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New poster looking for best place to see Neowise in Birmingham AL 3 messages
Hi, I'm new here and am looking for somewhere to view the comet in or around Birmingham or central Alabama. I don't have any equipment but am considering buying some binoculars or a cheap telescope to
Hi, I'm new here and am looking for somewhere to view the comet in or around Birmingham or central Alabama. I don't have any equipment but am considering buying some binoculars or a cheap telescope to
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By ljelley1@...
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New Map Of The Universe
From the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. This is the largest ever detailed map of the universe, covering millions of galaxies and quasars mapped to really high precision. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/22/worl
From the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. This is the largest ever detailed map of the universe, covering millions of galaxies and quasars mapped to really high precision. https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/22/worl
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By Sterling DeRamus
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OpenSpace Astronomy Data Visualization Software 2 messages
In case you missed it, I shared a brief tutorial on the OpenSpace astronomy data visualization tool in our July meeting. The tool is FREE and is feature rich. You can download your own copy and find a
In case you missed it, I shared a brief tutorial on the OpenSpace astronomy data visualization tool in our July meeting. The tool is FREE and is feature rich. You can download your own copy and find a
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By James Moore
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Pictures from last Saturday 2 messages
Pictures taken from CMO last Saturday, collimation and focusing were a little off, transparency was bad Regards Martin Rodriguez
Pictures taken from CMO last Saturday, collimation and focusing were a little off, transparency was bad Regards Martin Rodriguez
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By Martin
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July 2020 (Virtual) Meeting Link
Hello, Here is the Zoom meeting information for July: James Moore is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Birmingham Astronomical Society Time: Jul 21, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and C
Hello, Here is the Zoom meeting information for July: James Moore is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Birmingham Astronomical Society Time: Jul 21, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and C
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By James Moore
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Comet Neowise from Shenandoah Mountains 3 messages
Dear BAS, Here are a few images taken on the morning of July 12 from an overlook along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. All were untracked and using a Canon Rebel t3 and Tamron 18-300mm zoom
Dear BAS, Here are a few images taken on the morning of July 12 from an overlook along Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. All were untracked and using a Canon Rebel t3 and Tamron 18-300mm zoom
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By Myron Wasiuta
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Comet NEOWISE 300mm fixed tripod
Still working on the numerous comet images I have taken over the past week. Here is a stack of 10 5-second images using a fixed tripod and 300 mm Tamron telephoto. I took it from Thornton Hollow Overl
Still working on the numerous comet images I have taken over the past week. Here is a stack of 10 5-second images using a fixed tripod and 300 mm Tamron telephoto. I took it from Thornton Hollow Overl
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By Myron Wasiuta
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Saturday Night 7/11/20 3 messages
Mike and I dusted off the C14 at Chandler last night. After a "phone a friend" assist from Wallace we had it up and running. With a 31Nagler in place the views were great! Central star in the Cat's Ey
Mike and I dusted off the C14 at Chandler last night. After a "phone a friend" assist from Wallace we had it up and running. With a 31Nagler in place the views were great! Central star in the Cat's Ey
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By Fred Rains
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Comet Neowise from Thornton Hollow Overlook-SNP
This morning I was able to observe the comet from Thornton Hollow Overlook along Skyline Drive at an elevation of about 2500 feet. The comet was easy naked eye with a 2-3 degree long slightly curved d
This morning I was able to observe the comet from Thornton Hollow Overlook along Skyline Drive at an elevation of about 2500 feet. The comet was easy naked eye with a 2-3 degree long slightly curved d
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By Myron Wasiuta
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astropics from last night
and here are 3 from last night... Regards, Bob Robert Pitt, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D.WRE Emeritus Cudworth Professor of Urban Water Systems Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
