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Comet Pollution
Well, there are no less than six comets crudding up our skies, and I
hope you take an opportunity this weekend to view at least two of them. If you're observing under a 5th magnitude sky or darker and have a 4" you should have no problems seeing the brightest, C/2001 RX14 (LINEAR). Located in UMa, it rides high in the sky after 9:00pm. It's quite bright (10.7 mag) and rather large, with a wide tail fanning westward. I tried to see it in my 10x40 finder but it was too close to a bright star to resolve it. Another fairly good comet, and one culminating even earlier at 8:00pm EST is C/2001 HT50 (LINEAR-NEAT). The comet has remained stable at magnitude 11.5 magnitude, only 1/10 magntidue brighter than when I first observed it on Jan 25, 2003. It's should be quite nice in a 8" or larger scope; and at 100x should appear large, and round. I detected a faint but fairly wide tail extending about 5' ENE. Oh, one other object I'd like to suggest viewing. It's often overlooked, but shouldn't be. Have you ever observed two galaxies in collision? Now's your chance. NGC 4038 in Corvus, nicknamed the Antennae, or Ring Tail lies some 60 million light years distance. You'll be hard pressed to see the Antennae, but the Ring Tail should be no problem. It has always reminded me of a shrimp, because of its curved shape. This "curved" portion is actually the collision galaxy, NGC 4039. N4038 shines brightly at 10.9 magnitude, but actually has a high surface brightness so is quite easy to see in small telescopes. Please remind me to show it to you ladies and gents in the 25" at ECSP. Wow! It's stunning. You might hear me say, "It's the best pair of collison galaxies I've ever seen". That's all for now, I'm going to bed. If one could observe in one's sleep I'd probably do so. Here's some positions for the objects mentioned. The comet positions are those for Saturday, March 1. C/2001 RX 14 RA 11h 39m 27.1s DEC +39 14' 06s UMa 10.7 magnitude Comet C/2001 HT50 RA 06 24m 45.5s DEC +03 51' 55s Monoceros Magnitude 11.5 Antennae/Ring Tail Galaxy NGC 4038/4039 12h 01m 52.8s DEC -18 51' 54s Corvus Magnitude 10.9 Kent Blackwell |
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Re: Chippokes update
Rick Bish <[email protected]>
Dale,
Thanks for going all that way to help us all out. Sounds like things will (slowly) work our way...thanks again. BTW, were you able to use the Barska 15 X 70's before the flood hit Tidewater? I believe you were the one who got a good deal on them online. (Jan. meeting) What have you seen in them? I've been kicking around getting a pair, (maybe I shouldn't say this...)but I'm not much of an equipment person, though they might come in handy in getting my Lunar Cert. Hang in there Dale...the lights of Super K-Mart might be dimming soon! Rick Bish --- In backbayastro@..., "Dale Carey" <stargaz@e...> wrote: Hey gangnight dates. It will take 3/4 weeks but Darnett said everything is OK and shewill mail the permit. Also here is where the trouble started.group or our plans. It is with the security guards that are hired at night. They are the ones thatcomplained they never knew who was coming or when ect. ect. Since the park closes at sunset ouractivities should remain in the parking lot. Security said people were "down by the river"and in unauthorized places. They also inhabit the house by the parking lot. (The way I see it,we are a pain for them) But to bad, They have no say so on the rules or permits issued,they are hired by the park as security and do not work for the state (private contractor). Wewere the only activity ever allowed in at night and with no formal permit. So this paperwork will takecare of that. After we have our permit they can not tell us to leave. That helps both parties.park. They will also let us know about any cost after they discuss it with regional reps.March 8th date but should be ok thru the end of the year. I will endeaver to keep this site forthe club. Thanks to Gerry for filling out the app. and getting it to me. |
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Re: Chippokes update
Dale,
Great work mending fences(that weren't broken apparrently). Joe --- In backbayastro@..., "Dale Carey" <stargaz@e...> wrote: Hey gangnight dates. It will take 3/4 weeks but Darnett said everything is OK and shewill mail the permit. Also here is where the trouble started.group or our plans. It is with the security guards that are hired at night. They are the ones thatcomplained they never knew who was coming or when ect. ect. Since the park closes at sunset ouractivities should remain in the parking lot. Security said people were "down by the river"and in unauthorized places. They also inhabit the house by the parking lot. (The way I see it,we are a pain for them) But to bad, They have no say so on the rules or permits issued,they are hired by the park as security and do not work for the state (private contractor). Wewere the only activity ever allowed in at night and with no formal permit. So this paperwork will takecare of that. After we have our permit they can not tell us to leave. That helps both parties.park. They will also let us know about any cost after they discuss it with regional reps.March 8th date but should be ok thru the end of the year. I will endeaver to keep this site forthe club. Thanks to Gerry for filling out the app. and getting it to me. |
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Re: First light
Richard,
Didn't really look long enough to see the red spot. Was just kind of roaming around til midnight then had to pack it in so I could be rested(sort of) for work in the AM. Joe --- In backbayastro@..., Richard Dickson <dickson@j...> wrote: Joe, To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
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Re: Newsletter
Marla,
