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View of the Planetary Trio Tonight

At approx. 8:20pm CDST, I was able to view the "dancing" planetary trio of Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury in my Pentax 10x50 Binos in the NW. The three formed a nearly right triangle with all three easily seen in the same FOV. A very amazing sight indeed!Clear skies every one!GarySee More
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Richard A Flinn left a comment for Cathy W
"Welcome to StarParty Cathy! :)"
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Cathy W is now a member of StarParty
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Terry Russell posted photos
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Terry Russell left a comment for David Manning
"Always plenty of yard work to do. Here is no different. Mow every week unless you plan on bush hogging. Come to think of it, always plenty of everything to do. lol"
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David Manning commented on Richard A Flinn's photo
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Sombrero Galaxy M104

"I am going to present a little different perspective in regards to all of the astrophotographs which by my abilities in terms experience is 0.  I spent 25 years of my life as a professional freelance photographer doing all kinds of photography…"
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Richard A Flinn commented on Richard A Flinn's photo
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Sombrero Galaxy M104

"LMAO! You think Leonard would know Martin? "
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Martin Hrdlicka commented on Richard A Flinn's photo
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Sombrero Galaxy M104

"Joe! I am glad, that You like some of my pictures. Thanks!"
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Martin Hrdlicka commented on Richard A Flinn's photo
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Sombrero Galaxy M104

"Rich! Ask Leonard what is going on!"
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Chris Westphal commented on Richard A Flinn's photo
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Sombrero Galaxy M104

"didn't read. too long."
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Mark Joyce commented on Mark Joyce's status
"I'm in southern central Missouri. By a lot of state parks and minimal Light pollutIon. "
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Richard A Flinn commented on Mark Joyce's status
"Where are you headed Mark?"
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Mark Joyce posted a status
"I have clear summer skies with minimal light pollution tonight. What would be some easy galaxies/DSOs to check out?"
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Stephen Krell commented on Stephen Krell's status
"Hello Richard. Yes, the Atlas mount convinced me the tracking warrents Astro photography........  My old cg5 never was right for this, It goes to repair day at the club 6/1.  I  looked at Cannon t3 rebel and thought that it might be…"
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Richard A Flinn commented on Stephen Krell's status
"Sweet! :D I really like my Canon T3 (1100D) BackYardEOS is a super nice piece of capture software for only around $30. I think its a must have if you choose to go with a DSLR. I'm sure a dedicated CCD astro camera would be a little better but…"
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Stephen Krell posted a status
"Gathering "tools" for a little astrophotography.91/4 ota 6.2 focal reducer,Atlas mount. Need suggestions for a good camera?"
yesterday
Richard A Flinn posted a status
"Has anyone heard of these Levenhuk scopes before? They look just like Astro Tech's stuff. http://ning.it/1244aLC"
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Richard A Flinn commented on Martin Hrdlicka's photo
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M51 and other galaxies marked

"Martin, I think there's another galaxy in the lower left between NGC 5173 and PGC 47274. Looks to me like maybe an elliptical or lenticular galaxy?"
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Richard A Flinn commented on Richard A Flinn's photo
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Sombrero Galaxy M104

"Brian Tracy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iDbs3vh6KM I'll never be a millionaire and have a LONG ways to go but.....I have a plan! ;)"
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Joseph Tocco commented on Martin Hrdlicka's photo
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M51 and other galaxies marked

"Martin, awesome! Thanks for circling all of these otherwise I would have never noticed them. "
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HC and MC updates 17 Replies

I was curious if anyone wanted to chime in on updating their hand control and motor control firmware.  There is an upgrade available for me, but im a firm believer in if it isnt broke, dont fix it. …Continue

Started by Clark J in Observing. Last reply by Richard A Flinn May 17.

Outreach

Our astronomy club had its third outreach in 6 weeks last night.  The weather was great, temperature in the low 80's during the outreach and no wind.  Clear Skies.  All things good.  Our outreach was…Continue

Started by David Manning in Observing May 15.

Clark's Curiosity 2 Replies

I often hear concerns about additional weight being added to your setup.  Everyone is trying to go as lightweight as possible it would seem.  I understand that more and heavier “stuff” means you will…Continue

Started by Clark J in Telescope Mounts. Last reply by Dan Acker May 10.

Unusual Observations 3 Replies

I was sitting in my driveway last night trying to catch an early glimpse of Jupiter through a small refractor. I saw a bright object that looked to be my target so I centered the scope and focused. I…Continue

Started by Joseph Tocco in StarParty Announcements. Last reply by Joseph Tocco May 6.

AstroCloset 9 Replies

I came across this new astronomy company in the most recent Astronomy Magazine.  For those of us who keep our telescope in the house when not being used, the Astrocloset shows promise.  Check it…Continue

Started by David Manning in Telescope Equipment & Accessories. Last reply by Richard A Flinn May 2.

AL Observing clubs 2 Replies

I ordered a Sky and Telescopes Mirror Image Map of the Moon so that as soon as I get it, I can start working on the Lunar II Observing Club, I already have the log and sketch sheets for the 100…Continue

Started by David Manning in Observing. Last reply by John Kramer May 1.

Saturn's Location 17 Replies

I can't wait until mild weather. Right now it is cool and drizzly. Saturn is finally getting around to rising at a fairly decent time. At midnight it's up high enough to observe past the observatory…Continue

Started by Mike Carman in Observing. Last reply by Stephen Krell Apr 24.

This is SO COOL!!! 4 Replies

I hope they will actually follow through with this! Be sure to watch the video! :)…Continue

Started by Richard A Flinn in Celestial Happenings. Last reply by Stephen Smith Apr 22.

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View of the Planetary Trio Tonight

Posted by Gary Riley on May 25, 2013 at 11:01pm

5/9/13

Posted by mike moore on May 9, 2013 at 9:27pm — 1 Comment

DARPA Space Junk Tracking!

Posted by Stephen Smith on April 29, 2013 at 9:21pm — 1 Comment

Philly Science Festival and Astronomy Night

Posted by Dan Acker on April 29, 2013 at 9:04pm — 1 Comment

Through the Looking Glass... Are We All Alice?

Posted by Stephen Smith on April 23, 2013 at 10:30pm — 8 Comments

WO Megrez 90mm APO First Light

Posted by Dan Acker on April 9, 2013 at 8:08pm — 9 Comments

4/9/2013

Posted by mike moore on April 9, 2013 at 9:16am — 1 Comment

Richard Flinn's Unsung Heros - Quincy Magoo

Posted by Joseph Tocco on April 1, 2013 at 4:43pm — 4 Comments

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Celestron Sky Prodigy 130 Telescope Review

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1 The Double Cluster

The Double Cluster

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2 Sombrero Galaxy M104

Sombrero Galaxy M104

Added by Richard A Flinn on May 22, 2013

3 Dumbbell nebula

Dumbbell nebula

Added by Martin Hrdlicka on May 17, 2013

4 M97_M108

M97_M108

Added by Richard A Flinn on May 16, 2013

 
 
 

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