goodwill or some such. Kathy Machin email at: kmachin@...
For student observing project for astronomy lab and lecture, unique means object not type. So, a student can use more than one OC, GC, Planet, Galaxy... Unique refers to source object not by type. Also, a family (couple?) is visiting from Springfield, MO tonight. Just spoke with them on the phone. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thank you Pete and David for catching this, but I guess we could have the guy propose on KCPT public television with an emphasis on PUBLIC. Rick -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:29 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: private night September 27 You are correct. I went back through some emails and Rick had a note in there that he had changed a reservation it didn't get on the calendar. Thanks for the heads up. I have it corrected now. I'll arrange a different night for Mr. Romance. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 9:38 AM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > ** > > > Isn't the 27th the KCPT night? > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > I just booked a private night for a "space nerd" ( his words) that > > wants > to > > propose to his girlfriend at the observatory. The duty pair already > > has a night so we'll need a couple of volunteers for this one. > > Please get back > to > > me asap. I'll be out of the country or I'd jump on the chance to do it. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks guys. It just so happens that I was about to order a new diagonal anyway. My old one was simply wearing out, stripped threads, etc.(too many public nights?). But you should know that you are "setting me up" for failure. What's going to keep me from wanting MORE 2" eyepieces now!? That's going to require some self discipline and the better half's watchful eye. Ordered a 2" Celestron diagonal with XLT enhanced coatings for $139(or less w/the Cloudynights discount) from Astronomics and a 72 degree Williams Optics 40mm for $118 from Optcorp. Wondering if I should have stuck with 99% reflectivity dielectric diagonal, but the Celestron appears to be high quality construction for the price and 96+% reflectivity. Dielectric more durable? I went with the W.O. because of: 1. price 2. I like 72 degrees and 3. my f/10 doesn't demand extreme quality eyepieces. Now if I ever get that medium-big dob... Grant C8 --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > One other reason for buying a 2" diagonal is that I found out the hard way > that my Meade 1.25" diagonal couldn't always hold a 2" eyepiece with adapter > without twisting around and sometimes falling out completely to the ground. > I only let that happen once before I bought the 2" diagonal and have been > happy with it. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@...m] On Behalf Of SC285 > Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:20 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: 2" in a 1.25? > > > > > > Why not just buy a 2" diagonal for the SCT. > These usually come with a 1.25" adapter, so you could still use the 1.25" > eyepieces, but when a 2" eyepiece is used, the "plug adapter" is just > removed. I had this on my 10" SCT years ago, and allowed a variety of > eyepieces to be used. By using the 1.25" barrel of a 2" eyepiece on an 1.25" > diagonal, to me would be defeating the purpose and probably would be > restricting the field of view. > Just my 2 pence worth. > > Rob Robinson > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , "mllrgrnt" > <mllrgrnt@> wrote: > > > > I have no experience with 2" eyepieces. > > > > I am trying to stay 1.25" in eyepieces and focusers and diagonals to keep > the costs down. However, I would like to get a long focal length(30-40mm), > wide field(70-100*) eyepiece for my f/10 SCT. These are only available in 2" > barrels or sometimes a 1.25/2" barrel configuration. > > > > Would it be mostly a waste to purchase a 2" eyepiece and then use it > through a 1.25" focuser? Or would I still enjoy most of the benefits of the > wide field and the long focal length? > > (I have a 14mm Delos, bought w/Christmas $$$, and really like it) > > > > thanks, > > Grant Miller > > Warrensburg > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Jay, yesterday I asked him for more details on the two scopes and am waiting on a reply back. I agree...kind of hard to find a new home for them until we get a better idea of how large they are and in what condition. I'll let everyone know once I do. Until then I kind of consider this request on hold due to we don't have enough info yet. But am very glad we have a few options out there for him. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Aug 29, 2013, at 6:25 PM, <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > I could get one of them to a location where it would be put to good use. Need more info about size. --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngmdavid@...> wrote: Of course Chuck Ruehe will always take optics to Africa for his Telescopes > to Tanzania project. That might be the correct spelling of his name:-) > On Aug 29, 2013 3:30 PM, "CindyYahoo" < cindylchesley@... > wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Below is a question just posted on our Facebook ASKC site. I'd like to > > give him an answer where a group or person in need would benefit from his > > generosity. Suggestions? > > > > I have 2 telescopes -one terrestrial, on celestial. They were made for me > > by my brother, who once did slide shows for the observatory in Chicago. I > > need to clean out the basement, and I need to donate these scopes and > > lenses to someone who might use them. Got any suggestions? > > > > Thanks, > > Cindy Chesley > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well it looks like the yahoo code writers are once again trying to justify their existence by "improving" things. Now we are trying to make a new instruction page so new members can get onto the group. This is just a test message from a made up person I'm using to test things.
Well David Young was able to create a new account using the name Michael Young and set up an account. Since I know the guy well I bought his line of bs and approved him right away:-) The screen Michael sees is not the same screen David sees. What the #$@% have they done? A search of the yahoo groups will NOT find the ASKC egroup. It will find comets and neos but not ASKC. If you follow the old instructions and go to http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/askc/ it will get you to a strange new page and will insert neo into the url line. I see a blue header of what looks like test tubes. Would one of you guys or gals make up a name and create a yahoo account and then try to get to the askc egroup and apply. Send me an email using your normal email to let me know what name you used and I'll approve the app. --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <avidastro@...> wrote: Well it looks like the yahoo code writers are once again trying to justify their existence by "improving" things. Now we are trying to make a new instruction page so new members can get onto the group. This is just a test message from a made up person I'm using to test things.
I brought up a private browser session in firefox and put in ASKC. I put in http://groups.yahoo.com/ this turned up: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/AICPOWEL/info No idea why it finds that and not the original group. I'd also expect some hits on the imaging group, since it mentions ASKC prominently many ways. jim On 8/30/2013 1:45 PM, avidastro@... wrote: > Well David Young was able to create a new account using the name Michael Young and set up an account. Since I know the guy well I bought his line of bs and approved him right away:-) The screen Michael sees is not the same screen David sees. What the #$@% have they done? A search of the yahoo groups will NOT find the ASKC egroup. It will find comets and neos but not ASKC. If you follow the old instructions and go to http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/askc/ it will get you to a strange new page and will insert neo into the url line. I see a blue header of what looks like test tubes. Would one of you guys or gals make up a name and create a yahoo account and then try to get to the askc egroup and apply. Send me an email using your normal email to let me know what name you used and I'll approve the app. --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <avidastro@...> wrote: Well it looks like the yahoo code writers are once again trying to justify their existence by "improving" things. Now we are trying to make a new instruction page so new members can get onto the group. This is just a test message from a made up person I'm using to test things. > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
try setting up a "ghost" account with a different name and I'll approve it right way. They see if you can get to the askc egroup page. Send me a separate email telling me what your "ghost" account name is. I'll delete the test accounts when we figure out how to make things work for new members. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 4:05 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > I brought up a private browser session in firefox and put in ASKC. > > I put in http://groups.yahoo.com/ > > this turned up: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/AICPOWEL/info > > No idea why it finds that and not the original group. I'd also expect > some hits on the imaging group, since it mentions ASKC prominently many > ways. > > jim > > > On 8/30/2013 1:45 PM, avidastro@... wrote: > > Well David Young was able to create a new account using the name Michael > Young and set up an account. Since I know the guy well I bought his line of > bs and approved him right away:-) The screen Michael sees is not the same > screen David sees. What the #$@% have they done? A search of the yahoo > groups will NOT find the ASKC egroup. It will find comets and neos but not > ASKC. If you follow the old instructions and go to > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/askc/ it will get you to a strange new > page and will insert neo into the url line. I see a blue header of what > looks like test tubes. Would one of you guys or gals make up a name and > create a yahoo account and then try to get to the askc egroup and > apply. Send me an email using your normal email to let me know what name > you used and I'll approve the app. --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, > <avidastro@...> wrote: Well it looks like the yahoo code writers are once > again trying to justify their existence by "improving" things. Now we are > trying to make a new instruction page so new members can get onto the > group. This is just a test message from a made up person I'm using to test > things. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@...> Date: Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 5:52 PM Subject: Star Party To: askc_powell_reservations@... Hello, My name is Shanna Beyer and I am working on my Girl Scout Gold Award. I am planning on hosting a star party on October 12th and talked to Leif Bahl today who offered his and his fiance's telescope for the event. I was wondering if other individuals would be willing to come and help with the star party. Anything would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Shanna Beyer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Well, I'm sure Scott won't believe this, but I am at the DSS and I'm actually working on an observing award! The skies are very nice, very clear, no clouds and fairly steady skies. It's 75 degrees now, with a slight breeze out of the south. Darrick, Steve and about 4 or 5 others are here and we're enjoying the night. So, to carry on what Scott would say if he were writing this, come on down! It's only a little after 1:30 AM! Rick Henderson And yes, I actually remembered which end of my telescope to look through.
I thought it would be hot on the roof last night but a nice breeze made is almost pleasant. For a while the 6 of us outnumbered the guests though. I think we wound up with less than 30 for the night. It's getting hard for old eyes to find things down there. Fortunately Richard and John are good at spotting things in the light pollution:-) I'm getting to the point I have to use the Columbian system more and more. Just wander around in the general direction until you stumble onto something. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:38 AM, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Well, I'm sure Scott won't believe this, but I am at the DSS and I'm > actually working on an observing award! > > The skies are very nice, very clear, no clouds and fairly steady skies. > It's 75 degrees now, with a slight breeze out of the south. Darrick, Steve > and about 4 or 5 others are here and we're enjoying the night. > > So, to carry on what Scott would say if he were writing this, come on > down! It's only a little after 1:30 AM! > > Rick Henderson > > And yes, I actually remembered which end of my telescope to look through. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone planning on being at the DSS Monday night? Looks like a break in the heat and clouds. Ed
I am planning to be there sat&sun. Steve and David B are down there. A couple new members are coming tonight. It's hot when you arrive but once the sun goes down the temp drops fairly nice and by 10 it was comfortable. Bring some bug spray. Darrick
Kathy and I plan on being there Mon. on? -----Original Message----- From: edwiley@... Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:14 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DDS Monday Anyone planning on being at the DSS Monday night? Looks like a break in the heat and clouds. Ed ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
My e-mail is changing from vaught701@... to nancylvaught@gmail.com I am going Google Fiber. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
He had about 85 tonight and collected $432. We had extra man-made "nebulosity" with the tractor pull next door. In addition to all of team #1being present, David Young, John Fitzgerald and Jay Manifold helped out. Thanks everybody for the great job. Carroll Iorg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
One of our members has a Meade ETX 90 with autostar for sale. You can contact him at the address indicated below. I'll post a photo he included in the yahoo group photo area. Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: JB Strong <jbstrong51@...> Date: Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 10:26 AM Subject: To: youngmdavid@... How can I advertise for sale a Meade ETX 90 with Autostar? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ASKC group. File : /ASKC Cosmic Messenger/2013 Cosmic Messenger/2013SeptemberCM2.pdf Uploaded by : dyoung8us <dyoung8us@...> Description : September 2013 Cosmic Messenger You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ASKC/files/ASKC%20Cosmic%20Messenger/2013%20Cosmic%20Messenger/2013SeptemberCM2.pdf To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.html Regards, dyoung8us <dyoung8us@...>
Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: JB Strong <jbstrong51@...> Date: Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM Subject: ETX 90 Autostar To: youngmdavid@... I may have sent by Outlook and Gmail. Please use this gmail address. ETX 90 Autostar $450.00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I uploaded the image to the yahoo photo area for J B Strong's ETX for sale Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
OK thanks, I might go tonight, but Monday looks super from the forecast. Ed --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <gmachin@...> wrote: Kathy and I plan on being there Mon. on? -----Original Message----- From: edwiley@... Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:14 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DDS Monday Anyone planning on being at the DSS Monday night? Looks like a break in the heat and clouds. Ed ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X # of nights on site? thanks, Grant
Thanks for the report, Carroll. I have your information recorded in the log. I'll be the Tractor Nebula was also one of the loudest you've ever seen. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carroll Iorg Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:11 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Team #1 report from public night @Powell 8/31 He had about 85 tonight and collected $432. We had extra man-made "nebulosity" with the tractor pull next door. In addition to all of team #1being present, David Young, John Fitzgerald and Jay Manifold helped out. Thanks everybody for the great job. Carroll Iorg [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > ** > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X # > of nights on site? > > thanks, > Grant > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X # > > of nights on site? > > > > thanks, > > Grant > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Yes, this was a noisy "nebula". Carroll Iorg On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Thanks for the report, Carroll. I have your information recorded in the > log. > > I'll be the Tractor Nebula was also one of the loudest you've ever seen. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Carroll Iorg > Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:11 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Team #1 report from public night @Powell 8/31 > > > He had about 85 tonight and collected $432. We had extra man-made > "nebulosity" with the tractor pull next door. > > In addition to all of team #1being present, David Young, John Fitzgerald > and Jay Manifold helped out. Thanks everybody for the great job. > > Carroll Iorg > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A change of plan. Looks like Tue. afternoon 9/3. Gil
That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. Signed, The Kind-Hearted Registrar Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X # > > of nights on site? > > > > thanks, > > Grant > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Orion 120mm X 1000mm refractor on German equatorial with electric ra, dec and focus Full size white light solar filter. photo in photo area (Davids solar) note the home made counter weight shaft may be replaced with the factory one if I can find the darn thing. It must be around here somewhere. I used to hang onto telescopes but they started to pile up. I've never been able to look through more than one at a time so I've decided to continue culling the herd I've used this scope once at night and twice for solar. I have a 14.5" Starmaster that I use exclusively for night time and a double stack Solar Max H alpha so I don't need this refractor sitting in the cabinet with the Questar, Astroscan and two other reflectors. If you don't have a 5 or 6 thousand dollars laying about for a nice H Alpha set up this will do until you hit the lottery. Hmmmm.. I have a Lumicon H-Alpha loaned out at the moment or I'dtry it out with this scope. Its the same kind of filter we used on the 4" refractor that used to mount on the pier in the gravel south east of the dome. I'll bet some of you wondered why that pier is out there. hmmmm... some more. Might that filter just might work. If you buy the scope you can have it too. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
We are running out of room on the yahoo site. I intend to delete all copies of the General Meeting and Board of Directors minutes in the very near future. I would also like to delete some of the old photos in photo area but hesitate to do too much messing with someone else's creations. Please do some clean up in there for me. Please let me know what you think should be archived from the file area. We could store some of the stuff on cd or flash drive if it seems really necessary to preserve it. We need the space! Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow...
David, If you're talking about the ASKC Yahoo File area, I just checked and it said we're only using 100 MB of 2 GB total. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 12:11 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] yahoo group site We are running out of room on the yahoo site. I intend to delete all copies of the General Meeting and Board of Directors minutes in the very near future. I would also like to delete some of the old photos in photo area but hesitate to do too much messing with someone else's creations. Please do some clean up in there for me. Please let me know what you think should be archived from the file area. We could store some of the stuff on cd or flash drive if it seems really necessary to preserve it. We need the space! Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I've been busy. There's a lot more room than there used to be. The photo area had some room now too but there's still a lot of crap. On Sep 2, 2013 1:22 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > David, > > If you're talking about the ASKC Yahoo File area, I just checked and it > said > we're only using 100 MB of 2 GB total. > > Rick Henderson > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > David > Young > Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 12:11 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] yahoo group site > > We are running out of room on the yahoo site. I intend to delete all copies > of the General Meeting and Board of Directors minutes in the very near > future. > > I would also like to delete some of the old photos in photo area but > hesitate to do too much messing with someone else's creations. Please do > some clean up in there for me. > > Please let me know what you think should be archived from the file area. We > could store some of the stuff on cd or flash drive if it seems really > necessary to preserve it. > > We need the space! > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Who is this? -"crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have all of the minutes downloaded from the Files Area. I don't see where we are running out of room. We are using 100MB out of 2GB. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 12:11 PM Subject: [ASKC] yahoo group site We are running out of room on the yahoo site. I intend to delete all copies of the General Meeting and Board of Directors minutes in the very near future. I would also like to delete some of the old photos in photo area but hesitate to do too much messing with someone else's creations. Please do some clean up in there for me. Please let me know what you think should be archived from the file area. We could store some of the stuff on cd or flash drive if it seems really necessary to preserve it. We need the space! Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I have to add (talked to Denise) that the late fee only applies to the PRIMARY attendee. Not any others that come with them. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:35 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. Signed, The Kind-Hearted Registrar Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X # > > of nights on site? > > > > thanks, > > Grant > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I believe it's Mike Gurba. He posted his cool weather photo (with the same message) on our FB page as well. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 2, 2013, at 1:52 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Who is this? > > -"crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@gmail.com> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Jackie, Our check is in the mail! No late fee for us.. Gil and Kathy -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Beucher Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:34 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. Signed, The Kind-Hearted Registrar Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X # > > of nights on site? > > > > thanks, > > Grant > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Coordinators... Can you give us an official count as of right now? - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Kathy" <kmachin@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 16:24:27 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee Jackie, Our check is in the mail! No late fee for us.. Gil and Kathy -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Beucher Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:34 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. Signed, The Kind-Hearted Registrar Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X # > > of nights on site? > > > > thanks, > > Grant > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I'll be mailing mine out on Tuesday. Should I add Leif's meals to my registration? Or is there a separate form for vendors? I don't think he's heard anything back yet on how vendors are suppose to register. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:35 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Coordinators... > > Can you give us an official count as of right now? > > > - "crazy" Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Kathy" <kmachin@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 16:24:27 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > Jackie, > Our check is in the mail! > No late fee for us.. > Gil and Kathy > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jackie Beucher > Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:34 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you > want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar > would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. > > > > Signed, > > The Kind-Hearted Registrar > > Jackie > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > mllrgrnt > Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > > > Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, > but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at > the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. > > Grant > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young > <youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> >> Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything >> about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! >> >> Sent via Gmail from David Young >> >> >> On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X > # >>> of nights on site? >>> >>> thanks, >>> Grant >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
It is. New member and willing to help out at DSS for maintenance. Meeting him tomorrow to show mowing and such. Darrick --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <cindylchesley@...> wrote: I believe it's Mike Gurba. He posted his cool weather photo (with the same message) on our FB page as well. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 2, 2013, at 1:52 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Who is this? > > -"crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "excellentpursuit" < excellentpursuit@... > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Stupid question that I'm sure has already been answered but please bear with me... When is the official start time of the picnic on 9/28? Thanks, Cindy Chesley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Four PM and we will be setting up on the east side of the observatory to try and take advantage of the shade trees. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 5:21 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Picnic Start Time Question Stupid question that I'm sure has already been answered but please bear with me... When is the official start time of the picnic on 9/28? Thanks, Cindy Chesley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Taken Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.flickr.com/photos/83448361@N00/sets/72157635349847669/show
How do we get signed up for the DSS Internet in time for the HOASP? There is an annual fee and just need to know who to send the check to and for how much. Thanks, Cindy Chesley
Jim Ketchum handles that for us. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:29 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > ** > > > How do we get signed up for the DSS Internet in time for the HOASP? There > is an annual fee and just need to know who to send the check to and for how > much. > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
According to the newsletter set up starts at 4:00 and the start time is 5:00. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 5:20 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > ** > > > Stupid question that I'm sure has already been answered but please bear > with me... > > When is the official start time of the picnic on 9/28? > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I've been very busy deleting stuff since I got an error message telling me there wasn't enough room to upload the Cosmic Messenger. Maybe there was just a glitch in their system. They've been improving things again. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 2:58 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > ** > > > I have all of the minutes downloaded from the Files Area. > I don't see where we are running out of room. We are using 100MB out of > 2GB. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > ________________________________ > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 12:11 PM > > Subject: [ASKC] yahoo group site > > > > We are running out of room on the yahoo site. I intend to delete all copies > of the General Meeting and Board of Directors minutes in the very near > future. > > I would also like to delete some of the old photos in photo area but > hesitate to do too much messing with someone else's creations. Please do > some clean up in there for me. > > Please let me know what you think should be archived from the file area. We > could store some of the stuff on cd or flash drive if it seems really > necessary to preserve it. > > We need the space! > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That's Walter Gruba Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Who is this? > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. > Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Jay. I enjoyed the pix. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jay_manifold@... Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 8:23 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Pictures from Warko & Powell Taken Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.flickr.com/photos/83448361@N00/sets/72157635349847669/show [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Cindy, etal. I'm in charge of taking care of the funds for the DSS coop for Wifi. The annual renewal fee for the next year starts November 1st and will be $24. To get started now you can send me a check for $4 for the remainder of this year, including the HOASP. Or you can send me a check for $26 and be covered for the remainder of this year AND next year. Send check made out to me, Jim Ketchum, to: Jim Ketchum 209 E Orchard Odessa, MO 64076 Send me your e-mail address and I'll keep it on file, as well as send you the code to access the Wifi. A new code will be available for those who renew or join for the next year. Thanks for your interest, Jim -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 8:29 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS Internet Sign Up How do we get signed up for the DSS Internet in time for the HOASP? There is an annual fee and just need to know who to send the check to and for how much. Thanks, Cindy Chesley ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Jim, I'm sorry but I don't know your email address. Would you let me know where I can send my check to and for how much? This is for the DSS Internet. I was hoping to be signed up before (or by) the HOASP. My email is cindylchesley at yahoo.com Thanks, Cindy On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:43 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Jim Ketchum handles that for us. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Mon, Sep 2, 2013 at 8:29 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> How do we get signed up for the DSS Internet in time for the HOASP? There >> is an annual fee and just need to know who to send the check to and for how >> much. >> >> Thanks, >> Cindy Chesley > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thank you! I'll send out the check tomorrow for $26. Thank you for such a quick response! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:50 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > Cindy, etal. > > I'm in charge of taking care of the funds for the DSS coop for Wifi. The > annual renewal fee for the next year starts November 1st and will be $24. To > get started now you can send me a check for $4 for the remainder of this > year, including the HOASP. Or you can send me a check for $26 and be covered > for the remainder of this year AND next year. Send check made out to me, Jim > Ketchum, to: > > Jim Ketchum > 209 E Orchard > Odessa, MO 64076 > > Send me your e-mail address and I'll keep it on file, as well as send you > the code to access the Wifi. A new code will be available for those who > renew or join for the next year. > > Thanks for your interest, > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: CindyYahoo > Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 8:29 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Internet Sign Up > > How do we get signed up for the DSS Internet in time for the HOASP? There is > an annual fee and just need to know who to send the check to and for how > much. > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
You're welcome. Welcome aboard. I'll let you know when the funds arrive. Don't forget your email address. Thanks, Jim -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:00 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Internet Sign Up Thank you! I'll send out the check tomorrow for $26. Thank you for such a quick response! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 2, 2013, at 8:50 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > Cindy, etal. > > I'm in charge of taking care of the funds for the DSS coop for Wifi. The > annual renewal fee for the next year starts November 1st and will be $24. > To > get started now you can send me a check for $4 for the remainder of this > year, including the HOASP. Or you can send me a check for $26 and be > covered > for the remainder of this year AND next year. Send check made out to me, > Jim > Ketchum, to: > > Jim Ketchum > 209 E Orchard > Odessa, MO 64076 > > Send me your e-mail address and I'll keep it on file, as well as send you > the code to access the Wifi. A new code will be available for those who > renew or join for the next year. > > Thanks for your interest, > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: CindyYahoo > Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 8:29 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Internet Sign Up > > How do we get signed up for the DSS Internet in time for the HOASP? There > is > an annual fee and just need to know who to send the check to and for how > much. > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Hi, This is Mike Gurba. Had a little trouble changing my Yahoo Alias. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Who is this? > > -"crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Hello, and Welcome, Mike! How was your first DSS visit? By the looks of your weather pic Sunday morning, you most likely didn't get to observe till morning twilight? I plan to be down this coming weekend. New Moon is in the middle of this week, so moonset this weekend will be fairly early. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:01:10 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit Hi, This is Mike Gurba. Had a little trouble changing my Yahoo Alias. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Who is this? > > -"crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
The cord on one of the box fans blew out last night as I was shutting down. I'll be buying a new fan, but not sure when I'll be down that way. If anyone is going in the near future, I can deliver the fan for you to take to the DSS. Thanks. Pete
Had a great time getting my feet on the ground for observations. Was there Friday and Saturday night. Thought I was going to knock out Ursa Major, till I found out not just the Big Dipper but the Bear was involved. Did manage to get Cassiopeia drawn, got familiar with star club forms, and a good start on beginning my personal orientation for observations. I mailed in my HoASP registration Sunday. Looking forward to that! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Hello, and Welcome, Mike! > > How was your first DSS visit? > > By the looks of your weather pic Sunday morning, you most likely didn't get to observe till morning twilight? > > I plan to be down this coming weekend. New Moon is in the middle of this week, so moonset this weekend will be fairly early. > > - "crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:01:10 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit > > Hi, This is Mike Gurba. Had a little trouble changing my Yahoo Alias. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > Who is this? > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
Was it one of the older fans, or a newer one? Is just the cord shot? Or is the motor shot as well? We can always replace the cord. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 15:35:04 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] box fan The cord on one of the box fans blew out last night as I was shutting down. I'll be buying a new fan, but not sure when I'll be down that way. If anyone is going in the near future, I can deliver the fan for you to take to the DSS. Thanks. Pete [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So are you working on the Constellation Hunter program? - Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:17:41 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit Had a great time getting my feet on the ground for observations. Was there Friday and Saturday night. Thought I was going to knock out Ursa Major, till I found out not just the Big Dipper but the Bear was involved. Did manage to get Cassiopeia drawn, got familiar with star club forms, and a good start on beginning my personal orientation for observations. I mailed in my HoASP registration Sunday. Looking forward to that! --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Hello, and Welcome, Mike! > > How was your first DSS visit? > > By the looks of your weather pic Sunday morning, you most likely didn't get to observe till morning twilight? > > I plan to be down this coming weekend. New Moon is in the middle of this week, so moonset this weekend will be fairly early. > > - "crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:01:10 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit > > Hi, This is Mike Gurba. Had a little trouble changing my Yahoo Alias. > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > Who is this? > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
It was an old fan. As far as I know, it was just the cord. It's in the REBB if someone wants to fix it, but it wouldn't hurt to have another fan. I'll plan on getting one. Pete
Well thank you Kind-Hearted Registrar. But I'm okay paying the late fee, will just consider it a 'donation' to the club. And I'll bring food and drinks and take my chances on getting some of the real meals. Grant Miller --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > > That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you > want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar > would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. > > > > Signed, > > The Kind-Hearted Registrar > > Jackie > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > mllrgrnt > Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > > > Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, > but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at > the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. > > Grant > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young > <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > > about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@> wrote: > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X > # > > > of nights on site? > > > > > > thanks, > > > Grant > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
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Several of us on the committee talked last night to extend the late fee date to 9/10 of next week. I will be asking Pat to reflect this on the web site.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
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Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee
Well thank you Kind-Hearted Registrar. But I'm okay paying the late fee, will just consider it a 'donation' to the club. And I'll bring food and drinks and take my chances on getting some of the real meals.
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That's awesome! We went observing Sunday night with a gentleman and his wife. He wants to join the club. And come to the star party but is still waiting to see if he can get the time off (he normally works weekends). I'll let him know about the extended deadline. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 3, 2013, at 12:32 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Grant: > > Several of us on the committee talked last night to extend the late fee date to 9/10 of next week. I will be asking Pat to reflect this on the web site. > > Joe > > __________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > > > ________________________________ > From: mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 12:02 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > Well thank you Kind-Hearted Registrar. But I'm okay paying the late fee, will just consider it a 'donation' to the club. And I'll bring food and drinks and take my chances on getting some of the real meals. > > Grant Miller > > --- In mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > > > > That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you > > want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar > > would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. > > > > > > > > Signed, > > > > The Kind-Hearted Registrar > > > > Jackie > > > > > > > > From: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > > mllrgrnt > > Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM > > To: mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, > > but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at > > the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. > > > > Grant > > > > --- In mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young > > <youngmdavid@> wrote: > > > > > > Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > > > about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > > > > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@> wrote: > > > > > > > ** > > > > > > > > > > > > The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X > > # > > > > of nights on site? > > > > > > > > thanks, > > > > Grant > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hello Mike and welcome to ASKC. We're happy to have you. I look forward to seeing you at club functions and at the DSS. Glad to see you've started work on observing programs. You're going to love it here. This is the best club in the country and you'll never find a better group of astronomers. They are always willing to help you. Clear skies, Gary Pittman On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 11:17 AM, Mike Gurba <excellentpursuit@...>wrote: > ** > > > Had a great time getting my feet on the ground for observations. Was there > Friday and Saturday night. Thought I was going to knock out Ursa Major, > till I found out not just the Big Dipper but the Bear was involved. Did > manage to get Cassiopeia drawn, got familiar with star club forms, and a > good start on beginning my personal orientation for observations. > > I mailed in my HoASP registration Sunday. Looking forward to that! > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Hello, and Welcome, Mike! > > > > How was your first DSS visit? > > > > By the looks of your weather pic Sunday morning, you most likely didn't > get to observe till morning twilight? > > > > I plan to be down this coming weekend. New Moon is in the middle of this > week, so moonset this weekend will be fairly early. > > > > - "crazy" Scott > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:01:10 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit > > > > Hi, This is Mike Gurba. Had a little trouble changing my Yahoo Alias. > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > > > Who is this? > > > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@> > > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > > > > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at > DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Just a fyi - I went ahead and put Leif's meals and clothing on my registration form (mailed it out today). We know you guys need a head count for food, badges, clothing, etc as soon as possible. So, for vendors, is there anything special Leif needs to do? Setting up inside or outside? Or just show up and set up our tables? Him and I hadn't heard anything so far on how it's working this year for vendors. Any and all information much appreciated. Otherwise we'll see you guys that Thursday! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:45 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > I'll be mailing mine out on Tuesday. > > Should I add Leif's meals to my registration? Or is there a separate form for vendors? > I don't think he's heard anything back yet on how vendors are suppose to register. > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:35 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > Coordinators... > > > > Can you give us an official count as of right now? > > > > > > - "crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Kathy" <kmachin@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 16:24:27 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > Jackie, > > Our check is in the mail! > > No late fee for us.. > > Gil and Kathy > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jackie Beucher > > Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:34 AM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you > > want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar > > would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. > > > > > > > > Signed, > > > > The Kind-Hearted Registrar > > > > Jackie > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@...m [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > > mllrgrnt > > Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, > > but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at > > the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. > > > > Grant > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young > > <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> > >> Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > >> about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > >> > >> Sent via Gmail from David Young > >> > >> > >> On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > >> > >>> ** > >>> > >>> > >>> The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X > > # > >>> of nights on site? > >>> > >>> thanks, > >>> Grant > >> > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please note I know very little about this scope. I am forwarding this note for Bob Sandy. NOTE the comment about optically fine. It is my understanding that scope will not slew. Please contact Bob Sandy at the number listed if you have questions. Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bob Sandy <bobgraze@...> Date: Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 1:05 PM Subject: Celestron SCT - 8 GPS/GOTO for Sale To: David Young <youngmdavid@...> FOR SALE: Celesctron 8" GPS/GOTO SCT for sale. Price $500. Originally cost new $1,500. Some small items NOT included, but please call about this optically fine scope. 816-795-8116. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If memory is correct, we did allow vendors inside last due to the weather. Given space availability, we may do the same. We are waiting for a couple of confirmations to finalize space planning. We will let vendors know shortly. Joe
I sent Leif the vendor form last night. If he can just email it to me, that will work. Joe is working on the space requirements for vendors, but it is very possible you will be inside. Jackie Registration. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 2:07 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOA Vendors - Procedures this year? Just a fyi - I went ahead and put Leif's meals and clothing on my registration form (mailed it out today). We know you guys need a head count for food, badges, clothing, etc as soon as possible. So, for vendors, is there anything special Leif needs to do? Setting up inside or outside? Or just show up and set up our tables? Him and I hadn't heard anything so far on how it's working this year for vendors. Any and all information much appreciated. Otherwise we'll see you guys that Thursday! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:45 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@... <mailto:cindylchesley%40yahoo.com> > wrote: > I'll be mailing mine out on Tuesday. > > Should I add Leif's meals to my registration? Or is there a separate form for vendors? > I don't think he's heard anything back yet on how vendors are suppose to register. > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > > On Sep 2, 2013, at 4:35 PM, s.kranz1@comcast.net <mailto:s.kranz1%40comcast.net> wrote: > > > Coordinators... > > > > Can you give us an official count as of right now? > > > > > > - "crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Kathy" <kmachin@...m <mailto:kmachin%40kc.rr.com> > > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 16:24:27 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > Jackie, > > Our check is in the mail! > > No late fee for us.. > > Gil and Kathy > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jackie Beucher > > Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 9:34 AM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > That would be a $20 increase TOTAL for sending it late. Of course, if you > > want to go, I'd send your registration NOW, and the kind-hearted registrar > > would refund it should something happen that you could not attend. > > > > > > > > Signed, > > > > The Kind-Hearted Registrar > > > > Jackie > > > > > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of > > mllrgrnt > > Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 6:40 PM > > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: HOA late fee > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks David. That's the way I read it, also. Hoping to be able to attend, > > but some other family plans out west are still pending. Will just show up at > > the gate and pay the extra $20 if able to attend. > > > > Grant > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC%40yahoogroups.com> , David Young > > <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> > >> Looks to me like it's a flat $20 per adult person. it doesn't say anything > >> about per day. Quick, get it in the mailbox so its postmarked Tuesday! > >> > >> Sent via Gmail from David Young > >> > >> > >> On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 5:34 PM, mllrgrnt <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > >> > >>> ** > >>> > >>> > >>> The $20 late fee is a flat fee per person, correct? Not $20 per person X > > # > >>> of nights on site? > >>> > >>> thanks, > >>> Grant > >> > >> > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Anyone else have a problem like this? I just got my payment returned to me with the stamp "Return to sender. No mail receptacle. Unable to forward." Yes, the address is correct. Guess I'll just start bringing it to Board Meetings and give it directly to the Treasurer. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Did you send to Tim's NEW address? 2600 Grand Blvd., Suite 440, Kansas City, Mo. 64108 If so, we need to let Tim know there's a problem with the address. Or did you send to the PO Box, in which case Twyla needs to know. M On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Anyone else have a problem like this? > > I just got my payment returned to me with the stamp "Return to sender. No > mail receptacle. Unable to forward." > > Yes, the address is correct. > > Guess I'll just start bringing it to Board Meetings and give it directly > to the Treasurer. > > - "crazy" Scott > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott, Did you send it to Tim's new offices on 2600 Grand or the old office. They moved last month and I'm afraid some of the old flyers are still floating around. Rick Henderson ---- s.kranz1@... wrote: > Anyone else have a problem like this? > > I just got my payment returned to me with the stamp "Return to sender. No mail receptacle. Unable to forward." > > Yes, the address is correct. > > Guess I'll just start bringing it to Board Meetings and give it directly to the Treasurer. > > - "crazy" Scott > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also has historical information available.
This weather information is available online in a couple of locations. The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing trips to the DSS.
Enjoy! DaveYes, I am starting there. Organizing now, downloading programs, getting an Atlas, organizing forms. Besides a lot of reading, I'll be making a lot of notes so I can easily reference what I have read. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > So are you working on the Constellation Hunter program? > > - Scott > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:17:41 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit > > Had a great time getting my feet on the ground for observations. Was there Friday and Saturday night. Thought I was going to knock out Ursa Major, till I found out not just the Big Dipper but the Bear was involved. Did manage to get Cassiopeia drawn, got familiar with star club forms, and a good start on beginning my personal orientation for observations. > > I mailed in my HoASP registration Sunday. Looking forward to that! > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > Hello, and Welcome, Mike! > > > > How was your first DSS visit? > > > > By the looks of your weather pic Sunday morning, you most likely didn't get to observe till morning twilight? > > > > I plan to be down this coming weekend. New Moon is in the middle of this week, so moonset this weekend will be fairly early. > > > > - "crazy" Scott > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:01:10 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit > > > > Hi, This is Mike Gurba. Had a little trouble changing my Yahoo Alias. > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > > > Who is this? > > > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@> > > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > > > > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
No, I sent it to 1220 Washington, 3rd Floor. Didn't know that he moved. Thanks! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 21:51:54 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Space Science Center (new Powell) payment returned Did you send to Tim's NEW address? 2600 Grand Blvd., Suite 440, Kansas City, Mo. 64108 If so, we need to let Tim know there's a problem with the address. Or did you send to the PO Box, in which case Twyla needs to know. M On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > Anyone else have a problem like this? > > I just got my payment returned to me with the stamp "Return to sender. No > mail receptacle. Unable to forward." > > Yes, the address is correct. > > Guess I'll just start bringing it to Board Meetings and give it directly > to the Treasurer. > > - "crazy" Scott > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I was wondering about that and thought it might have been a weatherbug
station. Handy.
On Sep 3, 2013 10:44 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
> **
>
>
> This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The
> sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind
> direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also
> has historical information available.
> This weather information is available online in a couple of locations.
> The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www
> [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way
> it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
> I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather
> Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
> I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing
> trips to the DSS.
> Enjoy! Dave
>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That is WAAAAY COOL!
Thanks, Dave. This is Rick Henderson and we met at the DSS last Friday night.
Thank you for the weather station. I'm sure all the ASKCers will appreciate it.
Rick Henderson
---- Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> wrote:
> I was wondering about that and thought it might have been a weatherbug
> station. Handy.
> On Sep 3, 2013 10:44 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The
> > sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind
> > direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also
> > has historical information available.
> > This weather information is available online in a couple of locations.
> > The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www
> > [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way
> > it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
> > I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather
> > Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
> > I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing
> > trips to the DSS.
> > Enjoy! Dave
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
Forgot that Yahoo strips attachments, photo at
http://www.imgur.com/21OHvOS.jpeg
On Sep 3, 2013 11:22 PM, "Denise Moser" <dennyzen@...> wrote:
> I was wondering about that and thought it might have been a weatherbug
> station. Handy.
> On Sep 3, 2013 10:44 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The
>> sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind
>> direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also
>> has historical information available.
>> This weather information is available online in a couple of locations.
>> The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www
>> [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way
>> it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
>> I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather
>> Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
>> I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing
>> trips to the DSS.
>> Enjoy! Dave
>>
>>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Dave! This is great!
Under Spacious Skies,
Randy Thompson
On Sep 3, 2013, at 10:36 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
> This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also has historical information available.
> This weather information is available online in a couple of locations. The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
> I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
> I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing trips to the DSS.
> Enjoy! Dave
>
>
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hey David, this is way cool! Thanks for doing this. All we need is an all sky camera now.
Tom J Martinez
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
________________________________
From: "dkburtrum@..." <dkburtrum@yahoo.com>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:36 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Weather Station at DSS
This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also has historical information available.
This weather information is available online in a couple of locations. The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing trips to the DSS.
Enjoy! Dave
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I should have mentioned this in my original post but was half asleep when I wrote it last night.
Be sure to tell Jim Ketchum thanks for this as well, he allowed me to use the cooperative internet at the DSS. With out the internet access provided by Jim, we wouldn't be able to see this remotely. Plus, Jim worked with the Board to get approval to attach the small sensor receiver on the outside of the REBB next to the wifi antenna.
Thanks again Jim! Sorry for missing this in my firs post.
Dave
Could you please send an article about the weather station....what it is,
how to use, any other information to me for the Cosmic Messenger? I'll use
the photo on the egroup. Thanks. E-mail is youngrmarcia@...
Marcia
On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
> **
>
>
> This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The
> sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind
> direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also
> has historical information available.
> This weather information is available online in a couple of locations.
> The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www
> [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way
> it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
> I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather
> Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
> I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing
> trips to the DSS.
> Enjoy! Dave
>
>
Hi Marcia,
What's the time frame? How long of an article, or are you just wanting instructions on how to access the info on the internet (that's in a doc in the files section for the group).
Dave
On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
ÂThis weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. Â The sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind direction. Â The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also has historical information available. Â
This weather information is available online in a couple of locations. Â The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". Â The other way it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites. Â
I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing trips to the DSS.
Enjoy! Dave
You are welcome. The internet is provided by a coop of 27 members who chip in. Glad to have the weather station which you so generously donated.
Jim
From: dkburtrum@...
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 6:54 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] RE: Weather Station at DSS
I should have mentioned this in my original post but was half asleep when I wrote it last night.
Be sure to tell Jim Ketchum thanks for this as well, he allowed me to use the cooperative internet at the DSS. With out the internet access provided by Jim, we wouldn't be able to see this remotely. Plus, Jim worked with the Board to get approval to attach the small sensor receiver on the outside of the REBB next to the wifi antenna.
Thanks again Jim! Sorry for missing this in my firs post.
Dave
--- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <zenitrammot@...> wrote:
Hey David, this is way cool! Thanks for doing this. All we need is an all sky camera now.
Â
Tom J Martinez
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
________________________________
From: "dkburtrum@..." <dkburtrum@...>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 10:36 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Weather Station at DSS
Â
This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. Â The sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind direction. Â The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also has historical information available. Â
This weather information is available online in a couple of locations. Â The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". Â The other way it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites. Â
I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing trips to the DSS.
Enjoy! Dave
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi, Dave!
Time frame is for the October issue (deadline Sept. 27), which won't be out
until after the HoASP (due to a trip we're taking). I just looked at the
material on the yahoo site and that is probably just what I need. If
there's anything additional you'd like in the article, please send. Doesn't
need to be very long.
Thanks for doing that!! I know many folks will appreciate and use it.
M
On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM, <dkburtrum@yahoo.com> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Hi Marcia,
>
> What's the time frame? How long of an article, or are you just wanting
> instructions on how to access the info on the internet (that's in a doc in
> the files section for the group).
>
> Dave
>
>
> --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
> Could you please send an article about the weather station....what it is,
> how to use, any other information to me for the Cosmic Messenger? I'll use
> the photo on the egroup. Thanks. E-mail is youngrmarcia@...
>
> Marcia
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
>
> **
>
>
> This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The
> sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind
> direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also
> has historical information available.
> This weather information is available online in a couple of locations.
> The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www
> [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way
> it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
> I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather
> Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
> I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing
> trips to the DSS.
> Enjoy! Dave
>
>
>
As if you all didn't know this, here is an article about the Yahoo Groups neo update. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/03/yahoo_groups_neo_design_upsets_users/ Some time ago, Google destroyed their groups, as far as history is concerned. They took over an archive of what started the newsgroups, a usenet archive. About 2 years in they just erased all the history. Large corporations really don't care and can't be trusted to maintain this sort of service, since the users usually don't pay for it. Yahoo is a bit different, since some people do pay by being AT&T yahoo customers, but most don't, so they feel they can do anything they like. I recently archived my two most important groups, but did not collect any ASKC info, since I figured most of it was in the hands of the originators. I tried to navigate to "astronomy" on sunday when some of the postings about the change showed up, and could not find more than 20 or so repeated groups in their search feature. They also repeated over and over, as though it were discovering more groups till I gave up on that. I never did "find" the ASKC group. I suspect I got the archiving done in the nick of time, since the archive tool was a bunch of python scripts that manually "read" and downloaded each message + attachments. Perhaps a club owned email mirror and archiving system will be the answer if Yahoo goes down. Unfortunately someone will have to host it, which isn't a cheap proposition these days. Thanks Jim
I've never been able to search through yahoo and find the askc egroup. You can find it using the url provided in the newsletter and the easiest way is to go to the askc.org site and click on the link that says ASKC Members Discussion Group, Photos etc Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 2:06 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > ** > > > As if you all didn't know this, here is an article about the Yahoo > Groups neo update. > > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/03/yahoo_groups_neo_design_upsets_users/ > > Some time ago, Google destroyed their groups, as far as history is > concerned. They took over an archive of what started the newsgroups, a > usenet archive. About 2 years in they just erased all the history. > Large corporations really don't care and can't be trusted to maintain > this sort of service, since the users usually don't pay for it. Yahoo > is a bit different, since some people do pay by being AT&T yahoo > customers, but most don't, so they feel they can do anything they like. > > I recently archived my two most important groups, but did not collect > any ASKC info, since I figured most of it was in the hands of the > originators. > > I tried to navigate to "astronomy" on sunday when some of the postings > about the change showed up, and could not find more than 20 or so > repeated groups in their search feature. They also repeated over and > over, as though it were discovering more groups till I gave up on that. > > I never did "find" the ASKC group. > > I suspect I got the archiving done in the nick of time, since the > archive tool was a bunch of python scripts that manually "read" and > downloaded each message + attachments. > > Perhaps a club owned email mirror and archiving system will be the > answer if Yahoo goes down. Unfortunately someone will have to host it, > which isn't a cheap proposition these days. > > Thanks > Jim > >
Thank you Dave! This is really great and will be used by many ASKC'ers I'm
sure.
Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:36 PM, <dkburtrum@...> wrote:
> **
>
>
> This weekend I installed a weather station at the Dark Sky Site. The
> sensors include: temp, humidity, rainfall amount, wind speed, and wind
> direction. The system uploads data to the internet in real time and also
> has historical information available.
> This weather information is available online in a couple of locations.
> The easiest way to have a quick look is to goto WeatherUnderground {www
> [dot] wunderground [dot] com} and search for "Foster, MO". The other way
> it to go to www [dot] acu-link [dot] com, and create an account.
> I have posted detailed information in the files section titled "Weather
> Station.doc" on how to set up access to these web sites.
> I hope everyone finds the information useful in planning their observing
> trips to the DSS.
> Enjoy! Dave
>
>
--
Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
David Y. In the DSS photo album labled lagoode915, there are three photos of the DSS water trailer and tank. I hope you can use them. If not I will try again. Gil Machin
I know that Team Two will be down one person Saturday night, Dan Johnson. Dan had a conflict that developed for Saturday, but he was gonna tough it out and be at Powell. Dan's the Man! But.. I told him to go on and go to the other event - something about snakes, wilderness, camping, etc., and it only happens twice a year. He just couldn't miss THAT. So, if you aren't doing anything, we'd love to have you come on down to Powell. No tractor pull this weekend, and I think the weather is supposed to be nice. If you can, that would be great! Even if you are not a key holder, or even on a team, we can give you an important spot to fill. Thanks.. Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
David Y.The albun is lagoode916 My eyes don't work on small print Gil Machin
Looks good Gil! Thanks Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 7:25 PM, Gil <gmachin@...> wrote: > ** > > > > David Y.The albun is lagoode916 My eyes don't work on small print > > Gil Machin > > >
Thanks Gary, everyone was very helpful. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > Hello Mike and welcome to ASKC. We're happy to have you. I look forward to > seeing you at club functions and at the DSS. Glad to see you've started > work on observing programs. You're going to love it here. This is the best > club in the country and you'll never find a better group of astronomers. > They are always willing to help you. > > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 11:17 AM, Mike Gurba <excellentpursuit@...>wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > Had a great time getting my feet on the ground for observations. Was there > > Friday and Saturday night. Thought I was going to knock out Ursa Major, > > till I found out not just the Big Dipper but the Bear was involved. Did > > manage to get Cassiopeia drawn, got familiar with star club forms, and a > > good start on beginning my personal orientation for observations. > > > > I mailed in my HoASP registration Sunday. Looking forward to that! > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > > > Hello, and Welcome, Mike! > > > > > > How was your first DSS visit? > > > > > > By the looks of your weather pic Sunday morning, you most likely didn't > > get to observe till morning twilight? > > > > > > I plan to be down this coming weekend. New Moon is in the middle of this > > week, so moonset this weekend will be fairly early. > > > > > > - "crazy" Scott > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: "Mike Gurba" <excellentpursuit@> > > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:01:10 > > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [ASKC] Re: DSS Visit > > > > > > Hi, This is Mike Gurba. Had a little trouble changing my Yahoo Alias. > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@ wrote: > > > > > > > > Who is this? > > > > > > > > -"crazy" Scott > > > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > From: "excellentpursuit" <excellentpursuit@> > > > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > > Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:03:27 > > > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > > > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > > > Subject: [ASKC] DSS Visit > > > > > > > > Enjoyed meeting Rick, Steve, Darrick, Dave & Barbara this weekend at > > DSS. Posted pic of storm cloud from Sunday morning blow... > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >
There's a private night for two set for tomorrow night, September 6. The guy on duty went out of town and didn't get a replacement. Anyone out there care to take care of this one? Sent via Gmail from David Young
Seems that I am having trouble reading Yahoo mail at work using the Yahoo site. I can only read about 1 in 15 messages or less. Keep getting the following: "There appears to be a problem loading the email" Love it! _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Actually, the inability to search for our group is a feature of the type of group it is: private. I was trying to find another group and had the same problem. The moderator of that group told me how to find what type of group it was, if you already found it. It is listed in the "About" link , upper right hand side of the bar that starts with "Conversations". Click on it and you'll see the ASKC group attributes. Private groups are not listed in the Yahoo Group directory, thus not searchable.
I did finally figure out how to search within the messages, uh, I mean, conversations. The Search box at the top provides for 3 kinds of searches. For a week now I didn't see that grey "Search Conversations" inside the box. All I saw was the clickable purple box "Search Groups and the blue one "Search Web" and I knew those weren't the ones I wanted. Turns out you type the topic in the white box, you are searching for and push your "Enter" key, and Voila!--a list of ASKC messages that Yahoo things are relavent to your search term. It does narrow it down.
On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 2:06 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote:ÂAs if you all didn't know this, here is an article about the Yahoo
Groups neo update.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/03/yahoo_groups_neo_design_upsets_users/
Some time ago, Google destroyed their groups, as far as history is
concerned. They took over an archive of what started the newsgroups, a
usenet archive. About 2 years in they just erased all the history.
Large corporations really don't care and can't be trusted to maintain
this sort of service, since the users usually don't pay for it. Yahoo
is a bit different, since some people do pay by being AT&T yahoo
customers, but most don't, so they feel they can do anything they like.
I recently archived my two most important groups, but did not collect
any ASKC info, since I figured most of it was in the hands of the
originators.
I tried to navigate to "astronomy" on sunday when some of the postings
about the change showed up, and could not find more than 20 or so
repeated groups in their search feature. They also repeated over and
over, as though it were discovering more groups till I gave up on that.
I never did "find" the ASKC group.
I suspect I got the archiving done in the nick of time, since the
archive tool was a bunch of python scripts that manually "read" and
downloaded each message + attachments.
Perhaps a club owned email mirror and archiving system will be the
answer if Yahoo goes down. Unfortunately someone will have to host it,
which isn't a cheap proposition these days.
Thanks
Jim
Not sure if I'm doing this correctly but, here goes anyway. Can anyone provide me with the address or lat & long for the DSS? I'm planning on going and would like to Google Earth it to see what is close. Thanks, Jim & Laura Carothers
The latitude and longitude are on page 35 of the ASKC Roster, but here it is: Lat 38 degrees, 13 minutes, 14 seconds North Long -94 degrees, 33 minutes, 37 seconds Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: james carothers <cwhocares40@sbcglobal.net> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 12:11 PM Subject: [ASKC] DSS Not sure if I'm doing this correctly but, here goes anyway. Can anyone provide me with the address or lat & long for the DSS? I'm planning on going and would like to Google Earth it to see what is close. Thanks, Jim & Laura Carothers
Joe: I'm having the same problem today from home. They have a bunch of problems to work out with their new and unimproved site. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 8:27 AM Subject: [ASKC] Yahoo Mail Seems that I am having trouble reading Yahoo mail at work using the Yahoo site. I can only read about 1 in 15 messages or less. Keep getting the following: "There appears to be a problem loading the email" Love it! _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Ditto. Mail is acting weird for me as well. New mail will load to my iPhone but not my iPad. Thanks, Cindy On Sep 5, 2013, at 12:20 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > Joe: I'm having the same problem today from home. They have a bunch of problems to work out with their new and unimproved site. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > To: ASKC <askc@...m> > Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 8:27 AM > Subject: [ASKC] Yahoo Mail > > > Seems that I am having trouble reading Yahoo mail at work using the Yahoo site. I can only read about 1 in 15 messages or less. Keep getting the following: "There appears to be a problem loading the email" > > Love it! > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > > >
Hi all, I have been contacted about doing an astronomy event next Friday, September 13th, at Camp Naish which is just north of KS32 highway up by Bonner Springs. A couple AKSC members and I did the event last year, but I will be unable to help this year due to a prior commitment. They are asking for 2-3 people with telescopes or binoculars and, if possible, someone to do a short PowerPoint presentation on an astronomically related topic. There would be about 40 Scouts and Scout leaders total. If you can help out, please let me know as I will still help coordinate the event. Thanks. Rick Henderson
I have a request for a private night for two people on September 18. The duty pair already has a night. Any takers? I won't schedule this night without a volunteer. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Gary, Any word on his hemoglobin? being way low or out of whack? Or is that just a result of a heart attack? He emailed yesterday about this being part of his problem(s), I think. He did not look well last time I saw him on Aug. 10. I had wondered if he was okay, but didn't want to say anything. Maybe I should have... Grant
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I'm at the DSS. Did the new guy have problems with the mower? Also, the building attic fan is not working. Yes, I already checked the breaker. -"crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
note from NASA. Space Place.......... Marcia ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lincoln, Laura K (172A) <Laura.K.Lincoln@...> Date: Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM Subject: Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications To: Cc: ambassad <ambassad@...> *Dear Space Place Partners * * * * Our colleagues at the Solar System Ambassador Program recently sent out the announcement below. If you are interested in applying, please follow the link below or contact Kay Ferrari, SSA Coordinator, at ** ambassad@...**. * * * *Take care,* * * *Laura* ** ** Laura K. Lincoln**** Communication Coordinator**** NASA's Space Place**** Jet Propulsion Laboratory**** California Institute of Technology**** 4800 Oak Grove Drive, M/S 201-101**** Pasadena, CA 91109**** Phone: (818) 393-5936 Fax: (818) 354-9068**** * * *Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications** * The NASAs Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassadors, or SSA, Program, a nationwide network of space enthusiast volunteers, will accept applications from *Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, 2012*. Highly motivated individuals will be given the opportunity to represent NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as volunteer Solar System Ambassadors to the public for a one-year, renewable term beginning Jan. 1, 2014. While applications are being sought nationwide, interested parties from the following states are especially encouraged to apply: Alaska, Delaware, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. SSA hopes to add 100 new volunteers to the program in 2014. To learn more about the Solar System Ambassador Program and to apply online, visit http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/. The Announcement of Opportunity and application form will be available beginning Sept. 1, 2013. If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Kay Ferrari, SSA Coordinator, by email at ambassad@....****
Amateur Astronomers Could Be NASA's New Hope For Planet Hunting September 5, 2013 Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online NASA's Open Source Differential Photometry Code for Amateur Astronomy Research (OSCAAR) program will allow amateur astronomers to find exoplanets. The US space agency is calling out all amateur astronomers who are seeking to find world's beyond our Solar System. People wanting to get involved who have a telescope will be able to pick up where Kepler left off after a malfunction left NASA abandoning the planet hunting space observatory earlier this year. "From NASA's Kepler mission, we know there are potentially thousands of exoplanets or more," said Brett Morris, a research associate at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, who is lead developer of the OSCAAR program. "These planet candidates were discovered by looking at the brightness of thousands of stars over time." Planets transiting in front of their star block out a small fraction of light, so when it is viewed from Earth there is a dip in the light coming from the star. "If we measure that star's brightness over time, it will change by up to two or three percent, which can be measured by the commercial-grade detectors that many amateur astronomers and small observatories at academic institutions already have," Morris said. Kepler had a way better view because it did not have to deal with Earth's atmosphere. Our planet's atmospheric variability makes it tough to measure the brightness changes of a star. NASA's latest program aims to adapt to the variabilities Earth has to offer, removing changes in the star's brightness due to our planet's atmosphere. "Our program measures the brightness change of all the stars in the telescope's field of view simultaneously, so you can pull out the change in brightness that you see from the planet-hosting star due to the transit event," Morris said. Amateur astronomers wanting to get involved in the program need a telescope equipped with an electronic light detector, known as a charge-coupled device (CCD) and software capable of reading the output from the CCD with a computer. "We're not saying the program will give groundbreaking results or science competitive with Kepler, unless you adapt OSCAAR for that purpose," said Morris. "But the observations can be very satisfying knowing that you're watching other planets, and we hope that OSCAAR users will be inspired to take their exoplanet studies further after they get a taste for photometry." He said people will be detecting mostly hot-Jupiter type exoplanets around nearby stars, which are large planets with a quick orbit around their star. "People should be able to make measurements of maybe about a dozen bright planet-hosting stars even from urban areas with heavily light-polluted skies," said Morris. "With the Kepler mission, exoplanets have become a hot topic in astronomy. More and more students are interested in doing their own observations of them, but there's a shortage of mentors who have experience doing that because it's a newer sub-field in astronomy."
ODDLEY ENOUGH, I GOT THE NOTICE TO APPLY BEFORE THEY OPENED THE WEB SITE TO ACCEPT APPLICATOINS.
WE REALLY NEED A NASA CENTER HERE!
NOT YELLING, JUST WORKING ON DRAWINGS AND DIDN'T CARE TO TURN OFF CAP LOCK.
ONE OF THE OTHER WORK GROUPS COOKED LUNCH FOR US TODAY. FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES, POTATOE AND TOMATO SOUP, FRUIT BOWLS AND MORE. OH SO GOOD!
IT IS GOOD TO WORK HERE.
JOE
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
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From: Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2013 1:23 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications
note from NASA. Space Place..........Marcia
---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Lincoln, Laura K (172A) <Laura.K.Lincoln@...> Date: Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 11:16 AMSubject: Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting ApplicationsTo: Cc: ambassad <ambassad@...>
Dear Space Place Partners –
Our colleagues at the Solar System Ambassador Program recently sent out the announcement below. If you are interested in applying, please follow the link below or contact Kay Ferrari, SSA Coordinator, at ambassad@....
Take care,
Laura
Laura K. Lincoln
Communication Coordinator
NASA's Space Place
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California Institute of Technology
4800 Oak Grove Drive, M/S 201-101
Pasadena, CA 91109
Phone: (818) 393-5936 • Fax: (818) 354-9068
Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications
The NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassadors, or SSA, Program, a nationwide network of space enthusiast volunteers, will accept applications from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, 2012.
Highly motivated individuals will be given the opportunity to represent NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as volunteer Solar System Ambassadors to the public for a one-year, renewable term beginning Jan. 1, 2014.
While applications are being sought nationwide, interested parties from the following states are especially encouraged to apply: Alaska, Delaware, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. SSA hopes to add 100 new volunteers to the program in 2014.
To learn more about the Solar System Ambassador Program and to apply online, visit http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/. The Announcement of Opportunity and application form will be available beginning Sept. 1, 2013.
If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Kay Ferrari, SSA Coordinator, by email at ambassad@....
Hi all, I have been asked if the ASKC would like to do the following event and they would like a confirmation by September 12th. So I am sending this out to our group to see if we can get enough volunteers to staff this event. I am teaching nights during November and December so, unfortunately, I can't volunteer. If I wasn't working, I would and I am aware that it may seem hypocritical for someone who isn't going to be at an event to ask others. But that's the way it is. So, if you are able and willing to help out, please reply to me by Wednesday, September 11th since I am to reply to them by the 12th. Thanks. Rick Henderson Hello, We are finalizing our plans for Raytown PTA Council Presents…. S.T.E.M. In The Gym. Thank you again for volunteering to be a part of our event. We are so excited, as this is a first for the Raytown School District. In making preparations for all demonstrations I would like to confirm your reservation of space for the evening. If you would, please provide me with the following info by Thurs. September 12 . … 1. Name of Organization (for printing purposes): 2. Brief description of activity/demo: 3. Will you need electricity or anything provided by the facility? 4. Do you have special requirements? Event Details: Event Name: Raytown PTA Council Presents… S.T.E.M. In the Gym Date: Thurs. 11/07 Time: 6p – 8p Set Up Time: ***Doors will be open at 4pm for set up Place: Raytown Central Middle Gymnasium (located in rear of bldg.) 10601 E. 59th St. Raytown MO 64133 Event contact: Kenya Pieters: <mailto:kenyapieters@...> kenyapieters@... or at 816.739.6218 Kenya M. Pieters
An hour till sunset and only 5 of us out here. Come on down, the skies are clear and blue. A little hot, but hopefully it will cool after sunset. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Joe or Dan Quayle? Just funnin'. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > ODDLEY ENOUGH, I GOT THE NOTICE TO APPLY BEFORE THEY OPENED THE WEB SITE TO ACCEPT APPLICATOINS. > > WE REALLY NEED A NASA CENTER HERE! > > NOT YELLING, JUST WORKING ON DRAWINGS AND DIDN'T CARE TO TURN OFF CAP LOCK. > > ONE OF THE OTHER WORK GROUPS COOKED LUNCH FOR US TODAY. FOUR DIFFERENT TYPES OF GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES, POTATOE AND TOMATO SOUP, FRUIT BOWLS AND MORE. OH SO GOOD! > > IT IS GOOD TO WORK HERE. > > > > JOE > > _______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > > > ________________________________ > From: Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, September 6, 2013 1:23 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications > > > > note from NASA. Space Place..........Marcia > ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Lincoln, Laura K (172A) <Laura.K.Lincoln@...> Date: Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 11:16 AMSubject: Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting ApplicationsTo: Cc: ambassad <ambassad@...> > Dear Space Place Partners " > > Our colleagues at the Solar System Ambassador Program recently sent out the announcement below. If you are interested in applying, please follow the link below or contact Kay Ferrari, SSA Coordinator, at ambassad@... > > Take care, > > Laura > > Laura K. Lincoln > Communication Coordinator > NASA's Space Place > Jet Propulsion Laboratory > California Institute of Technology > 4800 Oak Grove Drive, M/S 201-101 > Pasadena, CA 91109 > Phone: (818) 393-5936 • Fax: (818) 354-9068 > > Solar System Ambassadors Program Accepting Applications > > The NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Solar System Ambassadors, or SSA, Program, a nationwide network of space enthusiast volunteers, will accept applications from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, 2012. > > Highly motivated individuals will be given the opportunity to represent NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as volunteer Solar System Ambassadors to the public for a one-year, renewable term beginning Jan. 1, 2014. > > While applications are being sought nationwide, interested parties from the following states are especially encouraged to apply: Alaska, Delaware, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. SSA hopes to add 100 new volunteers to the program in 2014. > > To learn more about the Solar System Ambassador Program and to apply online, visit http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/. The Announcement of Opportunity and application form will be available beginning Sept. 1, 2013. > > If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Kay Ferrari, SSA Coordinator, by email at ambassad@... >
The trailer, water tank and pump system are posted on Craig's list with Butler as the location. If we don't sell them there I'll repost them with a Kansas City location. Sent via Gmail from David Young
I wish Yahoo would stop improving!!! I try to send e-mails to the group using my phone and it bounces back saying I'm not a member of the group. It gives me a link to subscribe, so I take it. A few minutes later I get a message saying that I'm already a member..... This is a reply to an older message I received from the "group" just to see if THIS goes through without bouncing. Logically, if I received the message, Yahoo should realize that I must be part of the group. But then as far as Yahoo goes, what's logical??? This is only a test! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2013 21:51:54 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Space Science Center (new Powell) payment returned Did you send to Tim's NEW address? 2600 Grand Blvd., Suite 440, Kansas City, Mo. 64108 If so, we need to let Tim know there's a problem with the address. Or did you send to the PO Box, in which case Twyla needs to know. M On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > Anyone else have a problem like this? > > I just got my payment returned to me with the stamp "Return to sender. No > mail receptacle. Unable to forward." > > Yes, the address is correct. > > Guess I'll just start bringing it to Board Meetings and give it directly > to the Treasurer. > > - "crazy" Scott > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
@#^!%&#* test pattern Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:21 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > ** I wish Yahoo would stop improving!!! > > I try to send e-mails to the group using my phone and it bounces back > saying I'm not a member of the group. It gives me a link to subscribe, so I > take it. A few minutes later I get a message saying that I'm already a > member..... > > This is a reply to an older message I received from the "group" just to > see if THIS goes through without bouncing. Logically, if I received the > message, Yahoo should realize that I must be part of the group. But then as > far as Yahoo goes, what's logical??? > > This is only a test! > > -Scott > > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Tue, 3 Sep 2013 21:51:54 -0500 > *To: *ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Space Science Center (new Powell) payment returned > > > > Did you send to Tim's NEW address? 2600 Grand Blvd., Suite 440, Kansas > City, Mo. 64108 > If so, we need to let Tim know there's a problem with the address. > > Or did you send to the PO Box, in which case Twyla needs to know. > M > > On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > Anyone else have a problem like this? > > > > I just got my payment returned to me with the stamp "Return to sender. No > > mail receptacle. Unable to forward." > > > > Yes, the address is correct. > > > > Guess I'll just start bringing it to Board Meetings and give it directly > > to the Treasurer. > > > > - "crazy" Scott > > > > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
Yes I did Scott. After Darrick & I jump started the lawn mower, it stopped running in about 10-15 minutes. I put about about 1 1/2 gallons of gas in, battery was dead, so I pushed it the building and jump started it again. It ran for about 10-15 minutes then kaput. I pushed it back in the building, but was reluctant to put the battery on charge overnight. It was dusk, and not only was the left red light (engine not running), but the middle red light was on as well (battery low). Additionally, the blade disengaged several time during the short periods of mowing. I provided info to Darrick. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > I'm at the DSS. Did the new guy have problems with the mower? > > Also, the building attic fan is not working. Yes, I already checked the breaker. > > -"crazy" Scott > Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� >
Hosted a small, but enthusiastic, crowd of eight at Powell Gardens Saturday evening. Turned out to be a very nice evening and everyone stayed until the end at 10. Thanks go to Rick Owens, Jim Carothers and step-son Matt Ellis for bringing an 8" dob and a 14" goto dob. Jim is a fairly new member and just made the plunge into the light bucket world. New member, Dean Specker, was also with us and is expecting his new 8" dob any day. Grant Miller C8
Jim reports he is home and feeling much better. Stomach ulcers were the main culprit, causing severe anemia which may have led to some heart damage. Grant
Well it was a good night! We had 13 of us down here enjoying the sky. Early in the evening the SQM was averaging 21.10, but by midnight it was averaging 21.36. Clouds started rolling in about 1:00 and by 2:00 the sky was covered. Now at 2:20 everyone is covered and gone to bed. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
We had a great night! It was beautifully clear until about 11 PM when the clouds rolled in from the north, heading down to the DSS. Many thanks to all that came to help out. I was in the classroom most of the night, giving 5 programs. Granted, the last two were rather sparse on people..but the show must go on! As far as I know, everything worked wonderfully. We took in $640 and counted 92 guests. Jon Moss and her dad "manned" the gate. David Stewart and David Brackey guided the 30", and David Neuenschwander worked with the LCT. David and Marcia Young showed up, John F. with his telescope, and several others whose names escape me at this moment. MUCH appreciated though! Jackie B. M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
Jackie, Glad you had a good night and some very good help. Thanks for your report as well. It's in the log book. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 12:29 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Saturday night at Powell 9-7-13 We had a great night! It was beautifully clear until about 11 PM when the clouds rolled in from the north, heading down to the DSS. Many thanks to all that came to help out. I was in the classroom most of the night, giving 5 programs. Granted, the last two were rather sparse on people..but the show must go on! As far as I know, everything worked wonderfully. We took in $640 and counted 92 guests. Jon Moss and her dad "manned" the gate. David Stewart and David Brackey guided the 30", and David Neuenschwander worked with the LCT. David and Marcia Young showed up, John F. with his telescope, and several others whose names escape me at this moment. MUCH appreciated though! Jackie B. M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
I received the following email from a non-member, but I thought it okay to post to the group. If anyone is interested, please contact Keith directly. Wish I had the cash. Rick Henderson From: keithjprs@... [mailto:keithjprs@...] Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 1:36 PM To: askc_questions@... Subject: Re: 20 in Obsession telescope Hi Rick, telescope details as follows. 20 inch Obsession F5. I am the original owner. It is fully equipped with Argo Navis and Servo Cat "Go to" and tracking electronics. I have always kept it inside. It is in excellent condition, and can be seen at my home in Springfield, MO. Accessories that will go with it include: Silver metallic like water proof cover, Carry bag for the trusses, Electric power supply, 3 Tele Vue eye pieces: 12 mm Nagler, 20 mm Nagler, 35 mm Panoptic, plus a Tele Vue Panoptic Barlow and a Tele Vue Big Barlow. Also a 2 lumicon filters for Deep Sky nebulas and galaxies and Ultra High Contrast. Orion accessory carrying case. Loading ramps. Price $6700 complete. Keith Jaspers Keithjprs@... 417-225-8225 Thank you for getting this out, Keith
Still looking for volunteers for the Boy Scout Event this coming Friday at Camp Naish, but this will be my last request as they need to know whether or not we will be there by Tuesday. The event is Friday, September 13th, at Camp Naish which is just north of KS32 highway up by Bonner Springs. They are asking for 2-3 people with telescopes or binoculars and, if possible, someone to do a short PowerPoint presentation on an astronomically related topic. There would be about 40 Scouts and Scout leaders total. If you can help out, please let me know by Tuesday at the latest. After that, the event will need to be canceled. Rick Henderson
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21st. They have requested telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it gets dark. The event is listed on their website at https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or night sky viewing with telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, please contact me at rhenderson1@... this week as I need to coordinate our volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere construction materials and they are very easy to make. Thanks. Rick Henderson
I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. September 21st is a Saturday, not a Friday. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21st. They have requested telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it gets dark. The event is listed on their website at https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or night sky viewing with telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, please contact me at rhenderson1@... this week as I need to coordinate our volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere construction materials and they are very easy to make. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Someone on our Facebook page said he didn't see the HOASP in the AL's Reflector magazine. Is there an issue I can point him to that might have it? Thanks, Cindy Chesley
Go out and look NOW!!! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Yes, it was in the June issue, but not the September issue. Just point him to the website: hoasp.org Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2013 19:41:06 To: askc@yahoogroups.com<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOASP Reflector Magazine Someone on our Facebook page said he didn't see the HOASP in the AL's Reflector magazine. Is there an issue I can point him to that might have it? Thanks, Cindy Chesley
I did! Cool! Thanks, Scott. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:51 PM To: askc Subject: [ASKC] Moon and Venus - NOW - Sunday night! Go out and look NOW!!! Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Assuming my Tahoe is back, I can take my Starmaster. I loaned the 'hoe to a friend whose car air conditioner is out. Its too hot to be driving around in the heat if you don't have too! She should get her car back in a few days. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Still looking for volunteers for the Boy Scout Event this coming Friday at > Camp Naish, but this will be my last request as they need to know whether > or not we will be there by Tuesday.**** > > The event is Friday, September 13th, at Camp Naish which is just north of > KS32 highway up by Bonner Springs. **** > > They are asking for 2-3 people with telescopes or binoculars and, if > possible, someone to do a short PowerPoint presentation on an > astronomically related topic. There would be about 40 Scouts and Scout > leaders total.**** > > If you can help out, please let me know by Tuesday at the latest. After > that, the event will need to be canceled.**** > > Rick Henderson**** > > >
Thank you. Pete and Joanna --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > Go out and look NOW!!! > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >
Darn. Too many trees, even for a couple of blocks. And in that one break in leafdom there is a cloud, the only one to the west. augh. On Sep 8, 2013 7:54 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > I did! > > Cool! > > Thanks, Scott. > > Rick Henderson > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > s.kranz1@... > Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:51 PM > To: askc > Subject: [ASKC] Moon and Venus - NOW - Sunday night! > > Go out and look NOW!!! > > Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
I had posted the HOASP link on the ASKC FB page and he then asked about the Reflector as a comment on the link. I think he's a member who already knew about the HOASP but missed seeing it in the June issue. Thank you for letting me know which issue it was. I've now provided him that information. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 8, 2013, at 7:52 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > Yes, it was in the June issue, but not the September issue. > > Just point him to the website: hoasp.org > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2013 19:41:06 -0500 > To: askc@yahoogroups.com<askc@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@...m > Subject: [ASKC] HOASP Reflector Magazine > > > Someone on our Facebook page said he didn't see the HOASP in the AL's Reflector magazine. Is there an issue I can point him to that might have it? > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > >
Historically, this event is geared for those scouts and scouters who do 'High Adventure' programs. It is very unlikely you will have young scouts there. Rita and I have done this three times with Davids Neuenschwander & Young and Gary Martin helping a time or two at the HRB (H.Roe Bartle Scout Reservation) when we spent the night in staff cabins. Usually we did a ppt presentation on conspicuous stars and commonly know constellations for each season. Noting how to find Polaris and constellations for each season. The overnight stay was followed by a jaunt over to Iconium (Ico) for a peach float and a stop at the Osceola Cheese Factory! Just an FYI. Of course, all of this could have changed. Joe
Many thanks to the Warko crew for Friday night. Charles and Carol Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, Richard Fredrick, Patrick Newman and Rita Wright for hosting about 45 guests to the roof. Did I miss any blue shirts? Of special note is the Thank You message I received from one our visitors. I was contacted a couple of days prior about the concerns of a lady visiting terminally ill with cancer. Of particular concern was that her friend didn't want any special treatment or to be pampered. I replied explaining that we take great pride in giving each and every visitor the best possible and memorable experience with everyone having a good time. Below is her message. Oh Joe, I can't thank you enough for an absolutely enjoyable evening with all of you, the stars and the planets! It was awesome! She thoroughly enjoyed it! Bev Who says outreach doesn't have rewards. Thank you staff for sharing something wonderful with another person. Joe
Sorry Kathy... SQM averaging about 21.34 right now. Seeing is poor though. Still HOT! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
I dragged my husband away from the computer and took one of the dogs with me outside as soon as I saw your message. I took a couple of photos with my smarphone (http://flickr.com/gp/mossjon/8FP540). It looked awesome.
Thanks for reminding me.
Jon and family
I just volunteered to give a presentation at this event and would really like there to be a few of us with telescopes there as well. As of now the forecast for Friday night is good. Sunset 7:31 PM, so I'm guessing the start time is 7.
Directions at http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/kcar/directions/naish.html.
Note that by “good” forecast I mean much cooler (mid-70s) and in transition from mostly to partly cloudy, so we’ll see how that shapes up. – Jay
I just volunteered to give a presentation at this event and would really like there to be a few of us with telescopes there as well. As of now the forecast for Friday night is good. Sunset 7:31 PM, so I'm guessing the start time is 7.
Directions at http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/kcar/directions/naish.html.
--- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <jos.wright@...> wrote:
Historically, this event is geared for those scouts and scouters who do
'High Adventure' programs. It is very unlikely you will have young
scouts there. Rita and I have done this three times with Davids
Neuenschwander & Young and Gary Martin helping a time or two at the HRB
(H.Roe Bartle Scout Reservation) when we spent the night in staff
cabins. Usually we did a ppt presentation on conspicuous stars and
commonly know constellations for each season. Noting how to find Polaris
and constellations for each season.
The overnight stay was followed by a jaunt over to Iconium (Ico) for a
peach float and a stop at the Osceola Cheese Factory!
Just an FYI. Of course, all of this could have changed.
Joe
Thanks, Jay. David Young has also stepped up to help. We could still use at least one more person to bring a telescope or binoculars to help out. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jay_manifold@... Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 8:48 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Powder Horn Boy Scout Event at Camp Naish Note that by “good” forecast I mean much cooler (mid-70s) and in transition from mostly to partly cloudy, so we’ll see how that shapes up. – Jay --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <jay_manifold@...> wrote: I just volunteered to give a presentation at this event and would really like there to be a few of us with telescopes there as well. As of now the forecast for Friday night is good. Sunset 7:31 PM, so I'm guessing the start time is 7. Directions at http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/kcar/directions/naish.html. --- In askc@yahoogroups.com, <jos.wright@...> wrote: Historically, this event is geared for those scouts and scouters who do 'High Adventure' programs. It is very unlikely you will have young scouts there. Rita and I have done this three times with Davids Neuenschwander & Young and Gary Martin helping a time or two at the HRB (H.Roe Bartle Scout Reservation) when we spent the night in staff cabins. Usually we did a ppt presentation on conspicuous stars and commonly know constellations for each season. Noting how to find Polaris and constellations for each season. The overnight stay was followed by a jaunt over to Iconium (Ico) for a peach float and a stop at the Osceola Cheese Factory! Just an FYI. Of course, all of this could have changed. Joe
Dale Cameron and Pete Jafferis also had their scopes out in the field at Powell last Saturday. John ________________________________ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2013 12:29 PM Subject: [ASKC] Saturday night at Powell 9-7-13 We had a great night! It was beautifully clear until about 11 PM when the clouds rolled in from the north, heading down to the DSS. Many thanks to all that came to help out. I was in the classroom most of the night, giving 5 programs. Granted, the last two were rather sparse on people….but the show must go on! As far as I know, everything worked wonderfully. We took in $640 and counted 92 guests. Jon Moss and her dad “manned” the gate. David Stewart and David Brackey guided the 30”, and David Neuenschwander worked with the LCT. David and Marcia Young showed up, John F. with his telescope, and several others whose names escape me at this moment… MUCH appreciated though! Jackie B. M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. Sent via Gmail from David Young
David, I can help. Who are the duty pair? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:17 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Large group There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. Sent via Gmail from David Young
We have several groups that need staffing in the last week of September. KCPT will be at Powell on September 27. The lady that had originally scheduled that night graciously switched to September 20. As far as I know there is no staff for the KCPT night. There is another night on Tuesday September 24 that is currently not staffed. Can anyone take this one? I will be out of the country so I can't help with any of these nights. If we don't get a volunteer I will cancel the September 24 before I leave.
Lario Yerino and Joe Alburty are the assigned staff for this one. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > David,**** > > ** ** > > I can help. Who are the duty pair?**** > > ** ** > > Rick Henderson**** > > ** ** > > *From:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *David > Young > *Sent:* Monday, September 09, 2013 4:17 PM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [ASKC] Large group**** > > ** ** > > **** > > There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair > could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members > jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. > **** > > Sent via Gmail from David Young**** > > **** > > >
I can help on the 8th of Oct, and I will be at Powell for the KCPT night. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair > could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members > jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. > Sent via Gmail from David Young >
I have yet to receive the original message about the large group, but I got the replies!
The message with my misspelling that Grant teased about last week during out power outage at work was not to be sent. My screen even said "message not sent." It never returned to my mail.
Oh Yahoo!
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. WrightWright
Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
________________________________
From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@....com>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 4:40 PM
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Large group
David,
I can help. Who are the duty pair?
Rick Henderson
From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young
Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:17 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Large group
There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
Thanks, if I don't hear from them via the yahoo group, I'll contact them. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:43 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Large group Lario Yerino and Joe Alburty are the assigned staff for this one. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: David, I can help. Who are the duty pair? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:17 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Large group There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Thanks, Pete, for also volunteering for the KCPT night. I haven't been begging yet for people, but I am expecting between 70 and 100 visitors. Right now, it's you and me. Anybody else interested? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of pjafferis Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Large group I can help on the 8th of Oct, and I will be at Powell for the KCPT night. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair > could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members > jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. > Sent via Gmail from David Young >
Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick Ruess's shoes. Egads. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. September 21st is a Saturday, not a Friday. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM To: AS KC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21st. They have requested telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it gets dark. The event is listed on their website at https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, please contact me at rhenderson1@... this week as I need to coordinate our volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere construction materials and they are very easy to make. Thanks. Rick Henderson
YES!!! That was who it was. Duh. Sorry, fella’s… you all help out so much! Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 9:53 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Saturday night at Powell 9-7-13 Dale Cameron and Pete Jafferis also had their scopes out in the field at Powell last Saturday. John _____ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 8, 2013 12:29 PM Subject: [ASKC] Saturday night at Powell 9-7-13 We had a great night! It was beautifully clear until about 11 PM when the clouds rolled in from the north, heading down to the DSS. Many thanks to all that came to help out. I was in the classroom most of the night, giving 5 programs. Granted, the last two were rather sparse on people….but the show must go on! As far as I know, everything worked wonderfully. We took in $640 and counted 92 guests. Jon Moss and her dad “manned” the gate. David Stewart and David Brackey guided the 30”, and David Neuenschwander worked with the LCT. David and Marcia Young showed up, John F. with his telescope, and several others whose names escape me at this moment… MUCH appreciated though! Jackie B. M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
I plan to be there for the KCPT night. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:41 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] private groups We have several groups that need staffing in the last week of September. KCPT will be at Powell on September 27. The lady that had originally scheduled that night graciously switched to September 20. As far as I know there is no staff for the KCPT night. There is another night on Tuesday September 24 that is currently not staffed. Can anyone take this one? I will be out of the country so I can't help with any of these nights. If we don't get a volunteer I will cancel the September 24 before I leave.
Excellent . Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 4:49 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > ** > > > I can help on the 8th of Oct, and I will be at Powell for the KCPT night. > Pete > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair > > could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of > members > > jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > >
Thanks, Jackie. You're on the list! And you don't even have to bring Nick's shoes. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 7:02 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] private groups I plan to be there for the KCPT night. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:41 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] private groups We have several groups that need staffing in the last week of September. KCPT will be at Powell on September 27. The lady that had originally scheduled that night graciously switched to September 20. As far as I know there is no staff for the KCPT night. There is another night on Tuesday September 24 that is currently not staffed. Can anyone take this one? I will be out of the country so I can't help with any of these nights. If we don't get a volunteer I will cancel the September 24 before I leave.
Thanks for the report, Joe. It's in the logs. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 9:26 PM To: ASKC Yahoo; Daniel McIntosh; Brodwin, Mark Subject: [ASKC] Pay Day Many thanks to the Warko crew for Friday night. Charles and Carol Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, Richard Fredrick, Patrick Newman and Rita Wright for hosting about 45 guests to the roof. Did I miss any blue shirts? Of special note is the Thank You message I received from one our visitors. I was contacted a couple of days prior about the concerns of a lady visiting terminally ill with cancer. Of particular concern was that her friend didn't want any special treatment or to be pampered. I replied explaining that we take great pride in giving each and every visitor the best possible and memorable experience with everyone having a good time. Below is her message. Oh Joe, I can't thank you enough for an absolutely enjoyable evening with all of you, the stars and the planets! It was awesome! She thoroughly enjoyed it! Bev Who says outreach doesn't have rewards. Thank you staff for sharing something wonderful with another person. Joe
I can be there on the 8th to help. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 4:16 PM Subject: [ASKC] Large group There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. Sent via Gmail from David Young
As you know if you actually read the newsletter, the plan is to set up EAST of the observatory for the picnic. The area east of the observatory out about 60 feet from the fence line and from the road to about 10 feet south of the fence line has been sprayed for bugs. There should be darn few chiggers and ticks in the grass. The bushes and the grass west of the observatory were also sprayed. That might even slow down some of the mosquitos! There is now a "trail" camera mounted on the west side of the dome. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Mike Larkin our team leader cannot make it this Saturday and would like to trade a team night with someone. Please call him directly as he is not a member of this group.
Thanks
Gary Martin
Switch to google mail. They will read your mail for you. (Smile) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Seems that I am having trouble reading Yahoo mail at work using the Yahoo site. I can only read about 1 in 15 messages or less. Keep getting the following: "There appears to be a problem loading the email" > > Love it! > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist >
Switch to google mail. They will read your mail for you. (Smile) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Seems that I am having trouble reading Yahoo mail at work using the Yahoo site. I can only read about 1 in 15 messages or less. Keep getting the following: "There appears to be a problem loading the email" > > Love it! > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist >
Monday around 0750 the silence of our 5 acres was broken by Rita's scream and the sight of the big, red wagon with lights flashing entering our drive. What she thought was a pulled muscle was much more and immobilized her in and explosion of pain. The EMT's said follow us and I did. We were on the road cruising at a good speed when they popped on the cherries on the top of the rig, the sirens blared and a puff of smoke let out of the exhaust ...they were running hot. What the heck....her vital signs were good (you can fill in what I really said). Reaching speeds around 90mph we made the quickest dash to Liberty I have seen. After days of MRI's, X-rays and CT-scans, nothing definitive could be seen to be causing so much pain. After the epidural in the hip had no results, they did a spinal epidural. This seems to have relieved the pain from what they decided is a bulging disc. Rita's own battle of the bulge in the lower back. She is home tonight with light pain in the knee that could or couldn't be related to all of this. So, Rita will not be at this Sunday's cleanup of the REB building. Her presence at the Heart of America Star Party is in question also. Now it comes to you...faithful members of the ASKC. The staff, especially our kitchen staff, Carol and Charles Kennedy, will need you assistance ever more without begging. Please don't wait to be asked....ask "what can you do!" Rita's spirit is better and I know she will be push herself if I and we do watch her. God and the gods of Olympus willing, she will be with everyone at the party. How ever, let's hope it in a relaxed setting directing us worker bees. Sincerely, Nurse Joe PS: This message was BCC to our family and friends in life and scouting. They may get a hoot out of it.
Poor Rita. Hope she is ok! Mary Sent from my iPad On Sep 12, 2013, at 9:10 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Monday around 0750 the silence of our 5 acres was broken by Rita's > scream and the sight of the big, red wagon with lights flashing entering > our drive. What she thought was a pulled muscle was much more and > immobilized her in and explosion of pain. The EMT's said follow us and > I did. We were on the road cruising at a good speed when they popped on > the cherries on the top of the rig, the sirens blared and a puff of > smoke let out of the exhaust ...they were running hot. What the > heck....her vital signs were good (you can fill in what I really said). > Reaching speeds around 90mph we made the quickest dash to Liberty I have > seen. After days of MRI's, X-rays and CT-scans, nothing definitive > could be seen to be causing so much pain. After the epidural in the hip > had no results, they did a spinal epidural. This seems to have relieved > the pain from what they decided is a bulging disc. Rita's own battle of > the bulge in the lower back. She is home tonight with light pain in the > knee that could or couldn't be related to all of this. > > So, Rita will not be at this Sunday's cleanup of the REB building. Her > presence at the Heart of America Star Party is in question also. Now it > comes to you...faithful members of the ASKC. The staff, especially our > kitchen staff, Carol and Charles Kennedy, will need you assistance ever > more without begging. Please don't wait to be asked....ask "what can > you do!" > > Rita's spirit is better and I know she will be push herself if I and we > do watch her. God and the gods of Olympus willing, she will be with > everyone at the party. How ever, let's hope it in a relaxed setting > directing us worker bees. > > Sincerely, > > Nurse Joe > > PS: This message was BCC to our family and friends in life and > scouting. They may get a hoot out of it. > >
Damn Joe glad Rita is better. Backs are nothing to fool with. Best of luck and hope she can be reposed and relaxed during the star party.
Joe, I'm sorry to hear about Rita's back problem and hope things go well for her. Also, I will help out with the HoASP where ever I can. John ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:10 PM Subject: [ASKC] HoASP and Rita's Hospital Visit Monday around 0750 the silence of our 5 acres was broken by Rita's scream and the sight of the big, red wagon with lights flashing entering our drive. What she thought was a pulled muscle was much more and immobilized her in and explosion of pain. The EMT's said follow us and I did. We were on the road cruising at a good speed when they popped on the cherries on the top of the rig, the sirens blared and a puff of smoke let out of the exhaust ...they were running hot. What the heck....her vital signs were good (you can fill in what I really said). Reaching speeds around 90mph we made the quickest dash to Liberty I have seen. After days of MRI's, X-rays and CT-scans, nothing definitive could be seen to be causing so much pain. After the epidural in the hip had no results, they did a spinal epidural. This seems to have relieved the pain from what they decided is a bulging disc. Rita's own battle of the bulge in the lower back. She is home tonight with light pain in the knee that could or couldn't be related to all of this. So, Rita will not be at this Sunday's cleanup of the REB building. Her presence at the Heart of America Star Party is in question also. Now it comes to you...faithful members of the ASKC. The staff, especially our kitchen staff, Carol and Charles Kennedy, will need you assistance ever more without begging. Please don't wait to be asked....ask "what can you do!" Rita's spirit is better and I know she will be push herself if I and we do watch her. God and the gods of Olympus willing, she will be with everyone at the party. How ever, let's hope it in a relaxed setting directing us worker bees. Sincerely, Nurse Joe PS: This message was BCC to our family and friends in life and scouting. They may get a hoot out of it.
Joe, I'm sorry to hear about Rita. Give her a hug for me. Gina _____ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:10 PM Subject: [ASKC] HoASP and Rita's Hospital Visit Monday around 0750 the silence of our 5 acres was broken by Rita's scream and the sight of the big, red wagon with lights flashing entering our drive. What she thought was a pulled muscle was much more and immobilized her in and explosion of pain. The EMT's said follow us and I did. We were on the road cruising at a good speed when they popped on the cherries on the top of the rig, the sirens blared and a puff of smoke let out of the exhaust ...they were running hot. What the heck....her vital signs were good (you can fill in what I really said). Reaching speeds around 90mph we made the quickest dash to Liberty I have seen. After days of MRI's, X-rays and CT-scans, nothing definitive could be seen to be causing so much pain. After the epidural in the hip had no results, they did a spinal epidural. This seems to have relieved the pain from what they decided is a bulging disc. Rita's own battle of the bulge in the lower back. She is home tonight with light pain in the knee that could or couldn't be related to all of this. So, Rita will not be at this Sunday's cleanup of the REB building. Her presence at the Heart of America Star Party is in question also. Now it comes to you...faithful members of the ASKC. The staff, especially our kitchen staff, Carol and Charles Kennedy, will need you assistance ever more without begging. Please don't wait to be asked....ask "what can you do!" Rita's spirit is better and I know she will be push herself if I and we do watch her. God and the gods of Olympus willing, she will be with everyone at the party. How ever, let's hope it in a relaxed setting directing us worker bees. Sincerely, Nurse Joe PS: This message was BCC to our family and friends in life and scouting. They may get a hoot out of it.
Omg.... Prayin 4 u guys
-----Original Message-----
From: jos.wright@yahoo.com
To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 5:11 pm
Subject: [ASKC] HoASP and Rita's Hospital Visit
Monday around 0750 the silence of our 5 acres was broken by Rita's
scream and the sight of the big, red wagon with lights flashing entering
our drive. What she thought was a pulled muscle was much more and
immobilized her in and explosion of pain. The EMT's said follow us and
I did. We were on the road cruising at a good speed when they popped on
the cherries on the top of the rig, the sirens blared and a puff of
smoke let out of the exhaust ...they were running hot. What the
heck....her vital signs were good (you can fill in what I really said).
