From astronomer at cogeco.ca Thu Nov 1 07:16:25 2012 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 07:16:25 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton New OH2013 etc In-Reply-To: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> Message-ID: <64e3aa$aku0dn@fipsb01.cogeco.net> I'll be bringing a few goodies - OH2013 for those that want a spare ;-) and a few other items for sale (baseball cap, shirts etc) from national office. Cheers C From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Thu Nov 1 09:27:58 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:27:58 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The November, 2012 Orbit is Ready, and there's a meeting Tonight! References: <87AE0EFFC98AB54DAB28ADD1D7DEAD221C1267@gaea.aquilonia.orb> Message-ID: You can view this month's Orbit by going directly to: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/documents/orbit/orbnov12.pdf You can also go to http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/ , click on Orbit Newsletter and then choosing the issue you'd like to read. The latest one is always at the top. Tonights meeting looks like another good one, where we should all learn a lot. 7:30 pm start in Waterdown...check the web site for direction! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wgray2001 at hotmail.com Fri Nov 2 22:06:55 2012 From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com (will gray) Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, Message-ID: Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) From: rjshields at sympatico.ca To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory Hi Andy, Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I used to make sales calls in the area myself. Regards, Ron Shields DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit 164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Program. MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage passers-by and replace the pin. Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once Aircraft Hanger No. 6. There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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So if >you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I >will get the order in. > >Regards, > > >Will Gray >(treasurer) > > >---------- >From: rjshields at sympatico.ca >To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 >Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > >Hi Andy, > >Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight >accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift >on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during >the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty >of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I >used to make sales calls in the area myself. > >Regards, >Ron Shields > >DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: > >Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit >164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. >Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, >where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then >turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. > >Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot >Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the >Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side >of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well >marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the >R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War >British Commonwealth Air Training Program. > > > > >MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE > > >The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road >and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. >The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They >observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. > >The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior >RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still >locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is >ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the >gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white >sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the >clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and >drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage >passers-by and replace the pin. > >Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your >way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the >right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The >second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn >right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn >left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. > >During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the >No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on >which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once >Aircraft Hanger No. 6. > >There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby >heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. > >The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those >with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. > >The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, >41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their >telescope mount while it is still light. > >Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife >Management Area and surrounding area. > >https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Andrew Blanchard" <atacamandy at me.com> >To: <announce at hamiltonrasc.ca> >Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM >Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > > > Great News > > > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of > their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be > having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the > London Centre dark site. > > > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There > seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My > cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and > avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our > the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > > > Andy Blanchard > > 905-465-2031H > > 905-847-7777B > > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Announce mailing list > > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > > >_______________________________________________ astronomers mailing >list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca > > >_______________________________________________ >astronomers mailing list >astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rmoulder at sympatico.ca Sat Nov 3 09:10:10 2012 From: rmoulder at sympatico.ca (robert moulder) Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 13:10:10 +0000 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, , , Message-ID: I'd like 2 please. Thank you, Bob Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:39:37 -0400 To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca From: astronomer at cogeco.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Will - I need 2. Thanks Colin At 10:06 PM 2012-11-02, will gray wrote: Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) From: rjshields at sympatico.ca To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory Hi Andy, Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I used to make sales calls in the area myself. Regards, Ron Shields DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit 164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Program. MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage passers-by and replace the pin. Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once Aircraft Hanger No. 6. There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Byronthorson at cogeco.ca Mon Nov 5 16:13:27 2012 From: Byronthorson at cogeco.ca (Byron Thorson) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 16:13:27 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... In-Reply-To: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> Message-ID: <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Hi guys, at our last meeting you asked if anyone would be able to get their hands on roughly 150 lanyards for our name tags. My wife works at Mohawk College so I asked her to ask around her contacts. The reply I just got was nothing short of amazing (if we qualify). Not only would we be able to get lanyards, but I bet we could boost our ranks and or bring in review. I hope you are as excited about this as I am, but before I get too carried away I'll post the information. Do you know of a not-for-profit or charitable organization requiring advertising, marketing and public relations assistance? If so, Mohawk College has a new facility that can help. The Agency The Agency is a new learning initiative within the McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College. It has been created as a dynamic "Living Lab" environment, enabling students enrolled in a variety of marketing communications programs the opportunity to work collaboratively on real campaigns for non-profit groups. Student teams work under faculty supervision as an integrated component of their curriculum and are graded. Campaigns are delivered free of charge, except for any relevant outside supplier or media costs. The Agency is now accepting submissions from area not-for-profits. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 30, 2012. If you know of a non-profit group in need of help, please contact theagency at mohawkcollege.ca or call Agency Manager Joseph Duda at extension 4188. Click below for more information and the Request For Proposal (RFP) form. If you have any questions, please contact The Agency at theagency at mohawkcollege.ca http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/the-agency/call-for-submissions.html I really hope this will work for us, Sincerely; Byron Thorson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Nov 5 17:11:57 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 17:11:57 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... In-Reply-To: <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Message-ID: <00b501cdbba2$93009f40$b901ddc0$@net> Hi Byron, This sounds very interesting. I'm not sure if we have anything that qualifies as "a campaign" but I will want to find out. Thank you for the heads-up. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Byron Thorson Sent: November-05-12 4:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... Hi guys, at our last meeting you asked if anyone would be able to get their hands on roughly 150 lanyards for our name tags. My wife works at Mohawk College so I asked her to ask around her contacts. The reply I just got was nothing short of amazing (if we qualify). Not only would we be able to get lanyards, but I bet we could boost our ranks and or bring in review. I hope you are as excited about this as I am, but before I get too carried away I'll post the information. Do you know of a not-for-profit or charitable organization requiring advertising, marketing and public relations assistance? If so, Mohawk College has a new facility that can help. The Agency The Agency is a new learning initiative within the McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College. It has been created as a dynamic "Living Lab" environment, enabling students enrolled in a variety of marketing communications programs the opportunity to work collaboratively on real campaigns for non-profit groups. Student teams work under faculty supervision as an integrated component of their curriculum and are graded. Campaigns are delivered free of charge, except for any relevant outside supplier or media costs. The Agency is now accepting submissions from area not-for-profits. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 30, 2012. If you know of a non-profit group in need of help, please contact theagency at mohawkcollege.ca or call Agency Manager Joseph Duda at extension 4188. Click below for more information and the Request For Proposal (RFP) form. If you have any questions, please contact The Agency at theagency at mohawkcollege.ca http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/the-agency/call-for-submissions.html I really hope this will work for us, Sincerely; Byron Thorson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From atacamandy at me.com Tue Nov 6 05:37:58 2012 From: atacamandy at me.com (Andrew Blanchard) Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:37:58 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Trip to Mars Message-ID: Here is a link to the lander video from NASA. I thought it was worth sharing http://www.youtube.com/embed/XRCIzZHpFtY?rel=0 Andy Blanchard 905-465-2031H 905-847-7777B -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Message-ID: I'd like to correct a statement that was made at the last General meeting. Someone on the Board said that the key fee was collected to pay for the cost of re-keying the locks. In fact, this has not been the case for quite a few years as Mark Kaye has donated a considerable amount of time and effort, often on very short notice, to ensure that the locks are in good working order. He has also responded very quickly to requests to re-key the locks when the Board has requested it. As a volunteer-run organization, we rely on the goodwill of so many of our members who donate time, effort and materials without a thought for any recompense, and I think that these efforts should be recognized when possible. The key fee is used to help offset the cost of the observatory and helps to pay for insurance, electricity, snow removal, and other maintenance activities and costs. 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Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today Will From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) , There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Is there a senior's discount for quantity? ;-D thanks Eric Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: will gray To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 7:02 AM Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders/observers handbook Hi Hamilton Centre Members, I have received numerous orders fro calendars and will be sending off the order. Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today Will ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ , There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. 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URL: From colemanleggitt at gmail.com Fri Nov 9 10:22:49 2012 From: colemanleggitt at gmail.com (Sue and Bill) Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 10:22:49 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders/observers handbook In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, , , Message-ID: Will, I'll take one calendar please. Just need to find a place of honour for it. Regards, Bill Leggitt On 2012-11-09, at 7:02 AM, will gray wrote: > Hi Hamilton Centre Members, > > I have received numerous orders fro calendars and will be sending off the order. Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) > Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today > > Will > > > > From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 > Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders > > Hi Hamilton centre Members, > > If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. > > Regards, > > > Will Gray > (treasurer) > > , > > > > > > There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. > > The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. > > The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. > > Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andrew Blanchard" > To: > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM > Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > > > Great News > > > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. 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I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it's annually. I didn't register to buy/sell on the site. Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 145 bytes Desc: not available URL: From gary at bendun.net Sun Nov 11 12:39:49 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:39:49 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> Message-ID: <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> It's now an annual fee that they started to "phase in" a few months ago. The "phase in" was a lottery draw of birth month. Lucky me, mine was drawn first! Gary Bennett Sent from my iPhone On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote: > > Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. > > Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Sun Nov 11 15:05:00 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:05:00 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> Message-ID: I've never paid, I can see the prices, and my login works. Roger From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Bennett Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:40 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Cc: Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee It's now an annual fee that they started to "phase in" a few months ago. The "phase in" was a lottery draw of birth month. Lucky me, mine was drawn first!   Gary Bennett Sent from my iPhone On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote:  Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. Rick _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From a.e at cogeco.ca Sun Nov 11 16:06:01 2012 From: a.e at cogeco.ca (Al Ernest) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:06:01 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Scout Night Tuesday November 13, 2012 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <61EDA896034143DFB340579EB9BEE2AE@AlPC> Thanks for trying to maske this happen this week Gary - We can wait until Monday at 7 pm to make the call on whether to reschedule or not. Just let me know. Regards, Al Ernest, 1st Carlisle Scouts (905) 689-9466 ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Colwell To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 8:16 AM Subject: RASC Hamilton Scout Night Tuesday November 13, 2012 Hello all The club is hosting a Special night for the Carlisle Scout troop on Tuesday November 13, 2012 from 19:00 - 21:30. Unfortunately I have a dress rehearsal for a concert the following evening and I cannot attend. The evening will consist of a presentation for the scouts to help them achieve their astronomy patch ( I have the presentation and can forward it to anyone who wishes to present it) , a tour of the observatory as well, if it is clear.a look through the club telescope. If anyone would like to volunteer for this night, please email me back at supergiant2003 at hotmail.com If there are any outreach committee members that can step forward to help that would be greatly appreciated Clear Skies Gary Colwell Outreach Director Hamilton RASC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From atacamandy at gmail.com Sun Nov 11 19:36:00 2012 From: atacamandy at gmail.com (Andy Blanchard) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:36:00 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> Message-ID: <70B1EC58-B5F8-48C2-964A-02C60EDC93C7@gmail.com> Yes Rick they did this to me as well. Clearly they are getting very aggressive and no doubt it will cost them customers. Andy Andy Blanchard 905-465-2031H 905-847-7777B On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote: > > Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. > > Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Roger Hill Sent: November-14-12 3:33 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight As per the topic from the last general meeting: Radio Telescopes! -----Original Message----- From: announce-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 14/11/2012 3:22 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight Stargazing Night is CANCELLED. The weather Gods have conspired against us and the latest forecast shows cloudy. Someday we'll invent a telescope that can penetrate cloud! The weekend forecast looks promising, so if any of you are planning to be at the observatory, send out an announcement (astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca) and invite others to join you! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce list" and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca From rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca Thu Nov 15 20:40:30 2012 From: rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca (Rick) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:40:30 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton KWIQ Autoguider Message-ID: <38EB808AE3144F6BB7EA1A9814CBFEAC@rickc1e4a6706e> I haven't used my autoguider since March and cannot remember under the camera button on PHD which one I need to select. Can anyone help? Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 145 bytes Desc: not available URL: From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sat Nov 17 20:15:39 2012 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:15:39 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Observatory Tonight In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> Yes, Rick, disappointing - was thinking of joining you down there. But its soupy fog and the thin sliver of moon looks pretty fuzzy. Perhaps tomorrow? Good luck, Colin From rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca Sat Nov 17 21:00:37 2012 From: rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca (Rick) Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:00:37 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Observatory Tonight In-Reply-To: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> Message-ID: Hi Colin, Now that you mention it, the moon did look soupy on the way. Not sure about tomorrow though, having supper with the out-laws. Rick -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 8:16 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Observatory Tonight Yes, Rick, disappointing - was thinking of joining you down there. But its soupy fog and the thin sliver of moon looks pretty fuzzy. Perhaps tomorrow? Good luck, Colin _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Nov 18 10:42:47 2012 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:42:47 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available In-Reply-To: References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> Message-ID: <64e3aa$anm95i@fipsb01.cogeco.net> I have a piggyback bracket for a Meade 7" MAK / 8" SCT. It's worth about $40 or so. It would fit the club's 8" LX200. So... someone has that scope out on loan I think. Perhaps at an upcoming meeting or visit to the observatory, I can pass this along - call it a "donation". Then people can mount a camera on top of the scope and take wide-field photos. That would be pretty sweet. Let me know, Colin From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Sun Nov 18 12:23:16 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:23:16 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> <64e3aa$anm95i@fipsb01.cogeco.net> Message-ID: It would... For anyone thinking of getting into astrophotography, the single best way is to do piggyback work. After all, you already have a camera and a lens. You just need to keep the exposures short and stack them. The mount you use does not have to be perfect (or cost a lot). Your polar alignment does not have to be perfect and you don't need an autoguider. If you get a cheap intervalometer via eBay, you don't need a laptop. Post exposure processing is no different, but the raw data is so much easier to collect. As your experience increases, use longer and longer focal lengths, either large telephotos, or small telescopes. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca on behalf of Colin Haig Sent: Sun 18/11/2012 10:42 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available I have a piggyback bracket for a Meade 7" MAK / 8" SCT. It's worth about $40 or so. It would fit the club's 8" LX200. So... someone has that scope out on loan I think. Perhaps at an upcoming meeting or visit to the observatory, I can pass this along - call it a "donation". Then people can mount a camera on top of the scope and take wide-field photos. That would be pretty sweet. 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Not sure what the Werner (Or Lunar) X is? Then check out Dave's article in the RASC Journal for April, 2007, starting on page 51: http://www.rasc.ca/sites/default/files/jrasc2007-04-hr.pdf I'd appreciate any pictures anybody gets, and I'll put them in Orbit. Roger Hill -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3008 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ncacharya at hotmail.com Thu Nov 22 11:25:01 2012 From: ncacharya at hotmail.com (Naren Acharya) Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:25:01 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! In-Reply-To: <018501cdc76f$b7af03d0$270d0b70$@net> References: <018501cdc76f$b7af03d0$270d0b70$@net> Message-ID: Hi Gary I am Naren, Ishan's dad. Ishan is interested to come down today. Hoping a nice chance to meet you all. So just wanted info - where and how long, so that we can prepare accordingly. Anything else to be prepared for Ishan? Thanks Naren From: Gary Bennett Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:38 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Everyone, This Thursday @ 7:30 is Astrophotography Night at the Observatory. If it's clear we will do some practice imaging. If it's cloudy we will demonstrate image processing using some images that Gary Colwell shot last weekend. Even if you haven't been bitten by the astrophotography bug (yet) you are certain to find the evening quite fascinating. Unlike visual observing, the camera can see the colours that your night vision is unable to reveal! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce" list and is a 1-way email. 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Directions to the observatory: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?page_id=20 There is a street # on a post right beside the driveway: 576 Concession 7E Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Naren Acharya Sent: November-22-12 11:25 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Gary I am Naren, Ishan's dad. Ishan is interested to come down today. Hoping a nice chance to meet you all. So just wanted info - where and how long, so that we can prepare accordingly. Anything else to be prepared for Ishan? Thanks Naren From: Gary Bennett Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:38 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Everyone, This Thursday @ 7:30 is Astrophotography Night at the Observatory. If it's clear we will do some practice imaging. If it's cloudy we will demonstrate image processing using some images that Gary Colwell shot last weekend. Even if you haven't been bitten by the astrophotography bug (yet) you are certain to find the evening quite fascinating. Unlike visual observing, the camera can see the colours that your night vision is unable to reveal! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce" list and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca _____ _______________________________________________ Announce mailing list Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Need to free up the shelf space. If interested, let me know. Cheers Colin From rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca Tue Nov 27 21:09:07 2012 From: rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca (Rick) Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:09:07 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Sky & Telescopes available In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <724DF22FD7DC4A04BF30CACEB2C6B117@rickc1e4a6706e> Hi Colin, I would be interested in the issue that discussed the AstroTech106 telescope. I think it was in 2009. Rick -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:04 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Sky & Telescopes available Anyone interested in back issues of Sky & Telescope magazine? I have pretty much all of 1998-2009 available in great condition. Need to free up the shelf space. If interested, let me know. Cheers Colin _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From rjshields at sympatico.ca Thu Nov 29 12:59:12 2012 From: rjshields at sympatico.ca (Ron Shields) Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:59:12 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fw: Tickets First - Shatner's World all remaining seats only $15 Message-ID: Tickets First - Shatner's World all remaining seats only $15F.Y.I.. 24 Hour Flash Sale of tickets to Shatner's World on Saturday Dec. 8th for 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows at Hamilton Place. Shows are being filmed. $15 per ticket. Ticket includes entry to pre-show party with "The Shat!". It may not be astronomy related, but I hear that this show is out of this world. Got a ticket myself. Enjoy! Ron Shields From: HECFI E-News Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:18 AM To: rjshields at sympatico.ca Subject: Tickets First - Shatner's World all remaining seats only $15 If this message is not displaying properly, please view the online version. FLASH SALE! ALL SEATS $15! 24 HOURS ONLY! Thursday, November 29th at 10am until Friday, November 30th at 10am password: SHATNER presents: * Tickets to the show include a coffee and donut party with William Shatner before the Show sponsored by Tim Hortons. Party for 2pm show is 12:30pm to 1:30pm Party for 8pm show is 6:30pm to 7:30pm Shoreline Recording Artist........ CHELSEA CRITES will be the band for the party. Entry permitted with show ticket! FOLLOW HECFI ON THESE WEBSITES Copyright © 2012 Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Incorporated This email was sent to you by HECFI, 10 MacNab Street South, Executive Offices, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y3. 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Cheers C From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Thu Nov 1 09:27:58 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:27:58 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The November, 2012 Orbit is Ready, and there's a meeting Tonight! References: <87AE0EFFC98AB54DAB28ADD1D7DEAD221C1267@gaea.aquilonia.orb> Message-ID: You can view this month's Orbit by going directly to: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/documents/orbit/orbnov12.pdf You can also go to http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/ , click on Orbit Newsletter and then choosing the issue you'd like to read. The latest one is always at the top. Tonights meeting looks like another good one, where we should all learn a lot. 7:30 pm start in Waterdown...check the web site for direction! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wgray2001 at hotmail.com Fri Nov 2 22:06:55 2012 From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com (will gray) Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, Message-ID: Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) From: rjshields at sympatico.ca To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory Hi Andy, Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I used to make sales calls in the area myself. Regards, Ron Shields DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit 164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Program. MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage passers-by and replace the pin. Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once Aircraft Hanger No. 6. There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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So if >you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I >will get the order in. > >Regards, > > >Will Gray >(treasurer) > > >---------- >From: rjshields at sympatico.ca >To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 >Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > >Hi Andy, > >Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight >accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift >on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during >the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty >of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I >used to make sales calls in the area myself. > >Regards, >Ron Shields > >DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: > >Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit >164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. >Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, >where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then >turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. > >Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot >Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the >Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side >of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well >marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the >R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War >British Commonwealth Air Training Program. > > > > >MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE > > >The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road >and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. >The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They >observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. > >The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior >RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still >locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is >ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the >gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white >sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the >clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and >drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage >passers-by and replace the pin. > >Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your >way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the >right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The >second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn >right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn >left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. > >During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the >No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on >which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once >Aircraft Hanger No. 6. > >There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby >heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. > >The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those >with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. > >The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, >41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their >telescope mount while it is still light. > >Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife >Management Area and surrounding area. > >https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Andrew Blanchard" <atacamandy at me.com> >To: <announce at hamiltonrasc.ca> >Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM >Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > > > Great News > > > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of > their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be > having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the > London Centre dark site. > > > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There > seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My > cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and > avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our > the transportation. 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URL: From rmoulder at sympatico.ca Sat Nov 3 09:10:10 2012 From: rmoulder at sympatico.ca (robert moulder) Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 13:10:10 +0000 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, , , Message-ID: I'd like 2 please. Thank you, Bob Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:39:37 -0400 To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca From: astronomer at cogeco.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Will - I need 2. Thanks Colin At 10:06 PM 2012-11-02, will gray wrote: Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) From: rjshields at sympatico.ca To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory Hi Andy, Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I used to make sales calls in the area myself. Regards, Ron Shields DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit 164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Program. MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage passers-by and replace the pin. Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once Aircraft Hanger No. 6. There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. 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The Agency The Agency is a new learning initiative within the McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College. It has been created as a dynamic "Living Lab" environment, enabling students enrolled in a variety of marketing communications programs the opportunity to work collaboratively on real campaigns for non-profit groups. Student teams work under faculty supervision as an integrated component of their curriculum and are graded. Campaigns are delivered free of charge, except for any relevant outside supplier or media costs. The Agency is now accepting submissions from area not-for-profits. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 30, 2012. If you know of a non-profit group in need of help, please contact theagency at mohawkcollege.ca or call Agency Manager Joseph Duda at extension 4188. Click below for more information and the Request For Proposal (RFP) form. If you have any questions, please contact The Agency at theagency at mohawkcollege.ca http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/the-agency/call-for-submissions.html I really hope this will work for us, Sincerely; Byron Thorson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Nov 5 17:11:57 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 17:11:57 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... In-Reply-To: <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Message-ID: <00b501cdbba2$93009f40$b901ddc0$@net> Hi Byron, This sounds very interesting. I'm not sure if we have anything that qualifies as "a campaign" but I will want to find out. Thank you for the heads-up. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Byron Thorson Sent: November-05-12 4:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... Hi guys, at our last meeting you asked if anyone would be able to get their hands on roughly 150 lanyards for our name tags. My wife works at Mohawk College so I asked her to ask around her contacts. The reply I just got was nothing short of amazing (if we qualify). Not only would we be able to get lanyards, but I bet we could boost our ranks and or bring in review. I hope you are as excited about this as I am, but before I get too carried away I'll post the information. Do you know of a not-for-profit or charitable organization requiring advertising, marketing and public relations assistance? If so, Mohawk College has a new facility that can help. The Agency The Agency is a new learning initiative within the McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College. It has been created as a dynamic "Living Lab" environment, enabling students enrolled in a variety of marketing communications programs the opportunity to work collaboratively on real campaigns for non-profit groups. Student teams work under faculty supervision as an integrated component of their curriculum and are graded. Campaigns are delivered free of charge, except for any relevant outside supplier or media costs. The Agency is now accepting submissions from area not-for-profits. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 30, 2012. If you know of a non-profit group in need of help, please contact theagency at mohawkcollege.ca or call Agency Manager Joseph Duda at extension 4188. Click below for more information and the Request For Proposal (RFP) form. 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References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Message-ID: I'd like to correct a statement that was made at the last General meeting. Someone on the Board said that the key fee was collected to pay for the cost of re-keying the locks. In fact, this has not been the case for quite a few years as Mark Kaye has donated a considerable amount of time and effort, often on very short notice, to ensure that the locks are in good working order. He has also responded very quickly to requests to re-key the locks when the Board has requested it. As a volunteer-run organization, we rely on the goodwill of so many of our members who donate time, effort and materials without a thought for any recompense, and I think that these efforts should be recognized when possible. The key fee is used to help offset the cost of the observatory and helps to pay for insurance, electricity, snow removal, and other maintenance activities and costs. 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Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today Will From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) , There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Is there a senior's discount for quantity? ;-D thanks Eric Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: will gray To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 7:02 AM Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders/observers handbook Hi Hamilton Centre Members, I have received numerous orders fro calendars and will be sending off the order. Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today Will ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ , There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From colemanleggitt at gmail.com Fri Nov 9 10:22:49 2012 From: colemanleggitt at gmail.com (Sue and Bill) Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 10:22:49 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders/observers handbook In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, , , Message-ID: Will, I'll take one calendar please. Just need to find a place of honour for it. Regards, Bill Leggitt On 2012-11-09, at 7:02 AM, will gray wrote: > Hi Hamilton Centre Members, > > I have received numerous orders fro calendars and will be sending off the order. Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) > Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today > > Will > > > > From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 > Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders > > Hi Hamilton centre Members, > > If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. > > Regards, > > > Will Gray > (treasurer) > > , > > > > > > There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. > > The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. > > The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. > > Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andrew Blanchard" > To: > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM > Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > > > Great News > > > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. 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I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it's annually. I didn't register to buy/sell on the site. Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 145 bytes Desc: not available URL: From gary at bendun.net Sun Nov 11 12:39:49 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:39:49 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> Message-ID: <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> It's now an annual fee that they started to "phase in" a few months ago. The "phase in" was a lottery draw of birth month. Lucky me, mine was drawn first! Gary Bennett Sent from my iPhone On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote: > > Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. > > Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Sun Nov 11 15:05:00 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:05:00 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> Message-ID: I've never paid, I can see the prices, and my login works. Roger From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Bennett Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:40 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Cc: Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee It's now an annual fee that they started to "phase in" a few months ago. The "phase in" was a lottery draw of birth month. Lucky me, mine was drawn first!   