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by merle
Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION
Replies: 51
Views: 14978

Re: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION

The latest registrants, Jason and Howard, will fill out the Group 2 - wait list. Any others who register will be in Group 3, with admission at 6:00. Again, each person will need to read and sign the liability waiver. Everyone is to properly wear a mask at all times when at the observatory. Merle
by merle
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:00 am
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION
Replies: 51
Views: 14978

Re: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION

With the Governors lightening of restrictions we will go forward with the great conjunction star party. To accommodate everyone who registered for the event we will be splitting into the following groups for viewing. Here's the important part... Since we will primarily be observing Jupiter and Satur...
by merle
Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:40 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION
Replies: 51
Views: 14978

Re: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION

Michael Kauper wrote: Fri Dec 04, 2020 12:48 pm Please confirm that we are registered. Last time I tried to register, but you did not have us on the list.
Michael, Last time you registered for the Saturday night Mars star party, but showed up on Friday... that's why you were not on the list.

Merle
by merle
Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:26 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION
Replies: 51
Views: 14978

Re: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION

merle wrote: Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:24 pmReservations be given to the first 25 people responding.

We currently have 25 people registered.

Those posting after this post will be on the wait list for attending the event.


Merle
by merle
Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION
Replies: 51
Views: 14978

JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION

REGISTER HERE FOR THE JUPITER / SATURN GREAT CONJUNCTION, SATURDAY DECEMBER 19TH Reply to this forum post with number of people in your party . Reservations be given to the first 25 people responding. Each person will need to read and sign the liability waiver. Either bring a signed copy or we will...
by merle
Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!! UPDATE: GAME OVER!
Replies: 42
Views: 7948

Re: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!! UPDATE: GAME OVER!

rdavidjohnson63 wrote: Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:40 am Well now it has completely failed:
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Gravity SUCKS
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by merle
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: The 2020 great conjunction
Replies: 2
Views: 567

The 2020 great conjunction

This is my article on the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn as well as information on the upcoming extremely close conjunction on December 21st.

Merle
by merle
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!! UPDATE: GAME OVER!
Replies: 42
Views: 7948

Re: Holy cow! Arecibo just broke!! UPDATE: GAME OVER!

Yes, disappointing but understandable... here's another article:

Article at earthsky.org


Merle
by merle
Thu Oct 29, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: webinar tonight @ 8:00 if anyone has an interest:
Replies: 0
Views: 429

webinar tonight @ 8:00 if anyone has an interest:

From: nightskyinfo@astrosociety.org Join the NASA Night Sky Network on Thursday, October 29 at 6:00pm Pacific Time (9:00pm Eastern) to hear Dr. Kathy Campbell explore the what, how and why in the quest for ET life in the Solar System in the current and coming decades. Registration Information: NSN m...
by merle
Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Mars Opposition - Friday Oct 9, 7:00 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6279

Re: Mars Opposition - Friday Oct 9, 7:00 pm

REGISTRATION IS FULL
by merle
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Mars Opposition - Friday Oct 9, 7:00 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6279

Re: Mars Opposition - Friday Oct 9, 7:00 pm

merle wrote: Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:31 am
PLEASE, "sign" your reservation request with at least your first name and last initial.


Name PLEASE!!!
by merle
Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Fall Astronomy Day @ Eagle Lake Observatory, Sept 26, 2:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 6008

Re: Fall Astronomy Day @ Eagle Lake Observatory, Sept 26, 2:00 pm

FYI to those signed up for Fall Astronomy Day

Keep your eye on the cloud cover as it doesn't look good. If cloudy, we'll have our speaker presentations and door prize drawing, but close up after that.

Merle
by merle
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:57 am
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Mars Opposition - Saturday Oct 10, 7:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5630

Re: Mars Opposition - Saturday Oct 10, 7:00 pm

REGISTRATION IS FULL
by merle
Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Eagle Lake Observatory "Public" Star Party Sept 19, 7:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7075

Re: Eagle Lake Observatory "Public" Star Party Sept 19, 7:00 pm

merle wrote: Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:21 pm PLEASE, can I get you to "sign" your reservation request with at least your first name and last initial.


Thank you,
Merle
by merle
Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:52 am
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Mars Opposition - Saturday Oct 10, 7:00 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5630

Mars Opposition - Saturday Oct 10, 7:00 pm

REGISTER HERE FOR MARS OPPOSITION, SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH REGISTRATION IS FULL Reply to this forum post with number of people in your party . Reservations be given to the first 25 people responding. Each person will need to read and sign the liability waiver. Either bring a signed copy or we will ha...
by merle
Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Mars Opposition - Friday Oct 9, 7:00 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 6279

Mars Opposition - Friday Oct 9, 7:00 pm

REGISTER HERE FOR MARS OPPOSITION, FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH Reply to this forum post with number of people in your party . Reservations be given to the first 25 people responding. Each person will need to read and sign the liability waiver. Either bring a signed copy or we will have copies to sign at the...
by merle
Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: New Site Use Rules - Updated 5/22/2020
Replies: 12
Views: 6209

Re: New Site Use Rules - Updated 5/22/2020

Gibson, If you are looking to attend a public star party, then as Deane suggests, try to sign up early. As far as having "shifts", again, as Deane mentioned, that would add to an already complex situation. As far as the large group, the Sept 5 event is the only one where we have had one gr...
by merle
Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Fall Astronomy Day @ Eagle Lake Observatory, Sept 26, 2:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 6008

Re: Fall Astronomy Day @ Eagle Lake Observatory, Sept 26, 2:00 pm

PLEASE, can I get you to "sign" your reservation request with at least your first name and last initial.


Thanks,
Merle
by merle
Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Eagle Lake Observatory "Public" Star Party Sept 19, 7:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7075

Re: Eagle Lake Observatory "Public" Star Party Sept 19, 7:00 pm

PLEASE, can I get you to "sign" your reservation request with at least your first name and last initial.


Thank you,
Merle
by merle
Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Eagle Lake Observatory "Public" Star Party Sept 19, 7:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 7075

Eagle Lake Observatory "Public" Star Party Sept 19, 7:00 pm

REGISTER HERE FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH PUBLIC STAR PARTY Reply to this forum post with number of people in your party . Reservations be given to the first 25 people responding. Each person will need to read and sign the liability waiver. Either bring a signed copy or we will have copies to sign at the ob...
by merle
Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: MAS Star Parties and Events
Topic: Fall Astronomy Day @ Eagle Lake Observatory, Sept 26, 2:00 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 6008

Fall Astronomy Day @ Eagle Lake Observatory, Sept 26, 2:00 pm

REGISTER HERE FOR FALL ASTRONOMY DAY SEPTEMBER 26TH Reply to this forum post with number of people in your party . Reservations be given to the first 25 people responding. Each person will need to read and sign the liability waiver. Either bring a signed copy or we will have copies to sign at the o...