Reaching speeds around 90mph we made the quickest dash to Liberty I have
seen. After days of MRI's, X-rays and CT-scans, nothing definitive
could be seen to be causing so much pain. After the epidural in the hip
had no results, they did a spinal epidural. This seems to have relieved
the pain from what they decided is a bulging disc. Rita's own battle of
the bulge in the lower back. She is home tonight with light pain in the
knee that could or couldn't be related to all of this.
So, Rita will not be at this Sunday's cleanup of the REB building. Her
presence at the Heart of America Star Party is in question also. Now it
comes to you...faithful members of the ASKC. The staff, especially our
kitchen staff, Carol and Charles Kennedy, will need you assistance ever
more without begging. Please don't wait to be asked....ask "what can
you do!"
Rita's spirit is better and I know she will be push herself if I and we
do watch her. God and the gods of Olympus willing, she will be with
everyone at the party. How ever, let's hope it in a relaxed setting
directing us worker bees.
Sincerely,
Nurse Joe
PS: This message was BCC to our family and friends in life and
scouting. They may get a hoot out of it.
Can the people going to this event tonight make contact with the lady listed below? Thanks, Joe lisa.latas@... Lisa Latas VP Fundraising and Community Events / Red Bridge PTA 816-213-0302 (cell)
I observed Comet ISON last Monday morning. Here is my log: Comet ISON (2012 S1) 9/9/2013 05:49 CDT ASKC-DSS 20" f/4.3 dob 12mm Nagler=209x=22'FOV above average seeing SQM=21.34 A short starhop from the galaxy pair NGC 2672/2673 in Cancer. About 1.5' ENE of 13th mag star 3UC223-102997. The coma is still quite small in size, faint, and only a diffuse glow. There is a very slightly brighter central area and no sign of any tail formation. Fainter than expected. It should be about magnitude 12.2, but I estimated it at 13-14. the comet can be seen with d/v, but a/v increases its overall size slightly. The comet is currently located in the bright morning zodical light, so that tends to wash the comet out even more. It's only about 20° above the eastern horizon, but waiting for it to climb higher means fighting a brighter morning twilight. -"crazy" Scott
Left her a voice mail, haven't heard back. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > Can the people going to this event tonight make contact with the lady > listed below? > > Thanks, > > Joe > > lisa.latas@... > > Lisa Latas > > VP Fundraising and Community Events / Red Bridge PTA > > 816-213-0302 (cell) >
In a hurry I sent out a message earlier and am away from that computer. So, I don't know it went or not. If you are going to this event, please contact Lisa from the school and let herknow. Lisa Latas VP Fundraising and Community Events / Red Bridge PTA 816-213-0302 (cell) Latas, Lisa A [SLS] <lisa.latas@...>; So, this maybe a repeat. Thanks, Joe Oh, _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@...> Date: Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 3:26 PM Subject: Star Party To: askc_powell_reservations@... Hello, My name is Shanna Beyer and I am working on my Girl Scout Gold Award. I am planning on hosting a star party on October 12th and talked to Leif Bahl, who offered his and his fiance's telescope for the event. I was wondering if other individuals would be willing to come and help with the star party. Anything would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Shanna Beyer
Same for Sue and I here in the backwards part of Arkansas. We still feel the pain all the way here. -Stuart ________________________________ From: Gina Fedon <antares@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 9:31 AM Subject: RE: [ASKC] HoASP and Rita's Hospital Visit Joe, I’m sorry to hear about Rita… Give her a hug for me. Gina ________________________________ From:Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:10 PM Subject: [ASKC] HoASP and Rita's Hospital Visit Monday around 0750 the silence of our 5 acres was broken by Rita's scream and the sight of the big, red wagon with lights flashing entering our drive. What she thought was a pulled muscle was much more and immobilized her in and explosion of pain. The EMT's said follow us and I did. We were on the road cruising at a good speed when they popped on the cherries on the top of the rig, the sirens blared and a puff of smoke let out of the exhaust ...they were running hot. What the heck....her vital signs were good (you can fill in what I really said). Reaching speeds around 90mph we made the quickest dash to Liberty I have seen. After days of MRI's, X-rays and CT-scans, nothing definitive could be seen to be causing so much pain. After the epidural in the hip had no results, they did a spinal epidural. This seems to have relieved the pain from what they decided is a bulging disc. Rita's own battle of the bulge in the lower back. She is home tonight with light pain in the knee that could or couldn't be related to all of this. So, Rita will not be at this Sunday's cleanup of the REB building. Her presence at the Heart of America Star Party is in question also. Now it comes to you...faithful members of the ASKC. The staff, especially our kitchen staff, Carol and Charles Kennedy, will need you assistance ever more without begging. Please don't wait to be asked....ask "what can you do!" Rita's spirit is better and I know she will be push herself if I and we do watch her. God and the gods of Olympus willing, she will be with everyone at the party. How ever, let's hope it in a relaxed setting directing us worker bees. Sincerely, Nurse Joe PS: This message was BCC to our family and friends in life and scouting. They may get a hoot out of it.
Anyone have information as to the location of this event? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@... <mailto:nashayshay@...> > Date: Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 3:26 PM Subject: Star Party To: askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations@...> Hello, My name is Shanna Beyer and I am working on my Girl Scout Gold Award. I am planning on hosting a star party on October 12th and talked to Leif Bahl, who offered his and his fiance's telescope for the event. I was wondering if other individuals would be willing to come and help with the star party. Anything would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Shanna Beyer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Scott K is there a channel for Pink Floyd on Sirius radio?
We had to refresh our radio, can't find the Pink Floyd channel.
Gil Machin
Leif says it's at the English Landing Park in Parkville, MO. It starts at 7pm on 10/12, Saturday. We'll begin setting up about 6:30-6:45pm. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:09 PM, "Mike Stewart" <mike.n0tu@gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone have information as to the location of this event? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@... <mailto:nashayshay@...> > > Date: Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 3:26 PM > Subject: Star Party > To: askc_powell_reservations@... > <mailto:askc_powell_reservations@...> > > Hello, > > My name is Shanna Beyer and I am working on my Girl Scout Gold Award. I am > planning on hosting a star party on October 12th and talked to Leif Bahl, > who offered his and his fiancée's telescope for the event. I was wondering > if other individuals would be willing to come and help with the star party. > Anything would be greatly appreciated! > > Thank you, > > Shanna Beyer > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
Thank you Cindy. Will watch the calendar and let you know when we get a bit closer. Can’t haul the scope up but can be an extra set of hands. Mike From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 9:34 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Star Party Leif says it's at the English Landing Park in Parkville, MO. It starts at 7pm on 10/12, Saturday. We'll begin setting up about 6:30-6:45pm. Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 13, 2013, at 8:09 PM, "Mike Stewart" <mike.n0tu@... <mailto:mike.n0tu@...> > wrote: Anyone have information as to the location of this event? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@... <mailto:nashayshay@gmail.com> <mailto:nashayshay@...> > Date: Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 3:26 PM Subject: Star Party To: askc_powell_reservations@... <mailto:askc_powell_reservations@...> <mailto:askc_powell_reservations@...> Hello, My name is Shanna Beyer and I am working on my Girl Scout Gold Award. I am planning on hosting a star party on October 12th and talked to Leif Bahl, who offered his and his fiancée's telescope for the event. I was wondering if other individuals would be willing to come and help with the star party. Anything would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Shanna Beyer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Tell Rita to take it easy! We'll be thinking of her (and nurse Joe). I will be at the DSS for REBB cleaning/sanitizing duties Sunday morning at 10:00 am. Who else is planning to attend? On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 5:16 PM, Stuart Riley <stuartriley901@...>wrote: > ** > > > Same for Sue and I here in the backwards part of Arkansas. We still feel > the pain all the way here. > -Stuart > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gina Fedon <antares@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Friday, September 13, 2013 9:31 AM > *Subject:* RE: [ASKC] HoASP and Rita's Hospital Visit > > > > Joe, > > Im sorry to hear about Rita Give her a hug for me. > > Gina > ------------------------------ > *From:* Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > *To:* ASKC Yahoo < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > *Sent:* Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:10 PM > *Subject:* [ASKC] HoASP and Rita's Hospital Visit > > > Monday around 0750 the silence of our 5 acres was broken by Rita's > scream and the sight of the big, red wagon with lights flashing entering > our drive. What she thought was a pulled muscle was much more and > immobilized her in and explosion of pain. The EMT's said follow us and > I did. We were on the road cruising at a good speed when they popped on > the cherries on the top of the rig, the sirens blared and a puff of > smoke let out of the exhaust ...they were running hot. What the > heck....her vital signs were good (you can fill in what I really said). > Reaching speeds around 90mph we made the quickest dash to Liberty I have > seen. After days of MRI's, X-rays and CT-scans, nothing definitive > could be seen to be causing so much pain. After the epidural in the hip > had no results, they did a spinal epidural. This seems to have relieved > the pain from what they decided is a bulging disc. Rita's own battle of > the bulge in the lower back. She is home tonight with light pain in the > knee that could or couldn't be related to all of this. > > So, Rita will not be at this Sunday's cleanup of the REB building. Her > presence at the Heart of America Star Party is in question also. Now it > comes to you...faithful members of the ASKC. The staff, especially our > kitchen staff, Carol and Charles Kennedy, will need you assistance ever > more without begging. Please don't wait to be asked....ask "what can > you do!" > > Rita's spirit is better and I know she will be push herself if I and we > do watch her. God and the gods of Olympus willing, she will be with > everyone at the party. How ever, let's hope it in a relaxed setting > directing us worker bees. > > Sincerely, > > Nurse Joe > > PS: This message was BCC to our family and friends in life and > scouting. They may get a hoot out of it. > > > > > > >
Jay Manifold and I hosted about 40 scouts and leaders tonight. Darn clouds limited us to the moon, Polaris and Alberio. A little bit of SKU tour with the laser. Nice cook night.
google says to try 311 Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 9:15 PM, <gmachin@...> wrote: > ** > > > Scott K is there a channel for Pink Floyd on Sirius radio? > > We had to refresh our radio, can't find the Pink Floyd channel. > > Gil Machin > > >
There are private nights on the calendar for Septembe 20 AND September 24. The September 20 night was moved there from the original date of September 27 due to the KCPT night being scheduled for that night. Now the boggle. The duty pair that was going to do the September 24 night is now doing the September 20 night. That leaves the September 24 night with no staff on duty. Any one care to take the September 24 night? If there are no takers I will call them Sunday night and cancel. Sent via Gmail from David Young
David Neuenschwander and I both arrived at Red Bridge School around 7:00. Pete Jafferis already had his scope set up and pointed at the moon. We joined him and did the same as we waited for darkness. I'm no good at crowd estimates but I would guess that there was at least 100 enthusiastic and well behaved grade schoolers and their parents there. I think Pete stayed mostly on the moon. David wound up moving his scope to get Venus and Saturn which were hidden behind trees from where we were set up. Some people brought their own scopes and I tried to help set up a couple of them, one with an incredibly flimsy tripod and one with fried electrics. The schoolyard lights stayed on so it was difficult to pick out targets but I was able to get my go-to aligned and wound up showing Polaris, Alberio and NGC 457. We also gave laser tours of the constellations and stars we could see. We received many "Thank You"s from the parents and children and I think they are going to make this an annual event. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:30 PM Subject: [ASKC] Red Bridge School Tonight In a hurry I sent out a message earlier and am away from that computer. So, I don't know it went or not. If you are going to this event, please contact Lisa from the school and let her know. Lisa Latas VP Fundraising and Community Events / Red Bridge PTA 816-213-0302 (cell) Latas, Lisa A [SLS] <lisa.latas@sprint.com>; So, this maybe a repeat. Thanks, Joe Oh, _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I volunteered the night we were at KCPT.. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 5:13 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: Large group and KCPT Night on September 27th Thanks, Pete, for also volunteering for the KCPT night. I haven't been begging yet for people, but I am expecting between 70 and 100 visitors. Right now, it's you and me. Anybody else interested? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of pjafferis Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Large group I can help on the 8th of Oct, and I will be at Powell for the KCPT night. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair > could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members > jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. &g t; Sent via Gmail from David Young >
Its channel 311. But not all radios and XM plans include that channel. However, the Deep Tracks channel 27 simulcasts the Pink Floyd channel on Monday thru Friday from 11pm till Midnight. On sunday evenings they simulcast the Pink Floyd channel from 5pm to 11pm. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <gmachin@kc.rr.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 13 Sep 2013 19:15:25 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] off topic Scott K is there a channel for Pink Floyd on Sirius radio? We had to refresh our radio, can't find the Pink Floyd channel. Gil Machin
Team 3 is on duty tonight at Powell. We are short one team member, and would welcome any assistance. Thanks, Roger Gruenke Cell: 913.522.7875
I don't know how many of you follow the "amastro" yahoo group, but here is a good ISON observation log. Sounds a lot like mine from last Monday morning..... -Scott ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy)" <mrgalaxy@...> To: amastro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 8:04:23 PM Subject: [amastro] ISON visual victory 15480 Empire Rd. Benson, AZ 85602 hm ph: 520-586-2244 After at least six attempts for the past few weeks in Arizona's indifferent monsoon weather, I finally and unequivocally found Comet ISON as a visual object in my 25-in Dobsonian. It's bright enough that I think it should be fairly readily seen in telescopes about half that size in similar climactic conditions. This seems to have been a very difficult monsoon season for making observations of any sort, especially near the horizon. It hasn't really been raining but it has been humid. Most nights when I'm out trying to observe I can hear the condensing water running off the metal roofs into my water collection containers. Mosquitoes have been making observing conditions distracting and difficult. I tried to observe the comet on Wed/Thursday night but the clouds decided to roll in at about 2am and remain until dawn light. Last night (Thurs/Fri), it was the opposite, cloudy before midnight, then mostly clearing up the rest of the night. There was some distant lightning in the northeast and clouds threatening to roll in along the southeast horizon. For my earlier observing sessions I had been making 1/2 degree wide finder charts using the POSS images from the STSCI website. Since the motion of the comet has been about 1/2 degree a day the chart size was a little inconvenient for multiple day tracking of the comet. Last night I finally decided to download a 1-degree wide finder chart (centered on 9h01m42s, +20deg34', the three brightest stars seen on it are of about 8th magn and are plotted on the U2000 charts, for those interested) and was able to plot the motion of the comet in 12 hour increments. The comet was found near the position I estimated for Sept 13.5 (when it's 4am here in AZ it's 1100 UT or about 1/2 way into the day). After locating the approximate field at around 3:45am I searched around the area for about 20 minutes and finally found a hazy spot that looked promising at 4:05am. I knew there was a faint galaxy (UGC?? - can someone identify it?) about 10arcmin to the west of the calculated position of the comet and it looks like the comet passed by the galaxy earlier in the day. I was able to observe that that galaxy (maybe magn 14 and about 1arcmin in apparent diameter) lies close east of a distinctive small, flat triangle of faint stars and knew by then that the additional fuzzy spot I found was really the comet. While the galaxy was roundish with a small brighter middle, the comet had pretty small, little brighter middle and appeared asymmetric with a general haziness (tail) to the west and its inner coma was about 2-3 times larger than the galaxy with the tail about twice again as large in extension. The nail in the coffin was the fact that I could detect motion in the comet after observing it for about 40 minutes until about 4:45am when the zodiacal light, which enveloped Mars about 2-1/2 degrees to the south and reached up to about Jupiter, started to interfere. In that amount of time I was able to see a generally eastward movement of about 2 arcminutes, or about the comet coma's apparent diameter, with respect to several faint stars that I used as landmarks. The comet appeared to be about 1.5 magn brighter than the nearby galaxy, both of which I could fit in the field of view of my telescope (at 200x gives about 20arcmin FOV). Although the sky was getting brighter, the fact that the comet was getting higher in the sky (out of the haze) made it easier to detect. It's definitely worth trying for the comet over the weekend before the moon starts to interfere. Let's see how you do! Digested information: C/2012 S1 (ISON): 2013 Sep. 13.45 UT: m1=12.5, Dia.=2.5', DC=2/, 25-inch Reflector (200x). [ Maybe brighter than expected. Observed for 40 minutes and able to see westward motion. Even under humid conditions it was possible to observe some extension of the faint outer coma to the west, under pretty clear sky and good seeing conditions. Altitude: 15 deg. Some zodiacal light interference. Nearby field stars checked in DSS.]. ( Mescal, AZ, US, 4000 ft elevation). --------------------------------------------------------- ICQ Format: (may not have all info correct) 2012S1 2013 09 13.45 S 12.5 25-in L 200 2.5 2/ ICQ XX WPJOHNSON --------------------------------------------------------- Clear skies, Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy)
Roger My Wife and I could come for sure. If we don't get a sitter tonight we would have to bring our 3 and 5 year olds though... (Dave and Sarah Stewart 816-786-5176) --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Roger Gruenke <astro@...> wrote: > > Team 3 is on duty tonight at Powell. > > We are short one team member, and would welcome any assistance. > > Thanks, > Roger Gruenke > Cell: 913.522.7875 >
Wow, David must have had an extra busy night last night because he was also scheduled to open up Powell late last night!
Many thanks to all of you guys and it sounds like you had a very appreciative audience. And I know you have a very appreciative club president as well.
Thanks again.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:33 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Red Bridge School Tonight
David Neuenschwander and I both arrived at Red Bridge School around 7:00. Pete Jafferis already had his scope set up and pointed at the moon. We joined him and did the same as we waited for darkness. I'm no good at crowd estimates but I would guess that there was at least 100 enthusiastic and well behaved grade schoolers and their parents there.
I think Pete stayed mostly on the moon. David wound up moving his scope to get Venus and Saturn which were hidden behind trees from where we were set up. Some people brought their own scopes and I tried to help set up a couple of them, one with an incredibly flimsy tripod and one with fried electrics. The schoolyard lights stayed on so it was difficult to pick out targets but I was able to get my go-to aligned and wound up showing Polaris, Alberio and NGC 457. We also gave laser tours of the constellations and stars we could see.
We received many "Thank You"s from the parents and children and I think they are going to make this an annual event.
John Fitzgerald
_____
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:30 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Red Bridge School Tonight
In a hurry I sent out a message earlier and am away from that computer. So, I don't know it went or not.
If you are going to this event, please contact Lisa from the school and let her know.
Lisa Latas
VP Fundraising and Community Events / Red Bridge PTA
816-213-0302 (cell)
Latas, Lisa A [SLS] <lisa.latas@...>;
So, this maybe a repeat.
Thanks,
Joe
Oh,
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I can't even remember lunch yesterday, let along the volunteers. That's why I write it all down, except I forgot that too! Thanks, Jackie, and I'll tie an extra string around a finger. I am NOW writing down the volunteers. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 10:13 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: Large group and KCPT Night on September 27th I volunteered the night we were at KCPT.. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 5:13 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Re: Large group and KCPT Night on September 27th Thanks, Pete, for also volunteering for the KCPT night. I haven't been begging yet for people, but I am expecting between 70 and 100 visitors. Right now, it's you and me. Anybody else interested? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of pjafferis Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 4:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Large group I can help on the 8th of Oct, and I will be at Powell for the KCPT night. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > There is a large group scheduled for a member on October 8. The duty pair > could use some help for this 50 person group. How about a couple of members > jumping in? You don't need to be a keyholder to help with this group. &g t; Sent via Gmail from David Young >
Hi all, Just a recap of who has volunteered for the KCPT event at Powell in a couple of weeks. I have: Me Jackie Beucher Dave Hudgins Pete Jafferis If I missed anyone or if you would like to help out, please let me know. Also, I will be out of town September 23rd through the 26th so I would like to get the volunteer list figured out before I leave town. Thanks! Rick Henderson
Very cool! I'll have to see if I can find it with my 12" LX200. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > I observed Comet ISON last Monday morning. Here is my log: > > > > Comet ISON (2012 S1) > > 9/9/2013 05:49 CDT ASKC-DSS 20" f/4.3 dob 12mm Nagler=209x=22'FOV above average seeing SQM=21.34 > > A short starhop from the galaxy pair NGC 2672/2673 in Cancer. About 1.5' ENE of 13th mag star 3UC223-102997. The coma is still quite small in size, faint, and only a diffuse glow. There is a very slightly brighter central area and no sign of any tail formation. Fainter than expected. It should be about magnitude 12.2, but I estimated it at 13-14. the comet can be seen with d/v, but a/v increases its overall size slightly. The comet is currently located in the bright morning zodical light, so that tends to wash the comet out even more. It's only about 20° above the eastern horizon, but waiting for it to climb higher means fighting a brighter morning twilight. > > > > > > -"crazy" Scott >
Very cool! I'll have to see if I can find it with my 12" LX200. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > I observed Comet ISON last Monday morning. Here is my log: > > > > Comet ISON (2012 S1) > > 9/9/2013 05:49 CDT ASKC-DSS 20" f/4.3 dob 12mm Nagler=209x=22'FOV above average seeing SQM=21.34 > > A short starhop from the galaxy pair NGC 2672/2673 in Cancer. About 1.5' ENE of 13th mag star 3UC223-102997. The coma is still quite small in size, faint, and only a diffuse glow. There is a very slightly brighter central area and no sign of any tail formation. Fainter than expected. It should be about magnitude 12.2, but I estimated it at 13-14. the comet can be seen with d/v, but a/v increases its overall size slightly. The comet is currently located in the bright morning zodical light, so that tends to wash the comet out even more. It's only about 20° above the eastern horizon, but waiting for it to climb higher means fighting a brighter morning twilight. > > > > > > -"crazy" Scott >
Can't wait! Thanks, Dave. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > As you know if you actually read the newsletter, the plan is to set up EAST > of the observatory for the picnic. The area east of the observatory out > about 60 feet from the fence line and from the road to about 10 feet south > of the fence line has been sprayed for bugs. There should be darn few > chiggers and ticks in the grass. The bushes and the grass west of the > observatory were also sprayed. That might even slow down some of the > mosquitos! > > There is now a "trail" camera mounted on the west side of the dome. > Sent via Gmail from David Young >
Hi again, Must be my email time. Anyway, weather permitting I will be hosting 40-50 guests from the Western Alliance Conference of Planetarium Directors this coming Tuesday and would appreciate at least a couple helpers. Please let me know if you would be interested in helping as this should be a pretty astronomically savvy group. Thanks. Rick Henderson
I plan to be there but without my Starmaster. I had to transport it in my car to the scout camp last night and its a real pain to take completely apart and reassemble:-) It'll just be my smiling self with a photon cannon laser. Mmmmm... maybe some binocs. I understand Mike won't be there but I think Gary Martin usually does your programs. I can help with the 30" or the 16". I'll try to remember to bring my Kendrick laser collimator for the 16". The 1 1/4" one in the case is close to useless. It makes a one inch circle when you rotate it in the focuser. This 16" stays in collimation a lot better than the old cardboard tube one did. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 10:58 AM, Roger Gruenke <astro@...> wrote: > ** > > > Team 3 is on duty tonight at Powell. > > We are short one team member, and would welcome any assistance. > > Thanks, > Roger Gruenke > Cell: 913.522.7875 > >
We didn't go after the asteroid occultation but should have...
I'm not sure when I've had more enthusiastic responses to seeing Saturn. At low power in the murk. Really, lots of fun.
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 14, 2013 11:53 am
Subject: RE: [ASKC] Red Bridge School Tonight
Wow, David must have had an extra busy night last night because he was also scheduled to open up Powell late last night!
Many thanks to all of you guys and it sounds like you had a very appreciative audience. And I know you have a very appreciative club president as well.
Thanks again.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald
Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:33 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Red Bridge School Tonight
David Neuenschwander and I both arrived at Red Bridge School around 7:00. Pete Jafferis already had his scope set up and pointed at the moon. We joined him and did the same as we waited for darkness. I'm no good at crowd estimates but I would guess that there was at least 100 enthusiastic and well behaved grade schoolers and their parents there.
I think Pete stayed mostly on the moon. David wound up moving his scope to get Venus and Saturn which were hidden behind trees from where we were set up. Some people brought their own scopes and I tried to help set up a couple of them, one with an incredibly flimsy tripod and one with fried electrics. The schoolyard lights stayed on so it was difficult to pick out targets but I was able to get my go-to aligned and wound up showing Polaris, Alberio and NGC 457. We also gave laser tours of the constellations and stars we could see.
We received many "Thank You"s from the parents and children and I think they are going to make this an annual event.
John Fitzgerald
From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 3:30 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Red Bridge School Tonight
In a hurry I sent out a message earlier and am away from that computer. So, I don't know it went or not.
If you are going to this event, please contact Lisa from the school and let her know.
Lisa Latas
VP Fundraising and Community Events / Red Bridge PTA
816-213-0302 (cell)
Latas, Lisa A [SLS] <lisa.latas@sprint.com>;
So, this maybe a repeat.
Thanks,
Joe
Oh,
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I just looked at the last few emails I sent out this morning and they are all pleas for volunteers for group events at Powell or about town. These emails are not the first emails I have sent out asking for volunteers. Unfortunately, the responses have been meager or non-existent. So, let me try a new ploy. THE NELSON WILL ACTUALLY PAY US SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO DO THE SEPTEMBER 21ST EVENT, BUT WE HAVE TO ACTUALLY SHOW UP TO GE THE CASH. I have now officially resorted to attempting to bribe members to show up to help out. How low can I stoop? We have done this event for several years and it is always greatly appreciated by the Nelson-Atkins staff and their guests. Plus, even though it's light polluted, the museum is an excellent backdrop for ANY event. Plus, you're only a few blocks away from Winsteads for an after-observing snack. We are being asked to help build planispheres from 5 to 7 and then do viewing from 7 to 9. Right now I have two volunteers total, one of them is me and the event is only a week away. Folks, we can't do this with just two of us. Not every organization we volunteer for can afford to pay us for our efforts and, they shouldn't HAVE to, but if we miss out on a paying gig then we deserve what we don't get. Please contact me if you can help, the earlier the better. Rick Henderson
Rick,
Per our earlier private emails regarding my probably having to work late that Saturday--that is now looking less likely. I will try to find out Monday at work and let you know asap if I can help with this event. Unless you get a bunch of volunteers and don't need me.
Grant
I just looked at the last few emails I sent out this morning and they are all pleas for volunteers for group events at Powell or about town. These emails are not the first emails I have sent out asking for volunteers. Unfortunately, the responses have been meager or non-existent.
So, let me try a new ploy.
THE NELSON WILL ACTUALLY PAY US SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO DO THE SEPTEMBER 21ST EVENT, BUT WE HAVE TO ACTUALLY SHOW UP TO GE THE CASH.
I have now officially resorted to attempting to bribe members to show up to help out. How low can I stoop?
We have done this event for several years and it is always greatly appreciated by the Nelson-Atkins staff and their guests. Plus, even though it's light polluted, the museum is an excellent backdrop for ANY event. Plus, you're only a few blocks away from Winsteads for an after-observing snack.
We are being asked to help build planispheres from 5 to 7 and then do viewing from 7 to 9. Right now I have two volunteers total, one of them is me and the event is only a week away.
Folks, we can't do this with just two of us. Not every organization we volunteer for can afford to pay us for our efforts and, they shouldn't HAVE to, but if we miss out on a paying gig then we deserve what we don't get.
Please contact me if you can help, the earlier the better.
Rick Henderson
Hi. The number of people registered for HOASP at this moment is 101. That is 61 registrations, and their families. Add in our guest speakers and a few others I know are coming, and the total will be around 115. Gary Pittman brought me all the registrations from the post office box today, so that is an up-to-date number. Joe - I will send you a copy of the data base tonight. If anyone else wants any info, please let me know. There are 39 registrants entered in the RV/electrical lottery. Many thanks to Denise for her help in entering and trouble-shooting issues. Jackie - ( hoping it's clear for the folks at Powell!) Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
Can we set up a large scope next to our vehicles? Jim From: Rick Henderson Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 12:25 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Event, Saturday, September 21st, 5 - 9 PM I just looked at the last few emails I sent out this morning and they are all pleas for volunteers for group events at Powell or about town. These emails are not the first emails I have sent out asking for volunteers. Unfortunately, the responses have been meager or non-existent. So, let me try a new ploy. THE NELSON WILL ACTUALLY PAY US SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO DO THE SEPTEMBER 21ST EVENT, BUT WE HAVE TO ACTUALLY SHOW UP TO GE THE CASH. I have now officially resorted to attempting to bribe members to show up to help out. How low can I stoop? We have done this event for several years and it is always greatly appreciated by the Nelson-Atkins staff and their guests. Plus, even though it's light polluted, the museum is an excellent backdrop for ANY event. Plus, you're only a few blocks away from Winsteads for an after-observing snack. We are being asked to help build planispheres from 5 to 7 and then do viewing from 7 to 9. Right now I have two volunteers total, one of them is me and the event is only a week away. Folks, we can't do this with just two of us. Not every organization we volunteer for can afford to pay us for our efforts and, they shouldn't HAVE to, but if we miss out on a paying gig then we deserve what we don't get. Please contact me if you can help, the earlier the better. Rick Henderson
39 for RV slots! Wow! When is the drawing taking place? So 13 with 30A, and 3 with 20A, that leaves 23 slots needed for the 2nd tier to be reserved. I'll bring the map layout that we used last year along to the Board Meeting. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Jackie Beucher <m31@everestkc.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:03:05 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS Hi. The number of people registered for HOASP at this moment is 101. That is 61 registrations, and their families. Add in our guest speakers and a few others I know are coming, and the total will be around 115. Gary Pittman brought me all the registrations from the post office box today, so that is an up-to-date number. Joe - I will send you a copy of the data base tonight. If anyone else wants any info, please let me know. There are 39 registrants entered in the RV/electrical lottery. Many thanks to Denise for her help in entering and trouble-shooting issues. Jackie - ( hoping it's clear for the folks at Powell!) Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@everestkc.net Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
Scott, I believe the correct number for the RV lottery is *22*, not 39. I will double check that with Jackie later today. Denise On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 6:05 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > ** 39 for RV slots! Wow! When is the drawing taking place? > > So 13 with 30A, and 3 with 20A, that leaves 23 slots needed for the 2nd > tier to be reserved. > > I'll bring the map layout that we used last year along to the Board > Meeting. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * Jackie Beucher <m31@...> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:03:05 -0500 > *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *[ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS > > > > Hi. The number of people registered for HOASP at this moment is 101. > That is 61 registrations, and their families. Add in our guest speakers > and a few others I know are coming, and the total will be around 115. > Gary Pittman brought me all the registrations from the post office box > today, so that is an up-to-date number. **** > > ** ** > > Joe I will send you a copy of the data base tonight. If anyone else > wants any info, please let me know.**** > > ** ** > > There are 39 registrants entered in the RV/electrical lottery.**** > > ** ** > > Many thanks to Denise for her help in entering and trouble-shooting > issues. **** > > ** ** > > Jackie ( hoping its clear for the folks at Powell!)**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Jackie Beucher**** > > 11305 King St.**** > > Overland Park, KS. 66210**** > > M31@...**** > > Home: 913-469-0135**** > > Cell: 913-522-8799**** > > ** ** > > >
Rick, I'll be there with a small Dobsonian. Joe Aburty
Twyla and I will be there. Assemble at 4pm or so? Jason. On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote: > > > Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick > Ruess�s shoes. Egads� > > Jackie > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf > Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies > Event, September 21st. > > I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. > > September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday. > > Rick Henderson > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM > *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com> > *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, > September 21st. > > The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes > for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested > telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a > planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it > gets dark. The event is listed on their website at > > https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 > > If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or > night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, > please contact me at rhenderson1@... > <mailto:rhenderson1@...> this week as I need to coordinate our > volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere > construction materials and they are very easy to make. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > > >
I would think the drawing could take place as long as there are no more registrations in the mail Monday that have been post-marked by the 11th. If someone mailed from a distance, that would be possible. I would imagine Gary P. will check the post box before the board meeting. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:05 AM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS 39 for RV slots! Wow! When is the drawing taking place? So 13 with 30A, and 3 with 20A, that leaves 23 slots needed for the 2nd tier to be reserved. I'll bring the map layout that we used last year along to the Board Meeting. -Scott Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR _____ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:03:05 -0500 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS Hi. The number of people registered for HOASP at this moment is 101. That is 61 registrations, and their families. Add in our guest speakers and a few others I know are coming, and the total will be around 115. Gary Pittman brought me all the registrations from the post office box today, so that is an up-to-date number. Joe - I will send you a copy of the data base tonight. If anyone else wants any info, please let me know. There are 39 registrants entered in the RV/electrical lottery. Many thanks to Denise for her help in entering and trouble-shooting issues. Jackie - ( hoping it's clear for the folks at Powell!) Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
I believe Denise is correct. It was late last night for me, and I was seeing double. J Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:43 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS Scott, I believe the correct number for the RV lottery is 22, not 39. I will double check that with Jackie later today. Denise On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 6:05 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: 39 for RV slots! Wow! When is the drawing taking place? So 13 with 30A, and 3 with 20A, that leaves 23 slots needed for the 2nd tier to be reserved. I'll bring the map layout that we used last year along to the Board Meeting. -Scott Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR _____ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:03:05 -0500 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS Hi. The number of people registered for HOASP at this moment is 101. That is 61 registrations, and their families. Add in our guest speakers and a few others I know are coming, and the total will be around 115. Gary Pittman brought me all the registrations from the post office box today, so that is an up-to-date number. Joe - I will send you a copy of the data base tonight. If anyone else wants any info, please let me know. There are 39 registrants entered in the RV/electrical lottery. Many thanks to Denise for her help in entering and trouble-shooting issues. Jackie - ( hoping it's clear for the folks at Powell!) Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks, Joe. I appreciate your help. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Alburty Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 8:51 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Nelson-Atkins Event, Saturday, September 21st, 5 - 9 PM Rick, I'll be there with a small Dobsonian. Joe Aburty
Thank you Jason and Twyla. I will be sending out the details mid-week as I have to run things by the Nelson folks one more time. Are you bringing a telescope? Could either one of you help me with planispheres? Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:18 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. Twyla and I will be there. Assemble at 4pm or so? Jason. On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote: > > > Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick > Ruess's shoes. Egads. > > Jackie > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf > Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies > Event, September 21st. > > I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. > > September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday. > > Rick Henderson > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM > *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com> > *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, > September 21st. > > The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes > for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested > telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a > planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it > gets dark. The event is listed on their website at > > https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 > > If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or > night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, > please contact me at rhenderson1@... > <mailto:rhenderson1@...> this week as I need to coordinate our > volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere > construction materials and they are very easy to make. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Thanks, Grant. I'll keep you posted. So far, the response today has been good so I will send a group email out by Wednesday with the details and you can decide then whether or not you should come. You do a lot out east already and your offer is appreciated. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt@... Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 7:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Nelson-Atkins Event, Saturday, September 21st, 5 - 9 PM Rick, Per our earlier private emails regarding my probably having to work late that Saturday--that is now looking less likely. I will try to find out Monday at work and let you know asap if I can help with this event. Unless you get a bunch of volunteers and don't need me. Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I just looked at the last few emails I sent out this morning and they are all pleas for volunteers for group events at Powell or about town. These emails are not the first emails I have sent out asking for volunteers. Unfortunately, the responses have been meager or non-existent. So, let me try a new ploy. THE NELSON WILL ACTUALLY PAY US SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO DO THE SEPTEMBER 21ST EVENT, BUT WE HAVE TO ACTUALLY SHOW UP TO GE THE CASH. I have now officially resorted to attempting to bribe members to show up to help out. How low can I stoop? We have done this event for several years and it is always greatly appreciated by the Nelson-Atkins staff and their guests. Plus, even though it's light polluted, the museum is an excellent backdrop for ANY event. Plus, you're only a few blocks away from Winsteads for an after-observing snack. We are being asked to help build planispheres from 5 to 7 and then do viewing from 7 to 9. Right now I have two volunteers total, one of them is me and the event is only a week away. Folks, we can't do this with just two of us. Not every organization we volunteer for can afford to pay us for our efforts and, they shouldn't HAVE to, but if we miss out on a paying gig then we deserve what we don't get. Please contact me if you can help, the earlier the better. Rick Henderson
We will bring the LX200. I can help with the planispheres. Twyla Forst On 9/15/2013 12:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: > > Thank you Jason and Twyla. I will be sending out the details mid-week as I > have to run things by the Nelson folks one more time. > > Are you bringing a telescope? Could either one of you help me with > planispheres? > > Rick Henderson > > -----Original Message----- > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of > Jason > Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:18 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies > Event, September 21st. > > Twyla and I will be there. > > Assemble at 4pm or so? > > Jason. > > On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote: > > > > > > Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick > > Ruess's shoes. Egads. > > > > Jackie > > > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf > > Of *Rick Henderson > > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM > > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies > > Event, September 21st. > > > > I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. > > > > September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson > > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM > > *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com> > > *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, > > September 21st. > > > > The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes > > for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested > > telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a > > planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it > > gets dark. The event is listed on their website at > > > > https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 > > > > If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or > > night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, > > please contact me at rhenderson1@... > > <mailto:rhenderson1@...> this week as I need to coordinate our > > volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere > > construction materials and they are very easy to make. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > >
Thanks, Twyla. Details to come out on Wednesday. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Twyla Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. We will bring the LX200. I can help with the planispheres. Twyla Forst On 9/15/2013 12:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: Thank you Jason and Twyla. I will be sending out the details mid-week as I have to run things by the Nelson folks one more time. Are you bringing a telescope? Could either one of you help me with planispheres? Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:18 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. Twyla and I will be there. Assemble at 4pm or so? Jason. On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote: > > > Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick > Ruess's shoes. Egads. > > Jackie > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf > Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies > Event, September 21st. > > I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. > > September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday. > > Rick Henderson > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM > *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com> <mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com> > *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, > September 21st. > > The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes > for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested > telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a > planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it > gets dark. The event is listed on their website at > > https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 > > If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or > night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, > please contact me at rhenderson1@... > <mailto:rhenderson1@...> <mailto:rhenderson1@...> this week as I need to coordinate our > volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere > construction materials and they are very easy to make. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Team 3 staff members and additional volunteers working (random order list): David Young, Gary Martin, Colby Schumacher, Tom Daniels, John Benz, Dick Trentman, Jason Forst, Twyla Forst, Matthew Forst, Pat Gruenke, Roger Gruenke. Hope I didn't forget anyone. 115 Stickers issued $571 income And this was a very cloudy night! "Guest Astronomers" included many boy scouts camping in the park, and a group of students from Miege High School. Roger Gruenke
Hi Roger, Thanks for the update and for everyone's help, even if it was a cloudy night! Looks like you had a good group of folks to help run the night to boot. It's in the logbook now. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger Gruenke Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 4:31 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Public Night at Powell, 2013 Sep 14 Team 3 staff members and additional volunteers working (random order list): David Young, Gary Martin, Colby Schumacher, Tom Daniels, John Benz, Dick Trentman, Jason Forst, Twyla Forst, Matthew Forst, Pat Gruenke, Roger Gruenke. Hope I didn't forget anyone. 115 Stickers issued $571 income And this was a very cloudy night! "Guest Astronomers" included many boy scouts camping in the park, and a group of students from Miege High School. Roger Gruenke
A good turnout of the usual suspects but sadly no new faces. The REBB is pretty darn clean now and the chairs and tables have been cleaned up. There's bug killer on most of the observing field and around the REBB. Scott was mowing the field with newly sharpened blades on the mower. Supplies have been inventoried. The trailer and both tanks have been sold and money collected. The pump has been brought to David Y's house for sale up here in the city. We even painted the gate pipes. They probably should have at least one more can of Rustoleum gloss white applied so feel free to do so if the mood strikes you.. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Rick I am out of town. Will make board meeting. I should be able to help. I will talk to you Mon.
Gil Machin
I just mowed the observing edges and the property line. I was out of there by 4:30. The mower still has a severe loss of RPM's when climbing hills or thick grass. With the lower RPM's, the blades still don't cut well, even with sharp blades. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:17:04 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Dark Sky Site and Robert E. Boyle Building A good turnout of the usual suspects but sadly no new faces. The REBB is pretty darn clean now and the chairs and tables have been cleaned up. There's bug killer on most of the observing field and around the REBB. Scott was mowing the field with newly sharpened blades on the mower. Supplies have been inventoried. The trailer and both tanks have been sold and money collected. The pump has been brought to David Y's house for sale up here in the city. We even painted the gate pipes. They probably should have at least one more can of Rustoleum gloss white applied so feel free to do so if the mood strikes you.. Sent via Gmail from David Young
He will. Gary Sent from my iPad On Sep 15, 2013, at 11:26 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > I would think the drawing could take place as long as there are no more registrations in the mail Monday that have been post-marked by the 11th. If someone mailed from a distance, that would be possible. I would imagine Gary P. will check the post box before the board meeting. > > > > Jackie > > > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... > Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:05 AM > To: askc > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS > > > > > > 39 for RV slots! Wow! When is the drawing taking place? > > So 13 with 30A, and 3 with 20A, that leaves 23 slots needed for the 2nd tier to be reserved. > > I'll bring the map layout that we used last year along to the Board Meeting. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> > > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:03:05 -0500 > > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ASKC] HOASP REGISTRATIONS > > > > > > Hi. The number of people registered for HOASP at this moment is 101. That is 61 registrations, and their families. Add in our guest speakers and a few others I know are coming, and the total will be around 115. Gary Pittman brought me all the registrations from the post office box today, so that is an up-to-date number. > > > > Joe – I will send you a copy of the data base tonight. If anyone else wants any info, please let me know. > > > > There are 39 registrants entered in the RV/electrical lottery. > > > > Many thanks to Denise for her help in entering and trouble-shooting issues. > > > > Jackie – ( hoping it’s clear for the folks at Powell!) > > > > > > > > Jackie Beucher > > 11305 King St. > > Overland Park, KS. 66210 > > M31@... > > Home: 913-469-0135 > > Cell: 913-522-8799 > > > > >
I don't think so. We have always set up in the patio south of the old building, west of the new "cube" and there's no way to get a normal vehicle up there. They provide a "golf" cart with a flat bed to haul the bigger stuff from the street. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: > ** > > > Can we set up a large scope next to our vehicles? > > Jim > > *From:* Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> > *Sent:* Saturday, September 14, 2013 12:25 PM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Event, Saturday, September 21st, 5 - 9 PM > > > > I just looked at the last few emails I sent out this morning and they > are all pleas for volunteers for group events at Powell or about town. > These emails are not the first emails I have sent out asking for > volunteers. Unfortunately, the responses have been meager or > non-existent. **** > > **** > > So, let me try a new ploy.**** > > **** > > THE NELSON WILL ACTUALLY PAY US SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO DO THE > SEPTEMBER 21ST EVENT, BUT WE HAVE TO ACTUALLY SHOW UP TO GE THE CASH.**** > > **** > > I have now officially resorted to attempting to bribe members to show up > to help out. How low can I stoop?**** > > **** > > We have done this event for several years and it is always greatly > appreciated by the Nelson-Atkins staff and their guests. Plus, even though > it's light polluted, the museum is an excellent backdrop for ANY event. > Plus, you're only a few blocks away from Winsteads for an after-observing > snack.**** > > **** > > We are being asked to help build planispheres from 5 to 7 and then do > viewing from 7 to 9. Right now I have two volunteers total, one of them is > me and the event is only a week away.**** > > **** > > Folks, we can't do this with just two of us. Not every organization we > volunteer for can afford to pay us for our efforts and, they shouldn't HAVE > to, but if we miss out on a paying gig then we deserve what we don't get.* > *** > > **** > > Please contact me if you can help, the earlier the better.**** > > **** > > Rick Henderson**** > > >
Maybe this winter we should haul the thing into a mower repair shop and have it tuned up? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 7:55 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > ** I just mowed the observing edges and the property line. I was out of > there by 4:30. > > The mower still has a severe loss of RPM's when climbing hills or thick > grass. With the lower RPM's, the blades still don't cut well, even with > sharp blades. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:17:04 -0500 > *To: *ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *[ASKC] Dark Sky Site and Robert E. Boyle Building > > > > A good turnout of the usual suspects but sadly no new faces. The REBB is > pretty darn clean now and the chairs and tables have been cleaned up. > There's bug killer on most of the observing field and around the REBB. > Scott was mowing the field with newly sharpened blades on the mower. > Supplies have been inventoried. The trailer and both tanks have been sold > and money collected. The pump has been brought to David Y's house for sale > up here in the city. We even painted the gate pipes. They probably should > have at least one more can of Rustoleum gloss white applied so feel free to > do so if the mood strikes you.. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > >
A yearly event but only if we get some volunteers. I still don't have any volunteers for the Frank Rushton school event we've done for years and years. Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Amy Polen <apolen@...> Date: Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM Subject: Trailwood - Science Night To: David Young <youngmdavid@...>, James Lockard < jameslockard@...>, Alaine Hudlin <alaine.hudlin@ksoutdoors.com> Its hard to believe its time but I wanted to get the ball rolling for this years Science Night. I was wondering if you would be interested in once again participating in this event. This year our Science Night will be Thursday 1/23/14 5:30 to 8:00pm. Just let me know if you are interested and then closer to date I will follow up with all the details. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! Thank You!!! Amy 816-547-7622
Maybe put something in the Messenger. One of the members might know how to do a tuneup on it and would do it if the club bought the parts. We don't have anything to lose by asking. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Dark Sky Site and Robert E. Boyle Building Maybe this winter we should haul the thing into a mower repair shop and have it tuned up? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 7:55 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > I just mowed the observing edges and the property line. I was out of there by 4:30. > >The mower still has a severe loss of RPM's when climbing hills or thick grass. With the lower RPM's, the blades still don't cut well, even with sharp blades. > >-Scott > >Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >________________________________ > >From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> >Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:17:04 -0500 >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [ASKC] Dark Sky Site and Robert E. Boyle Building > > >A good turnout of the usual suspects but sadly no new faces. The REBB is pretty darn clean now and the chairs and tables have been cleaned up. There's bug killer on most of the observing field and around the REBB. Scott was mowing the field with newly sharpened blades on the mower. Supplies have been inventoried. The trailer and both tanks have been sold and money collected. The pump has been brought to David Y's house for sale up here in the city. We even painted the gate pipes. They probably should have at least one more can of Rustoleum gloss white applied so feel free to do so if the mood strikes you.. > >Sent via Gmail from David Young
Thank you David and all the other assorted usual suspects for tackling a big job. The HOASP is a big deal for the ASKC and all that make use of the DSS should both be thankful for everyone's help, but should also try and kick in a bit to help. This is not something that should be a once a year, just in time for the HOASP support, but something that in ongoing throughout the year. Thanks again for using your Sunday to work for the ASKC. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 6:17 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Dark Sky Site and Robert E. Boyle Building A good turnout of the usual suspects but sadly no new faces. The REBB is pretty darn clean now and the chairs and tables have been cleaned up. There's bug killer on most of the observing field and around the REBB. Scott was mowing the field with newly sharpened blades on the mower. Supplies have been inventoried. The trailer and both tanks have been sold and money collected. The pump has been brought to David Y's house for sale up here in the city. We even painted the gate pipes. They probably should have at least one more can of Rustoleum gloss white applied so feel free to do so if the mood strikes you.. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Thanks, Gil. Talk to you Monday night. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gmachin@... Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 9:08 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Planetarium Directors' Night at Powell, Tuesday, September 17th Rick I am out of town. Will make board meeting. I should be able to help. I will talk to you Mon. Gil Machin --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hi again, Must be my email time… Anyway, weather permitting I will be hosting 40-50 guests from the Western Alliance Conference of Planetarium Directors this coming Tuesday and would appreciate at least a couple helpers. Please let me know if you would be interested in helping as this should be a pretty astronomically savvy group. Thanks. Rick Henderson
I just received a final informational email from the Nelson and the answer is a half-yes. We are to set up on the north side of the Nelson, next to the shuttlecock on the west side of the reflecting pool. This means we can drive up to the area where we are to set up and unload. If you have not been to the Nelson before, 45th street borders the north side of the Nelson and there is a long, u-shaped driveway that goes around the reflecting pool and past the north entrance to the museum. The shuttlecock is practically impossible to miss, plus I will be out there to coordinate things. However, we have been asked to park all vehicles in the underground parking garage, get your parking ticket and then the museum staff will validate the ticket so you will not be charged for parking. After the event, you can then go get your vehicle, drive back up to the driveway and load your equipment. I will send another email out later today with all the information. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 8:21 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Event, Saturday, September 21st, 5 - 9 PM I don't think so. We have always set up in the patio south of the old building, west of the new "cube" and there's no way to get a normal vehicle up there. They provide a "golf" cart with a flat bed to haul the bigger stuff from the street. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: Can we set up a large scope next to our vehicles? Jim From: Rick Henderson <mailto:rhenderson1@...> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 12:25 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Event, Saturday, September 21st, 5 - 9 PM I just looked at the last few emails I sent out this morning and they are all pleas for volunteers for group events at Powell or about town. These emails are not the first emails I have sent out asking for volunteers. Unfortunately, the responses have been meager or non-existent. So, let me try a new ploy. THE NELSON WILL ACTUALLY PAY US SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS TO DO THE SEPTEMBER 21ST EVENT, BUT WE HAVE TO ACTUALLY SHOW UP TO GE THE CASH. I have now officially resorted to attempting to bribe members to show up to help out. How low can I stoop? We have done this event for several years and it is always greatly appreciated by the Nelson-Atkins staff and their guests. Plus, even though it's light polluted, the museum is an excellent backdrop for ANY event. Plus, you're only a few blocks away from Winsteads for an after-observing snack. We are being asked to help build planispheres from 5 to 7 and then do viewing from 7 to 9. Right now I have two volunteers total, one of them is me and the event is only a week away. Folks, we can't do this with just two of us. Not every organization we volunteer for can afford to pay us for our efforts and, they shouldn't HAVE to, but if we miss out on a paying gig then we deserve what we don't get. Please contact me if you can help, the earlier the better. Rick Henderson
If the weather cooperates I will come out and help. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 11:46 AM Subject: [ASKC] Planetarium Directors' Night at Powell, Tuesday, September 17th Hi again, Must be my email time… Anyway, weather permitting I will be hosting 40-50 guests from the Western Alliance Conference of Planetarium Directors this coming Tuesday and would appreciate at least a couple helpers. Please let me know if you would be interested in helping as this should be a pretty astronomically savvy group. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Thanks, John. I will send out an email tomorrow around 5:30 to let everyone know if we're on or not. Stupid clouds, anyway. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 11:45 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Planetarium Directors' Night at Powell, Tuesday, September 17th If the weather cooperates I will come out and help. John Fitzgerald _____ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@....com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2013 11:46 AM Subject: [ASKC] Planetarium Directors' Night at Powell, Tuesday, September 17th Hi again, Must be my email time… Anyway, weather permitting I will be hosting 40-50 guests from the Western Alliance Conference of Planetarium Directors this coming Tuesday and would appreciate at least a couple helpers. Please let me know if you would be interested in helping as this should be a pretty astronomically savvy group. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Hey Dave - Yes, it was Nick Reuss and I that ran the astronomy classes for Bass Pro Shop's Wonders of the Outdoor World Conservation School about 12 years ago at Roaring River State Park. The site we used was selected for us beforehand. I believe it was the trap shooting site that was about 1 - 1.5 miles from the entrance into the park. It had a large parking lot and they turned the lights off for us. Skies were dark, but not exceptional. Problem with the park is you either had lights or tall trees in all the areas that were decent observing sites.
I can help out at Trailwood -- we just moved into that school district. But I've never done a program with ASKC so it would be great if there is someone to show me what to do. Thanks, Dave ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 8:24 AM Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Trailwood - Science Night A yearly event but only if we get some volunteers. I still don't have any volunteers for the Frank Rushton school event we've done for years and years. Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Amy Polen <apolen@...> Date: Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM Subject: Trailwood - Science Night To: David Young <youngmdavid@...>, James Lockard <jameslockard@...>, Alaine Hudlin <alaine.hudlin@...> It’s hard to believe it’s time but I wanted to get the ball rolling for this year’s Science Night. I was wondering if you would be interested in once again participating in this event. This year our Science Night will be Thursday 1/23/14 – 5:30 to 8:00pm. Just let me know if you are interested and then closer to date I will follow up with all the details. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! Thank You!!! Amy 816-547-7622
I just sent an information and schedule update to the following people who volunteered for the WAC Planetarium Directors' conference at Union Station. If you volunteered, but are not on this list, please email me today at the latest. Joe Wright Joe Alburty Denise Moser Dan Johnson Rick Henderson Thanks in advance. Rick Henderson
Dan, Thanks for the info., when we go camping I try to always have a scope and find a place to sneak a peek. Since I wouldn't be coordinating with any officials at the park for observing, it sounds like I can look for a spot with the the least amount of light, etc and just set up.
Thanks again - hopefully see ya at HOASP!
Dave
I’ll be there as well, weather permitting.
Jim
From: Rick Henderson
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:19 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st.
Thanks, Twyla. Details to come out on Wednesday.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Twyla
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:01 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Rick Henderson
Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st.
We will bring the LX200. I can help with the planispheres.
Twyla Forst
On 9/15/2013 12:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote:
Thank you Jason and Twyla. I will be sending out the details mid-week as I
have to run things by the Nelson folks one more time.
Are you bringing a telescope? Could either one of you help me with
planispheres?
Rick Henderson
-----Original Message-----
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:18 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies
Event, September 21st.
Twyla and I will be there.
Assemble at 4pm or so?
Jason.
On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote:
>
>
> Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick
> Ruess's shoes. Egads.
>
> Jackie
>
> *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf
> Of *Rick Henderson
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM
> *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies
> Event, September 21st.
>
> I am still challenged when it comes to calendars.
>
> September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM
> *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event,
> September 21st.
>
> The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes
> for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested
> telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a
> planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it
> gets dark. The event is listed on their website at
>
> https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771
>
> If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or
> night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers,
> please contact me at rhenderson1@...
> mailto:rhenderson1@... this week as I need to coordinate our
> volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere
> construction materials and they are very easy to make.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
>
>
>
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Thanks, Jim. I'll keep everyone posted. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Ketchum Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 9:58 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. I’ll be there as well, weather permitting. Jim From: Rick Henderson <mailto:rhenderson1@...> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:19 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. Thanks, Twyla. Details to come out on Wednesday. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Twyla Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. We will bring the LX200. I can help with the planispheres. Twyla Forst On 9/15/2013 12:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: Thank you Jason and Twyla. I will be sending out the details mid-week as I have to run things by the Nelson folks one more time. Are you bringing a telescope? Could either one of you help me with planispheres? Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@...m [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:18 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. Twyla and I will be there. Assemble at 4pm or so? Jason. On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote: > > > Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick > Ruess's shoes. Egads. > > Jackie > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf > Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies > Event, September 21st. > > I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. > > September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday. > > Rick Henderson > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM > *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, > September 21st. > > The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes > for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested > telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a > planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it > gets dark. The event is listed on their website at > > https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 > > If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or > night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, > please contact me at rhenderson1@... > mailto:rhenderson1@... this week as I need to coordinate our > volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere > construction materials and they are very easy to make. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
I’ll be there, weather permitting. Jim From: Rick Henderson Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 3:48 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] WACV Volunteers this Week at Union Station I just sent an information and schedule update to the following people who volunteered for the WAC Planetarium Directors' conference at Union Station. If you volunteered, but are not on this list, please email me today at the latest. Joe Wright Joe Alburty Denise Moser Dan Johnson Rick Henderson Thanks in advance. Rick Henderson
Hi all, More of an FYI than anything else. My three favorite weather sites, maps and satellite show clear skies by 8:00 PM tonight so we WILL be hosting the planetarium visitors from the WAC convention. The group won't arrive at Powell until 8:30 so I plan to get there between 7:30 and 8:00. There will only be between 15 and 20 visitors so I think we're pretty well staffed for the event. Given the rains of this morning, who could predict this evening? Not a sure thing still, but looks better than it did. Rick Henderson
The sky west of KC was about 50/50 for 500 miles. On Sep 17, 2013 3:15 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hi all,**** > > ** ** > > More of an FYI than anything else.**** > > ** ** > > My three favorite weather sites, maps and satellite show clear skies by > 8:00 PM tonight so we WILL be hosting the planetarium visitors from the WAC > convention.**** > > ** ** > > The group won't arrive at Powell until 8:30 so I plan to get there between > 7:30 and 8:00. There will only be between 15 and 20 visitors so I think > we're pretty well staffed for the event.**** > > ** ** > > Given the rains of this morning, who could predict this evening? Not a > sure thing still, but looks better than it did.**** > > ** ** > > Rick Henderson**** > >
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a student activities night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open 9-11pm. I am not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can help, please let John Fitzgerald and I know. You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the parking garage and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me to be repaid. Food and drinks are being provided. Thanks, Joe I got an error message, so I am sending it again.
We had about 20 visitors from the Western Alliance Conference of Planetarium Directors at Powell this evening. After a very rainy and cloudy day, the skies parted and we had clear skies from about 8:00 PM on. The moon was pretty bright being only a couple of days before full, but the visitors ( a very knowledgeable astronomy group!) enjoyed themselves and were very appreciative of Powell and of the Ruisinger 30". Many thanks to Steve King, Dave Hudgins, John Fitzgerald and Roger Gruenke for coming down to help. Steve ran the Ruisinger, Dave and John took turns with the 16" and Roger brought his deep sky binoculars, and I just yammered a bunch with the visitors answering questions about Powell, about our outreach efforts and about the ASKC. All in all it was a fun night with a surprisingly clear evening to boot! Rick Henderson
Rick: That's great. I am sure they had a great time and you had a good crew. Joe
David, I will be at both Trailwood and Frank Rushton. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Kirsch <davekirsch@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 3:44 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Trailwood - Science Night I can help out at Trailwood -- we just moved into that school district. But I've never done a program with ASKC so it would be great if there is someone to show me what to do. Thanks, Dave ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 8:24 AM Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Trailwood - Science Night A yearly event but only if we get some volunteers. I still don't have any volunteers for the Frank Rushton school event we've done for years and years. Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Amy Polen <apolen@...> Date: Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM Subject: Trailwood - Science Night To: David Young <youngmdavid@...>, James Lockard <jameslockard@...>, Alaine Hudlin <alaine.hudlin@ksoutdoors.com> It’s hard to believe it’s time but I wanted to get the ball rolling for this year’s Science Night. I was wondering if you would be interested in once again participating in this event. This year our Science Night will be Thursday 1/23/14 – 5:30 to 8:00pm. Just let me know if you are interested and then closer to date I will follow up with all the details. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! Thank You!!! Amy 816-547-7622
If you mean Wednesday night, I can be there. On Sep 17, 2013 8:44 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a student activities > night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open 9-11pm. I am > not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can help, please > let John Fitzgerald and I know. > > You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the parking garage > and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me to be repaid. > Food and drinks are being provided. > > Thanks, > > Joe > > I got an error message, so I am sending it again. > >
Denis, yes, tonight. Thanks, Joe Feeling better. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night If you mean Wednesday night, I can be there. On Sep 17, 2013 8:44 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: >The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a student activities >night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open 9-11pm. I am >not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can help, please >let John Fitzgerald and I know. > >You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the parking garage >and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me to be repaid. >Food and drinks are being provided. > >Thanks, > >Joe > >I got an error message, so I am sending it again. >
OK, will be there. On Sep 18, 2013 2:32 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Denis, yes, tonight. > Thanks, > Joe > Feeling better. > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > **Joseph S. Wright > **Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC ** > Office (913) 208-0924 > **Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > **Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > **Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather > S.T.E.M. Specialist > > *From:* Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:48 PM > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night > ** > > If you mean Wednesday night, I can be there. > On Sep 17, 2013 8:44 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@yahoo.com> wrote:** > > ** > > The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a student activities > night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open 9-11pm. I am > not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can help, please > let John Fitzgerald and I know. > > You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the parking garage > and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me to be repaid. > Food and drinks are being provided. > > Thanks, > > Joe > > I got an error message, so I am sending it again. > > **** > >
Are we meeting on the roof or elsewhere tonight? Still looking at 7?
Heather Spinelli
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On Wed, 9/18/13, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote:
Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night
To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:43 AM
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a
student activities
night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open
9-11pm. I am
not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can
help, please
let John Fitzgerald and I know.
You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the
parking garage
and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me
to be repaid.
Food and drinks are being provided.
Thanks,
Joe
I got an error message, so I am sending it again.
Does anybody have interest/knowledge in this area? I am working on an anthropology research paper on methods of observation, important celestial objects, related deities, and behavior based on observations.
Any thoughts, ideas, or facts would be welcome. Because this is off topic, feel free to e-mail me directly.
Thanks,
Heather Spinelli
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On Wed, 9/18/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote:
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:29 PM
Are we meeting on the roof or elsewhere tonight?
Still looking at 7?
Heather Spinelli
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On Wed, 9/18/13, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
wrote:
Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night
To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:43 AM
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a
student activities
night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open
9-11pm. I am
not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can
help, please
let John Fitzgerald and I know.
You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the
parking garage
and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me
to be repaid.
Food and drinks are being provided.
Thanks,
Joe
I got an error message, so I am sending it again.
My phone isn't accessing email for some reason. So, I will not know if you get this Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
I have always been interesting in the history of astronomy, and Mayan astronomy is definitely not off topic, but I don't know enough to be of any help to you. This, however, looks like something you could possibly present at one of our club meetings in the future. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 4:38 PM Subject: [ASKC] Ancient Maya Astronomy? Does anybody have interest/knowledge in this area? I am working on an anthropology research paper on methods of observation, important celestial objects, related deities, and behavior based on observations. Any thoughts, ideas, or facts would be welcome. Because this is off topic, feel free to e-mail me directly. Thanks, Heather Spinelli -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 9/18/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@yahoo.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:29 PM Are we meeting on the roof or elsewhere tonight? Still looking at 7? Heather Spinelli -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 9/18/13, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:43 AM The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a student activities night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open 9-11pm. I am not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can help, please let John Fitzgerald and I know. You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the parking garage and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me to be repaid. Food and drinks are being provided. Thanks, Joe I got an error message, so I am sending it again.
Thanks John. I'm on my way to Panama and can't check the calendar but I think Ruston is after I get back. Don't know about Trailwood. I'll make if I can. On Sep 18, 2013 6:14 PM, "John Fitzgerald" <jhonfitz@...> wrote: > ** > > > David, > > I will be at both Trailwood and Frank Rushton. > > John Fitzgerald > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* David Kirsch <davekirsch@...> > *To:* "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@...m> > *Sent:* Monday, September 16, 2013 3:44 PM > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Trailwood - Science Night > > > I can help out at Trailwood -- we just moved into that school district. > But I've never done a program with ASKC so it would be great if there is > someone to show me what to do. > > Thanks, > > Dave > > ------------------------------ > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > *To:* "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Monday, September 16, 2013 8:24 AM > *Subject:* [ASKC] Fwd: Trailwood - Science Night > > > A yearly event but only if we get some volunteers. I still don't have any > volunteers for the Frank Rushton school event we've done for years and > years. > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: *Amy Polen* <apolen@....com> > Date: Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM > Subject: Trailwood - Science Night > To: David Young <youngmdavid@...>, James Lockard < > jameslockard@...>, Alaine Hudlin <alaine.hudlin@...> > > > Its hard to believe its time but I wanted to get the ball rolling for > this years Science Night. I was wondering if you would be interested in > once again participating in this event. This year our Science Night will be > Thursday 1/23/14 5:30 to 8:00pm. Just let me know if you are interested > and then closer to date I will follow up with all the details. Please do > not hesitate to contact me with any questions! > > Thank You!!! > Amy > 816-547-7622 > > > > > > >
Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Rick,
It sounds like you should have enough help(and a good weather forecast!). My daughter now has a competitive softball tournament in Independence that conflicts. So, even if I do not have to work late Saturday, I'll be going to her later games.
have fun,
Grant
Thanks, Jim. I'll keep everyone posted.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Ketchum
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 9:58 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st.
I’ll be there as well, weather permitting.
Jim
From: Rick Henderson
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:19 PM
Subject: RE: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st.
Thanks, Twyla. Details to come out on Wednesday.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Twyla
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:01 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Rick Henderson
Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st.
We will bring the LX200. I can help with the planispheres.
Twyla Forst
On 9/15/2013 12:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote:
Thank you Jason and Twyla. I will be sending out the details mid-week as I
have to run things by the Nelson folks one more time.
Are you bringing a telescope? Could either one of you help me with
planispheres?
Rick Henderson
-----Original Message-----
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:18 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies
Event, September 21st.
Twyla and I will be there.
Assemble at 4pm or so?
Jason.
On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote:
>
>
> Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick
> Ruess's shoes. Egads.
>
> Jackie
>
> *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf
> Of *Rick Henderson
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM
> *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies
> Event, September 21st.
>
> I am still challenged when it comes to calendars.
>
> September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
> *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM
> *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event,
> September 21st.
>
> The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes
> for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested
> telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a
> planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it
> gets dark. The event is listed on their website at
>
> https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771
>
> If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or
> night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers,
> please contact me at rhenderson1@...
> mailto:rhenderson1@... this week as I need to coordinate our
> volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere
> construction materials and they are very easy to make.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rick Henderson
>
>
>
>
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I hosted another surprise couple's night from him to her this evening. She just earned a Master's in Aerospace Engineering and he scored big under the full Moon. Wonderful people. The very small groups really are a treat. No nebulae or galaxies AT ALL but Saturn low in the yuck was somewhat satisfying. Venus is just wider than at dichotomy, much smaller than I expected. After aligning on Antares M4 was invisible. M11 was nearly so. M13 got nice responses as did M57. M27 nearly invisible, Neptune and Uranus were at least in the sky. M31 was obscured by trees. Our guests did offer the use of a chainsaw... The full Moon really is much more comfortable to observe with the Moon filter. Surprisingly good views of other planetaries. The Blue Snowball and Cat's Eye were both worth viewing. After nothing visible in NGC5907 or NGC253 we got the binoculars out, found the Coathanger Cluster, and did a brief laser tour. They showed up happy and left that way, too. Could at least see some of NGC253 before putting the Ruisinger to bed. Having computer issues at home so this comes from Powell's PC. $60 in the cash drawer. David Neuenschwander
Heather, Ask Joe Wright if he could put in contact with Dr. Don Geilker. He is an EXPERT in Mayan astronomy and has given more than one presentation to the ASKC of the topic. My only caveat, though, is he is retired so I'm not sure how available he might be, but Joe might be able to shed some light. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 5:25 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Ancient Maya Astronomy? I have always been interesting in the history of astronomy, and Mayan astronomy is definitely not off topic, but I don't know enough to be of any help to you. This, however, looks like something you could possibly present at one of our club meetings in the future. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ _____ From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 4:38 PM Subject: [ASKC] Ancient Maya Astronomy? Does anybody have interest/knowledge in this area? I am working on an anthropology research paper on methods of observation, important celestial objects, related deities, and behavior based on observations. Any thoughts, ideas, or facts would be welcome. Because this is off topic, feel free to e-mail me directly. Thanks, Heather Spinelli -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 9/18/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:29 PM Are we meeting on the roof or elsewhere tonight? Still looking at 7? Heather Spinelli -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 9/18/13, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:43 AM The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a student activities night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open 9-11pm. I am not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can help, please let John Fitzgerald and I know. You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the parking garage and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me to be repaid. Food and drinks are being provided. Thanks, Joe I got an error message, so I am sending it again.
Marcia is very interested. We visited a Maya city when we were in Belize this Spring and if its not pouring rain we will be visiting another in Mexico in a few days. If we go on that excursion we'll have more photos of Izapa ruins near Puerto Chiapas. Much depends on the hurricane. We may stay on the boat! On Sep 18, 2013 2:38 PM, "Heather Spinelli" <heather.spinelli@yahoo.com> wrote: > ** > > > Does anybody have interest/knowledge in this area? I am working on an > anthropology research paper on methods of observation, important celestial > objects, related deities, and behavior based on observations. > > Any thoughts, ideas, or facts would be welcome. Because this is off topic, > feel free to e-mail me directly. > > Thanks, > Heather Spinelli > > -------------------------------------------- > On Wed, 9/18/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:29 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Are we meeting on the roof or elsewhere tonight? > Still looking at 7? > > > > Heather Spinelli > > > > -------------------------------------------- > > On Wed, 9/18/13, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > wrote: > > > > Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night > > To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > > Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:43 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a > > student activities > > > > night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko open > > 9-11pm. I am > > > > not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you can > > help, please > > > > let John Fitzgerald and I know. > > > > > > > > You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the > > parking garage > > > > and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to me > > to be repaid. > > > > Food and drinks are being provided. > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > Joe > > > > > > > > I got an error message, so I am sending it again. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman >
I don't think the committee has drawn yet. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote: > Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman >
So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after the board meeting. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery I don't think the committee has drawn yet. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: >Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > >-- >Clear skies, > > >Gary Pittman
Don't know. I'm sure we'll be hearing results by tonight. I'm also curious what the current headcount is too. -"crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:35:54 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after the board meeting. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@comcast.net" <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery I don't think the committee has drawn yet. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote: >Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > >-- >Clear skies, > > >Gary Pittman
They're waiting for all the bribes to come in? ;-) On Sep 19, 2013 1:37 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > ** > > > So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after > the board meeting. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > ------------------------------ > *From:* "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...t> > *To:* askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > I don't think the committee has drawn yet. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 > *To: *ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Did we get a RV Site? > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > >
David, that EXACT comment crossed my mind, but I stifled myself, as Archie would have told Edith! On Sep 19, 2013, at 4:52 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > They're waiting for all the bribes to come in? ;-) > > On Sep 19, 2013 1:37 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...m> wrote: >> >> So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after the board meeting. >> >> Tom J Martinez >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >> >> From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@comcast.net> >> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >> I don't think the committee has drawn yet. >> >> -Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >> Did we get a RV Site? >> >> Under Spacious Skies, >> Randy Thompson >> >> >> On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >>> >>> Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? >>> >>> -- >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> Gary Pittman > > >
Watch it there, Meathead! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:02:24 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery David, that EXACT comment crossed my mind, but I stifled myself, as Archie would have told Edith! On Sep 19, 2013, at 4:52 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> wrote: > > > They're waiting for all the bribes to come in? ;-) > > On Sep 19, 2013 1:37 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after the board meeting. >> >> Tom J Martinez >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >> >> From: "s.kranz1@comcast.net" <s.kranz1@comcast.net> >> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >> I don't think the committee has drawn yet. >> >> -Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >> Did we get a RV Site? >> >> Under Spacious Skies, >> Randy Thompson >> >> >> On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? >>> >>> -- >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> Gary Pittman > > >
My life got in the way! As i stated at the bored meeting, we did randomly pull names assigned by a number for the spots. There were 24 entries. There are 13 30A spots and 16 20A spots. So, the first tier get a sot at the post (16). Second tier can use a 12g-20A extension cord to their rig. This will mean no A/C,but will provide the required power for medical equipment. Furthermore, those that get a 30A plug are not allowed to use the 20A in the box. The must use the external power point on their RV. I will unplug you if you do. This will allow more spots for other folks (guests). There are a total of 32 outlet in 16 boxes on 8 posts. If we share the power, it will go to more people. The life thing....I wasn't feeling well at the board meeting...dizzy, lightheaded and disorientated. It happended again Tuesday night when we did the draw. But it included some discomfort in the chest, flush feeling and breathing issues. I rested and wondering if Rita would have to run take me to the ER. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Watch it there, Meathead! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: George Allen <geonjod@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:02:24 -0500 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery David, that EXACT comment crossed my mind, but I stifled myself, as Archie would have told Edith! On Sep 19, 2013, at 4:52 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: They're waiting for all the bribes to come in? ;-) >On Sep 19, 2013 1:37 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > >>So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after the board meeting. >> >>Tom J Martinez >>http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >> >> >> >>________________________________ >>From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> >>To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM >>Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >>I don't think the committee has drawn yet.-Scott >>Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >>________________________________ >> >>From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> >>Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 >>To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >>Did we get a RV Site?Under Spacious Skies, >>Randy Thompson >> >> >>On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >>>Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? >>> >>>-- Clear skies, >>> >>> >>>Gary Pittman
What can I say to allay your suspicions? I have an evil sense of humor. On Sep 19, 2013 3:02 PM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > ** > > > David, that EXACT comment crossed my mind, but I stifled myself, as Archie > would have told Edith! > > On Sep 19, 2013, at 4:52 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > They're waiting for all the bribes to come in? ;-) > On Sep 19, 2013 1:37 PM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...m> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after >> the board meeting. >> >> Tom J Martinez >> http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> >> *To:* askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> *Sent:* Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM >> *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >> I don't think the committee has drawn yet. >> >> -Scott >> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> ------------------------------ >> *From: * Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> >> *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Date: *Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 >> *To: *ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery >> >> >> Did we get a RV Site? >> >> Under Spacious Skies, >> Randy Thompson >> >> >> On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >> >> Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? >> >> -- >> Clear skies, >> >> Gary Pittman >> >> >> >> >
Yes, I think Joe took care of it, but I don’t know the results. He will let us know soon, I am sure. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:15 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery I don't think the committee has drawn yet. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com%3cASKC@yahoogroups.com> <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
All I can tell you is that Joe and Rita have a lot on their plate right at this moment. There were 22 or so in the drawing. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 3:36 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery So what's the hold up? I heard it was supposed to be done 24 hours after the board meeting. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ _____ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery I don't think the committee has drawn yet. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:53:04 -0500 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If the field is cut for baling, it should be short enough for our mower to cut it. I also plan to bring my mower down on the Friday before (sept 27) to mow also. It's a good days mowing with 2 mowers going. -"crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <dkburtrum@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 19 Sep 2013 18:16:54 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA I had seen where there might have been some issues with the lawn mower recently and was wondering if they got resolved? It worked when Derek and I used it a couple of weeks ago but seemed a little underpowered, other than that, it cut ok. I was curious if we will be able to have the same amount of area mowed for HOA as we have had in years passed? Since we have Honda generators, we don't put in for the RV sites to give others a shot. The Hondas are super quiet, but in an attempt to cause the least amount of noise, we generally park towards the north end of the field, as the do the out of state guys from Illinois and Indiana (more Hondas). As an FYI I know that the hardware store at the north end of Butler rents Ferris brand zero turn riders (I don't know the cost). These things are beasts and run fast, they'll mow the field at 10mph. Just a thought for options if the JD mower is contrary. Dave
Here are the results that Joe sent me. The first 13 won 30A spots. Two
20A spots are reserved for Machin and R. Thompson, as they need electricity
for medical equipment. There is enough hookups for others that were in
the lottery, but..the registration form said those would be given on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Joe Wright with any questions..
The results of having Rita pull numbers blindly are:
Name Draw # Amperage
Paul J. Macek 1 30
Rick Singmaster 2 30
Joe Wright 3 30
John Fitzgerald 4 30
Gary Pittman 5 30
Tim Kristl 6 30
Jeff Patterson 7 30
Jason Forst 8 30
Scott Kranz 9 30
Paul Thompson 10 30
Tom Martinez 11 30
Charles Kennedy 12 30
Pryor 13 30
Gil Machin 20 A
Randy Thompson 20 A
If you have questions, please contact Joe.
Jackie.
Jackie Beucher
11305 King St.
Overland Park, KS. 66210
M31@...
Home: 913-469-0135
Cell: 913-522-8799
Joe, you're not the only one who lost email connection on an android phone. Lost mine Sunday, called tech support today -- may need to remove and reinstall email (??), but since I didn't remember the password I used to set up the account two years ago, I'll have to go thru the entire thing again with tech support. Wheee! Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > My phone isn't accessing email for some reason. > > So, I will not know if you get this > > Joe > > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android >
Hey Joe,
That's 15 slots... What about the 3rd 20amp slot?
And what is Pryor's first name?
-"crazy" Scott
Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Beucher <m31@everestkc.net>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:22:42
To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] HOASP RV LOTTERY RESULTS
Here are the results that Joe sent me. The first 13 won 30A spots. Two
20A spots are reserved for Machin and R. Thompson, as they need electricity
for medical equipment. There is enough hookups for others that were in
the lottery, but..the registration form said those would be given on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Joe Wright with any questions..
The results of having Rita pull numbers blindly are:
Name Draw # Amperage
Paul J. Macek 1 30
Rick Singmaster 2 30
Joe Wright 3 30
John Fitzgerald 4 30
Gary Pittman 5 30
Tim Kristl 6 30
Jeff Patterson 7 30
Jason Forst 8 30
Scott Kranz 9 30
Paul Thompson 10 30
Tom Martinez 11 30
Charles Kennedy 12 30
Pryor 13 30
Gil Machin 20 A
Randy Thompson 20 A
If you have questions, please contact Joe.
Jackie.
Jackie Beucher
11305 King St.
Overland Park, KS. 66210
M31@everestkc.net
Home: 913-469-0135
Cell: 913-522-8799
Hi Grant, Yeah, I think we're in good shape. Thanks for the offer, though. It is appreciated. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mllrgrnt@... Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11:26 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: RE: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. Rick, It sounds like you should have enough help(and a good weather forecast!). My daughter now has a competitive softball tournament in Independence that conflicts. So, even if I do not have to work late Saturday, I'll be going to her later games. have fun, Grant --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Thanks, Jim. I'll keep everyone posted. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Ketchum Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 9:58 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. I’ll be there as well, weather permitting. Jim From: Rick Henderson <mailto:rhenderson1@...> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:19 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. Thanks, Twyla. Details to come out on Wednesday. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Twyla Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. We will bring the LX200. I can help with the planispheres. Twyla Forst On 9/15/2013 12:14 PM, Rick Henderson wrote: Thank you Jason and Twyla. I will be sending out the details mid-week as I have to run things by the Nelson folks one more time. Are you bringing a telescope? Could either one of you help me with planispheres? Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jason Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:18 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, September 21st. Twyla and I will be there. Assemble at 4pm or so? Jason. On 9/9/2013 6:56 PM, Jackie Beucher wrote: > > > Sounds like fun, but I will be down at Powell, standing in Nick > Ruess's shoes. Egads. > > Jackie > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf > Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:37 PM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* CORRECTION: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies > Event, September 21st. > > I am still challenged when it comes to calendars. > > September 21^st is a Saturday, not a Friday. > > Rick Henderson > > *From:*ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Rick Henderson > *Sent:* Sunday, September 08, 2013 7:35 PM > *To:* AS KC@yahoogroups.com mailto:KC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Museum Under Arabian Skies Event, > September 21st. > > The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has again asked up to bring telescopes > for an astronomy event, Friday, September 21^st . They have requested > telescopes and binoculars and this year we also will be hosting a > planisphere construction activity earlier in the evening before it > gets dark. The event is listed on their website at > > https://peo.nelson-atkins.org/show.asp?shcode=1771 > > If you can help with either planisphere construction activities or > night sky viewing wit h telescopes, binoculars or laser pointers, > please contact me at rhenderson1@... > mailto:rhenderson1@... this week as I need to coordinate our > volunteers with their staff. I will be providing the planisphere > construction materials and they are very easy to make. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Hi all, Here's the scoop for this Saturday at the Nelson. If you have not been to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art before, the address is 4525 Oak St, KCMO. Those helping with the planispheres should arrive at the Nelson by 4:30 PM. Park in the underground garage. The entrance is at the northwest end of the museum off Oak Street and before you get to 45th street. Come upstairs and let the museum staff know you are with the ASKC and are here to help with the planisphere construction for the evening's event. There will be museum staff to help with the planispheres, but when it gets dark we thought about having most of the ASKC volunteers come outside to help show people how to use the planispheres under the actual night sky. So, it would be a good idea to bring a red flashlight. Members bringing a telescope need to be at the museum by 6:30. We are setting up on the north side of the museum, on the west side of the driveway by the large shuttlecock statue. You can drive your vehicle in the u-shaped drive, off 45th street right up to where we set up and unload. Again, your vehicle will need to be parked in the garage. After the event is over, you can bring your vehicle back up to the driveway to load up. We will make sure that someone is with the equipment at all times so you do not need to worry about your gear while parking or getting your vehicle. Please bring your parking ticket and the museum staff will validate the ticket so you will not have to pay for parking. Any questions, please call me at 913-481-1094. Rick Henderson From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:26 AM To: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I was just wondering if you were able to get any more details for the Nelson-Atkins this Saturday. Dean From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: 'drs' <drspecker@...> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: RE: Nelson-Atkins Thanks, Dean. Yes, I appreciate your offer to help. I will send out a detailed email by Wednesday at the latest. Thanks, again! Rick From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:29 AM To: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I've double checked my calendar at work. I am available all day on Saturday to help at Nelson-Atkins. As I would like to volunteer for the planospheres let me know if I should show up a little earlier to help you out with that part of it. Sounds like you might be pretty busy with the telescope and observing part of the event. Dean R Specker From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: 'drs' <drspecker@...> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:16 PM Subject: RE: Nelson-Atkins Hi Dean, We were all novices at one time. The main thing is I appreciate your willingness to help. Yes, I could use help with the planispheres. They are very easy to make and we should have museum staff as well. I will get back to you mid-week with the schedule for Saturday. Thanks again. Rick From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:35 AM To: rhenderson1@... Subject: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I am still too much of a novice to bring my telescope, but I may be able to help with the planispheres if you show me what I need to do. I work full time Mon-Fri in Warrensburg, but would be available all day Saturday. I am not sure if my schedule will fit in with coordinating with the museum staff, but will help out with what I can. You can reach me via this e-mail or my phone numbers are home: 816) 230-7047 and cell: 816) 661-1790. Dean R Specker
Ooops. Sorry about all the extra text in the last email. Read twice. Send once. Rick Henderson From: Rick Henderson [mailto:rhenderson1@...] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:58 PM To: 'ASKC@yahoogroups.com' Subject: Nelson-Atkins Information and Schedule for Saturday, September 21st Hi all, Here's the scoop for this Saturday at the Nelson. If you have not been to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art before, the address is 4525 Oak St, KCMO. Those helping with the planispheres should arrive at the Nelson by 4:30 PM. Park in the underground garage. The entrance is at the northwest end of the museum off Oak Street and before you get to 45th street. Come upstairs and let the museum staff know you are with the ASKC and are here to help with the planisphere construction for the evening's event. There will be museum staff to help with the planispheres, but when it gets dark we thought about having most of the ASKC volunteers come outside to help show people how to use the planispheres under the actual night sky. So, it would be a good idea to bring a red flashlight. Members bringing a telescope need to be at the museum by 6:30. We are setting up on the north side of the museum, on the west side of the driveway by the large shuttlecock statue. You can drive your vehicle in the u-shaped drive, off 45th street right up to where we set up and unload. Again, your vehicle will need to be parked in the garage. After the event is over, you can bring your vehicle back up to the driveway to load up. We will make sure that someone is with the equipment at all times so you do not need to worry about your gear while parking or getting your vehicle. Please bring your parking ticket and the museum staff will validate the ticket so you will not have to pay for parking. Any questions, please call me at 913-481-1094. Rick Henderson
Mark Pryor. And I forgot to put George Allen on there with Randy Thompson
and Gil Machin as requiring electricity for their medical equipment.
Jackie
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
s.kranz1@...
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 9:39 PM
To: askc
Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP RV LOTTERY RESULTS
Hey Joe,
That's 15 slots... What about the 3rd 20amp slot?
And what is Pryor's first name?
-"crazy" Scott
Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR
_____
From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 21:22:42 -0500
To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] HOASP RV LOTTERY RESULTS
Here are the results that Joe sent me. The first 13 won 30A spots. Two
20A spots are reserved for Machin and R. Thompson, as they need electricity
for medical equipment. There is enough hookups for others that were in
the lottery, but..the registration form said those would be given on a
first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Joe Wright with any questions..
The results of having Rita pull numbers blindly are:
Name Draw # Amperage
Paul J. Macek 1 30
Rick Singmaster 2 30
Joe Wright 3 30
John Fitzgerald 4 30
Gary Pittman 5 30
Tim Kristl 6 30
Jeff Patterson 7 30
Jason Forst 8 30
Scott Kranz 9 30
Paul Thompson 10 30
Tom Martinez 11 30
Charles Kennedy 12 30
Pryor 13 30
Gil Machin 20 A
Randy Thompson 20 A
If you have questions, please contact Joe.
Jackie.
Jackie Beucher
11305 King St.
Overland Park, KS. 66210
M31@...
Home: 913-469-0135
Cell: 913-522-8799
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I just wanted to thank those that responded for the ideas and the contact info:-)
Heather Spinelli
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On Thu, 9/19/13, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote:
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Ancient Maya Astronomy?
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 4:47 PM
Marcia is very interested. We visited
a Maya city when we were in Belize this Spring and if its
not pouring rain we will be visiting another in Mexico in a
few days. If we go on that excursion we'll have more
photos of Izapa ruins near Puerto Chiapas. Much depends on
the hurricane. We may stay on the boat!
On Sep 18, 2013 2:38
PM, "Heather Spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...>
wrote:
Does anybody have interest/knowledge in this area?
I am working on an anthropology research paper on methods of
observation, important celestial objects, related deities,
and behavior based on observations.
Any thoughts, ideas, or facts would be welcome. Because this
is off topic, feel free to e-mail me directly.
Thanks,
Heather Spinelli
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On Wed, 9/18/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...>
wrote:
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 9:29 PM
Are we meeting on the roof or elsewhere tonight?
Still looking at 7?
Heather Spinelli
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On Wed, 9/18/13, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>
wrote:
Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tomorrow Night
To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 1:43 AM
The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is having a
student activities
night tomorrow night at 8pm. We are having the Warko
open
9-11pm. I am
not feeling well and could use some extra help. If you
can
help, please
let John Fitzgerald and I know.
You will need to park in the lot to the southwest of the
parking garage
and pay for you slot. Keep your receipt and give it to
me
to be repaid.
Food and drinks are being provided.
Thanks,
Joe
I got an error message, so I am sending it again.
Before anyone blasts me for what I wrote earlier it was not out of disrespect to anyone. This organization decided to have a star party some years ago and support for it has seemed to disappear or diminished. Everyone has lives to live, but input, ideas, thoughts and help is never in great supply. I am sure the lack reply to questions for many of us could be due a great many factors such as family and work. I get this and also experience the same things. Am I mad at anyone no. Many have made long lasting friendships in this organization of which am I blessed to be so lucky one of those people. My fear is that we become introverted and forget to have a good time with each other. Joe
Joe, et al, it seems to me that part of the problem may be that while we once held a handful of outreach events per year, we are now doing that many per week. I speak of three clubs we belong to. We are giving more time, money and effort to this recent "bull in the astro-china shop" than ever heretofore imagined. This drains the talents, time and cash that once was devoted to actual observing, scope craft and personal interaction. It must, as these resources cannot appear from nothing. So, Joe, take another tranquilizer and relax, it is all just Nada. JoDee and I fully appreciate the HOASP and know what it takes to make it happen. Our thanks to Joe, Rita and ALL who are responsible, and will see you soon! On Sep 20, 2013, at 8:12 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Before anyone blasts me for what I wrote earlier it was not out of > disrespect to anyone. This organization decided to have a star party > some years ago and support for it has seemed to disappear or > diminished. Everyone has lives to live, but input, ideas, thoughts and > help is never in great supply. I am sure the lack reply to questions > for many of us could be due a great many factors such as family and > work. I get this and also experience the same things. > > Am I mad at anyone no. Many have made long lasting friendships in this > organization of which am I blessed to be so lucky one of those people. > > My fear is that we become introverted and forget to have a good time > with each other. > > Joe > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection. Gary On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...>wrote: > ** > > > Did we get a RV Site? > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > > On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > > Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Will those who won an RV site be assigned to a slot? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot.
Under Spacious Skies,
Randy
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From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...>
To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery
According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection.
Gary
On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote:
>
>Did we get a RV Site?Under Spacious Skies,
>Randy Thompson
>
>
>On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote:
>
>>Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results?
>>
>>-- Clear skies,
>>
>>
>>Gary Pittman
-- Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
No. Its first come, first pick. I'll provide a better description later when I have a map in front me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 19:43:23 To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RV Layout Will those who won an RV site be assigned to a slot? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I'll give you a map later tonight.
-Scott
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®
-----Original Message-----
From: RANDY THOMPSON <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:50:14
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery
Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot.
Under Spacious Skies,
Randy
________________________________
From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com>
To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery
According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection.
Gary
On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>Did we get a RV Site?Under Spacious Skies,
>Randy Thompson
>
>
>On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results?
>>
>>-- Clear skies,
>>
>>
>>Gary Pittman
-- Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
Rick, Sorry about not showing up for the Fri. session. We lost power around
8pmThur. evening. Power restored around 7 this PM. Baby siting a small generator is no fun.
Gil Machin
Scott I would like one also.