They can be uploaded to our Yahoo group under "files" Rob From: "Marla <hanksfrye@...>" <hanksfrye@...> Reply-To: backbayastro@... To: backbayastro@... Subject: [backbayastro] Re: Newsletter Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:56:05 -0000 Thanks, Georgie! I appreciate all you do to get the hard copy newsletters out too!! I know you're at my mercy every month as to when you can do your part. I try hard to accommodate your schedule!! I'm working on a new site with the archived newsletters too... it just takes me awhile. I'll not put the current ones on for public viewing until they are dated a couple months. The url for it is if any of you newer members would like to read some of the older newsletters. I have November and December on the site as of today. I'll probably put about 6 months worth on it at a time. It is great that we have so many articles for our newsletter that I can't fit them all in. I hope the font size didn't make any of you have to get new glasses in order to read it! I was just trying to get as much in it as possible. And it is good to get articles from the new members, and they were very good articles. But since I'm still too new at the astronomy "stuff," I'll just leave the writing to you guys for awhile (quite awhile probably) and I'll just do what I do best. I do like reading all of the information that is going back and forth from you guys who know what you're talking about. Maybe some of it will sink in!!! Thanks again! Marla --- In backbayastro@..., "Georgie <doublestarjune@m...>" <doublestarjune@m...> wrote: WOW! Another great BBAA newsletter!Way to Go Joe Piotrowski and Rick Bish! To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: backbayastro-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. |
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Re: Newsletter
Thanks, Georgie! I appreciate all you do to get the hard copy
newsletters out too!! I know you're at my mercy every month as to when you can do your part. I try hard to accommodate your schedule!! I'm working on a new site with the archived newsletters too... it just takes me awhile. I'll not put the current ones on for public viewing until they are dated a couple months. The url for it is if any of you newer members would like to read some of the older newsletters. I have November and December on the site as of today. I'll probably put about 6 months worth on it at a time. It is great that we have so many articles for our newsletter that I can't fit them all in. I hope the font size didn't make any of you have to get new glasses in order to read it! I was just trying to get as much in it as possible. And it is good to get articles from the new members, and they were very good articles. But since I'm still too new at the astronomy "stuff," I'll just leave the writing to you guys for awhile (quite awhile probably) and I'll just do what I do best. I do like reading all of the information that is going back and forth from you guys who know what you're talking about. Maybe some of it will sink in!!! Thanks again! Marla --- In backbayastro@..., "Georgie <doublestarjune@m...>" <doublestarjune@m...> wrote: WOW! Another great BBAA newsletter!Way to Go Joe Piotrowski and Rick Bish! |
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Re: Chippokes update
Woody, Denice K
Well, at least we know it's not something anyone in the club said or
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did....we all walk on water, don'tcha know? Smiley emoticon Denice Denice K. Woody VISTA Support Office Administrator Siemens Enterprise Networks 757-473-9871/Voice denice.k.woody@... -----Original Message-----
From: Dale Carey [mailto:stargaz@...] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 4:51 PM To: backbayastro@... Cc: Woody, Denice K; Kelly Profit; Dick Moncure; Georgie C June; Gerry Carver; Bruce Bodner; Lelane Arneson Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Chippokes update Hey gang Went out to Chippokes and dropped off the application with Saturday night dates. It will take 3/4 weeks but Darnett said everything is OK and she will mail the permit. Also here is where the trouble started. She said they (Chippokes staff) have had no problems with us, our group or our plans. It is with the security guards that are hired at night. They are the ones that complained they never knew who was coming or when ect. ect. Since the park closes at sunset our activities should remain in the parking lot. Security said people were "down by the river" and in unauthorized places. They also inhabit the house by the parking lot. (The way I see it, we are a pain for them) But to bad, They have no say so on the rules or permits issued, they are hired by the park as security and do not work for the state (private contractor). We were the only activity ever allowed in at night and with no formal permit. So this paperwork will take care of that. After we have our permit they can not tell us to leave. That helps both parties. I still felt the staff is "on our side" and want us to enjoy the park. They will also let us know about any cost after they discuss it with regional reps. So, it looks like we WILL keep Chippokes - We may not make the March 8th date but should be ok thru the end of the year. I will endeaver to keep this site for the club. Thanks to Gerry for filling out the app. and getting it to me. More later Dale Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT < 06:HM/A=1464858/R=0/* p?Target=mm/g22lp.tmpl> < l/S=:HM/A=1464858/rand=690834968> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: backbayastro-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <> . |
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Re: Chippokes update
Thanks, Dale. ?Dale Carey wrote:
George Reynolds, Deputy Commander, Tidewater South Section Royal Rangers Visit my Web page:? ? "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia ?Member, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)? Do you Yahoo!? - Powerful. Affordable. |
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Weather (Was RE: Re: First light)
>Just checked Accuweather Aw, what do they know?? That's why we call them "weather-guessers!" G3 ?"Woody, Denice K" wrote: Just checked Accuweather and it's looking a little better - 8-11 MPH.... George Reynolds, Deputy Commander, Tidewater South Section Royal Rangers Visit my Web page:? ? "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia ?Member, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)? Do you Yahoo!? - Powerful. Affordable. |
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Re: Chippokes update
Dale Carey
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHey gang
Went out to Chippokes and dropped off the
application with Saturday night dates.
