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Re: And now for some GEEKY Stuff

Jim Tallman
 

Hahahahahaaa. Oh yeah I can just see some of our BBAA folks trying to do this.  We have club insurance but not that much!

JT 


On Dec 28, 2012, at 9:55 PM, Paul Tartabini <paultar@...> wrote:

 

I think we need a "BBAA Style"


On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM, Jim Tallman <jctallman@...> wrote:
 

So for those of you who know of the Korean Singer (PSY) who performs "Gangman Style" , here is a funny NASA version of this crazy Song.

 

 

NASA Johnson Style

 

 

 

JT

 
Re: And now for some GEEKY Stuff

Paul
 

I think we need a "BBAA Style"


On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 6:31 PM, Jim Tallman <jctallman@...> wrote:
 

So for those of you who know of the Korean Singer (PSY) who performs "Gangman Style" , here is a funny NASA version of this crazy Song.

 

 

NASA Johnson Style

 

 

 

JT

 
And now for some GEEKY Stuff

Jim Tallman
 

So for those of you who know of the Korean Singer (PSY) who performs "Gangman Style" , here is a funny NASA version of this crazy Song.

 

 

NASA Johnson Style

 

 

 

JT

 
Re: Getting Started

Stephen <swd_ist@...>
 

Thank you for the responses, they have given me some good insight into what I should do. I had not even thought about the chair, thank you. I am looking forward to getting started. I will keep you updated on what path I take. Again Thank you..
Re: Getting Started

bob414
 

George and Roy have giving you great information.  And as Roy says, what works best for you. 

 

I started with 7X35’s, and realized that the lawn chair was a minimum must for stability.  I quickly went to a tripod with a binocular adapter.  I enjoyed the setup so much, I purchased a set of 20X80’s.  That pair REQUIRES a tripod mount. 

 

My favorite setup is the Slim Picalue(sp) binocular chair.  A beach chair ( 4 position reclining ) on a lazy suzan platform for rotation, with a combination PVC and Alum setup for supporting binoculars.  A hands free, relaxed, comfortable way to observe the heaven with binoculars.  I purchased the design and built mine.

 

Some of the best views I have seen from handheld binoculars are from stabilized binoculars, price ranging for $400 and up.

 

As far as a planeispere, I have and use one.  But most time, if you have a smartphone there are several free astronomy apps( Android Google Sky for one).  That allow you to map the sky by holding the phone up the to sky.  My favorite app is not free, Southern star’s  SkySafari available for both Apple and android.

 

Bob

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of George Reynolds
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 4:57 PM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Getting Started

 

 

Stephen, Roy had a lot of good tips for you concerning binocular stargazing.  Let me add a few more.

 

The planisphere is good when you are starting out, just learning to locate and identify the constellations.  It's like learning a roadmap on the ground when you go to a new state or city.  The planisphere helps you learn the constellations, which are like the landmarks on the ground.  After you learn your way around the constellations, a good guidebook or star chart will be your next step.

 

In addition to the book Roy suggested, let me recommend three more that I used when I first started out.  Nightwatch by Terence Dickinson and The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer are good to learn the basics of astronomy and stargazing.  Another favorite of mine is Turn Left at Orion by Guy Consolmagno, which shows sketches of the naked-eye view, the finderscope (or binocular) view, and the telescope view of selected items, including the Moon, open clusters, globular clusters, and a few Messier objects.

 

If you don't already have a pair of binoculars, an inexpensive pair from Wal-Mart will do to get you started.  You can get a decent 10x50 bino for $25 -$35 at "Wallie World".  That's how I started out.  Later, I moved up to a good pair of 8 x 42 Orion UltraView wide-angle binos, which are my favorites.  They retail for about $150 from Orion.  (I got mine for about half price many years ago in a lucky visit to the Orion clearance page.)