Gil Machin
Ok, so its not a actual map... On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: - the west side of post #3 - the west side of post #6 - the east side of post #8 These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and 16 and have 20amp service. The drawing pick #17 and beyond, is in the "2nd tier"; meaning they can set up next to the end of a 10-gauge power cord, or run a cord to a power post and connect to a 20amp socket. Gary, since you were in a top 13 pick, you get any one of the other slots on the main field other than the 3 slots mentioned above. Otherwise, there are no assigned spots. I don't know what the whole list looks like, but will later tonight. Every name was drawn out randomly and placed in a order. -scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <gmachin@kc.rr.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 20 Sep 2013 18:59:47 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Scott I would like one also. Gil Machin --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I'll give you a map later tonight. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ---------------- From: RANDY THOMPSON <randiwe269@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:50:14 -0700 (PDT) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot. Under Spacious Skies, Randy From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection. Gary On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@... <mailto:randiwe269@...> > wrote: Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@... <mailto:yrag1919@...> > wrote: Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Hi Gil, Not a problem. I appreciate you coming the days you did and just wish the clouds had cooperated and stayed away. Maybe another time. You guys must have gotten hit harder than we did by the storm. Thanks. Rick From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gmachin@... Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 8:58 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] WAC Rick, Sorry about not showing up for the Fri. session. We lost power around 8pmThur. evening. Power restored around 7 this PM. Baby siting a small generator is no fun. Gil Machin
For anyone interested in learning how real science and real faith are not necessarily competing enemies. Do not expect to hear young earth creationism or cherry-picked scientific evidence promoted at this event. The main speaker, Dr. Hugh Ross, is a life-long backyard astronomer and astrophysicist. I will not bother this group again regarding this event, but wanted to let you know that it's happening and you are invited to attend. Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. mllrgrnt at yahoo.com or gmail.com Grant Miller “Reasons by Design” · Thursday, November 7th: Dr. Hugh Ross & Dr. Rana speaking on the Mizzou campus · Friday, November 8th: 4 RTB scholars sharing their story with 4 faith communities in mid-MO · Saturday, November 9th: “Reasons by Design: Exploring the relationship between science and faith” Conference at Woodcrest § 9am-2pm, Woodcrest main auditorium (box lunch included) § Register online: http://tinyurl.com/reasonsbydesign · Sat/Sun Nov 9-10: Dr. Hugh Ross speaking at Woodcrest for weekend services: Celebrating God’s creative capacity, supported by the Creative Arts Team · Sunday Nov 10: Scholars preaching at their respective Friday churches We particularly want to invite people who are interested in science and students to participate in the 1-day conference on Saturday, November 9th. woodcrest.org/woodcrest.php?content=events You can find out more about astronomer Dr. Hugh Ross and Reasons To Believe at: http://www.reasons.org/
Rick: Sorry, but I’m going to have to pass tonight. Came down with a painful physical problem that won’ let me set up my scope. Jim From: Rick Henderson Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:58 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Information and Schedule for Saturday, September 21st Hi all, Here's the scoop for this Saturday at the Nelson. If you have not been to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art before, the address is 4525 Oak St, KCMO. Those helping with the planispheres should arrive at the Nelson by 4:30 PM. Park in the underground garage. The entrance is at the northwest end of the museum off Oak Street and before you get to 45th street. Come upstairs and let the museum staff know you are with the ASKC and are here to help with the planisphere construction for the evening's event. There will be museum staff to help with the planispheres, but when it gets dark we thought about having most of the ASKC volunteers come outside to help show people how to use the planispheres under the actual night sky. So, it would be a good idea to bring a red flashlight. Members bringing a telescope need to be at the museum by 6:30. We are setting up on the north side of the museum, on the west side of the driveway by the large shuttlecock statue. You can drive your vehicle in the u-shaped drive, off 45th street right up to where we set up and unload. Again, your vehicle will need to be parked in the garage. After the event is over, you can bring your vehicle back up to the driveway to load up. We will make sure that someone is with the equipment at all times so you do not need to worry about your gear while parking or getting your vehicle. Please bring your parking ticket and the museum staff will validate the ticket so you will not have to pay for parking. Any questions, please call me at 913-481-1094. Rick Henderson From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:26 AM To: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I was just wondering if you were able to get any more details for the Nelson-Atkins this Saturday. Dean From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: 'drs' <drspecker@...> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: RE: Nelson-Atkins Thanks, Dean. Yes, I appreciate your offer to help. I will send out a detailed email by Wednesday at the latest. Thanks, again! Rick From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:29 AM To: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I've double checked my calendar at work. I am available all day on Saturday to help at Nelson-Atkins. As I would like to volunteer for the planospheres let me know if I should show up a little earlier to help you out with that part of it. Sounds like you might be pretty busy with the telescope and observing part of the event. Dean R Specker From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: 'drs' <drspecker@...> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:16 PM Subject: RE: Nelson-Atkins Hi Dean, We were all novices at one time. The main thing is I appreciate your willingness to help. Yes, I could use help with the planispheres. They are very easy to make and we should have museum staff as well. I will get back to you mid-week with the schedule for Saturday. Thanks again. Rick From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:35 AM To: rhenderson1@... Subject: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I am still too much of a novice to bring my telescope, but I may be able to help with the planispheres if you show me what I need to do. I work full time Mon-Fri in Warrensburg, but would be available all day Saturday. I am not sure if my schedule will fit in with coordinating with the museum staff, but will help out with what I can. You can reach me via this e-mail or my phone numbers are home: 816) 230-7047 and cell: 816) 661-1790. Dean R Specker
So… here is the list in order… (sorry I didn’t get this posted last night, as I got home rather late_... First 13, 30 Amp service:-- who get their exact places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Macek Singmaster Wright (Jackie, but I dropped out.) Fitzgerald Pittman Kristl Patterson, Jeff Forst Kranz Thompson, Paul Martinez Kennedy, Charles Decker, Paul Then, we reserve THREE 20A hookups for three that require electrical for medical equipment: Thompson, Randy, Machin Allen, George (they can have the three that are on the poles in the main section. That leaves 16 more locations with electrical hookups – 8 to the north of the main section (with 30A), and 8 to the south of that section. We have 6 folks for those: (and the will be allocated as they arrive – first come, first choose!) Rawlings, Keith Gurba, Mike Shepherd, Scott Ketchum, Jim Schoenberger, Richard Moser, Denise That leaves 10 electrical hookup spots for other attendees on a first-come-first serve basis. Questions? Contact me, or Scott or Steve, or Joe… Jackie Beucher From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:38 PM To: askc Subject: Re: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Ok, so its not a actual map... On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: - the west side of post #3 - the west side of post #6 - the east side of post #8 These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and 16 and have 20amp service. The drawing pick #17 and beyond, is in the "2nd tier"; meaning they can set up next to the end of a 10-gauge power cord, or run a cord to a power post and connect to a 20amp socket. Gary, since you were in a top 13 pick, you get any one of the other slots on the main field other than the 3 slots mentioned above. Otherwise, there are no assigned spots. I don't know what the whole list looks like, but will later tonight. Every name was drawn out randomly and placed in a order. -scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: <gmachin@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 20 Sep 2013 18:59:47 -0700 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Scott I would like one also. Gil Machin --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I'll give you a map later tonight. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: RANDY THOMPSON <randiwe269@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:50:14 -0700 (PDT) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com%3cASKC@yahoogroups.com> <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot. Under Spacious Skies, Randy From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection. Gary On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I was told no assignments - but on a first-come, first hook-up basis, for each group. See message I just sent out. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Pittman Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 7:43 PM To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RV Layout Will those who won an RV site be assigned to a slot? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Jim, Not a problem. Take care of yourself. I have to be able to have you in top form so I can kid you at the HOASP! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Ketchum Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:30 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Information and Schedule for Saturday, September 21st Rick: Sorry, but I’m going to have to pass tonight. Came down with a painful physical problem that won’ let me set up my scope. Jim From: Rick Henderson <mailto:rhenderson1@....com> Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:58 PM To: ASKC@...m Subject: [ASKC] Nelson-Atkins Information and Schedule for Saturday, September 21st Hi all, Here's the scoop for this Saturday at the Nelson. If you have not been to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art before, the address is 4525 Oak St, KCMO. Those helping with the planispheres should arrive at the Nelson by 4:30 PM. Park in the underground garage. The entrance is at the northwest end of the museum off Oak Street and before you get to 45th street. Come upstairs and let the museum staff know you are with the ASKC and are here to help with the planisphere construction for the evening's event. There will be museum staff to help with the planispheres, but when it gets dark we thought about having most of the ASKC volunteers come outside to help show people how to use the planispheres under the actual night sky. So, it would be a good idea to bring a red flashlight. Members bringing a telescope need to be at the museum by 6:30. We are setting up on the north side of the museum, on the west side of the driveway by the large shuttlecock statue. You can drive your vehicle in the u-shaped drive, off 45th street right up to where we set up and unload. Again, your vehicle will need to be parked in the garage. After the event is over, you can bring your vehicle back up to the driveway to load up. We will make sure that someone is with the equipment at all times so you do not need to worry about your gear while parking or getting your vehicle. Please bring your parking ticket and the museum staff will validate the ticket so you will not have to pay for parking. Any questions, please call me at 913-481-1094. Rick Henderson From: drs [mailto:drspecker@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 11:26 AM To: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I was just wondering if you were able to get any more details for the Nelson-Atkins this Saturday. Dean From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: 'drs' <drspecker@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:33 AM Subject: RE: Nelson-Atkins Thanks, Dean. Yes, I appreciate your offer to help. I will send out a detailed email by Wednesday at the latest. Thanks, again! Rick From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:29 AM To: Rick Henderson Subject: Re: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I've double checked my calendar at work. I am available all day on Saturday to help at Nelson-Atkins. As I would like to volunteer for the planospheres let me know if I should show up a little earlier to help you out with that part of it. Sounds like you might be pretty busy with the telescope and observing part of the event. Dean R Specker From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: 'drs' <drspecker@...> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:16 PM Subject: RE: Nelson-Atkins Hi Dean, We were all novices at one time. The main thing is I appreciate your willingness to help. Yes, I could use help with the planispheres. They are very easy to make and we should have museum staff as well. I will get back to you mid-week with the schedule for Saturday. Thanks again. Rick From: drs [mailto:drspecker@...] Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:35 AM To: rhenderson1@... Subject: Nelson-Atkins Rick, I am still too much of a novice to bring my telescope, but I may be able to help with the planispheres if you show me what I need to do. I work full time Mon-Fri in Warrensburg, but would be available all day Saturday. I am not sure if my schedule will fit in with coordinating with the museum staff, but will help out with what I can. You can reach me via this e-mail or my phone numbers are home: 816) 230-7047 and cell: 816) 661-1790. Dean R Specker
Just got reminded that this weekend is also the plaza art fair so anyone coming to help out at the Nelson event tonight may want to avoid going through the plaza. Rick Henderson
I am getting on board late with this, so please forgive me for not knowing who has already volunteered, but are we light on volunteers with telescopes or for help with the Plainsphere for tonight? If we are good, I will likely be going to Powell instead. If we are light, and help with the Plainsphere is needed, I have no idea what I am doing but would be willing to help with that too if I can be useful. Thanks, Heather Spinelli
Slight correction in grammar. I like to think I know a little bit of what I am doing, but was referring specifically to the Plainsphere with that last sentence;-)
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On Sat, 9/21/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote:
Subject: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight?
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 5:33 PM
I am getting on board late with this, so please
forgive me for not knowing who has already volunteered, but
are we light on volunteers with telescopes or for help with
the Plainsphere for tonight? If we are good, I will likely
be going to Powell instead. If we are light, and help with
the Plainsphere is needed, I have no idea what I am doing
but would be willing to help with that too if I can be
useful.
Thanks,
Heather Spinelli
Hi Heather, I think we're okay for the Nelson. Considering the nice weather, I think Powell could probably use your help more. Thanks for the offer! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Spinelli Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:37 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? Slight correction in grammar. I like to think I know a little bit of what I am doing, but was referring specifically to the Plainsphere with that last sentence;-) -------------------------------------------- On Sat, 9/21/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 5:33 PM I am getting on board late with this, so please forgive me for not knowing who has already volunteered, but are we light on volunteers with telescopes or for help with the Plainsphere for tonight? If we are good, I will likely be going to Powell instead. If we are light, and help with the Plainsphere is needed, I have no idea what I am doing but would be willing to help with that too if I can be useful. Thanks, Heather Spinelli
Since I didn't see my name on this list does that mean I am in the last 10 spots. I did mark my registration for the lottery. Do I need extension cord w/adaptor for my camper hookup? Thanks Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > > > > So… here is the list in order… (sorry I didn’t get this posted last night, as I got home rather late_... > > First 13, 30 Amp service:-- who get their exact places on a first-come, first-serve basis. > Macek > Singmaster > Wright > (Jackie, but I dropped out.) > Fitzgerald > Pittman > Kristl > Patterson, Jeff > Forst > Kranz > Thompson, Paul > Martinez > Kennedy, Charles > Decker, Paul > > Then, we reserve THREE 20A hookups for three that require electrical for medical equipment: > Thompson, Randy, > Machin > Allen, George > (they can have the three that are on the poles in the main section. > > That leaves 16 more locations with electrical hookups – 8 to the north of the main section (with 30A), and 8 to the south of that section. > > We have 6 folks for those: (and the will be allocated as they arrive – first come, first choose!) > > Rawlings, Keith > Gurba, Mike > Shepherd, Scott > Ketchum, Jim > Schoenberger, Richard > Moser, Denise > > That leaves 10 electrical hookup spots for other attendees on a first-come-first serve basis. > > Questions? Contact me, or Scott or Steve, or Joe… > > Jackie Beucher > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:38 PM > To: askc > Subject: Re: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Ok, so its not a actual map... > > On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: > - the west side of post #3 > - the west side of post #6 > - the east side of post #8 > > These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and > > > > > Ok, so its not a actual map... > > On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: > - the west side of post #3 > - the west side of post #6 > - the east side of post #8 > > These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and 16 and have 20amp service. > > The drawing pick #17 and beyond, is in the "2nd tier"; meaning they can set up next to the end of a 10-gauge power cord, or run a cord to a power post and connect to a 20amp socket. > > Gary, since you were in a top 13 pick, you get any one of the other slots on the main field other than the 3 slots mentioned above. > > Otherwise, there are no assigned spots. > > I don't know what the whole list looks like, but will later tonight. Every name was drawn out randomly and placed in a order. > > -scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: <gmachin@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: 20 Sep 2013 18:59:47 -0700 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Scott I would like one also. > > Gil Machin > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > I'll give you a map later tonight. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: RANDY THOMPSON <randiwe269@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:50:14 -0700 (PDT) > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection. > > Gary > On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > -- Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > -- Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > > Unsubscribe > > > ody>
If you marked your registration, you should have been on the list. But yes, you need a adapter to plug into either 15amp or 20amp outlet configurtion. -"crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: debiwadel@yahoo.com Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 13:00:34 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Since I didn't see my name on this list does that mean I am in the last 10 spots. I did mark my registration for the lottery. Do I need extension cord w/adaptor for my camper hookup? Thanks Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@everestkc.net> wrote: > > > > So… here is the list in order… (sorry I didn’t get this posted last night, as I got home rather late_... > > First 13, 30 Amp service:-- who get their exact places on a first-come, first-serve basis. > Macek > Singmaster > Wright > (Jackie, but I dropped out.) > Fitzgerald > Pittman > Kristl > Patterson, Jeff > Forst > Kranz > Thompson, Paul > Martinez > Kennedy, Charles > Decker, Paul > > Then, we reserve THREE 20A hookups for three that require electrical for medical equipment: > Thompson, Randy, > Machin > Allen, George > (they can have the three that are on the poles in the main section. > > That leaves 16 more locations with electrical hookups – 8 to the north of the main section (with 30A), and 8 to the south of that section. > > We have 6 folks for those: (and the will be allocated as they arrive – first come, first choose!) > > Rawlings, Keith > Gurba, Mike > Shepherd, Scott > Ketchum, Jim > Schoenberger, Richard > Moser, Denise > > That leaves 10 electrical hookup spots for other attendees on a first-come-first serve basis. > > Questions? Contact me, or Scott or Steve, or Joe… > > Jackie Beucher > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:38 PM > To: askc > Subject: Re: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Ok, so its not a actual map... > > On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: > - the west side of post #3 > - the west side of post #6 > - the east side of post #8 > > These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and > > > > > Ok, so its not a actual map... > > On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: > - the west side of post #3 > - the west side of post #6 > - the east side of post #8 > > These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and 16 and have 20amp service. > > The drawing pick #17 and beyond, is in the "2nd tier"; meaning they can set up next to the end of a 10-gauge power cord, or run a cord to a power post and connect to a 20amp socket. > > Gary, since you were in a top 13 pick, you get any one of the other slots on the main field other than the 3 slots mentioned above. > > Otherwise, there are no assigned spots. > > I don't know what the whole list looks like, but will later tonight. Every name was drawn out randomly and placed in a order. > > -scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: <gmachin@kc.rr.com> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: 20 Sep 2013 18:59:47 -0700 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Scott I would like one also. > > Gil Machin > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > I'll give you a map later tonight. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: RANDY THOMPSON <randiwe269@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:50:14 -0700 (PDT) > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection. > > Gary > On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > -- Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > -- Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > > Unsubscribe > > > ody>
Rick, I probably won't be there tonight. Had to admit our son last night with a collapsed lung. He's dong better but, we are waiting to talk to the pulmonary doctor. If things are good. I'll just show up. Sorry. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:41 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? Hi Heather, I think we're okay for the Nelson. Considering the nice weather, I think Powell could probably use your help more. Thanks for the offer! Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Spinelli Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:37 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? Slight correction in grammar. I like to think I know a little bit of what I am doing, but was referring specifically to the Plainsphere with that last sentence;-) -------------------------------------------- On Sat, 9/21/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@yahoo.com> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 5:33 PM I am getting on board late with this, so please forgive me for not knowing who has already volunteered, but are we light on volunteers with telescopes or for help with the Plainsphere for tonight? If we are good, I will likely be going to Powell instead. If we are light, and help with the Plainsphere is needed, I have no idea what I am doing but would be willing to help with that too if I can be useful. Thanks, Heather Spinelli
Hi Jim, No apologies are necessary. I'm very sorry to hear about your son and hope he's doing well. Kids are a lot more important so you all take care. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of james carothers Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 1:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? Rick, I probably won't be there tonight. Had to admit our son last night with a collapsed lung. He's dong better but, we are waiting to talk to the pulmonary doctor. If things are good. I'll just show up. Sorry. Jim & Laura Carothers _____ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:41 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? Hi Heather, I think we're okay for the Nelson. Considering the nice weather, I think Powell could probably use your help more. Thanks for the offer! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Spinelli Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:37 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? Slight correction in grammar. I like to think I know a little bit of what I am doing, but was referring specifically to the Plainsphere with that last sentence;-) -------------------------------------------- On Sat, 9/21/13, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: Subject: [ASKC] Nelson Tonight? To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 5:33 PM I am getting on board late with this, so please forgive me for not knowing who has already volunteered, but are we light on volunteers with telescopes or for help with the Plainsphere for tonight? If we are good, I will likely be going to Powell instead. If we are light, and help with the Plainsphere is needed, I have no idea what I am doing but would be willing to help with that too if I can be useful. Thanks, Heather Spinelli
OT changing hot air into cold cash, transmutation, Philosopher's Stone, chrysopoeia. On Sep 21, 2013, at 5:53 AM, Grant Miller <mllrgrnt@...> wrote: > For anyone interested in learning how real science and real faith are not necessarily competing...
Last March comet PanSTARRS was big in the news. Don Munday has a little rhyme in the Kansas City Star on Mondays. I read the Monday, March 18, 2013 paper a week or two after the 18th, kept the page with his poetry, and just ran across it again in cleaning out stuff. (I did not see a mention of it when I checked the Yahoo messages around that date.) I think it speaks to many would-be stargazers. Here it is, in case anyone missed it: Kansas City Star March 18, 2013 Munday on Monday Sky Chart When something in the nighttime sky Is special – say a comet nigh— This paper prints a chart that’s fine Which always shows horizon line Depicting little house alone; A barn or tree is often shown, And tiny church with pointy steeple With silhouettes of several people. But outside I horizon-glance: There’s none of that! I look askance; The map shows stellar marvel – darn! As right above that little barn. In vain I peer for barn to see, Or even that distinctive tree. And so I quit – no use this night – What hope have I to see this sight? Don Munday
Thanks Grant.
Mike Sterling
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From: mllrgrnt@yahoo.com
To: club ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 21, 2013 10:32 am
Subject: [ASKC] Nov. 09, Columbia, invitation
For anyone interested in learning how real science and real faith are not necessarily competing enemies. Do not expect to hear young earth creationism or cherry-picked scientific
evidence promoted at this event. The main speaker, Dr. Hugh Ross, is a life-long backyard astronomer and astrophysicist.I will not bother this group again regarding this event, but wanted to let you know that it's happening and you are invited to attend. Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. mllrgrnt at yahoo.com or gmail.com
Grant Miller
?Reasons by Design?
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Thursday, November 7th: Dr. Hugh Ross & Dr. Rana speaking on the Mizzou campus
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Friday, November 8th: 4 RTB scholars sharing their story with 4 faith communities in mid-MO
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Saturday, November 9th:
?Reasons by Design: Exploring the relationship between science and faith? Conference at Woodcrest
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9am-2pm, Woodcrest main auditorium (box lunch included)
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Register online:
http://tinyurl.com/reasonsbydesign
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Sat/Sun Nov 9-10: Dr. Hugh Ross speaking at Woodcrest for weekend services: Celebrating God?s creative capacity, supported by the Creative Arts Team
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Sunday Nov 10: Scholars preaching at their respective Friday churches
We particularly want to invite people who are interested in science and students to participate in the 1-day conference on Saturday, November 9th.
woodcrest.org/woodcrest.php?content=events
You can find out more about astronomer Dr. Hugh Ross and Reasons To Believe at:
http://www.reasons.org/
It will be a busy night at Powell with this beautiful weather. I am standing in for Nick Ruess. He and Nancy are in France. If you aren't doing anything this evening, perhaps another person or two would be good. Nancy usually does the gate donations. Thanks! Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
I'm coming down with a scope to help out. Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
Debi – I just checked, and you did check that you wanted in the lottery. Somehow it didn’t get entered that way into the data base – sorry! Joe and Steve have told me that if 30A campers hook up to 20A service, they can only use 110 v items – no heaters or air conditioners. It is not safe, and blows breakers or something. We can sure make sure you have a spot, though. That is only fair. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of debiwadel@... Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 1:01 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Since I didn't see my name on this list does that mean I am in the last 10 spots. I did mark my registration for the lottery. Do I need extension cord w/adaptor for my camper hookup? Thanks Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: So… here is the list in order… (sorry I didn’t get this posted last night, as I got home rather late_... First 13, 30 Amp service:-- who get their exact places on a first-come, first-serve basis. Macek Singmaster Wright (Jackie, but I dropped out.) Fitzgerald Pittman Kristl Patterson, Jeff Forst Kranz Thompson, Paul Martinez Kennedy, Charles Decker, Paul Then, we reserve THREE 20A hookups for three that require electrical for medical equipment: Thompson, Randy, Machin Allen, George (they can have the three that are on the poles in the main section. That leaves 16 more locations with electrical hookups – 8 to the north of the main section (with 30A), and 8 to the south of that section. We have 6 folks for those: (and the will be allocated as they arrive – first come, first choose!) Rawlings, Keith Gurba, Mike Shepherd, Scott Ketchum, Jim Schoenberger, Richard Moser, Denise That leaves 10 electrical hookup spots for other attendees on a first-come-first serve basis. Questions? Contact me, or Scott or Steve, or Joe… Jackie Beucher From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:38 PM To: askc Subject: Re: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Ok, so its not a actual map... On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: - the west side of post #3 - the west side of post #6 - the east side of post #8 These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and > Ok, so its not a actual map... On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: - the west side of post #3 - the west side of post #6 - the east side of post #8 These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and 16 and have 20amp service. The drawing pick #17 and beyond, is in the "2nd tier"; meaning they can set up next to the end of a 10-gauge power cord, or run a cord to a power post and connect to a 20amp socket. Gary, since you were in a top 13 pick, you get any one of the other slots on the main field other than the 3 slots mentioned above. Otherwise, there are no assigned spots. I don't know what the whole list looks like, but will later tonight. Every name was drawn out randomly and placed in a order. -scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: <gmachin@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 20 Sep 2013 18:59:47 -0700 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Scott I would like one also. Gil Machin --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I'll give you a map later tonight. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: RANDY THOMPSON <randiwe269@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:50:14 -0700 (PDT) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com%3cASKC@yahoogroups.com> <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot. Under Spacious Skies, Randy From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection. Gary On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman > Unsubscribe ody>
Good one Kathy! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2013, at 5:25 PM, "Kathy" <kmachin@...> wrote: > > Last March comet PanSTARRS was big in the news. > Don Munday has a little rhyme in the Kansas City Star on Mondays. > I read the Monday, March 18, 2013 paper a week or two after the 18th, kept > the page with his poetry, and just ran across it again in cleaning out > stuff. > > (I did not see a mention of it when I checked the Yahoo messages around that > date.) > I think it speaks to many would-be stargazers. > Here it is, in case anyone missed it: > > Kansas City Star > March 18, 2013 > Munday on Monday > > Sky Chart > > When something in the nighttime sky > Is special – say a comet nigh— > This paper prints a chart that’s fine > Which always shows horizon line > Depicting little house alone; > A barn or tree is often shown, > And tiny church with pointy steeple > With silhouettes of several people. > But outside I horizon-glance: > There’s none of that! I look askance; > The map shows stellar marvel – darn! > As right above that little barn. > In vain I peer for barn to see, > Or even that distinctive tree. > And so I quit – no use this night – > What hope have I to see this sight? > > Don Munday > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Hopefully I won't need AC or heat. I will be okay with 20 amp I believe. Will be arriving there early on Thurs so should be fine I guess. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2013, at 5:54 PM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > > > > Debi – I just checked, and you did check that you wanted in the lottery. Somehow it didn’t get entered that way into the data base – sorry! > > Joe and Steve have told me that if 30A campers hook up to 20A service, they can only use 110 v items – no heaters or air conditioners. It is not safe, and blows breakers or something. > > We can sure make sure you have a spot, though. That is only fair. > > Jackie > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of debiwadel@... > Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 1:01 PM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Since I didn't see my name on this list does that mean I am in the last 10 spots. I did mark my registration for the lottery. Do I need extension cord w/adaptor for my camper hookup? > > Thanks > Debi Wadel > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 21, 2013, at 9:33 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > > So… here is the list in order… (sorry I didn’t get this posted last night, as I got home rather late_... > > First 13, 30 Amp service:-- who get their exact places on a first-come, first-serve basis. > Macek > Singmaster > Wright > (Jackie, but I dropped out.) > Fitzgerald > Pittman > Kristl > Patterson, Jeff > Forst > Kranz > Thompson, Paul > Martinez > Kennedy, Charles > Decker, Paul > > Then, we reserve THREE 20A hookups for three that require electrical for medical equipment: > Thompson, Randy, > Machin > Allen, George > (they can have the three that are on the poles in the main section. > > That leaves 16 more locations with electrical hookups – 8 to the north of the main section (with 30A), and 8 to the south of that section. > > We have 6 folks for those: (and the will be allocated as they arrive – first come, first choose!) > > Rawlings, Keith > Gurba, Mike > Shepherd, Scott > Ketchum, Jim > Schoenberger, Richard > Moser, Denise > > That leaves 10 electrical hookup spots for other attendees on a first-come-first serve basis. > > Questions? Contact me, or Scott or Steve, or Joe… > > Jackie Beucher > > From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 9:38 PM > To: askc > Subject: Re: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Ok, so its not a actual map... > > On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: > - the west side of post #3 > - the west side of post #6 > - the east side of post #8 > > These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and > > > > > Ok, so its not a actual map... > > On the observing field with 8 power posts, all positions are a 30amp site except: > - the west side of post #3 > - the west side of post #6 > - the east side of post #8 > > These 3 spots are for drawing picks 14, 15, and 16 and have 20amp service. > > The drawing pick #17 and beyond, is in the "2nd tier"; meaning they can set up next to the end of a 10-gauge power cord, or run a cord to a power post and connect to a 20amp socket. > > Gary, since you were in a top 13 pick, you get any one of the other slots on the main field other than the 3 slots mentioned above. > > Otherwise, there are no assigned spots. > > I don't know what the whole list looks like, but will later tonight. Every name was drawn out randomly and placed in a order. > > -scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: <gmachin@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: 20 Sep 2013 18:59:47 -0700 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Scott I would like one also. > > Gil Machin > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > I'll give you a map later tonight. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: RANDY THOMPSON <randiwe269@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:50:14 -0700 (PDT) > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > > Does anyone know the layout for parking RVs at the HOASP for thoes who have gotten a spot. > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy > > From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 6:49 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP Lottery > > According to the email I saw, you, Gil and George will have a twenty amp connection. > > Gary > On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > Did we get a RV Site? Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > On Sep 18, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > Has the drawing been conducted? What are the results? > > -- Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > -- Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > Unsubscribe > > > ody> > > >
Thanks, Heather! Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Spinelli Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 5:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Powell tonite - team down one.... I'm coming down with a scope to help out. Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android _____ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: [ASKC] Powell tonite - team down one.... Sent: Sat, Sep 21, 2013 10:44:09 PM It will be a busy night at Powell with this beautiful weather. I am standing in for Nick Ruess. He and Nancy are in France. If you aren’t doing anything this evening, perhaps another person or two would be good. Nancy usually does the gate donations. Thanks! Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@everestkc.net Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I am bringing a scope to Powell tonight. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® II, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Jackie Beucher <m31@everestkc.net> Date: 09/21/2013 5:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell tonite - team down one.... It will be a busy night at Powell with this beautiful weather. I am standing in for Nick Ruess. He and Nancy are in France. If you aren’t doing anything this evening, perhaps another person or two would be good. Nancy usually does the gate donations. Thanks! Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@everestkc.net Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
Somewhere in my piles of books, etc. I have a nice short one he wrote regarding constellation Orion several Springs ago. He's good.
Grant Miller
In spite of having to navigate the traffic around the Plaza Art Fair, with the help of several ASKC volunteers, the ASKC hosted somewhere around 250 people of all ages tonight at the museum. Dean Specker and I, along with a museum staffer, Amanda, must have made at least 60 planispheres from 5 to about 7:30 PM. Meanwhile, Joe Alburty, Jim Carothers, Jason and Twyla Forst, Roger Gruenke, Steve King, Denise Moser and David Neuenschwander ran telescopes and binoculars from about 7 to 9 PM, all for a very receptive crowd. The theme of the event was "Under Arabian Skies, a Celebration of Art, Science and Astronomy from the Islamic World." One of the ironic highlights of the evening for me was while I was outside using a green laser to do night sky tours, a young woman, who indicated to me that she was of mid-eastern descent, was very surprised that so many of the stars I was pointing out had Arabic names. She was both very appreciative and surprised at the same time. Many thanks to everyone for a fun night under nice clear, cool, almost-officially-autumnal skies. I hope Powell had an excellent night as well. Rick Henderson
We have eight (8) volunteers for the Holst "The Planets" concert at the Kauffman Center. The concert is sold out and the expect 1,500 people. I plan to arrive around 6pm to setup. Concert starts at 8pm and will end around 9. There is no coming and going into or out of the concert hall during the performance. I hear a special display system is being provided by NASA. At this late date, I can't promise additional free passes to the concert, but will try. This will be my first visit to the center even though Wright Engineering and Architectural Services provided the detailed shop drawing for all the entrances! Confirmed Volunteers for tickets Carol Kennedy Charles Kennedy David Neuenschwander Mike Stewart Rita Wright Joe Wright John Fitzgerald David Brackey David Lane The Conservatory Wind Symphony, under the direction of Steven D. Davis performs Gustav Holst's /The Planets/, Op. 32. Holst called his work, based on astrological characteristics of Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, a "series of mood pictures." A high definition film accompanies the performance from NASA solar system exploration, including stunning images from the Mars Rovers and past probe missions Magellan, Voyager, and Galileo. Commissioned by the Houston Symphony and created by filmmaker Duncan Copp, in cooperation with NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratories, /The Planets--An HD Odyssey/ is a fantastical accompaniment to Holst's cosmic masterpiece. The evening also includes /Variations on a Nursery Tune/, Op. 25, Ernst von Dohnanyi, arranged by John P. Paynter, edited by James A. Grymes, featuring Robert Weirich, piano. Hi Joe, UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffman Performing Arts center in September. A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the headsup that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert
Joe, Is this tonight? Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC Yahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 10:42 AM Subject: [ASKC] Last Call for Planets Concert at Kauffman We have eight (8) volunteers for the Holst "The Planets" concert at the Kauffman Center. The concert is sold out and the expect 1,500 people. I plan to arrive around 6pm to setup. Concert starts at 8pm and will end around 9. There is no coming and going into or out of the concert hall during the performance. I hear a special display system is being provided by NASA. At this late date, I can't promise additional free passes to the concert, but will try. This will be my first visit to the center even though Wright Engineering and Architectural Services provided the detailed shop drawing for all the entrances! Confirmed Volunteers for tickets Carol Kennedy Charles Kennedy David Neuenschwander Mike Stewart Rita Wright Joe Wright John Fitzgerald David Brackey David Lane The Conservatory Wind Symphony, under the direction of Steven D. Davis performs Gustav Holst's /The Planets/, Op. 32. Holst called his work, based on astrological characteristics of Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, a "series of mood pictures." A high definition film accompanies the performance from NASA solar system exploration, including stunning images from the Mars Rovers and past probe missions Magellan, Voyager, and Galileo. Commissioned by the Houston Symphony and created by filmmaker Duncan Copp, in cooperation with NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratories, /The Planets--An HD Odyssey/ is a fantastical accompaniment to Holst's cosmic masterpiece. The evening also includes /Variations on a Nursery Tune/, Op. 25, Ernst von Dohnanyi, arranged by John P. Paynter, edited by James A. Grymes, featuring Robert Weirich, piano. Hi Joe, UMKC is planning a really cool event at the Kauffman Performing Arts center in September. A full orchestra concert of Holst's 'The Planets'. I wanted to give you and the ASKC the headsup that we were hoping the club would man a bunch of scopes outside of the concert for people to see some planets during intermission and after the concert. We can arrange for volunteers from the club to get free admission to the concert or possibly to a practice (behind the scenes) concert
Sept. 28th.
It was a beautiful night at Powell.. Until the moon came up! But the folks enjoyed looking at it, too, so it was OK. We clicked in 69 visitors and took in $380 in donations. There were quite a few new folks that had never been there before, and were awestruck with all that they saw! I love that excitement. I was standing in for Nick Ruess. Also attending were team members Jennifer Ruess (who we presented with her new keys to Powell), Don Grodecki, & Joel Falk. Out in the field with their own telescopes were: Pete Jaffries, Dale Cameron, Heather Spenelli and John Fitzpatrick. It was all good. Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
I'll be out of town. Sorry. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 22, 2013, at 12:23 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > Sept. 28th. >
I forgot to mention Dick Trentman! He was there the whole evening, too. Even came the week before and helped out. Dick and I had a nice long talk in the observatory, too, as things wound down for the evening, and I still forgot to mention him. Sorry Dick. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 12:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell last night - 9-21-13 It was a beautiful night at Powell.. Until the moon came up! But the folks enjoyed looking at it, too, so it was OK. We clicked in 69 visitors and took in $380 in donations. There were quite a few new folks that had never been there before, and were awestruck with all that they saw! I love that excitement. I was standing in for Nick Ruess. Also attending were team members Jennifer Ruess (who we presented with her new keys to Powell), Don Grodecki, & Joel Falk. Out in the field with their own telescopes were: Pete Jaffries, Dale Cameron, Heather Spenelli and John Fitzpatrick. It was all good. Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Hi Jackie, Thanks for the report and sounds like a decent night even in spite of the moon. Thank you also to all of Team 4 and helpers! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2013 12:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell last night - 9-21-13 It was a beautiful night at Powell.. Until the moon came up! But the folks enjoyed looking at it, too, so it was OK. We clicked in 69 visitors and took in $380 in donations. There were quite a few new folks that had never been there before, and were awestruck with all that they saw! I love that excitement. I was standing in for Nick Ruess. Also attending were team members Jennifer Ruess (who we presented with her new keys to Powell), Don Grodecki, & Joel Falk. Out in the field with their own telescopes were: Pete Jaffries, Dale Cameron, Heather Spenelli and John Fitzpatrick. It was all good. Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
The ASKC calendar doesn't say who is covering the private reservations for Powell this week and maybe more. Is anyone covering tomorrow nights group? Is Dick Trentman replacing David Young this week? Joe
Dick Trentman half the duty pair with David Young. Who is planning DY this week? Joe
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/09/21/4492861/the-classical-beat-dance-premieres.html See "Winds meet NASA." Joe
The carbon star has exhausted it's fuel and will not be shining at the party this year. Basically, no cafe' due to lack of staffing. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I think David Young told the clients that no one was available on September 24, so they couldn't come. Also, Dick said that Don Grodecki is replacing David on Thursday. Roger Gruenke At 21:44 2013-09-23, you wrote: > > >The ASKC calendar doesn't say who is covering the private reservations >for Powell this week and maybe more. > >Is anyone covering tomorrow nights group? > >Is Dick Trentman replacing David Young this week? > >Joe >
Be sure to update the schedule to remove it every night. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 07:09:51 To: ASKC<askc@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HoASP Carbon Star Cafe' The carbon star has exhausted it's fuel and will not be shining at the party this year. Basically, no cafe' due to lack of staffing. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Joe, in the evenings, will the building be locked up, or will we have access to the micorwaves?
-Scott
Anyone want to answer some questions about this? Contact me. Mr. Wright, Here's the article: Scientists from the University of Sheffield believe they have found life arriving to Earth from space after sending a balloon to the stratosphere. The team, led by professor Milton Wainwright from the University’s Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, found small organisms that could have come from space after sending a specially designed balloon to 27km into the stratosphere during the recent Perseid meteor shower. Professor Wainwright said: “Most people will assume that these biological particles must have just drifted up to the stratosphere from Earth, but it is generally accepted that a particle of the size found cannot be lifted from Earth to heights of, for example, 27km. The only known exception is by a violent volcanic eruption, none of which occurred within three years of the sampling trip. “In the absence of a mechanism by which large particles like these can be transported to the stratosphere we can only conclude that the biological entities originated from space. Our conclusion then is that life is continually arriving to Earth from space, life is not restricted to this planet and it almost certainly did not originate here.” Professor Wainwright said the results could be revolutionary: “If life does continue to arrive from space then we have to completely change our view of biology and evolution,” he added. “New textbooks will have to be written!” The balloon, designed by Chris Rose and Alex Baker from the University of Sheffield’s Leonardo Centre for Tribology, was launched near Chester and carried microscope studs which were only exposed to the atmosphere when the balloon reached heights of between 22 and 27km. The balloon landed safely and intact near Wakefield. The scientists then discovered that they had captured a diatom fragment and some unusual biological entities from the stratosphere, all of which are too large to have come from Earth. Professor Wainwright said stringent precautions had been taken against the possibility of contamination during sampling and processing, and said the group was confident that the biological organisms could only have come from the stratosphere. The group’s findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham, University Centre for Astrobiology (of which Professor Wainwright is an Honorary Fellow) also gave a presentation of the group’s findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month. Professor Wainwright’s team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Haley’s Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found. Professor Wainwright added: “Of course it will be argued that there must be an, as yet, unknown mechanism for transferring large particles from Earth to the high stratosphere, but we stand by our conclusions. The absolutely crucial experiment will come when we do what is called ‘isotope fractionation’. We will take some of the samples which we have isolated from the stratosphere and introduce them into a complex machine – a button will be pressed. If the ratio of certain isotopes gives one number then our organisms are from Earth, if it gives another, then they are from space. The tension will obviously be almost impossible to live with!” -0- A team of British scientists is convinced it has found proof of alien life, after it harvested strange particles from the edge of space. The scientists sent a balloon 27km into the stratosphere, which came back carrying small biological organisms which they believe can only have originated from space. Professor Milton Wainwright told The Independent that he was "95 per cent convinced" that the organisms did not originate from earth. "By all known information that science has, we know that they must be coming in from space," he said. "There is no known mechanism by which these life forms can achieve that height. As far as we can tell from known physics, they must be incoming." Some of the samples were captured covered with cosmic dust, adding further credence to the idea that they have originated from space. "The organisms are not usual," said Professor Wainwright, who works at the University of Sheffield’s Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. "If they came from earth, we would expect to see stuff that we find on earth commonly, like pollen." "We're very, very confident that these are biological entities originating from space," he said, acknowledging that absolutely certainty is hard to achieve in science. The team believes that the entities are coming from comets, which are big balls of ice shooting through space. The samples were collected during a meteorite shower from a comet. As they hit the earth's atmosphere, the comets melt - ablate, to give it a technical term - releasing the organisms as they break down. "The particles are very clean," added Prof Wainwright. "They don't have any dust attached to them, which again suggests they're not coming to earth. Similarly, cosmic dust isn't stuck to them, so we think they came from an aquatic environment, and the most obvious aquatic environment in space is a comet. "They're very unusual beasts, not your normal kind of life from earth." The organisms are probably not alive, but, excitingly, probably do contain DNA. Similar ones harvested during an earlier experiment have contained the chemical, which is one of the fundamental building blocks of life on earth. The fact that they contain DNA is probably one of the most exciting aspects to this discovery, as it is a big hint that life on earth may itself have extraterrestrial origins. "If we're right, it means that there's life in space, and it's coming to earth. It means that life on earth probably originated in space," said Professor Wainwright. "Statistically, there's no reason why life should originate on earth. There are billions and billions of comets, but most biologists are stuck on earth. "The earth is an open system with biology raining down on it as we speak. "It's almost too amazing to believe." He scotched the theory that the life forms arrived in the upper atmosphere after being blasted there from a volcano. "The last volcano was three years ago, and the matter has all been deposited by now," he said. Professor Wainwright’s team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Halley’s Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found. The group’s findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham University Centre for Astrobiology also gave a presentation of the group’s findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Scott, unless it becomes a security issue, the door will remained unlocked.
If a number of volunteers step up to keep it open for 3 hours a night for R,F & S, then we could arrange something. That would be a minimum of 9 people. I don't see it happening given history of this.
Joe
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Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
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Joe, in the evenings, will the building be locked up, or will we have access to the micorwaves?
-Scott
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Be sure to update the schedule to remove it every night.-Scott
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The carbon star has exhausted it's fuel and will not be shining at the party this year.
Basically, no cafe' due to lack of staffing.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
.. I sent the message below to Dan and Mark. Joe Dan and Mark: I am of the opinion to call it for tonight. Given the rotation of the cloud mass and backfill, I think it will be cloudy. http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/satelliteusnational/centralusvisiblesatellite_large.html?clip=undefined®ion=undefined&collection=localwxforecast&presname=undefined Clear Sky Clock predicts cloud cover. http://askc.org/WARKO%20Clear%20Sky%20Chart.htm Your thoughts welcomed. Thursday looks more promising. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
This is for a radio interview!
Takers....
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Anyone want to answer some questions about this? Contact me.
Mr. Wright,
Here's the article:
Scientists from the University of Sheffield believe they have found life arriving to Earth from space after sending a balloon to the stratosphere.
The team, led by professor Milton Wainwright from the University’s Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, found small organisms that could have come from space after sending a specially designed balloon to 27km into the stratosphere during the recent Perseid meteor shower.
Professor Wainwright said: “Most people will assume that these biological particles must have just drifted up to the stratosphere from Earth, but it is generally accepted that a particle of the size found cannot be lifted from Earth to heights of, for example, 27km. The only known exception is by a violent volcanic eruption, none of which occurred within three years of the sampling trip.
“In the absence of a mechanism by which large particles like these can be transported to the stratosphere we can only conclude that the biological entities originated from space. Our conclusion then is that life is continually arriving to Earth from space, life is not restricted to this planet and it almost certainly did not originate here.”
Professor Wainwright said the results could be revolutionary: “If life does continue to arrive from space then we have to completely change our view of biology and evolution,” he added. “New textbooks will have to be written!”
The balloon, designed by Chris Rose and Alex Baker from the University of Sheffield’s Leonardo Centre for Tribology, was launched near Chester and carried microscope studs which were only exposed to the atmosphere when the balloon reached heights of between 22 and 27km. The balloon landed safely and intact near Wakefield. The scientists then discovered that they had captured a diatom fragment and some unusual biological entities from the stratosphere, all of which are too large to have come from Earth.
Professor Wainwright said stringent precautions had been taken against the possibility of contamination during sampling and processing, and said the group was confident that the biological organisms could only have come from the stratosphere.
The group’s findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham, University Centre for Astrobiology (of which Professor Wainwright is an Honorary Fellow) also gave a presentation of the group’s findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month.
Professor Wainwright’s team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Haley’s Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found.
Professor Wainwright added: “Of course it will be argued that there must be an, as yet, unknown mechanism for transferring large particles from Earth to the high stratosphere, but we stand by our conclusions. The absolutely crucial experiment will come when we do what is called ‘isotope fractionation’. We will take some of the samples which we have isolated from the stratosphere and introduce them into a complex machine – a button will be pressed. If the ratio of certain isotopes gives one number then our organisms are from Earth, if it gives another, then they are from space. The tension will obviously be almost impossible to live with!”
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A team of British scientists is convinced it has found proof of alien life, after it harvested strange particles from the edge of space.
The scientists sent a balloon 27km into the stratosphere, which came back carrying small biological organisms which they believe can only have originated from space.
Professor Milton Wainwright told The Independent that he was "95 per cent convinced" that the organisms did not originate from earth.
"By all known information that science has, we know that they must be coming in from space," he said. "There is no known mechanism by which these life forms can achieve that height. As far as we can tell from known physics, they must be incoming."
Some of the samples were captured covered with cosmic dust, adding further credence to the idea that they have originated from space.
"The organisms are not usual," said Professor Wainwright, who works at the University of Sheffield’s Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. "If they came from earth, we would expect to see stuff that we find on earth commonly, like pollen."
"We're very, very confident that these are biological entities originating from space," he said, acknowledging that absolutely certainty is hard to achieve in science.
The team believes that the entities are coming from comets, which are big balls of ice shooting through space. The samples were collected during a meteorite shower from a comet. As they hit the earth's atmosphere, the comets melt - ablate, to give it a technical term - releasing the organisms as they break down.
"The particles are very clean," added Prof Wainwright. "They don't have any dust attached to them, which again suggests they're not coming to earth. Similarly, cosmic dust isn't stuck to them, so we think they came from an aquatic environment, and the most obvious aquatic environment in space is a comet.
"They're very unusual beasts, not your normal kind of life from earth."
The organisms are probably not alive, but, excitingly, probably do contain DNA. Similar ones harvested during an earlier experiment have contained the chemical, which is one of the fundamental building blocks of life on earth.
The fact that they contain DNA is probably one of the most exciting aspects to this discovery, as it is a big hint that life on earth may itself have extraterrestrial origins.
"If we're right, it means that there's life in space, and it's coming to earth. It means that life on earth probably originated in space," said Professor Wainwright. "Statistically, there's no reason why life should originate on earth. There are billions and billions of comets, but most biologists are stuck on earth.
"The earth is an open system with biology raining down on it as we speak.
"It's almost too amazing to believe."
He scotched the theory that the life forms arrived in the upper atmosphere after being blasted there from a volcano.
"The last volcano was three years ago, and the matter has all been deposited by now," he said.
Professor Wainwright’s team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Halley’s Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found.
The group’s findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham University Centre for Astrobiology also gave a presentation of the group’s findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month.
_______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
A very interesting NASA Science news video has updated info on Comet ISON and amateur astronomers at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Yd-TiNiyU Dave Hudgins
On 9/24/2013 2:08 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > This is for a radio interview! > Takers.... I'd be careful about this one. If there is another "pro" speaker invited, you will probably regret being on there. http://www.space.com/22875-alien-life-claim-space-microbes.html The so-called journal is about a reputable as Mad Magazine WRT publishing on these sorts of topics. I'd go loaded for bear. Jim
I'd be willing to help staff one of the 3 nights. Keith Rawlings Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
I just tweeted that Warko will be closed tonight because of clouds. We'll try Thursday. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
The clock says it will be clear. I am heading to Independence to get a piece of equipment and then will standby for Warko. The cloud mass on the radar image is hanging over us. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Tonight a go. 7:30 Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS? Jim Carothers
I'd be willing to help at least one day maybe more.
Dave
I'd be willing to help staff one of the 3 nights. Keith Rawlings Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
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Scott, unless it becomes a security issue, the door will remained unlocked. If a number of volunteers step up to keep it open for 3 hours a night for R,F & S, then we could arrange something. That would be a minimum of 9 people. I don't see it happening given history of this. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl
Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 1:04 PM Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HoASP Carbon Star Cafe' Joe, in the evenings, will the building be locked up, or will we have access to the micorwaves?
-Scott
---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Be sure to update the schedule to remove it every night. -Scott
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2013 07:09:51 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: [ASKC] HoASP Carbon Star Cafe'
The carbon star has exhausted it's fuel and will not be shining at the party this year.
Basically, no cafe' due to lack of staffing.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist |
That would be me. If you are joining today, it would be a charge of $26. The renewal period runs from Nov 1st for a year. The $26 would get you the month of October, and the following year of service. Make a check out to me, Jim Ketchum and send to the address below. Also, send me your email address to suenjim@.... The reason you send a check made out to me is because the club isn’t involved in the paying for the Wifi. It’s a coop of members who want to participate, so the club doesn’t have to pay for it. The monthly payments come out of my personal credit card. The plan we use is basic, so it’s only for e-mails, data downloads for satellites, or for checking the weather. No streaming videos or movie downloads. Thanks for your interest. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on my personal e-mail address. Jim Ketchum 209 E Orchard Odessa, MO 64076 From: james carothers Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:20 PM To: askc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS? Jim Carothers
Hey Jim, how difficult is it to enable, or disable, the password for the wi-fi? Wondering if it might be nice to open it up to anyone for the starparty? And then after the party re-enable the password. Ya, it might be slow with extra users during the party, but slow is better than none. And members who might enjoy it during the party, might go ahead and sign up (and pay) for it afterwards! Its always an added incentive for people who are on the fence about whether to come to HOASP too. The internet plan says the we just get slower speeds after a certain amount of data has gone through, correct? There is no extra charge for going over, is there? That would be one reason for NOT opening it up if we had to pay more. ...Just my thoughts. -"crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:53:38 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS That would be me. If you are joining today, it would be a charge of $26. The renewal period runs from Nov 1st for a year. The $26 would get you the month of October, and the following year of service. Make a check out to me, Jim Ketchum and send to the address below. Also, send me your email address to suenjim@comcast.net. The reason you send a check made out to me is because the club isn’t involved in the paying for the Wifi. It’s a coop of members who want to participate, so the club doesn’t have to pay for it. The monthly payments come out of my personal credit card. The plan we use is basic, so it’s only for e-mails, data downloads for satellites, or for checking the weather. No streaming videos or movie downloads. Thanks for your interest. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on my personal e-mail address. Jim Ketchum 209 E Orchard Odessa, MO 64076 From: james carothers Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:20 PM To: askc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS? Jim Carothers
I paid for it so I'd have it for the HOASP. I realize it may be an incentive but as Jim said, it's something a handful of us members pay for. If we currently don't have the bandwidth to stream movies, it could come to nearly a halt with a large group of people online. Probably with a few still streaming (not following the rules). Again, I paid for it and would rightly so ask for a refund if we open it to the public as I highly doubt I will use it again until the next star party next year. Don't worry, Jim, I wouldn't ask for a refund. That would just be wrong. But our star party is already expensive when you include meals. I know of at least two people who decided not to attend because of the time of the year it is and coupled with the cost. On top of that I paid $26 to have decent internet as well. Sorry to be a wet blanket but that decision should be up to those that pay for it. I vote 'no'. Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Sep 25, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > > Hey Jim, how difficult is it to enable, or disable, the password for the wi-fi? > > Wondering if it might be nice to open it up to anyone for the starparty? And then after the party re-enable the password. > > Ya, it might be slow with extra users during the party, but slow is better than none. And members who might enjoy it during the party, might go ahead and sign up (and pay) for it afterwards! > > Its always an added incentive for people who are on the fence about whether to come to HOASP too. > > The internet plan says the we just get slower speeds after a certain amount of data has gone through, correct? There is no extra charge for going over, is there? That would be one reason for NOT opening it up if we had to pay more. > > ...Just my thoughts. > > -"crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:53:38 -0500 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@...m > Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS > > > That would be me. If you are joining today, it would be a charge of $26. The renewal period runs from Nov 1st for a year. The $26 would get you the month of October, and the following year of service. Make a check out to me, Jim Ketchum and send to the address below. Also, send me your email address to suenjim@.... The reason you send a check made out to me is because the club isn’t involved in the paying for the Wifi. It’s a coop of members who want to participate, so the club doesn’t have to pay for it. The monthly payments come out of my personal credit card. The plan we use is basic, so it’s only for e-mails, data downloads for satellites, or for checking the weather. No streaming videos or movie downloads. > > Thanks for your interest. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on my personal e-mail address. > > Jim Ketchum > 209 E Orchard > Odessa, MO 64076 > > > > From: james carothers > Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:20 PM > To: askc@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS > > > > Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS? > > > Jim Carothers >
I'm fine with that too... I pay the money too, but then I use it all year round too. ...Just throwing it out there. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 08:21:11 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS I paid for it so I'd have it for the HOASP. I realize it may be an incentive but as Jim said, it's something a handful of us members pay for. If we currently don't have the bandwidth to stream movies, it could come to nearly a halt with a large group of people online. Probably with a few still streaming (not following the rules). Again, I paid for it and would rightly so ask for a refund if we open it to the public as I highly doubt I will use it again until the next star party next year. Don't worry, Jim, I wouldn't ask for a refund. That would just be wrong. But our star party is already expensive when you include meals. I know of at least two people who decided not to attend because of the time of the year it is and coupled with the cost. On top of that I paid $26 to have decent internet as well. Sorry to be a wet blanket but that decision should be up to those that pay for it. I vote 'no'. Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Sep 25, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > > Hey Jim, how difficult is it to enable, or disable, the password for the wi-fi? > > Wondering if it might be nice to open it up to anyone for the starparty? And then after the party re-enable the password. > > Ya, it might be slow with extra users during the party, but slow is better than none. And members who might enjoy it during the party, might go ahead and sign up (and pay) for it afterwards! > > Its always an added incentive for people who are on the fence about whether to come to HOASP too. > > The internet plan says the we just get slower speeds after a certain amount of data has gone through, correct? There is no extra charge for going over, is there? That would be one reason for NOT opening it up if we had to pay more. > > ...Just my thoughts. > > -"crazy" Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:53:38 -0500 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS > > > That would be me. If you are joining today, it would be a charge of $26. The renewal period runs from Nov 1st for a year. The $26 would get you the month of October, and the following year of service. Make a check out to me, Jim Ketchum and send to the address below. Also, send me your email address to suenjim@comcast.net. The reason you send a check made out to me is because the club isn’t involved in the paying for the Wifi. It’s a coop of members who want to participate, so the club doesn’t have to pay for it. The monthly payments come out of my personal credit card. The plan we use is basic, so it’s only for e-mails, data downloads for satellites, or for checking the weather. No streaming videos or movie downloads. > > Thanks for your interest. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on my personal e-mail address. > > Jim Ketchum > 209 E Orchard > Odessa, MO 64076 > > > > From: james carothers > Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:20 PM > To: askc@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS > > > > Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS? > > > Jim Carothers >
Hey, I don't know if anyone has tasted it yet, but the water at the DSS is great! It's slightly warm coming out of the hydrant, but put it in the fridge or freezer for a while and it tastes excellent! I had 2 bottles full of it a few weekends ago. So yes, we now have water we can drink available down at the DSS.
Regarding opening it up for everyone at the star party, last year the service got pretty slow and at times was impossible to log on. Since then, we have upgraded to a higher speed service with more bandwidth, which should help resolve some of those problems for the coop members. If we open it up for all 100 plus attendees I’m afraid it may become virtually unusable. I’m not in favor of opening it up. There is no cost for running over our allotted bandwidth. It just gets slower. The only time we ever hit our limit was at last years star party.
Jim
From: s.kranz1@...
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:02 AM
To: askc
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
I'm fine with that too...
I pay the money too, but then I use it all year round too.
...Just throwing it out there.
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 08:21:11 -0500
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
I paid for it so I'd have it for the HOASP. I realize it may be an incentive but as Jim said, it's something a handful of us members pay for. If we currently don't have the bandwidth to stream movies, it could come to nearly a halt with a large group of people online. Probably with a few still streaming (not following the rules). Again, I paid for it and would rightly so ask for a refund if we open it to the public as I highly doubt I will use it again until the next star party next year. Don't worry, Jim, I wouldn't ask for a refund. That would just be wrong. But our star party is already expensive when you include meals. I know of at least two people who decided not to attend because of the time of the year it is and coupled with the cost. On top of that I paid $26 to have decent internet as well. Sorry to be a wet blanket but that decision should be up to those that pay for it. I vote 'no'.
Thanks,
Cindy Chesley
On Sep 25, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote:
Hey Jim, how difficult is it to enable, or disable, the password for the wi-fi?
Wondering if it might be nice to open it up to anyone for the starparty? And then after the party re-enable the password.
Ya, it might be slow with extra users during the party, but slow is better than none. And members who might enjoy it during the party, might go ahead and sign up (and pay) for it afterwards!
Its always an added incentive for people who are on the fence about whether to come to HOASP too.
The internet plan says the we just get slower speeds after a certain amount of data has gone through, correct? There is no extra charge for going over, is there? That would be one reason for NOT opening it up if we had to pay more.
...Just my thoughts.
-"crazy" Scott
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:53:38 -0500
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ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
That would be me. If you are joining today, it would be a charge of $26. The renewal period runs from Nov 1st for a year. The $26 would get you the month of October, and the following year of service. Make a check out to me, Jim Ketchum and send to the address below. Also, send me your email address to suenjim@.... The reason you send a check made out to me is because the club isn’t involved in the paying for the Wifi. It’s a coop of members who want to participate, so the club doesn’t have to pay for it. The monthly payments come out of my personal credit card. The plan we use is basic, so it’s only for e-mails, data downloads for satellites, or for checking the weather. No streaming videos or movie downloads.
Thanks for your interest. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on my personal e-mail address.
Jim Ketchum
209 E Orchard
Odessa, MO 64076
From: james carothers
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:20 PM
To: askc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS?
Jim Carothers
No problem. I good with that.
It was just an idea.
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:50:02
To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
Regarding opening it up for everyone at the star party, last year the service got pretty slow and at times was impossible to log on. Since then, we have upgraded to a higher speed service with more bandwidth, which should help resolve some of those problems for the coop members. If we open it up for all 100 plus attendees I’m afraid it may become virtually unusable. I’m not in favor of opening it up. There is no cost for running over our allotted bandwidth. It just gets slower. The only time we ever hit our limit was at last years star party.
Jim
From: s.kranz1@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:02 AM
To: askc
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
I'm fine with that too...
I pay the money too, but then I use it all year round too.
....Just throwing it out there.
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From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@yahoo.com>
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 08:21:11 -0500
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
I paid for it so I'd have it for the HOASP. I realize it may be an incentive but as Jim said, it's something a handful of us members pay for. If we currently don't have the bandwidth to stream movies, it could come to nearly a halt with a large group of people online. Probably with a few still streaming (not following the rules). Again, I paid for it and would rightly so ask for a refund if we open it to the public as I highly doubt I will use it again until the next star party next year. Don't worry, Jim, I wouldn't ask for a refund. That would just be wrong. But our star party is already expensive when you include meals. I know of at least two people who decided not to attend because of the time of the year it is and coupled with the cost. On top of that I paid $26 to have decent internet as well. Sorry to be a wet blanket but that decision should be up to those that pay for it. I vote 'no'.
Thanks,
Cindy Chesley
On Sep 25, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote:
Hey Jim, how difficult is it to enable, or disable, the password for the wi-fi?
Wondering if it might be nice to open it up to anyone for the starparty? And then after the party re-enable the password.
Ya, it might be slow with extra users during the party, but slow is better than none. And members who might enjoy it during the party, might go ahead and sign up (and pay) for it afterwards!
Its always an added incentive for people who are on the fence about whether to come to HOASP too.
The internet plan says the we just get slower speeds after a certain amount of data has gone through, correct? There is no extra charge for going over, is there? That would be one reason for NOT opening it up if we had to pay more.
...Just my thoughts.
-"crazy" Scott
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From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:53:38 -0500
To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
That would be me. If you are joining today, it would be a charge of $26. The renewal period runs from Nov 1st for a year. The $26 would get you the month of October, and the following year of service. Make a check out to me, Jim Ketchum and send to the address below. Also, send me your email address to suenjim@comcast.net. The reason you send a check made out to me is because the club isn’t involved in the paying for the Wifi. It’s a coop of members who want to participate, so the club doesn’t have to pay for it. The monthly payments come out of my personal credit card. The plan we use is basic, so it’s only for e-mails, data downloads for satellites, or for checking the weather. No streaming videos or movie downloads.
Thanks for your interest. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on my personal e-mail address.
Jim Ketchum
209 E Orchard
Odessa, MO 64076
From: james carothers
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:20 PM
To: askc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS?
Jim Carothers
It the DSS locked up all of the time? Is there a gate? Can a person walk back from the gate? How far is it? I'm going to Lamar this weekend and wanted to stop by and see the area before next weekend. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: !_askc <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:31 AM Subject: [ASKC] Water quality at DSS Hey, I don't know if anyone has tasted it yet, but the water at the DSS is great! It's slightly warm coming out of the hydrant, but put it in the fridge or freezer for a while and it tastes excellent! I had 2 bottles full of it a few weekends ago. So yes, we now have water we can drink available down at the DSS.
I would be willing to cover one night -- either Friday or Saturday. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > The carbon star has exhausted it's fuel and will not be shining at the party this year. > Basically, no cafe' due to lack of staffing. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist >
James, Yes to all and it is about 1/4 mile in. The specific info (combos) is in NEwmember packets. But it has been updated. I willl send an electronic version out to you this evemomg when ypu get home. A more complete version iz in draft gorm and will be available sopn. Denise On Sep 25, 2013 12:31 PM, "james carothers" <cwhocares40@...> wrote: > ** > > > It the DSS locked up all of the time? Is there a gate? Can a person walk > back from the gate? How far is it? I'm going to Lamar this weekend and > wanted to stop by and see the area before next weekend. > > > Jim & Laura Carothers > > ------------------------------ > *From:* "s.kranz1@comcast.net" <s.kranz1@...> > *To:* !_askc <askc@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:31 AM > *Subject:* [ASKC] Water quality at DSS > > > Hey, I don't know if anyone has tasted it yet, but the water at the DSS is > great! It's slightly warm coming out of the hydrant, but put it in the > fridge or freezer for a while and it tastes excellent! I had 2 bottles full > of it a few weekends ago. > > So yes, we now have water we can drink available down at the DSS. > > > > > >
combinations to Locks ( gate & bldg) available to all members ... I think you get them from Darrick? Gate to bldg 1/4 mile + ?
Mike Sterling
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It the DSS locked up all of the time? Is there a gate? Can a person walk back from the gate? How far is it? I'm going to Lamar this weekend and wanted to stop by and see the area before next weekend.
Jim & Laura Carothers
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To: !_askc <askc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:31 AM
Subject: [ASKC] Water quality at DSS
Hey, I don't know if anyone has tasted it yet, but the water at the DSS is great! It's slightly warm coming out of the hydrant, but put it in the fridge or freezer for a while and it tastes excellent! I had 2 bottles full of ita few weekends ago.
So yes, we now have water we can drink available down at the DSS.
Several of us discussed it last year and we decided not to do it. After seeing how slow and hard to log on it got, glad we decided not to open it up.
JIM
From: s.kranz1@...
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:01 AM
To: askc
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
No problem. I good with that.
It was just an idea.
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Regarding opening it up for everyone at the star party, last year the service got pretty slow and at times was impossible to log on. Since then, we have upgraded to a higher speed service with more bandwidth, which should help resolve some of those problems for the coop members. If we open it up for all 100 plus attendees I’m afraid it may become virtually unusable. I’m not in favor of opening it up. There is no cost for running over our allotted bandwidth. It just gets slower. The only time we ever hit our limit was at last years star party.
Jim
From: s.kranz1@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:02 AM
To: askc
Subject: Re: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
I'm fine with that too...
I pay the money too, but then I use it all year round too.
...Just throwing it out there.
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From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...>
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 08:21:11 -0500
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I paid for it so I'd have it for the HOASP. I realize it may be an incentive but as Jim said, it's something a handful of us members pay for. If we currently don't have the bandwidth to stream movies, it could come to nearly a halt with a large group of people online. Probably with a few still streaming (not following the rules). Again, I paid for it and would rightly so ask for a refund if we open it to the public as I highly doubt I will use it again until the next star party next year. Don't worry, Jim, I wouldn't ask for a refund. That would just be wrong. But our star party is already expensive when you include meals. I know of at least two people who decided not to attend because of the time of the year it is and coupled with the cost. On top of that I paid $26 to have decent internet as well. Sorry to be a wet blanket but that decision should be up to those that pay for it. I vote 'no'.
Thanks,
Cindy Chesley
On Sep 25, 2013, at 7:07 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote:
Hey Jim, how difficult is it to enable, or disable, the password for the wi-fi?
Wondering if it might be nice to open it up to anyone for the starparty? And then after the party re-enable the password.
Ya, it might be slow with extra users during the party, but slow is better than none. And members who might enjoy it during the party, might go ahead and sign up (and pay) for it afterwards!
Its always an added incentive for people who are on the fence about whether to come to HOASP too.
The internet plan says the we just get slower speeds after a certain amount of data has gone through, correct? There is no extra charge for going over, is there? That would be one reason for NOT opening it up if we had to pay more.
...Just my thoughts.
-"crazy" Scott
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Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:53:38 -0500
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That would be me. If you are joining today, it would be a charge of $26. The renewal period runs from Nov 1st for a year. The $26 would get you the month of October, and the following year of service. Make a check out to me, Jim Ketchum and send to the address below. Also, send me your email address to suenjim@.... The reason you send a check made out to me is because the club isn’t involved in the paying for the Wifi. It’s a coop of members who want to participate, so the club doesn’t have to pay for it. The monthly payments come out of my personal credit card. The plan we use is basic, so it’s only for e-mails, data downloads for satellites, or for checking the weather. No streaming videos or movie downloads.
Thanks for your interest. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me on my personal e-mail address.
Jim Ketchum
209 E Orchard
Odessa, MO 64076
From: james carothers
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:20 PM
To: askc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] WiFi at DSS
Whom do I contact about WiFi at the DSS?
Jim Carothers
Thanks Denise. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Water quality at DSS James, Yes to all and it is about 1/4 mile in. The specific info (combos) is in NEwmember packets. But it has been updated. I willl send an electronic version out to you this evemomg when ypu get home. A more complete version iz in draft gorm and will be available sopn. Denise On Sep 25, 2013 12:31 PM, "james carothers" <cwhocares40@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > >It the DSS locked up all of the time? Is there a gate? Can a person walk back from the gate? How far is it? I'm going to Lamar this weekend and wanted to stop by and see the area before next weekend. > > > > >Jim & Laura Carothers > > > >________________________________ > From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> >To: !_askc <askc@yahoogroups.com> >Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:31 AM >Subject: [ASKC] Water quality at DSS > > > > >Hey, I don't know if anyone has tasted it yet, but the water at the DSS is great! It's slightly warm coming out of the hydrant, but put it in the fridge or freezer for a while and it tastes excellent! I had 2 bottles full of it a few weekends ago. > >So yes, we now have water we can drink available down at the DSS. > > > >
Thanks for the response. Denise is going to email me the information. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: "mikekansascity@..." <mikekansascity@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:48 PM Subject: [ASKC] re DSS access combinations to Locks ( gate bldg) available to all members ... I think you get them from Darrick? Gate to bldg 1/4 mile + ? Mike Sterling -----Original Message----- From: cwhocares40@... To: ASKC Sent: Wed, Sep 25, 2013 8:31 am Subject: Re: [ASKC] Water quality at DSS It the DSS locked up all of the time? Is there a gate? Can a person walk back from the gate? How far is it? I'm going to Lamar this weekend and wanted to stop by and see the area before next weekend. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: !_askc <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 9:31 AM Subject: [ASKC] Water quality at DSS Hey, I don't know if anyone has tasted it yet, but the water at the DSS is great! It's slightly warm coming out of the hydrant, but put it in the fridge or freezer for a while and it tastes excellent! I had 2 bottles full of it a few weekends ago. So yes, we now have water we can drink available down at the DSS.
To: Carol Kennedy Charles Kennedy David Neuenschwander Mike Stewart Rita Wright Joe Wright John Fitzgerald David Brackey David Lane Send me a message directly so I have your email to send a private message. Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
This is my e-mail.
Thanks!
David Neuenschwander
816-519-6288
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Send me a message directly so I have your email to send a private message.
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Interesting. Reference to Comet Lovejoy last year. I don’t remember hearing about that. Was it not observable here? Jim From: Dave Hudgins Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:13 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] ISON and amateur astronomers on NASA Video A very interesting NASA Science news video has updated info on Comet ISON and amateur astronomers at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Yd-TiNiyU Dave Hudgins
Lovejoy is now visible in Monoceros. Brewington is starting to brighten in magnitude as well. It will be up to mag 8 for the star party. But its coma is so huge, its nearly invisible. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 15:47:11 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON and amateur astronomers on NASA Video Interesting. Reference to Comet Lovejoy last year. I don’t remember hearing about that. Was it not observable here? Jim From: Dave Hudgins Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 5:13 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] ISON and amateur astronomers on NASA Video A very interesting NASA Science news video has updated info on Comet ISON and amateur astronomers at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Yd-TiNiyU Dave Hudgins
THANK YOU FOR THIS, JOE I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT LIFE ON EARTH CAME FROM OUTER SPACE. Kindly tell me where this article came from - - did you write it? Is it published someplace? I intend to xhare it with many friends and family...but what is the source? Thanks again, Hank P. (Proud member of ASKC) On Sep 24, 2013, at 4:08 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > This is for a radio interview! > > Takers.... > > _______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > > From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...m> > To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 1:11 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Comments > > Anyone want to answer some questions about this? Contact me. > > Mr. Wright, > > Here's the article: > > Scientists from the University of Sheffield believe they have found life arriving to Earth from space after sending a balloon to the stratosphere. > The team, led by professor Milton Wainwright from the Universitys Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, found small organisms that could have come from space after sending a specially designed balloon to 27km into the stratosphere during the recent Perseid meteor shower. > Professor Wainwright said: Most people will assume that these biological particles must have just drifted up to the stratosphere from Earth, but it is generally accepted that a particle of the size found cannot be lifted from Earth to heights of, for example, 27km. The only known exception is by a violent volcanic eruption, none of which occurred within three years of the sampling trip. > In the absence of a mechanism by which large particles like these can be transported to the stratosphere we can only conclude that the biological entities originated from space. Our conclusion then is that life is continually arriving to Earth from space, life is not restricted to this planet and it almost certainly did not originate here. > Professor Wainwright said the results could be revolutionary: If life does continue to arrive from space then we have to completely change our view of biology and evolution, he added. New textbooks will have to be written! > The balloon, designed by Chris Rose and Alex Baker from the University of Sheffields Leonardo Centre for Tribology, was launched near Chester and carried microscope studs which were only exposed to the atmosphere when the balloon reached heights of between 22 and 27km. The balloon landed safely and intact near Wakefield. The scientists then discovered that they had captured a diatom fragment and some unusual biological entities from the stratosphere, all of which are too large to have come from Earth. > Professor Wainwright said stringent precautions had been taken against the possibility of contamination during sampling and processing, and said the group was confident that the biological organisms could only have come from the stratosphere. > The groups findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham, University Centre for Astrobiology (of which Professor Wainwright is an Honorary Fellow) also gave a presentation of the groups findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month. > Professor Wainwrights team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Haleys Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found. > Professor Wainwright added: Of course it will be argued that there must be an, as yet, unknown mechanism for transferring large particles from Earth to the high stratosphere, but we stand by our conclusions. The absolutely crucial experiment will come when we do what is called isotope fractionation. We will take some of the samples which we have isolated from the stratosphere and introduce them into a complex machine a button will be pressed. If the ratio of certain isotopes gives one number then our organisms are from Earth, if it gives another, then they are from space. The tension will obviously be almost impossible to live with! > -0- > A team of British scientists is convinced it has found proof of alien life, after it harvested strange particles from the edge of space. > The scientists sent a balloon 27km into the stratosphere, which came back carrying small biological organisms which they believe can only have originated from space. > Professor Milton Wainwright told The Independent that he was "95 per cent convinced" that the organisms did not originate from earth. > "By all known information that science has, we know that they must be coming in from space," he said. "There is no known mechanism by which these life forms can achieve that height. As far as we can tell from known physics, they must be incoming." > Some of the samples were captured covered with cosmic dust, adding further credence to the idea that they have originated from space. > "The organisms are not usual," said Professor Wainwright, who works at the University of Sheffields Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. "If they came from earth, we would expect to see stuff that we find on earth commonly, like pollen." > "We're very, very confident that these are biological entities originating from space," he said, acknowledging that absolutely certainty is hard to achieve in science. > The team believes that the entities are coming from comets, which are big balls of ice shooting through space. The samples were collected during a meteorite shower from a comet. As they hit the earth's atmosphere, the comets melt - ablate, to give it a technical term - releasing the organisms as they break down. > "The particles are very clean," added Prof Wainwright. "They don't have any dust attached to them, which again suggests they're not coming to earth. Similarly, cosmic dust isn't stuck to them, so we think they came from an aquatic environment, and the most obvious aquatic environment in space is a comet. > "They're very unusual beasts, not your normal kind of life from earth." > The organisms are probably not alive, but, excitingly, probably do contain DNA. Similar ones harvested during an earlier experiment have contained the chemical, which is one of the fundamental building blocks of life on earth. > The fact that they contain DNA is probably one of the most exciting aspects to this discovery, as it is a big hint that life on earth may itself have extraterrestrial origins. > "If we're right, it means that there's life in space, and it's coming to earth. It means that life on earth probably originated in space," said Professor Wainwright. "Statistically, there's no reason why life should originate on earth. There are billions and billions of comets, but most biologists are stuck on earth. > "The earth is an open system with biology raining down on it as we speak. > "It's almost too amazing to believe." > He scotched the theory that the life forms arrived in the upper atmosphere after being blasted there from a volcano. > "The last volcano was three years ago, and the matter has all been deposited by now," he said. > Professor Wainwrights team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Halleys Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found. > The groups findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham University Centre for Astrobiology also gave a presentation of the groups findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month. > > > > _______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > >
But Henry, how did it get into outer space? :-) I cling to the possibility that given time, elements combined properly to make an organism capable of reproduction, and that random DNA goofs were able to produce us. I know it is a reach, but of all scenarios proposed, it seems the most likely. A fascinating thing to ponder. Apologies to those who choose Creation. That is another matter entirely. And yes, given an infinite time, a clock will appear in the desert. On Sep 25, 2013, at 8:10 PM, Henry Putsch <henry.putsch@...> wrote: > > > THANK YOU FOR THIS, JOE I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT LIFE ON EARTH CAME FROM OUTER SPACE. > Kindly tell me where this article came from - - did you write it? Is it published someplace? > I intend to xhare it with many friends and family...but what is the source? > Thanks again, Hank P. (Proud member of ASKC) > > On Sep 24, 2013, at 4:08 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > >> >> This is for a radio interview! >> >> Takers.... >> >> _______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist >> >> From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> >> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 1:11 PM >> Subject: [ASKC] Comments >> >> Anyone want to answer some questions about this? Contact me. >> >> Mr. Wright, >> >> Here's the article: >> >> Scientists from the University of Sheffield believe they have found life arriving to Earth from space after sending a balloon to the stratosphere. >> The team, led by professor Milton Wainwright from the University’s Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, found small organisms that could have come from space after sending a specially designed balloon to 27km into the stratosphere during the recent Perseid meteor shower. >> Professor Wainwright said: “Most people will assume that these biological particles must have just drifted up to the stratosphere from Earth, but it is generally accepted that a particle of the size found cannot be lifted from Earth to heights of, for example, 27km. The only known exception is by a violent volcanic eruption, none of which occurred within three years of the sampling trip. >> “In the absence of a mechanism by which large particles like these can be transported to the stratosphere we can only conclude that the biological entities originated from space. Our conclusion then is that life is continually arriving to Earth from space, life is not restricted to this planet and it almost certainly did not originate here.” >> Professor Wainwright said the results could be revolutionary: “If life does continue to arrive from space then we have to completely change our view of biology and evolution,” he added. “New textbooks will have to be written!” >> The balloon, designed by Chris Rose and Alex Baker from the University of Sheffield’s Leonardo Centre for Tribology, was launched near Chester and carried microscope studs which were only exposed to the atmosphere when the balloon reached heights of between 22 and 27km. The balloon landed safely and intact near Wakefield. The scientists then discovered that they had captured a diatom fragment and some unusual biological entities from the stratosphere, all of which are too large to have come from Earth. >> Professor Wainwright said stringent precautions had been taken against the possibility of contamination during sampling and processing, and said the group was confident that the biological organisms could only have come from the stratosphere. >> The group’s findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham, University Centre for Astrobiology (of which Professor Wainwright is an Honorary Fellow) also gave a presentation of the group’s findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month. >> Professor Wainwright’s team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Haley’s Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found. >> Professor Wainwright added: “Of course it will be argued that there must be an, as yet, unknown mechanism for transferring large particles from Earth to the high stratosphere, but we stand by our conclusions. The absolutely crucial experiment will come when we do what is called ‘isotope fractionation’. We will take some of the samples which we have isolated from the stratosphere and introduce them into a complex machine – a button will be pressed. If the ratio of certain isotopes gives one number then our organisms are from Earth, if it gives another, then they are from space. The tension will obviously be almost impossible to live with!” >> -0- >> A team of British scientists is convinced it has found proof of alien life, after it harvested strange particles from the edge of space. >> The scientists sent a balloon 27km into the stratosphere, which came back carrying small biological organisms which they believe can only have originated from space. >> Professor Milton Wainwright told The Independent that he was "95 per cent convinced" that the organisms did not originate from earth. >> "By all known information that science has, we know that they must be coming in from space," he said. "There is no known mechanism by which these life forms can achieve that height. As far as we can tell from known physics, they must be incoming." >> Some of the samples were captured covered with cosmic dust, adding further credence to the idea that they have originated from space. >> "The organisms are not usual," said Professor Wainwright, who works at the University of Sheffield’s Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. "If they came from earth, we would expect to see stuff that we find on earth commonly, like pollen." >> "We're very, very confident that these are biological entities originating from space," he said, acknowledging that absolutely certainty is hard to achieve in science. >> The team believes that the entities are coming from comets, which are big balls of ice shooting through space. The samples were collected during a meteorite shower from a comet. As they hit the earth's atmosphere, the comets melt - ablate, to give it a technical term - releasing the organisms as they break down. >> "The particles are very clean," added Prof Wainwright. "They don't have any dust attached to them, which again suggests they're not coming to earth. Similarly, cosmic dust isn't stuck to them, so we think they came from an aquatic environment, and the most obvious aquatic environment in space is a comet. >> "They're very unusual beasts, not your normal kind of life from earth." >> The organisms are probably not alive, but, excitingly, probably do contain DNA. Similar ones harvested during an earlier experiment have contained the chemical, which is one of the fundamental building blocks of life on earth. >> The fact that they contain DNA is probably one of the most exciting aspects to this discovery, as it is a big hint that life on earth may itself have extraterrestrial origins. >> "If we're right, it means that there's life in space, and it's coming to earth. It means that life on earth probably originated in space," said Professor Wainwright. "Statistically, there's no reason why life should originate on earth. There are billions and billions of comets, but most biologists are stuck on earth. >> "The earth is an open system with biology raining down on it as we speak. >> "It's almost too amazing to believe." >> He scotched the theory that the life forms arrived in the upper atmosphere after being blasted there from a volcano. >> "The last volcano was three years ago, and the matter has all been deposited by now," he said. >> Professor Wainwright’s team is hoping to extend and confirm their results by carrying out the test again in October to coincide with the upcoming Halley’s Comet-associated meteorite shower when there will be large amounts of cosmic dust. It is hoped that more new, or unusual, organisms will be found. >> The group’s findings have been published in the Journal of Cosmology and updated versions will appear in the same journal, a new version of which will be published in the near future. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe of the Buckingham University Centre for Astrobiology also gave a presentation of the group’s findings at a meeting of astronomers and astrobiologists in San Diego last month. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > > > >
What time will Powell open for the KCPT event?
Gil Machin
Hey, someone mentioned that it may be raining pretty well on Saturday. Is the picnic still a 'go' regardless of the weather? I'm thinking the answer is 'yes' but wanted to double check Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:45 AM, "scidav878" <scidav87@...> wrote: > > > Can't wait! Thanks, Dave. > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > As you know if you actually read the newsletter, the plan is to set up EAST > > of the observatory for the picnic. The area east of the observatory out > > about 60 feet from the fence line and from the road to about 10 feet south > > of the fence line has been sprayed for bugs. There should be darn few > > chiggers and ticks in the grass. The bushes and the grass west of the > > observatory were also sprayed. That might even slow down some of the > > mosquitos! > > > > There is now a "trail" camera mounted on the west side of the dome. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > >
I'll be opening the observatory for students tonight. It'sgoing to be anice night, come and join us. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Me three. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Keith Rawlings <kfrastro@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'd be willing to help staff one of the 3 nights. > > Keith Rawlings > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > ------------------------------ > * From: * Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>; > * To: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; > * Subject: * Re: Re: [ASKC] HoASP Carbon Star Cafe' > * Sent: * Tue, Sep 24, 2013 6:28:50 PM > > > > Scott, unless it becomes a security issue, the door will remained > unlocked. > > If a number of volunteers step up to keep it open for 3 hours a night for > R,F & S, then we could arrange something. That would be a minimum of 9 > people. I don't see it happening given history of this. > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > *From:* "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 24, 2013 1:04 PM > *Subject:* RE: Re: [ASKC] HoASP Carbon Star Cafe' > > Joe, in the evenings, will the building be locked up, or will we have > access to the micorwaves? > > -Scott > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > Be sure to update the schedule to remove it every night. -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > *From: *Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> > *Sender: *ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Tue, 24 Sep 2013 07:09:51 -0700 (PDT) > *To: *ASKC<askc@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: *ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *[ASKC] HoASP Carbon Star Cafe' > > > The carbon star has exhausted it's fuel and will not be shining at the > party this year. > Basically, no cafe' due to lack of staffing. > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski > Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl > Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > >
All I am looking for a dust cover for a Orion SkyQuest XX14g. Looking to do a project with it. I have my 2 but need them for my scope. I was hoping someone might have one left over or one the would be willing to sell. Thanks, Jim Carothers
I will be at Powell by around 5:00 PM or shortly thereafter. The official start time for the KCPT folks is 7:00 PM. I will confer with KCPT around lunch time (their time pick) to decide about canceling if bad weather. I will send an email to the Yahoo groups either way to announce the event is off or off. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gmachin@... Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 8:03 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell What time will Powell open for the KCPT event? Gil Machin
I am checking on alternate locations in Louisburg in case of bad weather and will send out a Yahoo group email Saturday afternoon to announce if we will still be at Powell or an alternate site. Stupid weather. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 2:35 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] ASKC Powell Picnic and the weather Hey, someone mentioned that it may be raining pretty well on Saturday. Is the picnic still a 'go' regardless of the weather? I'm thinking the answer is 'yes' but wanted to double check Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 14, 2013, at 11:45 AM, "scidav878" <scidav87@...> wrote: Can't wait! Thanks, Dave. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > As you know if you actually read the newsletter, the plan is to set up EAST > of the observatory for the picnic. The area east of the observatory out > about 60 feet from the fence line and from the road to about 10 feet south > of the fence line has been sprayed for bugs. There should be darn few > chiggers and ticks in the grass. The bushes and the grass west of the > observatory were also sprayed. That might even slow down some of the > mosquitos! > > There is now a "trail" camera mounted on the west side of the dome. > Sent via Gmail from David Young >
Scott Is anyone using the DSS mower today? Ron & I can come help. We would bring our mower but we're waiting on a part to fix it. We can bring our weed eater tho. Let me know if we can help. Debi Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2013, at 8:24 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > If the field is cut for baling, it should be short enough for our mower to cut it. > > I also plan to bring my mower down on the Friday before (sept 27) to mow also. It's a good days mowing with 2 mowers going. > > -"crazy" Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: <dkburtrum@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: 19 Sep 2013 18:16:54 -0700 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA > > I had seen where there might have been some issues with the lawn mower recently and was wondering if they got resolved? It worked when Derek and I used it a couple of weeks ago but seemed a little underpowered, other than that, it cut ok. > > > > I was curious if we will be able to have the same amount of area mowed for HOA as we have had in years passed? Since we have Honda generators, we don't put in for the RV sites to give others a shot. The Hondas are super quiet, but in an attempt to cause the least amount of noise, we generally park towards the north end of the field, as the do the out of state guys from Illinois and Indiana (more Hondas). > > > As an FYI I know that the hardware store at the north end of Butler rents Ferris brand zero turn riders (I don't know the cost). These things are beasts and run fast, they'll mow the field at 10mph. Just a thought for options if the JD mower is contrary. > > > Dave > > >
Hi all, For those who volunteered for the KCPT event this evening, the weather appears to be mostly cooperating so the event is definitely on and the wheels of inexorable progress cannot be halted! I've always wanted to use the word inexorable in a sentence. Anyway, I will be at Powell to open by 5:00 PM. All the KCPT staff and such will start arriving by 5:30. The event is advertised to the KCPT donors to start at 6:45 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM. We will have around 100+ guests and I have 5 volunteers counting me. I could use a couple more helpers, but please let me know if you are coming. You can email me before 4:00 PM or call me if after at 913-481-1094. Thanks again. KCPT has put a considerable amount of publicity on the air about the ASKC and Powell so this is an excellent promotion event. Rick Henderson
I plan on being there with my scope. Jim From: Rick Henderson Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:23 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! Hi all, For those who volunteered for the KCPT event this evening, the weather appears to be mostly cooperating so the event is definitely on and the wheels of inexorable progress cannot be halted! I've always wanted to use the word inexorable in a sentence… Anyway, I will be at Powell to open by 5:00 PM. All the KCPT staff and such will start arriving by 5:30. The event is advertised to the KCPT donors to start at 6:45 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM. We will have around 100+ guests and I have 5 volunteers counting me. I could use a couple more helpers, but please let me know if you are coming. You can email me before 4:00 PM or call me if after at 913-481-1094. Thanks again. KCPT has put a considerable amount of publicity on the air about the ASKC and Powell so this is an excellent promotion event. Rick Henderson
Thanks, Jim! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Ketchum Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:43 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! I plan on being there with my scope. Jim From: Rick Henderson <mailto:rhenderson1@...> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:23 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! Hi all, For those who volunteered for the KCPT event this evening, the weather appears to be mostly cooperating so the event is definitely on and the wheels of inexorable progress cannot be halted! I've always wanted to use the word inexorable in a sentence… Anyway, I will be at Powell to open by 5:00 PM. All the KCPT staff and such will start arriving by 5:30. The event is advertised to the KCPT donors to start at 6:45 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM. We will have around 100+ guests and I have 5 volunteers counting me. I could use a couple more helpers, but please let me know if you are coming. You can email me before 4:00 PM or call me if after at 913-481-1094. Thanks again. KCPT has put a considerable amount of publicity on the air about the ASKC and Powell so this is an excellent promotion event. Rick Henderson
Yes, alex and I are here mowing. You could come out, but you need your own mower. The one here is having issues. Luckily, we brought our own. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: debiwadel@yahoo.com Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:41:17 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA Scott Is anyone using the DSS mower today? Ron & I can come help. We would bring our mower but we're waiting on a part to fix it. We can bring our weed eater tho. Let me know if we can help. Debi Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2013, at 8:24 PM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > > > > If the field is cut for baling, it should be short enough for our mower to cut it. > > I also plan to bring my mower down on the Friday before (sept 27) to mow also. It's a good days mowing with 2 mowers going. > > -"crazy" Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: <dkburtrum@yahoo.com> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: 19 Sep 2013 18:16:54 -0700 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA > > I had seen where there might have been some issues with the lawn mower recently and was wondering if they got resolved? It worked when Derek and I used it a couple of weeks ago but seemed a little underpowered, other than that, it cut ok. > > > > I was curious if we will be able to have the same amount of area mowed for HOA as we have had in years passed? Since we have Honda generators, we don't put in for the RV sites to give others a shot. The Hondas are super quiet, but in an attempt to cause the least amount of noise, we generally park towards the north end of the field, as the do the out of state guys from Illinois and Indiana (more Hondas). > > > As an FYI I know that the hardware store at the north end of Butler rents Ferris brand zero turn riders (I don't know the cost). These things are beasts and run fast, they'll mow the field at 10mph. Just a thought for options if the JD mower is contrary. > > > Dave > > >
Ok. If we get that part before the day is gone we'll be there. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:01 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Yes, alex and I are here mowing. You could come out, but you need your own mower. The one here is having issues. > > Luckily, we brought our own. > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: debiwadel@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:41:17 -0500 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA > > Scott > Is anyone using the DSS mower today? Ron & I can come help. We would bring our mower but we're waiting on a part to fix it. We can bring our weed eater tho. Let me know if we can help. > Debi > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 19, 2013, at 8:24 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> >> If the field is cut for baling, it should be short enough for our mower to cut it. >> >> I also plan to bring my mower down on the Friday before (sept 27) to mow also. It's a good days mowing with 2 mowers going. >> >> -"crazy" Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> From: <dkburtrum@...> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: 19 Sep 2013 18:16:54 -0700 >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA >> >> >> I had seen where there might have been some issues with the lawn mower recently and was wondering if they got resolved? It worked when Derek and I used it a couple of weeks ago but seemed a little underpowered, other than that, it cut ok. >> >> >> >> I was curious if we will be able to have the same amount of area mowed for HOA as we have had in years passed? Since we have Honda generators, we don't put in for the RV sites to give others a shot. The Hondas are super quiet, but in an attempt to cause the least amount of noise, we generally park towards the north end of the field, as the do the out of state guys from Illinois and Indiana (more Hondas). >> >> >> As an FYI I know that the hardware store at the north end of Butler rents Ferris brand zero turn riders (I don't know the cost). These things are beasts and run fast, they'll mow the field at 10mph. Just a thought for options if the JD mower is contrary. >> >> >> Dave > > >
Hi all, In case of rain tomorrow, I have reserved the Louisburg Senior Citizen's Center at 504 South Metcalf in Louisburg. This will be our alternate location. We are STILL planning on having the picnic at Powell, but will make the final location decision shortly before 4:00 PM tomorrow. The picnic is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM and the club is providing BBQ meats. Please bring a side dish and your own beverages, eating utensils, lawn chairs, etc. Please go to the observatory FIRST to see if we are meeting there. There will be a sign posted on the gate to the observatory stating that if we have moved to the center. If you do not know where Metcalf is in Louisburg, take the Louisburg exit and go east on KS 68 into town. About a mile into town you will reach a four-way stop sign. That is the Metcalf intersection. Turn right (south) and go about 4 blocks and the Senior Center will be on the west side of the road. I will keep my fingers crossed for clear skies, but thought it best to have a plan B(BQ) since the current weather forecast for 4:00 PM is a 40% chance of rain. Rick Henderson President Astronomical Society of Kansas City rhenderson1@...
