May 6th BBAA meeting will be on Zoom. Here is the link, thanks to Jeff Goldstein: Join Zoom Meeting https://vccs.zoom.us/j/96840800899 Meeting ID: 968 4080 0899 George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Ama

R.I.P, Michael Collins, 10/31/1930 - 04/28/2021. A real space pioneer and a gentleman. He will be missed. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator backbayastro

It was a NightWASH! :-( George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator backbayastro.org

Phooey! I was hoping to go to either Cherry Springs Star Party or Green Bank Star Quest this year. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAAOutreach Coordinator backbayastro.org (ht

I received my Mars atlas on Saturday. It is amazing! Thanks, Mark, for alerting us to the opportunity to get it. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator backb

Mark, Is the writing inside the atlas in English? I am awaiting my copy. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator backbayastro.org

The BBAA does not have the problem of the Delmarva club, thankfully. Although we have a few of us in our 70s, and some in their 60s, we are blessed with a lot of members in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, an

What happened to the DelMarva Stargazers club? Why is it gone? George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator backbayastro.org

Here is a link to some general information about Cherry Springs State Park near Coudersport, Pennsylvania. https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CherrySpringsStatePark/Pages/default.aspx Beside

Ian, is there still a Chiefland Star Party? I went to one many years ago (2002) and enjoyed it very much. As you say, it is a long haul from Virginia. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astro

Jonathan, I too am interested in attending one or more of those events. I have never been to Green Bank or Staunton River or any of the other ones listed. I hope they take place this year. The ones I

I don't know about that, Kent. I pointed out Mars to the folks who came out to Skywatch earlier this month. My 13-year-old granddaughter Chloe was the first one to see Mars when it popped out of the t

Good idea, Jonathan. Sounds like you've got it figured out. Best luck on your Urban List. I have just one more object to find on mine. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outr

Shawn, Rich had a great presentation tonight; however, it was pretty advanced, and over the head of any new astronomers. Maybe I could do a future meeting feature aimed at the newbie, using Stellarium

I wish I could take that offer, Ted! But I want to stay here in Virginia for the same reason Bob Kepple wants to move back to Pa. I'm close to family here. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur

Hey Joe, are you getting out of astronomy? We haven't heard from you in a long time. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator backbayastro.org

You missed a good meal, Bill, and a chance to honor and say goodbye to Chuck Jagow. You can watch the award of a certificate and plaque, it was recorded on the Facebook group. George George Reynolds V

Nice shot of IC405, Ian, but I don't think that star shines at magnitude "-6". It's probably more like mag 6. :-) George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator back

Bad Santa, Bad Santa! George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA Outreach Coordinator backbayastro.org

Chuck, I re-sent the app as a text message to your cell phone. Please let me know if you get it. If not, I will type it and send it to you. George George Reynolds VP, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers BBAA