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FW: Night Vision
...and it "ONLY" costs $2000 to $3000!!! Why not buy two, so you'll have a spare, or for use in a binoviewer? https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/night-vision/monoculars/pvs-14-nl3-night-vision-
...and it "ONLY" costs $2000 to $3000!!! Why not buy two, so you'll have a spare, or for use in a binoviewer? https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/night-vision/monoculars/pvs-14-nl3-night-vision-
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Exciting prospects for Webb
Webb telescope nearly set to explore the solar system https://phys.org/news/2022-05-webb-telescope-explore-solar.html
Webb telescope nearly set to explore the solar system https://phys.org/news/2022-05-webb-telescope-explore-solar.html
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George Reynolds
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Planetary Nebulae
Ted, I remember the low water crossings in San Antonio, Texas, and how some people died trying to drive across, but got washed away. It sounds like it's even worse in your part of Arizona. In San Anto
Ted, I remember the low water crossings in San Antonio, Texas, and how some people died trying to drive across, but got washed away. It sounds like it's even worse in your part of Arizona. In San Anto
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George Reynolds
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Thanks to Bob Hitt from the Chesapeake Planetarium
Bird, It's great to hear from you after a long time! So the reports of your demise are premature? We hope to see you at a future BBAA meeting or outreach event. (Man, I sure miss "Yuri's Night" at the
Bird, It's great to hear from you after a long time! So the reports of your demise are premature? We hope to see you at a future BBAA meeting or outreach event. (Man, I sure miss "Yuri's Night" at the
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George Reynolds
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Planetary Nebulae
I didn't know you got rain in Arizona. I picture it as desert. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbay
I didn't know you got rain in Arizona. I picture it as desert. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbay
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George Reynolds
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Workshops for DIY Solar Filter, Dew Strip, Primary Mirror Cleaning etc...
Shawn, Only 7 people have responded so far, and three of them were back in the fall of 2021, so maybe you'd better touch base with them. I hope they are still interested. All, We need more folks to si
Shawn, Only 7 people have responded so far, and three of them were back in the fall of 2021, so maybe you'd better touch base with them. I hope they are still interested. All, We need more folks to si
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George Reynolds
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Crap, It happened again...
Chuck, I'm glad you are not getting TOO involved! When are you going to running for governor of Colorado? George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur A
Chuck, I'm glad you are not getting TOO involved! When are you going to running for governor of Colorado? George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur A
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George Reynolds
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Garden Stars 5/12 CANCELLED
Tomorrow night's scheduled Garden Stars has been cancelled due to a bad weather forecast. Norfolk Botanical Garden has cancelled the Garden Stars event scheduled for Thursday night, May 12 on account
Tomorrow night's scheduled Garden Stars has been cancelled due to a bad weather forecast. Norfolk Botanical Garden has cancelled the Garden Stars event scheduled for Thursday night, May 12 on account
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George Reynolds
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Tonight STEM night
Is anyone going to the STEM Night tonight at St. Patrick Catholic School in Norfolk? So far, we have a few "No's" but no "Yes's" in the RSVP for the event. I have a conflict for tonight, so I probably
Is anyone going to the STEM Night tonight at St. Patrick Catholic School in Norfolk? So far, we have a few "No's" but no "Yes's" in the RSVP for the event. I have a conflict for tonight, so I probably
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George Reynolds
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Cub Scouts tonight CORRECTION
CORRECTION to the original message: The Cub Scouts will be at Northwest River Park, not Cornland, so disregard the instructions to turn off the parking lot light. George George Reynolds "Solar System
CORRECTION to the original message: The Cub Scouts will be at Northwest River Park, not Cornland, so disregard the instructions to turn off the parking lot light. George George Reynolds "Solar System
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George Reynolds
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Cornwatch and Cub Scouts Tonight 4/29/22
Cub Scout Pack 700 will be camping at Northwest River Park this weekend, and we have the opportunity Friday night 4/29 (tonight) during Cornwatch to help them see the stars. So far, (as of 8 a.m.) no
Cub Scout Pack 700 will be camping at Northwest River Park this weekend, and we have the opportunity Friday night 4/29 (tonight) during Cornwatch to help them see the stars. So far, (as of 8 a.m.) no
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George Reynolds
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Earth Day -- and Skywatch
Happy Earth Day! NASA has some activities for Earth Day 4/22/22. Who is going to Skywatch tomorrow, 4/23? The weather forecast looks good. So far, only 2 members have RSVP'd. Shawn will not be there.