 

George

 

 

 

George Reynolds


"Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia

Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) 
http://www.backbayastro.org


 

 

From: Roy Diffrient <mail@...>
To: backbayastro@...
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Getting Started

 

 

We've all been there, so lots of varied answers on these questions. The
best solution, of course, is what works for you. To make it easy to see the
sky and prevent kinks in the neck, I think it's good to have a lawn chair
that reclines, preferably one with armrests. If it can also swivel, that's
ideal. I think a simple guidebook is also needed. A simple star chart or
planisphere is also a great idea, but I think you need more than that.
There are lots of beginning books on stargazing, which you might find on the
shelf of your local library. I started with Richard Berry's book "Discover
the Stars" which is very good. The reason for a guidebook is to tell you
what to look for, like "a beautiful cluster of stars, easily visible in
binoculars", rather than what may be perhaps a meaningless designation, like
M37, which is what you usually get from a chart. To read that planisphere,
chart or guide, you'll need a flashlight, preferably a somewhat dim red
light, so it doesn't hurt your dark adaptation, and ideally adjustable in
brightness -- To start, just cover a standard flashlight lens in red paper
or cellophane.

Your first binoculars can be the ones you might already have. There are
usually varied opinions about good stargazing binoculars, and that's a whole
big topic unto itself. So the best approach may be to try something readily
available, to see what you like, what works and what doesn't. Personally,
I'd agree with the 10X50's because some have a wide 65 degree apparent
field, rather than the more usual 50 degrees. Orion seems to be a popular
choice. But if you wear eyeglasses, long eye relief may be more important
to you. And big 10X50's may be too heavy to hold steady, especially after
doing it awhile. Again, the "best" is what works for you. Also, this time
of year, super-warm gear is essential, of course, if you're going to be out
there awhile. And that's the last thing: Do it! Get out there and make a
"discovery"! You'll be surprised at how much you can see with binoculars
and how rewarding it is to find those faint fuzzies.

Roy

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 4:07 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: [backbayastro] Getting Started

What are some decent brands of binoculars for skywatching? Are 10x50
binoculars the way to go? Also I plan on buying a planisphere, do I need to
buy books on starcharts? Any advice for a beginning skywatcher would be much
appreciated. Thank you.

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Re: Getting Started

George Reynolds
 

Stephen, Roy had a lot of good tips for you concerning binocular stargazing.  Let me add a few more.

The planisphere is good when you are starting out, just learning to locate and identify the constellations.  It's like learning a roadmap on the ground when you go to a new state or city.  The planisphere helps you learn the constellations, which are like the landmarks on the ground.  After you learn your way around the constellations, a good guidebook or star chart will be your next step.

In addition to the book Roy suggested, let me recommend three more that I used when I first started out.  Nightwatch by Terence Dickinson and The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer are good to learn the basics of astronomy and stargazing.  Another favorite of mine is Turn Left at Orion by Guy Consolmagno, which shows sketches of the naked-eye view, the finderscope (or binocular) view, and the telescope view of selected items, including the Moon, open clusters, globular clusters, and a few Messier objects.

If you don't already have a pair of binoculars, an inexpensive pair from Wal-Mart will do to get you started.  You can get a decent 10x50 bino for $25 -$35 at "Wallie World".  That's how I started out.  Later, I moved up to a good pair of 8 x 42 Orion UltraView wide-angle binos, which are my favorites.  They retail for about $150 from Orion.  (I got mine for about half price many years ago in a lucky visit to the Orion clearance page.)

George



George Reynolds

"Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia
Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) 
http://www.backbayastro.org

 

From: Roy Diffrient
To: backbayastro@...
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Getting Started

 
We've all been there, so lots of varied answers on these questions. The
best solution, of course, is what works for you. To make it easy to see the
sky and prevent kinks in the neck, I think it's good to have a lawn chair
that reclines, preferably one with armrests. If it can also swivel, that's
ideal. I think a simple guidebook is also needed. A simple star chart or
planisphere is also a great idea, but I think you need more than that.
There are lots of beginning books on stargazing, which you might find on the
shelf of your local library. I started with Richard Berry's book "Discover
the Stars" which is very good. The reason for a guidebook is to tell you
what to look for, like "a beautiful cluster of stars, easily visible in
binoculars", rather than what may be perhaps a meaningless designation, like
M37, which is what you usually get from a chart. To read that planisphere,
chart or guide, you'll need a flashlight, preferably a somewhat dim red
light, so it doesn't hurt your dark adaptation, and ideally adjustable in
brightness -- To start, just cover a standard flashlight lens in red paper
or cellophane.

