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by Sureshks
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: March B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. March 23rd -- 1:00pm -- "The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2"
Replies: 1
Views: 145

Re: March B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. March 23rd -- 1:00pm -- "The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Par

Hello everyone,

Please see the attached link to Ahmed Reda's presentation "The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2" on the MAS YouTube page:

https://youtu.be/9JqTtAJhsEk?si=PsCdrWCaj-nAuGqX

Suresh
by Sureshks
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Presentation: "Everything You Need To Know About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse" by Joe Rao
Replies: 1
Views: 207

Presentation: "Everything You Need To Know About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse" by Joe Rao

Hi all, Here is a link to a video presentation by Joe Rao entitled " Everything You Need To Know About the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse ". It is being presented by the Rockland Astronomy Club of New York, which also runs NEAF every April. http://rocklandastronomy.com/img/video/RAC2024_Eclipse_...
by Sureshks
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: March B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. March 23rd -- 1:00pm -- "The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2"
Replies: 1
Views: 145

March B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. March 23rd -- 1:00pm -- "The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2"

Hi everyone, The final virtual B-SIG presentation of the 2023-24 Winter season will be on Saturday March 23rd , starting at 1:00pm . Ahmed Reda will be presenting "The Golden Age of Medieval Islamic Astronomy - Part 2". Synopsis : "A year ago, we discussed “The Golden Age of Medieval ...
by Sureshks
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: Aligning equatorial mount in daytime?
Replies: 4
Views: 440

Re: Aligning equatorial mount in daytime?

Hi Jeff,

You can use the Drift Method to further refine your tracking. See this link. Instead of a nighttime star, you can use the Sun as your target.

https://www.explorescientific.com/pages ... ift-method

Suresh
by Sureshks
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Amazing April Total Solar Eclipse Simulation
Replies: 0
Views: 201

Amazing April Total Solar Eclipse Simulation

Hi all, Check out this amazing simulation of the upcoming total solar eclipse path. What I found most interesting was the speed of the shadow and its width. For example, in Texas it will be moving at more than 1,700 mph and will be around 120 miles wide. It gets faster but narrower as it moves furth...
by Sureshks
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Amazing April Total Solar Eclipse Simulation
Replies: 0
Views: 152

Amazing April Total Solar Eclipse Simulation

Hi all, Check out this amazing simulation of the solar eclipse path. What I found most interesting was the speed of the shadow and its width. For example, in Texas it will be moving at more than 1,700 mph and will be around 120 miles wide. It gets faster but narrower as it moves further north. I hop...
by Sureshks
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Presentation: The Search for Antarctic Meteorites: A Scientific Travelogue - Tues. Feb. 27th - 6:30pm CT
Replies: 2
Views: 468

Presentation: The Search for Antarctic Meteorites: A Scientific Travelogue - Tues. Feb. 27th - 6:30pm CT

Hi all, A friend at the Minnesota Geological Society forwarded me a notice of an upcoming presentation by the Rochester (NY) Academy of Science Mineral Section lecture entitled " The Search for Antarctic Meteorites: A Scientific Travelogue ". I thought I'd forward the invite, in case any o...
by Sureshks
Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: February B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Feb. 24th -- 1:00pm -- "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon"
Replies: 3
Views: 834

Re: February B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Feb. 24th -- 1:00pm -- "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon"

Hi all, A special thanks to Dave Falkner for his outstanding BSIG presentation today for Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon and What We Have Discovered. We had 25 attendees on the Zoom call this afternoon. Unfortunately, there was a glitch in the Zoom setup, and this presentation was not rec...
by Sureshks
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Marketplace/Exchange
Topic: WANTED: Baader solar filter film
Replies: 2
Views: 705

Re: WANTED: Baader solar filter film

Hi Mike, For all Baader products, go straight to Alpine Astro, their distributor in the US. For most products, MAS members get an 8% discount and free shipping. I don't remember the minimum purchase that qualifies to get the discount, but remind Bob Luffel over at Alpine, and he'll let you know the ...
by Sureshks
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: February B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Feb. 24th -- 1:00pm -- "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon"
Replies: 3
Views: 834

February B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Feb. 24th -- 1:00pm -- "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon"

Hi everyone, The next virtual B-SIG presentation of the 2023-24 Winter season will be on Saturday February 24th , starting at 1:00pm . Dave Falkner will be presenting "Discovering the Moon: Missions to the Moon and What We Have Discovered". Synopsis : "The talk will begin with a brief...
by Sureshks
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Jan. 20h -- 1:00pm -- "Totality '24 - How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse"
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Re: January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Jan. 20h -- 1:00pm -- "Totality '24 - How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse

Hi all, Here is the link to the recording of Mike Shaw's presentation on Saturday afternoon re: photographing the Total Solar Eclipse, coming up on April 8th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCyp7jytbUs We had 57 attendees on the call, and it really was very comprehensive. People asked great questio...
by Sureshks
Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Jan. 20h -- 1:00pm -- "Totality '24 - How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse"
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Re: January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Jan. 20h -- 1:00pm -- "Totality '24 - How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse

Hi Mike,

Yes, this presentation will be recorded, and will be uploaded to the MAS YouTube channel within a few days after Saturday's presentation.