Happy Earth Day! NASA has some activities for Earth Day 4/22/22. Who is going to Skywatch tomorrow, 4/23? The weather forecast looks good. So far, only 2 members have RSVP'd. Shawn will not be there.
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George Reynolds
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Malibu Science Night Wed., 4/6
Leigh Anne Lagoe will be there, and will need someone from the club to assist her. I had planned to be there, but a schedule conflict arose and I can't make it. Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Locatio
Leigh Anne Lagoe will be there, and will need someone from the club to assist her. I had planned to be there, but a schedule conflict arose and I can't make it. Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Eastern Locatio
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George Reynolds
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ISS Monday Night Apr 4
Kent, what is that little fuzzy above the 4? George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org
Kent, what is that little fuzzy above the 4? George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org
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George Reynolds
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Need someone to volunteer to support a Cub Scout campout
Can someone from the club support a Cub Scout pack April 29 at Northwest River Park? They have requested an event, which is still pending and not scheduled until we can get a member to commit to it. N
Can someone from the club support a Cub Scout pack April 29 at Northwest River Park? They have requested an event, which is still pending and not scheduled until we can get a member to commit to it. N
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George Reynolds
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Alcon 2022
Hey Dino, I'd like to attend your 2061 Halley's Comet party, but I'll be 116 years old, and I'm not sure I'll be able to make it. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roa
Hey Dino, I'd like to attend your 2061 Halley's Comet party, but I'll be 116 years old, and I'm not sure I'll be able to make it. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roa
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George Reynolds
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Last-Minute update for TONIGHT'S Earth Hour event
The coordinator at First Landing State Park has suggested we set up at 8:15 (instead of 7 or 7:30), since they have a night hike scheduled to come back to the parking lot at 8:30 pm. DRESS WARMLY! The
The coordinator at First Landing State Park has suggested we set up at 8:15 (instead of 7 or 7:30), since they have a night hike scheduled to come back to the parking lot at 8:30 pm. DRESS WARMLY! The
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George Reynolds
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Girl Scout astronomy event coming up April 2
On April 2, from 7 to about 9 pm EDT, the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast will start working on their astronomy badges, with a kickoff event at ODU's Pretlow Planetarium. They will see a sky show, a
On April 2, from 7 to about 9 pm EDT, the Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast will start working on their astronomy badges, with a kickoff event at ODU's Pretlow Planetarium. They will see a sky show, a
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George Reynolds
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Star Atlases
My first two star atlases were the Cambridge Star Atlas and the Norton Star Atlas. The ones I use most now are The Pocket Sky Atlas (Jumbo Edition) and Objects in the Heavens. For serious observing (w
My first two star atlases were the Cambridge Star Atlas and the Norton Star Atlas. The ones I use most now are The Pocket Sky Atlas (Jumbo Edition) and Objects in the Heavens. For serious observing (w
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George Reynolds
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Saturday SUN Day 3/19/22
I'm afraid I won't be able to attend this Saturday. I'm having laser surgery on my left eye Friday, 3/18, and I don't want to strain it so soon thereafter. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassa
I'm afraid I won't be able to attend this Saturday. I'm having laser surgery on my left eye Friday, 3/18, and I don't want to strain it so soon thereafter. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassa
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George Reynolds
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