From suzoncochrane at gmail.com Tue Sep 2 18:37:05 2014 From: suzoncochrane at gmail.com (Sue Cochrane) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2014 18:37:05 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton change of email address Message-ID: when I setup an account for my daughter for her birthday I used my gmail account. I would prefer all the correspondence to now go to her email directly. Please change from suzoncochrane at gmail.com to mirandacochrane4 at gmail.com Thank you so much Sue -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Gary.Colwell at aero.bombardier.com Wed Sep 3 09:10:35 2014 From: Gary.Colwell at aero.bombardier.com (Gary Colwell) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 13:10:35 +0000 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> Hello Steve, I can help with that…as I am sure others would be as well…..will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting…. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don’t know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade – mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to “get back in”. I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests … what I would really like to do is: • Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) • Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) • I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th … I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do – member that you would suggest? … any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown … and I would buy dinner for the advisors! ☺ … cheers … and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is…almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)….and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings…and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a “catchup” on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer…any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing…drop me an email at the one below or… supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas…and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board…please email me with your suggestion…and don’t be shy…nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event – The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event….we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes…Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! [Description: logo] Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From gary at bendun.net Wed Sep 3 09:21:26 2014 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 09:21:26 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> Message-ID: <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that…as I am sure others would be as well…..will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting…. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don’t know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade – mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to “get back in”. I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests … what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th … I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do – member that you would suggest? … any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown … and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J … cheers … and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is…almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)….and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings…and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a “catchup” on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer…any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing…drop me an email at the one below or… supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas…and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board…please email me with your suggestion…and don’t be shy…nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event – The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event….we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes…Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Wed Sep 3 12:13:44 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 12:13:44 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> Message-ID: I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From jpipitone at cogeco.ca Wed Sep 3 13:53:57 2014 From: jpipitone at cogeco.ca (joe) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 13:53:57 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> Message-ID: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season!Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Wed Sep 3 14:37:06 2014 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 14:37:06 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> Message-ID: <058a01cfc7a6$10c46a40$324d3ec0$@net> Good advice is in abundance! The best advice is to start with REALLY short focal length. 500mm or less. Some of our members have just that and you’ll want to “hang-out” with them before taking the plunge. Once you are ready, the mount (equatorial is the only option) is the most important item and the camera is the least important. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of joe Sent: September-03-14 1:54 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! 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URL: From edmizzi.mizzi at gmail.com Wed Sep 3 19:02:09 2014 From: edmizzi.mizzi at gmail.com (Ed Gmail) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 19:02:09 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> Message-ID: <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Hello Steve Sawyer, I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. Ed Mizzi Waterdown, ON Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: > > Hi Steve Sawyer, > > I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. > > Joe Pipitone > > From: Roger Hill > Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. > > Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. > > If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett > Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I will make you a shopping list. > > > > Gary Bennett > > > > http://bendun.net/ > > http://photos.bendun.net/ > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello Steve, > > I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. > > See you there!!!Gary > > > > From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM > To: Gary Colwell > Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Steve Sawyer > > Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hi Gary, > > > > I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". > > > > I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: > > · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) > > · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) > > · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. > > > > This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. > > > > I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated > > > > I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J > > > > . cheers . and thanks > > > > s t e v e s a w y e r > > 905|690|7631 ... home > > 647|274|6604 ... cell > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello All, > > > > Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! > > Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) > > > > Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! > > > > Also, a special announcement! > > Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. > > Mark > > Westfield Star Party > > Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 > > Westfield Heritage Village > > > > Westfield Star Party > > Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. > > > > If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! > > Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! > > See you all soon!!! > > > > > > Description: logo > > > > Gary Colwell > > President - HamiltonRASC > > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 sandeepmsu at hotmail.com Sat Sep 6 21:16:26 2014 From: sandeepmsu at hotmail.com (sandeep patel) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 01:16:26 +0000 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory In-Reply-To: References: <0a1201cf92ee$0e3cefa0$2ab6cee0$@net>, <012b01cf9afd$684290b0$38c7b210$@cogeco.ca>, Message-ID: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? thanks Sandeep From: atacamandy at hotmail.ca Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 19:23:22 -0400 To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory CGEPro Colin Have a great day Andy Blanchard289-337-6766H905-847-7777B905-330-5626C On Jul 8, 2014, at 6:39 PM, "Colin Haig" wrote: So, you guys got a new scope up there – what mount did you get for it? From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Bennett Sent: June 28, 2014 12:29 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory I will be heading out to the observatory tonight and would love some company! I plan to give our new Celestron 14” Edge HD and mount a good workout! I will be there well before dark to do some prep-work to get it ready for the MallinCAM that will be arriving any day now. Join me if you can! (bring a coat and anti-bug juice). 