Your first binoculars can be the ones you might already have. There are
usually varied opinions about good stargazing binoculars, and that's a whole
big topic unto itself. So the best approach may be to try something readily
available, to see what you like, what works and what doesn't. Personally,
I'd agree with the 10X50's because some have a wide 65 degree apparent
field, rather than the more usual 50 degrees. Orion seems to be a popular
choice. But if you wear eyeglasses, long eye relief may be more important
to you. And big 10X50's may be too heavy to hold steady, especially after
doing it awhile. Again, the "best" is what works for you. Also, this time
of year, super-warm gear is essential, of course, if you're going to be out
there awhile. And that's the last thing: Do it! Get out there and make a
"discovery"! You'll be surprised at how much you can see with binoculars
and how rewarding it is to find those faint fuzzies.

Roy

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 4:07 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: [backbayastro] Getting Started

What are some decent brands of binoculars for skywatching? Are 10x50
binoculars the way to go? Also I plan on buying a planisphere, do I need to
buy books on starcharts? Any advice for a beginning skywatcher would be much
appreciated. Thank you.

------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: Getting Started

Roy Diffrient
 

We've all been there, so lots of varied answers on these questions. The best solution, of course, is what works for you. To make it easy to see the sky and prevent kinks in the neck, I think it's good to have a lawn chair that reclines, preferably one with armrests. If it can also swivel, that's ideal. I think a simple guidebook is also needed. A simple star chart or planisphere is also a great idea, but I think you need more than that. There are lots of beginning books on stargazing, which you might find on the shelf of your local library. I started with Richard Berry's book "Discover the Stars" which is very good. The reason for a guidebook is to tell you what to look for, like "a beautiful cluster of stars, easily visible in binoculars", rather than what may be perhaps a meaningless designation, like M37, which is what you usually get from a chart. To read that planisphere, chart or guide, you'll need a flashlight, preferably a somewhat dim red light, so it doesn't hurt your dark adaptation, and ideally adjustable in brightness -- To start, just cover a standard flashlight lens in red paper or cellophane.

Your first binoculars can be the ones you might already have. There are usually varied opinions about good stargazing binoculars, and that's a whole big topic unto itself. So the best approach may be to try something readily available, to see what you like, what works and what doesn't. Personally, I'd agree with the 10X50's because some have a wide 65 degree apparent field, rather than the more usual 50 degrees. Orion seems to be a popular choice. But if you wear eyeglasses, long eye relief may be more important to you. And big 10X50's may be too heavy to hold steady, especially after doing it awhile. Again, the "best" is what works for you. Also, this time of year, super-warm gear is essential, of course, if you're going to be out there awhile. And that's the last thing: Do it! Get out there and make a "discovery"! You'll be surprised at how much you can see with binoculars and how rewarding it is to find those faint fuzzies.

Roy

-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen
Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 4:07 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: [backbayastro] Getting Started

What are some decent brands of binoculars for skywatching? Are 10x50 binoculars the way to go? Also I plan on buying a planisphere, do I need to buy books on starcharts? Any advice for a beginning skywatcher would be much appreciated. Thank you.



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Getting Started

Stephen <swd_ist@...>
 

What are some decent brands of binoculars for skywatching? Are 10x50 binoculars the way to go? Also I plan on buying a planisphere, do I need to buy books on starcharts? Any advice for a beginning skywatcher would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Re: Icebow

Roy Diffrient
 

Thanks for the heads-up Nick. Unfortunately no icebow here, just some haze, about another moon's diameter around it. Or at least that's what's visible given the megawatts of holiday lighting. But the conjunction is nice.

Hope everyone had a happy one.

Roy

-----Original Message-----
From: nranderson_deepskyobserver
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:32 PM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: [backbayastro] Icebow

Any one else see the icebow around the Moon tonight? (Just got back home an hour ago) Been two years since I last saw one of those! It's caused by ice crystals in the upper troposphere. If you look closely you may be able to just barely hint the ROYGBIV.

Oh and don't miss the obvious conjunction of Jupiter with the Moon!

-Nick Anderson



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Icebow

Nick Anderson
 

Any one else see the icebow around the Moon tonight? (Just got back home an hour ago) Been two years since I last saw one of those! It's caused by ice crystals in the upper troposphere. If you look closely you may be able to just barely hint the ROYGBIV.

