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Observing report from OV
Jim Tallman <jctallman@...>
Despite the partly cloudy skies, i got up at 4AM and decided to try to do some observing. The sky was nice and clear when i got an opening in the clouds. I had a chance to observe and photograph Jupiter, the Double Cluster, and Andromeda. The jupiter and double cluster photos came out ok but the ones for Andromeda didn't as i had to take a long exposure and the glow from norfolk just got in the way. OH YEAH...Orion is now up in the morning! soon we will be shifting out of daylight savings time! Looking forward to the ECSP,!!!!!!!
Jim
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Re: Virginia Beach ASPCA night - 7 Sept 2013
Jim Tallman <jctallman@...>
Anyone interested in helping out I will be at the ASPCA around 5PM today. You don’t have to come that early if you only want to help with observations after dark. Here is the address. So far it looks like it will be just me tonight
3040 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Jim,
From: backbayastro@... [mailto:backbayastro@...] On Behalf Of jctallman@...
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 2:29 PM To: backbayastro@... Subject: [backbayastro] Virginia Beach ASPCA night - 7 Sept 2013
All Just got a call back from Jesse a the ASPCA and this even is a go. I plan to get there around 5 or so to do some solar viewing and then move on to the other stars. The event will end at 10PM. So if you 'd like to come out an help that would be great. Just respond so I know others are coming to help out.
Jim Tallman
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Re: Wallops Moon Rocket Launch Sept. 6 - 11:27PM
VegaGaze
I'd also like to add that if you go just past the lighthouses, there is more parking & beach access across from the gas station.
--- In backbayastro@..., <backbayastro@...> wrote: for anyone who wants to join the rocket launch viewing from FORT STORY beach adj the lighthouse, use the east gate (gate 8) cause it's open 24 hrs. if you do not have military ID, you can ride with someone who does or arrive a few mins early to show drivers license & vehicle insurance/registration. i plan to be on site between 10:30PM & 11PM. DIRECTIONS: from VB ocean front take ATLANTIC AVE North until you reach gate 8. there should be enough parking spaces on the bay side parking near the lighthouse. kevin --- In backbayastro@..., "Roy Diffrient" <mail@...> wrote:
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Virginia Beach ASPCA night - 7 Sept 2013
jctallman@...
All Just got a call back from Jesse a the ASPCA and this even is a go. I plan to get there around 5 or so to do some solar viewing and then move on to the other stars. The event will end at 10PM. So if you 'd like to come out an help that would be great. Just respond so I know others are coming to help out.
Jim Tallman
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Re: Wallops Moon Rocket Launch Sept. 6 - 11:27PM
kevin swann
for anyone who wants to join the rocket launch viewing from FORT STORY beach adj the lighthouse, use the east gate (gate 8) cause it's open 24 hrs. if you do not have military ID, you can ride with someone who does or arrive a few mins early to show drivers license & vehicle insurance/registration. i plan to be on site between 10:30PM & 11PM.
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DIRECTIONS: from VB ocean front take ATLANTIC AVE North until you reach gate 8. there should be enough parking spaces on the bay side parking near the lighthouse. kevin
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Re: Wallops Moon Rocket Launch Sept. 6
Roy Diffrient
On-line sources listed here:
Roy
From: Roy Diffrient
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:47 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: Re: Wallops Moon Rocket Launch Sept. 6 If this launch is postponed – As is often the case – the next launch window
is the following night at about the same time. Here’s a PDF file showing
later possibilities for blastoff:
Roy
From: Roy Diffrient
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:02 AM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: Wallops Moon Rocket Launch Sept. 6 Here’s a good reason to stay up late on a Friday night – This may be
spectacular. The NASA LADEE moon mission launch from Wallops Island is
scheduled for September 6, 2013 at 11:27 PM:
Roy
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Tyson's New "Cosmos" Trailer
Roy Diffrient
This came out in July, but I guess I was busy. Great stuff, and I
can’t wait for the spring 2014 premier.
