http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/ Gateway Astronomy Group Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:51:38 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1967 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1967 Feb. 17 Geoff Marcy As one of the world’s most successful planet hunters, Geoff Marcy has come closer than most astronomers to finding some answers. However, Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:51:54 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1966 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1966 Due to equipment problems, there will be no "Sky Tonight" planetarium presentation at the SLSC tonight (Fri., Feb. 5, 2010). Due to inclement weather, there Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:25:35 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1965 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1965 SCR42 - Missouri Light Pollution Resolution Senate Hearing 2/9 Thursday, February 4, 2010 1:57 PM From Robert Wagner All, SCR42 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:34:18 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1964 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1964 Hubble captures picture of asteroid collision! "Last week, the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) sky survey program, designed to sweep the heavens Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:55:11 GMT jimcno http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1963 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1963 They don't "silver" mirrors for that reason. They "Aluminize" them. If the telescope is worth dumping money into it, you can probably buy a new mirror as cheap Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:55:36 GMT JohnB http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1962 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1962 So you are new to astronomy, welcome to new horizons. Before you run out and sink more money into your yard sale treasure, consider doing a little homework Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:27:56 GMT rip124c41 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1961 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1961 The people that make a business out of coating telescope mirrors generally overcoat the reflective coating with a clear hard coating (silicon monoxide or Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:45:09 GMT ggasparich http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1960 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1960 Hello everyone. I'm new so please be kind. Been interested in astronomy for decades just bought a very used telescope at a yard sale for $5.00. I figured go Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:27:02 GMT William Breeden http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1956 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1956 Francis Park Stargazing Wednesday, January 20, 2010 * 7-10 PM Francis Park on Tamm Avenue at Itaska Street * Canceled in Case of Clouds or Precipitation Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:59:44 GMT JohnB http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1955 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1955 I have read through the HB.1273 proposal and I like it, for the most part. It would be nice if they had a more aggressive time table. It appears that the plan Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:29:01 GMT K. Michael M. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1954 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1954 Missouri Night Sky Protection Act - 2010 Thursday, January 7, 2010 11:20 AM From Robert Wagner Friends, Representative Holsman has done an outstanding job Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:05:51 GMT rip124c41 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1953 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1953 Wishing you all a safe, happy and prosperous 2010. May the new year be filled with clear and dark skies. At least Saturn will begin tipping its' rings in our Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:16:18 GMT jimcno http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1952 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1952 Thanks for all the good information guys. From my house in Glendale I not only have major light pollution but trees block the skies in all directions. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:44:00 GMT Larry Walton Entertainment - St. Louis http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1951 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1951 Has anyone used Quiver River state park near Troy? As I recall from past camping trips it wasn't too bad there. The sky is incredible around Mark Twain lake. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:12:33 GMT mark jones http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1950 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/gag_astro/message/1950 Pat, Thanks for the Campbell Bridge site recommendation. I have always avoided river sites because of humidity/fog but this Campbell looks like it is worth a