Oh and don't miss the obvious conjunction of Jupiter with the Moon!

-Nick Anderson
Re: Amazing image of M57

Georgie <doublestarjune@msn.com>
 

Go get them Boys but don't forget the human go-to!  :)

Merry Christmas!



On Dec 25, 2012, at 1:20 PM, Jim Tallman <jctallman@...> wrote:

 

That's right isn't it he didn't specify how many of us we could use to cart it off did he.  We could store it at your house ;).    Ok I'm in again.  Maybe we rescue Georgie's scope also.


On Dec 25, 2012, at 12:41 PM, Mark Ost <jimcoble2000@...> wrote:

 

don't give up so easily Jim. I can help you.

From: Jim Tallman <jctallman@...>
To: "backbayastro@..." <backbayastro@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57
 
Drats.  Merry Christmas Ted :)

On Dec 25, 2012, at 11:57 AM, "Ted Forte" <tedforte511@...> wrote:
 
Well, Merry Christmas to you too, Jim.  By the way, if you’re planning to load that scope on a U-haul, you better pack a lunch.  In fact, if you can lift it, you can have it.  (I’m not worried).
 
Ted
 
From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of Jim Tallmam
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:15 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57 [2 Attachments]
 
 
[Attachment(s) from Jim Tallmam included below]
Better not leave that Scope unsecured cause i need a new one. Looking for. A uhaul place near you as we speak. :)
 
Jim
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID


Ted Forte <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 
That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.
 
Ted
 
From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57
 
 
 
Ted?
 
Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Amazing image of M57

Ted Forte
 

I suggest you wear hernia trusses.  And, Kevlar shorts. 

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of Jim Tallman
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 11:21 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57

 

 

That's right isn't it he didn't specify how many of us we could use to cart it off did he.  We could store it at your house ;).    Ok I'm in again.  Maybe we rescue Georgie's scope also.


On Dec 25, 2012, at 12:41 PM, Mark Ost <jimcoble2000@...> wrote:

 

don't give up so easily Jim. I can help you.

 

From: Jim Tallman <jctallman@...>
To: "backbayastro@..." <backbayastro@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57

 

Drats.  Merry Christmas Ted :)


On Dec 25, 2012, at 11:57 AM, "Ted Forte" <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 

Well, Merry Christmas to you too, Jim.  By the way, if you’re planning to load that scope on a U-haul, you better pack a lunch.  In fact, if you can lift it, you can have it.  (I’m not worried).

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of Jim Tallmam
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:15 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57 [2 Attachments]

 

 

[Attachment(s) from Jim Tallmam included below]

Better not leave that Scope unsecured cause i need a new one. Looking for. A uhaul place near you as we speak. :)

 

Jim

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID



Ted Forte <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 

That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57

 

 

 

Ted?

 

Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Amazing image of M57

Jim Tallman
 

That's right isn't it he didn't specify how many of us we could use to cart it off did he.  We could store it at your house ;).    Ok I'm in again.  Maybe we rescue Georgie's scope also.


On Dec 25, 2012, at 12:41 PM, Mark Ost <jimcoble2000@...> wrote:

 

don't give up so easily Jim. I can help you.

From: Jim Tallman <jctallman@...>
To: "backbayastro@..." <backbayastro@...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57
 
Drats.  Merry Christmas Ted :)

On Dec 25, 2012, at 11:57 AM, "Ted Forte" <tedforte511@...> wrote:
 
Well, Merry Christmas to you too, Jim.  By the way, if you’re planning to load that scope on a U-haul, you better pack a lunch.  In fact, if you can lift it, you can have it.  (I’m not worried).
 
Ted
 
From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of Jim Tallmam
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:15 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57 [2 Attachments]
 
 
[Attachment(s) from Jim Tallmam included below]
Better not leave that Scope unsecured cause i need a new one. Looking for. A uhaul place near you as we speak. :)
 
Jim
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID


Ted Forte <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 
That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.
 
Ted
 
From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57
 
 
 
Ted?
 
Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Amazing image of M57

jimcoble2000
 

don't give up so easily Jim. I can help you.