Hi all, In case of rain tomorrow, I have reserved the Louisburg Senior Citizen's Center at 504 South Metcalf in Louisburg. This will be our alternate location. We are STILL planning on having the picnic at Powell, but will make the final location decision shortly before 4:00 PM tomorrow. The picnic is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM and the club is providing BBQ meats. Please bring a side dish and your own beverages, eating utensils, lawn chairs, etc. Please go to the observatory FIRST to see if we are meeting there. There will be a sign posted on the gate to the observatory stating that if we have moved to the center. If you do not know where Metcalf is in Louisburg, take the Louisburg exit and go east on KS 68 into town. About a mile into town you will reach a four-way stop sign. That is the Metcalf intersection. Turn right (south) and go about 4 blocks and the Senior Center will be on the west side of the road. I will keep my fingers crossed for clear skies, but thought it best to have a plan B(BQ) since the current weather forecast for 4:00 PM is a 40% chance of rain. Rick Henderson President Astronomical Society of Kansas City rhenderson1@...
I will be there with a scope. Gil Machin From: Rick Henderson Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:23 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! Hi all, For those who volunteered for the KCPT event this evening, the weather appears to be mostly cooperating so the event is definitely on and the wheels of inexorable progress cannot be halted! I've always wanted to use the word inexorable in a sentence… Anyway, I will be at Powell to open by 5:00 PM. All the KCPT staff and such will start arriving by 5:30. The event is advertised to the KCPT donors to start at 6:45 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM. We will have around 100+ guests and I have 5 volunteers counting me. I could use a couple more helpers, but please let me know if you are coming. You can email me before 4:00 PM or call me if after at 913-481-1094. Thanks again. KCPT has put a considerable amount of publicity on the air about the ASKC and Powell so this is an excellent promotion event. Rick Henderson
Thanks, Gill! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of G. W. Machin Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 11:40 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! I will be there with a scope. Gil Machin From: Rick Henderson <mailto:rhenderson1@...> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:23 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! Hi all, For those who volunteered for the KCPT event this evening, the weather appears to be mostly cooperating so the event is definitely on and the wheels of inexorable progress cannot be halted! I've always wanted to use the word inexorable in a sentence… Anyway, I will be at Powell to open by 5:00 PM. All the KCPT staff and such will start arriving by 5:30. The event is advertised to the KCPT donors to start at 6:45 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM. We will have around 100+ guests and I have 5 volunteers counting me. I could use a couple more helpers, but please let me know if you are coming. You can email me before 4:00 PM or call me if after at 913-481-1094. Thanks again. KCPT has put a considerable amount of publicity on the air about the ASKC and Powell so this is an excellent promotion event. Rick Henderson
I will be there with a scope around 6 pm if that is ok. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® II, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> Date: 09/27/2013 10:23 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! Hi all, For those who volunteered for the KCPT event this evening, the weather appears to be mostly cooperating so the event is definitely on and the wheels of inexorable progress cannot be halted! I've always wanted to use the word inexorable in a sentence… Anyway, I will be at Powell to open by 5:00 PM. All the KCPT staff and such will start arriving by 5:30. The event is advertised to the KCPT donors to start at 6:45 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM. We will have around 100+ guests and I have 5 volunteers counting me. I could use a couple more helpers, but please let me know if you are coming. You can email me before 4:00 PM or call me if after at 913-481-1094. Thanks again. KCPT has put a considerable amount of publicity on the air about the ASKC and Powell so this is an excellent promotion event. Rick Henderson
Hi Dale, That is perfectly fine. Thanks! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dale.cameron Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 12:37 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! I will be there with a scope around 6 pm if that is ok. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® II, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> Date: 09/27/2013 10:23 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] KCPT Event Tonight is ON! Hi all, For those who volunteered for the KCPT event this evening, the weather appears to be mostly cooperating so the event is definitely on and the wheels of inexorable progress cannot be halted! I've always wanted to use the word inexorable in a sentence… Anyway, I will be at Powell to open by 5:00 PM. All the KCPT staff and such will start arriving by 5:30. The event is advertised to the KCPT donors to start at 6:45 PM. The event is scheduled to run until 10:00 PM. We will have around 100+ guests and I have 5 volunteers counting me. I could use a couple more helpers, but please let me know if you are coming. You can email me before 4:00 PM or call me if after at 913-481-1094. Thanks again. KCPT has put a considerable amount of publicity on the air about the ASKC and Powell so this is an excellent promotion event. Rick Henderson
Scott, It is now 1:45 & still no Fedex w/mower part so looks like we won't be able to come help. So sorry as I had been planning to help with the mowing since I saw your post. Then the mower broke! If there is anything else we can do to help let me know. Debi Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:01 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Yes, alex and I are here mowing. You could come out, but you need your own mower. The one here is having issues. > > Luckily, we brought our own. > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: debiwadel@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:41:17 -0500 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA > > Scott > Is anyone using the DSS mower today? Ron & I can come help. We would bring our mower but we're waiting on a part to fix it. We can bring our weed eater tho. Let me know if we can help. > Debi > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 19, 2013, at 8:24 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: >> >> If the field is cut for baling, it should be short enough for our mower to cut it. >> >> I also plan to bring my mower down on the Friday before (sept 27) to mow also. It's a good days mowing with 2 mowers going. >> >> -"crazy" Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> From: <dkburtrum@...> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: 19 Sep 2013 18:16:54 -0700 >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA >> >> >> I had seen where there might have been some issues with the lawn mower recently and was wondering if they got resolved? It worked when Derek and I used it a couple of weeks ago but seemed a little underpowered, other than that, it cut ok. >> >> >> >> I was curious if we will be able to have the same amount of area mowed for HOA as we have had in years passed? Since we have Honda generators, we don't put in for the RV sites to give others a shot. The Hondas are super quiet, but in an attempt to cause the least amount of noise, we generally park towards the north end of the field, as the do the out of state guys from Illinois and Indiana (more Hondas). >> >> >> As an FYI I know that the hardware store at the north end of Butler rents Ferris brand zero turn riders (I don't know the cost). These things are beasts and run fast, they'll mow the field at 10mph. Just a thought for options if the JD mower is contrary. >> >> >> Dave > > >
Is it still set up begins at 4pm and munching at 5pm? Thought I remembered that was the plan but wanted to double check. Only asking as I have a 'thing' in KC that doesn't end until 4pm. It's a 45 minute drive to Powell so want to make if we get there at 5pm we haven't missed it. Are you going to be taking name tag orders at the picnic? And that's when club contact books will be handed out, right? I'm full of questions today. I blame it on the large iced mocha I just downed. :) Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:13 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > In case of rain tomorrow, I have reserved the Louisburg Senior Citizen's Center at 504 South Metcalf in Louisburg. This will be our alternate location. We are STILL planning on having the picnic at Powell, but will make the final location decision shortly before 4:00 PM tomorrow. > > > > The picnic is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM and the club is providing BBQ meats. Please bring a side dish and your own beverages, eating utensils, lawn chairs, etc. > > > > Please go to the observatory FIRST to see if we are meeting there. There will be a sign posted on the gate to the observatory stating that if we have moved to the center. > > > > If you do not know where Metcalf is in Louisburg, take the Louisburg exit and go east on KS 68 into town. About a mile into town you will reach a four-way stop sign. That is the Metcalf intersection. Turn right (south) and go about 4 blocks and the Senior Center will be on the west side of the road. > > > > I will keep my fingers crossed for clear skies, but thought it best to have a plan B(BQ) since the current weather forecast for 4:00 PM is a 40% chance of rain. > > > > Rick Henderson > > President > > Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > rhenderson1@... > > > >
Hi Cindy, Yes, you are correct about the schedule and I will run guard on the BBQ so people don't get into it before 5! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 2:12 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Picnic, September 28th, Rain Alternative Is it still set up begins at 4pm and munching at 5pm? Thought I remembered that was the plan but wanted to double check. Only asking as I have a 'thing' in KC that doesn't end until 4pm. It's a 45 minute drive to Powell so want to make if we get there at 5pm we haven't missed it. Are you going to be taking name tag orders at the picnic? And that's when club contact books will be handed out, right? I'm full of questions today. I blame it on the large iced mocha I just downed. :) Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:13 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> wrote: Hi all, In case of rain tomorrow, I have reserved the Louisburg Senior Citizen's Center at 504 South Metcalf in Louisburg. This will be our alternate location. We are STILL planning on having the picnic at Powell, but will make the final location decision shortly before 4:00 PM tomorrow. The picnic is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM and the club is providing BBQ meats. Please bring a side dish and your own beverages, eating utensils, lawn chairs, etc. Please go to the observatory FIRST to see if we are meeting there. There will be a sign posted on the gate to the observatory stating that if we have moved to the center. If you do not know where Metcalf is in Louisburg, take the Louisburg exit and go east on KS 68 into town. About a mile into town you will reach a four-way stop sign. That is the Metcalf intersection. Turn right (south) and go about 4 blocks and the Senior Center will be on the west side of the road. I will keep my fingers crossed for clear skies, but thought it best to have a plan B(BQ) since the current weather forecast for 4:00 PM is a 40% chance of rain. Rick Henderson President Astronomical Society of Kansas City rhenderson1@...
Oops! Forgot to answer the rest of your questions. Yes, I will be taking name tag orders again at the picnic. The membership directories will also be handed out at the picnic. And a large, iced mocha sounds really good right now… Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 2:12 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [ASKC] ASKC Picnic, September 28th, Rain Alternative Is it still set up begins at 4pm and munching at 5pm? Thought I remembered that was the plan but wanted to double check. Only asking as I have a 'thing' in KC that doesn't end until 4pm. It's a 45 minute drive to Powell so want to make if we get there at 5pm we haven't missed it. Are you going to be taking name tag orders at the picnic? And that's when club contact books will be handed out, right? I'm full of questions today. I blame it on the large iced mocha I just downed. :) Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:13 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi all, In case of rain tomorrow, I have reserved the Louisburg Senior Citizen's Center at 504 South Metcalf in Louisburg. This will be our alternate location. We are STILL planning on having the picnic at Powell, but will make the final location decision shortly before 4:00 PM tomorrow. The picnic is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM and the club is providing BBQ meats. Please bring a side dish and your own beverages, eating utensils, lawn chairs, etc. Please go to the observatory FIRST to see if we are meeting there. There will be a sign posted on the gate to the observatory stating that if we have moved to the center. If you do not know where Metcalf is in Louisburg, take the Louisburg exit and go east on KS 68 into town. About a mile into town you will reach a four-way stop sign. That is the Metcalf intersection. Turn right (south) and go about 4 blocks and the Senior Center will be on the west side of the road. I will keep my fingers crossed for clear skies, but thought it best to have a plan B(BQ) since the current weather forecast for 4:00 PM is a 40% chance of rain. Rick Henderson President Astronomical Society of Kansas City rhenderson1@...
We will be leaving here at 5:30. Whatever we don't get done today, I'll finish Sunday. We got the main field done and a good chunk of the north field. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: debiwadel@yahoo.com Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:49:43 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA Scott, It is now 1:45 & still no Fedex w/mower part so looks like we won't be able to come help. So sorry as I had been planning to help with the mowing since I saw your post. Then the mower broke! If there is anything else we can do to help let me know. Debi Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:01 AM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > > > > Yes, alex and I are here mowing. You could come out, but you need your own mower. The one here is having issues. > > Luckily, we brought our own. > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: debiwadel@yahoo.com > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:41:17 -0500 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA > > Scott > Is anyone using the DSS mower today? Ron & I can come help. We would bring our mower but we're waiting on a part to fix it. We can bring our weed eater tho. Let me know if we can help. > Debi > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 19, 2013, at 8:24 PM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: >> >> If the field is cut for baling, it should be short enough for our mower to cut it. >> >> I also plan to bring my mower down on the Friday before (sept 27) to mow also. It's a good days mowing with 2 mowers going. >> >> -"crazy" Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> From: <dkburtrum@yahoo.com> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: 19 Sep 2013 18:16:54 -0700 >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ASKC] Mowing at DSS for HOA >> >> >> I had seen where there might have been some issues with the lawn mower recently and was wondering if they got resolved? It worked when Derek and I used it a couple of weeks ago but seemed a little underpowered, other than that, it cut ok. >> >> >> >> I was curious if we will be able to have the same amount of area mowed for HOA as we have had in years passed? Since we have Honda generators, we don't put in for the RV sites to give others a shot. The Hondas are super quiet, but in an attempt to cause the least amount of noise, we generally park towards the north end of the field, as the do the out of state guys from Illinois and Indiana (more Hondas). >> >> >> As an FYI I know that the hardware store at the north end of Butler rents Ferris brand zero turn riders (I don't know the cost). These things are beasts and run fast, they'll mow the field at 10mph. Just a thought for options if the JD mower is contrary. >> >> >> Dave > > >
Visitors coming to the Warko tonight have the option of making a distance solar system scale on adding machine tape. For the younger folks, this will be interesting. They have no clue what an adding machine is! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Follow UP: I'll be in room 104 (across from big room) watching I Robot or astronomy dvd stuff. Joe
Thinking about taking the Wife and 2 kids tonight. I've actually YET to have even been to Warko. I also i'm 28 and have no idea what an "adding machine" is off the top of my head, lol. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Visitors coming to the Warko tonight have the option of making a distance solar system scale on adding machine tape. For the younger folks, this will be interesting. They have no clue what an adding machine is! > > Joe > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist >
The main observing field is mowed. The majority of the north field is cut and part of the south field is cut. I will finish it up Sunday when I get down there. If anyone shows up, you may want to wait to set up any optical equipment until after I am done. The areas around the "Tier 2" hookups has been mowed as well. There is a pink flag to the south and 2 to the north. These mark the approximate locations of the end of the cords. I removed the mower key to prevent further damage to the engine. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
We had approximately 80 to 85 guests tonight as part of the KCPT night at Powell. We also had clear skies, cool temperatures and no bugs to boot! Wine and hors d'oeuvres were provided by Somerset Winery, pizzas were provided by Louisburg Pizza Hut, soft drinks were provided by Sonic and beer (yes, beer) was provided by Timbercreek Restaurant and Western Metal Company. Many thanks to the following ASKC members whose help was invaluable to make the evening a good time for all attending: Carroll Iorg and Jackie Beucher did laser night sky tours, Pete and Joanna Jafferis, Jim Ketchum, Gil Machin, Gary Martin and Dale Cameron brought their own telescopes to share with the public, Mike Stewart and I ran the LCT 16" and then Steve King and Heather Spinelli ran the Ruisinger 30". I hope I didn't miss anyone and many thanks to all those who helped. It was a very good night with many, many compliments from our guests. We also received many compliments from the KCPT staff who helped tonight and all were amazed at what we showed them in the night sky. I hope we help some of them remember what wonders lie above the streetlight glare of the city. Rick Henderson
I read in one of the last posts that that DSS water is great. I will need water to fill my RV when I arrive , was wondering how close to the drive way the hydrant is located? I carry about 30' of hose. "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
30 feet should be good enough. We have a hose down there we can add on if we need to. So when you arriving, Dan? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: D Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 08:25:01 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS Water I read in one of the last posts that that DSS water is great. I will need water to fill my RV when I arrive , was wondering how close to the drive way the hydrant is located? I carry about 30' of hose. "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
DEADline....September 30, 2013. Please send articles so I can get the issue out ASAP upon our return. Thanks!! M
Hi, Gene – There are 10 spots with 20A service open on the two rows north and south of the main row – first come, first served. Look up Scott Kranz when you arrive, and he can help you. He will have a map. There is nothing we can send you at this time. Jackie and Denise Working on registrations! From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of genogeno1@... Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 10:58 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Setting up at DSS on Wednesday This is my first time attending the HOA star party, and was wondering where I can set up on Wednesday (the day before the star party) without having to break camp and set up in a new location. Is there a map or anything showing the locations of reserved spots (i.e., RV spots or spots with electrical access)? It would be nice to have access to 110V power, but this is not a necessity. Thanks!
Thanks Jackie...see you there!
Gene Williams
Hi, Gene –
There are 10 spots with 20A service open on the two rows north and south of the main row – first come, first served. Look up Scott Kranz when you arrive, and he can help you. He will have a map. There is nothing we can send you at this time.
Jackie and Denise
Working on registrations!
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This is my first time attending the HOA star party, and was wondering where I can set up on Wednesday (the day before the star party) without having to break camp and set up in a new location. Is there a map or anything showing the locations of reserved spots (i.e., RV spots or spots with electrical access)? It would be nice to have access to 110V power, but this is not a necessity. Thanks!
I might make this more clear... We only used the DSS mower for less than 1 hour before it died. 95% of the observing field was cut using my mower. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:07:07 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS mowing The main observing field is mowed. The majority of the north field is cut and part of the south field is cut. I will finish it up Sunday when I get down there. If anyone shows up, you may want to wait to set up any optical equipment until after I am done. The areas around the "Tier 2" hookups has been mowed as well. There is a pink flag to the south and 2 to the north. These mark the approximate locations of the end of the cords. I removed the mower key to prevent further damage to the engine. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Come find me! I'll be in a 6x10 Doolittle cargo trailer. I'm the HOASP parking po-po. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <genogeno1@aol.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 28 Sep 2013 08:57:59 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Setting up at DSS on Wednesday This is my first time attending the HOA star party, and was wondering where I can set up on Wednesday (the day before the star party) without having to break camp and set up in a new location. Is there a map or anything showing the locations of reserved spots (i.e., RV spots or spots with electrical access)? It would be nice to have access to 110V power, but this is not a necessity. Thanks!
Thanks Scott
Gene Willims
This is my first time attending the HOA star party, and was wondering where I can set up on Wednesday (the day before the star party) without having to break camp and set up in a new location. Is there a map or anything showing the locations of reserved spots (i.e., RV spots or spots with electrical access)? It would be nice to have access to 110V power, but this is not a necessity. Thanks!
Rita is feeling well enough to go tonight. Her ticket is open. If you would like to help run one my scopes let me know. First reply gets it.... her ticket, not the scope to take home. This a real unique concert with a special projections system from NASA featuring space telescope images. The bulging disc combined with arthritis in the knee and weather is making it a little rough today for her. You will need to be at the center by 7pm tonight. Thanks, Joe
I can't tonight Joe, but thanks , Mike Sterling
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Subject: [ASKC] Kauffman Concert and Extra Ticket
Rita is feeling well enough to go tonight. Her ticket is open. If you
would like to help run one my scopes let me know. First reply gets
it.... her ticket, not the scope to take home. This a real unique
concert with a special projections system from NASA featuring space
telescope images.
The bulging disc combined with arthritis in the knee and weather is
making it a little rough today for her.
You will need to be at the center by 7pm tonight.
Thanks,
Joe
Hi all, I'm forwarding a request for someone who can show a group of young people the night sky. It's not a paying gig for the club but it could get some people interested in astronomy. I would do it but I will be at HOASP that evening. If you can help contact him directly at koliver at fairpoint dot net or 816-863-9310. "Hi Leif, This is Kevin Oliver again from the Civil Air Patrol in Parkville. We are planning a "telescope night" on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 at a farm just south of Smithville from about 4-10 pm. We are having a pot luck dinner as well then. We were curious if you would be interested in/available to come out and join us as we learn more about astronomy? We have 2 telescopes from our squadron, as well as we are inviting other squadrons from around the KC area, so we hope to get more, I will know that closer to the date. If you could let me know if you would be interested that would be great. Just FYI, it will be a new moon that day, so we hope to be able to see some planets and rings, etc. Thanks so much, Kevin Oliver Deputy Commander Platte Valley Composite Squadron, CAP" Thanks, Leif
Don't waste time with an email, call me. Joe 913-208-0924
COMET ISON APPROACHES MARS: In two months, Comet ISON will make a spectacular flyby of the sun. First, though, it has to fly by Mars. The sungrazing comet is approaching the Red Planet for a 0.07 AU close encounter on October 1st. Mars satellites and rovers will have a close-up view. A video from NASA <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uJFvkJzBVA> details the encounter. At closest approach on October 1st, Mars and Comet ISON will be approximately 2o apart. While Mars is visible to the unaided eye (it shines almost as brightly as a first-magnitude star), ISON is definitely not. The comet is still far from the sun and, as it crosses the orbit of Mars <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Yd-TiNiyU> , it has not yet warmed enough to reach naked-eye visibility. Reports of the comet's brightness vary from 12th to 14th magnitude, which means a mid-sized backyard telescope is required to see it. Mars and ISON rise together in the eastern sky a couple of hours before the sun. Amateur astronomers, if you have a GOTO telescope, enter these coordinates <http://scully.cfa.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/returnprepeph.cgi?d=c&o=CK12S010> . Visually, Mars will be easy to find on the mornings of closest approach, not only because the planet is relatively bright, but also because the crescent Moon will be passing right by it.
I just called and left him a message saying I can come out with out 12" LX200. I live just south of Smithville as well so It shouldn't me more than a 5 minute drive.
Thank you so much! They will be very excited to hear you're coming I'm sure. Clear skies, Leif On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 2:55 PM, <scidav87@...> wrote: > ** > > > I just called and left him a message saying I can come out with out 12" > LX200. I live just south of Smithville as well so It shouldn't me more > than a 5 minute drive. > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm forwarding a request for someone who can show a group of young people > the night sky. It's not a paying gig for the club but it could get some > people interested in astronomy. I would do it but I will be at HOASP that > evening. If you can help contact him directly at koliver at fairpoint dot > net or 816-863-9310. > > "Hi Leif, This is Kevin Oliver again from the Civil Air Patrol in > Parkville. We are planning a "telescope night" on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 > at a farm just south of Smithville from about 4-10 pm. We are having a > pot luck dinner as well then. We were curious if you would be interested > in/available to come out and join us as we learn more about astronomy? We > have 2 telescopes from our squadron, as well as we are inviting other > squadrons from around the KC area, so we hope to get more, I will know that > closer to the date. If you could let me know if you would be interested > that would be great. Just FYI, it will be a new moon that day, so we hope > to be able to see some planets and rings, etc. > > Thanks so much, > Kevin Oliver > Deputy Commander > Platte Valley Composite Squadron, CAP" > > Thanks, > Leif > > >
Yup, didn't you hear that it was supposed to HIT Mars!!! Doubtful I will have findercharts for ISON at the party for anyone wishing to take a look. Just don't be too disappointed in what it looks like. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Mike Stewart" <mike.n0tu@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 14:54:35 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] For early arrivals at HOASP--Comet ISON & Mars COMET ISON APPROACHES MARS: In two months, Comet ISON will make a spectacular flyby of the sun. First, though, it has to fly by Mars. The sungrazing comet is approaching the Red Planet for a 0.07 AU close encounter on October 1st. Mars satellites and rovers will have a close-up view. A video from NASA <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uJFvkJzBVA> details the encounter. At closest approach on October 1st, Mars and Comet ISON will be approximately 2o apart. While Mars is visible to the unaided eye (it shines almost as brightly as a first-magnitude star), ISON is definitely not. The comet is still far from the sun and, as it crosses the orbit of Mars <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Yd-TiNiyU> , it has not yet warmed enough to reach naked-eye visibility. Reports of the comet's brightness vary from 12th to 14th magnitude, which means a mid-sized backyard telescope is required to see it. Mars and ISON rise together in the eastern sky a couple of hours before the sun. Amateur astronomers, if you have a GOTO telescope, enter these coordinates <http://scully.cfa.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/returnprepeph.cgi?d=c&o=CK12S010> . Visually, Mars will be easy to find on the mornings of closest approach, not only because the planet is relatively bright, but also because the crescent Moon will be passing right by it.
Ya, I know its late, but was ASKC in the Louisburg Labor Day parade this year? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
We will be there on Wednesday See ya then "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
Can someone give me the lat & long for the DSS or the physical address? Coming from Lamar Mo and would like to check it put. Thanks, Jim Carothers Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2013, at 4:07 PM, Dan Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> wrote: > We will be there on Wednesday > See ya then > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan >
If you look on the back page of the ASKC membership directory, it is listed there. Otherwise, when I'm at home in a hour I can get them to you. Or do a search on the yahoo group...this question has been asked before. -scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Laura Carothers <cwhocares40@sbcglobal.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:59:29 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS Water Can someone give me the lat & long for the DSS or the physical address? Coming from Lamar Mo and would like to check it put. Thanks, Jim Carothers Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2013, at 4:07 PM, Dan Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> wrote: > We will be there on Wednesday > See ya then > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan >
38.22033N 94.56009W Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Laura Carothers <cwhocares40@sbcglobal.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:59:29 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS Water Can someone give me the lat & long for the DSS or the physical address? Coming from Lamar Mo and would like to check it put. Thanks, Jim Carothers Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2013, at 4:07 PM, Dan Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> wrote: > We will be there on Wednesday > See ya then > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan >
Got it. Thanks Sent from my iPhone On Sep 28, 2013, at 6:06 PM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > 38.22033N > 94.56009W > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: Laura Carothers <cwhocares40@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:59:29 -0500 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Re: DSS Water > > > Can someone give me the lat & long for the DSS or the physical address? Coming from Lamar Mo and would like to check it put. Thanks, > > Jim Carothers > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 28, 2013, at 4:07 PM, Dan Mitchell <dstm24@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> We will be there on Wednesday >> See ya then >> >> "EveryDay is Like a Friday" >> >> Dan > >
OOPS!!!!! Denise Moser was ALSO at the KCPT event helping out with binoculars and other activities. Sorry, Denise, but many thanks. Maybe I should wait to send out my emails until after I've had a night's sleep. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 1:22 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] KCPT Night at Powell We had approximately 80 to 85 guests tonight as part of the KCPT night at Powell. We also had clear skies, cool temperatures and no bugs to boot! Wine and hors d'oeuvres were provided by Somerset Winery, pizzas were provided by Louisburg Pizza Hut, soft drinks were provided by Sonic and beer (yes, beer) was provided by Timbercreek Restaurant and Western Metal Company. Many thanks to the following ASKC members whose help was invaluable to make the evening a good time for all attending: Carroll Iorg and Jackie Beucher did laser night sky tours, Pete and Joanna Jafferis, Jim Ketchum, Gil Machin, Gary Martin and Dale Cameron brought their own telescopes to share with the public, Mike Stewart and I ran the LCT 16" and then Steve King and Heather Spinelli ran the Ruisinger 30". I hope I didn't miss anyone and many thanks to all those who helped. It was a very good night with many, many compliments from our guests. We also received many compliments from the KCPT staff who helped tonight and all were amazed at what we showed them in the night sky. I hope we help some of them remember what wonders lie above the streetlight glare of the city. Rick Henderson
Scott, If I thought it would do any good, I would head down to the DSS this morning (Sunday). The truth of the matter is, I have been down there the last three weeks and none of those times did the lawnmower work well.
The first week, Darrick showed me how to check the oil and we jump started the mower, it only ran for about 10 minutes, I jumped it again, and it ran another short while. I had my weed eater with me so that I was using before Darrick arrived so that week wasn't a total loss.
Week two, Darrick had replaced battery in mower. I got some cutting done, but I felt as though the blades might not be sharp, and the motor was not running all that strong, still made some progress and finished weed eating.
Thursday of this week, I cut for 3hrs 20min. I ran the mower at a painstaking slow 3rd gear, and double & triple cut everything. While I was able to cut up close around the building, on either side of the entrance road, on both sides of the water pipe run, around the dumpster, around the rock pile, trailer and bathroooms, it was very slow going.
The motor on the mower was running rough with high and low rpms. If the mower belonged to me, I would take it to a professional dealer for service. I bought a new John Deere mower similar to this in 1994 - they are good mowers.
The thing is, I'm just not going to drive the 80 miles down if the lawnmower doesn't work. I am will to cut the grass on a regular basis if equipment is available. Darrick has my number, and I hope it is listed in the club address book. (816) 500-9937. excellentpursuit@gmail.com
Mike Gurba
No worries! I think the alternator is shot to. Its a new battery and its dead. I had it on the charger for 2 hours before we could get it started. Yup, no power at all. The RPM's would drop at the first hint of thick grass or even if it was going uphill. And as soon as RPM's drop, the blade rotation speed is going to drop rapidly as well. And then it cuts nothing, even with a sharp blade. Now the motor just clanks and bangs like metal on metal. So there is no way you could mow even if you wanted to. You can always come down and weed wack. That's always needed. ...Painfully slow 3rd gear???? I usually mow in 1st or 2nd; even in thin grass. Then you only have to go over it once. Its still to wet to mow now, but I plan to finish up the field as soon as it dries off more (with my mower). Electrical lines are run out for the star party. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <excellentpursuit@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 29 Sep 2013 07:48:01 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] DSS mowing Scott, If I thought it would do any good, I would head down to the DSS this morning (Sunday). The truth of the matter is, I have been down there the last three weeks and none of those times did the lawnmower work well. The first week, Darrick showed me how to check the oil and we jump started the mower, it only ran for about 10 minutes, I jumped it again, and it ran another short while. I had my weed eater with me so that I was using before Darrick arrived so that week wasn't a total loss. Week two, Darrick had replaced battery in mower. I got some cutting done, but I felt as though the blades might not be sharp, and the motor was not running all that strong, still made some progress and finished weed eating. Thursday of this week, I cut for 3hrs 20min. I ran the mower at a painstaking slow 3rd gear, and double & triple cut everything. While I was able to cut up close around the building, on either side of the entrance road, on both sides of the water pipe run, around the dumpster, around the rock pile, trailer and bathroooms, it was very slow going. The motor on the mower was running rough with high and low rpms. If the mower belonged to me, I would take it to a professional dealer for service. I bought a new John Deere mower similar to this in 1994 - they are good mowers. The thing is, I'm just not going to drive the 80 miles down if the lawnmower doesn't work. I am will to cut the grass on a regular basis if equipment is available. Darrick has my number, and I hope it is listed in the club address book. (816) 500-9937. excellentpursuit@gmail.com Mike Gurba ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I might make this more clear... We only used the DSS mower for less than 1 hour before it died. 95% of the observing field was cut using my mower. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... <mailto:s.kranz1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:07:07 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] DSS mowing The main observing field is mowed. The majority of the north field is cut and part of the south field is cut. I will finish it up Sunday when I get down there. If anyone shows up, you may want to wait to set up any optical equipment until after I am done. The areas around the "Tier 2" hookups has been mowed as well. There is a pink flag to the south and 2 to the north. These mark the approximate locations of the end of the cords. I removed the mower key to prevent further damage to the engine. - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
probably at least $200 to take it to a shop but worth it in my opinion - in light of its age in wear - unless somebody in the club has the wherewithall ... would it help if I brought my mower down Gravel weeds, I use bleach - quick, long lasting, and cheap ... Mike Sterling
Many thanks to the following individuals/couples (in order of my memory only): Charles and Carol Kennedy David Lane and folks John Fitzgerald David Neuenschwander (yes, I can spell this from memory) David Brackey Joe Wright They hosted well over 400 people at the telescopes before and after the performance with about 7 scopes and David L. had a nice astrophoto display. In his opening comments explaining the celebration of 80 years for UMKC, the Dean of the school introduced local politician, state representatives and other air bags. He also gave a big plug and thanks to the Astronomical Society of Kansas City for their scopes and efforts. Oh, one of the best parts, we had about five UMKC students that unloaded and carried out equipment for us. They also assisted with the scopes during viewing and I gave a couple of them some space rocks to entertain the crowd in line. Thanks everyone! Joe
Scott, Rita and I will heading that way with the first haul. Hopefully, we can get our trailer and the Kennedy's next to each other. Since Carol and Rita are our chefs and feeding us, it might important to keep them happy. Their rig is in the shop, so they will be bringing their trailer in the week. If I had a longer flatbed, I would bring a mad cutting machine with the golf cart. How is the field? Is it safe to drive on today? Thanks, Joe
Mad cutting machine? No we don't need that. Field is wet but solid. Driving on it is good. This year we do NOT allow anyone digging. With Rita, I assume you will want a close spot? How about positions 9 and 10? - "crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:57:19 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS mowing Scott, Rita and I will heading that way with the first haul. Hopefully, we can get our trailer and the Kennedy's next to each other. Since Carol and Rita are our chefs and feeding us, it might important to keep them happy. Their rig is in the shop, so they will be bringing their trailer in the week. If I had a longer flatbed, I would bring a mad cutting machine with the golf cart. How is the field? Is it safe to drive on today? Thanks, Joe
How many of you know that there is a Celestron 4.5 Newtonian on a German Equatorial mount sitting in the REBB for anyone to use? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Scott, see you in two hours. Joe
Thanks, Joe. Sounds like you all had a memorable night. Fine arts and astronomy just seem like a good pair to boot! Hearts of Space Kauffman Performing Arts Center style. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 10:53 AM To: ASKC Yahoo Subject: [ASKC] Kauffman Night Many thanks to the following individuals/couples (in order of my memory only): Charles and Carol Kennedy David Lane and folks John Fitzgerald David Neuenschwander (yes, I can spell this from memory) David Brackey Joe Wright They hosted well over 400 people at the telescopes before and after the performance with about 7 scopes and David L. had a nice astrophoto display. In his opening comments explaining the celebration of 80 years for UMKC, the Dean of the school introduced local politician, state representatives and other air bags. He also gave a big plug and thanks to the Astronomical Society of Kansas City for their scopes and efforts. Oh, one of the best parts, we had about five UMKC students that unloaded and carried out equipment for us. They also assisted with the scopes during viewing and I gave a couple of them some space rocks to entertain the crowd in line. Thanks everyone! Joe
The clouds parted, the rains left, the sun poked through and the ASKC annual picnic was a success! In spite of the ominous morning, we had a cool, crisp, but sunny afternoon for our picnic along with good BBQ and lots of good side dishes and desserts and, of course, lots of good company and friends. I doubt that anyone went away hungry and, if they did, it was their own fault. This year we set up to the south of the observatory which allowed folks to not feel so crunched when the public started arriving, some well before sunset, which makes me think that most non-astronomy people have no idea of when sunset actually is at any time of the year. If the sun is a star, why can't we see it at night? Oh, well. Many thanks to team 5 and extra helpers for running a good night for the approximate 85 visitors that showed up for a remarkably clear and steady sky. Saturn, Venus, Alberio, M13, M31, M57, M27, many constellations and more were a hit with the crowd. Rick Henderson
Just an fyi: I took some photos yesterday of our picnic. They're posted on our ASKC Facebook page. Link to the FB post is https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151926335644248&id=334830179247 Thanks, Cindy Chesley
Thanks for sharing, Cindy. See! It really WAS sunny yesterday for the picnic! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:04 PM To: Astronomical Society of Kansas City Subject: [ASKC] Picnic Photos Just an fyi: I took some photos yesterday of our picnic. They're posted on our ASKC Facebook page. Link to the FB post is https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151926335644248 <https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151926335644248&id=334830179247> &id=334830179247 Thanks, Cindy Chesley
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Thank you Scott! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 29, 2013, at 3:25 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Thanks, Cindy! Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 2:04 PM To: Astronomical Society of Kansas City Subject: [ASKC] Picnic Photos Just an fyi: I took some photos yesterday of our picnic. They're posted on our ASKC Facebook page. Link to the FB post is https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151926335644248 <https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151926335644248&id=334830179247> &id=334830179247 Thanks, Cindy Chesley [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Marcia , I have an article for the October CM about the weather station, where do I send it? Or does anyone know what email address to send the articles to?
Thanks
Dave
Send to Marcia's email in the cm youngrmarcia@... Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 10:39 AM, Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...>wrote: > ** > > > DEADline....September 30, 2013. > > Please send articles so I can get the issue out ASAP upon our return. > Thanks!! M > > >
Done! Thanks!
Dave
On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 10:39 AM, Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> wrote:DEADline....September 30, 2013.Please send articles so I can get the issue out ASAP upon our return.Thanks!! M
Did the DOT complete the project on Hwy 52? Or must one detour if coming from Kansas? Mike
I'm very interested in the Coment ISON. Hope I can document a viewing at the HOASP.
I would say YES. Been to DSS twice in past four weeks and the route from KS and MO both have been wide open. Joe
If you mean "document" as in record an observation towards the League's Comet Program, then YES! I know the Comet Coordinator pretty well and he says that the Comet Program is the only League program that you can "share the view". Meaning, if I find it in my scope and 20 people look at it, they can all document it in their comet log. Heck, I could get you halfway to the Silver Level during the HOASP! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <excellentpursuit@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 29 Sep 2013 20:05:36 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: For early arrivals at HOASP--Comet ISON & Mars I'm very interested in the Coment ISON. Hope I can document a viewing at the HOASP. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: COMET ISON APPROACHES MARS: In two months, Comet ISON will make a spectacular flyby of the sun. First, though, it has to fly by Mars. The sungrazing comet is approaching the Red Planet for a 0.07 AU close encounter on October 1st. Mars satellites and rovers will have a close-up view. A video from NASA <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uJFvkJzBVA> details the encounter. At closest approach on October 1st, Mars and Comet ISON will be approximately 2o apart. While Mars is visible to the unaided eye (it shines almost as brightly as a first-magnitude star), ISON is definitely not. The comet is still far from the sun and, as it crosses the orbit of Mars <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Yd-TiNiyU> , it has not yet warmed enough to reach naked-eye visibility. Reports of the comet's brightness vary from 12th to 14th magnitude, which means a mid-sized backyard telescope is required to see it. Mars and ISON rise together in the eastern sky a couple of hours before the sun. Amateur astronomers, if you have a GOTO telescope, enter these coordinates <http://scully.cfa.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/returnprepeph.cgi?d=c&o=CK12S010> . Visually, Mars will be easy to find on the mornings of closest approach, not only because the planet is relatively bright, but also because the crescent Moon will be passing right by it.
WET!!! At sunset the dew was already forming. Still it was a great night with fog rolling in and out. 5 trailers in the field already! 2:30 now... 46 degrees. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Gloria and I are here also. Imaging M42 with my scope at the moment. Also doing some wide field time lapse. Just had some peanut butter & jelly and some hot tea. Great night! Tom J. Martinez Sent from my iPad On Sep 30, 2013, at 2:29 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > WET!!! > > At sunset the dew was already forming. > > Still it was a great night with fog rolling in and out. > > 5 trailers in the field already! > > 2:30 now... 46 degrees. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
4:00 now and the crescent Moon burned all the fog away...nice! But now its like daylight out here. No hunting for ISON tonight: it just cleared the trees and only a couple degrees from the Moon. Checked out Jupiter and M42 before packing in. Jupiter had more bands than I could count. M42's Trapezium E and F were rock solid steady and many fainter stars peppered the area around it. ...Off to bed! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:29:24 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS WET!!! At sunset the dew was already forming. Still it was a great night with fog rolling in and out. 5 trailers in the field already! 2:30 now... 46 degrees. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
Glad to hear you guys are enjoying yourselves. I plan to head down tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon. See you then. Clear skies, Gary Pittman Sent from my iPad On Sep 30, 2013, at 4:03 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > 4:00 now and the crescent Moon burned all the fog away...nice! But now its like daylight out here. > > No hunting for ISON tonight: it just cleared the trees and only a couple degrees from the Moon. > > Checked out Jupiter and M42 before packing in. Jupiter had more bands than I could count. M42's Trapezium E and F were rock solid steady and many fainter stars peppered the area around it. > > ...Off to bed! > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 07:29:24 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS > > WET!!! > > At sunset the dew was already forming. > > Still it was a great night with fog rolling in and out. > > 5 trailers in the field already! > > 2:30 now... 46 degrees. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
I'm shoving off Tuesday afternoon. I should be there by 4:00. If not then send out the Mounties!😀 Gary Pittman Sent from my iPad On Sep 30, 2013, at 3:40 AM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > Gloria and I are here also. Imaging M42 with my scope at the moment. Also doing some wide field time lapse. Just had some peanut butter & jelly and some hot tea. Great night! > > Tom J. Martinez > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 30, 2013, at 2:29 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > WET!!! > > > > At sunset the dew was already forming. > > > > Still it was a great night with fog rolling in and out. > > > > 5 trailers in the field already! > > > > 2:30 now... 46 degrees. > > > > -Scott > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
Dan – I can be there. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 5:26 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Night at the Arboretum, Friday, Oct 11 The Overland Park Arboretum will have their first ever star gazing program on Friday, Oct 11. I've been asked to head up the astronomy program. Will need alot of telescopes on the field. Since this hasn't been done before, don't know if we'll have 100 or 1000 people. Don't laugh at 1000. The Arboretum's STEMS social event, held early evening in June, cost $85/person and was attended by 2000 people. Night at the Arboretum is a family event and I believe the cost is around $3 - $5/person. ASKC will not be paid for this, but if successful, will be alot easier to ask for an ASKC contribution in the future. The dark sky site we're using has a good south, east & west exposure and is almost as dark as Powell. All telescope equipment will transported to the site by carts similar to what the KC Zoo has. It will be a 2 hr event, starting at 8 PM, ending 10 PM. Need to be there around 7 PM. Please let me know by way of the ASKC e-groups site. Thank you! Dan Johnson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Another great night! Started out with some haze, but it cleared off shortly after. Threatening clouds to the north, but they don't seem to be moving any closer. A little warmer so far tonight and not quite as wet. And if anyone has doubts to the sky darkness, both nights we have seen the gegenschien (sp?). It was much more apparent last night, but still nice tonight too! -"crazy" Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Thanks Jackie! I have Jackie, Bentley Ousley and Dave Lane. Jackie and Dave will speak to the crowd w/lasers. Bentley and I will bring telescopes. I need 5-7 more telescopes on the observing field, any takers? Dan
I have a scope to bring.
Dean R Specker
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Thanks Jackie! I have Jackie, Bentley Ousley and Dave Lane. Jackie and Dave will speak to the crowd w/lasers. Bentley and I will bring telescopes. I need 5-7 more telescopes on the observing field, any takers? Dan
---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Dan – I can be there. Jackie B.From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@...Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 5:26 PMTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.comSubject: [ASKC] Night at the Arboretum, Friday, Oct 11The Overland Park Arboretum will have their first ever star gazing program on Friday, Oct 11. I've been asked to head up the astronomy program. Will need alot of telescopes on the field. Since this hasn't been done before, don't know if we'll have 100 or 1000 people. Don't laugh at 1000. The Arboretum's STEMS social event, held early evening in June, cost $85/person and was attended by 2000 people. Night at the Arboretum is a family event and I believe the cost is around $3 - $5/person. ASKC will not be paid for this, but if successful, will be alot easier to ask for an ASKC contribution in the future.The dark sky site we're using has a good south, east & west exposure and is almost as dark as Powell.All telescope equipment
will transported to the site by carts similar to what the KC Zoo has. It will be a 2 hr event, starting at 8 PM, ending 10 PM. Need to be there around 7 PM. Please let me know by way of the ASKC e-groups site. Thank you!Dan Johnson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks Dean! I tried to look you up in the ASKC Directory to provide more information, but couldn't find it.
Please look up my name in the Directory under G. Dan Johnson and call me. Thanks! Dan
As chairman of the HoASP meal volunteer committee, I would like to ask for help serving the food and especially cleaning up afterwards. If you can be of assistance, let us know or just show up at meal time. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. John Fitzgerald
John, I should be able to help on Thursday and Friday. I won't get down there until late afternoon on Thursday. Jim Carothers ________________________________ From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:18 AM Subject: [ASKC] Meal Volunteers As chairman of the HoASP meal volunteer committee, I would like to ask for help serving the food and especially cleaning up afterwards. If you can be of assistance, let us know or just show up at meal time. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. John Fitzgerald
I can bring my scope, Dan Debi Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 1, 2013, at 9:00 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > > > > Thanks Jackie! I have Jackie, Bentley Ousley and Dave Lane. Jackie and Dave will speak to the crowd w/lasers. Bentley and I will bring telescopes. I need 5-7 more telescopes on the observing field, any takers? Dan > > > >
On Oct 1, 2013, at 9:00 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote:
Thanks Jackie! I have Jackie, Bentley Ousley and Dave Lane. Jackie and Dave will speak to the crowd w/lasers. Bentley and I will bring telescopes. I need 5-7 more telescopes on the observing field, any takers? Dan
---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Dan – I can be there. Jackie B.
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The Overland Park Arboretum will have their first ever star gazing program on Friday, Oct 11. I've been asked to head up the astronomy program. Will need alot of telescopes on the field.
Since this hasn't been done before, don't know if we'll have 100 or 1000 people. Don't laugh at 1000. The Arboretum's STEMS social event, held early evening in June, cost $85/person and was attended by 2000 people.
Night at the Arboretum is a family event and I believe the cost is around $3 - $5/person. ASKC will not be paid for this, but if successful, will be alot easier to ask for an ASKC contribution in the future.
The dark sky site we're using has a good south, east & west exposure and is almost as dark as Powell.
All telescope equipment will transported to the site by carts similar to what the KC Zoo has. It will be a 2 hr event, starting at 8 PM, ending 10 PM. Need to be there around 7 PM. Please let me know by way of the ASKC e-groups site. Thank you!
Dan Johnson
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road completed. no detour now Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 11:01 PM, Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@...> wrote: > ** > > > Did the DOT complete the project on Hwy 52? Or must one detour if coming > from Kansas?**** > > ** ** > > Mike**** > > >
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as stated, I found no construction in the past month from points east or west. clear road. put the hammer down and full speed ahead! David Young wrote: > road completed. no detour now > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 11:01 PM, Mike Stewart <mike.n0tu@... > <mailto:mike.n0tu@...>> wrote: > > Did the DOT complete the project on Hwy 52? Or must one detour if > coming from Kansas? > > Mike > > >
Sadly, we noticed about a half hour late - that we experienced AURORA tonight about midnight. Look for it in the summary image of our ASC image about midnight: http://www.allskycam.com/u.php?u=391 or on other all sky pages: http://www.allskycam.com/u.php?u=425 http://www.allskycam.com/u.php?u=470 Even this guy in West Virginia has a bunch of it: http://www.allskycam.com/u.php?u=510 Sorry guys. Too late to call everyone. Jen Dudley Winter - NASA / JPL Solar System Ambassador Owner, ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org
Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers.
When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan
Schedule attached On Oct 2, 2013 9:19 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > ** > > > Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. > > When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Nope. It's not. Yahoo strips attachments. Rick Henderson -----Original Message----- From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 9:44 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Schedule attached On Oct 2, 2013 9:19 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > ** > > > Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. > > When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
How many hams do we have in ASKC? Please respond with your call. Thinking of a simplex 2m freq for events. KD0NME
The HOASP 2013 Schedule is now in the ASKC Yahoo Group Files. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 9:19 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan
Martha Auchard W0ERI.
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How many hams do we have in ASKC? Please respond with your call. Thinking of a simplex 2m freq for events.
KD0NME
Jeremiah hall KC0VTJ _____ From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George Allen Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 12:28 To: askcyahoo Subject: [ASKC] Amateur radio How many hams do we have in ASKC? Please respond with your call. Thinking of a simplex 2m freq for events. KD0NME
Wow! Two responses right away. Since talents needed for astronomy are much the same as radio and other technical pursuits, I might have suspected as much. ASKC is involved in nearly all aspects of astronomy save Radio Astronomy. Perhaps we could form a SIG to do that. We have the space and knowledge already. We also have a VE among us. Let us see how this goes. Why not conduct Technician classes? Trash piles are filled with old 10' parabolic reflectors, many becoming fish ponds. Nina, you with us on this? Do you still have your 21cm receiver? Why do this? Because it works when it is cloudy, even in daylight! George KD0NME
Attached to what? YahooGroup strips attachments to messages, if that's what you mean. I couldn't find it on the HOASP website either. Is there one in the building at the DSS? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@gmail.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Schedule attached On Oct 2, 2013 9:19 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > ** > > > Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. > > When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/
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Thanks Rick. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 12:41 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] HOA Speakers The HOASP 2013 Schedule is now in the ASKC Yahoo Group Files. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 9:19 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan
I will bring a telescope, too. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2013 2:56 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] Night at the Arboretum, Friday, Oct 11 Thanks Debi! Now I have Jackie and Dave helping with the presentation and Debi, Bentley, Dean Speaker and I bringing scopes. Probably could use 1 -2 more scopes, if possible. Thanks guys! Dan ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I can bring my scope, Dan Debi Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2013, at 9:00 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: Thanks Jackie! I have Jackie, Bentley Ousley and Dave Lane. Jackie and Dave will speak to the crowd w/lasers. Bentley and I will bring telescopes. I need 5-7 more telescopes on the observing field, any takers? Dan ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Dan – I can be there. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 5:26 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Night at the Arboretum, Friday, Oct 11 The Overland Park Arboretum will have their first ever star gazing program on Friday, Oct 11. I've been asked to head up the astronomy program. Will need alot of telescopes on the field. Since this hasn't been done before, don't know if we'll have 100 or 1000 people. Don't laugh at 1000. The Arboretum's STEMS social event, held early evening in June, cost $85/person and was attended by 2000 people. Night at the Arboretum is a family event and I believe the cost is around $3 - $5/person. ASKC will not be paid for this, but if successful, will be alot easier to ask for an ASKC contribution in the future. The dark sky site we're using has a good south, east & west exposure and is almost as dark as Powell. All telescope equipment will transported to the site by carts similar to what the KC Zoo has. It will be a 2 hr event, starting at 8 PM, ending 10 PM. Need to be there around 7 PM. Please let me know by way of the ASKC e-groups site. Thank you! Dan Johnson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Leif Bahl W0RDE On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 12:27 PM, George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> wrote: > ** > > > How many hams do we have in ASKC? Please respond with your call. Thinking > of a simplex 2m freq for events. > > KD0NME > >
Everyone that registered for the star party got a personal email with the final schedule attached. I'm not there at the DSS yet, but I will be by 10 AM in the morning to set up registration, and I will have a complete supply of everything. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 3:18 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Attached to what? YahooGroup strips attachments to messages, if that's what you mean. I couldn't find it on the HOASP website either. Is there one in the building at the DSS? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ _____ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Schedule attached On Oct 2, 2013 9:19 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > ** > > > Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. > > When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <mailto:AS%20KC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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KD0CTQ Thanks, Cindy > On Oct 2, 2013, at 12:27 PM, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > How many hams do we have in ASKC? Please respond with your call. Thinking of a simplex 2m freq for events. > > KD0NME > >
Interesting. Well I thought I was speaking but I guess maybe not :)
I guess the good news is I can stop fine tuning the presentation.
Dave
The HOASP 2013 Schedule is now in the ASKC Yahoo Group Files.
Rick Henderson
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Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers.
When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan
Strange, I didn't get one. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@everestkc.net> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 10:08 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Everyone that registered for the star party got a personal email with the final schedule attached. I'm not there at the DSS yet, but I will be by 10 AM in the morning to set up registration, and I will have a complete supply of everything. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 3:18 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Attached to what? YahooGroup strips attachments to messages, if that's what you mean. I couldn't find it on the HOASP website either. Is there one in the building at the DSS? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ _____ From: Denise Moser <dennyzen@gmail.com> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Schedule attached On Oct 2, 2013 9:19 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > ** > > > Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. > > When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <mailto:AS%20KC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Dave, I just talked to Joe Wright here at the HOASP and you are still on. Apparently you did not get on the schedule somehow. He will contact you when he gets a chance. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: "david.lane07@..." <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 11:43 PM Subject: RE: RE: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Interesting. Well I thought I was speaking but I guess maybe not :) I guess the good news is I can stop fine tuning the presentation. Dave ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: The HOASP 2013 Schedule is now in the ASKC Yahoo Group Files. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 9:19 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan
Dave: The fault is all mine. Yes, we want your presentation. there is time friday and saturday. My apologies.. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________Joseph S. WrightWright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKCVice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas CityGirl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: "david.lane07@..." <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 11:43 PM Subject: RE: RE: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Interesting. Well I thought I was speaking but I guess maybe not :) I guess the good news is I can stop fine tuning the presentation. Dave ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: The HOASP 2013 Schedule is now in the ASKC Yahoo Group Files. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 9:19 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOA Speakers Question: Went to the HOA site, didn't see a schedule for speakers. When do the speakers make their presentations? Thanks! Dan
Richard Fredrick, W0KLE.
How about before or after Tom's presentation on Friday or the 1:30 Saturday slot?
Dave
2 people have given up electrical slots ahead of you meaning that you get the last 20 amp front row spot! E-mail with questions. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Steve Pocock - - KC0NGU/G0CPV Am I the only ASKC member with 2 calls? Steve
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FYI: Our October Cosmic Messenger will have a Space Place article as we run
a month behind on use of the pieces, but November may have an empty page.
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Links to the ASKC Facebook photos of HOA => https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939499924248&id=334830179247 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939490279248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939465319248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939407994248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939264294248&id=334830179247&substory_index= https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939129864248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151938943919248&id=334830179247 Thanks, Cindy Chesley
Hi George, My big regret was not getting a VU call when I lived in India for 4 years, but at that time, 1990's, it was tough to get the license issued to a non-indian, I did work a bit of VU/G0CPV, when I had some free time. Regards, Steve --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > Seems like you have traveled a bit? > > > On Oct 3, 2013, at 8:54 PM, "stevepocock_kc0ngu" <descarte@...> wrote: > > > > > > Steve Pocock - - KC0NGU/G0CPV > > > > Am I the only ASKC member with 2 calls? > > > > Steve > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >
Was at Powell tonight around 7:30 and happened to look towards the southeast and saw two bright lights, close together,one larger and brighter than the other,with little or no motion. Watched them fade away after several minutes. Others saw them as well, and one visitor put his binoculars on them, but couldn't make anything out. This is the third time I have seen these at Powell over the last ten years. I did a message search and the first time was 10-28-08. Marty Tippin observed them as well. Scott K. did some research, but wasn't able to find anything that matched the description. Anyone see anything at the DSS? Pete
Pete, what is "close together?" Aircraft landing lights? When they are 20-30 miles away they do not seem to move for a minute or so. Then if they make a turn, they will fade from sight. Since aircraft travel certain routes, you may have seen two planes, one 10 miles behind the other, each so far away they looked like one light each. How high above the horizon were they? They fly from city to city on their route, not from original city to destination straight. So they make turns at altitude near each city as they are directed by air traffic controllers. They fly at 5-6 miles high. Hope this gives you some ideas. > On Oct 5, 2013, at 11:29 PM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Was at Powell tonight around 7:30 and happened to look towards the southeast and saw two bright lights, close together,one larger and brighter than the other,with little or no motion. Watched them fade away after several minutes. Others saw them as well, and one visitor put his binoculars on them, but couldn't make anything out. This is the third time I have seen these at Powell over the last ten years. I did a message search and the first time was 10-28-08. Marty Tippin observed them as well. Scott K. did some research, but wasn't able to find anything that matched the description. Anyone see anything at the DSS? Pete > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Geo is right on, this is quite normal. Particularly if they were on a dedicated arrival routing. "STAR" Standard approach arrival routing. 32 yrs commercial jets retired. DT Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
With the very clear skies we had approximately 115 tonight at Powell. David Dearing at the 30", Dale Cameron in the field with personal scopes, Dennis Budd on hand in the dome, Steve Berg at the LCT, Lario Yerino giving the program and Joe Alburty at the gate. According to David, the dome drive belt is very loose. Can this be helped with a new belt, or perhaps a simple adjustment? I have a private night to manage with 20 people coming down on Tuesday. If I should bring a new belt with me please let me know what size to get. Thanks, Joe Alburty
Photos from the following: WAC at Powell KCPT at Powell ASKC at Kauffman Performing Arts ASKC at Nelson-Atkins ASKC picnic Thanks!! Marcia youngrmarcia@...
Rick Henderson, Roger Gruenke, and Pete Jafferis - Please reply to let me know you are planning to be at Powell Tuesday night to help with a private night. Apparently there are 50 people invited. I've told her we'd begin at 7:30 pm so let's all be there by 7. I'll give you a call as soon as I know if the the party cancels. Thanks very much for offering to step in and help. Joe Alburty jalburty@... 913-722-1597
There were no other lights like you normally see on aircraft, and the guy with the bino's only saw the lights, no other details. They did not separate from each other over the time they were visible, then just faded out. And remarkably similar to the other two times I saw them. Just wondering what they were. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Richard Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: > > > Geo is right on, this is quite normal. Particularly if they were on a dedicated arrival routing. "STAR" Standard approach arrival routing. > 32 yrs commercial jets retired. DT > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android >
I will be there. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > > Rick Henderson, Roger Gruenke, and Pete Jafferis - > > Please reply to let me know you are planning to be at Powell Tuesday night to > help with a private night. > Apparently there are 50 people invited. > I've told her we'd begin at 7:30 pm so let's all be there by 7. > > I'll give you a call as soon as I know if the the party cancels. > > Thanks very much for offering to step in and help. > > Joe Alburty > jalburty@... > 913-722-1597 >
Did some more message searching. Marty Tippins observation of the double lights was made from the DSS at the same time I observed them from Powell. Pete
The Picnic - I put the best ones I took onto the ASKC Facebook site. Could you just save those off from the FB site and use those? If not, I'll start rolling through the photos I took and start sending them to you. Just let me know. Thanks! Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Oct 6, 2013, at 10:11 AM, Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> wrote: > > Photos from the following: > > WAC at Powell > KCPT at Powell > ASKC at Kauffman Performing Arts > ASKC at Nelson-Atkins > ASKC picnic > > Thanks!! > Marcia > > youngrmarcia@gmail.com >
There is another probable cause of the lights on for a while then off. When on IFR, traffic controllers often point out opposing traffic near their altitude and the pilot usually responds by turning landing lights on till the other pilot acknowledges the notification/sighting. These lights can be seen for up to 150 miles depending on altitude and visibility. They will appear quickly and will fade out slower as they are very high wattage. They are directional and may appear brighter than others depending on viewer position. Dt Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
Not having looked closely at the problem myself, I gather that the dome rotation problem is rooted in worn out wheel bearings that need to be replaced. Until a proper fix is done would it be possible to install an idler bearing, pulley or tensioner to keep the belt tight? Or, is the motor on a bracket that can be adjusted? Are there any spare belts at the observatory? What size is the belt? Joe A
To check out the ASKC Facebook page directly and for ALL of the photos from this weekend, check out this link: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943328904248&id=334830179247 If this link doesn't work, just go into Facebook and search for our page name: Astronomical Society of Kansas City 'Like' us if you would like all our postings to show up in your newsfeed stream. Or just check out the below links to see the photos from this weekend. For those not signed up for Facebook, just follow the below links to each set of photos. You don't need to 'Like' or subscribe to the page to view the photos. Nor do you have to be signed into Facebook. More HOA 2013 photo links: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939740754248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941466094248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941471664248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941476114248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941564629248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941570414248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941596174248&id=334830179247 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943074104248&id=334830179247 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943110934248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943216814248&id=334830179247 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943268769248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943328904248&id=334830179247 Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Oct 4, 2013, at 7:32 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > > Links to the ASKC Facebook photos of HOA => > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939499924248&id=334830179247 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939490279248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939465319248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939407994248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939264294248&id=334830179247&substory_index= > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939129864248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151938943919248&id=334830179247 > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley >
How bright were they? Like Venus, Vega, Sirius, Capella? How high above the horizon? Since aircraft landing lights, required as planes enter busy city airspace, miles out, are much brighter than anti-collision strobes and the red/green side lights, they cannot be seen at distances like the landing lights, even in binoculars. There is a little known phenomenon which might have been in play here. When two masses of air of greatly different density (temperature, moisture, pressure) are layered in a static condition, they is a grazing angle at the border which can reflect distant lights, making them appear in the sky and dancing as the layers slowly gyrate, the same as a light reflecting from a pond surface. This condition occurs as two air masses meet and one slides over the other, sometimes as an inversion. There are so many situations, rare, that cause illusions. Very puzzling illusions. Just last night as I sat in an Adirondack chair, head tipped back until I could see Vega by looking back of the zenith, the bright star appeared to move further backwards. Now, I know it was Vega so I knew it was stationary, but I sat up, then repeated the illusion 3 or 4 times, each time the same results, Vega moved like a bright satellite. I believe this was caused by my head being in an unfamiliar and unnatural position which caused my semi-circular canals to invent the perception of motion where there was none. I invite readers to try this themselves and let me know the results. But I suffer from a chronic middle ear infection which may have contributed to the results. The Bard explains it well. HORATIO, a very rational man: O day and night, but this is wonderous strange. HAMLET: And therefore as a stranger, give it welcome. There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your Philosophy." Hamlet, act 1, scene 5 > On Oct 6, 2013, at 10:34 AM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > There were no other lights like you normally see on aircraft, and the guy with the bino's only saw the lights, no other details. They did not separate from each other over the time they were visible, then just faded out. And remarkably similar to the other two times I saw them. Just wondering what they were. > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Richard Trentman <dtrent@...> wrote: >> >> >> Geo is right on, this is quite normal. Particularly if they were on a dedicated arrival routing. "STAR" Standard approach arrival routing. >> 32 yrs commercial jets retired. DT >> >> Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > >
Great, Pete, now what direction were they in the sky? And what direction for Marty? We will figure this out. > On Oct 6, 2013, at 10:46 AM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Did some more message searching. Marty Tippins observation of the double lights was made from the DSS at the same time I observed them from Powell. Pete > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Both were brighter than Venus, the smaller one about the size of Venus, the larger about the size of Jupiter, separated by less than a moon width . There is a more detailed description from Marty posted in 2008. I just think it would be odd to see the same thing three times in the same part of the sky at the same time, years apart, that acted exactly the same way. I would guess about 25 degrees above the horizon, but I'm not good with those estimates. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > How bright were they? Like Venus, Vega, Sirius, Capella? > How high above the horizon? > > Since aircraft landing lights, required as planes enter busy city airspace, miles out, are much brighter than anti-collision strobes and the red/green side lights, they cannot be seen at distances like the landing lights, even in binoculars. > > There is a little known phenomenon which might have been in play here. When two masses of air of greatly different density (temperature, moisture, pressure) are layered in a static condition, they is a grazing angle at the border which can reflect distant lights, making them appear in the sky and dancing as the layers slowly gyrate, the same as a light reflecting from a pond surface. This condition occurs as two air masses meet and one slides over the other, sometimes as an inversion. > > There are so many situations, rare, that cause illusions. Very puzzling illusions. Just last night as I sat in an Adirondack chair, head tipped back until I could see Vega by looking back of the zenith, the bright star appeared to move further backwards. Now, I know it was Vega so I knew it was stationary, but I sat up, then repeated the illusion 3 or 4 times, each time the same results, Vega moved like a bright satellite. I believe this was caused by my head being in an unfamiliar and unnatural position which caused my semi-circular canals to invent the perception of motion where there was none. > > I invite readers to try this themselves and let me know the results. But I suffer from a chronic middle ear infection which may have contributed to the results. > > The Bard explains it well. > > HORATIO, a very rational man: > O day and night, but this is wonderous strange. > > HAMLET: > And therefore as a stranger, give it welcome. > There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your Philosophy." > > Hamlet, act 1, scene 5 > > > > On Oct 6, 2013, at 10:34 AM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > > There were no other lights like you normally see on aircraft, and the guy with the bino's only saw the lights, no other details. They did not separate from each other over the time they were visible, then just faded out. And remarkably similar to the other two times I saw them. Just wondering what they were. > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Richard Trentman <dtrent@> wrote: > >> > >> > >> Geo is right on, this is quite normal. Particularly if they were on a dedicated arrival routing. "STAR" Standard approach arrival routing. > >> 32 yrs commercial jets retired. DT > >> > >> Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > > > > > >
South east. --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > Both were brighter than Venus, the smaller one about the size of Venus, the larger about the size of Jupiter, separated by less than a moon width . There is a more detailed description from Marty posted in 2008. I just think it would be odd to see the same thing three times in the same part of the sky at the same time, years apart, that acted exactly the same way. I would guess about 25 degrees above the horizon, but I'm not good with those estimates. Pete > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, George Allen <geonjod@> wrote: > > > > How bright were they? Like Venus, Vega, Sirius, Capella? > > How high above the horizon? > > > > Since aircraft landing lights, required as planes enter busy city airspace, miles out, are much brighter than anti-collision strobes and the red/green side lights, they cannot be seen at distances like the landing lights, even in binoculars. > > > > There is a little known phenomenon which might have been in play here. When two masses of air of greatly different density (temperature, moisture, pressure) are layered in a static condition, they is a grazing angle at the border which can reflect distant lights, making them appear in the sky and dancing as the layers slowly gyrate, the same as a light reflecting from a pond surface. This condition occurs as two air masses meet and one slides over the other, sometimes as an inversion. > > > > There are so many situations, rare, that cause illusions. Very puzzling illusions. Just last night as I sat in an Adirondack chair, head tipped back until I could see Vega by looking back of the zenith, the bright star appeared to move further backwards. Now, I know it was Vega so I knew it was stationary, but I sat up, then repeated the illusion 3 or 4 times, each time the same results, Vega moved like a bright satellite. I believe this was caused by my head being in an unfamiliar and unnatural position which caused my semi-circular canals to invent the perception of motion where there was none. > > > > I invite readers to try this themselves and let me know the results. But I suffer from a chronic middle ear infection which may have contributed to the results. > > > > The Bard explains it well. > > > > HORATIO, a very rational man: > > O day and night, but this is wonderous strange. > > > > HAMLET: > > And therefore as a stranger, give it welcome. > > There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your Philosophy." > > > > Hamlet, act 1, scene 5 > > > > > > > On Oct 6, 2013, at 10:34 AM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@> wrote: > > > > > > There were no other lights like you normally see on aircraft, and the guy with the bino's only saw the lights, no other details. They did not separate from each other over the time they were visible, then just faded out. And remarkably similar to the other two times I saw them. Just wondering what they were. > > > > > > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Richard Trentman <dtrent@> wrote: > > >> > > >> > > >> Geo is right on, this is quite normal. Particularly if they were on a dedicated arrival routing. "STAR" Standard approach arrival routing. > > >> 32 yrs commercial jets retired. DT > > >> > > >> Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
The root of the problem is that the 2" ring that the dome rides on is out of round by about 3/4". About 10 years ago the light weight tubing the ring was made of started to deteriorate and was getting oval shaped and was splitting. The dome was jacked up and new heavy wall pipe was pieced into place in 4 sections. We didn't have a way to get it as exact as the original ring since there was a dome sitting on it. The solution is to add a second drive system near the south door and brute force it. Alternatively, we could hoist the dome off with a crane, cut the ring loose, get it round, weld it back on, and hoist the whole thing back on. It's far enough out of round that the wheels bind on the edge of the frame that holds them. If we just make the frame wider the ring can fall off of the drive tire. The belts have been replaced and there is a belt tensioner pulley already in place. It has been adjusted. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 12:19 PM, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > Not having looked closely at the problem myself, I gather that the dome > rotation > problem is rooted in worn out wheel bearings that need to be replaced. > Until a proper fix is done would it be possible to install an idler > bearing, > pulley or tensioner to keep the belt tight? > > Or, is the motor on a bracket that can be adjusted? > > Are there any spare belts at the observatory? > What size is the belt? > > Joe A > >
If they are airplanes as I suspect, and .high altitude and far away they could appear to be in nearly the same place. While I was in college I saw a bright light in the night sky to the NW and wondered what it was. It was very bright and no visible motion for a long time, maybe 30 sec or a min then disappeared. Then 30-40 years later that memory came back as I flashed my B767 lights in the night in response to the controller telling another aircraft to look in our direction, they lashed their lights in acknowledgment. No real mystery there. If far enough away a person on ground may see the lights distorted by being low on the horizon. Dt > On Oct 6, 2013, at 2:35 PM, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > Great, Pete, now what direction were they in the sky? And what direction for Marty? We will figure this out. > >> On Oct 6, 2013, at 10:46 AM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> Did some more message searching. Marty Tippins observation of the double lights was made from the DSS at the same time I observed them from Powell. Pete >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Hi Joe, Yes, I plan to be there and can be there by 7:00. Is there any special program request or anything that we should prepare for? Also, David Young and I just put new belts on the drive motor about 2 weeks ago. It's probably the tire that is low on air pressure. I'll talk to Steve about it. Rick -----Original Message----- From: Joe Alburty [mailto:jalburty@...] Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2013 10:32 AM To: Rick Henderson; Roger Gruenke; ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Private night this Tuesday, Oct. 8 Rick Henderson, Roger Gruenke, and Pete Jafferis - Please reply to let me know you are planning to be at Powell Tuesday night to help with a private night. Apparently there are 50 people invited. I've told her we'd begin at 7:30 pm so let's all be there by 7. I'll give you a call as soon as I know if the the party cancels. Thanks very much for offering to step in and help. Joe Alburty jalburty@... 913-722-1597
Thanks Rick. Perhaps we can take a look at it together on Tuesday and inflate the tire or whatever. Let me know what tools might be helpful to take along. Joe
Anyone have a nitrogen tank? > On Oct 6, 2013, at 6:49 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > Hi Joe, > > Yes, I plan to be there and can be there by 7:00. > > Is there any special program request or anything that we should prepare for? > > Also, David Young and I just put new belts on the drive motor about 2 weeks > ago. It's probably the tire that is low on air pressure. I'll talk to > Steve about it. > > Rick > > -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Alburty [mailto:jalburty@...] > Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2013 10:32 AM > To: Rick Henderson; Roger Gruenke; ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Private night this Tuesday, Oct. 8 > > Rick Henderson, Roger Gruenke, and Pete Jafferis - > > Please reply to let me know you are planning to be at Powell Tuesday night > to help with a private night. > Apparently there are 50 people invited. > I've told her we'd begin at 7:30 pm so let's all be there by 7. > > I'll give you a call as soon as I know if the the party cancels. > > Thanks very much for offering to step in and help. > > Joe Alburty > jalburty@... > 913-722-1597 > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Fyi to anyone who wants to use the photos for printing, articles, whatever... Facebook strips some of the resolution from the photos when it posts them (to save on bytes/space). If you need the full resolution version of any photo, just send me a private email with which ones you want and I'll email the photos to you. My email address is cindylchesley@... Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Oct 6, 2013, at 1:31 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@yahoo.com> wrote: > > To check out the ASKC Facebook page directly and for ALL of the photos from this weekend, check out this link: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943328904248&id=334830179247 > > If this link doesn't work, just go into Facebook and search for our page name: > Astronomical Society of Kansas City > > 'Like' us if you would like all our postings to show up in your newsfeed stream. > Or just check out the below links to see the photos from this weekend. > > For those not signed up for Facebook, just follow the below links to each set of photos. You don't need to 'Like' or subscribe to the page to view the photos. Nor do you have to be signed into Facebook. > > More HOA 2013 photo links: > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939740754248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941466094248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941471664248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941476114248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941564629248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941570414248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151941596174248&id=334830179247 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943074104248&id=334830179247 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943110934248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943216814248&id=334830179247 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943268769248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151943328904248&id=334830179247 > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > >> On Oct 4, 2013, at 7:32 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> >> Links to the ASKC Facebook photos of HOA => >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939499924248&id=334830179247 >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939490279248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939465319248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939407994248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939264294248&id=334830179247&substory_index= >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151939129864248&id=334830179247&substory_index=0 >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151938943919248&id=334830179247 >> >> Thanks, >> Cindy Chesley > >
I also saw two white lights Sat night around that time. I was at DSS and they were very low on the horizon about 5 to 10 degrees up. They were in the NE traveling to the NE. Big and steady but when they crossed in front of the skyglow from Lacyne I lost sight of them. I thought them very strange. Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2013, at 11:29 PM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Was at Powell tonight around 7:30 and happened to look towards the southeast and saw two bright lights, close together,one larger and brighter than the other,with little or no motion. Watched them fade away after several minutes. Others saw them as well, and one visitor put his binoculars on them, but couldn't make anything out. This is the third time I have seen these at Powell over the last ten years. I did a message search and the first time was 10-28-08. Marty Tippin observed them as well. Scott K. did some research, but wasn't able to find anything that matched the description. Anyone see anything at the DSS? Pete > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Debi, The location (NE of DSS) you described is the "STAR" arrival routing for aircraft arriving from the E or SE into Kansas City International airport. Departures (SE) use a similar routing. There is also a military base near that location (NE) of the DSS and they have quite a few flights a day and night from there. All these descriptions of lights low and high in the sky sound like Aircraft lights from various heights and distances from the viewing points. dt -----Original Message----- From: debiwadel@... Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 7:38 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] two lights I also saw two white lights Sat night around that time. I was at DSS and they were very low on the horizon about 5 to 10 degrees up. They were in the NE traveling to the NE. Big and steady but when they crossed in front of the skyglow from Lacyne I lost sight of them. I thought them very strange. Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2013, at 11:29 PM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Was at Powell tonight around 7:30 and happened to look towards the > southeast and saw two bright lights, close together,one larger and > brighter than the other,with little or no motion. Watched them fade away > after several minutes. Others saw them as well, and one visitor put his > binoculars on them, but couldn't make anything out. This is the third time > I have seen these at Powell over the last ten years. I did a message > search and the first time was 10-28-08. Marty Tippin observed them as > well. Scott K. did some research, but wasn't able to find anything that > matched the description. Anyone see anything at the DSS? Pete > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
This may be an odd question. I have a pair of Celestron 8x56 binoculars which I really like. However, the covering on the binocular "tubes" is some sort of real or fake leather and it has started peeling off. The binocular optics are fine, however they look pretty ugly and where the covering has peeled off the surface below still has some adhesive residue and is very sticky. Anyone have any suggestions other than buy a new pair of binoculars? Thanks. Rick Henderson
Rick, you can buy the original material from camera repair stores. Comes in colors and textures. Adhesive or not. Sometimes called leatherette. Available in 8.5x11 inch sheets. I have some. Not very expensive. > On Oct 7, 2013, at 6:35 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > This may be an odd question. > > I have a pair of Celestron 8x56 binoculars which I really like. However, the covering on the binocular "tubes" is some sort of real or fake leather and it has started peeling off. The binocular optics are fine, however they look pretty ugly and where the covering has peeled off the surface below still has some adhesive residue and is very sticky. > > Anyone have any suggestions other than buy a new pair of binoculars? > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > >
Thanks, George. I will check it out. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of George Allen Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 7:47 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Binocular Cover Repair Rick, you can buy the original material from camera repair stores. Comes in colors and textures. Adhesive or not. Sometimes called leatherette. Available in 8.5x11 inch sheets. I have some. Not very expensive. On Oct 7, 2013, at 6:35 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: This may be an odd question. I have a pair of Celestron 8x56 binoculars which I really like. However, the covering on the binocular "tubes" is some sort of real or fake leather and it has started peeling off. The binocular optics are fine, however they look pretty ugly and where the covering has peeled off the surface below still has some adhesive residue and is very sticky. Anyone have any suggestions other than buy a new pair of binoculars? Thanks. Rick Henderson
Try mineral spirits or paint thinner first to clean the old adhesive. Then try acetone. Finally use methyl ethyl ketone MEK. Don't let any of these get inside the binoculars. > On Oct 7, 2013, at 6:35 PM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > This may be an odd question. > > I have a pair of Celestron 8x56 binoculars which I really like. However, the covering on the binocular "tubes" is some sort of real or fake leather and it has started peeling off. The binocular optics are fine, however they look pretty ugly and where the covering has peeled off the surface below still has some adhesive residue and is very sticky. > > Anyone have any suggestions other than buy a new pair of binoculars? > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > >
Thanks for the info. Makes sense to me. Just never had seen two moving together like that with no visible blinking lights. Debi -------------------------------------------- On Mon, 10/7/13, RCT <dtrent@...> wrote: Subject: Re: [ASKC] two lights To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, October 7, 2013, 10:14 AM Debi, The location (NE of DSS) you described is the "STAR" arrival routing for aircraft arriving from the E or SE into Kansas City International airport. Departures (SE) use a similar routing. There is also a military base near that location (NE) of the DSS and they have quite a few flights a day and night from there. All these descriptions of lights low and high in the sky sound like Aircraft lights from various heights and distances from the viewing points. dt -----Original Message----- From: debiwadel@... Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 7:38 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] two lights I also saw two white lights Sat night around that time. I was at DSS and they were very low on the horizon about 5 to 10 degrees up. They were in the NE traveling to the NE. Big and steady but when they crossed in front of the skyglow from Lacyne I lost sight of them. I thought them very strange. Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2013, at 11:29 PM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > Was at Powell tonight around 7:30 and happened to look towards the > southeast and saw two bright lights, close together,one larger and > brighter than the other,with little or no motion. Watched them fade away > after several minutes. Others saw them as well, and one visitor put his > binoculars on them, but couldn't make anything out. This is the third time > I have seen these at Powell over the last ten years. I did a message > search and the first time was 10-28-08. Marty Tippin observed them as > well. Scott K. did some research, but wasn't able to find anything that > matched the description. Anyone see anything at the DSS?Pete > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links ASKC-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
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Waaaaay cool David. Thanks for sharing! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of david.lane07@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 12:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] HOASP 3D Panorama Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture all the way up and around. http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995
If they are on the same routing and 10 miles in trail, it will look like 2
lights moving together and too far away to see the red or green wingtip
lights which may be blinking. dt
-----Original Message-----
From: debi wadel
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 8:05 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] two lights
Thanks for the info. Makes sense to me. Just never had seen two moving
together like that with no visible blinking lights.
Debi
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On Mon, 10/7/13, RCT <dtrent@...> wrote:
Subject: Re: [ASKC] two lights
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, October 7, 2013, 10:14 AM
Debi,
The location (NE of DSS) you described is the "STAR" arrival
routing for
aircraft arriving from the E or SE into Kansas City
International airport.
Departures (SE) use a similar routing. There is also a
military base near
that location (NE) of the DSS and they have quite a few
flights a day and
night from there.
All these descriptions of lights low and high in the sky
sound like Aircraft
lights from various heights and distances from the viewing
points.
dt
-----Original Message-----
From: debiwadel@...
Sent: Monday, October 07, 2013 7:38 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] two lights
I also saw two white lights Sat night around that time. I
was at DSS and
they were very low on the horizon about 5 to 10 degrees
up. They were in
the NE traveling to the NE. Big and steady but when they
crossed in front of
the skyglow from Lacyne I lost sight of them. I thought them
very strange.
Debi Wadel
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 5, 2013, at 11:29 PM, "pjafferis" <pjafferis@...>
wrote:
>
> Was at Powell tonight around 7:30 and happened to look
towards the
> southeast and saw two bright lights, close together,one
larger and
> brighter than the other,with little or no motion.
Watched them fade away
> after several minutes. Others saw them as well, and one
visitor put his
> binoculars on them, but couldn't make anything out.
This is the third time
> I have seen these at Powell over the last ten years. I
did a message
> search and the first time was 10-28-08. Marty Tippin
observed them as
> well. Scott K. did some research, but wasn't able to
find anything that
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Awesome! Thanks for sending this! Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Oct 8, 2013, at 12:49 PM, <david.lane07@...> wrote: > > Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture all the way up and around. > > > http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 >
> > I am still at the DSS, noticing a lot of commercial aircraft on a heading of 30 degrees, appearing in the SW. Looks like they are flying down a tube. 37,000' ASL. At night the lights just hang there for nearly a minute, when first sighted. BTW, if you didn't make it this year you missed some terrific skies the past 3 nights. Looking forward to one more night. Still 9 RVs on the field. Sky clear blue. 3PM.
David, this is great! Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite 100 Kansas City MO 64114 816 333 7759 president@... www.astroleague.org From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of CindyYahoo Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 2:50 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP 3D Panorama Awesome! Thanks for sending this! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Oct 8, 2013, at 12:49 PM, <david.lane07@...> wrote: Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture all the way up and around. http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995
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A student night at Warko had previously been mentioned as a possibility for this coming Thursday. A possible solar viewing was also thrown out there. I was just wondering if any of this has been confirmed? Heather Spinelli
Thursday this week and Tuesday next week. There has been a special request for November that I haven't confirmed. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
Are we going to do the solar viewing this Thursday that someone suggested? If so what time? Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
Very nice David. Thanks. Gary Pittman On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM, <david.lane07@...> wrote: > ** > > > Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture > all the way up and around. > > > > http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Great photo Gary. Thanks for sharing it. It's hard to describe the view to someone who was not there. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP 3D Panorama Very nice David. Thanks. Gary Pittman On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM, <david.lane07@...> wrote: > >Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture all the way up and around. > > >http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Oops. Thanks David. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: james carothers <cwhocares40@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP 3D Panorama Great photo Gary. Thanks for sharing it. It's hard to describe the view to someone who was not there. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] HOASP 3D Panorama Very nice David. Thanks. Gary Pittman On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 12:49 PM, <david.lane07@...> wrote: > >Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture all the way up and around. > > >http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
In yet another unanticipated turn of events, the government shutdown may lead to a shortage of Alaskan King Crab. No permits are being issued for the crab season that starts on the 15th. Oh the horror. My supplies are already low! A trip to Costco for printer ink and King Crab tomorrow! (printer ran out of ink printing the paper CMs today. Sent via Gmail from David Young
That is really cool.
www.Spaceweather.com reports that a minor geomagnetic storm is ongoing at present from a shock wave that hit this afternoon, possibly the leading edge of a CME. It might intensify in the next few hours. Eliz Brown
Thanks for the report Liz. We'll keep our eyes open here at the DSS. On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 9:26 PM, stardustiam23 <ebrown2323@...>wrote: > ** > > > www.Spaceweather.com reports that a minor geomagnetic storm is ongoing at > present from a shock wave that hit this afternoon, possibly the leading > edge of a CME. It might intensify in the next few hours. > > Eliz Brown > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I see Yahoo Mail is screwing with things again! There are some that you want to take a bat and swing for the bleachers in left field. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
We have a couple of private nights coming up next week that could use some staff. I'm scheduled to do a private night on October 15th and there is an unstaffed night on October 18. Due to a really coordinated and highly skilled move I made Saturday tripping over a tent stake there's no way I can pull on anything to move the dome at Powell. Can anyone out there help on these nights? Sent via Gmail from David Young
Joe Alburty, Roger Gruenke, Pete Jafferis and I hosted a home school group of 43 children and adults at Powell last night under excellent skies. I gave three programs in the classroom, Joe ran the Ruisinger while Roger and Pete roamed the night sky with Pete's telescope, Roger's binoculars and their ubiquitous green light laser sabers. The group was very appreciative and we had a good night all the way around. Rick Henderson
Steve King and I went down to Powell yesterday to adjust the belt tensioner on the dome drive system. It helped solve the problems documented by last Saturday's team. More work will need to be done, but that is under consideration by Steve and his staff. However, someone wrote an entry in the attendance log for last Saturday that stated they were able to get the dome to move by using their hands to push on the belt while trying to move the dome, but that they thought that might present a safety hazard. Might!?!?!?!? PLEASE DO NOT EVER ATTEMPT THIS! David Young mentioned this yesterday in his email and after reading the log book I must stress that unless you want your fingers amputated, NEVER PUSH ON THE BELT OR PULLEY WITH YOUR HAND! Please let Steve King, our observatory director, know of any problems instead of doing something like this. Besides, I don't really think dangling body parts will help the drive system at all and it makes it really yucky to clean up and the mice don't really need additional appetizers. Rick Henderson
I wish you could see from on a hill at the coast next to LAX. once you see their inbound stack you will know what even a couple of planes look like. they have on a clear night probably 8 visible maybe 10 which are at staggered altitudes. you can sometimes see other inbound airways which merge into the single approach airway, two wide to the two main runways. some of the aircraft you can see if it is really transparent are out 100 miles, if I guess the altitudes of all the lights. could be Dick was driving on one of the approaches to 24L or 25L Jim On 10/8/2013 11:43 AM, RCT wrote: > If they are on the same routing and 10 miles in trail, it will look like 2 > lights moving together and too far away to see the red or green wingtip > lights which may be blinking. dt
I need a new and more powerful green laser for use under bright city and campus security lights at Rockhurst. Can anyone recommend a source of those mega-watt monsters I see some members with? Dave, Pete, whaddaya say? Dave Hudgins
Wicked Laser sells very high quality stuff. Pick what you need from 5mw to no one should have it. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > ** > I need a new and more powerful green laser for use under bright city and > campus security lights at Rockhurst. > > Can anyone recommend a source of those mega-watt monsters I see some > members with? Dave, Pete, whaddaya say? > > Dave Hudgins > > >
Got mine at wicked laser, too. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Wicked Laser sells very high quality stuff. Pick what you need from 5mw to > no one should have it. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > > ** > > > > > > ** > > I need a new and more powerful green laser for use under bright city and > > campus security lights at Rockhurst. > > > > Can anyone recommend a source of those mega-watt monsters I see some > > members with? Dave, Pete, whaddaya say? > > > > Dave Hudgins > > > > > > >
I am in the process of clearing out surplus computer stuff and I have two 19" Viewsonic CRTs that are in good working condition if anyone is interested. If not claimed within the next week, they go to the electronics recycling place. Rick Henderson
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention they are free. Rick Henderson ---- rhenderson1@... wrote: > I am in the process of clearing out surplus computer stuff and I have two 19" Viewsonic CRTs that are in good working condition if anyone is interested. If not claimed within the next week, they go to the electronics recycling place. > > Rick Henderson
Has anyone else noticed the change to HA? You may have lost any saved sites! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Oh yeah. My bookmark doesn't work and all of my locations are gone. Probably updated their website and didn't realize all of the ramifications. Something else to put on my "to do" list. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:22 PM Subject: [ASKC] Heavens-Above Has anyone else noticed the change to HA? You may have lost any saved sites! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
...and they think they made is better.
Joe
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Oh yeah. My bookmark doesn't work and all of my locations are gone. Probably updated their website and didn't realize all of the ramifications. Something else to put on my "to do" list.
Jim & Laura Carothers
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Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:22 PM
Subject: [ASKC] Heavens-Above
Has anyone else noticed the change to HA?
You may have lost any saved sites!
Joe
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Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I got mine from Glen Hand, scopeguy20@...' Gary On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> wrote: > ** > > > ** > I need a new and more powerful green laser for use under bright city and > campus security lights at Rockhurst. > > Can anyone recommend a source of those mega-watt monsters I see some > members with? Dave, Pete, whaddaya say? > > Dave Hudgins > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Hi all. I know many of you are aware of the fact that Jim Ketchum had a health issue while at the DSS just prior to the HOASP. I thought those of you who know him would appreciate an update as I am in contact with his wife, Sue. She asked that I pass information to club members. He has been having difficulty with severe acid reflux and ulcers. Doctors have scoped out his esophagus toresolve this ongoing problem and have determined that the problem is potentially more involved. So, Jim is having surgery tomorrow to remove the portion of his stomach which has the ulcers. He is very uncomfortable right now but we are all hopeful that this will alleviate his symptoms. He is expected to remain hospitalized until about next Friday. He is at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence. Sue asks that he not receive any visitors until at least Tuesday. I don't know his room #, so if you want to send a card or something appropriate, you should probably send it to his home in Odessa. I believe his address is in the club directory. I will post more as I become aware of it. Please keep him and Sue in your prayers. Keith Rawlings
Thanks Keith for the update. Gary Pittman Sent from my iPad On Oct 10, 2013, at 10:32 PM, Keith Rawlings <kfrastro@...> wrote: > Hi all. I know many of you are aware of the fact that Jim Ketchum had a health issue while at the DSS just prior to the HOASP. I thought those of you who know him would appreciate an update as I am in contact with his wife, Sue. She asked that I pass information to club members. > > He has been having difficulty with severe acid reflux and ulcers. Doctors have scoped out his esophagus to resolve this ongoing problem and have determined that the problem is potentially more involved. So, Jim is having surgery tomorrow to remove the portion of his stomach which has the ulcers. He is very uncomfortable right now but we are all hopeful that this will alleviate his symptoms. He is expected to remain hospitalized until about next Friday. > > He is at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence. Sue asks that he not receive any visitors until at least Tuesday. I don't know his room #, so if you want to send a card or something appropriate, you should probably send it to his home in Odessa. I believe his address is in the club directory. > > I will post more as I become aware of it. Please keep him and Sue in your prayers. > > Keith Rawlings >
I am sorry to hear that Jim is in the hospital, but I am hopeful that they will get him patched up. He was missed at the HOASP and I'm sure we all want him back as his usual ornery self. Thank you for the update, Keith. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Rawlings Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 10:33 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Jim Ketchum update Hi all. I know many of you are aware of the fact that Jim Ketchum had a health issue while at the DSS just prior to the HOASP. I thought those of you who know him would appreciate an update as I am in contact with his wife, Sue. She asked that I pass information to club members. He has been having difficulty with severe acid reflux and ulcers. Doctors have scoped out his esophagus to resolve this ongoing problem and have determined that the problem is potentially more involved. So, Jim is having surgery tomorrow to remove the portion of his stomach which has the ulcers. He is very uncomfortable right now but we are all hopeful that this will alleviate his symptoms. He is expected to remain hospitalized until about next Friday. He is at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence. Sue asks that he not receive any visitors until at least Tuesday. I don't know his room #, so if you want to send a card or something appropriate, you should probably send it to his home in Odessa. I believe his address is in the club directory. I will post more as I become aware of it. Please keep him and Sue in your prayers. Keith Rawlings [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
If there is someone that could cover my scheduled night at Warko tonight that would be much appreciated. Even someone that was planning on going anyway that wasn't necessarily expected should be okay:-) Thanks! Heather Spinelli
Thanks Keith, we missed Jim at the HOASP and wish for only the very best out come. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, October 11, 2013 9:54 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: I am sorry to hear that Jim is in the hospital, but I am hopeful that they will get him patched up. He was missed at the HOASP and I'm sure we all want him back as his usual ornery self. Thank you for the update, Keith. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Rawlings Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 10:33 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Jim Ketchum update Hi all. I know many of you are aware of the fact that Jim Ketchum had a health issue while at the DSS just prior to the HOASP. I thought those of you who know him would appreciate an update as I am in contact with his wife, Sue. She asked that I pass information to club members. He has been having difficulty with severe acid reflux and ulcers. Doctors have scoped out his esophagus to resolve this ongoing problem and have determined that the problem is potentially more involved. So, Jim is having surgery tomorrow to remove the portion of his stomach which has the ulcers. He is very uncomfortable right now but we are all hopeful that this will alleviate his symptoms. He is expected to remain hospitalized until about next Friday. He is at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence. Sue asks that he not receive any visitors until at least Tuesday. I don't know his room #, so if you want to send a card or something appropriate, you should probably send it to his home in Odessa. I believe his address is in the club directory. I will post more as I become aware of it. Please keep him and Sue in your prayers. Keith Rawlings [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Sadly I would be more useless than usual. My shoulder is really scewed up from a space move at the DSS:-( At moment I'm not sure I can hold binoculars I may go to the arboretum tonight since I can hold a laser pointer in my left hand. At the moment it looks cloudy. On Oct 11, 2013 11:11 AM, "Heather Spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: > ** > > > If there is someone that could cover my scheduled night at Warko tonight > that would be much appreciated. Even someone that was planning on going > anyway that wasn't necessarily expected should be okay:-) > > Thanks! > Heather Spinelli > > > > > >
I guess I should have checked the weather first before sending the message. I hope you feel better soon :-) Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
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If there is someone that could cover my scheduled night at Warko tonight that would be much appreciated. Even someone that was planning on going anyway that wasn't necessarily expected should be okay:-)
Thanks!