Gary Bennett Sent from my iPhone On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote:  Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. Rick _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From a.e at cogeco.ca Sun Nov 11 16:06:01 2012 From: a.e at cogeco.ca (Al Ernest) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:06:01 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Scout Night Tuesday November 13, 2012 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <61EDA896034143DFB340579EB9BEE2AE@AlPC> Thanks for trying to maske this happen this week Gary - We can wait until Monday at 7 pm to make the call on whether to reschedule or not. Just let me know. Regards, Al Ernest, 1st Carlisle Scouts (905) 689-9466 ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Colwell To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 8:16 AM Subject: RASC Hamilton Scout Night Tuesday November 13, 2012 Hello all The club is hosting a Special night for the Carlisle Scout troop on Tuesday November 13, 2012 from 19:00 - 21:30. Unfortunately I have a dress rehearsal for a concert the following evening and I cannot attend. The evening will consist of a presentation for the scouts to help them achieve their astronomy patch ( I have the presentation and can forward it to anyone who wishes to present it) , a tour of the observatory as well, if it is clear.a look through the club telescope. If anyone would like to volunteer for this night, please email me back at supergiant2003 at hotmail.com If there are any outreach committee members that can step forward to help that would be greatly appreciated Clear Skies Gary Colwell Outreach Director Hamilton RASC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From atacamandy at gmail.com Sun Nov 11 19:36:00 2012 From: atacamandy at gmail.com (Andy Blanchard) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:36:00 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> Message-ID: <70B1EC58-B5F8-48C2-964A-02C60EDC93C7@gmail.com> Yes Rick they did this to me as well. Clearly they are getting very aggressive and no doubt it will cost them customers. Andy Andy Blanchard 905-465-2031H 905-847-7777B On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote: > > Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. > > Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Wed Nov 14 15:33:05 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:33:05 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight References: <007201cdc2a5$c870f210$5952d630$@net> Message-ID: As per the topic from the last general meeting: Radio Telescopes! -----Original Message----- From: announce-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 14/11/2012 3:22 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight Stargazing Night is CANCELLED. The weather Gods have conspired against us and the latest forecast shows cloudy. Someday we'll invent a telescope that can penetrate cloud! The weekend forecast looks promising, so if any of you are planning to be at the observatory, send out an announcement (astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca) and invite others to join you! 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Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Roger Hill Sent: November-14-12 3:33 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight As per the topic from the last general meeting: Radio Telescopes! -----Original Message----- From: announce-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 14/11/2012 3:22 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight Stargazing Night is CANCELLED. The weather Gods have conspired against us and the latest forecast shows cloudy. Someday we'll invent a telescope that can penetrate cloud! The weekend forecast looks promising, so if any of you are planning to be at the observatory, send out an announcement (astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca) and invite others to join you! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce list" and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca From rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca Thu Nov 15 20:40:30 2012 From: rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca (Rick) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:40:30 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton KWIQ Autoguider Message-ID: <38EB808AE3144F6BB7EA1A9814CBFEAC@rickc1e4a6706e> I haven't used my autoguider since March and cannot remember under the camera button on PHD which one I need to select. Can anyone help? Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Rick -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 8:16 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Observatory Tonight Yes, Rick, disappointing - was thinking of joining you down there. But its soupy fog and the thin sliver of moon looks pretty fuzzy. Perhaps tomorrow? Good luck, Colin _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Nov 18 10:42:47 2012 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:42:47 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available In-Reply-To: References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> Message-ID: <64e3aa$anm95i@fipsb01.cogeco.net> I have a piggyback bracket for a Meade 7" MAK / 8" SCT. It's worth about $40 or so. It would fit the club's 8" LX200. So... someone has that scope out on loan I think. Perhaps at an upcoming meeting or visit to the observatory, I can pass this along - call it a "donation". Then people can mount a camera on top of the scope and take wide-field photos. That would be pretty sweet. Let me know, Colin From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Sun Nov 18 12:23:16 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:23:16 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> <64e3aa$anm95i@fipsb01.cogeco.net> Message-ID: It would... For anyone thinking of getting into astrophotography, the single best way is to do piggyback work. After all, you already have a camera and a lens. You just need to keep the exposures short and stack them. The mount you use does not have to be perfect (or cost a lot). Your polar alignment does not have to be perfect and you don't need an autoguider. If you get a cheap intervalometer via eBay, you don't need a laptop. Post exposure processing is no different, but the raw data is so much easier to collect. As your experience increases, use longer and longer focal lengths, either large telephotos, or small telescopes. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca on behalf of Colin Haig Sent: Sun 18/11/2012 10:42 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available I have a piggyback bracket for a Meade 7" MAK / 8" SCT. It's worth about $40 or so. It would fit the club's 8" LX200. So... someone has that scope out on loan I think. Perhaps at an upcoming meeting or visit to the observatory, I can pass this along - call it a "donation". Then people can mount a camera on top of the scope and take wide-field photos. That would be pretty sweet. 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Not sure what the Werner (Or Lunar) X is? Then check out Dave's article in the RASC Journal for April, 2007, starting on page 51: http://www.rasc.ca/sites/default/files/jrasc2007-04-hr.pdf I'd appreciate any pictures anybody gets, and I'll put them in Orbit. Roger Hill -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3008 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ncacharya at hotmail.com Thu Nov 22 11:25:01 2012 From: ncacharya at hotmail.com (Naren Acharya) Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:25:01 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! In-Reply-To: <018501cdc76f$b7af03d0$270d0b70$@net> References: <018501cdc76f$b7af03d0$270d0b70$@net> Message-ID: Hi Gary I am Naren, Ishan's dad. Ishan is interested to come down today. Hoping a nice chance to meet you all. So just wanted info - where and how long, so that we can prepare accordingly. Anything else to be prepared for Ishan? Thanks Naren From: Gary Bennett Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:38 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Everyone, This Thursday @ 7:30 is Astrophotography Night at the Observatory. If it's clear we will do some practice imaging. If it's cloudy we will demonstrate image processing using some images that Gary Colwell shot last weekend. Even if you haven't been bitten by the astrophotography bug (yet) you are certain to find the evening quite fascinating. Unlike visual observing, the camera can see the colours that your night vision is unable to reveal! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce" list and is a 1-way email. 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Directions to the observatory: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?page_id=20 There is a street # on a post right beside the driveway: 576 Concession 7E Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Naren Acharya Sent: November-22-12 11:25 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Gary I am Naren, Ishan's dad. Ishan is interested to come down today. Hoping a nice chance to meet you all. So just wanted info - where and how long, so that we can prepare accordingly. Anything else to be prepared for Ishan? Thanks Naren From: Gary Bennett Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:38 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Everyone, This Thursday @ 7:30 is Astrophotography Night at the Observatory. If it's clear we will do some practice imaging. If it's cloudy we will demonstrate image processing using some images that Gary Colwell shot last weekend. Even if you haven't been bitten by the astrophotography bug (yet) you are certain to find the evening quite fascinating. Unlike visual observing, the camera can see the colours that your night vision is unable to reveal! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce" list and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca _____ _______________________________________________ Announce mailing list Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Need to free up the shelf space. If interested, let me know. Cheers Colin From rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca Tue Nov 27 21:09:07 2012 From: rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca (Rick) Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:09:07 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Sky & Telescopes available In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <724DF22FD7DC4A04BF30CACEB2C6B117@rickc1e4a6706e> Hi Colin, I would be interested in the issue that discussed the AstroTech106 telescope. I think it was in 2009. Rick -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:04 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Sky & Telescopes available Anyone interested in back issues of Sky & Telescope magazine? I have pretty much all of 1998-2009 available in great condition. Need to free up the shelf space. If interested, let me know. Cheers Colin _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From rjshields at sympatico.ca Thu Nov 29 12:59:12 2012 From: rjshields at sympatico.ca (Ron Shields) Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:59:12 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fw: Tickets First - Shatner's World all remaining seats only $15 Message-ID: Tickets First - Shatner's World all remaining seats only $15F.Y.I.. 24 Hour Flash Sale of tickets to Shatner's World on Saturday Dec. 8th for 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows at Hamilton Place. Shows are being filmed. $15 per ticket. Ticket includes entry to pre-show party with "The Shat!". It may not be astronomy related, but I hear that this show is out of this world. Got a ticket myself. Enjoy! Ron Shields From: HECFI E-News Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:18 AM To: rjshields at sympatico.ca Subject: Tickets First - Shatner's World all remaining seats only $15 If this message is not displaying properly, please view the online version. FLASH SALE! ALL SEATS $15! 