From: Jim Tallman
To: "backbayastro@..."
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57
 
Drats.  Merry Christmas Ted :)

On Dec 25, 2012, at 11:57 AM, "Ted Forte" <tedforte511@...> wrote:
 
Well, Merry Christmas to you too, Jim.  By the way, if you’re planning to load that scope on a U-haul, you better pack a lunch.  In fact, if you can lift it, you can have it.  (I’m not worried).
 
Ted
 
From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of Jim Tallmam
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:15 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57 [2 Attachments]
 
 
[Attachment(s) from Jim Tallmam included below]
Better not leave that Scope unsecured cause i need a new one. Looking for. A uhaul place near you as we speak. :)
 
Jim
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID


Ted Forte <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 
That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.
 
Ted
 
From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57
 
 
on Bad Astronomy:  http://www.slate.com/content/slate/blogs/bad_astronomy.html
 
Ted?
 
Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Amazing image of M57

Jim Tallman
 

Drats.  Merry Christmas Ted :)


On Dec 25, 2012, at 11:57 AM, "Ted Forte" <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 

Well, Merry Christmas to you too, Jim.  By the way, if you’re planning to load that scope on a U-haul, you better pack a lunch.  In fact, if you can lift it, you can have it.  (I’m not worried).

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of Jim Tallmam
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:15 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57 [2 Attachments]

 

 

[Attachment(s) from Jim Tallmam included below]

Better not leave that Scope unsecured cause i need a new one. Looking for. A uhaul place near you as we speak. :)

 

Jim

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID



Ted Forte <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 

That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57

 

 

 

Ted?

 

Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Amazing image of M57 [2 Attachments]

Ted Forte
 

Well, Merry Christmas to you too, Jim.  By the way, if you’re planning to load that scope on a U-haul, you better pack a lunch.  In fact, if you can lift it, you can have it.  (I’m not worried).

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of Jim Tallmam
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:15 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57 [2 Attachments]

 

 

[Attachment(s) from Jim Tallmam included below]

Better not leave that Scope unsecured cause i need a new one. Looking for. A uhaul place near you as we speak. :)

 

Jim

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID



Ted Forte <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 

That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57

 

 

 

Ted?

 

Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Amazing image of M57

Jim Tallman
 

Better not leave that Scope unsecured cause i need a new one. Looking for. A uhaul place near you as we speak. :)

Jim
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID


Ted Forte <tedforte511@...> wrote:

 

That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57

 

 

on Bad Astronomy:  http://www.slate.com/content/slate/blogs/bad_astronomy.html

 

Ted?

 

Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Amazing image of M57

Ted Forte
 

That’s just what The Ring looks like through the 30!  Seriously, that is pretty cool, Bill, and the moving star is just too amazing.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Ted

 

From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of William McLean
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:58 AM
To: vpas@...; BBAA
Subject: [backbayastro] Amazing image of M57

 

 

on Bad Astronomy:  http://www.slate.com/content/slate/blogs/bad_astronomy.html

 

Ted?

 

Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Amazing image of M57

preciousmyprecious
 

on Bad Astronomy:  http://www.slate.com/content/slate/blogs/bad_astronomy.html

Ted?
 
Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean
Re: Sky and Telescope Subscription

preciousmyprecious
 

Yeah, I renew at club price via telephone every year.
 
Carpe Noctem
Bill McLean

From: Paul Tartabini
To: backbayastro@...
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 6:35 AM
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Re: Sky and Telescope Subscription

 
Hey guys, if you go to skyandtelescope.com/renew  and follow the instructions, you should be able to renew at the club price online, providing you already are in their system with the club discount. If you are not, then I think you need to go through the club treasurer.

- Paul



On Mon, Dec 24, 2012 at 6:03 AM, Jim Tallman <jctallman@...> wrote:
 
$10000000000.00

But for u $32.95


On Dec 23, 2012, at 8:13 PM, "lawrencewtaylor3" <vpas@...> wrote:

 
Hey Jim,

How much for a year's subscription to Sky & Tel? I have left mine lapse.

Clear Dark Skies,
Bird

--- In backbayastro@..., James Norton wrote:
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> Thanks Jim
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> On Fri, Nov 16, 2012 at 3:03 PM, Jim Tallman wrote:
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> > contact Bernie the treasurer Jim****
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> > As a new member how do I order Sky and Telescope magazine at the BBAA
> > reduced Rate. Thanks, Jim Norton****
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