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Joel — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:49:11 GMT

I have a Canon 10D digital slr body only that I used for prime focus for sale. It comes with 3 good batterys, charger, remote, and card reader. Im asking $150.

Observing Sunday Nov 15

mitchell_judson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:34 GMT

The sky clock promised too much to pass off, so Joplin and I journeyed to Bobby Brown State Park. Got there just after sunset and during setup noticed that we

Free Telescope Clinic at Compleat Naturalist in Biltmore Village

nancymbyer — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:11:25 GMT

Info on clinic at Compleat Naturalist: FREE Clinic: How to Choose a Telescope Sunday, November 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m. How powerful is this telescope? How far can

Re: Stargaze Fri the 13th at Mount Pisgah

Jim Brown — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:06:07 GMT

Thanks, Tim. I'll be there around 6:15 or so. I think sunset is about 5:30. If any of the new folks want to come, they are welcome to look thru my scope. Jim

Stargaze Fri the 13th at Mount Pisgah

Tim — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:46:38 GMT

I find conflicting closure information on Stoney Bald overlook (our secondary meeting place as discussed at club meeting last Thursday), and as Pisgah is still

Re: Observing site Friday night

Bernard Arghiere — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:47:11 GMT

I've come to the same conclusion that Stoney Knob overlook is at milepost 402.6 and within the closed area. So perhaps folks should meet at the normal site in

Re: Observing site Friday night

Jim Brown — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:24:17 GMT

Since I haven't observed with you guys on the parkway before, I'll just wait to hear what's decided about a site for tonight. I'm interested for tonight, but

Saturday Observing?

mitchell_judson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:05 GMT

Is anyone considering going out Saturday? Bridge on Friday night this weekend. Also, am I to understand that access to Pisgah is via 151? Jud

Re: Observing site Friday night

George — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:12:26 GMT

Looks like Stoney Bald overlook is at mile post 402. The parkway is closed between 393.6 and 405.5.

Friday night observing

nancymbyer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:10:07 GMT

I looked up the BRP road conditions & closings online and as of this morning the road is closed from MP 393.6 to MP 405.5. Stoney Bald overlook would have to

Re: Observing site Friday night

Bernard Arghiere — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:58 GMT

Nancy and others, I hadn't heard that before your email. Where is Stoney Bald? What mile marker? Bernie ... From: nancyb28803 To:

Observing site Friday night

nancyb28803 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:32:54 GMT

Hi, I thought that the site the club was meeting for tonight's observing was BRP @ Stoney Bald overlook site and not Mt. Pisgah. This could be incorrect but

Re: Nov. 13th observe

Bernard Arghiere — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:43 GMT

The forecast is still pretty good for tonight. The Mount Pisgah trailhead parking lot via the Blue Ridge Parkway can be accessed from Hwys. 151 or 276.

Re: Nov. 13th observe

Jim Brown — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:56:17 GMT

Hi Bernie, I may join you. Long range forecast looks like it may be OK. Jim ________________________________ From: Bernard Arghiere To:

Re: Nov. 13th observe

Bernard Arghiere — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:21:03 GMT

I've heard that the parkway can be accessed from Hwy 151 through Candler and then up to our observing site at the Mt. Pisgah parking lot. All we need to do is