24 HOURS ONLY! Thursday, November 29th at 10am until Friday, November 30th at 10am password: SHATNER presents: * Tickets to the show include a coffee and donut party with William Shatner before the Show sponsored by Tim Hortons. Party for 2pm show is 12:30pm to 1:30pm Party for 8pm show is 6:30pm to 7:30pm Shoreline Recording Artist........ CHELSEA CRITES will be the band for the party. Entry permitted with show ticket! FOLLOW HECFI ON THESE WEBSITES Copyright © 2012 Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Incorporated This email was sent to you by HECFI, 10 MacNab Street South, Executive Offices, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y3. 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Cheers C From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Thu Nov 1 09:27:58 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:27:58 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The November, 2012 Orbit is Ready, and there's a meeting Tonight! References: <87AE0EFFC98AB54DAB28ADD1D7DEAD221C1267@gaea.aquilonia.orb> Message-ID: You can view this month's Orbit by going directly to: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/documents/orbit/orbnov12.pdf You can also go to http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/ , click on Orbit Newsletter and then choosing the issue you'd like to read. The latest one is always at the top. Tonights meeting looks like another good one, where we should all learn a lot. 7:30 pm start in Waterdown...check the web site for direction! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wgray2001 at hotmail.com Fri Nov 2 22:06:55 2012 From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com (will gray) Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, Message-ID: Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) From: rjshields at sympatico.ca To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory Hi Andy, Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I used to make sales calls in the area myself. Regards, Ron Shields DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit 164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Program. MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage passers-by and replace the pin. Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once Aircraft Hanger No. 6. There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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So if >you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I >will get the order in. > >Regards, > > >Will Gray >(treasurer) > > >---------- >From: rjshields at sympatico.ca >To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 >Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > >Hi Andy, > >Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight >accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift >on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during >the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty >of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I >used to make sales calls in the area myself. > >Regards, >Ron Shields > >DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: > >Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit >164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. >Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, >where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then >turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. > >Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot >Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the >Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side >of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well >marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the >R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War >British Commonwealth Air Training Program. > > > > >MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE > > >The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road >and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. >The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They >observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. > >The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior >RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still >locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is >ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the >gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white >sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the >clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and >drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage >passers-by and replace the pin. > >Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your >way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the >right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The >second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn >right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn >left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. > >During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the >No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on >which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once >Aircraft Hanger No. 6. > >There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby >heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. > >The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those >with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. > >The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, >41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their >telescope mount while it is still light. > >Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife >Management Area and surrounding area. > >https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 > > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Andrew Blanchard" <atacamandy at me.com> >To: <announce at hamiltonrasc.ca> >Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM >Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > > > Great News > > > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of > their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be > having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the > London Centre dark site. > > > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There > seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My > cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and > avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our > the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > > > Andy Blanchard > > 905-465-2031H > > 905-847-7777B > > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Announce mailing list > > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > > >_______________________________________________ astronomers mailing >list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca > > >_______________________________________________ >astronomers mailing list >astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rmoulder at sympatico.ca Sat Nov 3 09:10:10 2012 From: rmoulder at sympatico.ca (robert moulder) Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2012 13:10:10 +0000 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders In-Reply-To: References: <88079047-AC77-4869-82BA-49A4D9FF2068@me.com>, , , Message-ID: I'd like 2 please. Thank you, Bob Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:39:37 -0400 To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca From: astronomer at cogeco.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Will - I need 2. Thanks Colin At 10:06 PM 2012-11-02, will gray wrote: Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) From: rjshields at sympatico.ca To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:32:45 -0400 Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory Hi Andy, Count me in. Since I work nights, I will not be needing overnight accommodation. Appreciate the offer, though. I finish my last shift on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. and will get my beauty sleep during the day. I will be driving back that night. Have taken the liberty of providing directions for the Fingal Observatory (see below). I used to make sales calls in the area myself. Regards, Ron Shields DIRECTIONS TO THE FINGAL DARK SKY SITE OBSERVATORY: Take the 401 westbound to Union Road or Elgin County Rd. 20 (Exit 164) and go south through Shedden to Fingal. Alternately, you can take Highway 4 (Exit 177) south to Talbotville, where you turn right onto Highway 3 and follow it to Shedden, then turn left onto Union Road (Elgin County Rd. 20) to Fingal. Turn right at Fingal onto Elgin County Rd. 16, also called Talbot Line and go 3.3 km. west of Fingal to the entrance road of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area, which is on the left (south) side of the road. The Fingal Wildlife Management Area entrance is well marked, also with the reference to the memorial plaque for the R.C.A.F. 4th Bombing and Gunnery School of the Second World War British Commonwealth Air Training Program. MAP OF THE FINGAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA DARK SKY SITE The Fingal Wildlife Management Area is half-way between Union Road and Iona Road on the south side, immediately under the "16" sign. The triangular road loop is where the old runaways used to be. They observe from the interior of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area. The entrance road is gated and will be unlocked by one of the senior RASC London Centre members. If you arrive when the gate is still locked, please do not block the entrance with your car. There is ample room in the parking lot to the left of the entrance. When the gate is unlocked, the entrance may also be marked with a small white sign: "RASC Observing". To gain access, remove the pin from the clasp, slowly swing the gate and hang it on the hook provided, and drive through. Return the gate to the closed position to discourage passers-by and replace the pin. Small retro-reflective RASC signs have been placed to direct your way to the observing pad. The first sign is located just to the right of the washrooms, and directs you to turn left (east). The second sign is just after the washroom, and directs you to turn right (south). Well down the trail, a third sign directs you to turn left (east) and follow the trail to the pad. During WWII, this area was a bustling air force training base, the No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, and the huge concrete pad, on which there is parking and for setting up telescopes, was once Aircraft Hanger No. 6. There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Byronthorson at cogeco.ca Mon Nov 5 16:13:27 2012 From: Byronthorson at cogeco.ca (Byron Thorson) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 16:13:27 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... In-Reply-To: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> Message-ID: <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Hi guys, at our last meeting you asked if anyone would be able to get their hands on roughly 150 lanyards for our name tags. My wife works at Mohawk College so I asked her to ask around her contacts. The reply I just got was nothing short of amazing (if we qualify). Not only would we be able to get lanyards, but I bet we could boost our ranks and or bring in review. I hope you are as excited about this as I am, but before I get too carried away I'll post the information. Do you know of a not-for-profit or charitable organization requiring advertising, marketing and public relations assistance? If so, Mohawk College has a new facility that can help. The Agency The Agency is a new learning initiative within the McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College. It has been created as a dynamic "Living Lab" environment, enabling students enrolled in a variety of marketing communications programs the opportunity to work collaboratively on real campaigns for non-profit groups. Student teams work under faculty supervision as an integrated component of their curriculum and are graded. Campaigns are delivered free of charge, except for any relevant outside supplier or media costs. The Agency is now accepting submissions from area not-for-profits. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 30, 2012. If you know of a non-profit group in need of help, please contact theagency at mohawkcollege.ca or call Agency Manager Joseph Duda at extension 4188. Click below for more information and the Request For Proposal (RFP) form. If you have any questions, please contact The Agency at theagency at mohawkcollege.ca http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/the-agency/call-for-submissions.html I really hope this will work for us, Sincerely; Byron Thorson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Nov 5 17:11:57 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 17:11:57 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... In-Reply-To: <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Message-ID: <00b501cdbba2$93009f40$b901ddc0$@net> Hi Byron, This sounds very interesting. I'm not sure if we have anything that qualifies as "a campaign" but I will want to find out. Thank you for the heads-up. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Byron Thorson Sent: November-05-12 4:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton jackpot! i hope... Hi guys, at our last meeting you asked if anyone would be able to get their hands on roughly 150 lanyards for our name tags. My wife works at Mohawk College so I asked her to ask around her contacts. The reply I just got was nothing short of amazing (if we qualify). Not only would we be able to get lanyards, but I bet we could boost our ranks and or bring in review. I hope you are as excited about this as I am, but before I get too carried away I'll post the information. Do you know of a not-for-profit or charitable organization requiring advertising, marketing and public relations assistance? If so, Mohawk College has a new facility that can help. The Agency The Agency is a new learning initiative within the McKeil School of Business at Mohawk College. It has been created as a dynamic "Living Lab" environment, enabling students enrolled in a variety of marketing communications programs the opportunity to work collaboratively on real campaigns for non-profit groups. Student teams work under faculty supervision as an integrated component of their curriculum and are graded. Campaigns are delivered free of charge, except for any relevant outside supplier or media costs. The Agency is now accepting submissions from area not-for-profits. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 30, 2012. If you know of a non-profit group in need of help, please contact theagency at mohawkcollege.ca or call Agency Manager Joseph Duda at extension 4188. Click below for more information and the Request For Proposal (RFP) form. If you have any questions, please contact The Agency at theagency at mohawkcollege.ca http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/the-agency/call-for-submissions.html I really hope this will work for us, Sincerely; Byron Thorson -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From atacamandy at me.com Tue Nov 6 05:37:58 2012 From: atacamandy at me.com (Andrew Blanchard) Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:37:58 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Trip to Mars Message-ID: Here is a link to the lander video from NASA. I thought it was worth sharing http://www.youtube.com/embed/XRCIzZHpFtY?rel=0 Andy Blanchard 905-465-2031H 905-847-7777B -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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References: <008501cdb558$8463e0a0$8d2ba1e0$@net> <01d701cdbb9a$662b3dc0$3281b940$@ca> Message-ID: I'd like to correct a statement that was made at the last General meeting. Someone on the Board said that the key fee was collected to pay for the cost of re-keying the locks. In fact, this has not been the case for quite a few years as Mark Kaye has donated a considerable amount of time and effort, often on very short notice, to ensure that the locks are in good working order. He has also responded very quickly to requests to re-key the locks when the Board has requested it. As a volunteer-run organization, we rely on the goodwill of so many of our members who donate time, effort and materials without a thought for any recompense, and I think that these efforts should be recognized when possible. The key fee is used to help offset the cost of the observatory and helps to pay for insurance, electricity, snow removal, and other maintenance activities and costs. 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Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today Will From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) , There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. Everyone is welcome. > > Andy Blanchard > 905-465-2031H > 905-847-7777B > atacamandy at gmail.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Announce mailing list > Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca > _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Is there a senior's discount for quantity? ;-D thanks Eric Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: will gray To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 7:02 AM Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders/observers handbook Hi Hamilton Centre Members, I have received numerous orders fro calendars and will be sending off the order. Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today Will ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders Hi Hamilton centre Members, If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. Regards, Will Gray (treasurer) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ , There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Blanchard" To: Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > Great News > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. 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Please let me know if anyone else would like to order calendars ($20 each) or perhaps another observers handbook ($35 after shipping and tax) > Deadline for this order is 4:00pm today > > Will > > > > From: wgray2001 at hotmail.com > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 22:06:55 -0400 > Subject: RASC Hamilton Calendar Orders > > Hi Hamilton centre Members, > > If you are interested in ordering a 2013 RASC calendar, let me know as I will send an order off by the end of next week. that is Friday November 9th 2012. The cost after shipping will be $20. So if you're interested please let me know how many you would like and I will get the order in. > > Regards, > > > Will Gray > (treasurer) > > , > > > > > > There is lots of room for scopes and parking. There is also a nearby heated warm-up room built by members of the London Centre. > > The pad is located at N42d 41.172m, W81d 19.6m (NAD84) for those with GPS receivers. There is a Geocache nearby called Dark Skies. > > The magnetic declination for this location is currently 8 degrees, 41 minutes West of true North, for anyone trying polar align their telescope mount while it is still light. > > Here is the link to the Google Maps map of the Fingal Wildlife Management Area and surrounding area. > > https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Fingal+conservation+area,+ON,+Canada&hl=en&sll=42.829653,-81.139183&sspn=0.213262,0.528374&hnear=Fingal+Conservation+Area,+Fingal+Line,+Elgin+County,+Ontario,+Canada&t=m&z=15 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andrew Blanchard" > To: > Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 9:15 PM > Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Finglewood Observatory > > > Great News > > > > The London RASC has invited our club to the grand opening of their new observatory, on Saturday October 21st 7pm. They will be having a BBQ and if the clouds cooperate observing. Fingle is the London Centre dark site. > > > > I have been there several times and the sky is wonderful. There seems to be some interest in putting this road trip together. My cottage is located near London and everyone who wants to attend and avoid the long drive home can stay at my place. > > > > If you are interested, please let me know and we will work our the transportation. 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I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it's annually. I didn't register to buy/sell on the site. Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 145 bytes Desc: not available URL: From gary at bendun.net Sun Nov 11 12:39:49 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:39:49 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> Message-ID: <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> It's now an annual fee that they started to "phase in" a few months ago. The "phase in" was a lottery draw of birth month. Lucky me, mine was drawn first! Gary Bennett Sent from my iPhone On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote: > > Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. > > Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Sun Nov 11 15:05:00 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 15:05:00 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> <2E0F358F-5F74-4F9D-9B5B-B1FBC6F9A5D9@bendun.net> Message-ID: I've never paid, I can see the prices, and my login works. Roger From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Bennett Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 12:40 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Cc: Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee It's now an annual fee that they started to "phase in" a few months ago. The "phase in" was a lottery draw of birth month. Lucky me, mine was drawn first!   