Heather Spinelli
This is really very, very nice. I love it! Is there anyway to save this for the club's history files? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Tuesday, October 8, 2013 8:45 PM, Charles <kennedy.ck@...> wrote: That is really cool.
Awesome shot! I notice that some people use waaaay too much red light! You even caught the gegenschein - Cool! -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "david lane07" <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 3:34:13 PM Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP 3D Panorama This one is even better than the Facebook one. Its even intteractive :) Dave http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@...m> wrote: Awesome! Thanks for sending this! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Oct 8, 2013, at 12:49 PM, < david.lane07@... > wrote: <blockquote> Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture all the way up and around. http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 </blockquote>
I don't know how many of you have seen Kathy give me a envelope full of cryptic codes at Board Meetings or General Meetings, but the envelope is full of MyCokeRewards codes that she and Gil collect for me. In all Coke products, there is a MyCokeRewards code. Bottles have it under the cap. Fridge 12-packs have it on the inside of the end tear flap. 24-packs have it inside the big tear flap. Shrink wrap cases of Coke cans, or Dasani water (a Coke product), have it on the inside of the plastic on the bottom of the package. Basically, you create an account, and enter in the codes. You get points that you can redeem for Coke merchandise (plus a shipping charge, of course). OR you can convert points that you have accumulated into money that can be donated to various causes. I don't want, or need, any Coke merchandise. What I have been doing for the last several years is donating my points to Breast Cancer Research . Over the last many years, I've had too many close female friends diagnosed with breast cancer. I know that these points don't convert over to a lot of cash, but I figured, any cash that goes to the foundation is great! I'm NOT asking you for money! If you are drinking the products anyway, and you are not already clipping and saving the codes, could you save them for me to use? Just cut out the codes and keep them in an envelope. Keep the bottle caps. And then give them to me at the next meeting. That's it! In case you are curious, Coke products include: Barq's Root Beer Coke Dasani Water Fanta Fresca Mello Yellow Minute Maid Powerade Fuze Pibb Sprinte Seagram's ginger ale TaB Thank you much! -Scott Kranz
It was a wonderful night last night for Heather, John and I to host about 30 students at the Warko. We were even treated to a slow and very bright (mag. -3.3) pass overhead of the ISS. We did a nearly complete planetoid tour of Moon, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus. Plus a few deep sky objects. There was also a few reports of meteors during the night, even from the staff. Thanks Heather and John. Maybe the clouds will part tonight following Oktoberfest here at work. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
The photo was adjusted to bring out detail in the shadows, therefore lights are brighter in the picture than they actually look. Reality is much darker than this. Also, older eyes require more light than younger eyes. My headlamp is much brighter than I would like, but I have no way of adjusting it's brightness. I wish someone would make an adjustable one. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, October 11, 2013 12:59 PM, "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> wrote: Awesome shot! I notice that some people use waaaay too much red light! You even caught the gegenschein - Cool! -Scott ________________________________ From: "david lane07" <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 3:34:13 PM Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] HOASP 3D Panorama This one is even better than the Facebook one. Its even intteractive :) Dave http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Awesome! Thanks for sending this! Thanks, Cindy Chesley On Oct 8, 2013, at 12:49 PM, <david.lane07@...> wrote: > > >Of the main row. You can use your mouse to scroll and rotate the picture all the way up and around. > > >http://www.3d-360.com/view-remote-image-in-3d-360-degree-viewer.php?site=http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/141995 >
Thanks for the info Scott ! ! We don't buy coke around here much anymore due to an attempt to loose weight. I did get an end cap off of a box. I'll start keeping them for you. I'll try to get Heather and Al to keep them too. An excellent destination for what we can get our hands on. Thanks for bringing this to our attention! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 2:47 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > I don't know how many of you have seen Kathy give me a envelope full of > cryptic codes at Board Meetings or General Meetings, but the envelope is > full of MyCokeRewards codes that she and Gil collect for me. > > > > In all Coke products, there is a MyCokeRewards code. Bottles have it under > the cap. Fridge 12-packs have it on the inside of the end tear flap. > 24-packs have it inside the big tear flap. Shrink wrap cases of Coke cans, > or Dasani water (a Coke product), have it on the inside of the plastic on > the bottom of the package. > > > > Basically, you create an account, and enter in the codes. You get points > that you can redeem for Coke merchandise (plus a shipping charge, of > course). OR you can convert points that you have accumulated into money > that can be donated to various causes. > > > > I don't want, or need, any Coke merchandise. > > > > What I have been doing for the last several years is donating my points to > *Breast Cancer Research*. Over the last many years, I've had too many > close female friends diagnosed with breast cancer. I know that these points > don't convert over to a lot of cash, but I figured, any cash that goes to > the foundation is great! > > > > I'm NOT asking you for money! > > > > If you are drinking the products anyway, and you are not already clipping > and saving the codes, could you save them for me to use? Just cut out the > codes and keep them in an envelope. Keep the bottle caps. And then give > them to me at the next meeting. That's it! > > > > In case you are curious, Coke products include: > > > > Barq's Root Beer > > Coke > > Dasani Water > > Fanta > > Fresca > > Mello Yellow > > Minute Maid > > Powerade > > Fuze > > Pibb > > Sprinte > > Seagram's ginger ale > > TaB > > > > > > Thank you much! > > -Scott Kranz > > >
Triple Shadow Transit across Jupiter Tonight Triple shadow transits, where three moons cross the face of Jupiter, happen only once or twice a decade. Catch the show tonight. If you have a telescope, you'll want to take a look at Jupiter tonight (October 12th) between 4:32 and 5:37 Universal Time. (That's 11:32 p.m. to 00:37 a.m. Saturday morning, Central Daylight Time.) You'll see a rare occurrence: three moons will be casting their inky black shadows on the gas giant's cloud tops. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Triple-Shadow -Transit-on-Jupiter-Tonight-227390121.html
Alas, Jupiter will be clearing the treetops as this event is concluding. Boo hiss. Triple Shadow Transit across Jupiter Tonight Triple shadow transits, where three moons cross the face of Jupiter, happen only once or twice a decade. Catch the show tonight. If you have a telescope, you'll want to take a look at Jupiter tonight (October 12th) between 4:32 and 5:37 Universal Time. (That's 11:32 p.m. to 00:37 a.m. Saturday morning, Central Daylight Time.) You'll see a rare occurrence: three moons will be casting their inky black shadows on the gas giant's cloud tops. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Triple-Shadow -Transit-on-Jupiter-Tonight-227390121.html
Hmmmm.... the phone calls actually started last night. The tempo is picking up this morning. Looks like a big night in store for us this evening. Feel free to come on down and help out. The clear sky clock indicates indefinite severe clear so we may be inundated with people. Sent via Gmail from David Young
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Thanks, David and Sarah. The weather looks perfect for tonight so we can use the extra help. Ah, a perfect October day. And night, I hope. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of scidav87@... Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 11:47 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] Saturday night My Wife and I (Sarah and David Stewart) have free'd up the night and will bring our 12" SCT out tonight to join the fun. 816-786-5176 for whatever reason. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Sounds amazing!!!!!!! I just may have to join! From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. ----- Reply message ----- From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Saturday night Date: Sat, Oct 12, 2013 10:20 am Hmmmm.... the phone calls actually started last night. The tempo is picking up this morning. Looks like a big night in store for us this evening. Feel free to come on down and help out. The clear sky clock indicates indefinite severe clear so we may be inundated with people. Sent via Gmail from David Young
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EARLY ORIONIDS: Earth is entering the outskirts of a debris stream from Halley's comet, source of the annual Orionid meteor shower. Last night, Oct. 12th, cameras in NASA's All-Sky Fireball Network detected two bright Orionid fireballs over the United States. The shower is expected to peak this year on Oct. 21st with ~20 meteors per hour between local midnight and dawn. An almost-full Moon on peak night will sharply reduce visibility, so watch out for the early Orionids. They might be the only ones you see.
Thanks go to fellow ASKC member Dean Specker and Tim White from the Camden County Astronomy Association for bringing telescopes to Cole Camp tonight. Prairie Days celebrates the big annual meeting of the MO Prairie Foundation. Held on Doc Morton's prairie adjacent to Hi-Lonesome Prairie, MO Master Naturalists, MO Audubon Society, and MO Dept. of Conservation are also involved. Love seeing the native orchids! Fantastically transparent skies allowed for following H-alpha detail on the sun all the way to sunset. Very showy sun, at least a couple of complex spot formations with bright snaky faculae around them. Some of the brightest flares I've seen and many other huge prominences, one near separation. Cool to see sunset colors and oblate sun through Baader film. Solo banjo and guitar with the guy singing old country tunes had already started before I got there. Somewhat smaller crowd than the last time I was there a couple of years ago (heavy rain last year). I'd say we showed stuff to about 100 people over the day/night. Found Venus early but never saw Saturn or Mercury. Dean was able to show Saturn to 6 people before it was completely lost down low so he has bragging rights. Was able to share a bright star occulted by the moon with an interested and interesting family. Spent considerable time on the moon at various magnifications, seemed satisfying to all. M13, M57, M31 nucleus all bright through the moonlight. Alcor & Mizar, Albireo, and Almach were big hits, too. Showed M81 & M82 to a couple of diehards but hardly the best observing with so much moon. Nice ISS pass early and an extended Iridium flare soon after. Surprisingly, several Orionids with the crowd noticing many I didn't see while adjusting my non-tracking equipment. Everyone loves the 200 mW laser. Highly recommended. As Tim said about unfiltered solar viewing, don't look at it with your remaining eye. Mine won't focus tightly enough to actually burn things. Probably a good thing. I'd still order again from the no-name Chinese vendors on ebay. Less than $50. Have only had to recharge twice in a year and a half. Still haven't made it to the blessing of the keg or had any of the varieties of fresh-stuffed bratwurst in town. Next year... David Neuenschwander
Interactive map of the galaxy! "Thanks to the amazing powers of the internet (and super-creative developers), you can now travel through interstellar space without any fear of ending up like Sandra Bullock in Gravity. Click over to the 100,000 Stars interactive map of the galaxy, and fly through space from the safety of your own bedroom! Showing the location of 119,617 nearby stars, you can zoom right in, from the whole Milky Way, to our local star system, and solar system. Clicking on a star will give you more info about it, and there’s also a really interesting interactive tour to get you started." Galaxy map: http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/ More about the project: http://www.geekosystem.com/galaxy-map/ Thanks, Cindy Chesley
A 'Thank You' to our club, from Christopher States, posted on our ASKC Facebook page. Thought I would share as each of you has had a part, in your own way, to promote the club and positively influence the public in their curiosity of the night sky. Whether that's encouraging someone to join the club or even to just encourage them to attend a meeting, you volunteering at one of the many events or Powell or Warko, contribute to or put together the newsletter, to so much more. Thank you to everyone for your part of making this an awesome club. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10151957931344248&id=334830179247 Thanks, Cindy Chesley
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It doesn't work on my iPad :( Tom J. Martinez Sent from my iPad > On Oct 13, 2013, at 9:46 AM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > > Interactive map of the galaxy! "Thanks to the amazing powers of the internet (and super-creative developers), you can now travel through interstellar space without any fear of ending up like Sandra Bullock in Gravity. Click over to the 100,000 Stars interactive map of the galaxy, and fly through space from the safety of your own bedroom! Showing the location of 119,617 nearby stars, you can zoom right in, from the whole Milky Way, to our local star system, and solar system. Clicking on a star will give you more info about it, and there’s also a really interesting interactive tour to get you started." > > Galaxy map: > http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/ > > More about the project: > http://www.geekosystem.com/galaxy-map/ > > Thanks, > Cindy Chesley > >
I know. Me either. :( It's one of those things Apple just doesn't support which I'm not fond of as I use my iPad WAY more than my laptop. Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Oct 13, 2013, at 11:34 AM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> wrote: > > It doesn't work on my iPad :( > > Tom J. Martinez > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 13, 2013, at 9:46 AM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> >> Interactive map of the galaxy! "Thanks to the amazing powers of the internet (and super-creative developers), you can now travel through interstellar space without any fear of ending up like Sandra Bullock in Gravity. Click over to the 100,000 Stars interactive map of the galaxy, and fly through space from the safety of your own bedroom! Showing the location of 119,617 nearby stars, you can zoom right in, from the whole Milky Way, to our local star system, and solar system. Clicking on a star will give you more info about it, and there’s also a really interesting interactive tour to get you started." >> >> Galaxy map: >> http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/ >> >> More about the project: >> http://www.geekosystem.com/galaxy-map/ >> >> Thanks, >> Cindy Chesley >> > >
uhhhhh. Since that's your duty night I was kinda hopin you would be available along with Dennis IF Roger wants you. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Oct 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM, <jay_manifold@...> wrote: > ** > > > *I plan to assist at the following:* > > ** > > ** > > *November Event, Friday, November 1, 2013. > > Held by the IEEE Kansas City Section > Topic: Star Party at Powell Observatory > Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm* > > >
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I have been double-booked for that night - I need to be at UMKC for the Communiversity class on Astronomy. The first night of the class is this coming Friday.. Can anyone possible help out on the 25th? I think we might need two volunteers for that night, as I have yet to meet my partner for this year, and can't seem to contact him. Thanks! Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
On 10/13/2013 7:46 AM, CindyYahoo wrote: > Galaxy map: > http://workshop.chromeexperiments.com/stars/ > > More about the project: > http://www.geekosystem.com/galaxy-map/ the latest firefox has the webgl support needed and runs on the mobile browser I have on my galaxy note 2, FWIW. The thing that breaks or doesn't work is webgl. Mobile chrome does not support it either. I don't know if chrome browser is even offered for the ipad / iphone systems, given that google and apple get along about as well as another pair of mobs we all are hearing too much about. I noticed on my system that memory goes way way up when webgl is running, that may impact your success as well. jim
Great news! Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon his progress with solid food, etc. He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center. Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon. Keith Rawlings
Keith, Thanks for the updates. Kathy From: Keith Rawlings Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 8:16 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update Great news! Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon his progress with solid food, etc. He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center. Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon. Keith Rawlings
We made the first cut. I have 11copies ordered so far. Sent via Gmail from David Young
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Great news! FYI: rest of address is 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057 M On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, yrag1919@... <yrag1919@...>wrote: > ** > > > ** Thank you for the update Keith. That is really good news. I'll go up > to see him tomorrow. > > Gary > > Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G on AT&T > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "Keith Rawlings" <kfrastro@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update > Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 20:16 > > > > > Great news! > > Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that > all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still > very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very > earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon > his progress with solid food, etc. > > He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty > easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to > Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center. > > Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really > looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon. > > *Keith Rawlings* > >
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I saw an article about this mission today, which mentioned that it is on the final push to the object of the mission. It has been chasing a rendezvous with a comet since 2004. It comes out of deep hibernation / coast on 1/14/14 and will rendezvous with the comet November 2014. This shows the maneuvers it has performed in 10 years. Absolutely amazing. http://www.space.com/23170-rosetta-s-long-journey-to-comet-almost-over-video.html I'm probably as excited about this as about ISON, but ISON will be pretty if it lives up to what it can do, as well.
JoDee and I are home and nearly recovered from our week at the DSS. It is time to mention how much we enjoyed that week after 2 years of absence. Especially the contributions of members who made it possible. The grass mowers. The generous financial supporters. The arms and backs of those who installed the water and electricity lines. Those that patched the driveway. Those that lined up the presenters, and the speakers themselves. The kitchen crew who spent those first torrid days sweating over pasta and other hot chores, producing the best food we ever had at any star party, every year. Don't neglect the organizers who began a year ago, arranging the schedule, getting door prizes, making it all fit together, right down to the portajohns. Those who greeted us with a smile or hug, even though we had contributed nothing to the success of the event. The ASKC is fortunate to have among it's members so many who willingly give of themselves so much, so often. Yes, we enjoyed all that and much more. So without naming names (I'd surely forget one) here is a gigantic THANK YOU VERY MUCH! George and JoDee Allen
I saw your name down on the calendar for Thursday night – are you going to be at both nights? Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jay_manifold@... Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:14 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Friday, Oct. 25th - private night at Powell I am already assisting at this (it's Bill Koch's JCCC class) but will definitely want at least one other person, preferably two. ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <m31@...> wrote: I have been double-booked for that night – I need to be at UMKC for the Communiversity class on Astronomy. The first night of the class is this coming Friday.. Can anyone possible help out on the 25th? I think we might need two volunteers for that night, as I have yet to meet my partner for this year, and can’t seem to contact him. Thanks! Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 <http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/topics/> Image removed by sender. Cell: 913-522-8799 <http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/topics/> Image removed by sender. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So far it looks like John Fitzgerald will be lonely at the school next Tuesday. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Depending on how Rita feels following her second spinal epidural this afternoon, I may not be on the roof tonight for the final student night. Any other helpers planning to be there? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I'll be at Powell for the third night in 4 days. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com>wrote: > ** > > > Depending on how Rita feels following her second spinal epidural this > afternoon, I may not be on the roof tonight for the final student night. > > Any other helpers planning to be there? > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > >
I know what you speak about: 10/10 Warko 10/11 Warko 10/12 Powell 10/13 Powell 10/15 Warko 10/18 Warko/Powell (third private reservation in duty week) If we had 3 watt lasers, maybe we could beam each other from the observatories? The Bat signal! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@...m> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Final Warko Student Night I'll be at Powell for the third night in 4 days. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Oct 15, 2013 at 10:01 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > >Depending on how Rita feels following her second spinal epidural this afternoon, I may not be on the roof tonight for the final student night. > >Any other helpers planning to be there? > >Joe > >_______________________________________________________________________________ >Joseph S. Wright >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 >Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC >Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City >Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Joe, Stay with Rita if she needs you. I will be at Warko at 6:00 So I can park on the street. I can be there earlier if necessary. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 10:01 AM Subject: [ASKC] Final Warko Student Night Depending on how Rita feels following her second spinal epidural this afternoon, I may not be on the roof tonight for the final student night. Any other helpers planning to be there? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Can someone give me an email address for David Lane please? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Thanks David! That would be great! ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 4:58:01 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] OFF TOPIC: I collect MyCokeRewards codes Thanks for the info Scott ! ! We don't buy coke around here much anymore due to an attempt to loose weight. I did get an end cap off of a box. I'll start keeping them for you. I'll try to get Heather and Al to keep them too. An excellent destination for what we can get our hands on. Thanks for bringing this to our attention! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 2:47 PM, < s.kranz1@... > wrote: I don't know how many of you have seen Kathy give me a envelope full of cryptic codes at Board Meetings or General Meetings, but the envelope is full of MyCokeRewards codes that she and Gil collect for me. In all Coke products, there is a MyCokeRewards code. Bottles have it under the cap. Fridge 12-packs have it on the inside of the end tear flap. 24-packs have it inside the big tear flap. Shrink wrap cases of Coke cans, or Dasani water (a Coke product), have it on the inside of the plastic on the bottom of the package. Basically, you create an account, and enter in the codes. You get points that you can redeem for Coke merchandise (plus a shipping charge, of course). OR you can convert points that you have accumulated into money that can be donated to various causes. I don't want, or need, any Coke merchandise. What I have been doing for the last several years is donating my points to Breast Cancer Research . Over the last many years, I've had too many close female friends diagnosed with breast cancer. I know that these points don't convert over to a lot of cash, but I figured, any cash that goes to the foundation is great! I'm NOT asking you for money! If you are drinking the products anyway, and you are not already clipping and saving the codes, could you save them for me to use? Just cut out the codes and keep them in an envelope. Keep the bottle caps. And then give them to me at the next meeting. That's it! In case you are curious, Coke products include: Barq's Root Beer Coke Dasani Water Fanta Fresca Mello Yellow Minute Maid Powerade Fuze Pibb Sprinte Seagram's ginger ale TaB Thank you much! -Scott Kranz
W0ERI, KC0VTJ, W0MNA, N0JHX, KC0ZYO, KA0MVJ, WA0PWS, KC0NGU/G0CPV, KD0CTQ, W0KLE, W0RDE, KD0NME, KD0RNC Any more?
Yes, KA0VVJ ________________________________ From: George Allen <geonjod@...> To: askcyahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:12 PM Subject: [ASKC] Amateur radio members W0ERI, KC0VTJ, W0MNA, N0JHX, KC0ZYO, KA0MVJ, WA0PWS, KC0NGU/G0CPV, KD0CTQ, W0KLE, W0RDE, KD0NME, KD0RNC Any more?
Gotcha, Douglas. Makes 14. More?
Jim is still in room 218 at Centerpoint Hospital. I dropped by to see him yesterday afternoon and boy is he bored. He's most of the way through his second week there. He's still being fed through tubes and they hope to get his digestive system working again in the next couple of days. I'm sure he would appreciate a phone call or a visit. -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I had a nice interested group of 14 young adults and one older guy at Powell last night. Six had been to Powell before on public nights. With 80% cloud cover it made for an interesting night judging where the holes would align with things in the sky. We managed to let the moon blast through the clouds at first and then chased holes around the sky and viewed M-57, Alberio, M-13, M-31 and the blinking planetary (6826) Of course it started clearing off about the time everyone left:-) It looked like it was mostly clear over the city all night. To finish off the evening the guy who reserved the evening took a knee and presented his girl with an engagement ring with three Moldavite stones for the setting.Of course the answer was a resounding yes. This fellow had been trying to get the night scheduled for over a month. A cup of champagne completed the evening. Sent via Gmail from David Young
There is a private night scheduled for October 18. It is currently unstaffed. I will call them to cancel it tomorrow. So far there is ONE person signed up for the Frank Rushton Math and Science night next Tuesday. I will call the contact at Frank Rushton tomorrow and tell them that for the first time in a decade we won't be there either. Sent via Gmail from David Young
David
Thank you for your endless service.
Mike Sterling
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Sent: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 5:52 am
Subject: [ASKC] Powell group
I had a nice interested group of 14 young adults and one older guy at Powell last night. Six had been to Powell before on public nights. With 80% cloud cover it made for an interesting night judging where the holes would align with things in the sky. We managed to let the moon blast through the clouds at first and then chased holes around the sky and viewed M-57, Alberio, M-13, M-31 and the blinking planetary (6826) Of course it started clearing off about the time everyone left:-) It looked like it was mostly clear over the city all night. To finish off the evening the guy who reserved the evening took a knee and presented his girl with an engagement ring with three Moldavite stones for the setting.Of course the answer was a resounding yes. This fellow had been trying to get the night scheduled for over a month. A cup of champagne completed the evening.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
Does anyone know what size fuse I need as a replacement in the control panel for my 10" LX200 classic? I have one of the 18v systems (pre-GPS) from some years ago. Naturally, I have managed to lose the original fuse that was in there - so I can't just check that. Some brief mentions in various forums suggest either a 1-amp or 1.5 amp slow blow fuse. But I don't know if the are (perhaps) referring to a 12v system. So it is all a bit hazy. Anybody know? Dave Hudgins
Sending you a pdf from the manual....1.0 amps. Those idiots at Yahoo have managed to screw this service and email even more. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
So far it looks like John Fitzgerald will be lonely at the school next Tuesday.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
I'll be there tomorrow night with a telescope.
Joe A
On 10/15/2013 9:30 AM, David Young wrote:
So far it looks like John Fitzgerald will be lonely at the school next Tuesday.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
Thanks Joe. And now there will be two. They start at 6:00 in broad daylight but you can look at the moon. Venus will likely be behind the trees. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 5:17 PM, Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'll be there next Tuesday, 10/22 at dusk. Hopefully that is the right > time. > Joe A > > On 10/16/2013 5:13 PM, Joe Alburty wrote: > > > > I'll be there tomorrow night with a telescope. > Joe A > On 10/15/2013 9:30 AM, David Young wrote: > > > So far it looks like John Fitzgerald will be lonely at the school > next Tuesday. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > >
I just put up an image of Comet Ison, taken from the HOASP. Have a look on my Photo Blog at the link below my signature (if the link doesn't work, just cut and paste). Tom J. Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
I just put up an image of Comet Ison, taken from the HOASP. Have a look on my Photo Blog at the link below my signature (if the link doesn't work, just cut and paste).
Tom J. Martinez
People at the HOASP found it in a 8-inch. It is currently in Leo, just NE of Regulus. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Joe Alburty <jalburty@unicom.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 19:03:54 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet Ison Tom, Thanks. How big of a telescope do you think is needed to see the comet now? What constellation is it in? Joe On 10/16/2013 6:35 PM, zenitrammot@yahoo.com <mailto:zenitrammot@yahoo.com> wrote: I just put up an image of Comet Ison, taken from the HOASP. Have a look on my Photo Blog at the link below my signature (if the link doesn't work, just cut and paste). Tom J. Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
Thanks Joe. I'll be looking for you. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Joe Alburty <jalburty@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Frank Rushton Math and Science night I'll be there next Tuesday, 10/22 at dusk. Hopefully that is the right time. Joe A On 10/16/2013 5:13 PM, Joe Alburty wrote: >I'll be there tomorrow night with a telescope. >Joe A > >On 10/15/2013 9:30 AM, David Young wrote: > > >>So far it looks like John Fitzgerald will be lonely at the school next Tuesday. >> >>Sent via Gmail from David Young >
Looks like Venus will be our only bright object. The moon rises at 9:12 on the 22nd. Any other suggestions out there for urban viewing on the 22nd? Thanks.
Perhaps M24?
Swan, Lagoon and Trifid Nebula all in the same vicinity.. Think I'll try for these from the backyard as a test.
M57, m13, m15, Alberio double usually work with light polution.
Mike Sterling
-----Original Message-----
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To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Oct 16, 2013 5:14 pm
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Frank Rushton Math and Science night
Swan, Lagoon and Trifid Nebula all in the same vicinity.. Think I'll try for
these from the backyard as a test.
M57, m13, m15, Alberio double usually work with light polution.
Mike Sterling
Giant Chunk of Russian Meteor Raised from Lake Wed, 10/16/2013 - 1:28pm AP MOSCOW (AP) - Russian scientists have recovered a giant chunk of the Chelyabinsk meteor from the bottom of the lake it crashed into. A meteor that blazed across southern Urals in February 2013 was the largest recorded meteor strike in more than a century. More than 1,600 people were injured by the shock wave from the explosion, estimated to be as strong as 20 Hiroshima atomic bombs, as it landed near the city of Chelyabinsk. Scientists on October 16, 2013, recovered what could be the largest part of this meteor from Chebarkul Lake outside the city. They weighed it using a giant steelyard balance, which displayed 570 kilograms (1,256 pounds) before it broke. Sergei Zamozdra, an associate professor at Chelyabinsk State University, told Russian television that the excavated fragment was definitely a chunk of the meteor.
Last call. I'll be cancelling the group for Friday night when I get home this afternoon. I have also turned down 4 other bookings this month due to lack of volunteers to staff them. Sent via Gmail from David Young
David, Thought I sent a note yesterday. I can staff tomorrow night (assuming it's not cloudy). Would prefer not to stay too late, though. I have a 5 a.m. wakeup call on Saturday. Mike From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 10:04 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Oct 18 Last call. I'll be cancelling the group for Friday night when I get home this afternoon. I have also turned down 4 other bookings this month due to lack of volunteers to staff them. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Debi Wadel, will you please send me your email address? -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Please call Joe Wright. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
David,
Thought I sent a note yesterday. I can staff tomorrow night (assuming it's
not cloudy). Would prefer not to stay too late, though. I have a 5 a.m.
wakeup call on Saturday.
Mike
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David
Young
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 10:04 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Oct 18
Last call. I'll be cancelling the group for Friday night when I get home
this afternoon. I have also turned down 4 other bookings this month due to
lack of volunteers to staff them.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I only have this one. debiwadel@... Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 17, 2013, at 11:39 AM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > > Debi Wadel, will you please send me your email address? > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > >
A note from Joe reminded me about Metcalf being closed. Until further notice you must get to Powell via 68 highway through Lousiburg. The signs don't say how long Metcalf will be closed. Its closed just south of 247th street in the same area as last time. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Tonight's event is cancelled. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Here is a pretty website showing where Comet Ison will be located in the sky: http://waitingforison.wordpress.com/october-2013/ http://waitingforison.wordpress.com/october-2013/ Tom J. Martinez
Great link Tom! I'm hoping to get my first look tomorrow morning:-) Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
For Sale: Mint condition Coronado PST H-alpha solar telescope with all factory-original stuff (12.5mm Coronado eyepice, original box and shipping foam, instruction sheets). I will also ADD a fine Celestron 18mm orthoscopic eyepiece that is much sharper and better suited to this scope than the original Coronado eyepiece. Everything like new $399 (not $649 to $699 which is the current price). I have had great fun and taken many wonderful images with this fine PST H-alpha solar telescope. But I would like a quick sale to a club member in order to raise funds for (yet) another piece of astro-goodie equipment that I "need". Heh-heh. : ^ ) Come take a look. I can also can send several images taken with the scope if you want to see what can be done with little effort or actual photo-talent. Please contact me directly at dhudgins@.... Thanks! Dave Hudgins
Given the moist, water nebulaover our heads, the subject line says it all. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Hi David, according to the manual I have, it is a standard 1.0 amp slow-blow. There is no difference between a 18V and 12V system as far as the fuse goes. Jason > > --- Original message --- > Subject: [ASKC] LX200 fuse size question > From: Dave Hudgins <dhudgins@...> > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Date: Wednesday, 16/10/2013 13:27 > > > > > Does anyone know what size fuse I need as a replacement in the control > panel for my 10" LX200 classic? I have one of the 18v systems > (pre-GPS) from some years ago. > > Naturally, I have managed to lose the original fuse that was in there > - so I can't just check that. Some brief mentions in various forums > suggest either a 1-amp or 1.5 amp slow blow fuse. But I don't know if > the are (perhaps) referring to a 12v system. So it is all a bit hazy. > > Anybody know? > > Dave Hudgins > > > >
HI, all:
Thanks for the cards, visits and e-mails wishing me well. Just got home this evening after 16 days in the hospital. Pretty weak, but will be nice to sleep in my own bed, for a change. Restricted to lifting only 20 lbs for the next six weeks, so I wont be setting up the 18 Starmaster for awhile. Healing well, but it will take some time. Really sorry to have missed the HOASP, but would like to thank Kathy Machin for encouraging me to head home and take care of myself. Wise advise. Will take some time to fully recover.
Thanks, again, and keep looking up,
Jim
From: Marcia Young
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 11:18 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
Great news!
FYI: rest of address is
19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057
M
On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, yrag1919@... <yrag1919@...> wrote:
Thank you for the update Keith. That is really good news. I'll go up to see him tomorrow.
Gary
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G on AT&T
----- Reply message -----
From: "Keith Rawlings" <kfrastro@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 20:16
Great news!
Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon his progress with solid food, etc.
He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center.
Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon.
Keith Rawlings
Glad to hear your home. Rest well and see you soon On Fri, Oct 18, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: > ** > > > HI, all: > > Thanks for the cards, visits and e-mails wishing me well. Just got home > this evening after 16 days in the hospital. Pretty weak, but will be nice > to sleep in my own bed, for a change. Restricted to lifting only 20 lbs for > the next six weeks, so I wont be setting up the 18 Starmaster for awhile. > Healing well, but it will take some time. Really sorry to have missed the > HOASP, but would like to thank Kathy Machin for encouraging me to head home > and take care of myself. Wise advise. Will take some time to fully recover. > > Thanks, again, and keep looking up, > > Jim > > *From:* Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> > *Sent:* Monday, October 14, 2013 11:18 AM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update > > > > Great news! > > FYI: rest of address is > 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057 > > M > > > On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, yrag1919@... <yrag1919@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> **Thank you for the update Keith. That is really good news. I'll go up >> to see him tomorrow. >> >> Gary >> >> Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G on AT&T >> >> ----- Reply message ----- >> From: "Keith Rawlings" <kfrastro@...> >> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update >> Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 20:16 >> >> >> >> Great news! >> >> Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that >> all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still >> very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very >> earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon >> his progress with solid food, etc. >> >> He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty >> easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to >> Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center. >> >> Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really >> looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon. >> >> *Keith Rawlings* >> > > > >
Glad you are home Jim. I'm sure your bed feels really good. Take it easy and heal thy self. Garth Sent from my iPad On Oct 18, 2013, at 9:31 PM, "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> wrote: > HI, all: > > Thanks for the cards, visits and e-mails wishing me well. Just got home this evening after 16 days in the hospital. Pretty weak, but will be nice to sleep in my own bed, for a change. Restricted to lifting only 20 lbs for the next six weeks, so I won’t be setting up the 18” Starmaster for awhile. Healing well, but it will take some time. Really sorry to have missed the HOASP, but would like to thank Kathy Machin for encouraging me to head home and take care of myself. Wise advise. Will take some time to fully recover. > > Thanks, again, and keep looking up, > > Jim > > From: Marcia Young > Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 11:18 AM > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update > > > > Great news! > > FYI: rest of address is > 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057 > > M > > > On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, yrag1919@... <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Thank you for the update Keith. That is really good news. I'll go up to see him tomorrow. >> >> Gary >> >> Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T >> >> >> ----- Reply message ----- >> From: "Keith Rawlings" <kfrastro@...> >> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update >> Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 20:16 >> >> >> >> Great news! >> >> Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon his progress with solid food, etc. >> >> He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center. >> >> Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon. >> >> Keith Rawlings > > >
So glad you are home Jim. You take it easy for a while. The skies will still be there when you are ready. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, October 18, 2013 9:30 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@comcast.net> wrote: HI, all: Thanks for the cards, visits and e-mails wishing me well. Just got home this evening after 16 days in the hospital. Pretty weak, but will be nice to sleep in my own bed, for a change. Restricted to lifting only 20 lbs for the next six weeks, so I won’t be setting up the 18” Starmaster for awhile. Healing well, but it will take some time. Really sorry to have missed the HOASP, but would like to thank Kathy Machin for encouraging me to head home and take care of myself. Wise advise. Will take some time to fully recover. Thanks, again, and keep looking up, Jim From: Marcia Young Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 11:18 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update Great news! FYI: rest of address is 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057 M On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, yrag1919@... <yrag1919@...> wrote: > >Thank you for the update Keith. That is really good news. I'll go up to see him tomorrow. > >Gary > >Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T > > >----- Reply message ----- >From: "Keith Rawlings" <kfrastro@...> >To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update >Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 20:16 > > > >Great news! > >Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon his progress with solid food, etc. > >He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center. > >Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon. > >Keith Rawlings
Having trouble getting info for a membership renewal. A couple emails have bounced , and left a voice message with no reply. Must be vacationing :-) Can someone tell me the requirements for a senior family membership ? I,m not sure on the age requirement. Then I can send my money in for another year :-) "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
Dan, There's printable membership application including Senior Family membership on this page: http://askc.org/membership2.htm You can print it and mail it in to the address on the form along with a check. Joe Alburty
Miami County Economic Development would like some photos of public nights at Powell. They would like to have some stars in the sky behind people looking through telescopes. Does anyone have anything that answers this request? If so, please send to youngrmarcia@... The images would need to be fairly high resolution. Thanks in advance for anything you might send, Marcia
We're getting a significant number of calls about tonight's Public Program. We should top 100 visitors tonight. Come on down with a scope! Sent via Gmail from David Young
Not sure how much help I'll be but will be coming down with Leif tonight. If we have time to stop home before going tonight, we'll grab a scope I could 'man'. Making no promises though. We're in Grandview right now (and we live up in Parkville). Thanks, Cindy Chesley > On Oct 19, 2013, at 1:04 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We're getting a significant number of calls about tonight's Public Program. We should top 100 visitors tonight. Come on down with a scope! > Sent via Gmail from David Young >
Hi everyone, just posted my Obsession 18" on Cloudynights if anyone is interested. It has full servocat goto and argonavis, plus lots of extra goodies, Price is $3,975 firm, but somewhat negotiable to ASKC members. Thanks!
I always forget to list my name! Gene Williams
What!?!? Your selling the scope??? Going for a upgrade? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <genogeno1@aol.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 19 Oct 2013 11:56:47 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Obsession For Sale I always forget to list my name! Gene Williams
Good to hear you are back at home!
Get some rest and get better!
By the way, I've collected some wi-fi moneys for you.
-scott
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-----Original Message-----
From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:31:22
To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
HI, all:
Thanks for the cards, visits and e-mails wishing me well. Just got home this evening after 16 days in the hospital. Pretty weak, but will be nice to sleep in my own bed, for a change. Restricted to lifting only 20 lbs for the next six weeks, so I wont be setting up the 18 Starmaster for awhile. Healing well, but it will take some time. Really sorry to have missed the HOASP, but would like to thank Kathy Machin for encouraging me to head home and take care of myself. Wise advise. Will take some time to fully recover.
Thanks, again, and keep looking up,
Jim
From: Marcia Young
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 11:18 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
Great news!
FYI: rest of address is
19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057
M
On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, yrag1919@gmail.com <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you for the update Keith. That is really good news. I'll go up to see him tomorrow.
Gary
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----- Reply message -----
From: "Keith Rawlings" <kfrastro@yahoo.com>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 20:16
Great news!
Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon his progress with solid food, etc.
He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center.
Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon.
Keith Rawlings
ha! no, just trying to uncomplicate my life. Hurt my back during the star party. This being over 50 really stinks! ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: What!?!? Your selling the scope??? Going for a upgrade? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: <genogeno1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 19 Oct 2013 11:56:47 -0700 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Obsession For Sale I always forget to list my name! Gene Williams
Thanks, Scott.
From: s.kranz1@...
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2013 2:11 PM
To: askc
Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
Good to hear you are back at home!
Get some rest and get better!
By the way, I've collected some wi-fi moneys for you.
-scott
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From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...>
Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:31:22 -0500
To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
HI, all:
Thanks for the cards, visits and e-mails wishing me well. Just got home this evening after 16 days in the hospital. Pretty weak, but will be nice to sleep in my own bed, for a change. Restricted to lifting only 20 lbs for the next six weeks, so I wont be setting up the 18 Starmaster for awhile. Healing well, but it will take some time. Really sorry to have missed the HOASP, but would like to thank Kathy Machin for encouraging me to head home and take care of myself. Wise advise. Will take some time to fully recover.
Thanks, again, and keep looking up,
Jim
From: Marcia Young
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 11:18 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
Great news!
FYI: rest of address is
19600 East 39th Street, Independence, MO 64057
M
On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM, yrag1919@... <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you for the update Keith. That is really good news. I'll go up to see him tomorrow.
Gary
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G on AT&T
----- Reply message -----
From: "Keith Rawlings" <kfrastro@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [ASKC] New Jim Ketchum update
Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2013 20:16
Great news!
Jim's surgery on Friday went very well and the surgeon was confident that all the "repairs" were successful. He's doing really well, although still very uncomfortable with all of the IV's. Friday seems like the very earliest he could be discharged, although that is obviously dependent upon his progress with solid food, etc.
He is probably ready for visitors, although he'll probably tire pretty easily. If you want to send him a card, you may send it to his home or to Room #218 at Center Point Medical Center.
Thanks to all for your prayers for both him and for Sue. We're really looking forward to seeing him enjoying the cosmos again very soon.
Keith Rawlings
Gene: I still have your cheese and baloney in my fridge. You left the star party before I was able to get back with you. Sorry to hear you hurt your back. Tom J. Martinez Sent from my iPad > On Oct 19, 2013, at 1:56 PM, <genogeno1@...> wrote: > > I always forget to list my name! Gene Williams > >
Someone at Powell asked me about where I got the blinking LED lights I was using around my tripod Saturday night. I got them from Camera Concepts & Telescope Solutions. 3 Blinking LED lights powerd by AA batteries (included). Will blink non-stop for 6 months or more on one set of batteries. $15.00: https://www.cameraconcepts.com/store2/product.php?productid=20823&cat=270&page=1 https://www.cameraconcepts.com/store2/product.php?productid=20823&cat=270&page=1 Tom J. Martinez
We were swamped with people, most of whom arrived within a 45-50 minute time period, so the lines got long. People started arriving at 6pm and the last 5 or 6 arrived at 11:00 p.m. Elizabeth Brown gave the Mars talk 5 times to standing room only groups, then did a 6th one to a partially -filled room She still had her voice after these 6 talks. Other team #1 members helped us successfully handle this very busy night. Randy Thompson, Paul Macek and David Preston were in the dome, Lefi Bahl was at the 16", Cindy Chesley gave a major assist with crowd control and posted shots from the event on the ASKC Facebook page, Debbie Harrelson assisted at the gate and helped with crowd control, and I handled the gate. In the field, thanks to all the ASKcers who set up telescopes for our many visitors' viewing: Pete Jafferis, John Fitzerald, Dale Cameron, Jason Forst, David Young and Tom Martinez. I hope I didn't miss anyone who so generously helped out. When the tally was done, we had an estimated 225 guests and took in $1170. This was a very good night for the ASKC treasury. A note to team #2: next Saturday night you need to take a sufficient number of $1 bills to Powell. Our beginning balance had just a few $1 bills in the cash box, and we dealt with problems making change most of the night because of this. Carroll Iorg
Carroll, are these free will offerings, or do you use a "suggested donation" sign? Anyhow, great job! > On Oct 20, 2013, at 1:16 AM, "Carroll Iorg" <Carroll-Iorg@...> wrote: > > > > We were swamped with people, most of whom arrived within a 45-50 minute time period, so the lines got long. > > People started arriving at 6pm and the last 5 or 6 arrived at 11:00 p.m. Elizabeth Brown gave the Mars talk 5 times to standing room only groups, then did a 6th one to a partially –filled room She still had her voice after these 6 talks. > > Other team #1 members helped us successfully handle this very busy night. Randy Thompson, Paul Macek and David Preston were in the dome, Lefi Bahl was at the 16”, Cindy Chesley gave a major assist with crowd control and posted shots from the event on the ASKC Facebook page, Debbie Harrelson assisted at the gate and helped with crowd control, and I handled the gate. > > In the field, thanks to all the ASKcers who set up telescopes for our many visitors’ viewing: Pete Jafferis, John Fitzerald, Dale Cameron, Jason Forst, David Young and Tom Martinez. I hope I didn’t miss anyone who so generously helped out. > > When the tally was done, we had an estimated 225 guests and took in $1170. This was a very good night for the ASKC treasury. > > A note to team #2: next Saturday night you need to take a sufficient number of $1 bills to Powell. Our beginning balance had just a few $1 bills in the cash box, and we dealt with problems making change most of the night because of this. > > Carroll Iorg > > > > > > >
We were swamped with people, most of whom arrived within a 45-50 minute time period, so the lines got long.
People started arriving at 6pm and the last 5 or 6 arrived at 11:00 p.m. Elizabeth Brown gave the Mars talk 5 times to standing room only groups, then did a 6th one to a partially –filled room She still had her voice after these 6 talks.
Other team #1 members helped us successfully handle this very busy night. Randy Thompson, Paul Macek and David Preston were in the dome, Lefi Bahl was at the 16”, Cindy Chesley gave a major assist with crowd control and posted shots from the event on the ASKC Facebook page, Debbie Harrelson assisted at the gate and helped with crowd control, and I handled the gate.
In the field, thanks to all the ASKcers who set up telescopes for our many visitors’ viewing: Pete Jafferis, John Fitzerald, Dale Cameron, Jason Forst, David Young and Tom Martinez. I hope I didn’t miss anyone who so generously helped out.
When the tally was done, we had an estimated 225 guests and took in $1170. This was a very good night for the ASKC treasury.
A note to team #2: next Saturday night you need to take a sufficient number of $1 bills to Powell. Our beginning balance had just a few $1 bills in the cash box, and we dealt with problems making change most of the night because of this.
Carroll Iorg
We post a sign on our table at the gate stating that this is a suggested donation of $6 for adults and $4 for children, with the very youngest being free. I enjoyed seeing you both again at HofA. Stay well!! Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100 Kansas City MO 64114 816 333 7759 president@... www.astroleague.org On Oct 20, 2013 1:50 AM, "George Allen" <geonjod@...> wrote: > ** > > > Carroll, are these free will offerings, or do you use a "suggested > donation" sign? Anyhow, great job! > > On Oct 20, 2013, at 1:16 AM, "Carroll Iorg" <Carroll-Iorg@...> > wrote: > > We were swamped with people, most of whom arrived within a 45-50 minute > time period, so the lines got long. **** > > ** ** > > People started arriving at 6pm and the last 5 or 6 arrived at 11:00 p.m. > Elizabeth Brown gave the Mars talk 5 times to standing room only groups, > then did a 6th one to a partially filled room She still had her voice > after these 6 talks.**** > > ** ** > > Other team #1 members helped us successfully handle this very busy night. > Randy Thompson, Paul Macek and David Preston were in the dome, Lefi Bahl > was at the 16, Cindy Chesley gave a major assist with crowd control and > posted shots from the event on the ASKC Facebook page, Debbie Harrelson > assisted at the gate and helped with crowd control, and I handled the gate. > **** > > ** ** > > In the field, thanks to all the ASKcers who set up telescopes for our many > visitors viewing: Pete Jafferis, John Fitzerald, Dale Cameron, Jason > Forst, David Young and Tom Martinez. I hope I didnt miss anyone who so > generously helped out.**** > > ** ** > > When the tally was done, we had an estimated 225 guests and took in > $1170. This was a very good night for the ASKC treasury.**** > > ** ** > > *A note to team #2*: next Saturday night you need to take a sufficient > number of $1 bills to Powell. Our beginning balance had just a few $1 > bills in the cash box, and we dealt with problems making change most of the > night because of this. **** > > ** ** > > Carroll Iorg**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > >
Sounds like a fun night! I will be sure to bring lots of change next Saturday. Thanks. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carroll Iorg Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 1:17 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Report from Team #1 public night at Powell Saturday night TEAM #2 NEEDS TO TAKE PLENTY OF $1 BILLS TO THE 10/26 PUBLIC NIGHT--VERY FEW $1 BILLS IN CASH BOX We were swamped with people, most of whom arrived within a 45-50 minute time period, so the lines got long. People started arriving at 6pm and the last 5 or 6 arrived at 11:00 p.m. Elizabeth Brown gave the Mars talk 5 times to standing room only groups, then did a 6th one to a partially -filled room She still had her voice after these 6 talks. Other team #1 members helped us successfully handle this very busy night. Randy Thompson, Paul Macek and David Preston were in the dome, Lefi Bahl was at the 16", Cindy Chesley gave a major assist with crowd control and posted shots from the event on the ASKC Facebook page, Debbie Harrelson assisted at the gate and helped with crowd control, and I handled the gate. In the field, thanks to all the ASKcers who set up telescopes for our many visitors' viewing: Pete Jafferis, John Fitzerald, Dale Cameron, Jason Forst, David Young and Tom Martinez. I hope I didn't miss anyone who so generously helped out. When the tally was done, we had an estimated 225 guests and took in $1170. This was a very good night for the ASKC treasury. A note to team #2: next Saturday night you need to take a sufficient number of $1 bills to Powell. Our beginning balance had just a few $1 bills in the cash box, and we dealt with problems making change most of the night because of this. Carroll Iorg
Tom, lol...I totally forgot about the cheese and baloney. I hope you were able to use it. Thanks again for all your help with imaging questions. I am sure you get tons of questions all the time and it probably becomes tiresome.... This imagiing has really perked my interest, especially since the equipment is a lot lighter. I will make do with my 10" dobsonian for visual along with good old binoculars. gene Wiilliams
Thanks All done, checks in the mail;-) "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
With freezing nights around the corner, I went down to the DSS today and drained the water heater and the shower/sink water lines. I also left all the faucets open and removed the shower heads. All hoses have been removed from the hydrants as well. If you go to the DSS and hook a hose up to get water, be sure to remove it before leaving the DSS. The trash dumpster is still located next to the tree line, but the porta-potties have been removed. -Scott
If you haven't tried for Comet ISON yet, now is a good time .... From this morning till the morning of the 25th, ISON will be at its highest altitude in the morning sky. At the beginning of morning twilight, it will be about 35 degrees above the eastern horizon. After the 25th its speed will pick up and ISON will start gaining on the Sun. On the morning of the 24th, ISON will be 1.6 degrees SW of galaxy M 95. On the morning of the 25th, it will be 1.6 degrees due south of M 95. - "crazy" Scott
Maybe someone should call them to haul off the dumpster? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > With freezing nights around the corner, I went down to the DSS today and > drained the water heater and the shower/sink water lines. I also left all > the faucets open and removed the shower heads. > > > > All hoses have been removed from the hydrants as well. If you go to the > DSS and hook a hose up to get water, be sure to remove it before leaving > the DSS. > > > > The trash dumpster is still located next to the tree line, but the > porta-potties have been removed. > > > > -Scott > > >
Coming back from the DSS yesterday I noticed that the Byrd's Pecans shop in Virginia is now OPEN! Hours are 9am-5pm, 7 days a week till January 1 Gonna get me some pecan pie next New Moon!!!! ...yummy!
YES, THAT WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT JOB FOR THE PERSON WHO ORDERED THE DUMPSTER. JOE _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 4:53 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] DSS Water Heater DRAINED for the year Maybe someone should call them to haul off the dumpster? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > >With freezing nights around the corner, I went down to the DSS today and drained the water heater and the shower/sink water lines. I also left all the faucets open and removed the shower heads. > >All hoses have been removed from the hydrants as well. If you go to the DSS and hook a hose up to get water, be sure to remove it before leaving the DSS. > >The trash dumpster is still located next to the tree line, but the porta-potties have been removed. > >-Scott
Actually I already called them. They just move at their own pace since I told them there was no rush. We can always find more trash to put in there:-) On Oct 21, 2013 9:08 AM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > YES, THAT WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT JOB FOR THE PERSON WHO ORDERED THE > DUMPSTER. > > JOE > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> > *To:* "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Sunday, October 20, 2013 4:53 PM > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] DSS Water Heater DRAINED for the year > > > Maybe someone should call them to haul off the dumpster? > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sun, Oct 20, 2013 at 4:18 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > ** > > With freezing nights around the corner, I went down to the DSS today and > drained the water heater and the shower/sink water lines. I also left all > the faucets open and removed the shower heads. > > All hoses have been removed from the hydrants as well. If you go to the > DSS and hook a hose up to get water, be sure to remove it before leaving > the DSS. > > The trash dumpster is still located next to the tree line, but the > porta-potties have been removed. > > -Scott > > > > > >
Woohoo! I may have make a detour there and stop ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Coming back from the DSS yesterday I noticed that the Byrd's Pecans shop in Virginia is now OPEN! Hours are 9am-5pm, 7 days a week till January 1 Gonna get me some pecan pie next New Moon!!!! ...yummy!
Hey, Scott; When you describe ISON mention it's magnitude. Helps we with small aperatures know of it is work chasing rally on the morning. when does ISON become an evening object, if ever out does? Denise On Oct 20, 2013 4:37 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > ** > > > If you haven't tried for Comet ISON yet, now is a good time.... > > > > From this morning till the morning of the 25th, ISON will be at its > highest altitude in the morning sky. At the beginning of morning twilight, > it will be about 35 degrees above the eastern horizon. After the 25th its > speed will pick up and ISON will start gaining on the Sun. > > > > On the morning of the 24th, ISON will be 1.6 degrees SW of galaxy M 95. On > the morning of the 25th, it will be 1.6 degrees due south of M 95. > > > > - "crazy" Scott > > > > > > >
Sorry about that...... ISON is about magnitude 10 right now in the morning sky. Through a scope it should show a nice short tail pointed straight up (in the sky). It will not really become a evening object till the last half of December. Although, if it blazes at magnitude -12, then we should be able to see it morning, evening, and during full daylight through out all late November and into December no matter where it is in the sky. Although I read one article last night that says that some astronomers think it is packed so lightly that it might not even survive till perihelion and break up before then. Who knows. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise Moser" <dennyzen@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 4:45:32 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet ISON at its highest Hey, Scott; When you describe ISON mention it's magnitude. Helps we with small aperatures know of it is work chasing rally on the morning. when does ISON become an evening object, if ever out does? Denise On Oct 20, 2013 4:37 PM, < s.kranz1@... > wrote: If you haven't tried for Comet ISON yet, now is a good time.... From this morning till the morning of the 25th, ISON will be at its highest altitude in the morning sky. At the beginning of morning twilight, it will be about 35 degrees above the eastern horizon. After the 25th its speed will pick up and ISON will start gaining on the Sun. On the morning of the 24th, ISON will be 1.6 degrees SW of galaxy M 95. On the morning of the 25th, it will be 1.6 degrees due south of M 95. - "crazy" Scott
I received this communique from Larry going out to Girl Scout people. It has some info on the comet that I thought should be shared to this group. Joe Hello everyone: There are a few of you on this list that expressed interest in the International Observe the Moon Night Newsletter but not the ISON Newsletter. If you wish to be taken off the list for ISON, please let me know. With the government shutdown, we probably will not hear about the ISON proposal until December or January. It is not clear if I will be getting much input from the science PI (Principal Investigator) if we do not get the E/PO grant from the Hubble program, but I will at least keep you updated on ISON. Unfortunately, there is no money in the program to bring people to Tucson where we propose to run one or two comet-related workshops. However, we will have activities that we can send you and we can provide you with the presentations that we create for the workshop. I will also be sending out an ISON Newsletter and in it will be answers to any questions that the workshop participants or this group might ask. Now, to bring you up to date. Dr. Jian-Yang Li, the PI, gave a presentation at the Planetary Science conference I was at a little more than a week ago. I have included a link to one of the press releases that came out of that talk. http://tinyurl.com/ISON-link Using the Hubble Space Telescope, he has discovered that one side of ISON is not seeing the Sun. I assume that implies that one pole is facing toward the Sun right now similar the situation on Earth when one pole has 24 hours of sunlight and the other pole 24 hours of darkness. This will change about a week before ISON get close to the Sun and then there may be a dramatic increase in activity as the other side of the comet is exposed for the first time to sunlight (a lot of it). At the conference, there were several other talks. One of them discussed the estimated size and shape of ISON. It appears that it is large enough that it is likely to survive its close approach to the Sun. It is still possible that it will break up, but most scientists studying it now think it will survive. Also, one of the reasons that ISON has not brightened up as much as some had predicted is its composition. Most comets give off both gas (ices from the surface being heated and turning to gas) and dust (most comets have significant dust mixed in with their ices). ISON seems to be a mostly gassy comet with little dust, so we are not seeing any significant brightening to the comet from dust. I will try to send out more frequent emails as I learn more about Comet ISON. Again, it is now a morning object, still too faint to see without a mid-sized telescope. It will become an evening object after Thanksgiving when it passes close to the Sun and starts on its journey back into deep space, passing by the Earth (but not too close) around Christmas time. One last thing. About two weeks about, Adam Block took a beautiful image of ISON from Mt. Lemmon and it appears to be green. The green color is caused by the exposure of cyanogen (a molecule made up of carbon and nitrogen) and diatomic carbon to sunlight. http://www.space.com/23263-comet-ison-green-photo.html _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Who is "Larry"? Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Monday, October 21, 2013 5:51 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: I received this communique from Larry going out to Girl Scout people. It has some info on the comet that I thought should be shared to this group. Joe Hello everyone: There are a few of you on this list that expressed interest in the International Observe the Moon Night Newsletter but not the ISON Newsletter. If you wish to be taken off the list for ISON, please let me know. With the government shutdown, we probably will not hear about the ISON proposal until December or January. It is not clear if I will be getting much input from the science PI (Principal Investigator) if we do not get the E/PO grant from the Hubble program, but I will at least keep you updated on ISON. Unfortunately, there is no money in the program to bring people to Tucson where we propose to run one or two comet-related workshops. However, we will have activities that we can send you and we can provide you with the presentations that we create for the workshop. I will also be sending out an ISON Newsletter and in it will be answers to any questions that the workshop participants or this group might ask. Now, to bring you up to date. Dr. Jian-Yang Li, the PI, gave a presentation at the Planetary Science conference I was at a little more than a week ago. I have included a link to one of the press releases that came out of that talk. http://tinyurl.com/ISON-link Using the Hubble Space Telescope, he has discovered that one side of ISON is not seeing the Sun. I assume that implies that one pole is facing toward the Sun right now similar the situation on Earth when one pole has 24 hours of sunlight and the other pole 24 hours of darkness. This will change about a week before ISON get close to the Sun and then there may be a dramatic increase in activity as the other side of the comet is exposed for the first time to sunlight (a lot of it). At the conference, there were several other talks. One of them discussed the estimated size and shape of ISON. It appears that it is large enough that it is likely to survive its close approach to the Sun. It is still possible that it will break up, but most scientists studying it now think it will survive. Also, one of the reasons that ISON has not brightened up as much as some had predicted is its composition. Most comets give off both gas (ices from the surface being heated and turning to gas) and dust (most comets have significant dust mixed in with their ices). ISON seems to be a mostly gassy comet with little dust, so we are not seeing any significant brightening to the comet from dust. I will try to send out more frequent emails as I learn more about Comet ISON. Again, it is now a morning object, still too faint to see without a mid-sized telescope. It will become an evening object after Thanksgiving when it passes close to the Sun and starts on its journey back into deep space, passing by the Earth (but not too close) around Christmas time. One last thing. About two weeks about, Adam Block took a beautiful image of ISON from Mt. Lemmon and it appears to be green. The green color is caused by the exposure of cyanogen (a molecule made up of carbon and nitrogen) and diatomic carbon to sunlight. http://www.space.com/23263-comet-ison-green-photo.html _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Larry Lebofsky from the Planetary Science Institute and ASKC member. He spoke at the HoASP in 2013. He also discovered the moon Larissa around Neptune.
I included the whole message, not just about the comet. We were doing a observe the Moon project this past couple of months with Girl Scouts. The Tucson council developed a special patch for the girls for doing the project.
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
________________________________
From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet ISON
Who is "Larry"?
Tom J Martinez
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
On Monday, October 21, 2013 5:51 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote:
I received this communique from Larry going out to Girl Scout people. It has some info on the comet that I thought should be shared to this group.
Joe
Hello everyone:
There are a few of you on this list that expressed interest in the
International Observe the Moon Night Newsletter but not the ISON
Newsletter. If you wish to be taken off the list for ISON, please let me
know.
With the government shutdown, we probably will not hear about the ISON
proposal until December or
January. It is not clear if I will be getting
much input from the science PI (Principal Investigator) if we do not get
the E/PO grant from
the Hubble program, but I will at least keep you
updated on ISON.
Unfortunately, there is no money in the program to bring people to Tucson
where we propose to run one or two comet-related workshops. However, we
will have activities that we can send you and we can provide you with the
presentations that we create for the workshop. I will also be sending out
an ISON Newsletter and in it will be answers to any questions that the
workshop participants or this group might ask.
Now, to bring you up to date. Dr. Jian-Yang Li, the PI, gave a
presentation at the Planetary Science conference I was at a little more
than a week ago. I have included a link to one of the press releases that
came out of that talk.
http://tinyurl.com/ISON-link
Using the Hubble Space Telescope, he has discovered that one side of ISON
is not
seeing the Sun. I assume that implies that one pole is facing
toward the Sun right now similar the situation on Earth when one pole has
24 hours of sunlight and the other pole 24 hours of darkness. This will
change about a week before ISON get close to the Sun and then there may be
a dramatic increase in activity as the other side of the comet is exposed
for the first time to sunlight (a lot of it).
At the conference, there were several other talks. One of them discussed
the estimated size and shape of ISON. It appears that it is large enough
that it is likely to survive its close approach to the Sun. It is still
possible that it will break up, but most scientists studying it now think
it will survive.
Also, one of the reasons that ISON has not
brightened up as much as some
had predicted is its composition. Most comets give off both gas (ices from
the surface being heated and turning to gas) and dust (most
comets have
significant dust mixed in with their ices). ISON seems to be a mostly
gassy comet with little dust, so we are not seeing any significant
brightening to the comet from dust.
I will try to send out more frequent emails as I learn more about Comet
ISON. Again, it is now a morning object, still too faint to see without a
mid-sized telescope. It will become an evening object after Thanksgiving
when it passes close to the Sun and starts on its journey back into deep
space, passing by the Earth (but not too close) around Christmas time.
One last thing. About two weeks about, Adam Block took a beautiful image
of ISON from Mt. Lemmon and it appears to be green. The green color is
caused by the exposure of cyanogen (a molecule made up of carbon
and
nitrogen) and diatomic carbon to sunlight.
http://www.space.com/23263-comet-ison-green-photo.html
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Looks like I overlooked a couple more nembers who helped out at our public night:Twyla and Matthew Forst. Sorry for the oversight. Carroll Iorg ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Jackie Beucher" <m31@everestkc.net> Date: Oct 20, 2013 11:16 AM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Report from Team #1 public night at Powell Saturday night TEAM #2 NEEDS TO TAKE PLENTY OF $1 BILLS TO THE 10/26 PUBLIC NIGHT--VERY FEW $1 BILLS IN CASH BOX To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Cc: ** Sounds like a fun night! I will be sure to bring lots of change next Saturday.**** ** ** Thanks**** ** ** Jackie**** ** ** *From:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Carroll Iorg *Sent:* Sunday, October 20, 2013 1:17 AM *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [ASKC] Report from Team #1 public night at Powell Saturday night TEAM #2 NEEDS TO TAKE PLENTY OF $1 BILLS TO THE 10/26 PUBLIC NIGHT--VERY FEW $1 BILLS IN CASH BOX**** ** ** **** We were swamped with people, most of whom arrived within a 45-50 minute time period, so the lines got long. **** **** People started arriving at 6pm and the last 5 or 6 arrived at 11:00 p.m. Elizabeth Brown gave the Mars talk 5 times to standing room only groups, then did a 6th one to a partially filled room She still had her voice after these 6 talks.**** **** Other team #1 members helped us successfully handle this very busy night. Randy Thompson, Paul Macek and David Preston were in the dome, Lefi Bahl was at the 16, Cindy Chesley gave a major assist with crowd control and posted shots from the event on the ASKC Facebook page, Debbie Harrelson assisted at the gate and helped with crowd control, and I handled the gate.* *** **** In the field, thanks to all the ASKcers who set up telescopes for our many visitors viewing: Pete Jafferis, John Fitzerald, Dale Cameron, Jason Forst, David Young and Tom Martinez. I hope I didnt miss anyone who so generously helped out.**** **** When the tally was done, we had an estimated 225 guests and took in $1170. This was a very good night for the ASKC treasury.**** **** *A note to team #2*: next Saturday night you need to take a sufficient number of $1 bills to Powell. Our beginning balance had just a few $1 bills in the cash box, and we dealt with problems making change most of the night because of this. **** **** Carroll Iorg**** **** **** **** **** ****
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Hi Carroll, I just got back from a trip and after reading your report all I can say is WOW! Excellent, if hectic, night at Powell! Many thanks again to all those who helped. What a great way to start wrapping up the public season. Now time to get ready for "Spooky Skies" this coming Saturday! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Carroll Iorg Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 1:17 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Report from Team #1 public night at Powell Saturday night TEAM #2 NEEDS TO TAKE PLENTY OF $1 BILLS TO THE 10/26 PUBLIC NIGHT--VERY FEW $1 BILLS IN CASH BOX We were swamped with people, most of whom arrived within a 45-50 minute time period, so the lines got long. People started arriving at 6pm and the last 5 or 6 arrived at 11:00 p.m. Elizabeth Brown gave the Mars talk 5 times to standing room only groups, then did a 6th one to a partially -filled room She still had her voice after these 6 talks. Other team #1 members helped us successfully handle this very busy night. Randy Thompson, Paul Macek and David Preston were in the dome, Lefi Bahl was at the 16", Cindy Chesley gave a major assist with crowd control and posted shots from the event on the ASKC Facebook page, Debbie Harrelson assisted at the gate and helped with crowd control, and I handled the gate. In the field, thanks to all the ASKcers who set up telescopes for our many visitors' viewing: Pete Jafferis, John Fitzerald, Dale Cameron, Jason Forst, David Young and Tom Martinez. I hope I didn't miss anyone who so generously helped out. When the tally was done, we had an estimated 225 guests and took in $1170. This was a very good night for the ASKC treasury. A note to team #2: next Saturday night you need to take a sufficient number of $1 bills to Powell. Our beginning balance had just a few $1 bills in the cash box, and we dealt with problems making change most of the night because of this. Carroll Iorg
Back in town after an extended trip, but I still wanted to say thanks for hosting what sounded like an excellent event. The Arboretum is an excellent facility and it sounds like your efforts were very well received. Thanks again to all of you who helped! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gdj102356@... Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 8:38 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Night at the Arboretum-Oct 11 I want to thank Jackie, Bentley Ousley, Debi and Ron Wadel and David Young for helping at the Overland Park Arboretum's first Astronomy Night. We had 4 telescopes on the observing field and David Young pointed out the night sky to the crowd. Good skies most of the night. The official attendence was 486! The Arboretum Director was thrilled and asked us to come back next year. Dan Johnson
John Fitzgerald and Joe Alburty had scopes set up for students to look through during this event. At least a hundred or so elementary students saw Venus in half phase for the first time through a telescope. The sky was very good and the view evening went well. Joe
Joe and John: Thank you very much for doing this event. I had hoped to be there, but we are working overtime to get a bid package out tomorrow. The kids always seem to be very nice and appreciate looking through the scopes. I think this is the first time David and I missed this event. Thanks again! Joe Joe Alburty wrote: > > John Fitzgerald and Joe Alburty had scopes set up for students to look > through > during this event. > At least a hundred or so elementary students saw Venus in half phase > for the > first time through a telescope. > The sky was very good and the view evening went well. > > Joe > >
Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@...> Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM Subject: Star Party To: askc_powell_reservations@... Hello! My name is Shanna Beyer and I was wondering if you would be willing to help me with a star party on November 2nd. I contacted you earlier about the 12th but we decided to move the date back. It will be at English Landing Park and starts at 7:00 PM. Let me know if you will be able to help! Thanks, Shanna Beyer
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Contact them via email and tell them you will be there? On Oct 23, 2013 9:26 AM, "scidav87@..." <scidav87@...> wrote: > ** > > > I dont live far from there. So my Wife and I should be able to bring our > 12" SCT. > > From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Star Party > Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 11:44 pm > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@...> > Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM > Subject: Star Party > To: askc_powell_reservations@... > > > Hello! > My name is Shanna Beyer and I was wondering if you would be willing to help > me with a star party on November 2nd. I contacted you earlier about the > 12th but we decided to move the date back. It will be at English Landing > Park and starts at 7:00 PM. Let me know if you will be able to help! > Thanks, > Shanna Beyer > >
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Hi all, I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend, but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for the evening. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Sorry, already have theatre tickets for that night :-( or :-) depending on your outlook. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > ** > > > Hi all, > > I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science > Night > on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event > runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. > > Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't > attend, > but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday > of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get > enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details > for > the evening. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > >
Rick, If you believe I can be of some use...I'll go. Dean R Specker ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi all, I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend, but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for the evening. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Hi Dean, Thanks for the offer and I'll put you on the list. I will let you know early next week if the event is a go or not. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of drspecker@... Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 2:45 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th Rick, If you believe I can be of some use...I'll go. Dean R Specker ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi all, I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend, but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for the evening. Thanks. Rick Henderson
I would love to help with these events but, I broke my ankle last Thursday and cannot put any weight on it for 6 weeks. Seems like a lot of opportunities to share the skies and recruit new members. Jim Carothers ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th Sorry, already have theatre tickets for that night :-( or :-) depending on your outlook. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@....com> wrote: > >Hi all, > >I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night >on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event >runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. > >Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend, >but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday >of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get >enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for >the evening. > >Thanks. > >Rick Henderson > >
Dean, I have your sunglasses. You left them when we were at Nelson-Atkins. If you wanted to stop by on your way or call 816-246-1755. Jim Carothers ________________________________ From: "drspecker@yahoo.com" <drspecker@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 2:44 PM Subject: [ASKC] RE: Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th Rick, If you believe I can be of some use...I'll go. Dean R Specker ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi all, I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend, but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for the evening. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Jim,
I appreciate the offer, but as I don't own a pair of sunglasses they must have belonged to one of the visitors. Sounds like they belong to you now.
Have you had very much viewing time with your new scope since then?
Dean
On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 3:02 PM, james carothers <cwhocares40@...> wrote:
Dean,
I have your sunglasses. You left them when we were at Nelson-Atkins. If you wanted to stop by on your way or call 816-246-1755.
Jim Carothers
________________________________
From: "drspecker@..." <drspecker@yahoo.com>
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 2:44 PM
Subject: [ASKC] RE: Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th
Rick,
If you believe I can be of some use...I'll go.
Dean R Specker
---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote:
Hi all,
I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night
on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event
runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event.
Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend,
but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday
of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get
enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for
the evening.
Thanks.
Rick Henderson
OUCH! Here's to a speedy recovery and there will be more clear skies and opportunities still to come. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of james carothers Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 3:00 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th I would love to help with these events but, I broke my ankle last Thursday and cannot put any weight on it for 6 weeks. Seems like a lot of opportunities to share the skies and recruit new members. Jim Carothers _____ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th Sorry, already have theatre tickets for that night :-( or :-) depending on your outlook. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi all, I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend, but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for the evening. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Is the road still closed? Would like to know before Saturday night when I head down to Powell with the rest of Team Two. Thanks, Jon ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: A note from Joe reminded me about Metcalf being closed. Until further notice you must get to Powell via 68 highway through Lousiburg. The signs don't say how long Metcalf will be closed. Its closed just south of 247th street in the same area as last time. Sent via Gmail from David Young
The signs don't say how long, but since I suspect they are redoing the culvert over the small creek, it may be closed for a few weeks. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mossjon@... Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 3:42 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: road closed Is the road still closed? Would like to know before Saturday night when I head down to Powell with the rest of Team Two. Thanks, Jon ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: A note from Joe reminded me about Metcalf being closed. Until further notice you must get to Powell via 68 highway through Lousiburg. The signs don't say how long Metcalf will be closed. Its closed just south of 247th street in the same area as last time. Sent via Gmail from David Young
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Hi Dave and Sarah, Sounds good. I'll update you next week. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of scidav87@... Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:13 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th Rick, my wife and I will come out. Have a few items we could bring besides our scope if its raining (meteorites,etc) Dave and Sarah Stewart. 816-786-5176 From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Kansas City Zoo Event, Thursday, November 7th Date: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 1:22 pm Hi all, I received a request from the Kansas City Zoo for their Family Science Night on November 7th which is "focusing" (yeah, I know) on astronomy. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 that evening and is a rain or shine event. Unfortunately, I am working nights for the next two months and can't attend, but if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me by Tuesday of next week so I can respond with a yes or no to the event. If we get enough volunteers to staff the event, I will also follow up with details for the evening. Thanks. Rick Henderson
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Metcalf is still closed as of yesterday. There's a work group at Powell Saturday morning. I'll try to remember to post another note with an update when we are there. There's a detour sign at the top of the ramp at 247th street that you can see from US 69. On Oct 23, 2013 3:42 PM, <mossjon@...> wrote: > ** > > > Is the road still closed? Would like to know before Saturday night when > I head down to Powell with the rest of Team Two. > > > Thanks, Jon > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > A note from Joe reminded me about Metcalf being closed. Until further > notice you must get to Powell via 68 highway through Lousiburg. The signs > don't say how long Metcalf will be closed. Its closed just south of 247th > street in the same area as last time. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > >
English landing in Parkville?
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Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 5:26 am
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I dont live far from there. So my Wife and I should be able to bring our 12" SCT.
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Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 11:44 pm
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From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@...>
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Subject: Star Party
To: askc_powell_reservations@...
Hello!
My name is Shanna Beyer and I was wondering if you would be willing to help
me with a star party on November 2nd. I contacted you earlier about the
12th but we decided to move the date back. It will be at English Landing
Park and starts at 7:00 PM. Let me know if you will be able to help!
Thanks,
Shanna Beyer
Yes, on Clark Ave in Parkville.
On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:56 PM, "mikekansascity@..." <mikekansascity@...> wrote:
English landing in Parkville?
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From: scidav87@...
To: ASKC
Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 5:26 am
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Star Party
I dont live far from there. So my Wife and I should be able to bring our 12" SCT.
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From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Star Party
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 11:44 pm
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From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@...>
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Subject: Star Party
To: askc_powell_reservations@...
Hello!
My name is Shanna Beyer and I was wondering if you would be willing to help
me with a star party on November 2nd. I contacted you earlier about the
12th but we decided to move the date back. It will be at English Landing
Park and starts at 7:00 PM. Let me know if you will be able to help!
Thanks,
Shanna Beyer
I have a request for a private night for Sunday November 3. The duty pair already has a night so I can't schedule this night without a volunteer(s). If interested in staffing this night for a high school astronomy club, let me know. Sent via Gmail from David Young
I'm not a keyholder yet, only went to 1 training. Would I even be of any use? I am free that night!
David Stewart. scidav87@...
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Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 2:41 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Powell night
I have a request for a private night for Sunday November 3. The duty pair already has a night so I can't schedule this night without a volunteer(s). If interested in staffing this night for a high school astronomy club, let me know.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
Only if a keyholder steps up. Then you would be a welcome assistant. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM, David Stewart <scidav87@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'm not a keyholder yet, only went to 1 training. Would I even be of any > use? I am free that night! > > David Stewart. scidav87@... > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: youngmdavid@... > To: ASKC ** > Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 2:41 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Powell night > > > > I have a request for a private night for Sunday November 3. The duty pair > already has a night so I can't schedule this night without a volunteer(s). > > If interested in staffing this night for a high school astronomy club, let > me know. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > >
I don't think it's on Clark Avenue. It's between 9 Hwy and the Missouri River as you come into Parkville from downtown on 9 Hwy. Leif On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 5:49 PM, drs <drspecker@...> wrote: > ** > > > Yes, on Clark Ave in Parkville. > > > > > On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 4:56 PM, "mikekansascity@..." < > mikekansascity@...> wrote: > > English landing in Parkville? > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: scidav87@aol.com > To: ASKC > Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 5:26 am > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Fwd: Star Party > > > I dont live far from there. So my Wife and I should be able to bring > our 12" SCT. > > From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: Star Party > Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 11:44 pm > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Shanna Beyer <nashayshay@...> > Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 3:51 PM > Subject: Star Party > To: askc_powell_reservations@... > > > Hello! > My name is Shanna Beyer and I was wondering if you would be willing to help > me with a star party on November 2nd. I contacted you earlier about the > 12th but we decided to move the date back. It will be at English Landing > Park and starts at 7:00 PM. Let me know if you will be able to help! > Thanks, > Shanna Beyer > > > >
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I believe Metcalf will be closed several more months. Dan Johnson
There will be two ISS passes over Warko tonight...18:47 and 20:24. Not sure if we will see the pass. I will be in the building by 5:30. Mostly likely on the first floor or in a fourth floor class room. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Taking quite a few calls today asking about observing tonight. Getting ready to make a thermos of hot chocolate. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Joe, I.ll be there. Denise On Oct 25, 2013 4:50 PM, "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > Taking quite a few calls today asking about observing tonight. > > Getting ready to make a thermos of hot chocolate. > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > >
Many thanks to the following astronomers: Jackie Beucher Denise Moser John Fitzgerald Richard Fredrick Steve King Gary Martin for hosting about 50 visitors, including the Communiversity class, to the Warko tonight. The temperature was 44�F with a light wind that made it feel a little colder. But, we survived and had a good evening. We even had a student from Darrick Gray's class from Ray-Pec. A high school student from Park Hill trying to decide whether she wants to attend UMKC, KU or OK to pursue a degree in meteorology and/or astronomy. Another student from North Kansas City doing some kind of internship at the Warko. We let her drive one of the scopes around to different objects. It was interesting to watch how many stood at the slide projector and view the astronomy pictures. Nothing wrong with older technology and it is cheap to operate. The projector and illuminated map of the Moon have been popular with visitors. Thanks, Joe
We had 23 paying customers from Bill Koch's JCCC class (I will hand off the check to Twyla or Jason tonight). Thanks to Dennis Budd and Paul Macek for their assistance, without which I would have been challenged. Colby, not sure I ever saw you, but hey, it was dark. Weather was good, just a little haze and a few high thin clouds that didn't really affect anything. Breezy and humid (south wind) so a bit chilly outside, but everyone seemed to enjoy it. JCCC classes have varied in their enthusiasm over the years but this one seemed pretty pumped. Objects observed through the 30" included M11/Wild Duck Open Cluster, M13/Hercules Globular, M57/Ring Nebula, and M31/Andromeda Galaxy. Rather than do a presentation in the classroom, I mostly hung around outside and pointed out unaided-eye objects, despite lacking a laser pointer. Got just about everybody to find the nucleus of M31, pointed out the Cygnus Rift and explained that it's a dark nebula, etc. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I saw your name down on the calendar for Thursday night – are you going to be at both nights? Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jay_manifold@... mailto:jay_manifold@... Sent: Monday, October 14, 2013 7:14 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Friday, Oct. 25th - private night at Powell I am already assisting at this (it's Bill Koch's JCCC class) but will definitely want at least one other person, preferably two. ---In askc@yahoogroups.com mailto:askc@yahoogroups.com, <m31@...> wrote: I have been double-booked for that night – I need to be at UMKC for the Communiversity class on Astronomy. The first night of the class is this coming Friday.. Can anyone possible help out on the 25th? I think we might need two volunteers for that night, as I have yet to meet my partner for this year, and can’t seem to contact him. Thanks! Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/messages/# <http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/topics/ http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/topics/> Image removed by sender. Cell: 913-522-8799 http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/messages/# <http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/topics/ http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ASKC/conversations/topics/> Image removed by sender. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Please have your items to me by October 29 for the November issue. Thanks!! Marcia
The DSS is mowed and ready for next weekend's New Moon! Yup, it needed it! I also replaced the defective 30amp breaker on post #8 and tested it. If the weather is good, I hope to see a crowd down there next weekend! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
We had a great night, of course! Couldn't help it at all, with no moon and crystal clear skies. I gave 4 programs in the classroom. We clicked in 151 visitors, and received $925 in donations. It was particularly great to have Mr. President, Rick Henderson, with us; as well as Observatory Director Steve King; and the Master of Master Observer's, Scott Kranz. I didn't get out in the field to wander until very late, when some had already gone home, but they were so appreciated! Pete Jaffrey, Dale Cameron, Dan Johnson (Team Two member with his 10"), and I will just bet John Fitzgerald was out there. Sorry if I missed anyone. And finally, many thanks to the reliable members of Team Two: Mike Stewart, David Brackey, Jon Moss (and her Dad), David Neuenschwander, and.. Dan Johnson.. We had a great year! Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
John was not there but Dave Hudgins was On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > ** > > > We had a great night, of course! Couldnt help it at all, with no moon > and crystal clear skies. I gave 4 programs in the classroom. We clicked > in 151 visitors, and received $925 in donations. **** > > ** ** > > It was particularly great to have Mr. President, Rick Henderson, with us; > as well as Observatory Director Steve King; and the Master of Master > Observers, Scott Kranz. I didnt get out in the field to wander until > very late, when some had already gone home, but they were so appreciated! > Pete Jaffrey, Dale Cameron, Dan Johnson (Team Two member with his 10), and > I will just bet John Fitzgerald was out there. Sorry if I missed > anyone **** > > ** ** > > And finally, many thanks to the reliable members of Team Two: Mike > Stewart, David Brackey, Jon Moss (and her Dad), David Neuenschwander, and.. > Dan Johnson. We had a great year! **** > > ** ** > > Jackie**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Jackie Beucher**** > > 11305 King St.**** > > Overland Park, KS. 66210**** > > M31@...**** > > Home: 913-469-0135**** > > Cell: 913-522-8799**** > > ** ** > > >
Of course!!! I spoke with Dave a few times last night, and sorry I missed mentioning you, Dave. Thanks for coming out! And John F., still... thanks for the many, many Saturday night you have been down at Powell with your telescope, sharing the night skies. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of steve king Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 11:08 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Oct 26 - last night for Powell Obs. this year! John was not there but Dave Hudgins was On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: We had a great night, of course! Couldn't help it at all, with no moon and crystal clear skies. I gave 4 programs in the classroom. We clicked in 151 visitors, and received $925 in donations. It was particularly great to have Mr. President, Rick Henderson, with us; as well as Observatory Director Steve King; and the Master of Master Observer's, Scott Kranz. I didn't get out in the field to wander until very late, when some had already gone home, but they were so appreciated! Pete Jaffrey, Dale Cameron, Dan Johnson (Team Two member with his 10"), and I will just bet John Fitzgerald was out there. Sorry if I missed anyone. And finally, many thanks to the reliable members of Team Two: Mike Stewart, David Brackey, Jon Moss (and her Dad), David Neuenschwander, and.. Dan Johnson.. We had a great year! Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
David, I'll open the observatory for the group. Mike Stewart From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 6:41 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell night I have a request for a private night for Sunday November 3. The duty pair already has a night so I can't schedule this night without a volunteer(s). If interested in staffing this night for a high school astronomy club, let me know. Sent via Gmail from David Young [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Thanks for the report, Jackie. It was an excellent night and all the ASKCers that showed up made it all the better for everyone. And for those who may have noticed I played hooky from the GM last night, our illustrious vice president, Joe Wright, agree to run the meeting for me as I had offered to host Dr. Susan Aber and several of her students from Emporia State University last night at Powell. I met Dr. Aber at the planetarium directors' conference last month and she was so impressed with Powell that she brought a group of students over from Emporia last night to visit and they were all very appreciative. Plus, I actually got to run the 16" Dob out in the LCT and look at the stars with all of our guests instead of standing inside of the classroom for a change, so it was an excellent and fun night last night. What a way to end the public season. Clear skies, good helpers and a great crowd! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jackie Beucher Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:54 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Oct 26 - last night for Powell Obs. this year! We had a great night, of course! Couldn't help it at all, with no moon and crystal clear skies. I gave 4 programs in the classroom. We clicked in 151 visitors, and received $925 in donations. It was particularly great to have Mr. President, Rick Henderson, with us; as well as Observatory Director Steve King; and the Master of Master Observer's, Scott Kranz. I didn't get out in the field to wander until very late, when some had already gone home, but they were so appreciated! Pete Jaffrey, Dale Cameron, Dan Johnson (Team Two member with his 10"), and I will just bet John Fitzgerald was out there. Sorry if I missed anyone. And finally, many thanks to the reliable members of Team Two: Mike Stewart, David Brackey, Jon Moss (and her Dad), David Neuenschwander, and.. Dan Johnson.. We had a great year! Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
Thanks, Joe. Sounds like you had a very good night and a good crowd of helpers to boot! And I like your illuminated map of the moon. Good idea! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 11:02 PM To: ASKC Yahoo; Daniel McIntosh Subject: [ASKC] Warko Report 10/25/2013 Many thanks to the following astronomers: Jackie Beucher Denise Moser John Fitzgerald Richard Fredrick Steve King Gary Martin for hosting about 50 visitors, including the Communiversity class, to the Warko tonight. The temperature was 44F with a light wind that made it feel a little colder. But, we survived and had a good evening. We even had a student from Darrick Gray's class from Ray-Pec. A high school student from Park Hill trying to decide whether she wants to attend UMKC, KU or OK to pursue a degree in meteorology and/or astronomy. Another student from North Kansas City doing some kind of internship at the Warko. We let her drive one of the scopes around to different objects. It was interesting to watch how many stood at the slide projector and view the astronomy pictures. Nothing wrong with older technology and it is cheap to operate. The projector and illuminated map of the Moon have been popular with visitors. Thanks, Joe
please contact mike Stewart about helping him with the November 3 group Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 23, 2013 at 8:04 PM, David Stewart <scidav87@...> wrote: > ** > > > I'm not a keyholder yet, only went to 1 training. Would I even be of any > use? I am free that night! > > David Stewart. scidav87@... > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: youngmdavid@... > To: ASKC ** > Sent: Wed, Oct 23, 2013 2:41 pm > Subject: [ASKC] Powell night > > > > I have a request for a private night for Sunday November 3. The duty pair > already has a night so I can't schedule this night without a volunteer(s). > > If interested in staffing this night for a high school astronomy club, let > me know. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > >
After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? Heather Spinelli
What have you been using to find it? and where are you searching from? The last several mornings I've tried with 10x50 and 16x80 binos from urban Raymore, and have not yet seen it. Tomorrow morning, October 28, at 6:00am, it will be 4.5 degrees to the lower, slighlty- left of Mars (about 6 :3 0 position from Mars). -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "heather spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:54:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] ISON Help After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? Heather Spinelli
Scott, My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
You might see a short stubby tail. You should see a diffuse coma with a brighter central area. It's been 3 weeks since I've seen it and then it was from the DSS with my 20". Use the lowest power possible to hunt it down. I'm going to try again the next couple mornings as well, but with the Moon in the morning sky, it doesn't help either. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Heather Spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 4:27:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Scott, My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@comcast.net>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 9:17:52 PM What have you been using to find it? and where are you searching from? The last several mornings I've tried with 10x50 and 16x80 binos from urban Raymore, and have not yet seen it. Tomorrow morning, October 28, at 6:00am, it will be 4.5 degrees to the lower, slighlty-left of Mars (about 6:30 position from Mars). -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "heather spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:54:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] ISON Help After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? Heather Spinelli
Sounds good, I will try again tomorrow morning given decent skies. Thank you for the help! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
I also could not find it this morning using my 12 in dob. Dark skies from my yard except for that darn moon! Am planning on trying again in the morning if it is clear. Hope you find it Heather. Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2013, at 7:00 PM, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > Sounds good, I will try again tomorrow morning given decent skies. Thank you for the help! > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > From: s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@...>; > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help > Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 11:16:29 PM > > You might see a short stubby tail. You should see a diffuse coma with a brighter central area. > > > > It's been 3 weeks since I've seen it and then it was from the DSS with my 20". > > > > Use the lowest power possible to hunt it down. I'm going to try again the next couple mornings as well, but with the Moon in the morning sky, it doesn't help either. > > > > -Scott > > > From: "Heather Spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 4:27:43 PM > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help > > > > Scott, > My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) > Heather Spinelli > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net <s.kranz1@...>; > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; > Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help > Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 9:17:52 PM > > > What have you been using to find it? and where are you searching from? > > > > The last several mornings I've tried with 10x50 and 16x80 binos from urban Raymore, and have not yet seen it. > > > > Tomorrow morning, October 28, at 6:00am, it will be 4.5 degrees to the lower, slighlty-left of Mars (about 6:30 position from Mars). > > > > -Scott > > From: "heather spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:54:46 PM > Subject: [ASKC] ISON Help > > > > After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? > > Heather Spinelli > > > >
Heather, you may get a better chance in Mid-November and most December - see below... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: One-Minute Astronomer <oma@...> Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) continues to slowly brighten in the pre-dawn sky as it picks up speed and moves towards the Sun. Keen northern-hemisphere observers have been imaging the comet and are looking forward to a good apparition in mid-November and through most of December when the comet, if it survives its encounter with the Sun, will be at its brightest. But what are the prospects for seeing the comet from the southern hemisphere? Many southern readers have asked this question. Here is the answer... http://oneminuteastronomer.com/9273/comet-ison-southern-hemisphere/ Clear skies, Brian Ventrudo Publisher, One-Minute Astronomer P.S. Discover the exotic wonders of the southern-hemisphere stars. This unique course includes full notes, audio, and star maps included for all four seasons. Click here to learn more... http://www.oneminuteastronomer.com/southern-sky/ Mintaka Publishing Inc. | 421 Richmond Road | Ottawa ON K2A4E4 | Canada Unsubscribe<http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?jAzsjGzMjLQsnOzsbEysrLRGtEwM7CzsjGxM>| Change Subscriber Options<http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?jAzsjGzMjLQsnOzsbEysrLRGtEwM7CzsjGxM>
Foiled again! The pesky clouds moved in. Maybe during new moon will be better anyway. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2013, at 7:24 PM, debiwadel@yahoo.com wrote: > > > > I also could not find it this morning using my 12 in dob. Dark skies from my yard except for that darn moon! Am planning on trying again in the morning if it is clear. Hope you find it Heather. > Debi Wadel > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 27, 2013, at 7:00 PM, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> wrote: >> >> >> Sounds good, I will try again tomorrow morning given decent skies. Thank you for the help! >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> >> >> From: s.kranz1@comcast.net <s.kranz1@...>; >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help >> Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 11:16:29 PM >> >> You might see a short stubby tail. You should see a diffuse coma with a brighter central area. >> >> >> >> It's been 3 weeks since I've seen it and then it was from the DSS with my 20". >> >> >> >> Use the lowest power possible to hunt it down. I'm going to try again the next couple mornings as well, but with the Moon in the morning sky, it doesn't help either. >> >> >> >> -Scott >> >> >> From: "Heather Spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 4:27:43 PM >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help >> >> >> >> Scott, >> My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) >> Heather Spinelli >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >> >> >> From: s.kranz1@comcast.net <s.kranz1@...>; >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help >> Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 9:17:52 PM >> >> >> What have you been using to find it? and where are you searching from? >> >> >> >> The last several mornings I've tried with 10x50 and 16x80 binos from urban Raymore, and have not yet seen it. >> >> >> >> Tomorrow morning, October 28, at 6:00am, it will be 4.5 degrees to the lower, slighlty-left of Mars (about 6:30 position from Mars). >> >> >> >> -Scott >> >> From: "heather spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> >> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:54:46 PM >> Subject: [ASKC] ISON Help >> >> >> >> After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? >> >> Heather Spinelli >> > > >
I tried again for a short while this morning with 16x80 binos and couldn't see it. Clouds were coming and going and the close-by Moon was washing too much of the sky out. Tomorrow morning's Moon will be even worse. Take a few days break while the Moon passes and try again. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 14:27:43 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Scott, My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
I didn't have any luck this morning either. Hopefully we will all have better luck later this week. Heather Spinelli ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: I tried again for a short while this morning with 16x80 binos and couldn't see it. Clouds were coming and going and the close-by Moon was washing too much of the sky out. Tomorrow morning's Moon will be even worse. Take a few days break while the Moon passes and try again. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 14:27:43 -0700 (PDT) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Scott, My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android From: s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@...>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 9:17:52 PM What have you been using to find it? and where are you searching from? The last several mornings I've tried with 10x50 and 16x80 binos from urban Raymore, and have not yet seen it. Tomorrow morning, October 28, at 6:00am, it will be 4.5 degrees to the lower, slighlty-left of Mars (about 6:30 position from Mars). -Scott From: "heather spinelli" <heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:54:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] ISON Help After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? Heather Spinelli
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No luck here either Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Thought this was interesting from the St Louis Astronomical Society yahoo group....... -Scott ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "mark jones" <mjones4106@...> To: SLASdialogs@yahoogroups.com, STLAstronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 7:04:35 AM Subject: [SLASdialogs] Comet ISON -recent Observation Alan Hale the co-discoverer of Hale-Bopp and an experienced comet observer has made the following observation of ISON. Our next opportunity to see ISON clearly will be after the Moon leaves the morning sky. Start looking Thursday or Friday morning Alan Hale: "C/2012 S1: October 27.46: m1=10.3, 3.5' coma (41 cm reflector). This is almost a full magnitude brighter than what I was seeing earlier this month, however, when I factor in the distances involved, I find that almost all of this brightening is due to the decreased distance from Earth; the comet is only about 0.1 magnitude brighter than it was two weeks ago once I subtract the contribution due to the smaller geocentric distance. Furthermore, if you'll recall the brief analysis I posted then, the comet's heliocentric magnitude is now similar to what I was measuring for C/2010 X1 at a similar heliocentric distance, and is fainter than what comets C/2009 R1, C/1999 S4, and C/1988 P1 (none of which survived perihelion) were exhibiting at a similar heliocentric distance. Also, despite the rather impressive appearance it has been exhibiting on recent CCD images I've seen, visually the comet seems rather pale and vague; the central condensed region is definitely still there (overall DC ~3-4) but the overall visual appearance just seems "weak." If I were a betting man, I think I would have to bet on "bust," at least based upon what I'm seeing thus far. "
I got some 2 minutes shots of it and it looks like a fuzzy star. Very disappointing. No tail not even sure if that was it but its in the right spot. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Foiled again! The pesky clouds moved in. Maybe during new moon will be better anyway. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2013, at 7:24 PM, debiwadel@... mailto:debiwadel@... wrote: I also could not find it this morning using my 12 in dob. Dark skies from my yard except for that darn moon! Am planning on trying again in the morning if it is clear. Hope you find it Heather. Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2013, at 7:00 PM, Heather Spinelli <heather.spinelli@... mailto:heather.spinelli@...> wrote: Sounds good, I will try again tomorrow morning given decent skies. Thank you for the help! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android From: s.kranz1@... mailto:s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@... mailto:s.kranz1@...>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 11:16:29 PM You might see a short stubby tail. You should see a diffuse coma with a brighter central area. It's been 3 weeks since I've seen it and then it was from the DSS with my 20". Use the lowest power possible to hunt it down. I'm going to try again the next couple mornings as well, but with the Moon in the morning sky, it doesn't help either. -Scott From: "Heather Spinelli" <heather.spinelli@... mailto:heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 4:27:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Scott, My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android From: s.kranz1@... mailto:s.kranz1@... <s.kranz1@... mailto:s.kranz1@...>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 9:17:52 PM What have you been using to find it? and where are you searching from? The last several mornings I've tried with 10x50 and 16x80 binos from urban Raymore, and have not yet seen it. Tomorrow morning, October 28, at 6:00am, it will be 4.5 degrees to the lower, slighlty-left of Mars (about 6:30 position from Mars). -Scott From: "heather spinelli" <heather.spinelli@... mailto:heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:54:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] ISON Help After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? Heather Spinelli
Hey David, send me a copy of one of the shots you took. thanks! - Scott s.kranz1 at comcast.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "david lane07" <david.lane07@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:57:20 AM Subject: RE: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help I got some 2 minutes shots of it and it looks like a fuzzy star. Very disappointing. No tail not even sure if that was it but its in the right spot. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Foiled again! The pesky clouds moved in. Maybe during new moon will be better anyway. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2013, at 7:24 PM, debiwadel@... wrote: <blockquote> I also could not find it this morning using my 12 in dob. Dark skies from my yard except for that darn moon! Am planning on trying again in the morning if it is clear. Hope you find it Heather. Debi Wadel Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2013, at 7:00 PM, Heather Spinelli < heather.spinelli@... > wrote: <blockquote> Sounds good, I will try again tomorrow morning given decent skies. Thank you for the help! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: s.kranz1@... < s.kranz1@... >; To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com >; Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 11:16:29 PM You might see a short stubby tail. You should see a diffuse coma with a brighter central area. It's been 3 weeks since I've seen it and then it was from the DSS with my 20". Use the lowest power possible to hunt it down. I'm going to try again the next couple mornings as well, but with the Moon in the morning sky, it doesn't help either. -Scott From: "Heather Spinelli" < heather.spinelli@... > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 4:27:43 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Scott, My 8" dob with eye pieces ranging from 30mm to 8mm. Suburban setting with light pollution from close street light. Weather wise, unless early tomorrow morning works out, its going to be a few days before I can try again. Should I expect a decent tail or just a point of light? Thanks for your help:-) Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From: s.kranz1@... < s.kranz1@... >; To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com >; Subject: Re: [ASKC] ISON Help Sent: Sun, Oct 27, 2013 9:17:52 PM What have you been using to find it? and where are you searching from? The last several mornings I've tried with 10x50 and 16x80 binos from urban Raymore, and have not yet seen it. Tomorrow morning, October 28, at 6:00am, it will be 4.5 degrees to the lower, slighlty-left of Mars (about 6:30 position from Mars). -Scott From: "heather spinelli" < heather.spinelli@... > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:54:46 PM Subject: [ASKC] ISON Help After three mornings trying to capture a glimpse of ISON I am searching for some help. I have been following charts on Waiting For ISON and ISON Campaign to no avail. Is it possible that I am expecting too much and went right past it expecting a nice tail? I have been searching near Mars last week and lower and to the North as the week has gone on. Any hints? Heather Spinelli </blockquote> </blockquote>
Sounds like we may have to rename ISON to be the Bummer Comet of the Century...