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URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Sat Sep 6 22:01:29 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2014 22:01:29 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory In-Reply-To: References: <0a1201cf92ee$0e3cefa0$2ab6cee0$@net>, <012b01cf9afd$684290b0$38c7b210$@cogeco.ca>, Message-ID: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: > Hi Andy, > I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing > as well as renew my yearly membership. > When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Sep 7 07:47:43 2014 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 07:47:43 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? Message-ID: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I'll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Sep 7 10:35:50 2014 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 10:35:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> I'll be back at the site, likely around 1:30ish. If you go - don't use the gas - it isn't mixed yet! Forgot to buy 2stroke oil for the lawnmore/weedwacker - will be picking that up soon. Someone has broken the gate - they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It's sort of sitting on the ground a good 2' high. The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up - someone has tampered with the top lock. The bottom one is broken - cylinder rotates, won't engage to lock it. Cheers Colin From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: September 7, 2014 7:48 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I'll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From davedev777 at gmail.com Sun Sep 7 11:19:33 2014 From: davedev777 at gmail.com (Dave Dev) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 11:19:33 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <40381115-9276-4B15-BE0A-F1887C3064CD@gmail.com> That's terrible. Does it look like a break in ? Maybe some intoxicated dude ? Dave Dev > On Sep 7, 2014, at 10:35 AM, "Colin Haig" wrote: > > I’ll be back at the site, likely around 1:30ish. > If you go – don’t use the gas – it isn’t mixed yet! Forgot to buy 2stroke oil for the lawnmore/weedwacker – will be picking that up soon. > > Someone has broken the gate – they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It’s sort of sitting on the ground a good 2’ high. > > The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up – someone has tampered with the top lock. > The bottom one is broken – cylinder rotates, won’t engage to lock it. > > Cheers > Colin > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig > Sent: September 7, 2014 7:48 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? > > If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I’ll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Sun Sep 7 11:20:35 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 11:20:35 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: On 14-9-07 10:35, Colin Haig wrote: > Someone has broken the gate -- they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east > side. It's sort of sitting on the ground a good 2' high. Again? Sheesh. Someone nicely pulled the gates out of their moorings in the spring, but Andy had placed them back in, but unfortunately, it was impossible for him to set it all the way into place. > The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up -- someone > has tampered with the top lock. > > The bottom one is broken -- cylinder rotates, won't engage to lock it. > I am aware of the lock problems and I am going to replace all of the locks at some point soon. Unfortunately, I have had some family issues over the summer and I have not gotten around to it yet. But it is something I am working on fixing. Is there anything on the security cameras? I guess it is just too much to look at. The site does not seem to have enough club traffic at certain points of the year to keep on top of all of these goings on. It is a shame. I wish their was some way to better secure the site, but I cannot think of one. -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ve3hbj at gmail.com Sun Sep 7 12:40:21 2014 From: ve3hbj at gmail.com (Brian's) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 12:40:21 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> Hi there is the camera system on 24/7 or does it only record when there's changes in the picture? It might be an worthwhile investment to change it (if it's not already) to a motion sensing system. Brian Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2014, at 11:20, Mark Kaye wrote: > >> On 14-9-07 10:35, Colin Haig wrote: >> Someone has broken the gate – they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It’s sort of sitting on the ground a good 2’ high. > > Again? Sheesh. Someone nicely pulled the gates out of their moorings in the spring, but Andy had placed them back in, but unfortunately, it was impossible for him to set it all the way into place. > >> The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up – someone has tampered with the top lock. >> The bottom one is broken – cylinder rotates, won’t engage to lock it. > > I am aware of the lock problems and I am going to replace all of the locks at some point soon. Unfortunately, I have had some family issues over the summer and I have not gotten around to it yet. But it is something I am working on fixing. Is there anything on the security cameras? I guess it is just too much to look at. The site does not seem to have enough club traffic at certain points of the year to keep on top of all of these goings on. It is a shame. I wish their was some way to better secure the site, but I cannot think of one. > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > 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 hotmail.ca Sun Sep 7 14:45:54 2014 From: atacamandy at hotmail.ca (Andy Blanchard) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 14:45:54 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory In-Reply-To: References: <0a1201cf92ee$0e3cefa0$2ab6cee0$@net> <012b01cf9afd$684290b0$38c7b210$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > 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 -------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Sep 7 20:44:59 2014 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 20:44:59 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> Message-ID: <00d401cfcafe$1eb86a60$5c293f20$@cogeco.ca> Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. Gate combo lock is on the chain. We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. 