No doubt the eventful discovery of the 10 Planet Designate - 2003 UB313 a.k.a Xena had kicked up a lot of dust a few months ago. Now here's another startling ...
IAU still calls 2003 UB313 (Xena) a Trans Neptune Object. It has also set up committee remember. No doubt, Xena will soon earn its planetary status, but we...
... Here's the CBAT Issue No.240, which is self explanatory. Regards Manoj Pai ************** Electronic Telegram ... Cambridge, MA 02138, ... (subscriptions) ...
Lets stick to astronomy folks! The choice of sexual preferences is NOT to be discussed here! Period! That can be discussed on another e-group if you wish but...
No hard feelings ole boy! Actually the definations and the protests are becoming a joke. If you look around you, some misfits would be found. The term bird...
My thoughts as well Manoj... I've been thinking about Charlie and Steve alot. As well as other's that might be in that general location. Unbelievable weather...
Hello, This link is related to the Hayabusa mission, but I couldnt resist putting the appropriate title in subject line, since that what it elaborated. ...
Thanks for the thoughts Manoj and Paul I was spared up in Orlando, but my region goes all the way to the keys, so I have many employees in dire straights. I...
Don Parker is one in southern Florida who is affected. You all have probably seen an image or two that he has taken of Mars or Jupiter through ALPO, the news...
Well guy's I'm just glad to hear there aren't any personal injuries for all those that you've mentioned. And I'm quite relieved to hear that you're both up and...
Hello, Ole hubble has put up a surprise again. It has revealed two objects in orbit around Pluto. These are likely candidates as the new satellites of our...
Thanks for the link SS Steve! This nasty mail has been circulating around for long. The Urban Legand link that you gave proved to be useful. Now all I have to ...
It has been way too long since I have been able to get out under dark skies, but the Chiefland star party made up for it with 8.5 out of 9 nights clear, dark...
Well not together, but that would make an interesting pairing. The Double cluster is always a great visual target so I thought I would invest a whopping 15...
I just wanted to let everyone know of the the latest project from the AAAA. It is an Astronomer's Messier Journal, an Observing Log Book. It turned out quite...
I received this today, and want to pass it along. Ed Flaspoehler, AAAA To: All Astronomy Clubs in Texas (as well as PAS in LA): Re: Deep South Texas...
In a message dated 11/19/2005 6:51:08 AM Central Standard Time, TNTrees@ writes: How can we contact Jason to get more info? Thanks. Terry Sorry. I did not...
Well, I have imaged the Horsehead nebula in about every way possible now. The first set are done in narrowband. One is mapped using the Hubble palette (ionized...
Awesome photo's Charlie...so awesome infact I took one and placed it as wall paper on my computer. But as I look upon this remarkable picture it struck me that...
Thanks Paul, and very observant. That is due to the magic of digital processing. I used two different methods in photoshop. The fainter stars were picked up by...
Hey I totally agree with you. I love the shot. Matter of fact I liked it so much I just had to have it on my Lap Top as Wallpaper. My other computer has your...
Thanks Paul for the encouraging words. I really enjoyed Andy's site, and it would be fun to roll out a few projects. I had thought about doing a "best of" for...
Whoops sorry! Wrong address in the previous post. Here are the star party pictures. http://www.astrofx.com/CSP2005/csp2005.htm Charlie http://www.astrofx.com ...
Fifty-one years ago, Ann Hodges of Sylacauga, AL became the recipient of that rarest and rightfully unwelcome of all astronomic gifts—a meteorite-induced ...
It was on 3rd December 1621 that Galileo Galilie perfected his scope. I guess Galileo needs no intruduction.One of his most famous works is Dialogue Concerning...
Solar Watch - BIG SUNSPOT ! Sunspot 826 is still growing. Barely visible only a few days ago, it is now a behemoth as wide as the planet Jupiter. Take a look...
