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M66 Supernova

Jeff Gortatowsky — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:01:37 GMT

Brian Skiff in another group writes: Of course the moon may interfere a tad.

Stephan's quintet

Julien Lecomte — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:08:55 GMT

Hi, I have been reading about Stephan's quintet recently, and it seems like there is some confusion as to which galaxies are part of it. According to

Re: Sun activity - 4-Jul-2009 (OT?)

Randy Muller — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:45:44 GMT

... Of course it's on topic. I regret not looking through your Calcium filter at GSSP. The sketches you posted look interesting. It would have been fun to

Sun activity - 4-Jul-2009 (OT?)

Jeff Gortatowsky — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:46:18 GMT

Not sure if this is off topic, but there is a nice Active Region (1024 I believe) and few nice prominences. Solar fireworks for the 4th.... I'd set 'em up if

Re: And More Photos

Jeff Gortatowsky — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:44:20 GMT

Please do. No problem whatsoever. ... From: Randy Muller To: tac-sac@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 4:27:35 PM Subject:

Re: And More Photos

Randy Muller — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:28:59 GMT

Thank you for posting these! Do you mind if I re-post some of the ones of me in my Facebook album? I'll give you due credit...

And More Photos

Jeff Gortatowsky — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:49:38 GMT

All of these were taken with a point and shoot Canon 570IS. My 30D is still with Paul Alsing and trailer. : ) Lots of photos, but a few are worth grabbing. And

Re: Congratulations to Marsha Robinson

Michelle Stone — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:29 GMT

That's outstanding Marsha! I remember one night when you were challenged by someone else (who shall go unnamed) on the Messier objects you were working on. The

OR: GSSP 2009

Julien Lecomte — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:23:19 GMT

I had decided to spend the night of Friday, June 19 in Redding, at the Best Western Hilltop Inn, in order to arrive rested in Adin on Saturday. On Friday

OR-IHOP Friday 6-26-09

William Porte — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:13:14 GMT

I observed last night at IHOP with Rich Girard. It was a good night. Moon set at around 10:30-11:00. Not too cold or humid, but there were intermittent warm

Re: Anyone for observing Friday or Saturday?

William Porte — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:22:28 GMT

Hi Rich, you fellow maniac! I'll be there around 7:30 PM. The Sky Clock looks decent, but it may not measure up to GSSP. Instead of your trailer, plan on

Re: Anyone for observing Friday or Saturday?

Mark Wagner — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:51:52 GMT

... Me too. BTW... they weren't all vowels. I did eventually get the Q and the Z!

Re: Anyone for observing Friday or Saturday?

William Porte — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:49:15 GMT

Mark I have to admit that set of letters looks pretty dismal! I look forward to future games. Dr. Bill

Re: Anyone for observing Friday or Saturday?

Mark Wagner — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:59:40 GMT

... I don't feel it was so much Bill, as the letters I got, all game. It was as if there was nothing but vowels in the bag. Here's an early view:

Re: Anyone for observing Friday or Saturday?

Jane Smith — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:48:32 GMT

... LOL Bill!!! Your Scrabble winning record is mind-boggling. Not only did you whip me 4 times, you trounced Mark as well. I think it scared the pants off