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Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. Gate combo lock is on the chain. We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. Cheers Colin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From davedev777 at gmail.com Mon Sep 8 11:19:02 2014 From: davedev777 at gmail.com (Dave Dev) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 11:19:02 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Message-ID: Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. Dave On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: > Hello Steve Sawyer, > > I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members > help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in > Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of > amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few > photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather > steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and > gratifying, no matter the quality. > However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be > nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any > manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. > So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the > equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents > worth. > > > Ed Mizzi > Waterdown, ON > > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: > > Hi Steve Sawyer, > > I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment > if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. > It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about > it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl > so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. > Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if > you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and > interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and > he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more > than happy to help as well. > > Joe Pipitone > > *From:* Roger Hill > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM > *To:* astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > *Subject:* Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 > to start dabbling in astrophotography. > > Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the > observatory. > > If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found > that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett > Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I will make you a shopping list. > > > > Gary Bennett > > > > http://bendun.net/ > > http://photos.bendun.net/ > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca > ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello Steve, > > I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy > to discuss this with you at the meeting.. > > See you there!!!Gary > > > > From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > ] > Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM > To: Gary Colwell > Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Steve Sawyer > > Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hi Gary, > > > > I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. > I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a > few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more > than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current > equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope > and I want to "get back in". > > > > I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I > would really like to do is: > > · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very > automatic (with go to and auto-set up) > > · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do > astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up > myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) > > · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. > > > > This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. > > > > I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering > if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice > about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated > > > > I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J > > > > . cheers . and thanks > > > > s t e v e s a w y e r > > 905|690|7631 ... home > > 647|274|6604 ... cell > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca > ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello All, > > > > Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in > just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we > have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! > > Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in > Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what > members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to > present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any > photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would > be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present > and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) > > > > Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage > you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like > some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the > board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me > with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! > > > > Also, a special announcement! > > Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a > star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. > > Mark > > Westfield Star Party > > Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 > > Westfield Heritage Village > > > > Westfield Star Party > > Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield > Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society > of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the > wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history > of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and > discover the world of modern astronomy. > > > > If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for > this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge > success. Let me know if you can come!!! > > Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and > Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! > > See you all soon!!! > > > > > > Description: logo > > > > Gary Colwell > > President - HamiltonRASC > > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > 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 bob.prociuk at gmail.com Mon Sep 8 11:51:48 2014 From: bob.prociuk at gmail.com (Bob Prociuk) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 11:51:48 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> Yea we could use another go at it. There are several 4 to 6 inch trees that are bent over badly and will probably come down with any snow load. I have a new chainsaw I've been itching to try out so if you organize anything let me know. Bob Prociuk Sent from my iPhone On 2014-09-08, at 10:59 AM, "supergiant2003 at hotmail.com" wrote: > Hey guys > Thanks so much for taking on this task...do we need another work party to make further improvements? > Gary > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Colin Haig > Date:09-07-2014 8:44 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? > > Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. > > We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! > > The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. > > Gate combo lock is on the chain. > > We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. > > > Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. > > The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. > > Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. > > > > I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. > > > > So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. > > It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. > > > > Cheers > > Colin > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 8 12:03:25 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 12:03:25 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> Message-ID: On 14-9-08 11:51, Bob Prociuk wrote: > I have a new chainsaw I've been itching to try out so if you organize > anything let me know. There is nothing like chainsaw therapy to set your path on the right course... -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Mon Sep 8 20:23:33 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 20:23:33 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Orbit for September In-Reply-To: <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> Message-ID: Our webmaster informed me that there is a problem with our web site. Since I wanted to get the September Orbit out to you without further delays, I have created a web site called HamiltonRASCNOVA.weebly.com. This is a free website service that allows you to easily and quickly create very rudimentary sites. I had thought to use this service to create information about materials, homework, certificates, etc for the NOVA course that will be starting in January. Instead, the first document that is on there is the September Orbit. Please feel free to download it. Once the main Centre website is fully functional again, I'll remove it. Until then, enjoy...and please accept my apologies for it being late. http://hamiltonrascnova.