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Chandler Mountain Work Day Saturday, June 13th 13 messages
Hello, everyone! I'd like for us to organize a work day for CMO for this coming Saturday, June 13th. I know that we need to do some mowing/weeding, some roof repairs and some elimination of wasps and
Hello, everyone! I'd like for us to organize a work day for CMO for this coming Saturday, June 13th. I know that we need to do some mowing/weeding, some roof repairs and some elimination of wasps and
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By James Moore
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Orion in Images Plus 3 messages
Images Plus is now a free download, although it is no longer supported. I just tried and reworked some of my old Orion photos and was stunned with the results. It’s easy to use and does it all, from s
Images Plus is now a free download, although it is no longer supported. I just tried and reworked some of my old Orion photos and was stunned with the results. It’s easy to use and does it all, from s
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By Sterling DeRamus
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New user 11 messages
Hello all, My name is john bates, I am new to this and really got into it for my daughter, who is wanting to get into astrophotography. I was able to buy Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Bundle - 11069
Hello all, My name is john bates, I am new to this and really got into it for my daughter, who is wanting to get into astrophotography. I was able to buy Celestron NexStar 8SE Telescope Bundle - 11069
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By John Bates
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Chandler Mountain 2 messages
Hello, I'm new to the BAS. Doing some reading on the site I figured out Chandler Mountain is where we can go observe. I found it on Google maps and know how to get there. Are there any rules/do's and
Hello, I'm new to the BAS. Doing some reading on the site I figured out Chandler Mountain is where we can go observe. I found it on Google maps and know how to get there. Are there any rules/do's and
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By Wes Donahoo
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BAS May Meeting tonight 3 messages
Good afternoon everyone. We will be having another virtual meeting tonight via Zoom. The invite info is shown below. Our topic will be the Apollo Moon Missions, Past and Future by our own James Moore.
Good afternoon everyone. We will be having another virtual meeting tonight via Zoom. The invite info is shown below. Our topic will be the Apollo Moon Missions, Past and Future by our own James Moore.
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By Fred Rains
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By Fred Rains
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Checking In 4 messages
Just pinging the group to see how everyone fairs from the extended ;lockdown due to the COVID issue. Everyone okay? What everyone been up to? I have been heavy into baking bread and roasting coffee!
Just pinging the group to see how everyone fairs from the extended ;lockdown due to the COVID issue. Everyone okay? What everyone been up to? I have been heavy into baking bread and roasting coffee!
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By Ed
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Saturn Jupiter Conjunction in December
On December 21 of this year, Saturn and Jupiter will be about 6 minutes apart. Unfortunately they won’t be too far behind the setting sun, but they should still be visible right after sunset about 15
On December 21 of this year, Saturn and Jupiter will be about 6 minutes apart. Unfortunately they won’t be too far behind the setting sun, but they should still be visible right after sunset about 15
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By Sterling DeRamus
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New Supernova in M61
In Virgo. https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2020/05/09/supernova-sn-2020jfo-in-messier-61-fireworks-again/
In Virgo. https://www.virtualtelescope.eu/2020/05/09/supernova-sn-2020jfo-in-messier-61-fireworks-again/
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By Sterling DeRamus
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NASA Releases Video Fly Through of Orion
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-s-webb-telescope-to-unravel-riddles-of-a-stellar-nursery
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-s-webb-telescope-to-unravel-riddles-of-a-stellar-nursery
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By Sterling DeRamus
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Chandler Tomorrow? 10 messages
Weather is looking really good for tomorrow night. I’m thinking of going up there. Would love some company. We can observe yet practice social distancing. Might also be a good time to touch base with
Weather is looking really good for tomorrow night. I’m thinking of going up there. Would love some company. We can observe yet practice social distancing. Might also be a good time to touch base with
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By Sterling DeRamus
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Roof repair needed at Chandler 4 messages
Hello, everyone! Sterling ventured up to Chandler this evening and noticed that one corner of the shed roof is loose. (It is pretty windy this evening and he sent me video of it blowing.) Would someon
Hello, everyone! Sterling ventured up to Chandler this evening and noticed that one corner of the shed roof is loose. (It is pretty windy this evening and he sent me video of it blowing.) Would someon
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By James Moore
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Comet Atlas showing nucleus fragment dissolving
Dear MSRO team and friends, Here is a two frame animation made from stacks of exposures taken almost exactly 24 hours apart on April 21 and 22, 2020 centered on 2H UT. They show how quickly the nucleu
Dear MSRO team and friends, Here is a two frame animation made from stacks of exposures taken almost exactly 24 hours apart on April 21 and 22, 2020 centered on 2H UT. They show how quickly the nucleu
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By Myron Wasiuta
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Livestream Star Party 20 messages
I found this on the Mallincam group site. Nationwide video star party. Details at the link below. Nationwide Livestream Star Party Nationwide Livestream Star Party NATIONWIDE LIVESTREAM STAR PARTYFrid
I found this on the Mallincam group site. Nationwide video star party. Details at the link below. Nationwide Livestream Star Party Nationwide Livestream Star Party NATIONWIDE LIVESTREAM STAR PARTYFrid
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By Fred Rains
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Birmingham Astronomical Society of Alabama April Meeting
Good evening all! Hope this note finds you all well! Shown below is the Zoom video invite for this month’s virtual meeting: Fred Rains is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Birmingham As
Good evening all! Hope this note finds you all well! Shown below is the Zoom video invite for this month’s virtual meeting: Fred Rains is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Birmingham As
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By Fred Rains
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Comet Atlas has double nucleus! 2 messages
Dear MSRO and friends, Images obtained last night with the 12-inch LX-200 show a splitting in the nucleus of Comet Atlas. It now has two definite condensations which undoubtable are a result of a majo
Dear MSRO and friends, Images obtained last night with the 12-inch LX-200 show a splitting in the nucleus of Comet Atlas. It now has two definite condensations which undoubtable are a result of a majo
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By Myron Wasiuta
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Birmingham Astronomical Society of Alabama April 2020 Meeting
Good evening all! Please see the information below for this month's meeting: Fred Rains is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Birmingham Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting Time: Apr 21
Good evening all! Please see the information below for this month's meeting: Fred Rains is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Birmingham Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting Time: Apr 21
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By Fred Rains
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Image of Comet Atlas from MSRO for BAS livestreamhttps://youtu.be/NnW_lWDguBk 3 messages
Hi everyone, Here is the processed image of Comet Atlas created from 90 60-sec images we took last night which have been stacked on the comet itself. The gap in the star trails is from frames I delete
Hi everyone, Here is the processed image of Comet Atlas created from 90 60-sec images we took last night which have been stacked on the comet itself. The gap in the star trails is from frames I delete
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By Myron Wasiuta
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Starlink meets Atlas
Hi everyone, Captured this image two nights ago while imaging Comet Atlas. I believe the trails are from a Starlink train that passed through during the 60-second exposure. There were no trails on eit
Hi everyone, Captured this image two nights ago while imaging Comet Atlas. I believe the trails are from a Starlink train that passed through during the 60-second exposure. There were no trails on eit
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By Myron Wasiuta
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