It will take 3/4 weeks but Darnett said everything
is OK and she will mail the
permit.? Also here is where the trouble
started.
?
She said they (Chippokes staff) have had no
problems with us, our group or our plans. It is with the
security guards that are hired at night. They are
the ones that complained they never knew who
was coming or when ect. ect. Since the park closes
at sunset our activities should remain
in the parking lot. Security said people were "down
by the river" and in unauthorized places.
They also inhabit the house by the parking lot.
(The way I see it, we are a pain for them)
But to bad, They have no say so on the rules or
permits issued, they are hired by the park
as security and do not work for the state (private
contractor). We were the only activity ever allowed
in at night and with no formal permit. So this
paperwork will take care of that. After we have our
permit they can not tell us to leave. That helps
both parties.
I still felt the staff is "on our side" and want us
to enjoy the park. They will also let us know about any cost
after they discuss it with regional
reps.
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Re: Weather (Was RE: Re: First light)
I sure hope the wind is better tonight than last night. My atlases were weighted down with other books, but they were still getting loose and flipping pages. I?might look at a page in Canis Major, look through the eyepiece, look back at the atlas at -- Capricornus??? It's an interesting?way to star-hop. Neill ?George Reynolds wrote:
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Weather (Was RE: Re: First light)
>Just checked Accuweather Aw, what do they know?? That's why we call them "weather-guessers!" G3 ?"Woody, Denice K" wrote: Just checked Accuweather and it's looking a little better - 8-11 MPH.... George Reynolds, Deputy Commander, Tidewater South Section Royal Rangers Visit my Web page:? ? "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia ?Member, Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)? Do you Yahoo!? - Powerful. Affordable. |
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Re: Chippokes update
In a message dated 2/24/03 4:57:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,
stargaz@... writes: << Went out to Chippokes and dropped off the application with Saturday night dates. It will take 3/4 weeks but Darnett said everything is OK and she will mail the permit. >> Thanks Dale. Good job. Ted |
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Re: First light
Woody, Denice K
Just checked Accuweather and it's looking a little better - 8-11 MPH....
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Denice -----Original Message-----
From: Channel, Lawrence F. CWO2 [mailto:channelf@...] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:59 AM To: 'backbayastro@...' Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Re: First light I hope your wrong about the wind. I was planning to be out tonight. Larry -----Original Message----- From: Woody, Denice K [mailto:denice.k.woody@...] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:58 AM To: 'backbayastro@...' Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Re: First light I would have liked to be outside last night but the winds were too much. And it appears the same is predicted for this evening 20-25 mph winds.....sigh.... Denice Denice K. Woody VISTA Support Office Administrator Siemens Enterprise Networks 757-473-9871/Voice denice.k.woody@... -----Original Message----- From: Neill Alford [mailto:ulugbek1428@...] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:56 AM To: backbayastro@... Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Re: First light Joe, Congratulations on getting your new scope going. I'll look forward to seeing it. The views must knock your socks off, compared to your 60mm. Last night was a great night to try out the scope, since you could focus on something other than clouds! I was out last night too, and had a great time. Hope you enjoy many rewarding hours of exploration with your new scope. Neill Alford "richardcoop <richardcoop@...>" <richardcoop@...> wrote: That moon crossing Jupiter about 10-11 last night was Io. Watched it cross also. --- In backbayastro@..., Richard Dickson <dickson@j...> wrote: Joe,reasons, learnsize/weight and I'd rather not have goto.This way I'm forced to trackedthe night sky. 4like a dream.I had to leave to pick up my teenage daughter from a wasstars of the trapezium well. butseeing Cassini. View seemed to come and go.Pretty steady at 180X throughpretty shakey at 293X.I assume that's du! e to seeing conditions. made)the scope.(as usual I did too much at once) I think I did the lopsided.Needwas getting in the way and made the out of focus star <>to read up on it also.