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/0/3/39033593/orbsep14.pdf Oh...and we already have people signed up for the NOVA course in January. Roger Hill Orbit Editor NOVA Instructor -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emizzi at cogeco.ca Mon Sep 8 21:20:52 2014 From: emizzi at cogeco.ca (Ed) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 21:20:52 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A18781F-A3B5-4D42-9023-4E15667CE0F7@cogeco.ca> Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: > > Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. > > Dave > > >> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: >> Hello Steve Sawyer, >> >> I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. >> However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. >> So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. >> >> >> Ed Mizzi >> Waterdown, ON >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: >>> >>> Hi Steve Sawyer, >>> >>> I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. >>> >>> Joe Pipitone >>> >>> From: Roger Hill >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. >>> >>> Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. >>> >>> If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. >>> >>> Roger >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett >>> Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I will make you a shopping list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Bennett >>> >>> >>> >>> http://bendun.net/ >>> >>> http://photos.bendun.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello Steve, >>> >>> I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. >>> >>> See you there!!!Gary >>> >>> >>> >>> From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM >>> To: Gary Colwell >>> Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Samsung Mobile >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> >>> From: Steve Sawyer >>> >>> Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) >>> >>> To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". >>> >>> >>> >>> I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: >>> >>> · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) >>> >>> · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) >>> >>> · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. >>> >>> >>> >>> This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated >>> >>> >>> >>> I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J >>> >>> >>> >>> . cheers . and thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> s t e v e s a w y e r >>> >>> 905|690|7631 ... home >>> >>> 647|274|6604 ... cell >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! >>> >>> Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, a special announcement! >>> >>> Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 >>> >>> Westfield Heritage Village >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! >>> >>> Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! >>> >>> See you all soon!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Description: logo >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. Dave On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: Hello Steve Sawyer, I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. Ed Mizzi Waterdown, ON Sent from my iPad On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! 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Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > >>> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >>> >>> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >>> Hi Andy, >>> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >>> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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Will Antony be there to help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >>>> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >>>> >>>> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >>>> Hi Andy, >>>> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >>>> When is the next public stargazing ? >>> >>> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Tue Sep 9 08:55:28 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 08:55:28 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... References: Message-ID: Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3991 bytes Desc: not available URL: From supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 9 09:36:49 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (supergiant2003 at hotmail.com) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 09:36:49 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... Message-ID: Tried it...says page not found? Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bscphm at gmail.com Tue Sep 9 09:42:56 2014 From: bscphm at gmail.com (Muhammad Basil Ahmad) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 09:42:56 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > Tried it...says page not found? > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Roger Hill > Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > Hi, Gary... > > click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the > current calendar, rather than going through the web site . > > Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been > changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject > line). > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > >
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: > > That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to > help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday > evening this week. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard > Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to > know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later > this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to > have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds > of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > > On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: > Hi Andy, > I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as > well as renew my yearly membership. > When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Tue Sep 9 13:18:44 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 13:18:44 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> Message-ID: OK, I went out to the site and looked at the locks. At first, they worked just fine for me, then I realized that the interior cross hole of the lock mechanism is so worn that the connection from the locking tumbler is spinning inside the cross. So it can work fine and at other times spin around inside the hole. I replaced some interior parts of the lock from spare bits I have in my collection of lock parts from over the years and it now works again. The problem with this is that the whole door locking system is getting worn out with age and I do not think that I will be able to make future repairs to the locks that work. We need new doors. The holes through the doors that the tumblers fit into are too far from the edge of the door to use conventional deadbolts. In order for me to put in a deadbolt, I would have to drill new holes. What does the board want to do? I could install new deadbolts in different positions and plug the old holes, it would not look great, that is for sure. We can replace the doors, which would not be a trivial expense. Anyway, we need to discuss this. It is not a pressing need right now. -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm From mmbk90 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 9 14:13:52 2014 From: mmbk90 at hotmail.com (Matthew Koehl) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 14:13:52 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query Message-ID: Hey RASC Hamilton ‎, Can I please be taken off the mailing list? Thank you. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. From: Ed Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 9:21 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Reply To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: > > Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. > > Dave > > >> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: >> Hello Steve Sawyer, >> >> I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. >> However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. >> So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. >> >> >> Ed Mizzi >> Waterdown, ON >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: >>> >>> Hi Steve Sawyer, >>> >>> I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. >>> >>> Joe Pipitone >>> >>> From: Roger Hill >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. >>> >>> Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. >>> >>> If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. >>> >>> Roger >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett >>> Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I will make you a shopping list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Bennett >>> >>> >>> >>> http://bendun.net/ >>> >>> http://photos.bendun.