Gary Bennett Sent from my iPhone On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote:  Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. Rick _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From a.e at cogeco.ca Sun Nov 11 16:06:01 2012 From: a.e at cogeco.ca (Al Ernest) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:06:01 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Scout Night Tuesday November 13, 2012 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <61EDA896034143DFB340579EB9BEE2AE@AlPC> Thanks for trying to maske this happen this week Gary - We can wait until Monday at 7 pm to make the call on whether to reschedule or not. Just let me know. Regards, Al Ernest, 1st Carlisle Scouts (905) 689-9466 ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary Colwell To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 8:16 AM Subject: RASC Hamilton Scout Night Tuesday November 13, 2012 Hello all The club is hosting a Special night for the Carlisle Scout troop on Tuesday November 13, 2012 from 19:00 - 21:30. Unfortunately I have a dress rehearsal for a concert the following evening and I cannot attend. The evening will consist of a presentation for the scouts to help them achieve their astronomy patch ( I have the presentation and can forward it to anyone who wishes to present it) , a tour of the observatory as well, if it is clear.a look through the club telescope. If anyone would like to volunteer for this night, please email me back at supergiant2003 at hotmail.com If there are any outreach committee members that can step forward to help that would be greatly appreciated Clear Skies Gary Colwell Outreach Director Hamilton RASC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From atacamandy at gmail.com Sun Nov 11 19:36:00 2012 From: atacamandy at gmail.com (Andy Blanchard) Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:36:00 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Astromart Fee In-Reply-To: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> References: <285C626E0A374B009349375B6924B786@rickc1e4a6706e> Message-ID: <70B1EC58-B5F8-48C2-964A-02C60EDC93C7@gmail.com> Yes Rick they did this to me as well. Clearly they are getting very aggressive and no doubt it will cost them customers. Andy Andy Blanchard 905-465-2031H 905-847-7777B On 2012-11-11, at 9:48 AM, "Rick" wrote: > > Whilst attempting to log onto the Astromart site I was informed my account had expired. I thought it was a one-time set up fee of $15, now apparently it’s annually. I didn’t register to buy/sell on the site. > > Has anyone else experienced this issue, I can continue without the annual fee but cannot see the main details if interested in an item as you have to be logged in. > > Rick > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Roger Hill Sent: November-14-12 3:33 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight As per the topic from the last general meeting: Radio Telescopes! -----Original Message----- From: announce-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 14/11/2012 3:22 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Stargazing Night CANCELLED fortonight Stargazing Night is CANCELLED. The weather Gods have conspired against us and the latest forecast shows cloudy. Someday we'll invent a telescope that can penetrate cloud! The weekend forecast looks promising, so if any of you are planning to be at the observatory, send out an announcement (astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca) and invite others to join you! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce list" and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca From rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca Thu Nov 15 20:40:30 2012 From: rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca (Rick) Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:40:30 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton KWIQ Autoguider Message-ID: <38EB808AE3144F6BB7EA1A9814CBFEAC@rickc1e4a6706e> I haven't used my autoguider since March and cannot remember under the camera button on PHD which one I need to select. Can anyone help? Rick -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Rick -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 8:16 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Observatory Tonight Yes, Rick, disappointing - was thinking of joining you down there. But its soupy fog and the thin sliver of moon looks pretty fuzzy. Perhaps tomorrow? Good luck, Colin _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Nov 18 10:42:47 2012 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:42:47 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available In-Reply-To: References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> Message-ID: <64e3aa$anm95i@fipsb01.cogeco.net> I have a piggyback bracket for a Meade 7" MAK / 8" SCT. It's worth about $40 or so. It would fit the club's 8" LX200. So... someone has that scope out on loan I think. Perhaps at an upcoming meeting or visit to the observatory, I can pass this along - call it a "donation". Then people can mount a camera on top of the scope and take wide-field photos. That would be pretty sweet. Let me know, Colin From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Sun Nov 18 12:23:16 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:23:16 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> <64e3aa$anm95i@fipsb01.cogeco.net> Message-ID: It would... For anyone thinking of getting into astrophotography, the single best way is to do piggyback work. After all, you already have a camera and a lens. You just need to keep the exposures short and stack them. The mount you use does not have to be perfect (or cost a lot). Your polar alignment does not have to be perfect and you don't need an autoguider. If you get a cheap intervalometer via eBay, you don't need a laptop. Post exposure processing is no different, but the raw data is so much easier to collect. As your experience increases, use longer and longer focal lengths, either large telephotos, or small telescopes. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca on behalf of Colin Haig Sent: Sun 18/11/2012 10:42 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Piggyback bracket for 8" LX200 available I have a piggyback bracket for a Meade 7" MAK / 8" SCT. It's worth about $40 or so. It would fit the club's 8" LX200. So... someone has that scope out on loan I think. Perhaps at an upcoming meeting or visit to the observatory, I can pass this along - call it a "donation". Then people can mount a camera on top of the scope and take wide-field photos. That would be pretty sweet. Let me know, Colin _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3575 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Sun Nov 18 12:52:30 2012 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 12:52:30 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Werner X visible Tuesday evening... References: <0b864d$an1bro@fipsb03.cogeco.net> <64e3aa$anm95i@fipsb01.cogeco.net> Message-ID: Thos who enjoy looking at the Moon should get their telescopes out on Tuesday evening. The 2012 RASC Observers Calendar says that the Werner X will be nicely visible for most of North America. Dave Chapman, of the Halifax Centre believes that it will peak about 20:30 EST, so if you want to see it develop, start watching after about 7pm, or so. Not sure what the Werner (Or Lunar) X is? Then check out Dave's article in the RASC Journal for April, 2007, starting on page 51: http://www.rasc.ca/sites/default/files/jrasc2007-04-hr.pdf I'd appreciate any pictures anybody gets, and I'll put them in Orbit. Roger Hill -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3008 bytes Desc: not available URL: From ncacharya at hotmail.com Thu Nov 22 11:25:01 2012 From: ncacharya at hotmail.com (Naren Acharya) Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:25:01 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! In-Reply-To: <018501cdc76f$b7af03d0$270d0b70$@net> References: <018501cdc76f$b7af03d0$270d0b70$@net> Message-ID: Hi Gary I am Naren, Ishan's dad. Ishan is interested to come down today. Hoping a nice chance to meet you all. So just wanted info - where and how long, so that we can prepare accordingly. Anything else to be prepared for Ishan? Thanks Naren From: Gary Bennett Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:38 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Everyone, This Thursday @ 7:30 is Astrophotography Night at the Observatory. If it's clear we will do some practice imaging. If it's cloudy we will demonstrate image processing using some images that Gary Colwell shot last weekend. Even if you haven't been bitten by the astrophotography bug (yet) you are certain to find the evening quite fascinating. Unlike visual observing, the camera can see the colours that your night vision is unable to reveal! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce" list and is a 1-way email. 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Directions to the observatory: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?page_id=20 There is a street # on a post right beside the driveway: 576 Concession 7E Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Naren Acharya Sent: November-22-12 11:25 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton [ Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Gary I am Naren, Ishan's dad. Ishan is interested to come down today. Hoping a nice chance to meet you all. So just wanted info - where and how long, so that we can prepare accordingly. Anything else to be prepared for Ishan? Thanks Naren From: Gary Bennett Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:38 PM To: announce at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Astrophotography Night thisThursday Nov 22 7:30 - Rain or Shine! Hi Everyone, This Thursday @ 7:30 is Astrophotography Night at the Observatory. If it's clear we will do some practice imaging. If it's cloudy we will demonstrate image processing using some images that Gary Colwell shot last weekend. Even if you haven't been bitten by the astrophotography bug (yet) you are certain to find the evening quite fascinating. Unlike visual observing, the camera can see the colours that your night vision is unable to reveal! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This email is coming to you by way of our "announce" list and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca _____ _______________________________________________ Announce mailing list Announce at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/announce_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Need to free up the shelf space. If interested, let me know. Cheers Colin From rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca Tue Nov 27 21:09:07 2012 From: rcudmore1 at cogeco.ca (Rick) Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:09:07 -0500 Subject: RASC Hamilton Sky & Telescopes available In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <724DF22FD7DC4A04BF30CACEB2C6B117@rickc1e4a6706e> Hi Colin, I would be interested in the issue that discussed the AstroTech106 telescope. I think it was in 2009. Rick -----Original Message----- From: astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:04 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Sky & Telescopes available Anyone interested in back issues of Sky & Telescope magazine? I have pretty much all of 1998-2009 available in great condition. Need to free up the shelf space. If interested, let me know. 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