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Re: First light
Channel, Lawrence F. CWO2
I hope your wrong about the wind. I was planning to be out tonight.
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Larry -----Original Message-----
From: Woody, Denice K [mailto:denice.k.woody@...] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:58 AM To: 'backbayastro@...' Subject: RE: [backbayastro] Re: First light I would have liked to be outside last night but the winds were too much. And it appears the same is predicted for this evening 20-25 mph winds.....sigh.... Denice Denice K. Woody VISTA Support Office Administrator Siemens Enterprise Networks 757-473-9871/Voice denice.k.woody@... -----Original Message----- From: Neill Alford [mailto:ulugbek1428@...] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:56 AM To: backbayastro@... Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Re: First light Joe, Congratulations on getting your new scope going. I'll look forward to seeing it. The views must knock your socks off, compared to your 60mm. Last night was a great night to try out the scope, since you could focus on something other than clouds! I was out last night too, and had a great time. Hope you enjoy many rewarding hours of exploration with your new scope. Neill Alford "richardcoop <richardcoop@...>" <richardcoop@...> wrote: That moon crossing Jupiter about 10-11 last night was Io. Watched it cross also. --- In backbayastro@..., Richard Dickson <dickson@j...> wrote: Joe,reasons, learnsize/weight and I'd rather not have goto.This way I'm forced to trackedthe night sky. 4like a dream.I had to leave to pick up my teenage daughter from a wasstars of the trapezium well. butseeing Cassini. View seemed to come and go.Pretty steady at 180X throughpretty shakey at 293X.I assume that's du! e to seeing conditions. made)the scope.(as usual I did too much at once) I think I did the lopsided.Needwas getting in the way and made the out of focus star <>to read up on it also.
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Re: First light
Woody, Denice K
I would have liked to be outside last night but the winds were too much.
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And it appears the same is predicted for this evening 20-25 mph winds.....sigh.... Denice Denice K. Woody VISTA Support Office Administrator Siemens Enterprise Networks 757-473-9871/Voice denice.k.woody@... -----Original Message-----
From: Neill Alford [mailto:ulugbek1428@...] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:56 AM To: backbayastro@... Subject: Re: [backbayastro] Re: First light Joe, Congratulations on getting your new scope going. I'll look forward to seeing it. The views must knock your socks off, compared to your 60mm. Last night was a great night to try out the scope, since you could focus on something other than clouds! I was out last night too, and had a great time. Hope you enjoy many rewarding hours of exploration with your new scope. Neill Alford "richardcoop <richardcoop@...>" <richardcoop@...> wrote: That moon crossing Jupiter about 10-11 last night was Io. Watched it cross also. --- In backbayastro@..., Richard Dickson <dickson@j...> wrote: Joe,reasons, learnsize/weight and I'd rather not have goto.This way I'm forced to trackedthe night sky. 4like a dream.I had to leave to pick up my teenage daughter from a wasstars of the trapezium well. butseeing Cassini. View seemed to come and go.Pretty steady at 180X throughpretty shakey at 293X.I assume that's du! e to seeing conditions. made)the scope.(as usual I did too much at once) I think I did the lopsided.Needwas getting in the way and made the out of focus star <>to read up on it also.
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Re: First light
Joe, Congratulations on getting?your new?scope going. I'll look forward to seeing it. The views must knock your socks off, compared to your 60mm. Last night was a great night to try out the scope, since you could focus on something other than clouds! I was out last night too, and had a great time.?Hope you enjoy many rewarding hours of exploration with your new scope. Neill Alford ?"richardcoop " wrote: That moon crossing Jupiter about 10-11 last night was Io. Watched it Do you Yahoo!? - forms, calculators, tips, and more |
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Re: First light
richardcoop <[email protected]>
That moon crossing Jupiter about 10-11 last night was Io. Watched it
cross also. --- In backbayastro@..., Richard Dickson <dickson@j...> wrote: Joe,reasons, learnsize/weight and I'd rather not have goto.This way I'm forced to trackedthe night sky. 4like a dream.I had to leave to pick up my teenage daughter from a wasstars of the trapezium well. butseeing Cassini. View seemed to come and go.Pretty steady at 180X throughpretty shakey at 293X.I assume that's due to seeing conditions. made)the scope.(as usual I did too much at once) I think I did the lopsided.Needwas getting in the way and made the out of focus star to read up on it also.
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