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- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:07 am
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: Need suggestions for solar eclipse viewing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 211
Re: Need suggestions for solar eclipse viewing
Here are two links to NASA pages that have good information. The first one covers many different ways to view the eclipse and contains several methods you could use, including some fun and interesting ways to view the partial phase. The second video is targeting younger kids for making a pinhole pro...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:33 am
- Forum: Marketplace/Exchange
- Topic: CPC800 Project scope or parts spare $300
- Replies: 2
- Views: 442
CPC800 Project scope or parts spare $300
CPC800 Project scope or parts spare $300 The MAS is selling the CPC800 that was in our loaner program. It has a broken corrector. It comes only with the broken OTA, the mount with the hand controller, the finder scope, tripod, and the JMI case. The selling price is $300. Please contact Antone Grego...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: 2013LU28 - Occultation Event
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3253
Re: 2013LU28 - Occultation Event
I think we did not have clear skies for this event. If anyone did observe please record you observations at this site.
http://occultation.tug.tubitak.gov.tr
http://occultation.tug.tubitak.gov.tr
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:34 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Suresh's 2023 Astro Pics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2060
Re: Suresh's 2023 Astro Pics
Beautiful! Thank you.
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: 2013LU28 - Occultation Event
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3253
2013LU28 - Occultation Event
2013LU28 - Occultation Event - 11/26/2023 UT Support an EU-funded research activity. I received this e-mail. The e-mail references our Cherry Grove site specifically but the track of the occultation encompasses a wider area for observations and of possible partial occultations. I included an image ...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Universe Today article on Valts restoring scope rescued from the U of M
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2403
Re: Universe Today article on Valts restoring scope rescued from the U of M
Great article, very interesting. Nice work Valts!
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: The Size of Space
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5136
Re: The Size of Space
That is very interesting! I may use that in my outreach program.
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
- Mon May 29, 2023 8:06 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: First photo with Celestron 4"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2745
Re: First photo with Celestron 4"
This is great to hear! Nice first shot. I think my first astro photo was star trails.
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Aurora tonight! 4/23
- Replies: 5
- Views: 46643
Re: Aurora tonight! 4/23
See this topic in the Observing SIG, Northern Lights from ELO / CGO / nearby
The gates don't typically lock until 10:00pm. I was out there recently, and I know they were open at about 9:30pm. You should be fine if you get there before then and they pen automatically for you to exit.
The gates don't typically lock until 10:00pm. I was out there recently, and I know they were open at about 9:30pm. You should be fine if you get there before then and they pen automatically for you to exit.
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Storage ideas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6333
Re: Storage ideas
All good recommendations. Situations are unique based on equipment. I use this Dewalt toolbox as my base, it is sturdy and has nice size wheels for traversing rough ground. I fill it, then use it as a two wheeled dolly, stacking more stuff on top. Use care in choosing the size of the boxes or bags. ...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6988
Re: Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
Ha! You hit on a point that I began my response. I told her this is a very broad list of questions and that volumes of books have been written attempting to answer these questions. I had about a 45-minute phone conversation to accomplish this. Let's say it was a high-level overview delving into spec...
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6988
Re: Help Needed for an Elementary School Passion Project: due 2/25
I connected with the student and completed this yesterday evening.
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Sextant understanding and use
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5993
Re: Sextant understanding and use
I used a sextant as an Air Force navigator. I brought a B-52 from the west coast of the US to Guam using the Sun and Venus, along with variations in pressure. I am here so I did find the island. We were only a few miles from my calculated position after that distance and time. It works! We used a bu...
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Need advice for a School Based Astronomy Program
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6093
Re: Need advice for a School Based Astronomy Program
Ben: Were you able to connect with Ron on this? I am back in town and am happy to discuss this with you.
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Need advice for a School Based Astronomy Program
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6093
Re: Need advice for a School Based Astronomy Program
Hello Ben,
I am currently running a program at an elementary school and would be glad to share my experience and help you out with this. I will be out of town until the 20th. I will reach out to you when I return.
I am currently running a program at an elementary school and would be glad to share my experience and help you out with this. I will be out of town until the 20th. I will reach out to you when I return.
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 4:51 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: 15th annual Camping with the Stars
- Replies: 32
- Views: 12601
Re: 15th annual Camping with the Stars
I am able to help out with Camping with the Stars and will be there Friday evening and Saturday. I am planning to be there for the scheduled times, but I can arrive earlier if needed. Please let me know.
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 10:32 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Halley's Comet in 1910
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4191
Re: Halley's Comet in 1910
I have never seen that sketch. That is amazing! I bet the Eta Aquariids were really good that year, even if there was a moon. Ha
- Tue May 17, 2022 11:36 am
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: New member helpful guide
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6072
Re: New member helpful guide
David, Welcome to the MAS. Merle gave great advise, and you have already taken my first recommendation of tapping into the knowledge of the MAS members. You will find many willing to share their knowledge and offer recommendations based on personal experience. Attend the public events and connect wi...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:07 pm
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: Camp grounds for good viewing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1047
Re: Camp grounds for good viewing
St. Croix State Park is also a good place in a nice little dark pocket.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks ... 3#homepage
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks ... 3#homepage
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:36 pm
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: Just joined
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1018
Re: Just joined
Welcome aboard. You're in the right place; and the gentlemen who have already replied back are the right people to get you going in the right direction. I look forward to meeting you.
John
John
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:25 am
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: Viewing Milky Way
- Replies: 6
- Views: 972
Re: Viewing Milky Way
St. Croix State Park, east of Hinkley, is a good dark location. It's in a sweet little pocket of dark sky. They have cabins available which may be a good option for you. It's not west of the metro but is a good location.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks ... 3#homepage
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks ... 3#homepage