and here are 3 from last night... Regards, Bob Robert Pitt, Ph.D., P.E., BCEE, D.WRE Emeritus Cudworth Professor of Urban Water Systems Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
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By Robert Pitt
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a couple of astropics from last night 4 messages
Howdy folks: Attached are 3 pics I got last night using my Hyperion astrograph (12.5/8) and WZO ASI 294 camera, with the Triad quad narrow band filter. Unfortunately, the comet was too low for my back
Howdy folks: Attached are 3 pics I got last night using my Hyperion astrograph (12.5/8) and WZO ASI 294 camera, with the Triad quad narrow band filter. Unfortunately, the comet was too low for my back
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By Robert Pitt
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naked eye comet! 16 messages
Just came across this news item (almost due north, currently close to horizon, but will elevate as the month goes on): https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2020/07/06/how-to-see-comet-neowis
Just came across this news item (almost due north, currently close to horizon, but will elevate as the month goes on): https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2020/07/06/how-to-see-comet-neowis
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By Robert Pitt
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Wanted Spare Parts
It's probably a long shot on here but I'm looking for spare parts for my Celestron CGEM II mount. A laps in judgment and not paying attention with some cables cost me a motor control board or hand con
It's probably a long shot on here but I'm looking for spare parts for my Celestron CGEM II mount. A laps in judgment and not paying attention with some cables cost me a motor control board or hand con
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By Wayne Eads
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FW: M51 from Fri night 13 messages
Howdy all: This is what I have been trying to do on clear nights. I photographed this one on Friday from my backyard observatory (with some help with narrow band filters!). Regards, Bob [Robert Pitt]
Howdy all: This is what I have been trying to do on clear nights. I photographed this one on Friday from my backyard observatory (with some help with narrow band filters!). Regards, Bob [Robert Pitt]
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By Robert Pitt
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recent imaging results 4 messages
Dear BAS, I spent the weekend off catching up on some lunar and planetary imaging. Here are some results obtained on the morning of July 2, 2020. I used a 12-inch LX-200 at f/20 and a QHY 290 C CMOS c
Dear BAS, I spent the weekend off catching up on some lunar and planetary imaging. Here are some results obtained on the morning of July 2, 2020. I used a 12-inch LX-200 at f/20 and a QHY 290 C CMOS c
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By Myron Wasiuta
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CMO tonight? 13 messages
Looking like another great night for observing! Hope to see a lot of people there!
Looking like another great night for observing! Hope to see a lot of people there!
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By Sterling DeRamus
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Warning. Bad Emails
My turn this time. an email is going around that has my name on it but its not from me. If you get an email that looks like its from me, please hover over the name and see if my email address comes up
My turn this time. an email is going around that has my name on it but its not from me. If you get an email that looks like its from me, please hover over the name and see if my email address comes up
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By Fred Rains
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BAS June virtual meeting 06/16/2020 7:00 p.m. Central Time 3 messages
Hello, everyone! Here are the logon details for the June BAS meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82540586386?pwd=bnhZUFpBL0R3L1RLR2dYWE80ZWtjZz09 Meeting ID: 825 4058 6386 Password: 8
Hello, everyone! Here are the logon details for the June BAS meeting: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82540586386?pwd=bnhZUFpBL0R3L1RLR2dYWE80ZWtjZz09 Meeting ID: 825 4058 6386 Password: 8
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By James Moore
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Strange meteor over Alabama? 2 messages
https://www.facebook.com/merry.mullins/videos/10223507716987079/ This apparently was caught on video in Birmingham Alabama on the 6th. If link doesn’t work let me know.
https://www.facebook.com/merry.mullins/videos/10223507716987079/ This apparently was caught on video in Birmingham Alabama on the 6th. If link doesn’t work let me know.
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By Sterling DeRamus
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CMO tonight 3 messages
No Oak Mountain tonight as they still prohibit large gatherings. So I’m heading back up to CMO tonight. We had a productive work day. The grass is cut. Killed a bunch of spiders and hornets. Please jo
No Oak Mountain tonight as they still prohibit large gatherings. So I’m heading back up to CMO tonight. We had a productive work day. The grass is cut. Killed a bunch of spiders and hornets. Please jo
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By Sterling DeRamus
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