Dangit.
Rick Henderson
From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@...
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:57 AM
To: !_askc
Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: [SLASdialogs] Comet ISON -recent Observation from Alan Hale
Thought this was interesting from the St Louis Astronomical Society yahoo group.......
-Scott
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From: "mark jones" <mjones4106@...>
To: SLASdialogs@yahoogroups.com, STLAstronomy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 7:04:35 AM
Subject: [SLASdialogs] Comet ISON -recent Observation
Alan Hale the co-discoverer of Hale-Bopp and an experienced comet observer has made the following observation of ISON. Our next opportunity to see ISON clearly will be after the Moon leaves the morning sky. Start looking Thursday or Friday morning
Alan Hale:
"C/2012 S1: October 27.46: m1=10.3, 3.5' coma (41 cm reflector). This is almost a full magnitude brighter than what I was seeing earlier this month, however, when I factor in the distances involved, I find that almost all of this brightening is due to the decreased distance from Earth; the comet is only about 0.1 magnitude brighter than it was two weeks ago once I subtract the contribution due to the smaller geocentric distance. Furthermore, if you'll recall the brief analysis I posted then, the comet's heliocentric magnitude is now similar to what I was measuring for C/2010 X1 at a similar heliocentric distance, and is fainter than what comets C/2009 R1, C/1999 S4, and C/1988 P1 (none of which survived perihelion) were exhibiting at a similar heliocentric distance. Also, despite the rather impressive appearance it has been exhibiting on recent CCD images I've seen, visually the comet seems rather pale and vague; the central condensed region is definitely still there (overall DC ~3-4) but the overall visual appearance just seems "weak." If I were a betting man, I think I would have to bet on "bust," at least based upon what I'm seeing thus far. "
Thank you guys for keeping me up to speed on ISON. I have a strong feeling that I passed that comet numerous times through my telescope sweeps and saw the fuzzy star that Dave mentioned and didn't recognize it as a comet without the expected tail. However I will keep trying! Clear Skies, Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
We'll just have to see how it plays out. During this coming weekend we should see what changes have happened. -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 11:18:12 AM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Fwd: [SLASdialogs] Comet ISON -recent Observation from Alan Hale Sounds like we may have to rename ISON to be the Bummer Comet of the Century... Dangit. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:57 AM To: !_askc Subject: [ASKC] Fwd: [SLASdialogs] Comet ISON -recent Observation from Alan Hale Thought this was interesting from the St Louis Astronomical Society yahoo group....... -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark jones" < mjones4106@... > To: SLASdialogs@yahoogroups.com , STLAstronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 7:04:35 AM Subject: [SLASdialogs] Comet ISON -recent Observation Alan Hale the co-discoverer of Hale-Bopp and an experienced comet observer has made the following observation of ISON. Our next opportunity to see ISON clearly will be after the Moon leaves the morning sky. Start looking Thursday or Friday morning Alan Hale: "C/2012 S1: October 27.46: m1=10.3, 3.5' coma (41 cm reflector). This is almost a full magnitude brighter than what I was seeing earlier this month, however, when I factor in the distances involved, I find that almost all of this brightening is due to the decreased distance from Earth; the comet is only about 0.1 magnitude brighter than it was two weeks ago once I subtract the contribution due to the smaller geocentric distance. Furthermore, if you'll recall the brief analysis I posted then, the comet's heliocentric magnitude is now similar to what I was measuring for C/2010 X1 at a similar heliocentric distance, and is fainter than what comets C/2009 R1, C/1999 S4, and C/1988 P1 (none of which survived perihelion) were exhibiting at a similar heliocentric distance. Also, despite the rather impressive appearance it has been exhibiting on recent CCD images I've seen, visually the comet seems rather pale and vague; the central condensed region is definitely still there (overall DC ~3-4) but the overall visual appearance just seems "weak." If I were a betting man, I think I would have to bet on "bust," at least based upon what I'm seeing thus far. "
I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission) Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond to the schools. Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events? Sent via Gmail from David Young
Hi all, I have a couple of volunteers lined up for next Thursday, but as this may be a big crowd it would be nice to have at least two more. If you are interested and can bring a telescope please let me know. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and you would need to arrive at the zoo between 5:30 and 6:00. I will need to make a decision by this Thursday as to whether we do the event or not. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Interested and can bring a scope.
David Neuenschwander
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From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:05 am
Subject: [ASKC] One more request for the KC Zoo event, Thursday, November 7th
Hi all,
I have a couple of volunteers lined up for next Thursday, but as this may be a big crowd it would be nice to have at least two more.
If you are interested and can bring a telescope please let me know. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and you would need to arrive at the zoo between 5:30 and 6:00.
I will need to make a decision by this Thursday as to whether we do the event or not.
Thanks.
Rick Henderson
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Brookwood called here first, they really want the StarLab. Of course the real thing in a telescope is better! Thursday evenings work for me for now, completely unsure how it will be at the end of January. I especially hate to refuse these science nights at grade schools. The youngsters can sometimes be a handful but they're KIDS being normal on special and fun off-hours. If it's any incentive, Trailwood feeds us.
I volunteer for both nights. The usual suspects are a special and fun bunch in their own right. Could this description fit you, too?
David Neuenschwander
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To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 29, 2013 10:50 pm
Subject: [ASKC] school science nights
I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission)
Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond to the schools.
Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events?
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The dreaded theatre tickets coincide again. On Oct 30, 2013 12:05 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > ** > > > Hi all,**** > > ** ** > > I have a couple of volunteers lined up for next Thursday, but as this may > be a big crowd it would be nice to have at least two more.**** > > ** ** > > If you are interested and can bring a telescope please let me know. The > event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and you would need to arrive at the zoo > between 5:30 and 6:00.**** > > ** ** > > I will need to make a decision by this Thursday as to whether we do the > event or not.**** > > ** ** > > Thanks.**** > > > Rick Henderson**** > >
I'll put you on the calendar but I'll need a few more volunteers before I reply to the schools. Thanks! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 6:43 AM, scidav87@... <scidav87@...> wrote: > ** > > > My wife and I would love to go! Can bring our scope, meteorites, and info > about the club. > > Dave Stewart > > From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. > > > ----- Reply message ----- > From: "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> > To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Subject: [ASKC] school science nights > Date: Tue, Oct 29, 2013 10:50 pm > > > I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their > math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood > 1-30-14 103rd and Mission) > Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to > them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there > may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond > to the schools. > > Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events? > > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > >
Yeah, I'm often one of the usual suspects. I'll put you down for both nights. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 6:50 AM, David Neuenschwander < david9660@...> wrote: > ** > > > Brookwood called here first, they really want the StarLab. Of course the > real thing in a telescope is better! Thursday evenings work for me for now, > completely unsure how it will be at the end of January. I especially hate > to refuse these science nights at grade schools. The youngsters can > sometimes be a handful but they're KIDS being normal on special and fun > off-hours. If it's any incentive, Trailwood feeds us. > > I volunteer for both nights. The usual suspects are a special and fun > bunch in their own right. Could this description fit you, too? > > David Neuenschwander > > > -----Original Message----- > From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> > To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tue, Oct 29, 2013 10:50 pm > Subject: [ASKC] school science nights > > > I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in > their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and > Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission) > Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to > them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there > may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond > to the schools. > > Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events? > > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > >
Thanks, David. I'll keep you posted. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:27 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] One more request for the KC Zoo event, Thursday, November 7th Interested and can bring a scope. David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:05 am Subject: [ASKC] One more request for the KC Zoo event, Thursday, November 7th Hi all, I have a couple of volunteers lined up for next Thursday, but as this may be a big crowd it would be nice to have at least two more. If you are interested and can bring a telescope please let me know. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and you would need to arrive at the zoo between 5:30 and 6:00. I will need to make a decision by this Thursday as to whether we do the event or not. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Thanks, Dave. I still have you both on the list and will let everyone know by tomorrow. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of scidav87@... Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:46 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] One more request for the KC Zoo event, Thursday, November 7th My wife and I are are still free to go. Dave Stewart From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] One more request for the KC Zoo event, Thursday, November 7th Date: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:05 am Hi all, I have a couple of volunteers lined up for next Thursday, but as this may be a big crowd it would be nice to have at least two more. If you are interested and can bring a telescope please let me know. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and you would need to arrive at the zoo between 5:30 and 6:00. I will need to make a decision by this Thursday as to whether we do the event or not. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Yep, culture is a dangerous thing to let loose. Have fun! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 9:09 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] One more request for the KC Zoo event, Thursday, November 7th The dreaded theatre tickets coincide again. On Oct 30, 2013 12:05 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi all, I have a couple of volunteers lined up for next Thursday, but as this may be a big crowd it would be nice to have at least two more. If you are interested and can bring a telescope please let me know. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and you would need to arrive at the zoo between 5:30 and 6:00. I will need to make a decision by this Thursday as to whether we do the event or not. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Unfortunately, I am teaching nights for the next two months so my job has screwed up, among other things, pretty much anything I want to do on a week night. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:51 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] school science nights Brookwood called here first, they really want the StarLab. Of course the real thing in a telescope is better! Thursday evenings work for me for now, completely unsure how it will be at the end of January. I especially hate to refuse these science nights at grade schools. The youngsters can sometimes be a handful but they're KIDS being normal on special and fun off-hours. If it's any incentive, Trailwood feeds us. I volunteer for both nights. The usual suspects are a special and fun bunch in their own right. Could this description fit you, too? David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, Oct 29, 2013 10:50 pm Subject: [ASKC] school science nights I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission) Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond to the schools. Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events? Sent via Gmail from David Young
I can help out on those two school nights. I haven't done one of these things before, though, so some guidance from the others involved will be required! Thanks, Dave On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:11 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Unfortunately, I am teaching nights for the next two months so my job has screwed up, among other things, pretty much anything I want to do on a week night. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:51 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] school science nights Brookwood called here first, they really want the StarLab. Of course the real thing in a telescope is better! Thursday evenings work for me for now, completely unsure how it will be at the end of January. I especially hate to refuse these science nights at grade schools. The youngsters can sometimes be a handful but they're KIDS being normal on special and fun off-hours. If it's any incentive, Trailwood feeds us. I volunteer for both nights. The usual suspects are a special and fun bunch in their own right. Could this description fit you, too? David Neuenschwander -----Original Message----- From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tue, Oct 29, 2013 10:50 pm Subject: [ASKC] school science nights I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission) Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond to the schools. Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events? Sent via Gmail from David Young
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I could help with both of those nights with pictures and video. Didn't see the dates but they are just minutes from my house so it should work.
Dave Lane
---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Dave,
The school nights are alot of fun. If you have any "props" to bring out, anything helps such as pictures, star maps, meteorites or anything space related. Even model rockets would be neat.
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From: "David Kirsch" <davekirsch@...>
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Subject: [ASKC] school science nights
Date: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 10:30 am
I can help out on those two school nights. I haven't done one of these things before, though, so some guidance from the others involved will be required!
Thanks,
Dave
On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:11 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote:
Unfortunately, I am teaching nights for the next two months so my job has screwed up, among other things, pretty much anything I want to do on a week night.
Rick Henderson
From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Neuenschwander
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 6:51 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] school science nights
Brookwood called here first, they really want the StarLab. Of course the real thing in a telescope is better! Thursday evenings work for me for now, completely unsure how it will be at the end of January. I especially hate to refuse these science nights at grade schools. The youngsters can sometimes be a handful but they're KIDS being normal on special and fun off-hours. If it's any incentive, Trailwood feeds us.
I volunteer for both nights. The usual suspects are a special and fun bunch in their own right. Could this description fit you, too?
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: David Young <youngmdavid@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 29, 2013 10:50 pm
Subject: [ASKC] school science nights
I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission)
Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond to the schools.
Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events?
Sent via Gmail from David Young
Add me to the list. I will bring a scope. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 12:05 AM Subject: [ASKC] One more request for the KC Zoo event, Thursday, November 7th Hi all, I have a couple of volunteers lined up for next Thursday, but as this may be a big crowd it would be nice to have at least two more. If you are interested and can bring a telescope please let me know. The event runs from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and you would need to arrive at the zoo between 5:30 and 6:00. I will need to make a decision by this Thursday as to whether we do the event or not. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Sign me up for both schools. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@...m" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:50 PM Subject: [ASKC] school science nights I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission) Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond to the schools. Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events? Sent via Gmail from David Young
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Sadly, this article received national news today: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2012/11/30/sun-grazing-comets-as-the-trigger-for-electromagnetic-armageddon/ Anyone ever seen this one before? I see a page contradicting the hoax but am worried at how it ran in Forbes, dripping with horror of Armageddon but not even an inkling of what the mechanism is which would associate a sun grazing comet with solar flares. ... worried Jen Dudley Winter - Owner, ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org
Hello ASKC, For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. Clear skies, Gary Pittman
As displayed at the General Meeting this past Saturday night. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: "yrag1919@..." <yrag1919@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:01 PM Subject: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars Hello ASKC, For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Thanks Joe. I ended up not being able to attend the meeting. Gary On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > ** > > > As displayed at the General Meeting this past Saturday night. > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > *From:* "yrag1919@..." <yrag1919@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:01 PM > *Subject:* [ASKC] 2014 Calendars > > > Hello ASKC, > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Apparently there are no science requirements to earn a degree in journalism. The media are like a pond full of hungry carp, and every time an astro event comes along, it is like tossing the carp a tiny dough ball. Terms such as "...once in a thousand years," and "...once in a lifetime" are tossed about like confetti on New Years. Pay them no mind. We understand that our existence is one such event after another, and we savor each one, not needing them to point out which are important. News archives are full of superlatives used each time a junior researcher contacts a reporter. These accounts are great to read for amusement. Comet pills, anyone? > On Oct 30, 2013, at 2:16 PM, ICSTARS <comments@...> wrote: > > > > Sadly, this article received national news today: > http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2012/11/30/sun-grazing-comets-as-the-trigger-for-electromagnetic-armageddon/ > > Anyone ever seen this one before? > > I see a page contradicting the hoax but am worried at how it ran in Forbes, dripping with horror of Armageddon but not even an inkling of what the mechanism is which would associate a sun grazing comet with solar flares. > > ... worried > > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > > Owner, > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > > >
Ya wanna put a note in the CM? Its about to go out into cyberspace in the next day or so. On Oct 30, 2013 3:18 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > ** > > > Thanks Joe. I ended up not being able to attend the meeting. > > Gary > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> As displayed at the General Meeting this past Saturday night. >> >> Joe >> >> >> _______________________________________________________________________________ >> Joseph S. Wright >> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC >> Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City >> Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather >> S.T.E.M. Specialist >> >> *From:* "yrag1919@..." <yrag1919@...> >> *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:01 PM >> *Subject:* [ASKC] 2014 Calendars >> >> >> Hello ASKC, >> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >> the hands of many ASKC members. >> >> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of >> years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >> >> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >> >> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding >> version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >> >> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if >> we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. >> Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you >> want. Ill put you on the list. >> >> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to >> mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This >> doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this >> whether or not you want to place an order. >> >> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach >> me. >> >> Clear skies, >> >> Gary Pittman >> >> >> > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > >
You bet! That would be good. Thanks David. Did you get my money for the RASC handbook yet? Gary On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > ** > > > Ya wanna put a note in the CM? Its about to go out into cyberspace in the > next day or so. > On Oct 30, 2013 3:18 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Thanks Joe. I ended up not being able to attend the meeting. >> >> Gary >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> As displayed at the General Meeting this past Saturday night. >>> >>> Joe >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________________________________________ >>> Joseph S. Wright >>> Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >>> Office (913) 208-0924 >>> Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC >>> Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City >>> Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather >>> S.T.E.M. Specialist >>> >>> *From:* "yrag1919@..." <yrag1919@...> >>> *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:01 PM >>> *Subject:* [ASKC] 2014 Calendars >>> >>> >>> Hello ASKC, >>> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >>> the hands of many ASKC members. >>> >>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of >>> years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>> >>> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >>> >>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding >>> version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >>> >>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) >>> if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of >>> calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of >>> calendar you want. Ill put you on the list. >>> >>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need >>> to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >>> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. >>> This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read >>> this whether or not you want to place an order. >>> >>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to >>> reach me. >>> >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> Gary Pittman >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Clear skies, >> >> Gary Pittman >> >> > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Whoa, George!! Don't confuse journalists with public relations wonks, spin doctors and bad researchers. JOURNALISTS check sources (more than one) and maintain editorial integrity. It does concern me that there was a lot of "spin" in the Forbes article that could lead the casual reader to conclusions not actually stated in the article. As always, we need to really read and consider what is posted on the 'net, no matter the quality of the source publication. There is a lot of empty space to fill daily on every site. Marcia On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:27 PM, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > ** > > > Apparently there are no science requirements to earn a degree in > journalism. The media are like a pond full of hungry carp, and every time > an astro event comes along, it is like tossing the carp a tiny dough ball. > > Terms such as "...once in a thousand years," and "...once in a lifetime" > are tossed about like confetti on New Years. Pay them no mind. We > understand that our existence is one such event after another, and we savor > each one, not needing them to point out which are important. > > News archives are full of superlatives used each time a junior researcher > contacts a reporter. These accounts are great to read for amusement. > Comet pills, anyone? > > > > On Oct 30, 2013, at 2:16 PM, ICSTARS <comments@...> wrote: > > Sadly, this article received national news today: > http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2012/11/30/sun-grazing-comets-as-the-trigger-for-electromagnetic-armageddon/ > > Anyone ever seen this one before? > > I see a page contradicting the hoax but am worried at how it ran in > Forbes, dripping with horror of Armageddon but not even an inkling of what > the mechanism is which would associate a sun grazing comet with solar > flares. > > ... worried > > > **** > > Jen Dudley Winter - > > > Owner, > ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com > <http://www.icstars.com/>Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com<http://www.daystarfilters.com/> > Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com > <http://www.moonglowtech.com/>StarGarden Foundation - > www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > <http://www.stargardenfoundation.org/> > > >
Gary I will take one of each On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote: > ** > > > Hello ASKC, > > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > >
OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. Gary On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...> wrote: > ** > > > Gary I will take one of each > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Hello ASKC, >> >> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >> the hands of many ASKC members. >> >> >> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of >> years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >> >> >> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >> >> >> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding >> version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >> >> >> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if >> we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. >> Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you >> want. Ill put you on the list. >> >> >> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to >> mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This >> doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this >> whether or not you want to place an order. >> >> >> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach >> me. >> >> >> Clear skies, >> >> >> >> Gary Pittman >> >> > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I can do both. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I have a couple of requests from schools asking us to participate in their math and science nights. Trailwood 1-23-14(95th and Nall) and Brookwood 1-30-14 103rd and Mission) Considering the general lack of enthusiasm lately I haven't responded to them. I don't want to assume the usual suspects will be available and there may not be any new volunteers. If a couple of people step up I'll respond to the schools. Anyone care to volunteer for one or both of these events? Sent via Gmail from David Young
Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hello ASKC, For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Gary, Ill take one of each. Dick T
From: Gary Pittman
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 8:45 PM
To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars
OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names.
Gary
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@gmail.com> wrote:
Gary I will take one of each
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote:
Hello ASKC,
For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the hands of many ASKC members.
I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years.
Ive agreed to take the job back this year.
The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version.
By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. Ill put you on the list.
I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order.
A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me.
Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
--
Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
Marcia, glad to see you read my thoughts, but notice I mentioned "junior researcher." In addition, the public cannot discern between genuine news journalists and others with access to printed or broadcast media. Indeed, there are far too many professional spin doctors and PR people inserting biased views into the information river that engulfs us each day. Few have the time or education to sort it out. It is changing how we live. It sells pet rocks and makes people famous. Kardashian? And it elects politicians. > On Oct 30, 2013, at 6:26 PM, Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> wrote: > > > > Whoa, George!! Don't confuse journalists with public relations wonks, spin doctors and bad researchers. JOURNALISTS check sources (more than one) and maintain editorial integrity. It does concern me that there was a lot of "spin" in the Forbes article that could lead the casual reader to conclusions not actually stated in the article. As always, we need to really read and consider what is posted on the 'net, no matter the quality of the source publication. There is a lot of empty space to fill daily on every site. > Marcia > > > >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:27 PM, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: >> >> Apparently there are no science requirements to earn a degree in journalism. The media are like a pond full of hungry carp, and every time an astro event comes along, it is like tossing the carp a tiny dough ball. >> >> Terms such as "...once in a thousand years," and "...once in a lifetime" are tossed about like confetti on New Years. Pay them no mind. We understand that our existence is one such event after another, and we savor each one, not needing them to point out which are important. >> >> News archives are full of superlatives used each time a junior researcher contacts a reporter. These accounts are great to read for amusement. Comet pills, anyone? >> >> >> >>> On Oct 30, 2013, at 2:16 PM, ICSTARS <comments@...> wrote: >>> >>> Sadly, this article received national news today: >>> http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2012/11/30/sun-grazing-comets-as-the-trigger-for-electromagnetic-armageddon/ >>> >>> Anyone ever seen this one before? >>> >>> I see a page contradicting the hoax but am worried at how it ran in Forbes, dripping with horror of Armageddon but not even an inkling of what the mechanism is which would associate a sun grazing comet with solar flares. >>> >>> ... worried >>> >>> >>> Jen Dudley Winter - >>> >>> >>> Owner, >>> ICSTARS.COM - www.ICSTARS.com >>> Daystar Filters - www.DayStarFilters.com >>> Moonglow Technologies - www.Moonglowtech.com >>> StarGarden Foundation - www.StarGardenFoundation.org > > > >
Sorry Gary It's Steve KIng On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > ** > > > OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you > are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. > > Gary > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Gary I will take one of each >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> Hello ASKC, >>> >>> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >>> the hands of many ASKC members. >>> >>> >>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of >>> years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>> >>> >>> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >>> >>> >>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding >>> version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >>> >>> >>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) >>> if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of >>> calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of >>> calendar you want. Ill put you on the list. >>> >>> >>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need >>> to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >>> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. >>> This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read >>> this whether or not you want to place an order. >>> >>> >>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to >>> reach me. >>> >>> >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Pittman >>> >>> >> > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > >
OK, I've got you down Dick. On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 11:33 PM, RCT <dtrent@...> wrote: > ** > > > Gary, Ill take one of each. Dick T > > *From:* Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2013 8:45 PM > *To:* mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars > > > > OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you > are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. > > Gary > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> Gary I will take one of each >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> Hello ASKC, >>> >>> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >>> the hands of many ASKC members. >>> >>> >>> >>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of >>> years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>> >>> >>> >>> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >>> >>> >>> >>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding >>> version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >>> >>> >>> >>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) >>> if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of >>> calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of >>> calendar you want. Ill put you on the list. >>> >>> >>> >>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need >>> to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >>> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. >>> This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read >>> this whether or not you want to place an order. >>> >>> >>> >>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to >>> reach me. >>> >>> >>> >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Pittman >>> >> >> > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
LIke starman, alehman, I'll put you down as soon as you tell me your name. On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM, <alehman@...> wrote: > ** > > > Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Hello ASKC, > > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Thanks Steve, I've got you. Gary On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:50 AM, starman621od . <kings621@...> wrote: > ** > > > Sorry Gary It's Steve KIng > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you >> are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. >> >> Gary >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> >>> Gary I will take one of each >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >>> >>>> ** >>>> >>>> >>>> Hello ASKC, >>>> >>>> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >>>> the hands of many ASKC members. >>>> >>>> >>>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of >>>> years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>>> >>>> >>>> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >>>> >>>> >>>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding >>>> version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >>>> >>>> >>>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) >>>> if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of >>>> calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of >>>> calendar you want. Ill put you on the list. >>>> >>>> >>>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need >>>> to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >>>> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. >>>> This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read >>>> this whether or not you want to place an order. >>>> >>>> >>>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to >>>> reach me. >>>> >>>> >>>> Clear skies, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Gary Pittman >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Clear skies, >> >> Gary Pittman >> >> > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I'll take 4 of the wall version. Going to give 3 of them to my grandchildren. They like the pictures and it's a good way of keeping them interested. If anyone has grandchildren, nieces, nephews, ect, it's a nice supplement to birthdays and Xmas and a good way to get them interested. The check is in the mail Gary. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> To: "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] RE: 2014 Calendars LIke starman, alehman, I'll put you down as soon as you tell me your name. On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM, <alehman@...> wrote: > >Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! > > > >---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > >Hello ASKC, >For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. > > >I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > >I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. > > >The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > >By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. > > >I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. > > >A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. > > >Clear skies, > >Gary Pittman -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
This just came in and I thought I would pass it along to any teachers. Joe Hi! A couple of items have crossed my desk this week: the Student Planetary Investigators and the LPI Summer Internship: Lunar Student Planetary Investigators How would you like your students gain real-world experience while conducting authentic scientific research on a NASA mission project, all from the comforts of your classroom or even home? The Student Planetary Investigators program is waiting for your participation! The Student Planetary Investigator (PI) Program was created by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Space Department Education and Public Outreach office with support from NASA mission and instrument science and engineering teams. Student teams will have the opportunity to explore the moon in new and exciting ways! From analyzing future landing sites, to exploring craters for possible water, or to just simply conduct geologic research about the moon, your students will gain valuable experience through the Student PI program! The program is free and open to teams of students across the country, high school through college. Student PI provides students with authentic research experiences in the classroom. The program is conducted via distance learning technologies and is designed to provide maximum flexibility for student teams while they work directly with NASA mission scientists. Live sessions are mostly conducted during after school hours; the sessions are archived for teams that wish to watch at alternate times. Students communicate regularly with peers and science team members through live sessions and an online bulletin boardthat is moderated by the Student PI Program manager. The Student PI Program focuses on the Mini-RF instrument. 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Please note that due to security issues, citizens of U.S. State Department Designated Countries (see link under “ECP Notices” at http://oiir.hq.nasa.gov/nasaecp/) are not eligible. Applicants will be considered for appointment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap status, or other nonmerit factors. Selection is based on (1) scholarship, curriculum, and experience; (2) career objectives and scientific interest; and (3) match of interest of applicant with available research projects. Applications are only accepted via the electronic application form found at the LPI’s Summer Intern Program website: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern Faculty members: Please pass this information on to any of your students who might be interested. Contact: Claudia Quintana Phone: 281-486-2159 E-mail: internprogram@... The LPI is located near Johnson Space Center, on the south side of Houston, Texas, and is operated by the Universities Space Research Association under a cooperative agreement with the Science Mission Directorate of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)s. The LPI provides, on NASA’s behalf, leadership in the scientific community for research in lunar, planetary, and solar system sciences, and linkage with related terrestrial programs. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Thank you James, I've got you down. Gary On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 10:29 AM, james carothers <cwhocares40@... > wrote: > ** > > > I'll take 4 of the wall version. Going to give 3 of them to my > grandchildren. They like the pictures and it's a good way of keeping them > interested. If anyone has grandchildren, nieces, nephews, ect, it's a nice > supplement to birthdays and Xmas and a good way to get them interested. > The check is in the mail Gary. > > > Jim & Laura Carothers > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > *To:* "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:43 AM > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] RE: 2014 Calendars > > > LIke starman, alehman, I'll put you down as soon as you tell me your name. > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM, <alehman@...> wrote: > > ** > > Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Hello ASKC, > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Gary:
Check for a large wall calendar will go out in tomorrows mail. Thanks for heading this up,
Jim
From: Gary Pittman
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:11 AM
To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars
Thanks Steve, I've got you.
Gary
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:50 AM, starman621od . <kings621@...> wrote:
Sorry Gary It's Steve KIng
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote:
OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names.
Gary
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...> wrote:
Gary I will take one of each
On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote:
Hello ASKC,
For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the hands of many ASKC members.
I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years.
Ive agreed to take the job back this year.
The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version.
By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. Ill put you on the list.
I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order.
A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me.
Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
--
Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
--
Clear skies,
Gary Pittman
OK Jim, I've got you down. Thanks. Gary On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: > ** > > > Gary: > > Check for a large wall calendar will go out in tomorrows mail. Thanks for > heading this up, > > Jim > > *From:* Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:11 AM > *To:* mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars > > > > Thanks Steve, I've got you. > > Gary > > > On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:50 AM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: > >> ** >> >> Sorry Gary It's Steve KIng >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> ** >>> >>> OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who >>> you are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. >>> >>> Gary >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: >>> >>>> ** >>>> >>>> Gary I will take one of each >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >>>> >>>>> ** >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hello ASKC, >>>>> >>>>> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >>>>> the hands of many ASKC members. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot >>>>> of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 >>>>> folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging >>>>> version. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) >>>>> if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of >>>>> calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of >>>>> calendar you want. Ill put you on the list. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need >>>>> to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >>>>> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. >>>>> This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read >>>>> this whether or not you want to place an order. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to >>>>> reach me. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Clear skies, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Gary Pittman >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> Gary Pittman >>> >> >> > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Who's going out to the DSS this weekend for New Moon? I'll be out there later this afternoon. With all the rain we've gotten in the last couple days, just a reminder that you need to check the field before driving out. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
I'm going to open the Warko for a few hours tonight to see how many late comers for extra credit and public show up. I'll be in 403 until time to open at 7pm. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Yes, you can be the proud owner of a free slide projector. You say they are archaic, I say they have a niche'. Do you do outreach? Do you have $1,100 for a computer projector? Do you like to just turn on a switch and it works? Do you teach optics and light? Then indeed you need one. Let me know. WE use one at the Warko with astronomy slides and it is popular with the visitors. WE use one at our monthly Girl Scout astronomy program when teaching how light travels, how images are formed, how the eye, camera and telescope works. Act now and get two for the price of one, half free each. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Well actually they must not have had the rain we did up in the city. Or maybe it was so dry that the ground sucked it up. Field is damp, but solid and not squishy. No standing water anywhere. Gravel roads were good and I even kicked up a little dust. Getting a very light sprinkle now at 12:07, hardly anything. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 11:56:29 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] DSS this weekend Who's going out to the DSS this weekend for New Moon? I'll be out there later this afternoon. With all the rain we've gotten in the last couple days, just a reminder that you need to check the field before driving out. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
Sorry Gray - Alan Lehman. You should be getting a check soon. Thanks. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: LIke starman, alehman, I'll put you down as soon as you tell me your name. On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM, <alehman@... mailto:alehman@...> wrote: Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com mailto:askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hello ASKC, For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. Clear skies, Gary Pittman -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I received your check today Mr. Carothers. Thank you. Gary Pittman On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 10:29 AM, james carothers <cwhocares40@... > wrote: > ** > > > I'll take 4 of the wall version. Going to give 3 of them to my > grandchildren. They like the pictures and it's a good way of keeping them > interested. If anyone has grandchildren, nieces, nephews, ect, it's a nice > supplement to birthdays and Xmas and a good way to get them interested. > The check is in the mail Gary. > > > Jim & Laura Carothers > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com> > *To:* "mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:43 AM > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] RE: 2014 Calendars > > > LIke starman, alehman, I'll put you down as soon as you tell me your name. > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM, <alehman@...> wrote: > > ** > > Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Hello ASKC, > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I've got you Alan. Thanks. Gary Pittman On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 12:31 PM, <alehman@...> wrote: > ** > > > Sorry Gray - Alan Lehman. You should be getting a check soon. Thanks. > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > LIke starman, alehman, I'll put you down as soon as you tell me your name. > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM, <alehman@...> wrote: > > ** > > > Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Hello ASKC, > > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Any care to open Powell for a two person group tomorrow night?
Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ...Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ...Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint� Now Network from my BlackBerry� ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ....Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! .... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's now bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to fade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the 7th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ....Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! .... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
David, I'm a little confused by this message. Gary Martin and I are already hosting a scout group that is on the calendar for Saturday night, Nov 2. Although the contact has not yet responded to Gary's emails (we had no phone number), we will be at Powell and anticipating the group. Doug Spalding ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Any care to open Powell for a two person group tomorrow night?
The guy called late Friday afternoon. I told him we were booked up and he asked if he could come down at 11:00. I was pretty sure we wouldn't get a volunteer but I told him I would ask. I knew the scouts would be out by then at the latest. He hasn't called back and there hasn't been a volunteer so he'll have to wait until next year. Maybe he will plan ahead a bit further. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 8:08 AM, <boilerhawk@...> wrote: > > > David, > > > I'm a little confused by this message. Gary Martin and I are already > hosting a scout group that is on the calendar for Saturday night, Nov 2. > Although the contact has not yet responded to Gary's emails (we had no > phone number), we will be at Powell and anticipating the group. > > > Doug Spalding > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Any care to open Powell for a two person group tomorrow night? > > >
Hi Doug, Wondering if you'd tell me how fast you shoot each light frame. Does it matter? Thanks. Keith Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
The dome is stuck at approximately 80 degrees. Roger At 09:38 2013-11-02, you wrote: > > >The guy called late Friday afternoon. I told him >we were booked up and he asked if he could come >down at 11:00. I was pretty sure we wouldn't get >a volunteer but I told him I would ask. I knew >the scouts would be out by then at the latest. >He hasn't called back and there hasn't been a >volunteer so he'll have to wait until next year. >Maybe he will plan ahead a bit further. > >Sent via Gmail from David Young > > >On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 8:08 AM, ><<mailto:boilerhawk@...>boilerhawk@...m> wrote: > > >David, > > >I'm a little confused by this message. Gary >Martin and I are already hosting a scout group >that is on the calendar for Saturday night, Nov >2. Although the contact has not yet responded to >Gary's emails (we had no phone number), we will >be at Powell and anticipating the group. > > >Doug Spalding > > >---In ><mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com>ASKC@yahoogroups.com, ><<mailto:askc@yahoogroups.com>askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > >Any care to open Powell for a two person group tomorrow night? > > >
Scott, I will be down tonight with my brother Chuck. See you then! Gene Williams
The deal fell through due to lack of funds on the buyer's part, so the scope is still for sale. Details are on Cloudynights. Price is $3699 on Cloudynights, but ASKC members can have it for $3500. Gene Williams
Anyone out there have a valid email or phone number for David Preston/Debbie Harrelson? The email I have bounces and the phone number in last year's directory is a pharmacy. They didn't make this year's directory. Sent via Gmail from David Young
3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much like M13 appears in binos. ...Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but its dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely discernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never can tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly brighter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen before, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this just recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 different comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours documenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years old. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's now bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to fade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the 7th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ....Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! .... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
This is the address I have David. I haven't had occasion to use it for a while. dpreston42 at hotmail dot com. Clear skies, Gary On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 1:11 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > Anyone out there have a valid email or phone number for David > Preston/Debbie Harrelson? The email I have bounces and the phone number in > last year's directory is a pharmacy. They didn't make this year's directory. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@... -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@...m> Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in levation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much ike M13 appears in binos. ...Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but ts dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. t isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely iscernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in agnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The entral region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, elescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It ay just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never an tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the orizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but arger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly righter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen efore, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always unting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's omet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ver since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated agnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, hereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this ust recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 ifferent comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was nitially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better han usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft reeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between idnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was ctually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a uge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of his before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours ocumenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! ell at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this everal times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my cope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know hat you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years ld. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 cres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@... ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's ow bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude .0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to ade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@... ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in issouri! ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 o: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and igured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear kies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@... ent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM o: askc ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the E. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ....Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@... ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and aCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! .... 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LIGHT FRAMES: Keith, the duration of exposure depends on which camera I am using. I try to get the histogram off of the left side of the graph so it is centered or centered-left. Typically I am around 1 second for my SBIG ST-8300. Doug ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Hi Doug, Wondering if you'd tell me how fast you shoot each light frame. Does it matter? Thanks. Keith Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android From: boilerhawk@... <boilerhawk@...>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: [ASKC] RE: Saturday Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:08:37 PM David, I'm a little confused by this message. Gary Martin and I are already hosting a scout group that is on the calendar for Saturday night, Nov 2. Although the contact has not yet responded to Gary's emails (we had no phone number), we will be at Powell and anticipating the group. Doug Spalding ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Any care to open Powell for a two person group tomorrow night?
I got your check today Jim. Thank you. Gary Pittman On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM, Jim Ketchum <suenjim@...> wrote: > > > Gary: > > Check for a large wall calendar will go out in tomorrows mail. Thanks for > heading this up, > > Jim > > *From:* Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > *Sent:* Thursday, October 31, 2013 9:11 AM > *To:* mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars > > > > Thanks Steve, I've got you. > > Gary > > > On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:50 AM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: > >> >> Sorry Gary It's Steve KIng >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> >>> OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who >>> you are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. >>> >>> Gary >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Gary I will take one of each >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hello ASKC, >>>>> >>>>> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >>>>> the hands of many ASKC members. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot >>>>> of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 >>>>> folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging >>>>> version. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) >>>>> if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of >>>>> calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of >>>>> calendar you want. Ill put you on the list. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need >>>>> to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >>>>> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. >>>>> This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read >>>>> this whether or not you want to place an order. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to >>>>> reach me. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Clear skies, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Gary Pittman >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> Gary Pittman >>> >> >> > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
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That is a good email address. Carroll Iorg On Nov 2, 2013 2:22 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > This is the address I have David. I haven't had occasion to use it for a > while. > > dpreston42 at hotmail dot com. > > Clear skies, > > Gary > > > On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 1:11 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> >> >> Anyone out there have a valid email or phone number for David >> Preston/Debbie Harrelson? The email I have bounces and the phone number in >> last year's directory is a pharmacy. They didn't make this year's directory. >> Sent via Gmail from David Young >> >> > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > >
Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: David Stewart <scidav87@aol.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in levation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much ike M13 appears in binos. ...Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but ts dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. t isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely iscernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in agnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The entral region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, elescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It ay just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never an tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the orizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but arger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly righter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen efore, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always unting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's omet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ver since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated agnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, hereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this ust recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 ifferent comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was nitially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better han usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft reeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between idnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was ctually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a uge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of his before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours ocumenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! ell at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this everal times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my cope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know hat you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years ld. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 cres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's ow bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude .0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to ade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in issouri! ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 o: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and igured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear kies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM o: askc ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the E. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ....Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and aCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! .... 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I wish I could have gone down there tonight. Happy observing! Dan On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 5:05 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. > > Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. > > Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * David Stewart <scidav87@aol.com> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) > *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > > > Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, > lol. Amazing!!!!!!! > > David Stewart > scidav87@... > > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> > To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. > > Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in > elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. > > Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much > like M13 appears in binos. > > ....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. > > ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but > its dropping more as every day goes by. > > Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. > It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely > discernible. > > Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in > magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The > central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, > telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It > may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never > can tell. > > After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the > horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! > > Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but > larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly > brighter central region more distinct than ISON. > > I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen > before, but they always change month to month. > > If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always > hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's > Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them > ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated > magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, > whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this > just recently with Brewington!) > > So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 > different comets as of the HOASP. > > Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was > initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better > than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft > breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between > midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was > actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a > huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of > this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours > documenting it. > > It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! > Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this > several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my > scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know > that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years > old. > > Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 > acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! > > Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's > now bigger and brighter! > > Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude > 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to > fade. > > A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. > > Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the > 7th, and will continue to move ENE. > > From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! > > Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Wish u were here! > > From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in > Missouri! > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and > figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear > skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM > To: askc > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. > I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. > > I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! > > A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. > > Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the > SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. > > .....Weird! > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and > LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. > > A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. > > Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! > > ..... And there's running water! ;-) > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > >
Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: David Stewart <scidav87@aol.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in levation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much ike M13 appears in binos. ...Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but ts dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. t isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely iscernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in agnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The entral region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, elescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It ay just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never an tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the orizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but arger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly righter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen efore, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always unting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's omet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ver since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated agnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, hereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this ust recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 ifferent comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was nitially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better han usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft reeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between idnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was ctually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a uge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of his before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours ocumenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! ell at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this everal times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my cope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know hat you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years ld. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 cres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's ow bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude .0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to ade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in issouri! ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 o: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and igured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear kies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM o: askc ubject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the E. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ....Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- rom: s.kranz1@comcast.net ender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ate: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 o: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> eply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com ubject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and aCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! .... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott ent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links Individual Email | Traditional http://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/
Dome slips but has been moving fine all night. Best night I've had down here all year. Gary Martin
did the scout group show up? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 10:15 PM, <birdtunabear@...> wrote: > > > Dome slips but has been moving fine all night. Best night I've had down > here all year. Gary Martin > >
Yep nice evening down here, once I got here. When I left KC with my little trailer behind me at about 1:30, I thought I was doing ok. But about 12 miles north of the Butler exit on Hwy 71, I heard a rumble. At first I thought it was the wind. Then I thought it was an engine noise, but no funny lights were on the dash. Then it rumbled a little more, lower pitch, clearly from the back, the far back. I figured I better pull over. There was an exit coming up so I figured that was the place to check it. I signalled and started to slow down. I heard a grind and lookedout the side mirror and I saw something like a pen, no maybe a bolt go flying across the passing lane behind me. Then there was a kerflunk! and the left side of the trailer was much lower and dragging. No unusual pull or wrenching. Once I stopped and got out, I found the wheel, tire and all gone. No sign of it in the road behind me. The hub is missing three studs and there is a dent or a hole in the hub where it dragged on the hub a few hundred feet. Took until 5:00 until a flat bed tow truck showed up, but it was pretty sad to watch them winch it up and drag it onto the bed. My car seems fine. Was going to replace the axle this winter anyway, which would have required new hubs and wheels. Looks like I'll do that a little ahead of schedule. Turns out the tow service is a full service kind of place, mostly tires, but it looks like they might be the UHaul rep for the area, too. So that was some luck. I caught a few Messiers and a couple of double stars until my optics dewed up. May stay till morning to try for a comet or if I get too cold head back home in the next hour or so. Denise
I was able to locate comets Encke and Lovejoy in the 9x60 oberwerks this morning. Lovejoy was the brighter of the two. The sky location might have made Encke not seem as bright also. Although I am sure I pinned down the location, I couldn't see Ison with the binos from Archie. I looked at Ison a few mornings back with my 120mm refractor and it was just looked like a fuzzy star that would not come to a pinpoint focus at that time. Scott, is Ison getting brighter? ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <dennyzen@...> wrote: Yep nice evening down here, once I got here. When I left KC with my little trailer behind me at about 1:30, I thought I was doing ok. But about 12 miles north of the Butler exit on Hwy 71, I heard a rumble. At first I thought it was the wind. Then I thought it was an engine noise, but no funny lights were on the dash. Then it rumbled a little more, lower pitch, clearly from the back, the far back. I figured I better pull over. There was an exit coming up so I figured that was the place to check it. I signalled and started to slow down. I heard a grind and lookedout the side mirror and I saw something like a pen, no maybe a bolt go flying across the passing lane behind me. Then there was a kerflunk! and the left side of the trailer was much lower and dragging. No unusual pull or wrenching. Once I stopped and got out, I found the wheel, tire and all gone. No sign of it in the road behind me. The hub is missing three studs and there is a dent or a hole in the hub where it dragged on the hub a few hundred feet. Took until 5:00 until a flat bed tow truck showed up, but it was pretty sad to watch them winch it up and drag it onto the bed. My car seems fine. Was going to replace the axle this winter anyway, which would have required new hubs and wheels. Looks like I'll do that a little ahead of schedule. Turns out the tow service is a full service kind of place, mostly tires, but it looks like they might be the UHaul rep for the area, too. So that was some luck. I caught a few Messiers and a couple of double stars until my optics dewed up. May stay till morning to try for a comet or if I get too cold head back home in the next hour or so. Denise
Scott Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? Thanks Debi Denise, Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > > Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! > > At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! > > Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday > > Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. > > Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. > > Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: David Stewart <scidav87@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > > > Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! > > David Stewart > scidav87@... > > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> > To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. > > Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in > elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. > > Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much > like M13 appears in binos. > > ....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. > > ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but > its dropping more as every day goes by. > > Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. > It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely > discernible. > > Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in > magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The > central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, > telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It > may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never > can tell. > > After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the > horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! > > Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but > larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly > brighter central region more distinct than ISON. > > I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen > before, but they always change month to month. > > If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always > hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's > Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them > ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated > magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, > whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this > just recently with Brewington!) > > So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 > different comets as of the HOASP. > > Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was > initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better > than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft > breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between > midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was > actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a > huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of > this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours > documenting it. > > It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! > Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this > several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my > scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know > that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years > old. > > Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 > acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! > > Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's > now bigger and brighter! > > Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude > 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to > fade. > > A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. > > Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the > 7th, and will continue to move ENE. > > From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! > > Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Wish u were here! > > From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in > Missouri! > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and > figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear > skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM > To: askc > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. > I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. > > I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! > > A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. > > Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the > SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. > > .....Weird! > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and > LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. > > A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. > > Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! > > ..... And there's running water! ;-) > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > >
David, You were right with your suspicians. The Scout group didn't show up, but Gary and I took pictures of different objects with our DSLR cameras. I left shortly after midnight but Gary was still there. All systems worked pretty well although the telescope completely lost its position at one point and we had to do a realignment. It probably was caused by something we did. Doug S. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: did the scout group show up? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 10:15 PM, <birdtunabear@... mailto:birdtunabear@...> wrote: Dome slips but has been moving fine all night. Best night I've had down here all year. Gary Martin
Well, I only have the guys name and scout group number. I think I'll try to track him down and ask him for the $65 we passed up for a two person group who asked for the place Saturday night. Sorry you had a wild goose chase. A word to the wise for every keyholder, check the calendar early to see if you have a night on the schedule and get in touch. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 7:43 AM, <boilerhawk@...> wrote: > > > David, > > > You were right with your suspicians. The Scout group didn't show up, but > Gary and I took pictures of different objects with our DSLR cameras. I left > shortly after midnight but Gary was still there. All systems worked pretty > well although the telescope completely lost its position at one point and > we had to do a realignment. It probably was caused by something we did. > > > Doug S. > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > did the scout group show up? > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 10:15 PM, <birdtunabear@...> wrote: > > > > Dome slips but has been moving fine all night. Best night I've had down > here all year. Gary Martin > > > >
Mike Stewart was supposed to host a high school group tonight that I plan on helping with. Anyone have contact info for Mike? Tried his # from the directory and its an old #. Thanks
Tonight's group has cancelled.
mike.n0tu - gmail.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Is this the group that Mike said cancelled? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM, <scidav87@...> wrote: > > > Mike Stewart was supposed to host a high school group tonight that I plan > on helping with. Anyone have contact info for Mike? Tried his # from the > directory and its an old #. Thanks > >
phone number in directory is 913-745-8036 Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM, <scidav87@...> wrote: > > > Mike Stewart was supposed to host a high school group tonight that I plan > on helping with. Anyone have contact info for Mike? Tried his # from the > directory and its an old #. Thanks > >
I believe so. Mike S.tewart ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Is this the group that Mike said cancelled? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 10:22 AM, <scidav87@... mailto:scidav87@...> wrote: Mike Stewart was supposed to host a high school group tonight that I plan on helping with. Anyone have contact info for Mike? Tried his # from the directory and its an old #. Thanks
I accidentally erased a file on my I-phone. Is there a way to retrieve the file? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson
If there is a way I don't know what it might be. Take your phone to your carrier's place of business. If anyone can help you it should be them. Gary BTW, who is your carrier and do you get reception at the DSS. Scott Kranz says he has always been able to get a signal at DSS until this year and suddenly can no longer get it down there. I think he has Verizon or Sprint. Gary On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > > > I accidentally erased a file on my I-phone. Is there a way to retrieve the > file? > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I found this on You Tube. Didn't try it as I haven't lost any files. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DCi-xh7GlE Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@sbcglobal.net> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 3, 2013 5:44 PM Subject: [ASKC] I phone files. Off topic I accidentally erased a file on my I-phone. Is there a way to retrieve the file? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson
Thanks I'll try that Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson > On Nov 3, 2013, at 7:13 PM, james carothers <cwhocares40@...> wrote: > > I found this on You Tube. Didn't try it as I haven't lost any files. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DCi-xh7GlE > > > Jim & Laura Carothers > > From: Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, November 3, 2013 5:44 PM > Subject: [ASKC] I phone files. Off topic > > > I accidentally erased a file on my I-phone. Is there a way to retrieve the file? > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > >
I have Sprint. I haven't been down to the DSS LATELY BUT I did get signal everywhere on our property. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson > On Nov 3, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > If there is a way I don't know what it might be. Take your phone to your carrier's place of business. If anyone can help you it should be them. > > Gary > > BTW, who is your carrier and do you get reception at the DSS. Scott Kranz says he has always been able to get a signal at DSS until this year and suddenly can no longer get it down there. I think he has Verizon or Sprint. > > Gary > > >> On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Randy Thompson <randiwe269@...> wrote: >> >> I accidentally erased a file on my I-phone. Is there a way to retrieve the file? >> >> Under Spacious Skies, >> Randy Thompson > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman >
Hey Debi! Missed you out at the DSS! Friday night was incredible and Saturday night was pretty good too. I'd forgotten what its like observing for nearly 12 hours straight! After Friday night I was shot and had to call it a night already at 2am Sunday morning! That and the air was cold and a little damp, and by that time I had a little tickle in the throat. Now its turned into a full sore throat (oh fun!). Anyway, I'll get a map put together for the 3 comets. I should also include LINEAR as well since it has gone through an outburst. I didn't get a chance to track it down, but I hear that it is still fairly bright. Its too bad ISON is hogging all the news, otherwise we'd all be hearing about Lovejoy and Encke right now! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: debiwadel@yahoo.com Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 06:19:35 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? Thanks Debi Denise, Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > > > > Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! > > At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! > > Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday > > Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. > > Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. > > Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: David Stewart <scidav87@aol.com> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > > > Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! > > David Stewart > scidav87@aol.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@comcast.net> > To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. > > Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in > elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. > > Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much > like M13 appears in binos. > > ....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. > > ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but > its dropping more as every day goes by. > > Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. > It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely > discernible. > > Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in > magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The > central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, > telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It > may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never > can tell. > > After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the > horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! > > Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but > larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly > brighter central region more distinct than ISON. > > I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen > before, but they always change month to month. > > If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always > hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's > Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them > ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated > magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, > whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this > just recently with Brewington!) > > So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 > different comets as of the HOASP. > > Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was > initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better > than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft > breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between > midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was > actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a > huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of > this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours > documenting it. > > It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! > Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this > several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my > scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know > that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years > old. > > Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 > acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! > > Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's > now bigger and brighter! > > Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude > 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to > fade. > > A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. > > Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the > 7th, and will continue to move ENE. > > From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! > > Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Wish u were here! > > From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in > Missouri! > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 > To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and > figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear > skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM > To: askc > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. > I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. > > I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! > > A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. > > Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the > SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. > > .....Weird! > > -Scott > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@comcast.net > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 > To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS > > Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and > LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. > > A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. > > Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! > > ..... And there's running water! ;-) > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > >
Gary We have Verizon and got a good signal at the. DSS. In the past we had ATT and it was a very poor signal when we were there. I guess a guy need several travel phones;-) "EveryDay is Like a Friday" Dan
This is super cool, check it out. "ESA's Mars Express orbited the Red Planet nearly 12,500 times by October 2013. Its high resolution stereo camera images, assembled in this "fly-around," show riverbeds, volcanos, canyons and craters" at http://www.space.com/23373-huge-martian-landforms-detail-revealed-by-european-probe-video.html Feels like you are right there!! Dave Hudgins
Scott, Will Lovejoy and Encke remain morning objects or would they be visible at any time when the public might actually bother to come take a look. I'm thinking Powell since the public season is over. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 6:35 AM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Hey Debi! Missed you out at the DSS! Friday night was incredible and Saturday night was pretty good too. I'd forgotten what its like observing for nearly 12 hours straight! After Friday night I was shot and had to call it a night already at 2am Sunday morning! That and the air was cold and a little damp, and by that time I had a little tickle in the throat. Now its turned into a full sore throat (oh fun!). Anyway, I'll get a map put together for the 3 comets. I should also include LINEAR as well since it has gone through an outburst. I didn't get a chance to track it down, but I hear that it is still fairly bright. Its too bad ISON is hogging all the news, otherwise we'd all be hearing about Lovejoy and Encke right now! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: debiwadel@yahoo.com Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 06:19:35 -0600 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com%3cASKC@...m> <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? Thanks Debi Denise, Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: David Stewart <scidav87@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much like M13 appears in binos. .....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but its dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely discernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never can tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly brighter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen before, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this just recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 different comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours documenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years old. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's now bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to fade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the 7th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ......Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ...... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
Cool video. The planet looks pretty beat up.
Thanks Dan, I may check into it. Gary Every Day IS Friday! Sent from my iPad On Nov 4, 2013, at 7:46 AM, D Mitchell <dstm24@...> wrote: > Gary > We have Verizon and got a good signal at the. DSS. > In the past we had ATT and it was a very poor signal when we were there. > I guess a guy need several travel phones;-) > > "EveryDay is Like a Friday" > > Dan >
Message "this video not available at this time. Try again later," > On Nov 4, 2013, at 10:27 AM, "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> wrote: > > > > This is super cool, check it out. > > "ESA's Mars Express orbited the Red Planet nearly 12,500 times by October 2013. Its high resolution stereo camera images, assembled in this "fly-around," show riverbeds, volcanos, canyons and craters" > > at > > http://www.space.com/23373-huge-martian-landforms-detail-revealed-by-european-probe-video.html > > Feels like you are right there!! > > Dave Hudgins > > >
WOW! I didn't know there were more than 66 constellations or that some could only be seen by the Hubble Telescope! Another piece by an ignorant reporter. -------------------- HERRIMAN, Utah – A Utah man has built what may be the largest amateur telescope on record, and the device enables users to view constellations that previously had only been visible to the Hubble Telescope. Mike Clements said he built the telescope despite a lack of formal training. “I have no credentials,” he said. “I’m just a guy. I’m just an average guy who had a passion.” The telescope is about 35-feet tall and roughly the size of a school bus, and it weighs about 3,000 pounds. Clements said the project got its start when he bought a 70-inch mirror that was at one time destined to be part of Cold War era spy satellite. “The edge was slightly chipped during its manufacture,” he said. “In other words, it ended up in an auction house, where some civilian, such as myself, was able to get a hold of it.” Clements said the mirror was one of only a handful of specialty items used in construction. “All of the components, except for a few real specialized parts, all the components I purchased either at Lowe’s, Home Depot or Wal-Mart,” he said. Clements said the project took about a year and a half to complete, but he said he has been envisioning such a telescope for about 15 years. He said the creation gives him immense satisfaction. “The only things I like more than looking through it is sharing it,” he said. Clements said he is contacting Guinness World Records to verify the device is the largest amateur telescope ever built.
Pictures and more information: http://jaysastronomyobservingblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/mike-clements-70-inch-reflector.html ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: WOW! I didn't know there were more than 66 constellations or that some could only be seen by the Hubble Telescope! Another piece by an ignorant reporter. -------------------- HERRIMAN, Utah – A Utah man has built what may be the largest amateur telescope on record, and the device enables users to view constellations that previously had only been visible to the Hubble Telescope. Mike Clements said he built the telescope despite a lack of formal training. “I have no credentials,” he said. “I’m just a guy. I’m just an average guy who had a passion.” The telescope is about 35-feet tall and roughly the size of a school bus, and it weighs about 3,000 pounds. Clements said the project got its start when he bought a 70-inch mirror that was at one time destined to be part of Cold War era spy satellite. “The edge was slightly chipped during its manufacture,” he said. “In other words, it ended up in an auction house, where some civilian, such as myself, was able to get a hold of it.” Clements said the mirror was one of only a handful of specialty items used in construction. “All of the components, except for a few real specialized parts, all the components I purchased either at Lowe’s, Home Depot or Wal-Mart,” he said. Clements said the project took about a year and a half to complete, but he said he has been envisioning such a telescope for about 15 years. He said the creation gives him immense satisfaction. “The only things I like more than looking through it is sharing it,” he said. Clements said he is contacting Guinness World Records to verify the device is the largest amateur telescope ever built.
I believe this is the Salt Lake Astronomical Society member who is anticipating having the completed telescope at ALCon 2017/Total Solar Eclipse Event in Casper Wyoming in August 2017. *Carroll Iorg* *President, Astronomical League* *9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100* *Kansas City MO 64114* *816 333 7759* *president@... <president@...>* *www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/> On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM, <webmaster@...> wrote: > > > WOW! I didn't know there were more than 66 constellations or that some > could only be seen by the Hubble Telescope! Another piece by an ignorant > reporter. > -------------------- > > HERRIMAN, Utah A Utah man has built what may be the largest amateur > telescope on record, and the device enables users to view constellations > that previously had only been visible to the Hubble Telescope. > > > Mike Clements said he built the telescope despite a lack of formal > training. > > I have no credentials, he said. Im just a guy. Im just an average guy > who had a passion. > > > The telescope is about 35-feet tall and roughly the size of a school bus, > and it weighs about 3,000 pounds. Clements said the project got its start > when he bought a 70-inch mirror that was at one time destined to be part of > Cold War era spy satellite. > > > The edge was slightly chipped during its manufacture, he said. In other > words, it ended up in an auction house, where some civilian, such as > myself, was able to get a hold of it. > > > Clements said the mirror was one of only a handful of specialty items used > in construction. > > > All of the components, except for a few real specialized parts, all the > components I purchased either at Lowes, Home Depot or Wal-Mart, he said. > > > Clements said the project took about a year and a half to complete, but he > said he has been envisioning such a telescope for about 15 years. He said > the creation gives him immense satisfaction. > > > The only things I like more than looking through it is sharing it, he > said. > > Clements said he is contacting Guinness World Records to verify the device > is the largest amateur telescope ever built. > > >
I was shocked to learn that there were constellations that could only be observed with the Hubble! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Carroll Iorg <Carroll-Iorg@...> wrote: > > > I believe this is the Salt Lake Astronomical Society member who is > anticipating having the completed telescope at ALCon 2017/Total Solar > Eclipse Event in Casper Wyoming in August 2017. > > *Carroll Iorg* > *President, Astronomical League* > *9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100* > *Kansas City MO 64114* > *816 333 7759 <816%20333%207759>* > *president@... <president@astroleague.org>* > *www.astroleague.org* <http://www.astroleague.org/> > > > On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM, <webmaster@...> wrote: > >> >> >> WOW! I didn't know there were more than 66 constellations or that some >> could only be seen by the Hubble Telescope! Another piece by an ignorant >> reporter. >> -------------------- >> >> HERRIMAN, Utah A Utah man has built what may be the largest amateur >> telescope on record, and the device enables users to view constellations >> that previously had only been visible to the Hubble Telescope. >> >> >> Mike Clements said he built the telescope despite a lack of formal >> training. >> >> I have no credentials, he said. Im just a guy. Im just an average >> guy who had a passion. >> >> >> The telescope is about 35-feet tall and roughly the size of a school bus, >> and it weighs about 3,000 pounds. Clements said the project got its start >> when he bought a 70-inch mirror that was at one time destined to be part of >> Cold War era spy satellite. >> >> >> The edge was slightly chipped during its manufacture, he said. In >> other words, it ended up in an auction house, where some civilian, such as >> myself, was able to get a hold of it. >> >> >> Clements said the mirror was one of only a handful of specialty items >> used in construction. >> >> >> All of the components, except for a few real specialized parts, all the >> components I purchased either at Lowes, Home Depot or Wal-Mart, he said. >> >> >> Clements said the project took about a year and a half to complete, but >> he said he has been envisioning such a telescope for about 15 years. He >> said the creation gives him immense satisfaction. >> >> >> The only things I like more than looking through it is sharing it, he >> said. >> >> Clements said he is contacting Guinness World Records to verify the >> device is the largest amateur telescope ever built. >> >> > >
I believe that was BEFORE NASA fixed the mirror... Jeesh. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 9:33 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Huge Telescope I was shocked to learn that there were constellations that could only be observed with the Hubble! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Carroll Iorg <Carroll-Iorg@...> wrote: I believe this is the Salt Lake Astronomical Society member who is anticipating having the completed telescope at ALCon 2017/Total Solar Eclipse Event in Casper Wyoming in August 2017. Carroll Iorg President, Astronomical League 9201 Ward Parkway, Suite #100 Kansas City MO 64114 816 333 7759 <tel:816%20333%207759> president@... <http://www.astroleague.org/> www.astroleague.org On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM, <webmaster@...> wrote: WOW! I didn't know there were more than 66 constellations or that some could only be seen by the Hubble Telescope! Another piece by an ignorant reporter. -------------------- HERRIMAN, Utah - A Utah man has built what may be the largest amateur telescope on record, and the device enables users to view constellations that previously had only been visible to the Hubble Telescope. Mike Clements said he built the telescope despite a lack of formal training. "I have no credentials," he said. "I'm just a guy. I'm just an average guy who had a passion." The telescope is about 35-feet tall and roughly the size of a school bus, and it weighs about 3,000 pounds. Clements said the project got its start when he bought a 70-inch mirror that was at one time destined to be part of Cold War era spy satellite. "The edge was slightly chipped during its manufacture," he said. "In other words, it ended up in an auction house, where some civilian, such as myself, was able to get a hold of it." Clements said the mirror was one of only a handful of specialty items used in construction. "All of the components, except for a few real specialized parts, all the components I purchased either at Lowe's, Home Depot or Wal-Mart," he said. Clements said the project took about a year and a half to complete, but he said he has been envisioning such a telescope for about 15 years. He said the creation gives him immense satisfaction. "The only things I like more than looking through it is sharing it," he said. Clements said he is contacting Guinness World Records to verify the device is the largest amateur telescope ever built.
88 of them. Maybe we can connect more dots and sell the naming right of the new constellations and put them in a book in the library of congress. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
Thanks Scott Maybe the clouds will leave in couple of days & I'll be able to search again! Sorry to hear you have sore throat. Hope it is better real soon! Debi Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2013, at 6:34 AM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: > > > > Hey Debi! Missed you out at the DSS! > > Friday night was incredible and Saturday night was pretty good too. > > I'd forgotten what its like observing for nearly 12 hours straight! After Friday night I was shot and had to call it a night already at 2am Sunday morning! That and the air was cold and a little damp, and by that time I had a little tickle in the throat. Now its turned into a full sore throat (oh fun!). > > Anyway, I'll get a map put together for the 3 comets. I should also include LINEAR as well since it has gone through an outburst. I didn't get a chance to track it down, but I hear that it is still fairly bright. > > Its too bad ISON is hogging all the news, otherwise we'd all be hearing about Lovejoy and Encke right now! > > -Scott > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > From: debiwadel@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 06:19:35 -0600 > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday > > Scott > Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? > Thanks > Debi > > Denise, > Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: >> >> Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! >> >> At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! >> >> Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! >> >> -Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> From: s.kranz1@... >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 >> To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday >> >> >> Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. >> >> Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. >> >> Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. >> >> -Scott >> >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> From: David Stewart <scidav87@...> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS >> >> >> >> Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! >> >> David Stewart >> scidav87@... >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> >> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS >> >> 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. >> >> Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in >> elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. >> >> Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much >> like M13 appears in binos. >> >> .....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. >> >> ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but >> its dropping more as every day goes by. >> >> Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. >> It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely >> discernible. >> >> Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in >> magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The >> central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, >> telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It >> may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never >> can tell. >> >> After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the >> horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! >> >> Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but >> larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly >> brighter central region more distinct than ISON. >> >> I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen >> before, but they always change month to month. >> >> If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always >> hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's >> Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them >> ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated >> magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, >> whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this >> just recently with Brewington!) >> >> So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 >> different comets as of the HOASP. >> >> Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was >> initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better >> than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft >> breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between >> midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was >> actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a >> huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of >> this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours >> documenting it. >> >> It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! >> Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this >> several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my >> scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know >> that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years >> old. >> >> Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 >> acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. >> >> -Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: s.kranz1@comcast.net >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 >> To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS >> >> So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! >> >> Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's >> now bigger and brighter! >> >> Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude >> 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to >> fade. >> >> A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. >> >> Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the >> 7th, and will continue to move ENE. >> >> From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! >> >> Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. >> >> -Scott >> >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: s.kranz1@... >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 >> To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS >> >> Wish u were here! >> >> From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in >> Missouri! >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 >> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Reply-To: ASKC@...m >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS >> >> Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and >> figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear >> skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. >> >> Jim >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: s.kranz1@... >> Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM >> To: askc >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS >> >> Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. >> I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. >> >> I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! >> >> A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. >> >> Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the >> SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. >> >> ......Weird! >> >> -Scott >> >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: s.kranz1@... >> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 >> To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS >> >> Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and >> LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. >> >> A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. >> >> Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! >> >> ...... And there's running water! ;-) >> >> -Scott >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> > > >
Encke will remain a morning object. Lovejoy is currently about 12 degrees above the east horizon by midnight. it is gradually dropping lower each night though too. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 10:42:17 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott, Will Lovejoy and Encke remain morning objects or would they be visible at any time when the public might actually bother to come take a look. I'm thinking Powell since the public season is over. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 6:35 AM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Hey Debi! Missed you out at the DSS! Friday night was incredible and Saturday night was pretty good too. I'd forgotten what its like observing for nearly 12 hours straight! After Friday night I was shot and had to call it a night already at 2am Sunday morning! That and the air was cold and a little damp, and by that time I had a little tickle in the throat. Now its turned into a full sore throat (oh fun!). Anyway, I'll get a map put together for the 3 comets. I should also include LINEAR as well since it has gone through an outburst. I didn't get a chance to track it down, but I hear that it is still fairly bright. Its too bad ISON is hogging all the news, otherwise we'd all be hearing about Lovejoy and Encke right now! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: debiwadel@yahoo.com Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 06:19:35 -0600 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com%3cASKC@yahoogroups.com> <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? Thanks Debi Denise, Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@comcast.net wrote: Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: David Stewart <scidav87@aol.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much like M13 appears in binos. .....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but its dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely discernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never can tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly brighter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen before, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this just recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 different comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours documenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years old. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's now bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to fade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the 7th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@comcast.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ......Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ...... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
Thanks, Scott. Doesn't sound really like any sort of public opportunity. Also, hope you're feeling better. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 9:59 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Encke will remain a morning object. Lovejoy is currently about 12 degrees above the east horizon by midnight. it is gradually dropping lower each night though too. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 10:42:17 -0600 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott, Will Lovejoy and Encke remain morning objects or would they be visible at any time when the public might actually bother to come take a look. I'm thinking Powell since the public season is over. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of s.kranz1@... Sent: Monday, November 04, 2013 6:35 AM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Hey Debi! Missed you out at the DSS! Friday night was incredible and Saturday night was pretty good too. I'd forgotten what its like observing for nearly 12 hours straight! After Friday night I was shot and had to call it a night already at 2am Sunday morning! That and the air was cold and a little damp, and by that time I had a little tickle in the throat. Now its turned into a full sore throat (oh fun!). Anyway, I'll get a map put together for the 3 comets. I should also include LINEAR as well since it has gone through an outburst. I didn't get a chance to track it down, but I hear that it is still fairly bright. Its too bad ISON is hogging all the news, otherwise we'd all be hearing about Lovejoy and Encke right now! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: debiwadel@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 06:19:35 -0600 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com <mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com%3cASKC@yahoogroups.com> <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? Thanks Debi Denise, Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® _____ From: David Stewart <scidav87@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much like M13 appears in binos. .....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but its dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely discernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never can tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly brighter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen before, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this just recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 different comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours documenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years old. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's now bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to fade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the 7th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" <suenjim@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ......Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ...... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
I've posted a finderchart for comets Encke and ISON in the ASKC yahoogroup in the files section. It faces east at 6:00am through the last half of the month. HOPEFULLY by that time, you should be able to walk out your door in the morning, and glance up and say "There it is!". -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: debiwadel@... To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 5:12:54 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Thanks Scott Maybe the clouds will leave in couple of days & I'll be able to search again! Sorry to hear you have sore throat. Hope it is better real soon! Debi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 4, 2013, at 6:34 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: Hey Debi! Missed you out at the DSS! Friday night was incredible and Saturday night was pretty good too. I'd forgotten what its like observing for nearly 12 hours straight! After Friday night I was shot and had to call it a night already at 2am Sunday morning! That and the air was cold and a little damp, and by that time I had a little tickle in the throat. Now its turned into a full sore throat (oh fun!). Anyway, I'll get a map put together for the 3 comets. I should also include LINEAR as well since it has gone through an outburst. I didn't get a chance to track it down, but I hear that it is still fairly bright. Its too bad ISON is hogging all the news, otherwise we'd all be hearing about Lovejoy and Encke right now! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: debiwadel@yahoo.com Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 06:19:35 -0600 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? Thanks Debi Denise, Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: <blockquote> Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: David Stewart < scidav87@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@aol.com -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 < s.kranz1@... > To: askc < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much like M13 appears in binos. .....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but its dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely discernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never can tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly brighter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen before, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this just recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 different comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours documenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years old. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's now bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to fade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the 7th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@comcast.net Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" < suenjim@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ......Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ...... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links </blockquote>
if this works, here is a shortcut link: http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/SMx6Uka_572vsdVwxq4nEWyADKSgdoLtT4JbXtBeFatrQU4IE2c68a3meimmSh5zmgHDwjc9d9y48yNjJ0ImWS_4QhrhYA/Encke%20and%20ISON.pdf -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "s kranz1" <s.kranz1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Cc: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 5:13:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday I've posted a finderchart for comets Encke and ISON in the ASKC yahoogroup in the files section. It faces east at 6:00am through the last half of the month. HOPEFULLY by that time, you should be able to walk out your door in the morning, and glance up and say "There it is!". -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: debiwadel@... To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 5:12:54 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Thanks Scott Maybe the clouds will leave in couple of days & I'll be able to search again! Sorry to hear you have sore throat. Hope it is better real soon! Debi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 4, 2013, at 6:34 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: Hey Debi! Missed you out at the DSS! Friday night was incredible and Saturday night was pretty good too. I'd forgotten what its like observing for nearly 12 hours straight! After Friday night I was shot and had to call it a night already at 2am Sunday morning! That and the air was cold and a little damp, and by that time I had a little tickle in the throat. Now its turned into a full sore throat (oh fun!). Anyway, I'll get a map put together for the 3 comets. I should also include LINEAR as well since it has gone through an outburst. I didn't get a chance to track it down, but I hear that it is still fairly bright. Its too bad ISON is hogging all the news, otherwise we'd all be hearing about Lovejoy and Encke right now! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: debiwadel@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 06:19:35 -0600 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Scott Sorry I couldn't join you guys at DSS. But had my scope out at home. Was able to find Lovejoy this morning & yes....WOW!!! Still unable to find Ison & didn't try for Enke as I didn't know where to look for it. Will leave my scope up for tonight if it looks like it will be clear. Can you give me direction on finding Ison & Enke? Thanks Debi Denise, Sorry for your trouble with your camper. But you persevered & made it to the DSS! Hope you had a good night. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 2, 2013, at 7:06 PM, s.kranz1@... wrote: <blockquote> Denise has joined us! Yaaaaa! At 7:05pm, already seeing Milky Way! Wind has died down to nothing and sky is clear! Its not too late to join us! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 22:05:41 +0000 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS - now Saturday Sky is clear and blue. Jets are leaving no con trails. Now at 5pm, just found Venus with the scope. Actually fairly steady. Gene and brother, Chuck, just joined me. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: David Stewart < scidav87@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 15:48:11 -0400 (EDT) To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Holy cow Scott!! I need to do some observing with you sometime please, lol. Amazing!!!!!!! David Stewart scidav87@... -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1 < s.kranz1@comcast.net > To: askc < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sat, Nov 2, 2013 1:13 pm Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS 3 morning comets... Lovejoy, ISON, and Encke. Of the 3, Lovejoy looks the best! It's also the biggest, and the highest in elevation (by twilight, it's nearly overhead. Lovejoy is also an easy bino target from dark skies. It appears, in binos, much like M13 appears in binos. .....Otherwise, you've already read my raving on it below. ISON is a different story. Its still fairly high in the east at twilight, but its dropping more as every day goes by. Early predictions said that by Nov 1, it should be naked-eye from a dark site. It isn't. It's not visible in 10x50's either. Through 16x80's its just barely discernible. Compared to a month ago when viewing at the HOASP, it has increased in magnitude by maybe 1. The tail is a hair bit longer and a bit more obvious. The central region is just gradually softly brighter than the coma itself. I'd say, telescopically, still sad. It has time to still brighten up like predicted. It may just be taking its time and maybe its solar exit will be spectacular. Never can tell. After the zodical light was getting strong, Virgo was starting to clear the horizon, so I tried for Encke. Another WOW! Visible in 10x50's as a small glow. A large coma. Smaller than Lovejoy, but larger than ISON. A short wide fan tail was visible as well as a slightly brighter central region more distinct than ISON. I observed a couple other comets during the night - all ones that I had seen before, but they always change month to month. If any of you have been out observing with me before, you know I am always hunting down those little glowing dirty snowballs. I completed the League's Comet program in 2003, but they intrigued me so much that I've been after them ever since. You can never tell what to expect. Don't rely on calculated magnitudes. A 16th mag comet might be easy to see if its tightly concentrated, whereas a 8th mag can sometimes be next to impossible (a few of you realize this just recently with Brewington!) So after counting up my comet observations, I now have observations of 101 different comets as of the HOASP. Regarding last night: the temperature got down to 35 degrees. Seeing was initially horrible after the little storm front passed through, but got "better than usual" by 12:30. Wind was calm till about 4:00 and then it was only a soft breeze. Absolutely no dew by morning. And the average SQM reading between midnight and 5am was 21.38 (roughly NELM of 6.7 for young rested eyes). It was actually so dark that I completed a nice survey of supernova remnant Sh2-240 (a huge remnant next to the north horn of Taurus). I've seen several "pieces" of this before, but last night, showed even more and I spent nearly 2 hours documenting it. It was also transparent enough that I looked to nearly the edge of the universe! Well at least to 12 billion light years out - the Lynx Quasar. I've viewed this several times before (I think a few of you have seen it as well through my scope). It's not much more than a bluish 15th mag star, but its AWESOME to know that you are seeing photons from when the universe was less than a billion years old. Looks like it should be another good night tonight! Come on down! We have 40 acres and I'm only using up a couple hundred square feet of it. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 08:10:08 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS So far, as of 3am, the "WOW" for the night is comet Lovejoy! Many of us observed it at the HOASP, and it was a nice little comet then. It's now bigger and brighter! Currently at magnitude 8.9 (although I would estimate it closer to magnitude 8.0), it should brighten 1 more magnitude by month's end before starting to fade. A big (4') coma with a elongated brighter core and wide stubby tail. Located in SW Cancer, it will be 1 degree from the Beehive on the morning of the 7th, and will continue to move ENE. From the DSS, its an easy 10x50 bino object! Another 2 hours till a good look at ISON. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2013 03:52:09 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Wish u were here! From clear skies to mini-storm, to clesar skies all within 45 minutes: only in Missouri! Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Jim Ketchum" < suenjim@... > Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 22:42:40 To: < ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Was watching channel 5 and saw the line of clouds going over Butler and figured you got a bit of weather. Glad it passed and left you with clear skies. Wish I could be there to enjoy the views, but still convalescing. Jim -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 10:24 PM To: askc Subject: Re: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Well.... That was weird. At about 9:00 I noticed clouds building in the NW. I looked at the radar and seen a line of showers coming. I covered the scope and by 9:30 the wind was howling! A lot of wind and a good sprinkle of rain. Now at 10:20 its passed over and it looks like the backside of a wall to the SE. Crystal clear skies here now and no wind. ......Weird! -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 23:10:26 To: askc< ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Friday night at DSS Skies are 99% clear and deep blue. Jets are leaving no con trails and LaCygne powerplant has no plumes. A VERY bright Sun just about setting and wind has died down to nothing. Come down and join me! There's lots of room!!! ...... And there's running water! ;-) -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links </blockquote>
Here are some thoughts I posted on another site recently and it was well received, so I share it with you. May you never need it. > Observing in a remote, dark area carry risks. Recently I delivered a paper at a meeting concerning safety measures for amateur astronomers on a rural observing run. Here are the salient points: > > 1) tell one or two friends where you are going and when you plan to return, in other words, file a flight plan. > > 2) if possible, have another astronomer with you, maybe even more. > > 3) know where you are in terms that a 911 operator can understand. > > 4) have your cell phone pre-dialed to 911 and on your person at all times. Be certain the battery is charged and you have good service. > > 5) keep a very bright, small white flashlight also on your person at all times. Think Sure-Fire or similar. This can be used to temporarily blind or at least let you see, any attacker. It can also be used to signal nearby police or other help should you be injured, whether by accident or an attacker. > > 6) don't set up on a road or a right of way, as you may be run down by a drunk or inattentive driver. This includes farm field roads as they are frequented by off road drivers, usually after too many drinks. > > 7) if you are approached by a stranger or group of strangers, make that 911 call before you are attacked, let us say while the stranger is still parking or walking 100 feet distant. You can always apologize to the 911 operator if it turns out to be a harmless situation. > The first thing you say on the phone is your location, "I am at the intersection of Plowed Ground and Cornfield Avenue in Johnson County near Smallville, Missouri." Then give your situation and name, briefly. Remember, cell phones do not always contact the 911 operator in your jurisdiction, you may get the operator in another state or county. > > Tell the operator the intruding auto license plate number, color, make and year, and if possible the same for your car, if you have time. > > If your phone call is done after the attack, try to assess your condition, is it life threatening, are you losing significant amounts of blood and what injuries you may have. Were you shot, cut or stabbed? > > This may seem excessively sanguine, given that we amateur astronomers are rarely bothered, except by police :-) but the world is changing. > > I hope this is helpful. > > George Allen, > Retired Omaha police and > Amateur Astronomer
On 11/6/2013 5:57 PM, George Allen wrote: > This may seem excessively sanguine, given that we amateur astronomers > are rarely bothered, except by police :-) but the world is changing. 4 meth labs and 4 arrests in Wayne County 2 miles from my farm (McGee Mo) last week. You can't be too careful. George didn't say it but having a piece legally stowed with a trigger lock while traveling is not that bad an idea. however once you go into any of these situations you might be SOL. Another approach if in unknown territory is to have car ready aimed to go, and get to it like your pants are on fire and high tail it when approached. You can call 911 while you are on the move. Excellent thoughts George. Jim
Where are to meet for tonight's Zoo event? John Fitzgerald
Alan, I received your check yesterday. Thank you. Gary Pittman On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM, <alehman@...> wrote: > > > Put me down for a wall version. Thanks! > > > ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <askc@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > Hello ASKC, > > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
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Don MIller, I received your check yesterday. Thank you. Gary Pittman On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > Hello ASKC, > > For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in the > hands of many ASKC members. > > > I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of > years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. > > > Ive agreed to take the job back this year. > > > The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding > version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. > > > By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if > we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. > Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you > want. Ill put you on the list. > > > I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need to > mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue > Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This > doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this > whether or not you want to place an order. > > > A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach > me. > > > Clear skies, > > > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
My niece found a very nice tiger kitty at her workplace. I took it to my vet for safekeeping, but it needs a home. It's a declawed, neutered female tiger kitty about 1 yr old. Am trying to avoid the kill places, so trying everywhere else..... thanks! Elizabeth Brown
Yeah, I know these are becoming like dinosaurs, but I have one to either give away or recycle. It still works fine. If anyone wants it, let me know. Rick Henderson
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Gary, I just mailed a check today for 4 wall calendars. Dick T. > On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > > Don MIller, I received your check yesterday. Thank you. > > Gary Pittman > > >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >> Hello ASKC, >> >> For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. >> >> >> >> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >> >> >> >> I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. >> >> >> >> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >> >> >> >> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. >> >> >> >> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. >> >> >> >> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. >> >> >> >> Clear skies, >> >> >> >> Gary Pittman >> > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > >
Thanks Dick, I'll watch for it. Gary Sent from my iPad On Nov 7, 2013, at 8:36 PM, D Trent <dtrent@...> wrote: > Gary, I just mailed a check today for 4 wall calendars. > Dick T. > > On Nov 7, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > >> Don MIller, I received your check yesterday. Thank you. >> >> Gary Pittman >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >>> >>> Hello ASKC, >>> >>> For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. >>> >>> >>> >>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>> >>> >>> >>> I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. >>> >>> >>> >>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >>> >>> >>> >>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. >>> >>> >>> >>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. >>> >>> >>> >>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. >>> >>> >>> >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Pittman >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Clear skies, >> >> Gary Pittman > >
This date in 1656. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough. In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well. Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat. Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection? -Scott Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:19:44 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Scope Cover Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
Rita, Richard and I plan to open the Warko tonightfor the final time this season for a few hours beginning at 6:30. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
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I've used grill covers for years. The hardware store near us usually discounts them heavily around this time. Many are UV treated. My 12"LX200 h as been in the field for several years using this method. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough. In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well. Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat. Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:19:44 -0600 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Scope Cover Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
Scott, The scope cover will primarily be for use at the DSS. I have used plastic tarps and the like on my smaller scopes but with a scope this size I am wanting a fitted cover. Does the cover you use offer protection from the rain? I will check out Astro Syatems. Thanks. John ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough. In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well. Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat. Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:19:44 -0600 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Scope Cover Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
John, Just remember that you want to store the scope in a horizontal position where it CAN weathervane with the wind direction. The next time you get a chance, take a look at how Starmasters do it. It would be a simple modification. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:10:50 To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover I've used grill covers for years. The hardware store near us usually discounts them heavily around this time. Many are UV treated. My 12"LX200 h as been in the field for several years using this method. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: "s.kranz1@comcast.net" <s.kranz1@comcast.net> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough. In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well. Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat. Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:19:44 -0600 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Scope Cover Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
I'll come down there and join in the fun. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> To: ASKC <askc@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:44 PM Subject: [ASKC] Warko Tonight Rita, Richard and I plan to open the Warko tonight for the final time this season for a few hours beginning at 6:30. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Hi Dick, your original messages said you wanted one wall calendar and one desk calendar.The check I received from you today says four wall calendars. I assume you've changed your mind and don't want the one desk calendar. I'll order four wall calendars for you unless I hear otherwise from you. Please reply to this message so I'll know you got it. Thanks. Gary Pittman yrag1919@... On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 11:33 PM, RCT <dtrent@...> wrote: > > > Gary, Ill take one of each. Dick T > > *From:* Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 30, 2013 8:45 PM > *To:* mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars > > > > OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you > are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. > > Gary > > > On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...>wrote: > >> >> Gary I will take one of each >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> Hello ASKC, >>> >>> For quite a few years now youve seen The Year In Space calendars in >>> the hands of many ASKC members. >>> >>> >>> >>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of >>> years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>> >>> >>> >>> Ive agreed to take the job back this year. >>> >>> >>> >>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding >>> version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >>> >>> >>> >>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) >>> if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of >>> calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of >>> calendar you want. Ill put you on the list. >>> >>> >>> >>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering youll need >>> to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue >>> Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. >>> This doesnt give you much time but I figure you will know when you read >>> this whether or not you want to place an order. >>> >>> >>> >>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to >>> reach me. >>> >>> >>> >>> Clear skies, >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Pittman >>> >> >> > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Congrats on the new scope John. You'l have fun looking for faint fuzzies, and the bright ones will look really nice. On the scope cover, whatever you get, if it is made of fabric, make sure to treat it once a year with water repellent stuff. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, November 8, 2013 3:00 PM, "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: John, Just remember that you want to store the scope in a horizontal position where it CAN weathervane with the wind direction. The next time you get a chance, take a look at how Starmasters do it. It would be a simple modification. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® ________________________________ From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:10:50 -0800 (PST) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover I've used grill covers for years. The hardware store near us usually discounts them heavily around this time. Many are UV treated. My 12"LX200 h as been in the field for several years using this method. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough. In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well. Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat. Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:19:44 -0600 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Scope Cover Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@...m] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
For those who don't know what to do this weekend, try to catch a glimpse of the uncontrolled reentry of a polar-orbiting satellite. Round and round it goes, where it stops, nobody knows. This ought to be impressive if it happens over N. America. Take heart, as it is only one-third the weight of a Chevy Suburban. But then again, I seem to recall some formula from physics class that might render that point moot. See the satellite tracking website N2YO.com for latest. Track Europe's falling, 2,000-pound satellite in real-time Published November 08, 2013 Sometime this weekend, the sky will actually be falling. A defunct satellite from the European Space Agency the size of a Chevy Suburban is set to plunge to Earth somewhere between Sunday night and Monday afternoon -- and experts say there's no way to precisely determine where it will crash. Its orbit goes over the poles, and as the planet rotates the satellite whizzes over nearly every point on Earth. But GOCE, or Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer, ran out of gas last month and has been steadily sinking towards the Earth. The satellite had been orbiting at a very low altitude for its mission, just 161 miles above the planet. Indeed, GOCE's orbit is so low that it experiences drag from the outer edges of Earth's atmosphere, the ESA said. Where is it now? Thanks to a neat widget built by the satellite-tracking website N2YO.com, you can watch the falling satellite as it courses through the heavens. Pinpointing where and when hurtling space debris will strike is an imprecise science. To calculate the orbit, N2YO.com runs information from the U.S. Air Force Space Command through a series of algorithms, and overlays it on mapping data from Google. Not that citizens need to take cover. Although the satellite will break into pieces -- between 25 and 45 with the largest as big as 200 pounds, according to The New York Times -- they are most likely to plunge into the ocean. "It's rather hard to predict where the spacecraft will re-enter and impact," Rune Floberghagen, the mission manager for GOCE, told The Times. GOCE has been orbiting Earth since March 2009 at the lowest altitude of any research satellite. With a sleek, aerodynamic design meant to eliminate drag on the craft from the planet -- it's been called the "Ferrari of space" -- GOCE has mapped variations in Earth's gravity with extreme detail, creating a model of the planet's "geoid." The satellite is 17.4 feet long, according to the European Space Agency. A 2014 Chevrolet Suburban is 18.5 feet long, including the bumpers. The slim satellite is only 1/3 the weight of the truck, however. As of Friday morning, GOCE was at an altitude of roughly 105 miles and was expected to sink by more than 5 miles within the day. When a NASA satellite fell from orbit two years ago, it plunged into the Pacific. When Russia's Phobos-Grunt failed last year, it too plunged into the Pacific. One day before GOCE re-enters the thick atmosphere of the planet, ESA will be able to narrow down the exact time and location of the crash. As far as anyone knows, falling space debris has never injured anyone -- although one woman came dangerously close. Nor has significant property damage been reported. That's because most of the planet is covered in water and there are vast regions of empty land.