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello Steve, >>> >>> I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. >>> >>> See you there!!!Gary >>> >>> >>> >>> From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM >>> To: Gary Colwell >>> Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Samsung Mobile >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> >>> From: Steve Sawyer >>> >>> Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) >>> >>> To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". >>> >>> >>> >>> I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: >>> >>> · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) >>> >>> · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) >>> >>> · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. >>> >>> >>> >>> This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated >>> >>> >>> >>> I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J >>> >>> >>> >>> . cheers . and thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> s t e v e s a w y e r >>> >>> 905|690|7631 ... home >>> >>> 647|274|6604 ... cell >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! >>> >>> Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, a special announcement! >>> >>> Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 >>> >>> Westfield Heritage Village >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! >>> >>> Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! >>> >>> See you all soon!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Description: logo >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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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URL: From supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Wed Sep 24 20:51:02 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (Gary Colwell) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:51:02 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Message-ID: Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope..and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes..and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 27, 2014 to view through some of them.. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility.and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success..and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach..and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening...bring your scope.bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach.and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire.and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note .cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up.best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn't have cars back then!)) If you can join us.reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect. This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ..come out and be a part of this first time event.. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility.and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success..and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach..and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening...bring your scope.bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach.and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire.and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note .cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up.best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn't have cars back then!)) If you can join us.reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect. This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ..come out and be a part of this first time event.. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party
Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Cheers, David > On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: > > Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > Hello all, > Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! > As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. > Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. > > Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. > Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) > If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… > This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. > For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! > > Sincerely, > > > > > Gary Colwell > President - HamiltonRASC > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > 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 -------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From vumari at cogeco.ca Thu Sep 25 08:03:48 2014 From: vumari at cogeco.ca (MARK PICKETT) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:03:48 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party In-Reply-To: <71b0e3544de4a.5424047c@cgocable.ca> References: <71b0e3544de4a.5424047c@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: <71c0e1034e179.5423cc64@cgocable.ca> Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On 09/25/14, David Galbraith wrote: > > > > > > Thanks Gary, > > > I will do my best to attend, with at least one scope and a top hat. > > > Cheers, > > > David > > > > > > > > On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: > > > > > > > Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! > > > > > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > > Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM > > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > > Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello all, > > > > Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! > > > > As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. > > > > Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. > > > > > > > > Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. > > > > Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) > > > > If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… > > > > This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. > > > > For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! > > > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gary Colwell > > > > President - HamiltonRASC > > > > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > > > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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Cheers, Mark On 09/25/14, David Galbraith wrote: Thanks Gary, I will do my best to attend, with at least one scope and a top hat. Cheers, David On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all,Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance!As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them….Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in.Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!))If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect…This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event….For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary ColwellPresident - HamiltonRASCEmail president at hamiltonRASC.caPersonal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com _______________________________________________ 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 supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Thu Sep 25 09:34:50 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (supergiant2003 at hotmail.com) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:34:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party Message-ID: Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party
Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com _______________________________________________ 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 dr_d_a_galbraith at hotmail.com Fri Sep 26 18:43:50 2014 From: dr_d_a_galbraith at hotmail.com (David Galbraith) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:43:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry folks - this isn't going to work for me. I hope it's a great night out! Best wishes, David > On Sep 25, 2014, at 09:34, "supergiant2003 at hotmail.com" wrote: > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: MARK PICKETT > Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > Hi all, > > The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca > > You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. > > Cheers, > > Mark > > > >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: >>> >>> Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! >>> >>> As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. >>> >>> Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. >>> >>> Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) >>> >>> If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… >>> >>> This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. >>> >>> For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! >>> >>> >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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... 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Some who had a little previous observational experience were delighted to see the stars through a telescope again and to share their knowledge and stories with me. It was a great chance to talk up our Centre, too. Good to see how well you have been managing this outreach venture, Mark. Cudos for your expert demonstrations with the old Bell scope, - and lookin' good in the period costume too! All in all, the vintage telescope display in the building was really impressive and I'm pretty sure the public will remember and talk about what they have seen. The new 16" Celestron scope is absolutely mind-blowing and at public star parties is a real crowd-pleaser. Thanks go to Gary B and Andy for all their efforts at transporting and setting-up this great new telescope. Thanks again for this invite to participate. Please count me in for the next one too! Eric Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:34 AM Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: MARK PICKETT Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00) To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! 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Try it again. > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Tried it...says page not found? >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: Roger Hill >> Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... >> >> Hi, Gary... >> >> click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the >> current calendar, rather than going through the web site . >> >> Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been >> changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject >> line). >> >> Roger >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >> Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >>
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" >> wrote: >> >> That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to >> help out? >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on >> Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested >> to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later >> this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to >> have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds >> of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >> >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as >> well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next >> meeting? >> -- >> Clear Skies! >> MK >> >> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 thegriswolds at bell.net Mon Sep 29 21:07:01 2014 From: thegriswolds at bell.net (Mike Griswold) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:07:01 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Doesn't work on my i-pad. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 9, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php > > The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > >> On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com wrote: >> Tried it...says page not found? >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: Roger Hill >> Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... >> >> Hi, Gary... >> >> click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . >> >> Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). >> >> Roger >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >> Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >>
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: >> >> That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >> >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? >> -- >> Clear Skies! >> MK >> >> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 shawn at skyminer.ca Mon Sep 29 22:56:23 2014 From: shawn at skyminer.ca (Shawn Preston) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:56:23 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> The site is undergoing an upgrade, and the calendar is being replaced by something a little more functional. It should be up properly tomorrow. Shawn From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Muhammad Basil Ahmad Sent: September-29-14 8:14 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... This linked worked 3 weeks ago. Where can I find the calendar? Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad > wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > wrote: Tried it...says page not found? Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Roger Hill Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" > wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" > wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 bscphm at gmail.com Tue Sep 30 09:31:49 2014 From: bscphm at gmail.com (Muhammad Basil Ahmad) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:31:49 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> References: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> Message-ID: I'm just looking for details about the next meeting. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 10:56 PM, Shawn Preston wrote: > The site is undergoing an upgrade, and the calendar is being replaced by > something a little more functional. It should be up properly tomorrow. > > > > Shawn > > > > *From:* astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] *On > Behalf Of *Muhammad Basil Ahmad > *Sent:* September-29-14 8:14 PM > *To:* astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > *Subject:* Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > > > This linked worked 3 weeks ago. Where can I find the calendar? > > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad > wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php > > > > The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and > Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. > > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > > Tried it...says page not found? > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Roger Hill > > Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) > > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > > > Hi, Gary... > > click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the > current calendar, rather than going through the web site . > > Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been > changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject > line). > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > >
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To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
