http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/ Gateway Astronomy Group Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:27:00 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1923 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1923 As the story below indicates, there are several good chances to see the ISS (International Space Station) with nothing but the unaided eye as it passes over Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:25:21 GMT Dennis Rippelmeyer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1922 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1922 Yep...at least for the winter months. Might be a good reason for a trip to the southern hemisphere ;^) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:45:41 GMT mark jones http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1921 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1921 Betelgeuse supernova would not be good for deep sky observers. Currently Betelgeuse shines at a -5.4 absolute magnitude. Typical supernova can peak at an Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:36:34 GMT Dennis Rippelmeyer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1920 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1920 I'm wondering if this activity is a precursor of this star going supernova. If so, maybe I'll be able to witness the event in my lifetime. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:27:32 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1919 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1919 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/06/090610-betelgeuse-star-shrinking.html Famous Star Is Shrinking, Puzzling Astronomers Ker Than in Pasadena, Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:19:25 GMT Cook http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1918 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1918 For all those who are curious, I hope you are sitting down, yes Bill Breeden and John Solodar do have seperate LX 90's. The perpetual curse was finally Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:36:21 GMT Dennis Rippelmeyer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1917 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1917 Good luck with the Deep Sky challenge, John. You'll need some dark skies and cooperation from Mother Nature ;^) Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:31:45 GMT John Solodar http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1916 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1916 Thanks Dennis. Almost done with my Deep Sky Bino as well, but missed some key months in late winter. John Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:01:04 GMT Dennis Rippelmeyer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1915 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1915 While perusing the Observing Awards section of the latest issue of the Reflector, I noticed John Solodar earned the Binocular Messier Award. Congratulations, Thu, 28 May 2009 14:35:28 GMT John Newcomer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1914 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1914 For Sale: I was contacted by James Moore. He has an Odyssey-I 13.5" telescope for sale. (I think it may actually be 13.1", but let's not quibble) This Wed, 27 May 2009 02:00:49 GMT Dennis Rippelmeyer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1913 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1913 The latest news regarding IDSSP is posted in the FILES section in the ILLINOIS DARK SKIES STAR PARTY folder. Mon, 04 May 2009 20:25:39 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1912 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1912 YWCA summer camp program speaker request for week of July 13-17 (Mon-Fri) Camps are at 5 different locations: Jackson Park School , 7400 Balson Ave , U. City, Mon, 04 May 2009 20:12:40 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1911 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1911 There is a request for a daytime speaker for two Girl Scout camps: Chic-a-wa June 8-12 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Ta-Li-Ni June 15-19 9:00 am to 3:00 pm The requestor Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:11:01 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1910 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1910 Don't forget - Venus occultation by the moon Wednesday morning April 22, 2009 at 7:37am CT. Details at: Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:11:38 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1909 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1909 P. James E. Peebles, Ph.D., one of the world's foremost theoretical cosmologists who played a central role in understanding the evolution and structure of the