Suresh
by Sureshks
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Jan. 20h -- 1:00pm -- "Totality '24 - How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse"
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Sat. Jan. 20h -- 1:00pm -- "Totality '24 - How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse"

Hi everyone, The next virtual B-SIG presentation of the 2023-24 Winter season will be on Saturday January 20th , starting at 1:00pm . Mike Shaw will be presenting "How to Plan, Experience & Photograph the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024". Synopsis : "Mike will give real-time ...
by Sureshks
Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Suresh's 2023 Astro Pics
Replies: 7
Views: 2058

Re: Suresh's 2023 Astro Pics

Thanks guys. I hope to see everyone out on the observing field in 2024...

Happy New Year!!

Suresh
by Sureshks
Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Suresh's 2023 Astro Pics
Replies: 7
Views: 2058

Suresh's 2023 Astro Pics

Hi all, Please see the attached link to a 2-minute video montage of some of my favorite Astro images captured during 2023. The video is 2:09 long. Be sure to have the sound on when playing. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7kr913fl6v77dnwluka09/Suresh-s-2023-Astro-Pics.mp4?rlkey=6jh3iw4yx8c1q11q6m63le...
by Sureshks
Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: December B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Dec. 16th -- 1:00pm -- "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord"
Replies: 4
Views: 2066

Re: December B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Dec. 16th -- 1:00pm -- "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord"

Hi Scott, Welcome to the MAS!! What you are asking is exactly what we do during our outdoor BSIG observing sessions at Metcalf Field, near Afton. These run monthly from ~ April thru October. We typically have 30-40 telescopes of various types and sizes set up across the field, including 8" SCTs...
by Sureshks
Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: December B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Dec. 16th -- 1:00pm -- "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord"
Replies: 4
Views: 2066

Re: December B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Dec. 16th -- 1:00pm -- "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord"

Hi all, We had 25 people attend yesterday's amazing BSIG presentation by Bob King. A good turnout! For those who missed it, or want to watch it again, here is a link to the recording on the MAS You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jft_MJHGYTQ The next BSIG presentation will be on Sat. J...
by Sureshks
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:59 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Asteroid 319 Leona to Occult Betelgeuse on Mon. December 11th
Replies: 3
Views: 1148

Re: Asteroid 319 Leona to Occult Betelgeuse on Mon. December 11th

Thanks for sharing. It looks like right after the 34:30 mark there was a significant dip in brightness for about 3 seconds. Maybe 75% at most. But certainly not all of Betelgeuse's light was blocked. And then a rapid rebrightening. This matches other observations I have read from Spain and Portugal....
by Sureshks
Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Asteroid 319 Leona to Occult Betelgeuse on Mon. December 11th
Replies: 3
Views: 1148

Asteroid 319 Leona to Occult Betelgeuse on Mon. December 11th

Hi all, The bright orange star Betelgeuse in Orion will be occulted on the evening of Monday Dec. 11th by the small asteroid 319 Leona. The occultation path is very narrow, and passes thru southern Europe and South Florida. Unfortunately, it does not pass thru Minnesota. Leona is only about 40-50 mi...
by Sureshks
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Beginners SIG
Topic: December B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Dec. 16th -- 1:00pm -- "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord"
Replies: 4
Views: 2066

December B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Dec. 16th -- 1:00pm -- "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord"

Hi everyone, The first virtual B-SIG presentation of the 2023-24 Winter season will be on Saturday December 16th , starting at 1:00pm . Bob King will be presenting "Evenings at the Cosmic Smorgasbord". Synopsis: "How far is the closest black hole? What's a bipolar nebula? What color a...
by Sureshks
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Thurs. 11/09 at 7:00pm - Is A GO!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4273

Re: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Rescheduled to Thurs. 11/09 at 7:00pm

Hi all, I checked with Goodsell Observatory today. It looks like weather conditions may be favorable on Thursday evening, so the event is a go!! However, they moved up the start time by 30 minutes. The open house now starts at 7:00pm and will run till 9:00pm. It will start right after a talk on Dako...
by Sureshks
Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Thurs. 11/09 at 7:00pm - Is A GO!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4273

Re: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Rescheduled to Thurs. 11/09 at 7:30pm

Hi,

We'll try again next Thursday Nov. 9th at 7:30pm.

Please reply here if you can make it.

Suresh
by Sureshks
Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Thurs. 11/09 at 7:00pm - Is A GO!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4273

Re: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Fri. Nov. 3rd - 7:30pm

Hi all, The Goodsell Obs open house was rescheduled to next Thurs. Nov. 9th at 7:30pm due to weather. From their website: The forecast is in: we can't count on clear skies for tonight (Friday, Nov 3), so we will defer our open house to next Thursday (Nov 9th, 7:30-9:30PM) evening and hope for cleare...
by Sureshks
Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Thurs. 11/09 at 7:00pm - Is A GO!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4273

Re: Open House at Goodsell Observatory at Carleton College - Fri. Nov. 3rd - 7:30pm

Hi Kirby & Armando,

Sounds good. As of now it looks like the weather may cooperate. Let's plan on meeting outside of the observatory at 7:15pm tonight. It starts at 7:30.

Suresh