I said Io was hidden and that was wrong, Europa was hidden. My back
and neck still hurt from looking for saturn with the finder scope.
Anybody used one of them with a 90 degree eyepiece?

Cliff


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wrote:

Thanks Dale, thats what I figured. My computer program mapped out
Saturn and they seemed to fit where they showed up in my scope

(after

I stood on my head). Jupiter only listed the 4 galleao moons and as
you say Io was hidden. I just wish Taylor (my granddaughter) had

been

here.

Cliff

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wrote:

Cliff I also saw Saturn Titan was the farthest out next was

Rhea, than Ence, Mimas, Tethys and Dione.

I saw them too
Jupiter Ganymede, Io, Europa (was hidden early in the evening)

and Callisto. Because of the close

proximity to the BeeHive cluster I think the extra's were distant

stars

Anyone else?
Dale
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From: k4mld
To: backbayastro@...
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 7:33 AM
Subject: [backbayastro] jupiter and saturn


I've been told the only stupid question is an unasked one. So

here

goes. Last night the sky was great, except for the bright moon.

that

gave me chance to id some more features, though. I was able to

see

what I think were 4 moons in addition to titan on saturn. I

also

saw

several what seemed to be moons on jupiter in addition to the

galleao

moons. I was using a 130mm x 900 newtonian with a 10 mm

eyepiece.

anyone else look at these?

Cliff


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----- Original Message -----

From: k4mld

To: backbayastro@...

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 8:21 AM

Subject: [backbayastro] Re: jupiter and saturn

I said Io was hidden and that was wrong, Europa was hidden. My back
and neck still hurt from looking for saturn with the finder scope.
Anybody used one of them with a 90 degree eyepiece?

Cliff


--- In backbayastro@..., "k4mld" <cliff_hedgepeth@h...>
wrote:
> Thanks Dale, thats what I figured. My computer program mapped out
> Saturn and they seemed to fit where they showed up in my scope
(after
> I stood on my head). Jupiter only listed the 4 galleao moons and as
> you say Io was hidden. I just wish Taylor (my granddaughter) had
been
> here.
>
> Cliff
>
> --- In backbayastro@..., "Dale Carey"
> wrote:
> > Cliff??? I also saw Saturn?? Titan was the farthest out next was
> Rhea, than Ence, Mimas, Tethys and Dione.
> > I saw them too??
> > Jupiter?? Ganymede, Io, Europa (was hidden early in the evening)
> and Callisto.? Because of the close
> > proximity to the BeeHive cluster I think the extra's were distant
> stars
> > Anyone else?
> > Dale
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> >?? From: k4mld
> >?? To: backbayastro@...
> >?? Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 7:33 AM
> >?? Subject: [backbayastro] jupiter and saturn
> >
> >
> >?? I've been told the only stupid question is an unasked one. So
> here
> >?? goes. Last night the sky was great, except for the bright moon.
> that
> >?? gave me chance to id some more features, though. I was able to
> see
> >?? what I think were 4 moons in addition to titan on saturn. I
also
> saw
> >?? several what seemed to be moons on jupiter in addition to the
> galleao
> >?? moons. I was using a 130mm x 900 newtonian with a 10 mm
eyepiece.
> >?? anyone else look at these?
> >
> >?? Cliff
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----- Original Message -----

From: k4mld

To: backbayastro@...

Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 7:33 AM

Subject: [backbayastro] jupiter and saturn

I've been told the only stupid question is an unasked one. So here
goes. Last night the sky was great, except for the bright moon. that
gave me chance to id some more features, though. I was able to see
what I think were 4 moons in addition to titan on saturn. I also saw
several what seemed to be moons on jupiter in addition to the galleao
moons. I was using a 130mm x 900 newtonian with a 10 mm eyepiece.
anyone else look at these?

Cliff



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I just posted a picture I took of the sun on Saturday morning with my
Kodak digital camera and 10" DOB. ???There were two very large spots at
that time.

Dick Moncure

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From: kentblackwell

To: backbayastro@...

Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 11:21 AM

Subject: [backbayastro] Sunspot

A naked-eye sunspot is visible today about midway across the sun's
surface.

Dale & Roger, you might look at the prominences with your H-Alha
filters; they are absolutely awesome. One is a thin thread,extending
about 1/2 solar surface outward on the northern rim. Hurry though,
promineces are changing quickly.

