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- Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:07 pm
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Jan. 7th -- 1:00pm -- "Aids to Navigating the Night Sky"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7595
Re: January B-SIG Virtual Presentation -- Saturday Jan. 7th -- 1:00pm -- "Aids to Navigating the Night Sky"
Greetings, I (virtually) attended the B-Sig meeting and wanted to thank everyone involved in making this happen! Special thanks to Steve for an excellent job, very much appreciated. While I am what I call and advance beginner (been doing this for over 30 years now) I wanted to catch up on what's new...
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:14 am
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: 15th annual Camping with the Stars
- Replies: 32
- Views: 15237
Re: 15th annual Camping with the Stars
Awesome! Wish I could have been there!
- Fri Apr 29, 2022 2:45 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Virgo Venture April 29/30 *****CANCELLED*******
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3669
Re: Virgo Venture April 29/30 *****CANCELLED*******
Also, if it did rain and we held the event, perhaps some of the floats in the parade might float?
umm, never mind.
umm, never mind.
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: First image from the JWST!!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8509
Re: First image from the JWST!!
The real first image:
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Four Telescopes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1288
Re: Four Telescopes
I have an eVscope, quite a few APOs, No RASAs, and the only DOB I own is a 4" commemorative. Yet, I most resemble, unfortunately, the DOB guy!
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: Advice Needed for Eyepieces and Filter
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3545
Re: Advice Needed for Eyepieces and Filter
If I recall correctly, the nickname for the 31 Nagler was: The Grenade!
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: The Monkey
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2222
Re: The Monkey
Very nice image Kris! I was just trying to make a joke.
I just have a weird sense of humor!
But, I am always smiling!
Very nice Kris!
I just have a weird sense of humor!
But, I am always smiling!
Very nice Kris!
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: The Monkey
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2222
The Monkey
I can see the Monkey, he or she or whatever it identifies as is looking left!
Of course I can see the pheasant in the clouds too.
Just sayin'
Of course I can see the pheasant in the clouds too.
Just sayin'
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:57 pm
- Forum: MAS Electronic Media & Book Group
- Topic: New version coming of: The Backyard Astronomer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2880
Re: New version coming of: The Backyard Astronomer
This was, and is still, my favorite book for Beginners to intermediate. I learned so much from his first edition when I was new to the hobby. I even stole his description (I think he coined the phrase!) of many of us amateurs which is still how I describe myself: Recreational Astronomer! There is in...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:33 pm
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: Scope suggestions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1771
Re: Scope suggestions
Hi Cindy, I do not think the StarBase 80 would be a good choice. A few months ago I purchased one just to see what one could get from Takahashi at that price point. The telescope itself may not be too bad, but it is hard to tell with the really wiggly mount! If you would like, you could loan mine (l...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:39 pm
- Forum: Forum Help, Comments
- Topic: Testers Needed for iPad Users
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5484
Re: Testers Needed for iPad Users
Using latest version of 12.9" iPad Pro with 13.2 everything seems to work normally.
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: ALCON 2018 - Bell Museum Preview
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1349
Re: ALCON 2018 - Bell Museum Preview
I think I am already signed up for this via the ALCON registration. I'll be on the Bus!
Clear Skies,
Kurt
Clear Skies,
Kurt
- Thu May 04, 2017 10:59 pm
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Thursday Night 5/4 Presentation Topic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1747
Re: Thursday Night 5/4 Presentation Topic
Hi All,
Did anyone happen to record Russ's Talk? If so, anyway for a guy to get a copy?
Clear skies,
Kurt
Did anyone happen to record Russ's Talk? If so, anyway for a guy to get a copy?
Clear skies,
Kurt
- Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:17 am
- Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
- Topic: Public SP 6.7.14
- Replies: 4
- Views: 913
Re: Public SP 6.7.14
Thanks for the image Merle, beautiful shot!
I was hoping to get to ELO in time for the Classroom training, dinner, and the public evening. I ended up at a graduation party instead, long story.
Perhaps I'll manage to make it down there someday!
Clear Skies,
Kurt
I was hoping to get to ELO in time for the Classroom training, dinner, and the public evening. I ended up at a graduation party instead, long story.
Perhaps I'll manage to make it down there someday!
Clear Skies,
Kurt
- Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: 2012 Venus Transit, 6/5/2012
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2560
Re: 2012 Venus Transit, 6/5/2012
Actually, I doubt that any of us will see either of them!merle wrote: Yes, but most of the US won't see it in 2117. In 2125 the transit is visible in the entire country and in its entirety from Wisconsin to the eastern US.
- Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: M51 Supernova
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1162
Re: M51 Supernova
Hi All, I had a great time Saturday evening out at Onan. I managed to see the SN in M51 though the 20" 'Padre", the 16" LX200, and Deane's 10" Mewlon. I also had a good look via the StellaCam 3 on the video rig. My thanks to the folks staffing Onan, and special thanks to Bob, Cla...
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: SN2011B
- Replies: 6
- Views: 837
Re: SN2011B
Cool, nice shot! As it happens I was out on the deck (I think some parts of me fell off in the cold and may still be out on the deck!) last night. I could not see the SN visually (10" RC), but was able to get it in an image. I think I could have done a better job of focusing, but I was really c...
- Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:43 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: SN2011B
- Replies: 6
- Views: 837
SN2011B
Hi All,
Has anyone seen or imaged this super nova?
Just checking to see if I am the only slacker (I have not seen or imaged SN2011B).
Clear Skies,
Kurt
Has anyone seen or imaged this super nova?
Just checking to see if I am the only slacker (I have not seen or imaged SN2011B).
Clear Skies,
Kurt
- Thu Dec 30, 2010 12:34 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: This Year!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 697
This Year!
Hi All, Awfully quiet around here! So, I've got a few questions for you all. The last week of the year has always been my 'time' for assessment and planning. You know, what did I get done that I had wanted to, and what projects, goals, etc., do I want to do this coming year. While I go through this ...
- Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:54 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Asteroid 596 Scheila's new tail...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 693
Re: Asteroid 596 Scheila's new tail...
So, what are you betting, Comet or impact?
Have there been other such discoveries that would give one a better idea of the odds?
Are you going to take a shot at this object?
Clear Skies,
Kurt
Have there been other such discoveries that would give one a better idea of the odds?
Are you going to take a shot at this object?
Clear Skies,
Kurt
- Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Well Done Russ!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 393
Well Done Russ!
Greetings all, After some consideration (thus the delay) I concluded that this requires at least a public "Well Done!". I know some members are already aware of this, as is anyone who reads the St. Paul Pioneer Press; for the rest of us, give this a quick read: http://www.twincities.com/ci...
- Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:47 pm
- Forum: Forum Help, Comments
- Topic: Unsubscribe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 834
Re: Unsubscribe
Bob,
Please don't. Your efforts are very much appreciated by many people, including me. I urge you to reconsider.
Clear Skies,
Kurt
Please don't. Your efforts are very much appreciated by many people, including me. I urge you to reconsider.
Clear Skies,
Kurt
- Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Putting a Handle on Mount
- Replies: 4
- Views: 601
- Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:15 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Skytools2 - repost - - Who wants to order?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1425
- Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:17 pm
- Forum: Beginners SIG
- Topic: Orion XT10 or XT12
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1400