The Internation Astronomical Union, based in France after two years of research, deliberation etc. has finally proposed a draft resolution for defination of ...
I like the new definition. I think the problem still exists that there needs to be some additional terminology for moons of planets. Some moons are big enough...
Poor ole Pluto, the ole faithfull dog of Mickey Mouse, pays his price for remaining silent. This mute specator has spoken just once in his 75 years of toon ...
Hello, After the meteorite competion earlier, the Astronomy Magazine is having another competion this month. This should interest some of our younger members. ...
In a message dated 9/10/2006 3:48:58 PM Central Standard Time, ealanni@... writes: Does anyone in this group happen to know the effect of cataracts on...
From an astronomical viewpoint, do you know than approximate star magnitude loss might be at initial cataract discovery? Do you happen to know the loss rate...
Atlantis successfully docked with the International Space Station. I would like to point out a few facts on this page, which might interest readers "While...
I had cataract surgery 2 years ago on a very dense cataract..I'm happy to say that I now have 20/20 eyesight. I'm a senior citizen and had to wear glasses from...
My wife of 36 years has alwas wore glasses, and couldn't see worth a darn without them. Then it got worse, and she developed cataracts. She had the surgery...
Thanks for sharing. To "see" the end of my astronomy hobby is not too comforting, so your experience tells me the end may not be too close. ... From:...
I'm considering getting a Thousand oaks solar filer for my 8" Mead SCT. It is a 3" clear aperture filter. For those that have done solar observing, is that a...
The Thousand Oaks is a good choice for the white filters, and 3" of aperture is all you need for white light solar. You can also make your own from the Baader...
That would work good, you might want to mount it off center to avoid the secondary. When Tuthill was in business, he sold the Solar Screen, a reflective mylar...
Charlie - I love your web page! Lots of good info on it. I just bought one of those little PSTs as well. Can't wait for it to arrive later this week. I've...
Well, for the math .. and these are just ideas .. I want to figure out the mean orbital speed of Mercury for that part of the orbit, and I'm considering taking...
Any theory as to why it does not focus as well? I would no think that the surface wave tolerance ( like for a mirror being 1/10 wave or 1/4 wave) would be the...
Are there any observers from So. America that are going to view the transit? I'm seeking a partner to coordinate with, prefer one that can photograph the event...
November 8th is the next transit of Mercury. After that, you will have to wait until May 9th, 2016, followed by November 11, 2019. I don't know where the...
Thanks Maynard - I dialed it up in Starry Night Pro. Looks like it will be about 3:15 PM for me. Eugene - I will plan on scheduling myself to be home and image...
I'll get back to you later today. From experience, we know a lot of things can go wrong at any one observing site, so perhaps it is best that many of us pool...
That is about right for the coverage. There are details at http://www.transitofvenus.org/mercury.htm Here in Neb. I'll be able to see the bulk of the transit,...
One math activity will be this: Using a Project Jupiter approach on studying orbits, but applied to Mercury I can ascertain the orbital period. Now for the...
I just bought a Coronado PST for looking at the sun. Thought this group might be interested in the review of sorts I posted on www.myquestar.blogspot.com...
Well it looks as though you are going to have some fun. Don't forget to apply sun-tan lotion, as you will be in direct sunlight!. Any thoughts on how you will...