Also, I had heard Fox was to broadcast it, but it’s also a co-production of
National Geographic and plans are broadcast later the same night on the Nat Geo
channel.
Roy
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Re: Colorado Skies
RapidEye
I'll bet you heard the cheers coming from Mile High Stadium last night, all the way down there in South Park! =-)
On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 8:56 AM, Charles JAGOW <chuck@...> wrote:
Aspens are just starting to change. Lots of elk up on the mountain tops hiding from the hunters.
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Re: Colorado Skies
Aspens are just starting to change. Lots of elk up on the mountain tops hiding from the hunters.
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v/r Chuck Jagow NCRR #1495 & Newsletter Editor VP Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Rott'n Paws Observatory N36:46:23.281 W076:13:31.512
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meeting
George Reynolds
I can't believe I FORGOT about the BBAA meeting tonight! I came home from work about 6:30 pm, had a late dinner, and sat down to read the paper. A few minutes ago I realized, I MISSED THE MEETING! That's the first time I have missed a BBAA meeting without having a good reason (like being out of town). I am so sorry I missed it. Can someone please fill me in on what was covered? And to top it off, I gave an astronomy talk to the Seniors group at my church this morning, and didn't even remember there was a meeting tonight. I think the Monday holiday got me off schedule. It feels like it should be Wednesday. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org
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Maps to astro sites
preciousmyprecious
Bird put this amazing thing together and maintains it. Thank you Bird. I am posting this for all the new folks and old folks that don't have it. Carpe Noctem Bill McLean
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Nightwatch at Chippokes, 9/7/2013, 5:00 pm
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possible - Virginia Beach SPCA event Saturday
Jim Tallman <jctallman@...>
All the event for the ASPCA in VB is sort of in the air for this Saturday. I’ve called and I’ve emailed the POC with no success. At this point I’m not even sure if the event is on or what times they want us there. If I hear nothing by tomorrow afternoon we’ll call it a bust.
Jim
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Re: BBAA monthly meeting, 9/5/2013, 7:30 pm
I don't think I'll be able to make the meeting tonight. My back is really causing me grief. (Anything but a semi-reclined position really makes the eyes water.) I was hoping it would get better as the day wore on, but so far there's no change. Ouchy. Hopefully next month! Dino.
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NASA Walliops LADEE rocket launch Friday Night
This is a reminder to watch the skies Friday night (September 6) for the night launch of LADEE from Wallops Island, VA. It'll only reach 15-degrees from our locale but that should be high enough for a good view. Launch time is scheduled at 11:27 PM EDT, weather permitting. It should be visible from South Carolina to Maine.
Kent Blackwell
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What's up with the AL? Sept issue
preciousmyprecious
Carpe Noctem Bill McLean
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Apollo navigational computer. rope memory
preciousmyprecious
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Re: Colorado Skies
RapidEye
Make sure you bring me back some of that Western Slope air to hold me over until my next trip back. I'll bet the aspens are starting to turn up on the higher mountains already. Safe Travels!
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BBAA monthly meeting, 9/5/2013, 7:30 pm
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Colorado Skies
Hey folks!
Just like normal, the weather reports for Colorado showed CLEAR skies for this whole week, until of course, I showed up with a telescope. It has rained and been cloudy nearly the entire time. I did manage a couple of clear early mornings at my sister's house about twenty miles North of Denver. Twenty miles North of Denver and the skies at my sisters are BETTER than back home at the NWRP. Came up to the ranch near Westcliffe CO on Sunday and have managed one early morning and about three hours last night before the clouds took the skies, again. Seen a lot of great things, my SQL meter read 21.54 and 21.58. We still have six more days up here in the mountains. So I have afew more opportunities to stargaze. See you all at the next Boardwalk Astronomy. v/r Chuck & What's Her Name Verde Mont Observatory 38°11'27.9348", -105°36'24.6924" 8,740'
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