Where is there a place in KC where a person can nurse a couple overpriced adult beverages while listening to jazz in the vein of Thelonious Monk, Jack Teagarden, Herby Hancock, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Art Blakey, Stan Getz, &etc? In the midst of vibes, piano, bass, trombone, sax, trumpet, percussion, scat and the like? KC was the birthplace for several of these artists. There surely is a honeyhole of contemporary jazz somewhere around.
You are aware how many grains of salt with which to take any of this.
By recommendation from Dr. Mike Pettengell, professor at KCK Community College and DJ at KKFI 90.1 FM as the coolest joint in KC http://www.greenladylounge.com
Recommended by a former supervisor http://providence-kc.com/drum-room/
Can it get any more trad than 18th & Vine? http://club.americanjazzmuseum.org
Notorious late-night jams http://mutualmusiciansfoundation.org/about/
Videos, pedigree http://www.majestickc.com/about-us/kansas-city-jazz-videos-from-the-jazz-club/
Full calendar http://www.thephoenixkc.com/?page_id=104
There are of course others. They seem to trend more contemporary than I'd guess you want. I have not been closer than a drive-by to any on this list, they feel right to me from very subjective impression and print and radio ads. The casinos occasionally have jazz but I won't go there. http://www.knuckleheadshonkytonk.com is a great place which I have visited a few times but it's usually blues.
If any of these fit the bill I'd love to know. Another bet I would have lost.
David Neuenschwander
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Where is there a place in KC where a person can nurse a couple overpriced adult beverages while listening to jazz in the vein of Thelonious Monk, Jack Teagarden, Herby Hancock, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Art Blakey, Stan Getz, &etc? In the midst of vibes, piano, bass, trombone, sax, trumpet, percussion, scat and the like? KC was the birthplace for several of these artists. There surely is a honeyhole of contemporary jazz somewhere around.
I have a cover that might fit. It is one of those white fabric ones made by - oh shoot, I think it is Scope City but not sure. Anyway it is specifically for large scopes like that. Let me know if you are interested and I will see if I can find it and take some measurements. It has been in storage for years.
Johnny Allen
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Congrats on the new scope John. You'l have fun looking for faint fuzzies, and the bright ones will look really nice. On the scope cover, whatever you get, if it is made of fabric, make sure to treat it once a year with water repellent stuff.
Tom J Martinez
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
On Friday, November 8, 2013 3:00 PM, "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> wrote:
John,Just remember that you want to store the scope in a horizontal position where it CAN weathervane with the wind direction.The next time you get a chance, take a look at how Starmasters do it. It would be a simple modification.-Scott
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I've used grill covers for years. The hardware store near us usually discounts them heavily around this time. Many are UV treated. My 12"LX200 h as been in the field for several years using this method.
Joe
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The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough.In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well.Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat.Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection?-Scott
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Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover?
Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope.
I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive.
Rick Henderson
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Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice.
John Fitzgerald
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Is anyone else going to the DSS tonight (Saturday)? I will be out there hopefully getting some images of Lovejoy. Gene Williams
Johnny, yes I would be interested in your cover if it will fit. I looked on Astro Systems web site and they had a drawing of what this scope needs. I double checked the measurements with the scope set up and they are 129" for the total length, 36" high for the rocker box, 36" for the small end and 66" for the large end. This is for the cover laid out flat so the widths will be 2X. Let me know what you have. Thanks. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2013 5:18 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover I have a cover that might fit. It is one of those white fabric ones made by - oh shoot, I think it is Scope City but not sure. Anyway it is specifically for large scopes like that. Let me know if you are interested and I will see if I can find it and take some measurements. It has been in storage for years. Johnny Allen From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover Congrats on the new scope John. You'l have fun looking for faint fuzzies, and the bright ones will look really nice. On the scope cover, whatever you get, if it is made of fabric, make sure to treat it once a year with water repellent stuff. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, November 8, 2013 3:00 PM, "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> wrote: John, Just remember that you want to store the scope in a horizontal position where it CAN weathervane with the wind direction. The next time you get a chance, take a look at how Starmasters do it. It would be a simple modification. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:10:50 -0800 (PST) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover I've used grill covers for years. The hardware store near us usually discounts them heavily around this time. Many are UV treated. My 12"LX200 h as been in the field for several years using this method. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough. In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well. Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat. Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:19:44 -0600 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Scope Cover Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
John, are you going to the DSS tonight? I can bring your coat that you left or I can leave it with my girlfriend and you can pick it up. Gene Williams ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <jhonfitz@...> wrote: Johnny, yes I would be interested in your cover if it will fit. I looked on Astro Systems web site and they had a drawing of what this scope needs. I double checked the measurements with the scope set up and they are 129" for the total length, 36" high for the rocker box, 36" for the small end and 66" for the large end. This is for the cover laid out flat so the widths will be 2X. Let me know what you have. Thanks. John Fitzgerald From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2013 5:18 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover I have a cover that might fit. It is one of those white fabric ones made by - oh shoot, I think it is Scope City but not sure. Anyway it is specifically for large scopes like that. Let me know if you are interested and I will see if I can find it and take some measurements. It has been in storage for years. Johnny Allen From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover Congrats on the new scope John. You'l have fun looking for faint fuzzies, and the bright ones will look really nice. On the scope cover, whatever you get, if it is made of fabric, make sure to treat it once a year with water repellent stuff. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, November 8, 2013 3:00 PM, "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> wrote: John, Just remember that you want to store the scope in a horizontal position where it CAN weathervane with the wind direction. The next time you get a chance, take a look at how Starmasters do it. It would be a simple modification. -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:10:50 -0800 (PST) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover I've used grill covers for years. The hardware store near us usually discounts them heavily around this time. Many are UV treated. My 12"LX200 h as been in the field for several years using this method. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist From: "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Scope Cover The grill cover actually sounds like a good idea if you can find one big enough. In a pinch, a plastic tarp works well. Otherwise, Astro Systems sells a nice cover called a Scope Coat. Are you looking for something for sunlight and dust protection or full water protection? -Scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 12:19:44 -0600 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> ReplyTo: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Scope Cover Wow! With a scope that big, can't you just use the scope for cover? Just kidding. Congrats of your new telescope. I believe Steve King or David Young actually bought a BBQ grill cover for the 16" in the LCT and it not only has worked out quite well, but it was relatively inexpensive. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 11:59 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Scope Cover Once again I have succumbed to aperture fever. I bought the 18" Obsession that Gene Williams had for sale. I would like to get a scope cover for it to use out at the DSS and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, comments or advice. John Fitzgerald
The handbooks are ordered and will be shipped on Thursday November 14. They should arrive in time for distribution at the ASKC general meeting on November 23. I'll post a note when they show up on my door step. If you won't be at the GM and need them within some particular time frame (like for a gift) please contact me by phone to make arrangements. I will be out of the country on the date of the December board of director's meeting/Christmas party. Sent via Gmail from David Young
http://www1.appstate.edu/dept/physics/caton/GoToLab/
My ipad has issues with yahoo's new site. My comment didn't make the first post. Anyway, I thought the link to this university and their astronomy program was interesting. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <dale.cameron@...> wrote: http://www1.appstate.edu/dept/physics/caton/GoToLab/
Yep. Found this place last year and shared with UMKC, the guys in Tucson and maybe a few folks here. Impressive? Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: "dale.cameron@..." <dale.cameron@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 6:09 AM Subject: [ASKC] University roll off observatory http://www1.appstate.edu/dept/physics/caton/GoToLab/
Gee, if we only had 2 million dollars:-) Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 6:09 AM, <dale.cameron@...> wrote: > > > http://www1.appstate.edu/dept/physics/caton/GoToLab/ > >
I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMKC about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the parking structure. They like it! We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on the different levels. It would be great to have scopes of various sizes and mounting types and different vehicle types for this experiment. This Friday's forecast is favorable. Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and maybe go for pizza following the test. Thanks, Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I will be there. Will you bring the Max? The 14.5" is already in the Tahoe and we can aim it at a tower. I can hook up the DMK41 camera and make a recording if you want. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > > > I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMKC > about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the parking structure. > They like it! > > We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on the different > levels. It would be great to have scopes of various sizes and mounting > types and different vehicle types for this experiment. This Friday's > forecast is favorable. > > Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and maybe go for > pizza following the test. > > Thanks, > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > >
S&T now reporting that the new May(24th) meteor shower has been downgraded somewhat for 2014. Should still be good, but most likely not a "storm". Grant Miller
I have a Televue Delos 12mm that I am selling, its new in the box. If anyone is interested let me know. $290. Reason I am selling is to make room for an 14mm ES100 that I got my hands on used. The Delos are good eyepieces, I have the 6mm and love it. Thanks Clint Mayes
I'll bring a 12" Dob and a Ford Explorer. The scope won't fit in my other car. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Telescopes/People/Vehicles for Experiement I will be there. Will you bring the Max? The 14.5" is already in the Tahoe and we can aim it at a tower. I can hook up the DMK41 camera and make a recording if you want. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > >I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMKC about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the parking structure. They like it! > >We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on the different levels. It would be great to have scopes of various sizes and mounting types and different vehicle types for this experiment. This Friday's forecast is favorable. > >Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and maybe go for pizza following the test. > >Thanks, > >Joe > >_______________________________________________________________________________ >Joseph S. Wright >Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 >Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC >Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City >Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
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After the wild weather on the Friday evening during the last New Moon weekend, the skies actually steadied up and it was very dark. I've gone over Sh 2-240 before and seen a couple of the brighter pieces, so I thought I might try for more that night. I was in for a surprise. You can read my description in a PDF in the "files" section. It includes a map of the areas I seen. As I worked my way through, I marked up an image that i had printed off so I wouldn't get lost and then wrote up notes on another sheet. It worked out pretty well. go take a look. It's called "Sharpless 2-240 log description.pdf" -Scott
Way to go Scott! Your da man! Next time you are looking at this guy and I'm in the area, give me a hollar. I'd love to see just a small piece of this giant. I've wanted to image this for a long time, but I don't think I have the equipment to do it justice. Maybe David Lane can try it with his equipment. This is a very huge area of sky, over 3 degrees in extent, so it requires a 200mm to 300mm lens, or mosaic a bunch of smaller images. One of the best images I've seen is by Regelio Bernal Andreo. He is a master at these wide field images: http://www.deepskycolors.com/archive/2011/12/08/simeis-147-and-surroundings.html The bright star at the right of the picture is Beta Tauri, it marks the tip of the northern horn of Taurus, the Bull. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 5:52 PM, "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> wrote: After the wild weather on the Friday evening during the last New Moon weekend, the skies actually steadied up and it was very dark. I've gone over Sh 2-240 before and seen a couple of the brighter pieces, so I thought I might try for more that night. I was in for a surprise. You can read my description in a PDF in the "files" section. It includes a map of the areas I seen. As I worked my way through, I marked up an image that i had printed off so I wouldn't get lost and then wrote up notes on another sheet. It worked out pretty well. go take a look. It's called "Sharpless 2-240 log description.pdf" -Scott
Way to go Scott! Your da man! Next time you are looking at this guy and I'm in the area, give me a hollar. I'd love to see just a small piece of this giant. I've wanted to image this for a long time, but I don't think I have the equipment to do it justice. Maybe David Lane can try it with his equipment. This is a very huge area of sky, over 3 degrees in extent, so it requires a 200mm to 300mm lens, or mosaic a bunch of smaller images. One of the best images I've seen is by Regelio Bernal Andreo. He is a master at these wide field images: http://www.deepskycolors.com/archive/2011/12/08/simeis-147-and-surroundings.html The bright star at the right of the picture is Beta Tauri, it marks the tip of the northern horn of Taurus, the Bull. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 5:52 PM, "s.kranz1@..." <s.kranz1@...> wrote: After the wild weather on the Friday evening during the last New Moon weekend, the skies actually steadied up and it was very dark. I've gone over Sh 2-240 before and seen a couple of the brighter pieces, so I thought I might try for more that night. I was in for a surprise. You can read my description in a PDF in the "files" section. It includes a map of the areas I seen. As I worked my way through, I marked up an image that i had printed off so I wouldn't get lost and then wrote up notes on another sheet. It worked out pretty well. go take a look. It's called "Sharpless 2-240 log description.pdf" -Scott
If anyone has anything to submit, please do so by Nov.24. PLEASE GET YOUR ITEMS IN BY THAT DATE. I will be sending the December issue on Nov. 29, no matter what. I appreciate your cooperation this time around. Marcia
There is a group reservation for Powell on Nov 22 that is currently not staffed. I can be one of the staff for that night but a bum shoulder means I can't heave on the damn dome to get it unstuck. Any keyholder out there care to take on one last gasp of the season? Sent via Gmail from David Young
Yep, I can make it. What's the story? Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > There is a group reservation for Powell on Nov 22 that is currently not > staffed. I can be one of the staff for that night but a bum shoulder means > I can't heave on the damn dome to get it unstuck. Any keyholder out there > care to take on one last gasp of the season? > Sent via Gmail from David Young >
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Family and maybe a friend making a group of 4 or 5 people. It's for the lady's birthday. She got clouded out the last two times but she's determined! On Nov 13, 2013 3:10 PM, "dbrac06" <dbrackey@...> wrote: > > > Yep, I can make it. What's the story? > Dave Brackey > > --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > > There is a group reservation for Powell on Nov 22 that is currently not > > staffed. I can be one of the staff for that night but a bum shoulder > means > > I can't heave on the damn dome to get it unstuck. Any keyholder out there > > care to take on one last gasp of the season? > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > >
Unless I hear otherwise I plan to meet on the roof of the parking garage about 6:30 PM this Friday November 15. I'll have my 14.5" Starmaster in the Tahoe. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...>wrote: > > > I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMKC > about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the parking structure. > They like it! > > We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on the different > levels. It would be great to have scopes of various sizes and mounting > types and different vehicle types for this experiment. This Friday's > forecast is favorable. > > Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and maybe go for > pizza following the test. > > Thanks, > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > >
Driving home at lunch I happened to catch a sun halo with my phone camera. Pretty cool. http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd415/mayesman/IMAG0187.jpg Clint
Hi all, I received this from Jeff Umbreit at George Owens Park in Independence, MO. A few of our members brought telescopes last year and we were so well received, they've asked us to come back. Anyone who is will to volunteer, please reply back to me so I can coordinate with Jeff. And I have to apologize that once again I won't be able to participate as I am teaching night classes still. They must do this to me because they know I'm an astronomer. Let me know. Thanks! Information below. Rick Henderson Hi Rick, We are once again doing our Winter Solstice Program at George Owens on Tuesday, December 10 from 5-6:30. I was wondering if we could get you guys to come out with telescopes again to work with the public during the event. Everything in your area will be setup the same way, unless you need us to do something different. Families really enjoyed what Bob and the other volunteers offered. Thanks. Jeff Umbreit | Recreation Facility & Program Supervisor George Owens Nature Park & Special Events | City of Independence - Parks & Recreation 1601 South Speck Road | Independence, MO 64057 Phone: 816.325.7951 | Email: umbreit@... Learn about our great fun family programs at: http://www.georgeowensnaturepark.org/ http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/ Please think of the environment. | Only print this email if necessary.
Comet ison has brightened dramatically in the last 24 hours according to several reports from individuals on cloudy nights and sky and telescope. It has been reported that it may be a naked eye object in dark locations now. Dale
Just looked at the weather. I hope it holds together for a few more mornings until we get a nice clear morning to look at it. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <dale.cameron@...> wrote: Comet ison has brightened dramatically in the last 24 hours according to several reports from individuals on cloudy nights and sky and telescope. It has been reported that it may be a naked eye object in dark locations now. Dale
And then the Moon will be nice and bright too. ;-( -scott Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: <dale.cameron@att.net> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: 14 Nov 2013 16:49:45 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Comet Ison Just looked at the weather. I hope it holds together for a few more mornings until we get a nice clear morning to look at it. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <dale.cameron@...> wrote: Comet ison has brightened dramatically in the last 24 hours according to several reports from individuals on cloudy nights and sky and telescope. It has been reported that it may be a naked eye object in dark locations now. Dale
Below is the update Larry Lebofsky (ASKC member and with the Planetary Science Institute) sent out to our U of A group. I thought I would pass it along. Joe ************************************************************************************ Hello Everyone: ISON is getting brighter! A few days ago, it was about 8th magnitude and two days ago, 7th, so still too faint to see with the naked eye, but bright enough to be seen with binoculars from a fairly dark site. It will continue to brighten up as it approaches the Sun, but that also means it will be getting lower in the morning sky in the East just before sunrise. While I am writing this: I saw ISON with binoculars this morning about 5:30 am. By 6:00, it was starting to get light, but still was able to find it, barely, since I now knew where to look. Jian-Yang Li, the person who I am collaborating with on the ISON HST EPO workshop proposal (we should hear about it in January) published a paper on HST observations of ISON. In this paper, he estimated the orientation of the pole of ISON and determined that the pole of ISON is presently pointed almost directly toward the Sun. This implies that one side of ISON has never been in sunlight. As ISON gets closer to the Sun and its orbit takes it “below” the Sun, for the first time, the unlit side of ISON will be exposed to the light and heat of the Sun. He predicts that this will happen at about the time that ISON gets within the orbit of Mercury, about a week from now. ISON’s closest approach to the Sun is a week later, on November 28. Now for a warning! There were several Internet articles about the pole of ISON. When I tried to find information about Jin-Yang’s paper, I Googled “ISON pole,” and was horrified by what came up. The first dozen or so articles had nothing to do with the pole of ISON. Every 11 years, the Sun reaches sunspot maximum (this has been observed since about the time of Galileo). At the same time, the magnetic pole of the Sun flips (they are related). This will happen in 3 or 4 months and NASA and other sites have had articles on this in the last few days. So, what does this mean? Well, according to a whole bunch of articles on the Internet, ISON is what is causing the pole flip on the Sun!!! This is, to use a term that will not get me in trouble: poo poo. Here are a few sites that will give you information that is now coming in much faster. Some of this I have seen on the Web in the last few hours and some I got from the scientists who have been observing Comet ISON: The two links below are from the EarthSky Newsletter (it is free). The first gives some pictures and the second is a 3D interactive. http://tinyurl.com/Comet-ISON-Pics http://tinyurl.com/Comet-ISON-Inter If you want to build your own model, I got this from Don. He said yesterday that he was going to build this, but have not heard back from him. http://www.universetoday.com/106343/track-comet-isons-journey-around-the-sun-with-this-paper-model/ Now the latest news, hot off the presses (Internet). ISON has brightened up by a factor of 16 in the last three days and can now be seen with the naked eye from a dark site if you know where to look. Forgive me for the inconsistency from the first paragraphs written this morning and the stuff in this paragraph and below. This is really new! Here is the information I just got from Jian-Yang: “From what I heard [there was a conference call this morning], the comet brightened up twice in the past few days, first probably on Monday where the reported water production rate doubled, and second in the last 24 hours by a factor of 8 increase in both OH and dust. The comet brightened up to 6.5 to 6.0. There is no indication of disruption. [I have heard that it might be as bright as 5.5 which is consistent with being naked eye] I would say that such brightening is probably consistent with the un-illuminated part moving into sunlight. However, there is currently no observational way to prove it, 1) because we don’t know what the observational signature for the sublimation of new surface is, and 2) ISON is the first OC comet coming extremely close to the Sun, although its current distance has certainly been experienced by other OC comet.” This is real science! We are learning new things as the comet gets closer to the Sun. Let us hope that Jian-Yang is right and we are not seeing the comet breaking up! Here is another link to EarthSky to help you find ISON. As I said, it is in the East before dawn above Spica (for a few days). Remember: from the handle of the Big Dipper, arc to Arcturus and speed to Spica. http://preview.tinyurl.com/Comet-ISON-Findit Please let me know if you get a chance to observe it. I know that some of you are involved with amateur observatories, so if you have a few good images, I can send them to everyone. Clear skies! Larry _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Do you have as many people/scopes/vehicles as you need for tonight's test?
Heather Spinelli
---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngmdavid@...> wrote:
Unless I hear otherwise I plan to meet on the roof of the parking garage about 6:30 PM this Friday November 15. I'll have my 14.5" Starmaster in the Tahoe.
Sent via Gmail from David Young
On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@... mailto:jos.wright@...> wrote:
I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMKC about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the parking structure. They like it!
We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on the different levels. It would be great to have scopes of various sizes and mounting types and different vehicle types for this experiment. This Friday's forecast is favorable.
Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and maybe go for pizza following the test.
Thanks,
Joe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Joseph S. Wright
Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC
Office (913) 208-0924
Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC
Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Heather: We have a whole three people. Guess who, David, John and I. I'll be on the top of the garage by 6pm or a little after. That wont ruin my day. I was just invited to the Planetary Science Center to help put on a workshop using images from the HST of Comet ISON. This will teach Girl Scout trainers to take back to their respective councils how the girls can interpret and use the photos for science and data collecting. Tucson in January should be a nice change from KC! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: "heather.spinelli@..." <heather.spinelli@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 11:56 AM Subject: [ASKC] RE: Telescopes/People/Vehicles for Experiement Do you have as many people/scopes/vehicles as you need for tonight's test? Heather Spinelli ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngmdavid@...> wrote: Unless I hear otherwise I plan to meet on the roof of the parking garage about 6:30 PM this Friday November 15. I'll have my 14.5" Starmaster in the Tahoe. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > >> >>I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMKC about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the parking structure. They like it! >> >>We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on the different levels. It would be great to have scopes of various sizes and mounting types and different vehicle types for this experiment. This Friday's forecast is favorable. >> >>Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and maybe go for pizza following the test. >> >>Thanks, >> >>Joe >> >>_______________________________________________________________________________ >>Joseph S. Wright >>Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC >> Office (913) 208-0924 >>Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC >>Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City >>Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist >
cool Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 1:03 PM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > Heather: > > We have a whole three people. Guess who, David, John and I. I'll be on > the top of the garage by 6pm or a little after. > > That wont ruin my day. I was just invited to the Planetary Science Center > to help put on a workshop using images from the HST of Comet ISON. > This will teach Girl Scout trainers to take back to their respective > councils how the girls can interpret and use the photos for science and > data collecting. > > Tucson in January should be a nice change from KC! > > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > *From:* "heather.spinelli@..." <heather.spinelli@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Friday, November 15, 2013 11:56 AM > *Subject:* [ASKC] RE: Telescopes/People/Vehicles for Experiement > > > Do you have as many people/scopes/vehicles as you need for tonight's > test? > > Heather Spinelli > > > ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Unless I hear otherwise I plan to meet on the roof of the parking garage > about 6:30 PM this Friday November 15. I'll have my 14.5" Starmaster in the > Tahoe. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UMKC > about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the parking structure. > They like it! > > We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on the different > levels. It would be great to have scopes of various sizes and mounting > types and different vehicle types for this experiment. This Friday's > forecast is favorable. > > Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and maybe go for > pizza following the test. > > Thanks, > > Joe > > > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. > Specialist > > > > > >
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I was just going to surprise you, I expect to be there with one or two scopes. Jason. On 11/15/2013 1:03 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > Heather: > We have a whole three people. Guess who, David, John and I. I'll be > on the top of the garage by 6pm or a little after. > That wont ruin my day. I was just invited to the Planetary Science > Center to help put on a workshop using images from the HST of Comet > ISON. This will teach Girl Scout trainers to take back to their > respective councils how the girls can interpret and use the photos > for science and data collecting. > Tucson in January should be a nice change from KC! > Joe > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather > S.T.E.M. Specialist > > *From:* "heather.spinelli@..." <heather.spinelli@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Friday, November 15, 2013 11:56 AM > *Subject:* [ASKC] RE: Telescopes/People/Vehicles for Experiement > > Do you have as many people/scopes/vehicles as you need for tonight's > test? > > Heather Spinelli > > > ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Unless I hear otherwise I plan to meet on the roof of the parking > garage about 6:30 PM this Friday November 15. I'll have my 14.5" > Starmaster in the Tahoe. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@... > <mailto:jos.wright@...>> wrote: > > I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy > at UMKC about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the > parking structure. They like it! > We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on > the different levels. It would be great to have scopes of > various sizes and mounting types and different vehicle types > for this experiment. This Friday's forecast is favorable. > Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and > maybe go for pizza following the test. > Thanks, > Joe > _______________________________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri > Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > > > > > > >
IT'S NOT GOOD TO SURPRISE ME. I ALMOST SENT A CANCELLATION NOTE TO DAVID AND JOHN PRIVATELY. YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN LONELY! JOE YES, I WORK WITH CAPS ON. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: Jason <bmwjason@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 1:48 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] RE: Telescopes/People/Vehicles for Experiement I was just going to surprise you, I expect to be there with one or two scopes. Jason. On 11/15/2013 1:03 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > > Heather: > We have a whole three people. Guess who, David, John and I. I'll be > on the top of the garage by 6pm or a little after. > That wont ruin my day. I was just invited to the Planetary Science > Center to help put on a workshop using images from the HST of Comet > ISON. This will teach Girl Scout trainers to take back to their > respective councils how the girls can interpret and use the photos > for science and data collecting. > Tucson in January should be a nice change from KC! > Joe > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather > S.T.E.M. Specialist > > *From:* "heather.spinelli@..." <heather.spinelli@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Friday, November 15, 2013 11:56 AM > *Subject:* [ASKC] RE: Telescopes/People/Vehicles for Experiement > > Do you have as many people/scopes/vehicles as you need for tonight's > test? > > Heather Spinelli > > > ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Unless I hear otherwise I plan to meet on the roof of the parking > garage about 6:30 PM this Friday November 15. I'll have my 14.5" > Starmaster in the Tahoe. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@... > <mailto:jos.wright@...>> wrote: > > I pitched the idea to the Department of Physics and Astronomy > at UMKC about moving the Warko to the southwest corner of the > parking structure. They like it! > We need to check the vibration caused by vehicles moving on > the different levels. It would be great to have scopes of > various sizes and mounting types and different vehicle types > for this experiment. This Friday's forecast is favorable. > Please let me know if you will help. Meet around 6:30pm and > maybe go for pizza following the test. > Thanks, > Joe > __________________________________________________________ > Joseph S. Wright > Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC > Office (913) 208-0924 > Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC > Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City > Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri > Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist > > > > > > >
There will be a -7.2 Iridium flare at 18:12 visible from KC and the Warko. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: SpaceWeather.com <swlist@...> Date: Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 11:34 AM Subject: Comet ISON Update To: "SpaceWeather.com" <swlist@...> Space Weather News for Nov. 16, 2013 http://spaceweather.com COMET ISON UPDATE: Comet ISON is now ten times brighter than it was on Nov. 13-14 when an unexpected outburst propelled the sundiver into the realm of naked-eye visibility. Observers around the world confirm seeing the comet as a faint smudge low in the eastern sky before sunrise. Backyard telescopes reveal a riot of gaseous streamers trailing behind the comet's brightening (and possibly fragmenting) core. With almost two weeks to go before ISON plunges into the sun's atmosphere, it is already one of the most beautiful and active comets in years. Current images and observing tips may be found at http://spaceweather.com. DON'T MISS THE NEXT SOLAR FLARE: Lately, solar activity has been high. Would you like a call when solar flares are underway? X-flare alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice). You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of Spaceweather.com: http://spaceweather.com/services/ . To unsubscribe click here: http://www.spaceweather2.com/u?id=79T&n=T&l=spaceweather or send a blank email to leave-spaceweather-1648055Q@...
Darrick Gray and I hosted 22 members of the Kansas City Businessmen's Club at Powell this evening and, in spite of the winds and the clouds, managed to show them either Neptune or Uranus (I was out with the laser pointer so I'm not sure), the moon, the moon, the moon and the moon. Finally, the clouds won out about 10 PM and we gave up, but the guests really enjoyed the evening. They also said they enjoyed the margaritas at La Mesa so take that with a salt shaker of salt. Overall, though, I think everyone had a good time and we called it a night and went home by 10:30. Rick Henderson
I watched comet Ison this morning. It is very bright with a long tail visible, even in less than ideal conditions. My plan was to take a picture this morning. But with the slightly less than hurricane force winds and moonlit sky, I abandoned that plan quickly. The clouds were still hanging around too when I first starting viewing. It was an easy find in my 9x60 binoculars, but not much to look at under the conditions. The view from a 120mm refractor was nice. With adverted vision and help from the wind moving the scope slightly, the tail could be traced quite a ways from the center of the eyepiece. The main part of the comet is very bright now. ---In askc@yahoogroups.com, <youngrmarcia@...> wrote: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: SpaceWeather.com <swlist@... mailto:swlist@...> Date: Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 11:34 AM Subject: Comet ISON Update To: "SpaceWeather.com" <swlist@... mailto:swlist@...> Space Weather News for Nov. 16, 2013 http://spaceweather.com http://spaceweather.com COMET ISON UPDATE: Comet ISON is now ten times brighter than it was on Nov. 13-14 when an unexpected outburst propelled the sundiver into the realm of naked-eye visibility. Observers around the world confirm seeing the comet as a faint smudge low in the eastern sky before sunrise. Backyard telescopes reveal a riot of gaseous streamers trailing behind the comet's brightening (and possibly fragmenting) core. With almost two weeks to go before ISON plunges into the sun's atmosphere, it is already one of the most beautiful and active comets in years. Current images and observing tips may be found at http://spaceweather.com http://spaceweather.com. DON'T MISS THE NEXT SOLAR FLARE: Lately, solar activity has been high. Would you like a call when solar flares are underway? X-flare alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice). You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of Spaceweather.com: http://spaceweather.com/services/ http://spaceweather.com/services/ . To unsubscribe click here: http://www.spaceweather2.com/u?id=79T&n=T&l=spaceweather http://www.spaceweather2.com/u?id=79T&n=T&l=spaceweather or send a blank email to leave-spaceweather-1648055Q@... mailto:leave-spaceweather-1648055Q@...
Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors usually park. Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell telescopes to clear the tree line. Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot. Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested. Rick Henderson
I've been trying to justify a morning run out to the dark sky site, if it were clear, for the last several mornings. But clouds or sleep got in the way. Now it doesn't need to be so dark and THIS is a much better idea. See you there. Denise On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > > > Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, > sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two > telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors > usually park. > > > > Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell > telescopes to clear the tree line. > > > > Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch > ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot. > > > > Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a > pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested. > > > > Rick Henderson > > >
Cool. See you in the painfully early morning. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:21 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning I've been trying to justify a morning run out to the dark sky site, if it were clear, for the last several mornings. But clouds or sleep got in the way. Now it doesn't need to be so dark and THIS is a much better idea. See you there. Denise On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors usually park. Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell telescopes to clear the tree line. Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot. Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested. Rick Henderson
Rick: I usually set up at a cemetery 3 miles from home for photography. It's got a good eastern horizon, but getting a peak through a scope and a warm breakfast after sounds good. I'll see you there. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Sunday, November 17, 2013 2:50 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors usually park. Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell telescopes to clear the tree line. Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot. Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested. Rick Henderson
Rick... I plan on heading down as well... if you happen to think about it could you grab my name badge? Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Tom and Heather, Sounds good. I look forward to seeing you in the morning. And, Heather, I'll have your name badge with me. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Spinelli Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: RE: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning Rick... I plan on heading down as well... if you happen to think about it could you grab my name badge? Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android> _____ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: RE: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning Sent: Mon, Nov 18, 2013 12:21:35 AM Cool. See you in the painfully early morning. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:21 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning I've been trying to justify a morning run out to the dark sky site, if it were clear, for the last several mornings. But clouds or sleep got in the way. Now it doesn't need to be so dark and THIS is a much better idea. See you there. Denise On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors usually park. Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell telescopes to clear the tree line. Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot. Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested. Rick Henderson
I'm a member. Do I need a badge to come out and play too? Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 10:48 PM Subject: RE: RE: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning Tom and Heather, Sounds good. I look forward to seeing you in the morning. And, Heather, I'll have your name badge with me. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Heather Spinelli Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 7:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: RE: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning Rick... I plan on heading down as well... if you happen to think about it could you grab my name badge? Heather Spinelli Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>; To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Subject: RE: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning Sent: Mon, Nov 18, 2013 12:21:35 AM Cool. See you in the painfully early morning. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 5:21 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet ISON at Powell EARLY EARLY EARLY Monday Morning I've been trying to justify a morning run out to the dark sky site, if it were clear, for the last several mornings. But clouds or sleep got in the way. Now it doesn't need to be so dark and THIS is a much better idea. See you there. Denise On Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> wrote: Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors usually park. Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell telescopes to clear the tree line. Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot. Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested. Rick Henderson
scope loaded, planning to be there
Mike Sterling
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Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors usually park.Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell telescopes to clear the tree line.Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot.Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested.Rick Henderson
No badge needed, she I was just asking to pick hers up ... Looking forward to meeting you ... Mike Sterling
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I'm a member. Do I need a badge to come out and play too?
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Tom and Heather, Sounds good. I look forward to seeing you in the morning. And, Heather, I'll have your name badge with me. Rick Henderson
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Cool. See you in the painfully early morning.Rick HendersonFrom: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Denise Moser
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last several mornings. But clouds or sleep got in the way. Now it doesn't need to be so dark and THIS is a much better idea. See you there.DeniseOn Sun, Nov 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> wrote: Steve King and I are going to be at Powell tomorrow (Monday) morning, sometime between 5 and 5:30 AM to set up deep sky binoculars and one or two telescopes in the parking lot directly north of Powell, where the visitors usually park.Comet ISON will be too low in the southeast for any of the Powell telescopes to clear the tree line.Sunrise is about 7:07 AM so we think the optimum time to try and catch ISON is the 5:30 to 6:00 AM timeslot.Anyone as crazy as we are welcome to come along. And, Miss B's serves a pretty good breakfast if anyone's interested.Rick Henderson
A big chilly out here. Rick Henderson, Steve King Tom Martinez, Jim Caruthers, Denese Moser, Dennis and Susan Budd, Heather Spinelli, David Newenschwander, and David and Marcia Young gathered at Powell this morning to view ISON and Lovejoy. We could barely detect a tail through scopes on ISON but not on Lovejoy. Lovejoy was much brighter. Both visible in binoculars by not unaided eye. Breakfast time as it gets red in the east!
COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL: Comet's ISON's recent outburst of activity has done more than simply brighten the comet. Whatever exploded from the comet's core also created a spectacularly-long tail, more than 16 million kilometers from end to end. [Picture at http://www.spaceweather.com/] "The tail of the comet stretches more than 7o across the sky," says Jger. It's almost as wide as the bowl of the Big Dipper. Physically, ISON's tail is about 12 times wider than the sun. So, when the head of ISON plunges into the sun's atmosphere on Nov. 28th, more than 15 million kilometers of the comet's tail will still be jutting into space behind it. Because so much gas and dust is spewing from the comet's core, it is impossible to see clearly what caused Comet ISON's outburst on Nov. 13-14. One possibility is that fresh veins of ice are opening up in the comet's nucleus, vaporizing furiously as ISON approaches the sun. Another possibility is that the nucleus has completely fragmented. "If so, it will still be several days before we know for sure," says Karl Battams, an astronomer with NASA's Comet ISON Observing Campaign. "When comet nuclei fall apart, its not like a shrapnel-laden explosion. Instead, the chunks slowly drift apart at slightly different speeds. Given that ISONs nucleus is shrouded in such a tremendous volume of light-scattering dust and gas right now, it will be almost impossible to determine this for at least a few days and perhaps not until the comet reaches the field of view of NASA's STEREO HI-1A instrument on November 21, 2013. We will have to wait for the chunks to drift apart a sufficient distance, assuming they don't crumble first."
Hmmm, I guess they weren't with us this morning when we all saw the comet, but only a very short and faint fantail of a tail. Comet Lovejoy was brighter than ISON. Granted, it was very low on the horizon, about 15 degrees, and the moon was full, but it was still hard to believe there was a 7 degree tail. Perhaps under truly dark skies. Still there is hope that it will continue to brighten. At least this time we all saw it and didn't have to just "think" we saw it. And all concerned had a good time and several of us had a good time at breakfast at Miss B's cafe in Louisburg. Thanks for the article, Mike. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Stewart Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 8:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Comet ISON COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL: Comet's ISON's recent outburst of activity has done more than simply brighten the comet. Whatever exploded from the comet's core also created a spectacularly-long tail, more than 16 million kilometers from end to end. [Picture at http://www.spaceweather.com/] "The tail of the comet stretches more than 7o across the sky," says Jger. It's almost as wide as the bowl of the Big Dipper. Physically, ISON's tail is about 12 times wider than the sun. So, when the head of ISON plunges into the sun's atmosphere on Nov. 28th, more than 15 million kilometers of the comet's tail will still be jutting into space behind it. Because so much gas and dust is spewing from the comet's core, it is impossible to see clearly what caused Comet ISON's outburst on Nov. 13-14. One possibility is that fresh veins of ice are opening up in the comet's nucleus, vaporizing furiously as ISON approaches the sun. Another possibility is that the nucleus has completely fragmented. "If so, it will still be several days before we know for sure," says Karl Battams, an astronomer with NASA's Comet ISON Observing Campaign. "When comet nuclei fall apart, its not like a shrapnel-laden explosion. Instead, the chunks slowly drift apart at slightly different speeds. Given that ISONs nucleus is shrouded in such a tremendous volume of light-scattering dust and gas right now, it will be almost impossible to determine this for at least a few days and perhaps not until the comet reaches the field of view of NASA's STEREO HI-1A instrument on November 21, 2013. We will have to wait for the chunks to drift apart a sufficient distance, assuming they don't crumble first."
The long tail is only visible in photos, and only photos from excellent sites, and only photos from people who know how to bring out the details with software. Unfortunately, a lot of these techniques are not easy and somewhat hidden from the average imager. Moonlight pretty much wiped out the detail visually, but some imagers can pull out some incredible detail. Unfortunately, a lot of folks think that is what can be seen visually. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Monday, November 18, 2013 10:32 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hmmm, I guess they weren't with us this morning when we all saw the comet, but only a very short and faint fantail of a tail. Comet Lovejoy was brighter than ISON. Granted, it was very low on the horizon, about 15 degrees, and the moon was full, but it was still hard to believe there was a 7 degree tail. Perhaps under truly dark skies. Still there is hope that it will continue to brighten. At least this time we all saw it and didn't have to just "think" we saw it. And all concerned had a good time and several of us had a good time at breakfast at Miss B's cafe in Louisburg. Thanks for the article, Mike. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Stewart Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 8:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Comet ISON COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL: Comet's ISON's recent outburst of activity has done more than simply brighten the comet. Whatever exploded from the comet's core also created a spectacularly-long tail, more than 16 million kilometers from end to end. [Picture at http://www.spaceweather.com/] "The tail of the comet stretches more than 7o across the sky," says Jäger. It's almost as wide as the bowl of the Big Dipper. Physically, ISON's tail is about 12 times wider than the sun. So, when the head of ISON plunges into the sun's atmosphere on Nov. 28th, more than 15 million kilometers of the comet's tail will still be jutting into space behind it. Because so much gas and dust is spewing from the comet's core, it is impossible to see clearly what caused Comet ISON's outburst on Nov. 13-14. One possibility is that fresh veins of ice are opening up in the comet's nucleus, vaporizing furiously as ISON approaches the sun. Another possibility is that the nucleus has completely fragmented. "If so, it will still be several days before we know for sure," says Karl Battams, an astronomer with NASA's Comet ISON Observing Campaign. "When comet nuclei fall apart, it’s not like a shrapnel-laden explosion. Instead, the chunks slowly drift apart at slightly different speeds. Given that ISON’s nucleus is shrouded in such a tremendous volume of light-scattering dust and gas right now, it will be almost impossible to determine this for at least a few days and perhaps not until the comet reaches the field of view of NASA's STEREO HI-1A instrument on November 21, 2013. We will have to wait for the chunks to drift apart a sufficient distance, assuming they don't crumble first."
I guess what I should have stressed is that the SpaceWeather.com article didn't really emphasize the exact point that Tom brought out. That the outburst and the tail were photographic objects only. The very title of the article "COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL" is a bit misleading to anyone who just happens on the article. While the pictures on the site are pretty amazing, the article doesn't stress the photography. In fact, at the very end of the article they even state that ISON's close proximity to Spice on the 17th and 18th will make ISON (and I quote) "extra-easy to find." We all found it Monday morning, but I don't think anyone would have said it was "extra-easy." I did order my eggs at Miss B's OVER-easy, however, but I found them next to my forka, not Spica. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 1:09 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet ISON The long tail is only visible in photos, and only photos from excellent sites, and only photos from people who know how to bring out the details with software. Unfortunately, a lot of these techniques are not easy and somewhat hidden from the average imager. Moonlight pretty much wiped out the detail visually, but some imagers can pull out some incredible detail. Unfortunately, a lot of folks think that is what can be seen visually. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Monday, November 18, 2013 10:32 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hmmm, I guess they weren't with us this morning when we all saw the comet, but only a very short and faint fantail of a tail. Comet Lovejoy was brighter than ISON. Granted, it was very low on the horizon, about 15 degrees, and the moon was full, but it was still hard to believe there was a 7 degree tail. Perhaps under truly dark skies. Still there is hope that it will continue to brighten. At least this time we all saw it and didn't have to just "think" we saw it. And all concerned had a good time and several of us had a good time at breakfast at Miss B's cafe in Louisburg. Thanks for the article, Mike. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Stewart Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 8:27 PM To: ASKC@...m Subject: [ASKC] Comet ISON COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL: Comet's ISON's recent outburst of activity has done more than simply brighten the comet. Whatever exploded from the comet's core also created a spectacularly-long tail, more than 16 million kilometers from end to end. [Picture at http://www.spaceweather.com/] "The tail of the comet stretches more than 7o across the sky," says Jäger. It's almost as wide as the bowl of the Big Dipper. Physically, ISON's tail is about 12 times wider than the sun. So, when the head of ISON plunges into the sun's atmosphere on Nov. 28th, more than 15 million kilometers of the comet's tail will still be jutting into space behind it. Because so much gas and dust is spewing from the comet's core, it is impossible to see clearly what caused Comet ISON's outburst on Nov. 13-14. One possibility is that fresh veins of ice are opening up in the comet's nucleus, vaporizing furiously as ISON approaches the sun. Another possibility is that the nucleus has completely fragmented. "If so, it will still be several days before we know for sure," says Karl Battams, an astronomer with NASA's Comet ISON Observing Campaign. "When comet nuclei fall apart, it’s not like a shrapnel-laden explosion. Instead, the chunks slowly drift apart at slightly different speeds. Given that ISON’s nucleus is shrouded in such a tremendous volume of light-scattering dust and gas right now, it will be almost impossible to determine this for at least a few days and perhaps not until the comet reaches the field of view of NASA's STEREO HI-1A instrument on November 21, 2013. We will have to wait for the chunks to drift apart a sufficient distance, assuming they don't crumble first."
Shades of Dune. The spice merchants are at it again. ...ISON's close proximity to Spica (not Spice) on the 17th and 18th... No wonder it wasn't easy to find. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Henderson Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:21 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Comet ISON I guess what I should have stressed is that the SpaceWeather.com article didn't really emphasize the exact point that Tom brought out. That the outburst and the tail were photographic objects only. The very title of the article "COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL" is a bit misleading to anyone who just happens on the article. While the pictures on the site are pretty amazing, the article doesn't stress the photography. In fact, at the very end of the article they even state that ISON's close proximity to Spice on the 17th and 18th will make ISON (and I quote) "extra-easy to find." We all found it Monday morning, but I don't think anyone would have said it was "extra-easy." I did order my eggs at Miss B's OVER-easy, however, but I found them next to my forka, not Spica. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 1:09 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Comet ISON The long tail is only visible in photos, and only photos from excellent sites, and only photos from people who know how to bring out the details with software. Unfortunately, a lot of these techniques are not easy and somewhat hidden from the average imager. Moonlight pretty much wiped out the detail visually, but some imagers can pull out some incredible detail. Unfortunately, a lot of folks think that is what can be seen visually. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Monday, November 18, 2013 10:32 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hmmm, I guess they weren't with us this morning when we all saw the comet, but only a very short and faint fantail of a tail. Comet Lovejoy was brighter than ISON. Granted, it was very low on the horizon, about 15 degrees, and the moon was full, but it was still hard to believe there was a 7 degree tail. Perhaps under truly dark skies. Still there is hope that it will continue to brighten. At least this time we all saw it and didn't have to just "think" we saw it. And all concerned had a good time and several of us had a good time at breakfast at Miss B's cafe in Louisburg. Thanks for the article, Mike. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Stewart Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 8:27 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Comet ISON COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL: Comet's ISON's recent outburst of activity has done more than simply brighten the comet. Whatever exploded from the comet's core also created a spectacularly-long tail, more than 16 million kilometers from end to end. [Picture at http://www.spaceweather.com/] "The tail of the comet stretches more than 7o across the sky," says Jäger. It's almost as wide as the bowl of the Big Dipper. Physically, ISON's tail is about 12 times wider than the sun. So, when the head of ISON plunges into the sun's atmosphere on Nov. 28th, more than 15 million kilometers of the comet's tail will still be jutting into space behind it. Because so much gas and dust is spewing from the comet's core, it is impossible to see clearly what caused Comet ISON's outburst on Nov. 13-14. One possibility is that fresh veins of ice are opening up in the comet's nucleus, vaporizing furiously as ISON approaches the sun. Another possibility is that the nucleus has completely fragmented. "If so, it will still be several days before we know for sure," says Karl Battams, an astronomer with NASA's Comet ISON Observing Campaign. "When comet nuclei fall apart, it’s not like a shrapnel-laden explosion. Instead, the chunks slowly drift apart at slightly different speeds. Given that ISON’s nucleus is shrouded in such a tremendous volume of light-scattering dust and gas right now, it will be almost impossible to determine this for at least a few days and perhaps not until the comet reaches the field of view of NASA's STEREO HI-1A instrument on November 21, 2013. We will have to wait for the chunks to drift apart a sufficient distance, assuming they don't crumble first."
The RASC handbooks are here. I'll have them at the GM or you can pick them up at my house at 7311 Stearns Shawnee, KS better call 913-631-8413 before you come though. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Just a reminder that I will have the remaining name badges at the GM this Saturday for those who haven't picked theirs up yet. Rick Henderson
<http://kcpt.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=57ca325c51889217c14d7c6d1&id=721d03c263&e=844195b204>Comet Encounter In this program, scientists around the world follow a once-in-a-lifetime event, the path of the sun-grazing comet ISON. The comet, somewhere between one and ten kilometers in diameter, is currently just beyond the orbit of Jupiter. As it races past Earth toward the sun, it will likely develop a tail to light up the night skies. Friday, November 22 at 9pm on KCPT Roger Gruenke
Sorry to change the subject from comets. I know there are Bortle Scale Apps for phones. Bentley Ousley showed me his App. I've seen light pollution maps as of 2006. I'm looking for a Bortle map around KC that is more recent. Anybody know where I could get this for my laptop? Thanks! Dan
I finally had a chance to work on the images I took of two comets last Monday morning from the parking lot at Powell Observatory. Have a look by clicking on the link below my name. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
Nice work, Tom! And now I officially acknowledge that the tail exists, even if only in the photographs. In spite of the early hour, I think everyone had a good time and your pictures are just sort of the crowning finish. Thanks, Tom! Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 9:49 AM To: 'ASKC@yahoogroups.com' Subject: [ASKC] 2 comets last Monday morn I finally had a chance to work on the images I took of two comets last Monday morning from the parking lot at Powell Observatory. Have a look by clicking on the link below my name. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
Below is a link. When you open the link you can put in your Lat & Long or click on one of the plus (+) signs on the map and it will take you to Google maps. http://cleardarksky.com/lp/KansasKAlp.html Hope this helps. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: "gdj102356@..." <gdj102356@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 9:33 AM Subject: [ASKC] Bortle Scale Sorry to change the subject from comets. I know there are Bortle Scale Apps for phones. Bentley Ousley showed me his App. I've seen light pollution maps as of 2006. I'm looking for a Bortle map around KC that is more recent. Anybody know where I could get this for my laptop? Thanks! Dan
We need photos of events at Powell depicting the public participant. Please send them to me. They may be used in a fund raising campaign. They will not be used for any other purpose without the photographers permission. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Here is a site that we play with every once and a while, looking for dark skies. http://www.jshine.net/astronomy/dark_sky/index.php?lat=40.04522606780029&lng=-94.63554382324219&zoom=12&pollution=true&selected_id=1607 http://www.jshine.net/astronomy/dark_sky/index.php?lat=40.04522606780029&lng=-94.63554382324219&zoom=12&pollution=true&selected_id=1607 William Werner ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <gdj102356@...> wrote: Sorry to change the subject from comets. I know there are Bortle Scale Apps for phones. Bentley Ousley showed me his App. I've seen light pollution maps as of 2006. I'm looking for a Bortle map around KC that is more recent. Anybody know where I could get this for my laptop? Thanks! Dan
I have several you can choose from in a dropbox folder: https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Powell%20Observatory Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Thursday, November 21, 2013 9:12 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: We need photos of events at Powell depicting the public participant. Please send them to me. They may be used in a fund raising campaign. They will not be used for any other purpose without the photographers permission. Sent via Gmail from David Young
I get an error message saying the folder doesn't exist. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > > > I have several you can choose from in a dropbox folder: > https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Powell%20Observatory > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > On Thursday, November 21, 2013 9:12 PM, David Young < > youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We need photos of events at Powell depicting the public participant. > Please send them to me. They may be used in a fund raising campaign. They > will not be used for any other purpose without the photographers permission. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > >
Okay David, I went about this the wrong way. A link to the folder of photos you can use will be sent to your e-mail address. Let me know if you got. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, November 22, 2013 7:29 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: I get an error message saying the folder doesn't exist. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > >I have several you can choose from in a dropbox folder: >https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Powell%20Observatory > > >Tom J Martinez >http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > >On Thursday, November 21, 2013 9:12 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > >We need photos of events at Powell depicting the public participant. Please send them to me. They may be used in a fund raising campaign. They will not be used for any other purpose without the photographers permission. > >Sent via Gmail from David Young > >
Got them! Thanks Tom. We can use the images in our fundraising? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 9:20 AM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > > Okay David, I went about this the wrong way. A link to the folder of > photos you can use will be sent to your e-mail address. Let me know if you > got. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > On Friday, November 22, 2013 7:29 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> > wrote: > > I get an error message saying the folder doesn't exist. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 10:43 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...>wrote: > > > I have several you can choose from in a dropbox folder: > https://www.dropbox.com/home/Photos/Powell%20Observatory > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > On Thursday, November 21, 2013 9:12 PM, David Young < > youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > We need photos of events at Powell depicting the public participant. > Please send them to me. They may be used in a fund raising campaign. They > will not be used for any other purpose without the photographers permission. > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > > > >
All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! Cool!!! Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry
I just found this, sorry, yes I changed to four like you suspected, thanks. Dick T > On Nov 8, 2013, at 4:27 PM, Gary Pittman <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > > Hi Dick, your original messages said you wanted one wall calendar and one desk calendar.The check I received from you today says four wall calendars. I assume you've changed your mind and don't want the one desk calendar. I'll order four wall calendars for you unless I hear otherwise from you. Please reply to this message so I'll know you got it. Thanks. > > Gary Pittman > yrag1919@... > > >> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 11:33 PM, RCT <dtrent@...> wrote: >> >> Gary, I’ll take one of each. Dick T >> >> From: Gary Pittman >> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 8:45 PM >> To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: Re: [ASKC] 2014 Calendars >> >> >> >> OK Starman621. I'll put you on the list as soon as I figure out who you are. I'm not as good at remembering handles as I am names. >> >> Gary >> >> >>> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 8:22 PM, starman621od . <kings621@...> wrote: >>> >>> Gary I will take one of each >>> >>> >>>> On Wed, Oct 30, 2013 at 3:01 PM, <yrag1919@...> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello ASKC, >>>> >>>> For quite a few years now you’ve seen “The Year In Space” calendars in the hands of many ASKC members. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I played the role of liaison by ordering calendars in bulk for a lot of years and then Joe Wright took over for a lot of years. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I’ve agreed to take the job back this year. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The calendar currently comes in the conveniently carried 9 by 6 folding version and it is also available in the 11 by 16 wall hanging version. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> By ordering in bulk we can get the calendars for $11.95 (a $5 savings) if we order nine . We can mix the order between the two versions of calendar. Please reply to this email with the quantities and type of calendar you want. I’ll put you on the list. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I will only order prepaid calendars so if you are ordering you’ll need to mail your check, payable to Gary Pittman to 1919 SW Fifth St., Blue Springs, MO 64014. I will place the order on Monday, November 11th. This doesn’t give you much time but I figure you will know when you read this whether or not you want to place an order. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> A week and a half should be plenty of time for your mailed check to reach me. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Clear skies, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Gary Pittman >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Clear skies, >> >> Gary Pittman > > > > -- > Clear skies, > > Gary Pittman > > >
What was your time On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@...t> wrote: > All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! > > Cool!!! > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > >
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57034821-78/telescope-clements-mirror-inch.html.csp Here is an interesting article about making a KH-12 mirror into a telescope.
This was from about 11:30 Friday night till at least 2:00pm Saturday. It showed the 11 doctors walking across the top of the page. Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "starman621od ." <kings621@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:12 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Google home search page What was your time On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! > > Cool!!! > > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo Groups Links > > > >
I know that but if you clicked one of the doctors you got to play games. You would have to get the doctor from the phone booth to the letters GOOGLE then back to the phone booth. There were about 4 or 5 different levels. On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > This was from about 11:30 Friday night till at least 2:00pm Saturday. > > It showed the 11 doctors walking across the top of the page. > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@...> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:12 -0600 > *To: *<ASKC@...m> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page > > > > What was your time > > > On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > >> All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! >> >> Cool!!! >> >> >> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> > >
I tried clicking on them but nothing happened. I'm using IE8 on XP. What are you using? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "starman621od ." <kings621@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:47:06 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Google home search page I know that but if you clicked one of the doctors you got to play games. You would have to get the doctor from the phone booth to the letters GOOGLE then back to the phone booth. There were about 4 or 5 different levels. On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > > > This was from about 11:30 Friday night till at least 2:00pm Saturday. > > It showed the 11 doctors walking across the top of the page. > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@gmail.com> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:12 -0600 > *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page > > > > What was your time > > > On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > >> All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! >> >> Cool!!! >> >> >> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> >> >> Yahoo Groups Links >> >> >> >> > >
Yeah and it was fun to let the salt shaker Dalek catch you just so you could hear "exterminate". They should have put the tardis traveling. sound in though On Nov 24, 2013 9:47 AM, "starman621od ." <kings621@...> wrote: > > > I know that but if you clicked one of the doctors you got to play games. > You would have to get the doctor from the phone booth to the letters GOOGLE > then back to the phone booth. There were about 4 or 5 different levels. > > > On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > >> >> >> This was from about 11:30 Friday night till at least 2:00pm Saturday. >> >> It showed the 11 doctors walking across the top of the page. >> >> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> ------------------------------ >> *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@...> >> *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Date: *Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:12 -0600 >> *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page >> >> >> >> What was your time >> >> >> On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: >> >>> All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! >>> >>> Cool!!! >>> >>> >>> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > >
Hello all. I've been looking for delivery of the calendars all last week. I hoped to bring them to the meeting Saturday night to start delivery. When they didn't arrive Friday I gave up. My family celebrated our Thanksgiving on Saturday which meant that I would leave home about 11:00 am and not be able to go home before the club meeting. I could feel it in my bones that the calendars would come after I left Saturday morning. Sure enough, there was a box sitting outside my front door when I arrived home late last night. That being said, I will have the calendars at the ASKC Christmas party on December the 7th. I will have them at the January board meeting on 1/20/2014 and the January general meeting on 1/24/2014. If you aren't attending the party, or need your calendar before then you can pick them up at my house. Call me before hand to arrange a day and time. My number is 816-228-4238. Clear skies and happy holidays. Gary Pittman
I put a spreadsheet in the "Files" section that shows the positions of ISON on Nov 28. I included hourly RA and Dec for that day as requested by Bob Sandy. This is the direct link: http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/-E-SUjDexcka6h4BVg5GzawNlgDXYkL9ILE_MSt6tUm04MVMc07FpvZGwsDgbcolVfjyDI4xQmS_JUhYZ8Eu16t86VwC6Q/ISON%20positions%20for%20November28.xlsx http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/-E-SUjDexcka6h4BVg5GzawNlgDXYkL9ILE_MSt6tUm04MVMc07FpvZGwsDgbcolVfjyDI4xQmS_JUhYZ8Eu16t86VwC6Q/ISON%20positions%20for%20November28.xlsx Column B is the distance to the comet FROM THE EDGE OF THE SUN measured in ARC-MINUTES. It gets close! Column D is the position angle of the comet as compared to the Sun. North is 0, east 90, south 180, west 270. Most people fail to realise though that as the Sun passes over during the day it tips from north being to the upper left to north being to the upper right. That's why i included column C. So for example, at 8am, the table says the comete will be at the 3:00 position, or straight right of the Sun. Hopefully it's clear on Thanksgiving Day!!!! -Scott
Windows 7 on a HP laptop On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 10:32 AM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > > > I tried clicking on them but nothing happened. I'm using IE8 on XP. What > are you using? > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@...> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:47:06 -0600 > *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page > > > > I know that but if you clicked one of the doctors you got to play games. > You would have to get the doctor from the phone booth to the letters GOOGLE > then back to the phone booth. There were about 4 or 5 different levels. > > > On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > >> >> >> This was from about 11:30 Friday night till at least 2:00pm Saturday. >> >> It showed the 11 doctors walking across the top of the page. >> >> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> ------------------------------ >> *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@...> >> *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Date: *Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:12 -0600 >> *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page >> >> >> >> What was your time >> >> >> On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: >> >>> All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! >>> >>> Cool!!! >>> >>> >>> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > >
What browser you using? Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: "starman621od ." <kings621@gmail.com> Sender: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:33:03 To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Reply-To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Google home search page Windows 7 on a HP laptop On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 10:32 AM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > > > I tried clicking on them but nothing happened. I'm using IE8 on XP. What > are you using? > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@gmail.com> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:47:06 -0600 > *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page > > > > I know that but if you clicked one of the doctors you got to play games. > You would have to get the doctor from the phone booth to the letters GOOGLE > then back to the phone booth. There were about 4 or 5 different levels. > > > On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: > >> >> >> This was from about 11:30 Friday night till at least 2:00pm Saturday. >> >> It showed the 11 doctors walking across the top of the page. >> >> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> ------------------------------ >> *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@gmail.com> >> *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Date: *Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:12 -0600 >> *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page >> >> >> >> What was your time >> >> >> On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@comcast.net> wrote: >> >>> All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! >>> >>> Cool!!! >>> >>> >>> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> >>> >>> Yahoo Groups Links >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > >
A few people asked me if I had any extra handbooks last night. Unfortunately I only order them for those who prepaid so I don't get stuck with copies asked for but never claimed or paid for. The good news is that for a few dollars more than this year's cost you can get them from the Astronomical League for $26. I'm sure one of our members who works in the Kansas City headquarters will snag one and bring it to a meeting for you. Check with Denise Moser. Sent via Gmail from David Young
On 11/24/2013 11:51 AM, s.kranz1@... wrote: > > > What browser you using? i used firefox and chrome, both worked fine. 17 minutes to spell google.
Wow, Tom! Your pictures are excellent. Doug S. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <zenitrammot@...> wrote: I finally had a chance to work on the images I took of two comets last Monday morning from the parking lot at Powell Observatory. Have a look by clicking on the link below my name. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
Any one out there care to take some of the handbooks to the holiday party on the 7th? I won't be going so it would be nice to have another venue to pass few out. If anyone want to pick theirs up here at my house you need to do so no later than Thursday or wait until after December 10. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Explorer and google chrome and I think mine was 17 too On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 1:51 PM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > What browser you using? > > Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry > ------------------------------ > *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@...> > *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Date: *Sun, 24 Nov 2013 13:33:03 -0600 > *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page > > > > Windows 7 on a HP laptop > > > On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 10:32 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > >> >> >> I tried clicking on them but nothing happened. I'm using IE8 on XP. What >> are you using? >> >> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >> ------------------------------ >> *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@...> >> *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Date: *Sun, 24 Nov 2013 09:47:06 -0600 >> *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >> *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page >> >> >> >> I know that but if you clicked one of the doctors you got to play games. >> You would have to get the doctor from the phone booth to the letters GOOGLE >> then back to the phone booth. There were about 4 or 5 different levels. >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 24, 2013 at 5:36 AM, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> This was from about 11:30 Friday night till at least 2:00pm Saturday. >>> >>> It showed the 11 doctors walking across the top of the page. >>> >>> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: * "starman621od ." <kings621@...> >>> *Sender: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> *Date: *Sat, 23 Nov 2013 23:13:12 -0600 >>> *To: *<ASKC@yahoogroups.com> >>> *ReplyTo: * ASKC@yahoogroups.com >>> *Subject: *Re: [ASKC] Google home search page >>> >>> >>> >>> What was your time >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM, <s.kranz1@...t> wrote: >>> >>>> All you Whovians! Check out the Google search page! >>>> >>>> Cool!!! >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent on the Sprint Now Network from my BlackBerry >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yahoo Groups Links >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> > >
Check out page A2 in the Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, issue. There is an article on Comet ISON. The writer did her homework before she wrote the piece!! Marcia
On 11/25/2013 7:44 AM, Marcia Young wrote: > Check out page A2 in the Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, issue. There is an > article on Comet ISON. The writer did her homework before she wrote > the piece!! Online is dated 11/24, maybe this is the same article? http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/24/4646696/will-icy-comet-survive-close-encounter.html
Similar, but not the same. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 11:06 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] KC Star item On 11/25/2013 7:44 AM, Marcia Young wrote: Check out page A2 in the Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, issue. There is an article on Comet ISON. The writer did her homework before she wrote the piece!! Online is dated 11/24, maybe this is the same article? http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/24/4646696/will-icy-comet-survive-close-en counter.html
Online piece is longer. M On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: > > > On 11/25/2013 7:44 AM, Marcia Young wrote: > > > Check out page A2 in the Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, issue. There is an article > on Comet ISON. The writer did her homework before she wrote the piece!! > > > Online is dated 11/24, maybe this is the same article? > > > http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/24/4646696/will-icy-comet-survive-close-encounter.html > > > > >
An editor with a particular space to fill was involved with the print version. At least it looks like the editor had done some homework too and wasn't totally blue-pencil happy. M On Mon, Nov 25, 2013 at 11:37 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...>wrote: > > > Similar, but not the same. > > > > Rick Henderson > > > > *From:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim > Stephens > *Sent:* Monday, November 25, 2013 11:06 AM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] KC Star item > > > > > > On 11/25/2013 7:44 AM, Marcia Young wrote: > > > > Check out page A2 in the Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, issue. There is an article > on Comet ISON. The writer did her homework before she wrote the piece!! > > > Online is dated 11/24, maybe this is the same article? > > > http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/24/4646696/will-icy-comet-survive-close-encounter.html > > > >
Uh, I mean, Thanksgiving Day. It has some pictures simulating the sun and ison during the day, giving a visual idea of the data in the excel spreadsheet that Scott uploaded the other day. Denise
And that link might be?... Rick Henderson From: ASKC@...m [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dennyzen@... Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:03 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Another article on ISON--viewing on Perihelion Day Uh, I mean, Thanksgiving Day. It has some pictures simulating the sun and ison during the day, giving a visual idea of the data in the excel spreadsheet that Scott uploaded the other day. Denise
You mean the set of letters with an underline? That is still on my clipboard yet? (Yes, the month is mispelled, but that is how they have it). http://www.universetoday.com/106710/guide-to-safely-viewing-comet-ison-on-perihelion-day-novenber-28/ http://www.universetoday.com/106710/guide-to-safely-viewing-comet-ison-on-perihelion-day-novenber-28/ Sorry about that. ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <rhenderson1@...> wrote: And that link might be?... Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dennyzen@... Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 3:03 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Another article on ISON--viewing on Perihelion Day Uh, I mean, Thanksgiving Day. It has some pictures simulating the sun and ison during the day, giving a visual idea of the data in the excel spreadsheet that Scott uploaded the other day. Denise
Sent via Gmail from David Young ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...> Date: Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 8:35 PM Subject: from MSNBC To: David Young <youngmdavid@...> Do you think this should be sent to the Yahoo group? xooxoxox The peak time for scientific observations will come when ISON streaks within 730,000 miles (1.2 million kilometers) of the sun's surface at 1:37 p.m. ET on Thursday, hitting a top speed of 780,000 mph (350 kilometers per second). And thanks to online opportunities, you'll be able to watch what happens along with the scientists. *How to watch online* - NASA presents a Google+ Hangout<https://plus.google.com/events/c8t7i5dbr1k50oq89giloiqe8rc> from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET Thursday, featuring imagery from the Solar Dynamics Observatory and commentary from SDO's mission control. The hangout also will be carried live on NASA Television and the agency's website. Panelists include solar physicists C. Alex Young and W. Dean Pesnel, comet scientist Karl Battams and "Bad Astronomy" blogger Phil Plait. - Views from the Solar Dynamics Observatory will also be posted on NASA's Comet ISON Perihelion website <http://cometison.gsfc.nasa.gov/>. Check http://www.nasa.gov/ison for still more images. There's also aComet ISON Flickr photo pool <http://www.flickr.com/groups/comet_ison/pool>, and SpaceWeather's ISON gallery<http://spaceweathergallery.com/ison_gallery.html> . - Comet ISON is the subject of post-perihelion Google+ Hangouts<https://plus.google.com/103731003658786909594/posts/UtfHmPJQjdt> scheduled for noon ET Dec. 2 to Dec. 6 in association with the Comet Festival South Bend. The Planetary Society's Emily Lakdawallapoints to those and other ISON-related events<http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakdawalla/2013/comet-ison-live-blog.html> . - If ISON survives, the Slooh virtual observatory<http://events.slooh.com/> is gearing up to follow the comet's progress via telescopes in Arizona, South America and the Canary Islands. A schedule of live broadcasts will be set up if and when the comet comes into view. "The uncertainty in how ISON will appear is part of the fun. ... We could be in for a true spectacle, or a big zero, and Slooh will be prepared to show the world which of these two doors will open for us," astronomer Bob Berman said in an emailed statement.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HAS A PUBLIC EVENING LECTURE SERIES THAT IS AVAILIBLE ONLINE. DECEMBER 2ND WILL BE:Dr. Beatrice Mueller Planetary Science Institute ISON --- an Unusual Sungrazing Comet THE LINK IS BELOW. JOE https://www.as.arizona.edu/public-evening-lecture-series _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Looks like ISON did not survive. Read article at spaceweather.com. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Something appears to have survived in the SOHO LASOC C2 and C3 images. We'll have to wait and see if there's anything that resembles a comet visually. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: Looks like ISON did not survive. Read article at spaceweather.com. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Cool! I went out every to see if it was ever visible, but never seen anything. Anyone read how bright it got? -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: gazer649@kc.rr.com Date:11/28/2013 17:40 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: ISON R.I.P. Something appears to have survived in the SOHO LASOC C2 and C3 images. We'll have to wait and see if there's anything that resembles a comet visually. Sincerely, Richard Fredrick ---In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <s.kranz1@...> wrote: Looks like ISON did not survive. Read article at spaceweather.com. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Latest that I read was that it had faded dramatically and dimmed to -1 mag and falling fast. I took some pictures like suggested using a overhang to block but it doesn't look promising. Gary Martin.
It almost looks like a portion of the nucleus is intact. It looks like it is brighening on the SOHO movie clip, so I guess it remains to be seen if a tail re-develops on the opposite side
ASKC, I forward this email from the IDA for two reasons: 1. It has quite a bit of interesting information for amateur astronomers (and citizens of the Earth) and 2. To encourage you to become a supporting member directly. I think the club supports the IDA via your ASKC membership. But I also believe that portion is a relatively small annual amount from you as an individual amateur astronomer who probably cares very much about the night sky. Your direct membership would have a much greater impact for the IDA in helping to advance smarter lights/lighting and less lights/lighting. have a great Thanksgiving wknd, Grant Miller Warrensburg, MO On Wednesday, November 27, 2013 8:21 PM, Cheryl Ann Bishop <ida@...> wrote: Having trouble viewing this email? Click here > International Dark-Sky Association >Night Watch >Join Us! >Join us in our fight for a natural >nighttime environment. >Donate >Become a Member > > >www.darksky.org >Featured Video: Singapore Star Trails >By Justin Ng 27 November 2013 >Support IDA and have fun in the sun ... > >Malibu Community Alliance Fundraiser >It's a win-win!Support IDA while surfing and stargazing in beautiful Malibu, Calif. The Malibu Community Alliance invites you to a special evening on Dec. 12, 2013, in support of IDA. The event includes cocktails and appetizers, music, telescopes for stargazing and a raffle to win a Celestron CPC Deluxe 925 HD Telescope. Minimum contribution to attend is $150. Raffle tickets are $100. If you cannot attend, consider supporting us by purchasing raffle tickets (you don't have to attend to purchase) or making a contribution. For more information, and to register or purchase raffle tickets, click here. >BREAKING NEWS > >Men's Journal Publishes Exhaustive Article on IDA and Light Pollution >Run out to your local newsstand! The December issue of Men's Journal, now available, features IDA in a comprehensive nine-page article on light pollution. The feature addresses the negative impacts of light pollution on wildlife and human, the importance of dark skies and lighting issues and solutions, and includes great graphics and extensive interviews with our Executive Director Bob Parks and Bill Wren of the McDonald Observatory, among others. A digital version is available for a $1.99 a month subscription fee. >IDA Recognizes Exceptional Efforts >At our Annual General Meeting, we had the honor of recognizing several outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional efforts fighting for dark skies. Below are some of the highlights. Stayed tuned for more. Details on all of our amazing award recipients will be available soon on the IDA website. > * Reginald Wilson received the Dr. David L. Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award for his unrelenting 40-year fight against light pollution. Reg has dedicated his time and exceptional talents as a member of the IDA Board of Directors and head of IDA Australia/Asia-Pacific Regional Office. > * The Hoag-Robinson Award was given to J. Kelly Beatty for his impressive efforts promoting state and municipal outdoor lighting ordinances in Massachusetts, and his outstanding service to the IDA board and the light pollution cause through his writing, talks and numerous media interviews. > * Plymouth, Minnesota was recognized for being the first city to adopt the finalized version of the IDA/IES Model Lighting Ordinance. >Reg Wilson (left) receiving his award from David Crawford. >Scholarships for the Global Explorers and the Night Skies Arts Academy >In partnership with the NPS Night Skies Program, Global Explorers is offering a unique program for educators of grades 8-11 in the Southwest. Two group scholarships (for two educators, each with a group of 8 students) are available for a nine-day wilderness adventure that will focus on artistic expression and dark skies. Interested educators can find more information about the program and download the application at the Night Skies Arts Academy webpage. Application deadline is Dec. 18, 2013. > >IDA's New Outdoor Lighting Estimates >Check out these new estimates on wasted energy. To view a larger version of the the graphic, click here. > >Some highlights: > * Outdoor lighting accounts for eight percent of total global energy use. > * Of that, 80 percent is used for commercial & public exterior lighting > * Total wasted energy from outdoor lighting is approx. 60-70 percent >That's 1.1 PetaWatt hours >of wasted energy every year! >DARK SKY NEWS > > > Things are not looking up for dark-sky watchers >By Ron Judd, Seattle Times(Wash.), Nov. 22, 2013 >Somewhere along the way, we the people stopped looking up. This is why Dave Ingram can't tell the Albertsons story without breaking down. Truth be told, Ingram has a lot of Albertsons stories, because the parking lot at the Kent grocery store - those ungodly lights blaring everywhere - is the kind of spot he often selects to save the world, one glimpse at a time, through a telescope set up as sort of a trap. > >Read on... >The Light Bandit (A short story on light pollution) > >By Gregg Kleiner, Orion magazine (Nov/Dec 2013) >A short story on light pollution and what one man did about streetlights, in particular. Read it here. > >The 45 Brightest Cities in the World, >Photographed By One Woman >By Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan, Gizmodo(India), Nov. 21, 2013 >Lux is a taxonomy of light pollution: An encyclopedic look at 45 cities that produce most extreme light pollution around the globe, based on NASA's observations. It took Seely, who is based in San Francisco, five years to visit 45 different cities across Europe, Japan, and the U.S., seeking out locations along coastlines and on hills where she could capture the glow from afar. Read on... Photo of Madrid by Christina Seely > >Editorial: Turn down lights to darken area skies >NWI.com, Nov. 19, 2013 >The dark skies following Sunday's vicious storms, with power out for tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region, were scary for people driving through the region, unsure of where debris might be hiding. Read on... >Light Pollution: More Darkness Needed > >By Mary Jander, UBM's Future Cities, Nov. 5, 2013 >In the spectrum of pollutants, light pollution doesn't get its fair share of attention, but scientists have long pointed to research showing damage from excessive urban light. "We are losing the dark of night at the speed of light," claims a video by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about light pollution and helping cities take action. The result is damage to ecosystems, animals, and humans, as inner chemistry is affected by a lack of natural darkness. Read on... >Light Pollution & Air Pollution Are Connected >Utah State Line blog, Nov. 1, 2013 >In 2008 Utah was front and center in a National Geographic issue about light pollution. Utah's dark side (a good thing) included Natural Bridges National Monument, named the first Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association. Then there's the Wasatch Front with all its urban sprawl-based light waste. > >Read on... >WILDLIFE > >New Study: Light Pollution Modifies the Expression of Daily Rhythms and Behavior Patterns >in a Nocturnal Primate >Thomas Le Tallec, et al., PLoS ONE8(11), November 2013 >Among anthropogenic pressures, light pollution altering light/dark cycles and changing the nocturnal component of the environment constitutes a threat for biodiversity. Light pollution is widely spread across the world and continuously growing. However, despite the efforts realized to describe and understand the effects of artificial lighting on fauna, few studies have documented its consequences on biological rhythms, behavioral and physiological functions in nocturnal mammals. >Read on... > >Graphic shows the parameters related to daily rhythms in Microcebus murinus > New Study: Atlantic Puffins are Attracted to Coastal Communities in Eastern Newfoundland > >Sabina I. Wilhelm, et al., Northeastern Naturalist 20(4), October 2013 >We examine local environmental factors (visibility, moon phase) that may influence light attraction in Atlantic Puffins and explore the use of weight data and other information collected through this volunteer-based initiative to help monitor the health of this important population. >Photo by James Tait. To read the rest of the abstract, click here. >HUMAN HEALTH > >New Study: Let there be no light: the effect of bedside light on sleep quality and background electroencephalographic rhythms >Jounhong Ryan Cho, et al., Sleep Medicine, November 2013 >Conclusions: Sleeping with the light on not only causes shallow sleep and frequent arousals but also has a persistent effect on brain oscillations, especially those implicated in sleep depth and stability. Our study demonstrates additional hazardous effect of light pollution on health. Click here to read rest of the abstract. Click hereto read a Chicago Tribunearticle about the study results. >How a Light Bulb Can Help You Sleep Better > >By Mark Hyman, MD, HuffPost Healthy Living, Nov. 8, 2013 >Can exposure to light make you feel good, boost your resistance to disease, and make you more alert during the day and better able to sleep soundly at night? Without a doubt. And like that image we see in cartoons, the light bulb is beginning to go on above heads everywhere as the truth becomes more and more apparent: Light plays a crucial role in helping the body function normally and produce the right amount of the essential hormone melatonin. Read on... >LIGHTING > > >Flagstaff cracks down on night lighting violators >Arizona Daily Sun, Nov. 17, 2013 >The city of Flagstaff is enforcing its nighttime lighting rules. >The city conducted a partial audit of outdoor lighting last week and found 29 businesses in violation of the rules. Sixteen of the businesses were repeat violators. Read on... >Kent County to Switch off Unnecessary Lights > > Kent County (UK) website >Over the past 2 years we have implemented a number of initiatives to reduce energy consumption. These initiatives have reduced energy charges by £130,000 annually but we need to do a lot more to combat the rising cost of energy and reduce pollution. Where current design standards would not recommend street lighting and there would be no adverse effect on the local area, we are switching off selected lights on a trial basis for a year. Read on... >Photo credit: Kent County >Lights out: street lamps to be switched off in Purbeck to save council more cash > >By Diana Henderson, The Daily Echo(England), Nov. 16, 2013The lights are going off across Purbeck over the next few weeks as Dorset County Council extends its drive to cut costs... Lamps will be switched off around midnight in rural areas and the changes will begin in early December. The council says the part-night black-out will only take place where there are no significant concerns over road safety or crime and 500 lamps will remain lit all night. Around 1,600 lights will be converted by SSE Contracting, the county council's street lighting partner, to switch off between midnight and 5.30 a.m. Read on... >All street lamps to be replaced in energy-saving project >Times of Malta (Malta), Nov. 5, 2013 >A project to replace all street lights in Malta and Gozo with energy saving lamps will be a public-private partnership, with the two sides splitting the savings, Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi said on PBS this morning. Read on... > Eco-friendly, beautiful and pollution free; >the new glow in the dark pavements! >Eco-friendly Tech, Nov. 4, 2013 >While it might be very romantic to take your significant other out for an evening cycling date, this little romantic gesture is quite costly; for keeping the parks well illuminated at night for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists is neither cheap nor environmentally healthy. However, a British-based company has thought up of a way that will turn park paths into glow-in-the-dark promenades that serve as energy-friendly works of art. Read on... > >Going Green with Darker Skies, How our values about the environment, clean energy, and social responsibility are greening the Husky Blue. > >By Rich Miller of the UC Office of Environmental Policy, UConn Today (University of Connecticut), Nov. 4, 2013 >You may have noticed a little less light in the evening sky behind the Field House this fall. Over the summer, the University retrofitted the Sherman Sports Complex with new energy-saving stadium lights that also reduce light pollution. Read on... >Photos: new lighting fixtures on the left; old fixtures on the right >DARK SKY PLACES > > >Joshua Tree NP uneasy about solar plant's effect on >dark skies, birds, and pollution >By Chris Clarke, KCET (Calif.), Nov. 21, 2013 >The National Park Service has made its opinion known on a proposed solar power tower project just outside the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park, and the agency says the project would have "unavoidable and unmitigatable significant adverse impacts" to the park. The summation by the Park Service came in the form of the agency's comments on the Draft Supplemental environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) on BrightSource Energy and Abengoa Solar's proposed Palen Solar Electric Generating System. Read on... >Photo by Ross Manges Photography/Flickr/Creative Commons License >Astrocamp idea for moor dark sky area > >By Mid Devon Gazette, The Plymouth Herald (England), Nov. 19, 2013 >Stargazers will be invited to pack up their tents and sleeping bags and set up an "astrocamp" on Exmoor next year. When the lighter nights arrive, astronomers will have to wait much longer before they can aim their telescopes skywards to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way or the nine moons of Jupiter. Read on... >7 Best Places for Stargazing in California's Low Desert > >By Chris Clarke, KCET (Calf.), Nov. 1, 2013 >There's a lot of nighttime light in California's low desert, which covers all of Imperial and most of Riverside counties, and an eastern sliver of San Diego County. A string of brightly lit cities from Palm Springs to Mexicali drive back the night sky across a swath of desert 125 miles long. >But there's still quite a bit of darkness available here, especially in its remote eastern parts. Here are seven of our favorite low desert spots to contemplate your local portion of the universe, ranging from comfortable resort towns to ghost towns to remote, primitive campsites. Read on... >ASPIRING DARK SKY PLACES > >Elan Valley aspires to become Wales' 1st >International Dark Sky Park >Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Press Release (UK), Nov. 26, 2013 >With some of the darkest skies in the UK, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water's Elan Valley estate wants to become the first International Dark Sky Park in Wales. The Elan Valley estate - which includes approximately 18,000 hectares of land across mid Wales and the Cambrian Mountains - has some of the lowest levels of light pollution in the whole of the UK, and this provides an ideal location to promote the enjoyment of night skies and boost tourism. Read on... >Beverly Shores poised to become Dark Sky community > >By Lauri Harvey Keagle, DunelandCommunity.com (Indiana), Nov. 7, 2013 >A grassroots efforts by a Beverly Shores couple to reduce light pollution in the Lake Michigan shoreline town may be recognized by an international organization supporting the efforts. >Alan and Rosemary Bell addressed the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission's Environmental Management Policy Committee meeting Thursday in Portage seeking support for their efforts. Read on... > Join the hunt for the princess of the South Downs skies > >West Sussex County Times, Nov. 5, 2013 >As the nights draw in people are being asked to become 'citizen scientists' and use the galaxy, found in the constellation of a mythological princess, to measure the quality of the night skies in the South Downs National Park... This will provide vital evidence about the quality of the South Downs' night skies and whether it might be possible to gain Dark Sky status in the future. Read on... > >Photo curtesy of the South Downs National Park. > > There are So Many Ways for You to Help, Get Involved and Stay Connected! > > Donate Now and Become a Member! > * Start or join an IDA Chapter in your area. > * Participate in the eBay Giving Works Program -- proceeds from items you sell on eBay are donated to IDA. > * Give a Memorial Donation or Commemorative Gift -- offers a unique way to honor special events like weddings, anniversaries or birthdays for your loved ones. > * Consider Planned Giving -- an exciting way to fulfill philanthropic goals. >International Dark-Sky Association >3223 N. 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According to Earthsky.org just 30 minutes ago, the following was tweeted by the NASA team: Alright we’re calling it, and you heard it here first: We believe some small part of #ISON’s nucleus has SURVIVED perihelion. Gene Williams
Here are some thoughts written by Karl Battams within the last couple hours on ISON which he linked on Twitter: "This morning we thought it was dying, and hope was lost as it faded from sight. But like an icy phoenix, it has risen from the solar corona and - for a time at least - shines once more. This has unquestionably been the most extraordinary comet that Matthew and I, and likely many other astronomers, have ever witnessed. The universe is an amazing place and it has just amazed us again. This story isn't over yet, so don't stray too far from your computer for the next couple of days!" Gene Williams
For those of you interested (and it should be all of you!) see below.,… From the IDA President: > > Just got confirmation that I will be on live for the CBS This Morning Show on Saturday 11/30 <x-apple-data-detectors://2> . Show starts at 8 AM <x-apple-data-detectors://3> and I expect to be on later in the program. This opportunity came directly from the great article in the December issue of Men’s Journal magazine. Great opportunity to reach a new mass audience, 1.7 million for 4-5 minutes. I’ll try to make them care. > > Look for tweets from @darkskyone > > Bob Parks
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The sky is clear come on down. -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Scott, you still at it? Just came in to get pocket warmers. I could hear the deer antlers near the house while observing. Top reasons to observe here: No loading and unloading Guard cats on point to alert me of animals Can take a break in a lounge chair and have cats as body heaters Forgot something, just walk to the garage and get it. Tamales in freezer make good snack. Nice warm bed is always ready and preheated? Don't have to get out in cold for toilet call. If I sleep late, other half makes breakfast and it is hot! Heading back out. Joe
yes we are still at it. I fix fog moved in about a half hour ago. Temperature is 26 degrees. Having a great time! There are four of us out here now. SQM readings from earlier we're averaging 21.34! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> Date:12/01/2013 00:36 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Saturday night at DSS Scott, you still at it? Just came in to get pocket warmers. I could hear the deer antlers near the house while observing. Top reasons to observe here: No loading and unloading Guard cats on point to alert me of animals Can take a break in a lounge chair and have cats as body heaters Forgot something, just walk to the garage and get it. Tamales in freezer make good snack. Nice warm bed is always ready and preheated? Don't have to get out in cold for toilet call. If I sleep late, other half makes breakfast and it is hot! Heading back out. Joe
It all comes down to the question, "what do I want, comfort or dark skies?" Tom J. Martinez Sent from my iPad > On Dec 1, 2013, at 12:36 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > Scott, you still at it? Just came in to get pocket warmers. I could > hear the deer antlers near the house while observing. > > Top reasons to observe here: > No loading and unloading > Guard cats on point to alert me of animals > Can take a break in a lounge chair and have cats as body heaters > Forgot something, just walk to the garage and get it. > Tamales in freezer make good snack. > Nice warm bed is always ready and preheated? > Don't have to get out in cold for toilet call. > If I sleep late, other half makes breakfast and it is hot! > > Heading back out. > > Joe > >
Pretty dark at Joe's place and those warm cats are a definite plus. Joe, have ever checked with the meter to see how dark your sky is? On Dec 1, 2013 8:41 AM, "Tom Martinez" <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > > It all comes down to the question, "what do I want, comfort or dark skies?" > > Tom J. Martinez > Sent from my iPad > > On Dec 1, 2013, at 12:36 AM, Joseph Wright <jos.wright@...> wrote: > > > > Scott, you still at it? Just came in to get pocket warmers. I could > hear the deer antlers near the house while observing. > > Top reasons to observe here: > No loading and unloading > Guard cats on point to alert me of animals > Can take a break in a lounge chair and have cats as body heaters > Forgot something, just walk to the garage and get it. > Tamales in freezer make good snack. > Nice warm bed is always ready and preheated? > Don't have to get out in cold for toilet call. > If I sleep late, other half makes breakfast and it is hot! > > Heading back out. > > Joe > > >
I was fooled by an object orbiting a minute or so ahead of the ISS on Thanksgiving morning, then saw the same object only a couple of degrees ahead of the ISS Friday morning. Very cool to watch them cross the Moon from Deepwater! Found the thing in the Wikipedia ISS article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISS#Currently_docked.2Fberthed A Russian resupply mission, Progress M-21M. Was surprised to see no mention of it on Heavens-Above. But it wasn't my imagination. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progress_M-21M Google translations of the Russian newspaper articles referenced: http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Flenta.ru%2Fnews%2F2013%2F11%2F28%2Fprogress%2F&act=url http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fria.ru%2Fspace%2F20131126%2F979640698.html&act=url More Thanksgiving today, then a new job tomorrow! Overjoyed and overfed, David Neuenschwander
Looking to be another great night at the DSS! Come on down. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Just a reminder Powell is closed to everyone! all of the rollers for the dome have been removed so nobody but authorized personnel is to be inside the fence area. Safety First. Thank you. Steve King, Director, Powell Observatory.