Kent Blackwell



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Hello Fellow Astro Buds! I just wanted to say I like the pictures
members are posting on this site and I'm hoping that some of our
other members post some of theirs. (hint hint - Kent, Gerry, Dale).
I'm happy to see the pictures of the events too Ted. I cant believe
I'm missing sooooo much!!

Anyway, Good Job Folks! Keep 'em coming!

Oh and Dale - Way to Go on Chippokes! YEAH!

georgie (By the way, you all owe me a dollah!)
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-----Original Message-----
From: George Reynolds [mailto:pathfinder027@...]
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 10:04 PM
To: backbayastro@...
Subject: Re: [backbayastro] CHIPPOKES

Good work, Dale!? Thanks for being the point man on this project.? I think we can live with those rules, and I don't think $3 once a month is going to break me.

George '3'

?Dale Carey wrote:

Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Parks
Special Use Permit
2003

A permit was issued to Back Bay Amateur Astronomers, effective
3/15/03 for the following 2003 dates;
April 5????? ????? ????? Aug 2
May? 3????? ????? ????? Aug 30
May 31????? ????? ????? Sept 27
June 28????? ????? ????? Dec? 27

Requested dates of Oct. 25 and Nov 22 are not available due to other
events. We may get alternative dates if we like.? This permit allows
for access during time periods when the park is normally closed to
the public, therefor e the following conditions must be STRICLY
adhered to:


1.? ????? A copy of the permit must be in the possession of a
responsible party representing the group at all times in which the
group, or individuals, are in the park after dark.? Individuals
accessing the park under this permit must be respectful of park
enforcement staff and willing to identify themselves upon request.

2.????? This permit allows for special use, not exclusive use.? On
occasion there are evening events at the Conference Shelter in which
lights may be in use. After-hours access and parking is RESTRICTED to
the Mansion Parking Lot.? Club members are NOT permitted to access
other areas of the park after dark, other than the restrooms.

3. ????? All vehicles accessing the park after hours under this permit
must be identified as such with a 8 ?" x 11" paper or placard in the
winds hield that states "BBAA" in large letters.

4.????? As park roads are public, all laws of the Commonwealth apply
in regards to operation of motor vehicles.? Headlights must remain on
at all times while on parks roads.?

5. ????? All normal park user fees apply, $3.00 per visit.? The honor
system is in effect after hours for parking fees and participants
should follow instructions at contact station and hang tag receipt
from rear view mirror.? Failure to pay fees may result in
cancellation of permit.

6. ????? The park reserves the right to cancel this permit if any time
the activity is found to be in conflict with the park's overall
mission OR security efforts.???

?
OK, now lets take this slow.? It may look like a lot but it's not.?
We have to remember, we are the only club that Chippokes has ever let
stay after dar k.? They (security) have never had nighttime visitors,
so they were all concerned about everything.? So this permit sets all
the "rules" down for us.? In order as above:
I will bring 4 copies of this permit with a set of rules for all the
officers to the ECSP or you may pick up your copy from me after this
Friday the 14th.? No. 2 is pretty much self-explanatory, in other
words, stay in the parking lot.? No. 3, I printed BBAA in large
letters on the computer and will keep it in my truck for future uses
or you can write BBAA on a piece of paper with a marker.? Put it on
your dash when entering the park.? No.4
The house by the parking lot is rented by security, so coming in,
make sure your lights are on until you pass their house then use
parking lights.? When you leave, as soon as you point away from the
observers turn on headlights, at least before you get to end of
parking lot.? No.5, it can't all be perfect.&n bsp; I am told because of
the latest round of budget cuts, higher cost in upkeep and so on, the
powers to be could no longer issue no fee permits.? I pleaded, but
decision was not local.? I personally have paid $15 to $25 for a
campsite in parks so I could observe in a safe environment.? The
$3.00 fee gives you access to the park for all night and use of the
restrooms.? We also get security, (even if you don't want it).? I
would have loved to have gotten this site with no fees but I can
understand their dilemma.? I sincerely hope this does not deter
anyone from attending nightwatch.? The choice is really yours, is it
worth $3.00?? IT IS TO ME.
See you there
Dale?????????????????




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