Sadly we are under cloud cover right now... still hoping. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" <s.kranz1@comcast.net> Date:12/01/2013 15:44 (GMT-06:00) To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Looking to be another great night at the DSS! Come on down. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Well maybe not tonight. While waiting for the clouds to clear, pea-soup fog has moved in and completely dewed over the primary mirror. IF it does clear, I'll be needing a hair dryer. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" <s.kranz1@comcast.net> Date:12/01/2013 20:11 (GMT-06:00) To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Sadly we are under cloud cover right now... still hoping. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" Date:12/01/2013 15:44 (GMT-06:00) To: askc Subject: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Looking to be another great night at the DSS! Come on down. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Scott: By 6pm I could see clouds moving in and de-energized the observing field. I packed it in around 3am Sunday morning. Was it my lying eyes or did Jupiter look terrific! The turbulence next to the Great Red Spot stood out like a sore thumb and index finger and was larger than the GRS. The quietness was broken by the clashing of buck antlers, three packs of coyotes and then the donkeys north of us went nuts. I suspect a few coyotes spooked them. Even naked eye I could make out some nebulosity in M42 and clearly see the double cluster along with a few other things. I really need to learn how to nap before observing. Oh, to be a gentleman astronomer and not have to work for a living. Get out and observe people. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, December 1, 2013 9:21 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Well maybe not tonight. While waiting for the clouds to clear, pea-soup fog has moved in and completely dewed over the primary mirror. IF it does clear, I'll be needing a hair dryer. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" Date:12/01/2013 20:11 (GMT-06:00) To: askc Subject: RE: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Sadly we are under cloud cover right now... still hoping. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" Date:12/01/2013 15:44 (GMT-06:00) To: askc Subject: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Looking to be another great night at the DSS! Come on down. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Third nights a charm! I've read that Lovejoy is naked eye in the morninf sky. I just found it in the scope at 17:45 CST at 13 degrees above the NW sky in twilight. If the night holds, it ought to be impressive in the morning in the high NE. - "crazy" Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" <s.kranz1@comcast.net> Date:12/01/2013 21:21 (GMT-06:00) To: askc <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Well maybe not tonight. While waiting for the clouds to clear, pea-soup fog has moved in and completely dewed over the primary mirror. IF it does clear, I'll be needing a hair dryer. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" Date:12/01/2013 20:11 (GMT-06:00) To: askc Subject: RE: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Sadly we are under cloud cover right now... still hoping. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: "s.kranz1" Date:12/01/2013 15:44 (GMT-06:00) To: askc Subject: [ASKC] Sunday night at the DSS Looking to be another great night at the DSS! Come on down. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
Due to a lack of comet, the Dec. 07 Comet ISON program I had tentatively planned at Powell Gardens this Saturday is cancelled. Six people had pre-registered, so far. Thought about having a classroom lesson and doing some regular outreach observing with the nice crescent Moon, etc. that evening, but it's going to be a wee bit chilly. So No Go. Grant Miller Warrensburg, Mo
Thought that might be the case. Thanks for the update. Jim From: mllrgrnt@... Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 6:58 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Powell Gardens update Due to a lack of comet, the Dec. 07 Comet ISON program I had tentatively planned at Powell Gardens this Saturday is cancelled. Six people had pre-registered, so far. Thought about having a classroom lesson and doing some regular outreach observing with the nice crescent Moon, etc. that evening, but it's going to be a wee bit chilly. So No Go. Grant Miller Warrensburg, Mo
I told my uncle counterclockwise, but I did not confirm by looking it up online. Thought I'd drop by the group, say Hi! and see what you all had to say. Ciao, Jon Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
if you were above the solar system looking down (so above the North Pole), the planets would be moving counter clockwise. -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Jon Moss <mossjon@yahoo.com> Date:12/04/2013 18:11 (GMT-06:00) To: askc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Planetary orbit rotation question I told my uncle counterclockwise, but I did not confirm by looking it up online. Thought I'd drop by the group, say Hi! and see what you all had to say. Ciao, Jon Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android From: andreart@juno.com <andreart@juno.com>; To: <mossjon@yahoo.com>; Subject: orbits Sent: Wed, Dec 4, 2013 11:50:04 PM Jon, I thought the planets orbits the sun in a clockwise manner, seen from the solar north. This website--http://www.theplanetstoday.com/-- shows them going counterclockwise. Which is it? Ron ____________________________________________________________ How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/529fbfe76785d3fe72610st01vuc
From Earth polar north the earth rotates in a counter clockwise direction--that's why the sun rises in the east. Similarly, from a solar polar north, the Earth goes around the sun in a counter clockwise direction--that's why the stars progress east to west over the course of weeks... On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Jon Moss <mossjon@...> wrote: > > > I told my uncle counterclockwise, but I did not confirm by looking it up > online. Thought I'd drop by the group, say Hi! and see what you all had to > say. > > Ciao, Jon > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > ------------------------------ > * From: * andreart@... <andreart@...>; > * To: * <mossjon@...>; > * Subject: * orbits > * Sent: * Wed, Dec 4, 2013 11:50:04 PM > > Jon, > > I thought the planets orbits the sun in a clockwise manner, seen from the > solar north. This website--http://www.theplanetstoday.com/-- shows them > going counterclockwise. > > Which is it? > > Ron > > ____________________________________________________________ > How to Sleep Like a Rock > Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/529fbfe76785d3fe72610st01vuc > > >
PLEASE READ.... UPS/Fed Ex/USPS ________________________________________ >Feel this worth passing along. With the holidays coming up, I can see where this could be a real problem. > >The newest virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex/USPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an e-mail from UPS, Fed Ex, or USPS along with a packet number. It will say that they were unable to deliver a package sent to you on such-and-such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage the past few days. Snopes confirms that it is real. > >http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp çConfirmed at this site! > >
Yes, Counter clock looking down on N pole. All do this but Venus which is clock and Uranus but it's on it's "side".
Sorry, it's still yes but the venus and Uranus comments apply to their rotation upon their axis. Sorry,
Oops, answer still yes but the venus/uranus thing is in reference to their axis rotation. Sorry
Yep, counter clockwise when looking from the north pole side of the Sun: http://www.sky-watch.com/astronomy-guide/planet-paths.html Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 9:46 PM, "earthdude123@..." <earthdude123@...> wrote: Oops, answer still yes but the venus/uranus thing is in reference to their axis rotation. Sorry
Thanks everyone for the confirmation of counterclockwise rotation for planetary orbits. I'll let my uncle know I'm not off my rocker. :) Later, Jon Moss
Just want to remind everyone who ordered "Year In Space" calendars that they have arrived and will be available for pickup at the ASKC Christmas party/board meeting this coming Saturday. See the front page of the Cosmic Messenger for party details. I will also have them at the January board meeting and the January general meeting. You can also call me at 816-228-4238 to arrange to pick yours up at my house. Clear skies and happy holidays, Gary Pittman
Another scam going around is "Microsoft Service Center" will call and tell you that they have received several of those " Encountered an error. Send Report or Do Not Send Report". They will sound real convincing and will try to prove they are from Microsoft by having you perform a couple of checks and tell you that "That information is unique to only your computer". Then the want to do a "Remote Login". You will be hesitant because they have supposely proved that they are from Microsoft. They will tell you that you can end the remote login anytime you feel uncomfortable. I didn't feel comfortable, so I Googled MICROSOFT SERVICE CENTER. Several things came up stating that this was a scam. The first choice on the list was something that appeared to be a warning from Microsoft, with a warning and a phone number you could call. I figured it was legitimate. I call the number and the lady on the other end told me that no one from Microsoft would call you and it was indeed a scam. She then proceeded to tell me that she could help with limiting who got the information from those "Report/Do not report" error messages. She would transfer me to a technician who would do a "Remote Login". I told her that I did not feel comfortable with that and she went into a spiel that was almost verbatim to what the original caller had said. I ended the call. 5 minutes later I was explaining to my son what had happened and pulled up on Google, to show him what happens when you typed in "Microsoft Service Center". The same website came up that I had just called 5 minutes earlier, but the phone number had changed. Another scam. So be careful. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: johnny allen <johnny111846@...> To: ASKC ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>; Dale Heckendorn <dale701@...>; Al Wright <alwright1317@...>; Larry Davis <j_teach19@...>; Patricia Allen <patricia113045@...>; David Blount <david386cq@...>; Janice Davis <ljgold.goldwing@...>; Bob Williams <bobger02@...>; Larry Gales <lawrence.gales@...>; Dale Heckendorn <dale701@...>; Ray n Carla Wood <trikin247@...>; Jerry White <jerrywhite2254@...> Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 8:27 PM Subject: [ASKC] A Note from Johnny PLEASE READ.... UPS/Fed Ex/USPS ________________________________________ >Feel this worth passing along. With the holidays coming up, I can see where this could be a real problem. > >The newest virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex/USPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an e-mail from UPS, Fed Ex, or USPS along with a packet number. It will say that they were unable to deliver a package sent to you on such-and-such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage the past few days. Snopes confirms that it is real. > >http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp çConfirmed at this site! > >
On 12/5/2013 12:36 PM, james carothers wrote: > "Microsoft Service Center" will call Any real encounter with Microsoft service usually feels more like a proctology exam and involves a credit card payment or 900 # (no really they have a 900#). They will never ever call you, unless you have an active call. Even if you require assistance for a bug they have, they will charge you to get the fix (if it exists) or to tell you tuff noogies. Never allow any info to go out to anyone anywhere, unless you initiate the call and it is required. SSN and ID is only required for government transactions, and only on initial bank transactions. In CA the DL can only be checked for verification, not recorded, for example. Jim
Here's another person wanting to sell a telescope. >> Hello ASKC, >> I've got a lightly used telescope for sale and was wondering if your >> group would have any interest. I'd rather not sell via eBay due to >> the difficulty in shipping. Please let me know what you think We bought it >> new about 8yrs ago and have only used it 4 or 5 times. It's in perfect >> shape, but we're selling it in an effort to de-clutter. It comes >> with the following; >> >> Red LED flashlight >> Rotating star chart >> The Sky software by Orion >> Moon filter >> Two eyepieces >> finder scope >> all lens covers >> original packaging >> Instruction manual >> >> I'm asking $190.00 for everything. >> >> >> Thank you, >> Matt Kuehnert >> Lee's Summit, MO >> 816-308-2648
Yes, once again, the green laser topic. Wicked Lasers has four different models but they all are pretty expensive. I'm looking for a 30 to 50 mW laser. Has anybody ordered anything lately and had good results? - Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4
my 2 year old 100 adjustable still works great
Mike Sterling
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Yes, once again, the green laser topic.
Wicked Lasers has four different models but they all are pretty expensive. I'm looking for a 30 to 50 mW laser.
Has anybody ordered anything lately and had good results?
- Scott
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S?4
I got an 80 from China on ebay for about $30 if memory serves. Works even in cold weather. Had it for over a year with no problems. Jim From: mikekansascity@... Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 4:35 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Once again - green lasers my 2 year old 100 adjustable still works great Mike Sterling -----Original Message----- From: s.kranz1@... To: askc Sent: Fri, Dec 6, 2013 10:50 am Subject: [ASKC] Once again - green lasers Yes, once again, the green laser topic. Wicked Lasers has four different models but they all are pretty expensive. I'm looking for a 30 to 50 mW laser. Has anybody ordered anything lately and had good results? - Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4
Scott, I got what they advertize as 500mw green ( and they had many more smaller) from lazerpoint at http://www.lazerpoint.com/ direct from China, came in about two weeks, seems to work good. And certainly brighter than anything else I have had, although the 500mw is probably a stretch. Came with its own rechargable cell and charger...seems good quality. I am happy so far. Dave Hudgins
I like the last one I got from Wicked. I ordered a 50mw but the label clearly says <500mw. It's pretty bright but that's a plus in a lighted parking lot at a school. Yes I am extremely careful with it. It has a small dial on one end that allows you to turn it down and I often have it turned down. It will burn you finger if you are dumb enough to test it on your finger. Ask me how I know. I put a dollop of hot glue on the trigger button to make it a little easier to activate. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 4:49 PM, s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > Yes, once again, the green laser topic. > > Wicked Lasers has four different models but they all are pretty expensive. > I'm looking for a 30 to 50 mW laser. > > Has anybody ordered anything lately and had good results? > > - Scott > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 > > >
What time does board meeting/party start today? Thanks, Roger
Cosmic Messenger says 6:00. Gary Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Roger Gruenke <astro@gruenke.org> Date: 12/07/2013 12:49 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] What time does board meeting/party start today? What time does board meeting/party start today? Thanks, Roger
6:00 PM at the Grammercy Club House. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger Gruenke Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2013 12:49 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] What time does board meeting/party start today? What time does board meeting/party start today? Thanks, Roger
thanks. Roger At 12:59 2013-12-07, you wrote: > > >6:00 PM at the Grammercy Club House. > > > >Rick Henderson > > > >From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >[mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger Gruenke >Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2013 12:49 PM >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [ASKC] What time does board meeting/party start today? > > > > > >What time does board meeting/party start today? > >Thanks, >Roger > >
Rita is still at work and the turn around time will prevent us from making the party. So, party on without us. Joe
It will be difficult - enjoy your quiet evening at home before the snow. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2013 3:54 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] What time does board meeting/party start today? Rita is still at work and the turn around time will prevent us from making the party. So, party on without us. Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
That four letter word.....SNOW! Whitey wouldn't start this morning. I have to put it on the charger and get it inside. The garage is still cleaned out from the twins first birthday party. I think we had 60 people here on Nov 2 for the party, bonfire and astronomy. You bet I'm staying inside. The trip to Tucson was canceled in late January because the damn comet couldn't keep it's act together. Don't put on any lamp shade or dew cover at the party! Joe
Folks, Oh, man, I'm sorry to miss the Board Meeting and Christmas Party Saturday evening. But I had about 30 members of my wife's family in the house for their annual holiday get-together. So what can I do. Anyway, a very merry Christmas and happy holiday to all my fellow stargazers! : ^ ) Best wishes to everyone! Maybe we will have a better Comet of the Century next year, heh-heh! Dave Hudgins
After the Saturday party, I noticed an unclaimed bowl. About 10" diameter, cream color with blue flecks, fired clay(?) Used for toffee. Dave Brackey
I have about 2 hours of mpeg4 video that I would like to grab some still frames from. Any suggestions on how to do it and what software would be best? Sent via Gmail from David Young
A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. .
David I will take 2 2” thick And one 1” thick. Who do I give $ to and pickup etc. Gil Machin From: David Young Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Foam A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. .
I’ll take a couple, too. Jim From: G. W. Machin Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 3:36 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam David I will take 2 2” thick And one 1” thick. Who do I give $ to and pickup etc. Gil Machin From: David Young Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Foam A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. .
Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One piece becomes two one inch thick piece. On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@...> wrote: > > > David I will take 2 2 thick And one 1 thick. Who do I give $ to and > pickup etc. > > Gil Machin > > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > *Sent:* Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [ASKC] Foam > > > > A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They > will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. > . > >
David, I'll take 2 of them please! Thank you! -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> Date:12/09/2013 16:13 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One piece becomes two one inch thick piece. On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@kc.rr.com> wrote: David I will take 2 2” thick And one 1” thick. Who do I give $ to and pickup etc. Gil Machin From: David Young Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Foam A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. .
I'd like 3 please. Roger Gruenke
I put in a request for up to 20 pieces. My friend is placing an order his train club. The latest info is that the supplier wants to sell all 90 pieces he has left from a project for $3 a piece. I'll let you all know if there's a price increase if he can't sell all 90 pieces in a lot. Apparently the train guys store their expensive engines and rail cars in boxes with using this stuff for padding and to hold the gizmos in place while they work on them. They have quite a layout over in Ward Parkway. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM, s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > David, > > I'll take 2 of them please! > > Thank you! > > -Scott > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: David Young > Date:12/09/2013 16:13 (GMT-06:00) > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam > > > > Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I > have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One > piece becomes two one inch thick piece. > On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@....com> wrote: > >> >> >> David I will take 2 2 thick And one 1 thick. Who do I give $ to and >> pickup etc. >> >> Gil Machin >> >> *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> >> *Sent:* Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM >> *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com >> *Subject:* [ASKC] Foam >> >> >> >> A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They >> will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. >> . >> >> >
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Then I will change my order.
I want 3 2 pieces. One of the 2 is to be cut into 2 1 pieces for a total of $10
From: David Young
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 4:13 PM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam
Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One piece becomes two one inch thick piece.
On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@...> wrote:
David I will take 2 2 thick And one 1 thick. Who do I give $ to and pickup etc.
Gil Machin
From: David Young
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM
To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ASKC] Foam
A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity.
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David - I'd like 4 of them please. Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Young Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 6:00 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam I put in a request for up to 20 pieces. My friend is placing an order his train club. The latest info is that the supplier wants to sell all 90 pieces he has left from a project for $3 a piece. I'll let you all know if there's a price increase if he can't sell all 90 pieces in a lot. Apparently the train guys store their expensive engines and rail cars in boxes with using this stuff for padding and to hold the gizmos in place while they work on them. They have quite a layout over in Ward Parkway. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM, s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: David, I'll take 2 of them please! Thank you! -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SR4 -------- Original message -------- From: David Young Date:12/09/2013 16:13 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One piece becomes two one inch thick piece. On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@...> wrote: David I will take 2 2" thick And one 1" thick. Who do I give $ to and pickup etc. Gil Machin From: David Young <mailto:youngmdavid@...> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Foam A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. .
I'll see if he comes through. He's meeting with the train guys tonight to see if they can get enough orders to take all 90 pieces. I've asked for 20 so we'll see what he can get. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 6:19 PM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: > > > David Id like 4 of them please. > > > > Jackie B. > > > > *From:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *David > Young > *Sent:* Monday, December 09, 2013 6:00 PM > > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] Foam > > > > > > I put in a request for up to 20 pieces. My friend is placing an order his > train club. The latest info is that the supplier wants to sell all 90 > pieces he has left from a project for $3 a piece. I'll let you all know if > there's a price increase if he can't sell all 90 pieces in a lot. > Apparently the train guys store their expensive engines and rail cars in > boxes with using this stuff for padding and to hold the gizmos in place > while they work on them. They have quite a layout over in Ward Parkway. > > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > > On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 4:25 PM, s.kranz1 <s.kranz1@...> wrote: > > > > David, > > > > I'll take 2 of them please! > > > > Thank you! > > > > -Scott > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 > > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: David Young > Date:12/09/2013 16:13 (GMT-06:00) > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam > > > > Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I > have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One > piece becomes two one inch thick piece. > > On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@...> wrote: > > > > David I will take 2 2 thick And one 1 thick. Who do I give $ to and > pickup etc. > > > > Gil Machin > > > > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > > *Sent:* Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM > > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > > *Subject:* [ASKC] Foam > > > > > > A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They > will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. > . > > > > >
David, I would like two 2" pieces and one 2"piece cut in two. John Fitzgerald ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One piece becomes two one inch thick piece. On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@...> wrote: > >David I will take 2 2” thick And one 1” thick. Who do I give $ to and pickup etc. > >Gil Machin > >From: David Young >Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM >To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [ASKC] Foam > > > > >A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. >.
I'll see how many I can get and let you know. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 6:39 PM, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> wrote: > > > David, I would like two 2" pieces and one 2"piece cut in two. > > John Fitzgerald > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Monday, December 9, 2013 4:13 PM > *Subject:* Re: [ASKC] Foam > > > Me. I'll try to get them in the next week or so I'll let you know when I > have them. BTW. You have to buy a 2" and pay a dollar to have it cut. One > piece becomes two one inch thick piece. > On Dec 9, 2013 3:36 PM, "G. W. Machin" <gmachin@...> wrote: > > > David I will take 2 2 thick And one 1 thick. Who do I give $ to and > pickup etc. > > Gil Machin > > *From:* David Young <youngmdavid@...> > *Sent:* Monday, December 09, 2013 11:39 AM > *To:* ASKC@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* [ASKC] Foam > > > > A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They > will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. > . > > > > >
David if you end up with enough I'll take two of each On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They > will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. > . > > >
I would like to have two also, if there are some left. Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 9, 2013 11:39 AM Subject: [ASKC] Foam A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. .
Put Gary Pittman down for two pieces if there are any left. Gary On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They > will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. > . > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
Id like 3 pieces if available Dave Lane Dave
Likewise, if there are any left, I will take up to four pieces. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gary Pittman Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:26 PM To: mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Foam Put Gary Pittman down for two pieces if there are any left. Gary On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: A friend found a source of pluck foam. 18" x 11.75"x 2" for $3 each. They will cut to 1" thick for a dollar. Limited quantity. . -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I have about 2 hours of mpeg4 video that I would like to grab some still frames from. Any suggestions on how to do it and what software would be best?
Sent via Gmail from David Young
I notice you can pause and step through a video "frame by frame" in Windows Media Player with Ctrl + mouse click. If you go full screen, doing a print screen would capture the any paused frame. Not sure how to hide the play button at the bottom of the screen though, nor if WMP can play mpeg4 files. I don't have any.
On 12/9/2013 9:39 AM, David Young wrote:
I have about 2 hours of mpeg4 video that I would like to grab some still frames from. Any suggestions on how to do it and what software would be best?
Sent via Gmail from David Young
While leafing through the "816" supplement of the KC Star this morning, a picture of a large truss tube Dob caught my eye. There is an article about Darrick Gray and the 25" scope that Ray-Pec High School received from Star Garden Foundation. What a nice addition to their astronomy program. John Fitzgerald
Beautiful, isn't it? There were articles in the Raymore paper and Cass county paper last week. Very cool! Makes me want to go back to high school! -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@att.net> Date:12/11/2013 07:25 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Ray-Pec's Dob While leafing through the "816" supplement of the KC Star this morning, a picture of a large truss tube Dob caught my eye. There is an article about Darrick Gray and the 25" scope that Ray-Pec High School received from Star Garden Foundation. What a nice addition to their astronomy program. John Fitzgerald
Scott, you know you are always welcome to come up and demonstrate how little I know of the sky! Ha I managed to get original copies of the papers and have them posted in my room. The district took me seriously for storage. They are building football a new storage buildng from brick and all the specifications are based on what I need for scope storage. I get whatever I want. Wall height, door type (roll up 7') and walls built to separate it all. Academics over athletics!
Kudos to you and Ray-Pec! A school district that wants to grow brains....cool!! Retro education rocks!!! M On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 4:35 PM, <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > Scott, you know you are always welcome to come up and demonstrate how > little I know of the sky! Ha I managed to get original copies of the papers > and have them posted in my room. The district took me seriously for > storage. They are building football a new storage buildng from brick and > all the specifications are based on what I need for scope storage. I get > whatever I want. Wall height, door type (roll up 7') and walls built to > separate it all. Academics over athletics! > >
Just let me know. Also let me know when you have the stats on this year's make-your-own scopes. - Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: earthdude123@yahoo.com Date:12/11/2013 16:35 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [ASKC] Ray-Pec's Dob Scott, you know you are always welcome to come up and demonstrate how little I know of the sky! Ha I managed to get original copies of the papers and have them posted in my room. The district took me seriously for storage. They are building football a new storage buildng from brick and all the specifications are based on what I need for scope storage. I get whatever I want. Wall height, door type (roll up 7') and walls built to separate it all. Academics over athletics!
Way cool Darrick! Congrats to you & your lucky students! Debi Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 11, 2013, at 4:35 PM, <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > > Scott, you know you are always welcome to come up and demonstrate how little I know of the sky! Ha I managed to get original copies of the papers and have them posted in my room. The district took me seriously for storage. They are building football a new storage buildng from brick and all the specifications are based on what I need for scope storage. I get whatever I want. Wall height, door type (roll up 7') and walls built to separate it all. Academics over athletics! > >
On 12/11/2013 2:35 PM, earthdude123@... wrote: > They are building football a new storage buildng from brick and all > the specifications are based on what I need for scope storage. Surely the football guys need an oversized building and roll off roof Practice those blind hail-mary plays from inside it. Knowing the jock types they'd forget about rolling off the roof, though. JIm
John - If you don't want that article, could you possibly save it for me? I don't get the 816 version over here. Thanks a lot!' Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:26 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Ray-Pec's Dob While leafing through the "816" supplement of the KC Star this morning, a picture of a large truss tube Dob caught my eye. There is an article about Darrick Gray and the 25" scope that Ray-Pec High School received from Star Garden Foundation. What a nice addition to their astronomy program. John Fitzgerald
I am sorry Jackie. I meant to save it but it wound up in the recycle box and the trash man came today. John ________________________________ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:14 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Ray-Pec's Dob John – If you don’t want that article, could you possibly save it for me? I don’t get the 816 version over here… Thanks a lot!’ Jackie B. From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:26 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Ray-Pec's Dob While leafing through the "816" supplement of the KC Star this morning, a picture of a large truss tube Dob caught my eye. There is an article about Darrick Gray and the 25" scope that Ray-Pec High School received from Star Garden Foundation. What a nice addition to their astronomy program. John Fitzgerald
Try this: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/10/4675492/gift-of-light-ray-pec-receives. html Rick Henderson, but really courtesy of Darrick Gray
I'm getting quite a collection that I'll bring to the board meeting. The Raymore Journal Cass County Democrat Missourian 816 section - KC Star -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> Date:12/11/2013 22:10 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Ray-Pec Dob KC Star Website Try this: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/10/4675492/gift-of-light-ray-pec-receives.html Rick Henderson, but really courtesy of Darrick Gray
Jackie, try this link to the article: http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/10/4675492/gift-of-light-ray-pec-receives.html Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 8:14 PM, Jackie Beucher <m31@...> wrote: John – If you don’t want that article, could you possibly save it for me? I don’t get the 816 version over here… Thanks a lot!’ Jackie B. From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Fitzgerald Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 7:26 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Ray-Pec's Dob While leafing through the "816" supplement of the KC Star this morning, a picture of a large truss tube Dob caught my eye. There is an article about Darrick Gray and the 25" scope that Ray-Pec High School received from Star Garden Foundation. What a nice addition to their astronomy program. John Fitzgerald
Congrats on the aquisition Darrick. Your students are going to have a blast! If you have any extra copies of the newspaper I'd like to have one for the ASKC History. The digital version is on file. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:10 PM, Jim Stephens <jws@...> wrote: On 12/11/2013 2:35 PM, earthdude123@... wrote: > They are building football a new storage buildng from brick and all > the specifications are based on what I need for scope storage. Surely the football guys need an oversized building and roll off roof Practice those blind hail-mary plays from inside it. Knowing the jock types they'd forget about rolling off the roof, though. JIm
Well after ch 4 saw the article in the paper, they now want to interview me on Monday. Nice to get this much attention for academics and astronomy in the school.
It is only fitting that they want to interview you! I suspect that without you there would be no astronomy at the school. Excellent work Darrick. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 4:14 PM, <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > > Well after ch 4 saw the article in the paper, they now want to interview > me on Monday. Nice to get this much attention for academics and astronomy > in the school. > >
Yea, this is great news. Maybe other schools will see what's happening at Ray-Pec and want to promote their STEM courses via astronomy, too. good job Darrick and Star Garden Foundation(Jen)! Grant Miller Warrensburg
How are things going at Powell? Are the up dates and add ons going smoothly? Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson
Not much progress yet. Waiting on some parts so we can proceed with the machining work. Once we get the bearings delivered thing will go fast. On Dec 13, 2013 9:19 PM, "Randy Thompson" <randiwe269@...> wrote: > > > How are things going at Powell? Are the up dates and add ons going > smoothly? > > Under Spacious Skies, > Randy Thompson > > >
Sounds good. Under Spacious Skies, Randy Thompson > On Dec 13, 2013, at 9:23 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > Not much progress yet. Waiting on some parts so we can proceed with the machining work. Once we get the bearings delivered thing will go fast. > >> On Dec 13, 2013 9:19 PM, "Randy Thompson" <randiwe269@...> wrote: >> >> How are things going at Powell? Are the up dates and add ons going smoothly? >> >> Under Spacious Skies, >> Randy Thompson > >
I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss. Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff. Thanks. Rick Henderson
If you are trying to calculate the field of view try this: http://starizona.com/acb/ccd/calc_pixel.aspx and this: http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/field-view-calculator This is not eyepiece projection, however, as the title of this message suggests. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:17 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss. Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Try that old, antiquated, black and white book from 1947, All About Telescopes, Sam Brown, available from Edmunds. > On Dec 14, 2013, at 12:17 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > > I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss. > > Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > >
Those of us in IOTA that use video cameras for occultations work, have determined that a 1/3" video chip is equivalent to a 5mm eyepiece. So with a 12" f/6.3 scope that would be an equivalent magnification of 480x. Using the drift method of timing a star crossing the center of the field of view will give you field size. For example I a Supercircuits PC164 camera for asteroid occultations. It has a 1/3" chip size. Using it at prime focus gives me a field of view of about 10' x 7' on my 6" f12 Mak. Rob
Yeah I don't know why I titled the message eyepiece projection when I asked about prime focus. Up too late and I am out of practice doing any astronomy. Thank you George and Tom for your help. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com> Date:12/14/2013 12:47 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Eyepiece Projection Question If you are trying to calculate the field of view try this: http://starizona.com/acb/ccd/calc_pixel.aspx and this: http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/field-view-calculator This is not eyepiece projection, however, as the title of this message suggests. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:17 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> wrote: I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss. Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff. Thanks. Rick Henderson
Thanks Rob. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: webmaster@lunar-occultations.com Date:12/14/2013 8:28 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Eyepiece Projection Question Those of us in IOTA that use video cameras for occultations work, have determined that a 1/3" video chip is equivalent to a 5mm eyepiece. So with a 12" f/6.3 scope that would be an equivalent magnification of 480x. Using the drift method of timing a star crossing the center of the field of view will give you field size. For example I a Supercircuits PC164 camera for asteroid occultations. It has a 1/3" chip size. Using it at prime focus gives me a field of view of about 10' x 7' on my 6" f12 Mak. Rob
Try that old, antiquated, black and white book from 1947, All About Telescopes, Sam Brown, available from Edmunds.I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss.
Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff.
Thanks.
Rick Henderson
Cool! Thanks Joe. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Joe Alburty <jalburty@unicom.net> Date:12/14/2013 11:19 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Eyepiece Projection Question The ASKC library database shows two copies of this book with copyright dates 1974 and 1975. On 12/14/2013 12:59 AM, George Allen wrote: Try that old, antiquated, black and white book from 1947, All About Telescopes, Sam Brown, available from Edmunds. On Dec 14, 2013, at 12:17 AM, "Rick Henderson" <rhenderson1@kc.rr.com> wrote: I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss. Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff. Thanks. Rick Henderson
While I won't suggest others do the same, I took a more practical approach. I pointed my CPC1100 (11" aperture) at a bright light source and held a piece of paper up to project the light cone on :) My goals were a little different than computing what size sensor to use for prime focus. At the time I had two off-axis guider options with several different focal reducer configurations possible. I knew in some configurations I could see the shadow of the prism. The paper trick let me easily see light cone under the different configurations and where the prism shadow falls. It also gave me a sense of the light falloff due to vignetting and the curved focal plane. I traced the image circle and marked where the prism shadow fell then I could measure with a ruler and different orientations of the chip to see what worked best. The light source DOES NOT have to be the sun! The spotlight on my power tank works nicely and is cool enough to be safe for the optics--but not the eyes so still don't look up the tube! I'll admit the sun was much more fun and the nice burn mark it leaves on the paper means no tracing ;) On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 11:13 AM, rhenderson1 <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > Yeah I don't know why I titled the message eyepiece projection when I > asked about prime focus. Up too late and I am out of practice doing any > astronomy. > Thank you George and Tom for your help. > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Tom Martinez > Date:12/14/2013 12:47 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Eyepiece Projection Question > > > > If you are trying to calculate the field of view try this: > http://starizona.com/acb/ccd/calc_pixel.aspx > and this: > http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/field-view-calculator > This is not eyepiece projection, however, as the title of this message > suggests. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > On Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:17 AM, Rick Henderson < > rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and > realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" > f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the > chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so > that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss. > > Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how > to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff. > > Thanks. > > Rick Henderson > > > >
Brian, Interesting approach. How did you know at what distance to measure the circle? In other words how did you determine where to place the paper to be at the same plane as where the image comes into focus? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Tieman Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 11:33 AM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Eyepiece Projection Question While I won't suggest others do the same, I took a more practical approach. I pointed my CPC1100 (11" aperture) at a bright light source and held a piece of paper up to project the light cone on :) My goals were a little different than computing what size sensor to use for prime focus. At the time I had two off-axis guider options with several different focal reducer configurations possible. I knew in some configurations I could see the shadow of the prism. The paper trick let me easily see light cone under the different configurations and where the prism shadow falls. It also gave me a sense of the light falloff due to vignetting and the curved focal plane. I traced the image circle and marked where the prism shadow fell then I could measure with a ruler and different orientations of the chip to see what worked best. The light source DOES NOT have to be the sun! The spotlight on my power tank works nicely and is cool enough to be safe for the optics--but not the eyes so still don't look up the tube! I'll admit the sun was much more fun and the nice burn mark it leaves on the paper means no tracing ;) On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 11:13 AM, rhenderson1 <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Yeah I don't know why I titled the message eyepiece projection when I asked about prime focus. Up too late and I am out of practice doing any astronomy. Thank you George and Tom for your help. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SR4 -------- Original message -------- From: Tom Martinez Date:12/14/2013 12:47 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Eyepiece Projection Question If you are trying to calculate the field of view try this: http://starizona.com/acb/ccd/calc_pixel.aspx and this: http://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/field-view-calculator This is not eyepiece projection, however, as the title of this message suggests. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Saturday, December 14, 2013 12:17 AM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: I am researching different CCD imaging cameras and their chips and realized I don't know how to calculate the exit image size of an LX200 12" f/6.3 telescope. In trying to compare the physical imaging area of the chip to the exit image diameter/size of this telescope at prime focus so that the image fills the entire surfacing area of the chip, I'm at a loss. Anybody know how to calculate this or where I can find information on how to calculate it? Equations are fine, too. I like this stuff. Thanks. Rick Henderson
I made a little spreadsheet when I was shopping for a planetary camera that calculates field and resolution. I just uploaded it (cam-calc.xls) to the file area in case it would be of any use. Also I have a barlow calculator if that would be of any interest. Haven't tried eyepiece projection. Alan
Hi Alan, I downloaded your file and looked it over. It has a lot of good information in it and thanks! However, I don't think I worded my original question very clearly, starting with the subject line. It's not an eyepiece projection question, but a prime focus question. What I am trying to figure out is how big of an image in mm a telescope produces at prime focus and how much of a given CCD chip's imaging area will that image cover? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of alehman@... Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 3:12 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Eyepiece Projection Question I made a little spreadsheet when I was shopping for a planetary camera that calculates field and resolution. I just uploaded it (cam-calc.xls) to the file area in case it would be of any use. Also I have a barlow calculator if that would be of any interest. Haven't tried eyepiece projection. Alan
Rick: What you are trying to figure is what is the full field illumination of the 12" f/6.3 Meade LX200. I don't know where you can find a formula for that telescope design, but this link may help. But first realize that most telescopes have vignetting of some sort, as will the 12" Meade with the 8300 chip you are wondering about. It would be nice to have 100% full field illumination, but it is not necessary. I don't know what the field illumination would be on the scope and camera you are looking at, but I would think that 70 to 80 percent is still workable. The spreadsheet that you download at this link has Cassegrain telescopes you can play with. Not a Schmitt-Cass like the Meade, but it still may be able to tell you what you want: http://www.oldham-optical.co.uk/Design.htm Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Saturday, December 14, 2013 4:26 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi Alan, I downloaded your file and looked it over. It has a lot of good information in it and thanks! However, I don't think I worded my original question very clearly, starting with the subject line. It's not an eyepiece projection question, but a prime focus question. What I am trying to figure out is how big of an image in mm a telescope produces at prime focus and how much of a given CCD chip's imaging area will that image cover? Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of alehman@... Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 3:12 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Eyepiece Projection Question I made a little spreadsheet when I was shopping for a planetary camera that calculates field and resolution. I just uploaded it (cam-calc.xls) to the file area in case it would be of any use. Also I have a barlow calculator if that would be of any interest. Haven't tried eyepiece projection. Alan
Thanks, Tom. The link had information related to what I am trying to figure out. It also looks like there's enough information I can use to get close to what the 12" Meade would produce. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Martinez Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 5:02 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] RE: Eyepiece Projection Question Rick: What you are trying to figure is what is the full field illumination of the 12" f/6.3 Meade LX200. I don't know where you can find a formula for that telescope design, but this link may help. But first realize that most telescopes have vignetting of some sort, as will the 12" Meade with the 8300 chip you are wondering about. It would be nice to have 100% full field illumination, but it is not necessary. I don't know what the field illumination would be on the scope and camera you are looking at, but I would think that 70 to 80 percent is still workable. The spreadsheet that you download at this link has Cassegrain telescopes you can play with. Not a Schmitt-Cass like the Meade, but it still may be able to tell you what you want: http://www.oldham-optical.co.uk/Design.htm Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Saturday, December 14, 2013 4:26 PM, Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> wrote: Hi Alan, I downloaded your file and looked it over. It has a lot of good information in it and thanks! However, I don't think I worded my original question very clearly, starting with the subject line. It's not an eyepiece projection question, but a prime focus question. What I am trying to figure out is how big of an image in mm a telescope produces at prime focus and how much of a given CCD chip's imaging area will that image cover? Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of alehman@... Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2013 3:12 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Eyepiece Projection Question I made a little spreadsheet when I was shopping for a planetary camera that calculates field and resolution. I just uploaded it (cam-calc.xls) to the file area in case it would be of any use. Also I have a barlow calculator if that would be of any interest. Haven't tried eyepiece projection. Alan
I concur with Tom's response. AFAIK there's no fixed limit. The image just degrades the farther off-axis you go. With a Newtonian, coma becomes a problem. The link Tom posted is the best method I've seen for calculating vignetting. This describes coma and astigmatism. http://www.telescope-optics.net/SCT_off_axis_aberrations.htm
I got this link from Darrick about his school's news class doing an interview with Jen and Darrick about the Dob. The following is from Darrick. I watched it and thought it was pretty good. Rick Henderson Well the school did a story on the telescope donation. Heres the link.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69a6i23EDqA The story on the scope actually starts at the 9 minute mark if you want to share on the yahoo group.
Well they came by today and I rounded up 4 previous students for a couple interviews. Showed the kids the power of the scope and just what the power of the sun can do. Tilted to the sun and placed a piece of paper on a clip board between the secondary and the eyepiece (really didn't want to mess up an eyepiece potentially) to show how intense it is. Burned nice 1/2 dollar holes in about 1.5 seconds in their hall passes! They will be showing it tonight in two chunks- one shorter and edited and a full version sometime between 5-6:30. It is so cool to have this much attention focused on the GOOD things that happen in our schools. My principal even subbed for me while I was being the science rockstar! Thanks again Jackie!!!!!!! My kids say the same.
Darrick, fantastic ! I viewed the video of the student's tv production and I think that all came out looking very good -- the student reporters and announcer, the students interviewed, you, the school and Star Garden. Now, let's see if Fox can do a real science story. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > Well they came by today and I rounded up 4 previous students for a couple interviews. Showed the kids the power of the scope and just what the power of the sun can do. Tilted to the sun and placed a piece of paper on a clip board between the secondary and the eyepiece (really didn't want to mess up an eyepiece potentially) to show how intense it is. Burned nice 1/2 dollar holes in about 1.5 seconds in their hall passes! They will be showing it tonight in two chunks- one shorter and edited and a full version sometime between 5-6:30. It is so cool to have this much attention focused on the GOOD things that happen in our schools. My principal even subbed for me while I was being the science rockstar! Thanks again Jackie!!!!!!! My kids say the same. >
You are soooo welcome, Darrick. I am just thrilled that telescope is being put to such good use. It was certainly too much for me to use, and sitting in my garage was not the place for it. Many thanks to Jen at Star Garden for supplying the avenue for the tax deduction! Come by sometime over the holidays, and we can search the garage for more accessories that perhaps went with it. Happy, Happy Stargazing, Jackie B. From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dbrac06 Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 5:33 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Re: Channel 4(fox) interview with new scope at RayPec Darrick, fantastic ! I viewed the video of the student's tv production and I think that all came out looking very good -- the student reporters and announcer, the students interviewed, you, the school and Star Garden. Now, let's see if Fox can do a real science story. Dave Brackey --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, <earthdude123@...> wrote: > > Well they came by today and I rounded up 4 previous students for a couple interviews. Showed the kids the power of the scope and just what the power of the sun can do. Tilted to the sun and placed a piece of paper on a clip board between the secondary and the eyepiece (really didn't want to mess up an eyepiece potentially) to show how intense it is. Burned nice 1/2 dollar holes in about 1.5 seconds in their hall passes! They will be showing it tonight in two chunks- one shorter and edited and a full version sometime between 5-6:30. It is so cool to have this much attention focused on the GOOD things that happen in our schools. My principal even subbed for me while I was being the science rockstar! Thanks again Jackie!!!!!!! My kids say the same. >
heres the link to ch 4 interview- http://fox4kc.com/2013/12/16/astronomy-students-observe-heavenly-views-with-high-tech-telescope/
A friend of mine has a used 750,000 Btu heater that he would be willing to donate to the ASKC. It is a big torpedo type heater so it would not be vented to the outside. It runs on natural gas or propane. It could be used to warm up the building at the DSS. I am not sure if we want to add to the clutter down there but I told him I would ask, otherwise it is for sale. jhon
Well the good thing about the propane heaters is that it has far less odor than the kerosene or diesel fuel ones. If the ASKC doesn't have a place for it, how much does he want for it? I have a friend with a large building that might want to buy it. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> wrote: > > > A friend of mine has a used 750,000 Btu heater that he would be willing to > donate to the ASKC. It is a big torpedo type heater so it would not be > vented to the outside. It runs on natural gas or propane. It could be used > to warm up the building at the DSS. I am not sure if we want to add to the > clutter down there but I told him I would ask, otherwise it is for sale. > > jhon > > > >
This is an interesting article which details a new tidbit from data about the Cosmic Background radiation. this 3 degree K energy is called the echo of the big bang. As with all things at cosmic distances, the phenomena know as red shift means that the light that was emitted by objects at great distances become ever more shifted thru towards lower red frequencies as the distance from us to the object increases. That means that what we see as optical light radiation is seen from distant objects as red, then IR, then high frequency radio signals as it gets ever more distant and shifted. The oldest radiation was thought to be a featurless blob, but this polarization means that a bit more information of that most distant object, the initial "pea" of the expanding original big bang in the far distance and past may have some physical features of it teased out of the Cobe data. Though this is an experimental confirmation of theoretical data, it means that more analysis will possibly tell what the physics of that object was, and more importantly the physics of that object as it expanded. that may lead to more ideas about the original how. of the event as well. *http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/5318/20131216/distortion-in-universes-oldest-light-reveals-confirms-long-held-theories.htm *
Not saying no. Can anyone justify it other than "it would be nice"?
Nope. The building usually stays empty in the winter except for people going in and using the microwave. -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: earthdude123@yahoo.com Date:12/17/2013 18:08 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] RE: Propane Heater Not saying no. Can anyone justify it other than "it would be nice"?
Is it really 750K or is it 75K? 750 would require its own 1000 gallon propane tank! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> wrote: > > > A friend of mine has a used 750,000 Btu heater that he would be willing to > donate to the ASKC. It is a big torpedo type heater so it would not be > vented to the outside. It runs on natural gas or propane. It could be used > to warm up the building at the DSS. I am not sure if we want to add to the > clutter down there but I told him I would ask, otherwise it is for sale. > > jhon > > > >
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Lee Anna Schowengerdt" <executivedirector@...> Date: Dec 18, 2013 10:15 AM Subject: Chambergram - Book Signing To: "Lee Anna Schowengerdt" <executivedirector@...> Cc: Security Bank of Butler will be hosting a book signing with Debbie Stevens Morgan, this Friday, Dec. 20 from 2 to 5. Debbie authored a book titled "Austin Missouri, Where I Call Home". It pertains to the Civil War and battles in Southern Cass County. Everyone is invited. Lee Anna Schowengerdt Executive Director Butler Area Chamber of Commerce 5 N. Main Butler, MO 64730 660-679-3380
The amount of the "pluck" foam was even more limited than I was first told so I rationed the 2" out to the first 5 people that replied. There are several pieces of 1" thick available. My source is finding out if there might be more available in the future. I'll post a note along with the cost when I find out. In the meantime I'll have what I was able to get with me in the car at the next board meeting and general meeting. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Probably something like this? 75000 BTU Propane. Kerosene with forced air somewhat cheaper but as Dave pointed out has odor. Propane won't have as strong an odor. http://www.amazon.com/75000-125000-Forced-Propane-Freestanding-Heater/dp/B003J99J9M $200 to $300 with this link jim On 12/18/2013 7:21 AM, David Young wrote: > > > Is it really 750K or is it 75K? 750 would require its own 1000 gallon > propane tank! > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@... > <mailto:jhonfitz@...>> wrote: > > A friend of mine has a used 750,000 Btu heater that he would be > willing to donate to the ASKC. It is a big torpedo type heater so > it would not be vented to the outside. It runs on natural gas or > propane. It could be used to warm up the building at the DSS. I am > not sure if we want to add to the clutter down there but I told > him I would ask, otherwise it is for sale. > > jhon > >
If someone attends and can get a copy of the book I'd take a copy, or an address to get a copy from the publisher / author. I'll hold off trying to buy one elsewhere till someone replies here, or the event happens. Recently read a lot of General order 11 and would be hoping for such content from her. thanks Jim On 12/18/2013 9:43 AM, David Young wrote: > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Lee Anna Schowengerdt" <executivedirector@... > <mailto:executivedirector@...>> > Date: Dec 18, 2013 10:15 AM > Subject: Chambergram - Book Signing > To: "Lee Anna Schowengerdt" <executivedirector@... > <mailto:executivedirector@...>> > Cc: > > Security Bank of Butler will be hosting a book signing with Debbie > Stevens Morgan, this Friday, Dec. 20 from 2 to 5. > Debbie authored a book titled "Austin Missouri, Where I Call Home". It > pertains to the Civil War and battles in Southern Cass County. > Everyone is invited. > > Lee Anna Schowengerdt > Executive Director > Butler Area Chamber of Commerce > 5 N. Main > Butler, MO 64730 > 660-679-3380 <tel:660-679-3380> > > >
Thanks David! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> Date:12/18/2013 13:28 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] foam The amount of the "pluck" foam was even more limited than I was first told so I rationed the 2" out to the first 5 people that replied. There are several pieces of 1" thick available. My source is finding out if there might be more available in the future. I'll post a note along with the cost when I find out. In the meantime I'll have what I was able to get with me in the car at the next board meeting and general meeting. Sent via Gmail from David Young
Yep, it is 750,000 Btu. Ron says it takes a minimum of two 100# propane bottles connected together to run it. jhon ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [ASKC] Propane Heater Is it really 750K or is it 75K? 750 would require its own 1000 gallon propane tank! Sent via Gmail from David Young On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM, John Fitzgerald <jhonfitz@...> wrote: > >A friend of mine has a used 750,000 Btu heater that he would be willing to donate to the ASKC. It is a big torpedo type heater so it would not be vented to the outside. It runs on natural gas or propane. It could be used to warm up the building at the DSS. I am not sure if we want to add to the clutter down there but I told him I would ask, otherwise it is for sale. > > >jhon > > > > >
Okay, so I'm getting old, but my e-z-up is missing and the last place I had it,that I remember, was HOASP. It was not put up, but I cleared out my little trailer to use as an observing desk/office and placed the shelter outside the trailer. It was in a long cardboard box. Anyone seen it? I would sign my name but I can't recall it at the moment. :-))
E-Z-up??????? Jim & Laura Carothers ________________________________ From: George Allen <geonjod@...> To: askcyahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:20 AM Subject: [ASKC] E-z-up and gone Okay, so I'm getting old, but my e-z-up is missing and the last place I had it,that I remember, was HOASP. It was not put up, but I cleared out my little trailer to use as an observing desk/office and placed the shelter outside the trailer. It was in a long cardboard box. Anyone seen it? I would sign my name but I can't recall it at the moment. :-))
I was one of the last to leave the party, and I did not see it lying around anywhere. Its nowhere in the building either. An EZ-up would be a little hard to walk off with, but I wouldn't put it past some people. -Scott Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> Date:12/19/2013 03:20 (GMT-06:00) To: askcyahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] E-z-up and gone Okay, so I'm getting old, but my e-z-up is missing and the last place I had it,that I remember, was HOASP. It was not put up, but I cleared out my little trailer to use as an observing desk/office and placed the shelter outside the trailer. It was in a long cardboard box. Anyone seen it? I would sign my name but I can't recall it at the moment. :-))
One of those square 10 X 10 canopy shelters that is easier to set up and take down than a tent. George was set up at the far east end of the South line of power stations, right next to the road. I didn't see anything that could have been an E-Z Up box lying there when I left. That would have been hard to miss. Gary On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 4:19 AM, james carothers <cwhocares40@...>wrote: > > > E-Z-up??????? > > > Jim & Laura Carothers > > ------------------------------ > *From:* George Allen <geonjod@earthlink.net> > *To:* askcyahoo <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > *Sent:* Thursday, December 19, 2013 3:20 AM > *Subject:* [ASKC] E-z-up and gone > > > Okay, so I'm getting old, but my e-z-up is missing and the last place I > had it,that I remember, was HOASP. It was not put up, but I cleared out my > little trailer to use as an observing desk/office and placed the shelter > outside the trailer. It was in a long cardboard box. Anyone seen it? > > I would sign my name but I can't recall it at the moment. :-)) > > > > -- Clear skies, Gary Pittman
I was the last to leave and I always drive the field looking for " leftovers" ... Didn't even see an eye piece cap ...
Mike Sterling
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I was one of the last to leave the party, and I did not see it lying around anywhere. Its nowhere in the building either.
An EZ-up would be a little hard to walk off with, but I wouldn't put it past some people.
-Scott
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S?4
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Okay, so I'm getting old, but my e-z-up is missing and the last place I had it,that I remember, was HOASP. It was not put up, but I cleared out my little trailer to use as an observing desk/office and placed the shelter outside the trailer. It was in a long cardboard box. Anyone seen it?
I would sign my name but I can't recall it at the moment. :-))
Thanks for all your help, guys, but now it is worse than I thought. I have lost an EZ Up in my trailer or van! Hope I don't lose my watch. > On Dec 19, 2013, at 7:33 PM, mikekansascity@... wrote: > > > > I was the last to leave and I always drive the field looking for " leftovers" ... Didn't even see an eye piece cap ... > Mike Sterling > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: s.kranz1@... > To: askc > Sent: Thu, Dec 19, 2013 1:58 am > Subject: RE: [ASKC] E-z-up and gone > > I was one of the last to leave the party, and I did not see it lying around anywhere. Its nowhere in the building either. > > An EZ-up would be a little hard to walk off with, but I wouldn't put it past some people. > > -Scott > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: George Allen > Date:12/19/2013 03:20 (GMT-06:00) > To: askcyahoo > Subject: [ASKC] E-z-up and gone > > > Okay, so I'm getting old, but my e-z-up is missing and the last place I had it,that I remember, was HOASP. It was not put up, but I cleared out my little trailer to use as an observing desk/office and placed the shelter outside the trailer. It was in a long cardboard box. Anyone seen it? > > I would sign my name but I can't recall it at the moment. :-)) > > > >
If you haven't already found it, I thought I would share this link. A composite of the night sky made of 37,000 images. http://media.skysurvey.org/interactive360/index.html http://media.skysurvey.org/interactive360/index.html A short article in EarthSky news is here: http://earthsky.org/space/todays-image-night-sky-in-true-color?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=96b992faf9-EarthSky_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c643945d79-96b992faf9-393765005 http://earthsky.org/space/todays-image-night-sky-in-true-color?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=96b992faf9-EarthSky_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c643945d79-96b992faf9-393765005
Very cool, thanks for sharing!
I was just checking the weather at the DSS and it looks like the internet bridge has not been receiving a signal from the sensor since Dec 7. It could be batteries or something has been damaged. The next time someone is there, if they can have a look at it I can talk them through troubleshooting it. My cell phone is 417-224-3841. Thanks Dave
Depending on the weather, I'll be down there next New Moon weekend: January 3-5 -Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: dkburtrum@yahoo.com To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 9:58:54 PM Subject: [ASKC] Weather Station at DSS I was just checking the weather at the DSS and it looks like the internet bridge has not been receiving a signal from the sensor since Dec 7. It could be batteries or something has been damaged. The next time someone is there, if they can have a look at it I can talk them through troubleshooting it. My cell phone is 417-224-3841. Thanks Dave
I have made an effort to reduce the amount of snow we get. In a modification of the "wash the car to make rain effect", (a subset of the new telescope phenomenon, I brought the snow blower inside to get it warm and filled the gas can. This should result in having such a small amount of snow that it won't be worth starting it up?
Good thinking David. Mine is inside too. Maybe this will work if enough of us think along these lines. Gary On Dec 21, 2013 8:14 PM, "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > > > I have made an effort to reduce the amount of snow we get. In a > modification of the "wash the car to make rain effect", (a subset of the > new telescope phenomenon, I brought the snow blower inside to get it warm > and filled the gas can. This should result in having such a small amount of > snow that it won't be worth starting it up? > >
We're spending the evening in watching The Great Race having some enchiladas. All vehicle in the upper garage. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
On 12/21/2013 6:25 PM, Joseph Wright wrote: > > We're spending the evening in watching The Great Race having some > enchiladas. All vehicle in the upper garage. > > Joe > We just sent a nice energetic low pressure system out Wednesday last, should have lots of weather. Last one was not as big as this one. jim
Well crap. I just looked outside:-( On Dec 21, 2013 8:21 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > > > Good thinking David. Mine is inside too. Maybe this will work if enough of > us think along these lines. > > Gary > On Dec 21, 2013 8:14 PM, "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > >> >> >> I have made an effort to reduce the amount of snow we get. In a >> modification of the "wash the car to make rain effect", (a subset of the >> new telescope phenomenon, I brought the snow blower inside to get it warm >> and filled the gas can. This should result in having such a small amount of >> snow that it won't be worth starting it up? >> > >
Hmmmm.. not quite enough for the snow blower unless I just want to see if it'll run. Maybe a leaf blower...nah, just shovel a path to the newspaper:-) No reason to get too enthusiastic about this. The birds are happy I shoveld the deck. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 10:25 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: > Well crap. I just looked outside:-( > On Dec 21, 2013 8:21 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: > >> >> >> Good thinking David. Mine is inside too. Maybe this will work if enough >> of us think along these lines. >> >> Gary >> On Dec 21, 2013 8:14 PM, "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> I have made an effort to reduce the amount of snow we get. In a >>> modification of the "wash the car to make rain effect", (a subset of the >>> new telescope phenomenon, I brought the snow blower inside to get it warm >>> and filled the gas can. This should result in having such a small amount of >>> snow that it won't be worth starting it up? >>> >>> >> >
I just had my front sidewalk shoveled by my new neighbors that I haven't even met yet. I think its time to meet them and bring them some cookies! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> Date:12/22/2013 7:31 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Snow reducer Hmmmm.. not quite enough for the snow blower unless I just want to see if it'll run. Maybe a leaf blower...nah, just shovel a path to the newspaper:-) No reason to get too enthusiastic about this. The birds are happy I shoveld the deck. Sent via Gmail from David Young On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 10:25 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@gmail.com> wrote: Well crap. I just looked outside:-( On Dec 21, 2013 8:21 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@gmail.com> wrote: Good thinking David. Mine is inside too. Maybe this will work if enough of us think along these lines. Gary On Dec 21, 2013 8:14 PM, "David Young" <youngmdavid@gmail.com> wrote: I have made an effort to reduce the amount of snow we get. In a modification of the "wash the car to make rain effect", (a subset of the new telescope phenomenon, I brought the snow blower inside to get it warm and filled the gas can. This should result in having such a small amount of snow that it won't be worth starting it up?
Merry Christmas! On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM, rhenderson1 <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > I just had my front sidewalk shoveled by my new neighbors that I haven't > even met yet. I think its time to meet them and bring them some cookies! > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: David Young > Date:12/22/2013 7:31 AM (GMT-06:00) > To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [ASKC] Snow reducer > > > > Hmmmm.. not quite enough for the snow blower unless I just want to see if > it'll run. Maybe a leaf blower...nah, just shovel a path to the > newspaper:-) No reason to get too enthusiastic about this. The birds are > happy I shoveld the deck. > > Sent via Gmail from David Young > > > On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 10:25 PM, David Young <youngmdavid@...>wrote: > >> Well crap. I just looked outside:-( >> On Dec 21, 2013 8:21 PM, "Gary Pittman" <yrag1919@...> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> Good thinking David. Mine is inside too. Maybe this will work if enough >>> of us think along these lines. >>> >>> Gary >>> On Dec 21, 2013 8:14 PM, "David Young" <youngmdavid@...> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I have made an effort to reduce the amount of snow we get. In a >>>> modification of the "wash the car to make rain effect", (a subset of the >>>> new telescope phenomenon, I brought the snow blower inside to get it warm >>>> and filled the gas can. This should result in having such a small amount of >>>> snow that it won't be worth starting it up? >>>> >>>> > >
Interested parties will find the schedule for the 2014 season at Powell Gardens has been added to the calendar at askc-2.org Grant Miller will provide the info on the Knobnoster park events later. Everyone remembers the logon proceedure, right? Id = member pw = askc Sent via Gmail from David Young
Article in todays paper says Lovejoy will be easily visible (with bino's) around 5:30 pm. till the end of the year. Is that right? Other sites say look for it in the am. Thanks for any info. Pete
I bought a snow blower 3 years ago and just got to use it for the first time last week, we had a whopping 3" of the white stuff. Clive ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:14 PM Subject: [ASKC] Snow reducer I have made an effort to reduce the amount of snow we get. In a modification of the "wash the car to make rain effect", (a subset of the new telescope phenomenon, I brought the snow blower inside to get it warm and filled the gas can. This should result in having such a small amount of snow that it won't be worth starting it up?
Pete: It's actually in both the evening and the morning sky, but only about 10 to 15 degrees high in the NNW evening sky. It's a good 30 degrees high in the Eastern morning sky, but the Moon is very bright then. Also, it's going to be damn cold in the morning. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Sunday, December 22, 2013 4:24 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: Article in todays paper says Lovejoy will be easily visible (with bino's) around 5:30 pm. till the end of the year. Is that right? Other sites say look for it in the am. Thanks for any info. Pete
Thanks Tom. Pete --- In ASKC@yahoogroups.com, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > Pete: It's actually in both the evening and the morning sky, but only about 10 to 15 degrees high in the NNW evening sky. It's a good 30 degrees high in the Eastern morning sky, but the Moon is very bright then. Also, it's going to be damn cold in the morning. > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > > On Sunday, December 22, 2013 4:24 PM, pjafferis <pjafferis@...> wrote: > > > Article in todays paper says Lovejoy will be easily visible (with bino's) around 5:30 pm. till the end of the year. Is that right? Other sites say look for it in the am. Thanks for any info. Pete >
Oct 19 - Could be a good date for the 2014 HOA - see below - Oct. 19: Near Collision of a Comet with Mars All eyes will be on the Red Planet in October as Comet C/2013 A1(Siding Spring), discovered by Robert H. McNaught at Australia's Siding Spring Observatory, will pass extremely close to Mars http://www.space.com/20443-mars-comet-2014-flyby-science.html. The comet will come so close, in fact, that its coma may envelop Mars, as well as create a stupendous shower of meteors as seen from the Martian surface. Dan Johnson
Wouldn't that be cool? I wonder if NASA will be having a broadcast event from the rovers? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > > > Oct 19 - Could be a good date for the 2014 HOA - see below - > > > *Oct. 19: Near Collision of a Comet with Mars* > > All eyes will be on the Red Planet in October as Comet C/2013 A1(Siding > Spring), discovered by Robert H. McNaught at Australia's Siding Spring > Observatory, will pass extremely close to Mars<http://www.space.com/20443-mars-comet-2014-flyby-science.html>. > The comet will come so close, in fact, that its coma may envelop Mars, as > well as create a stupendous shower of meteors as seen from the Martian > surface. > > > Dan Johnson > > >
As viewed from Earth, the comet will be closest to Mars just after 1 p.m., Oct 19th. By twilight that evening it will be about 20 degrees above the SW horizon. By dark, it will be about 15 degrees high and set around 9:40 p.m. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Monday, December 23, 2013 11:45 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: Wouldn't that be cool? I wonder if NASA will be having a broadcast event from the rovers? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 11:04 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > >Oct 19 - Could be a good date for the 2014 HOA - see below - > > >Oct. 19: Near Collision of a Comet with Mars >All eyes will be on the Red Planet in October as Comet C/2013 A1(Siding Spring), discovered by Robert H. McNaught at Australia's Siding Spring Observatory, will pass extremely close to Mars. The comet will come so close, in fact, that its coma may envelop Mars, as well as create a stupendous shower of meteors as seen from the Martian surface. > > >Dan Johnson
Linda and I wish for each of you, our astronomy family, a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and joyous Holiday Season. I hope everyone gets that astronomy gift you've been hoping for. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Clear Night! Linda and Gary Pittman
Yes,to everyone, of any faith or belief, that you and your family have a joyful Christmas and earlier this month ablessed Hanukkah (Festival of Lights). Let's face, it is all about being a better person and extending this to everyone. After all, a prayer is a wish that you give to someone for peace, happiness and health. What could be so wrong with that! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
Very well stated, Joseph. And may we all enjoy the warmth and comfort of our family and friends. Rick Henderson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Joseph Wright <jos.wright@yahoo.com> Date:12/24/2013 11:27 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Holidays Yes, to everyone, of any faith or belief, that you and your family have a joyful Christmas and earlier this month a blessed Hanukkah (Festival of Lights). Let's face, it is all about being a better person and extending this to everyone. After all, a prayer is a wish that you give to someone for peace, happiness and health. What could be so wrong with that! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
I slept at Holiday Inn! Joe At work and just finished lunch from Next Year's Winner...pulled pork sandwich and a few meatballs. Starting off holiday right. _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: rhenderson1 <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC Yahoo Group <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 12:41 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Holidays Very well stated, Joseph. And may we all enjoy the warmth and comfort of our family and friends. Rick Henderson Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Joseph Wright Date:12/24/2013 11:27 AM (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Holidays Yes, to everyone, of any faith or belief, that you and your family have a joyful Christmas and earlier this month a blessed Hanukkah (Festival of Lights). Let's face, it is all about being a better person and extending this to everyone. After all, a prayer is a wish that you give to someone for peace, happiness and health. What could be so wrong with that! Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist
A wonderful holiday season is wished to all my ASKC friends out there.. I hope you all are enjoying time off with your family and friends. I wish you all an awesome 2014!! Jackie Jackie Beucher M31@... Home: 913-469-0135
Happy Holidays everyone! http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/attachment.php?attachmentid=106003&d=1387985462
For those of us in tents, this will probably be too late in the year. Unless we have a wickedly warm fall predicted, I'm thinking Leif and I may not attend HOA 2014 if it ends up being 10/19. Just giving my input... Thanks, Cindy > On Dec 23, 2013, at 11:04 AM, <gdj102356@...> wrote: > > Oct 19 - Could be a good date for the 2014 HOA - see below - > > > > Oct. 19: Near Collision of a Comet with Mars > > All eyes will be on the Red Planet in October as Comet C/2013 A1(Siding Spring), discovered by Robert H. McNaught at Australia's Siding Spring Observatory, will pass extremely close to Mars. The comet will come so close, in fact, that its coma may envelop Mars, as well as create a stupendous shower of meteors as seen from the Martian surface. > > > > Dan Johnson > >
I'm composting again. Before I put it on Craig's List.... Anybody want an HP 5370 flat bed scanner. I is legal size and has a slide copier gizmo that takes 35 mm slides or negatives. Epson Artisan 50 printer Sent via Gmail from David Young
David, I could use it. Rich Heffern
If I discover the disk I'll put it with the scanner. If not you'll have to download the driver from HP. Oh, I'm assuming you want the scanner. Did you want the printer? On Dec 25, 2013 12:50 PM, <rheffern@...> wrote: > > > David, > > I could use it. > > Rich Heffern > > > >
Just the scanner. Thanks. Rich Heffern
It's time to send articles for the very first issue of 2014. Please have items to me no later than Dec. 29. Happy New Year! Marcia
forgot to say Happy Birthday yesterday to Newton and tomorrow, Kepler. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: Jackie Beucher <m31@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 8:37 AM Subject: [ASKC] Merry Christmas, Happy New Year A wonderful holiday season is wished to all my ASKC friends out there…. I hope you all are enjoying time off with your family and friends. I wish you all an awesome 2014!! Jackie Jackie Beucher M31@everestkc.net Home: 913-469-0135
There have been several reports of a bolide seen over a wide area. Trajectory reports conflict. From Olathe is was seen to the south. From Garden City Mo it was seen going west. From Liberty it was seen almost overhead. I suspect some directionally challenged people making the Olathe report. Anyone see anything a little before 6:00? Sent via Gmail from David Young
Saw it Looked like a mini version of the Russian strike, multiple fractures / fireballs smoke and intense green light. It had to have made landfall. It sort of disappeared about 2-3 degrees up but I'm sure something made it to the ground. Probably never see anything that intense again without dying in it. Is there anywhere you can check meteor strikes? It was about 5:45 so the sun was still brightenough you didn't need a light. Was 4-5 miles away as best I could tell.
Driving north on 13 highway out of Warrensburg tonight at 5:42 pm I saw a green fire ball starting in the NE sky and traveling west. It started around 15 degrees above the horizon and ended around 7 degrees above the horizon at due north. I was driving and could only use my extended fist for a measurement. I was listening for a sound, but realized I still had my car window up. It had a green color around the nucleus, no visible tail and was dropping 'yellow' fragments about every degree of travel. I counted up to a thousnad four as I was watching it. I was wondering if anyone else had seen it as well. Would like to verify it was a meteor.
direction? speed? Sent via Gmail from David Young On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 6:25 PM, <david.lane07@...> wrote: > > > Saw it Looked like a mini version of the Russian strike, multiple > fractures / fireballs smoke and intense green light. It had to have made > landfall. It sort of disappeared about 2-3 degrees up but I'm sure > something made it to the ground. > > > Probably never see anything that intense again without dying in it. Is > there anywhere you can check meteor strikes? It was about 5:45 so the sun > was still brightenough you didn't need a light. Was 4-5 miles away as best > I could tell. > > >
I saw it headed north of Warrensburg. I just posted on ASKC with more of the details of what I saw. Dean R Specker ________________________________ From: David Young <youngmdavid@...> To: "ASKC@...m" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 6:18 PM Subject: [ASKC] bolide There have been several reports of a bolide seen over a wide area. Trajectory reports conflict. From Olathe is was seen to the south. From Garden City Mo it was seen going west. From Liberty it was seen almost overhead. I suspect some directionally challenged people making the Olathe report. Anyone see anything a little before 6:00? Sent via Gmail from David Young
I forgot to mention. According to the GPS in my car I was at 38 49 37 North and 93 44 32 West elevation around 810 feet
It was headed WNW from the angle I was at and maybe 3-4 degrees East of dead North. Speed was had to judge it was coming in fairly low I'd guess 20-25 degree angle. Dave
I was 15 miles North of Warrensburg at the time, setting up my scope and waiting for it to get dark. Didn’t see a thing. Bummer. Jim From: drspecker@... Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 6:31 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Green fireball over Lafayette County Driving north on 13 highway out of Warrensburg tonight at 5:42 pm I saw a green fire ball starting in the NE sky and traveling west. It started around 15 degrees above the horizon and ended around 7 degrees above the horizon at due north. I was driving and could only use my extended fist for a measurement. I was listening for a sound, but realized I still had my car window up. It had a green color around the nucleus, no visible tail and was dropping 'yellow' fragments about every degree of travel. I counted up to a thousnad four as I was watching it. I was wondering if anyone else had seen it as well. Would like to verify it was a meteor.
Jim, don't feel bad, neither did I. One of the few times I take Rita to the movies (3 times a year), I miss the darn thing. To make matters worse, during the movie, my phone starts vibrating out of my shirt pocket. I exited the theater to take calls in the hallway and do a phone interview with Betsy Webster from KCTV5. Oh, I missed a good part of the "Hobbit", but the manager gave me two free tickets. Dave Dembinski called to say he had seen the piece on KSMO-62 (TV5 news). On a related note, I didn't say it. In the internet version, they say "American Astrological Society of Kansas City." Nope, didn't say it. Joe
Here's the link I found for KCTV-5 story with Joe and David Lane. http://www.kctv5.com/story/24311081/possible-meteor-sighting-creates-excitement Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:45 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Green fireball over Lafayette County Jim, don't feel bad, neither did I. One of the few times I take Rita to the movies (3 times a year), I miss the darn thing. To make matters worse, during the movie, my phone starts vibrating out of my shirt pocket. I exited the theater to take calls in the hallway and do a phone interview with Betsy Webster from KCTV5. Oh, I missed a good part of the "Hobbit", but the manager gave me two free tickets. Dave Dembinski called to say he had seen the piece on KSMO-62 (TV5 news). On a related note, I didn't say it. In the internet version, they say "American Astrological Society of Kansas City." Nope, didn't say it. Joe
Looking at the same article on TV5's website and the number of updates, they removed any mention of the ASKC. I sent them a note correcting the American Astrological Society.... to ASKC. I guess they figure just remove any mentioning of the ASKC. The dogs. Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: Rick Henderson <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:37 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] Green fireball over Lafayette County Here's the link I found for KCTV-5 story with Joe and David Lane. http://www.kctv5.com/story/24311081/possible-meteor-sighting-creates-excitement Rick Henderson From:ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Wright Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 10:45 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Green fireball over Lafayette County Jim, don't feel bad, neither did I. One of the few times I take Rita to the movies (3 times a year), I miss the darn thing. To make matters worse, during the movie, my phone starts vibrating out of my shirt pocket. I exited the theater to take calls in the hallway and do a phone interview with Betsy Webster from KCTV5. Oh, I missed a good part of the "Hobbit", but the manager gave me two free tickets. Dave Dembinski called to say he had seen the piece on KSMO-62 (TV5 news). On a related note, I didn't say it. In the internet version, they say "American Astrological Society of Kansas City." Nope, didn't say it. Joe
Well, darn. I was hoping someone else in the club had seen it, too. I have seen flashes from fireballs, but this is the first one I actually witnessed. Pretty cool stuff. Dean
Well at least you were "geeked out";-) On Dec 27, 2013 8:04 AM, <drspecker@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Well, darn. I was hoping someone else in the club had seen it, too. I have > seen flashes from fireballs, but this is the first one I actually > witnessed. Pretty cool stuff. > > > > Dean > > > >
Hi all, Weather permitting, I intend to open the Powell classroom for the Quadrantids meteor shower, Thursday, January 2nd. The actual local peak will probably be sometime around 3:00 AM on Friday, the 3rd, but I will try to stay as late as possible, maybe until dawn and if to, then it's a trip to Miss B's Cafe for breakfast! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DOME IS CLOSED FOR REPAIRS AND FOR YOUR SAFETY! No one will be allowed in the dome because I don't intend to interrupt my meteor watching with a 911 call even though ambulances DO use red lights. I plan on opening the classroom no later than 9:00 PM so there will be access to heat, bathrooms, coffee pot, microwave and fridge. Since the weather is the big unknown, I will send an email to the Yahoo group by 6:00 PM Thursday evening to announce whether I am still going or not. For any newbies out there, winter meteor watching is not as bad as you might think. I typically bring a reclining lawn chair with a blanket or insulated pad on it and then I also have a sleeping bag I crawl into and keep a thermos, snacks, binoculars, etc. close at hand. If you get too chilly, there will be the classroom to warm up. Since you will be fairly inactive, the key is always to dress more warmly than you think you need to. Hot drinks and food will also keep you energized for the night AND morning. The Quadrantids may bring anywhere from 50 to 200 meteors per hour. PLUS, the moon sets at 7:05 PM so it will be a moonless night! What a way to bring in the new year! Rick Henderson
Dean, David Lane saw the same fireball. He is an ASKC member. Here is a map showing people who reported the event: http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireball_event/2013/3434 I found Dean's report from Warrensburg. Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Friday, December 27, 2013 8:30 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote: Well at least you were "geeked out";-) On Dec 27, 2013 8:04 AM, <drspecker@...> wrote: > >Well, darn. I was hoping someone else in the club had seen it, too. I have seen flashes from fireballs, but this is the first one I actually witnessed. Pretty cool stuff. > >Dean >
Joe or someone.... Here is a message I received on our Facebook account. Any takers on who might be willing to contact her? Hello, This is Alice Barr, reporter with KCTV5 News. I'm working on a story today about the meteor sighting from last night and the ISS sightings last night, tonight and tomorrow. I was hoping to speak with someone from your organization about how exciting this string of activity must be to watch. Please give me a call as soon as you can at 913-777-8591. Thanks, Alice Barr Reporter, KCTV5 News Thanks, Cindy Bahl (Chesley)
KCTV just called me asking about scout groups and meteors so I referred them to Joe. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@yahoo.com> Date:12/27/2013 12:16 PM (GMT-06:00) To: askc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] TV request on Facebook Joe or someone.... Here is a message I received on our Facebook account. Any takers on who might be willing to contact her? Hello, This is Alice Barr, reporter with KCTV5 News. I'm working on a story today about the meteor sighting from last night and the ISS sightings last night, tonight and tomorrow. I was hoping to speak with someone from your organization about how exciting this string of activity must be to watch. Please give me a call as soon as you can at 913-777-8591. Thanks, Alice Barr Reporter, KCTV5 News Thanks, Cindy Bahl (Chesley)
Joe has already found a scout that saw it. I always refer people to Joe. On Dec 27, 2013 12:26 PM, "rhenderson1" <rhenderson1@...> wrote: > > > KCTV just called me asking about scout groups and meteors so I referred > them to Joe. > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: CindyYahoo > Date:12/27/2013 12:16 PM (GMT-06:00) > To: askc@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ASKC] TV request on Facebook > > > > Joe or someone.... Here is a message I received on our Facebook account. > Any takers on who might be willing to contact her? > > Hello, > > This is Alice Barr, reporter with KCTV5 News. I'm working on a story today > about the meteor sighting from last night and the ISS sightings last night, > tonight and tomorrow. I was hoping to speak with someone from your > organization about how exciting this string of activity must be to watch. > Please give me a call as soon as you can at 913-777-8591. > > Thanks, > Alice Barr > Reporter, KCTV5 News > > Thanks, > Cindy Bahl (Chesley) > >
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Yea, I've been dealing with people from the station about all of this for the past hour and contacted a few scouts and others. One of my Eagle Scouts witnessed it last night. Victoria Betsy Alice Laura Dave Joe _______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph S. Wright Wright Engineering & Architectural Services,LLC Office (913) 208-0924 Operations Manager, Warkoczewski Observatory-UMKC Vice-President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City Girl Scouts of NE Kansas-NW Missouri Aerospace/Astronomy/Weather S.T.E.M. Specialist ________________________________ From: rhenderson1 <rhenderson1@...> To: ASKC Yahoo Group <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 12:26 PM Subject: RE: [ASKC] TV request on Facebook KCTV just called me asking about scout groups and meteors so I referred them to Joe. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: CindyYahoo Date:12/27/2013 12:16 PM (GMT-06:00) To: askc@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] TV request on Facebook Joe or someone.... Here is a message I received on our Facebook account. Any takers on who might be willing to contact her? Hello, This is Alice Barr, reporter with KCTV5 News. I'm working on a story today about the meteor sighting from last night and the ISS sightings last night, tonight and tomorrow. I was hoping to speak with someone from your organization about how exciting this string of activity must be to watch. Please give me a call as soon as you can at 913-777-8591. Thanks, Alice Barr Reporter, KCTV5 News Thanks, Cindy Bahl (Chesley)
Tom, Thank you for pointing out that David Lane had seen it, too.
David young, yeah I read the "geeked out" part in the article as well. What can I say...
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From: Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@yahoo.com>
To: "ASKC@yahoogroups.com" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2013 12:07 PM
Subject: Re: [ASKC] Green fireball over Lafayette County
Dean, David Lane saw the same fireball. He is an ASKC member. Here is a map showing people who reported the event:
http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireball_event/2013/3434
I found Dean's report from Warrensburg.
Tom J Martinez
http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/
On Friday, December 27, 2013 8:30 AM, David Young <youngmdavid@...> wrote:
Well at least you were "geeked out";-)
On Dec 27, 2013 8:04 AM, <drspecker@...> wrote:
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>Well, darn. I was hoping someone else in the club had seen it, too. I have seen flashes from fireballs, but this is the first one I actually witnessed. Pretty cool stuff.
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>Dean
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TJ, my Eagle scout who helped move the Warko enclosure to the roof will be on TV5 st 6 tonight. Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
The field is open and so is the sky. Slight breeze, dress warm. Top 1" is wet but frozen underneath. I don't suggest heavy vehicles unless you plan to arrive tomorrow morning. Last night it was frozen by about midnight. With this breeze it may happen sooner tonight. Placed my game camera out yesterday and I got some wonderful film of the neighbors dog and a blue jay around the puddle. Moved it to the back side of the dam pointed to the tree line. Maybe get lucky. Cheers, Darrick
Marcia, Enclosed is a brief article about some measurements my son and I made recently that I wanted to share. The article contains a link to a more detailed writeup/analysis on my website. If you find the content appropriate, please include it in the next Cosmic Messenger. Thanks you. Brian On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM, Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@...>wrote: > > > It's time to send articles for the very first issue of 2014. Please have > items to me no later than Dec. 29. > > Happy New Year! > Marcia > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Yahoo strips off attachments. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S®4 -------- Original message -------- From: Brian Tieman <bjtieman@gmail.com> Date:12/27/2013 20:34 (GMT-06:00) To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Cosmoc Messenger January 2014 Marcia, Enclosed is a brief article about some measurements my son and I made recently that I wanted to share. The article contains a link to a more detailed writeup/analysis on my website. If you find the content appropriate, please include it in the next Cosmic Messenger. Thanks you. Brian On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 5:26 PM, Marcia Young <youngrmarcia@gmail.com>wrote: > > > It's time to send articles for the very first issue of 2014. Please have > items to me no later than Dec. 29. > > Happy New Year! > Marcia > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo Groups Links
All the minutes from this year, are now posted in the File Section of our Yahoo Egroup. November has not been approved yet, so I haven't uploaded those. I am missing the electronic files for the June Board, and the April General Meeting, but have requested those from the previous secretary, and will upload those as soon as I get them. Thanks! Happy New Year! Jackie Jackie Beucher 11305 King St. Overland Park, KS. 66210 M31@... Home: 913-469-0135 Cell: 913-522-8799
From western Shawnee, there will be three nice ISS passes... 28 Dec <http://www.heavens-above.com/passdetails.aspx?&satid=25544&mjd=56655.0111139815&type=V> -2.9 18:12:39 10� WNW 18:16:00 65� SW 18:19:19 10� SE visible 29 Dec <http://www.heavens-above.com/passdetails.aspx?&satid=25544&mjd=56656.0444174884&type=V> 0.0 19:02:39 10� WSW 19:03:57 12� SW 19:05:16 10� SSW visible 30 Dec <http://www.heavens-above.com/passdetails.aspx?&satid=25544&mjd=56657.0109497338&type=V> -0.4 18:13:09 10� W 18:15:46 21� SW 18:18:22 10� S visible This from heavens-above.com. Jason.
Been waiting for temps to drop and some free time. Monday I am going to the DSS to remove some trees, stack wood, burn the pile and possibly clear some brush. Cold in the morning so won't start until 9:30-10. If you want to join, awesome. If not, that's fine, i'll still be there. Darrick
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152154581694248&id=334830179247 Request for help with a scope... Thanks, Cindy
In case you are not on Facebook, this is what the message says: Hello. My son received a telescope for Christmas. It is a Celestron Powerseeker 70EQ. I was wondering if there is anyone in the club that lives in Eastern Jackson county that would be willing to meet with us and show us the in and outs of using telescope and such.....thanks Derrick Tom J Martinez http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ On Sunday, December 29, 2013 1:50 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152154581694248&id=334830179247 Request for help with a scope... Thanks, Cindy
My thought is to relay the time and place of our next ASKC meeting and how inexpensive a membership is. > On Dec 29, 2013, at 1:50 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > > > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152154581694248&id=334830179247 > > Request for help with a scope... > > Thanks, > Cindy > > >
Thanks, Tom! I couldn't get my smartphone to copy the text out of the post. And if I provide the direct link, I 'think' everyone can see the post even if they aren't on Facebook. Or, I hope that's true. :) Thanks, Cindy > On Dec 29, 2013, at 1:58 PM, Tom Martinez <zenitrammot@...> wrote: > > In case you are not on Facebook, this is what the message says: > Hello. My son received a telescope for Christmas. It is a Celestron Powerseeker 70EQ. I was wondering if there is anyone in the club that lives in Eastern Jackson county that would be willing to meet with us and show us the in and outs of using telescope and such.....thanks Derrick > > > Tom J Martinez > http://tomjmartinez.blogspot.com/ > > > On Sunday, December 29, 2013 1:50 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152154581694248&id=334830179247 > > Request for help with a scope... > > Thanks, > Cindy > > >
Thanks, George! Good idea! I'll let him know... Thanks, Cindy > On Dec 29, 2013, at 3:02 PM, George Allen <geonjod@...> wrote: > > My thought is to relay the time and place of our next ASKC meeting and how inexpensive a membership is. > >> On Dec 29, 2013, at 1:50 PM, CindyYahoo <cindylchesley@...> wrote: >> >> https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152154581694248&id=334830179247 >> >> Request for help with a scope... >> >> Thanks, >> Cindy > >
Don't know how far east he is, but Jim Ketchum is in western Lafayette county, I'm in eastern Lafayette county & Grant Miller is in central Johnson county. Perhaps one of us/them could help... Keith Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
There are two cameras on this. http://youtu.be/8SdI7KnLGN8
Hello friends, This sounds crazy, but I have three rather expensive (8 years ago) kitchen appliances (all in perfect working order and looking very good) that do not "work" in my wife's new kitchen upgrade project. They are normal white enamel...not the stainless steel look that she is going for. My contractor is about to yank these out and donate them someplace...but I just wonder if a fellow club member can put any of these to good use: 1. Kenmore french-style double door 28cf refrigerator, ice and cold water dispenser on door, looks and works perfectly. 2. Maytag Gemini Series 200 gas "double" oven. Was quite expensive a few years ago. 3. Maytag Series 200 dish washer. Works fine. White. All I ask is (1) these are for your own (or immediate family) use, not reselling. And (2) you bring people to help do all the moving because my bad back has taken me out of the moving business. Finally - all this stuff needs to go in the next several days (negotiable) so the contractor can start dynamiting the place. Please email me DIRECT at dhudgins@..., not on the ASKC chat line as it annoys other folks. Dave Hudgins
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Me, too. Jackie From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of scidav87@... Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 8:22 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [ASKC] Off Topic - Great Kitchen Appliances need good home Sent email on fridge. From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Dave Hudgins" <dhudgins@...> To: <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [ASKC] Off Topic - Great Kitchen Appliances need good home Date: Sun, Dec 29, 2013 8:12 pm Hello friends, This sounds crazy, but I have three rather expensive (8 years ago) kitchen appliances (all in perfect working order and looking very good) that do not "work" in my wife's new kitchen upgrade project. They are normal white enamel...not the stainless steel look that she is going for. My contractor is about to yank these out and donate them someplace...but I just wonder if a fellow club member can put any of these to good use: 1. Kenmore french-style double door 28cf refrigerator, ice and cold water dispenser on door, looks and works perfectly. 2. Maytag Gemini Series 200 gas "double" oven. Was quite expensive a few years ago. 3. Maytag Series 200 dish washer. Works fine. White. All I ask is (1) these are for your own (or immediate family) use, not reselling. And (2) you bring people to help do all the moving because my bad back has taken me out of the moving business. Finally - all this stuff needs to go in the next several days (negotiable) so the contractor can start dynamiting the place. Please email me DIRECT at dhudgins@..., not on the ASKC chat line as it annoys other folks. Dave Hudgins
VERY cool! From Iowa. I missed this but am grateful to see these B&W videos. Thank you!
Anyone remember the Russian rocket booster burning up during reentry in '87? Not as bright as this but likewise spectacular. Before I joined the club. I have never found video.
David Neuenschwander
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Stephens <jws@...>
To: ASKC <ASKC@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sun, Dec 29, 2013 7:07 pm
Subject: [ASKC] Footage of meteor from Liberty security or traffic cameras
There are two cameras on this.
http://youtu.be/8SdI7KnLGN8
Thanks, Jim! This is way cool since I missed the original event. Rick Henderson From: ASKC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ASKC@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stephens Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2013 7:08 PM To: ASKC@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ASKC] Footage of meteor from Liberty security or traffic cameras There are two cameras on this. http://youtu.be/8SdI7KnLGN8
Well Mike Sterling came down today and after fighting two obstinant chainsaws, we had one heck of a wiener roast! All the trash brush has been removed and burned. The logs that were cut up are all on my trailer along with some more logs to be cut up. I will probebly head back down tomorrow afternoon and clear some more areas. unless someone lets me know in the next day or two, both the toilets, stove and airconditioner will be taken from the site for disposal.
I received this email today from Dick Harshaw thought it only fitting to pass along. Joe I just got off the telephone with a world-class double star astronomer, Russ Genet. He called from Hawaii to tell me he was the referee for a peer-reviewed article I wrote* for The Journal of Double Star Observers, http://jdso.org/ and he wanted to tell me he was impressed with my work and has invited me to assist him and 11 other world-class double star astronomers at Kitt Peak this April (near Tucson), using a 2.1m diameter telescope to obtain radial velocity measurements on a number of double star systems we think might be gravitationally bound together. I will be on the �A� team with 5 other astronomers. The �B� team will come in after we are finished. Each team will have 3 nights on the large telescope. We might also be working with the 0.9m McMath system to measure other pairs with speckle interferometry. He also invited me to speak at a double star conference in Hawaii in early February (but I have a business appointment for that week), and also to speak at a conference of double star astronomers at Lowell Observatory this fall, and a global conference at Maui in 2015. I have dreamed all my life of being involved in professional astronomy in some way, this call really lit my fires! All those thousands of hours hunkered over an eyepiece in all kinds of temperatures (some as low as -10�F) have paid off! I wanted you, as one of my �astro buddies�, to be in the loop on this news. Richard Harshaw Cave Creek, AZ Brilliant Sky Observatory //
Works great! BTW, thanks for the great service that you make available. - Don -----Original Message----- From: Attilla Danko Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 6:31 PM To: Don Grodecki Subject: Re: ASKC link Hi Don, Thanks for letting me know. My links will be fixed overnight. -ad On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Don Grodecki <don@...> wrote: > The link on http://cleardarksky.com/c/KansasKAkey.html to the ASKC should > be to ASKC.org > > -Don
That is fantastic, way to go Dick H. dt ------ Original Message ------ From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> Sent: 12/30/2013 9:48:28 PM Subject: [ASKC] Reward for Hard Work >I received this email today from Dick Harshaw thought it only fitting >to >pass along. > >Joe > >I just got off the telephone with a world-class double star astronomer, >Russ Genet. He called from Hawaii to tell me he was the referee for a >peer-reviewed article I wrote* for The Journal of Double Star >Observers, >http://jdso.org/ and he wanted to tell me he was impressed with my work >and has invited me to assist him and 11 other world-class double star >astronomers at Kitt Peak this April (near Tucson), using a 2.1m >diameter >telescope to obtain radial velocity measurements on a number of double >star systems we think might be gravitationally bound together. I will >be >on the “A” team with 5 other astronomers. The “B” team will come in >after we are finished. Each team will have 3 nights on the large >telescope. We might also be working with the 0.9m McMath system to >measure other pairs with speckle interferometry. > >He also invited me to speak at a double star conference in Hawaii in >early February (but I have a business appointment for that week), and >also to speak at a conference of double star astronomers at Lowell >Observatory this fall, and a global conference at Maui in 2015. > >I have dreamed all my life of being involved in professional astronomy >in some way, this call really lit my fires! All those thousands of >hours >hunkered over an eyepiece in all kinds of temperatures (some as low as >-10°F) have paid off! > >I wanted you, as one of my “astro buddies”, to be in the loop on this >news. > >Richard Harshaw >Cave Creek, AZ >Brilliant Sky Observatory > >// > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > >Yahoo Groups Links > > >
Only way to desribe this: A W E S O M E!!! On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 9:33 AM, dtrent at <dtrent@...> wrote: > > > That is fantastic, way to go Dick H. > dt > > > ------ Original Message ------ > From: "Joseph Wright" <jos.wright@...> > To: "ASKC Yahoo" <ASKC@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: 12/30/2013 9:48:28 PM > Subject: [ASKC] Reward for Hard Work > > >I received this email today from Dick Harshaw thought it only fitting > >to > >pass along. > > > >Joe > > > >I just got off the telephone with a world-class double star astronomer, > >Russ Genet. He called from Hawaii to tell me he was the referee for a > >peer-reviewed article I wrote* for The Journal of Double Star > >Observers, > >http://jdso.org/ and he wanted to tell me he was impressed with my work > >and has invited me to assist him and 11 other world-class double star > >astronomers at Kitt Peak this April (near Tucson), using a 2.1m > >diameter > >telescope to obtain radial velocity measurements on a number of double > >star systems we think might be gravitationally bound together. I will > >be > >on the A team with 5 other astronomers. The B team will come in > >after we are finished. Each team will have 3 nights on the large > >telescope. We might also be working with the 0.9m McMath system to > >measure other pairs with speckle interferometry. > > > >He also invited me to speak at a double star conference in Hawaii in > >early February (but I have a business appointment for that week), and > >also to speak at a conference of double star astronomers at Lowell > >Observatory this fall, and a global conference at Maui in 2015. > > > >I have dreamed all my life of being involved in professional astronomy > >in some way, this call really lit my fires! All those thousands of > >hours > >hunkered over an eyepiece in all kinds of temperatures (some as low as > >-10F) have paid off! > > > >I wanted you, as one of my astro buddies, to be in the loop on this > >news. > > > >Richard Harshaw > >Cave Creek, AZ > >Brilliant Sky Observatory > > > >// > > > > > > > > > >------------------------------------ > > > > > > > >Yahoo Groups Links > > > > > > > > >
Already in the trash can.... cd drives dvd drives 3.25 and 5" floppy drives A+ book on managing and maintaining a PC assorted books on networking, hardware and software Dragon voice recognition software, mic and headphones (I think it was for Win 98) Any reason I should pull any of this stuff out of the trash can? Sent via Gmail from David Young
I hope all of our astronomy friends have a wonderful, healthy and prosperous 2014. We'll see you under the stars. Gary Pittman
00:02. Jupiter. Happy New Year Joe Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android