Subject: Re: RASC > Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: > > That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to > help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday > evening this week. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard > Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to > know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later > this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to > have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds > of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > > On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: > Hi Andy, > I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as > well as renew my yearly membership. > When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don’t know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade – mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to “get back in”. I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests … what I would really like to do is: • Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) • Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) • I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th … I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do – member that you would suggest? … any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown … and I would buy dinner for the advisors! ☺ … cheers … and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is…almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)….and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings…and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a “catchup” on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer…any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing…drop me an email at the one below or… supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas…and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board…please email me with your suggestion…and don’t be shy…nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event – The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event….we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes…Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! [Description: logo] Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From gary at bendun.net Wed Sep 3 09:21:26 2014 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 09:21:26 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> Message-ID: <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that…as I am sure others would be as well…..will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting…. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don’t know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade – mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to “get back in”. I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests … what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th … I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do – member that you would suggest? … any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown … and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J … cheers … and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is…almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)….and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings…and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a “catchup” on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer…any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing…drop me an email at the one below or… supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas…and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board…please email me with your suggestion…and don’t be shy…nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event – The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event….we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes…Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Wed Sep 3 12:13:44 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 12:13:44 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> Message-ID: I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From jpipitone at cogeco.ca Wed Sep 3 13:53:57 2014 From: jpipitone at cogeco.ca (joe) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 13:53:57 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> Message-ID: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season!Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Wed Sep 3 14:37:06 2014 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 14:37:06 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> Message-ID: <058a01cfc7a6$10c46a40$324d3ec0$@net> Good advice is in abundance! The best advice is to start with REALLY short focal length. 500mm or less. Some of our members have just that and you’ll want to “hang-out” with them before taking the plunge. Once you are ready, the mount (equatorial is the only option) is the most important item and the camera is the least important. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of joe Sent: September-03-14 1:54 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! 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URL: From edmizzi.mizzi at gmail.com Wed Sep 3 19:02:09 2014 From: edmizzi.mizzi at gmail.com (Ed Gmail) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 19:02:09 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> Message-ID: <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Hello Steve Sawyer, I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. Ed Mizzi Waterdown, ON Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: > > Hi Steve Sawyer, > > I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. > > Joe Pipitone > > From: Roger Hill > Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. > > Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. > > If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett > Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I will make you a shopping list. > > > > Gary Bennett > > > > http://bendun.net/ > > http://photos.bendun.net/ > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello Steve, > > I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. > > See you there!!!Gary > > > > From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM > To: Gary Colwell > Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Steve Sawyer > > Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hi Gary, > > > > I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". > > > > I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: > > · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) > > · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) > > · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. > > > > This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. > > > > I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated > > > > I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J > > > > . cheers . and thanks > > > > s t e v e s a w y e r > > 905|690|7631 ... home > > 647|274|6604 ... cell > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello All, > > > > Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! > > Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) > > > > Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! > > > > Also, a special announcement! > > Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. > > Mark > > Westfield Star Party > > Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 > > Westfield Heritage Village > > > > Westfield Star Party > > Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. > > > > If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. 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From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Bennett Sent: June 28, 2014 12:29 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory I will be heading out to the observatory tonight and would love some company! I plan to give our new Celestron 14” Edge HD and mount a good workout! I will be there well before dark to do some prep-work to get it ready for the MallinCAM that will be arriving any day now. Join me if you can! (bring a coat and anti-bug juice). 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Message-ID: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I'll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Sep 7 10:35:50 2014 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 10:35:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> I'll be back at the site, likely around 1:30ish. If you go - don't use the gas - it isn't mixed yet! Forgot to buy 2stroke oil for the lawnmore/weedwacker - will be picking that up soon. Someone has broken the gate - they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It's sort of sitting on the ground a good 2' high. The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up - someone has tampered with the top lock. The bottom one is broken - cylinder rotates, won't engage to lock it. Cheers Colin From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: September 7, 2014 7:48 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I'll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From davedev777 at gmail.com Sun Sep 7 11:19:33 2014 From: davedev777 at gmail.com (Dave Dev) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 11:19:33 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <40381115-9276-4B15-BE0A-F1887C3064CD@gmail.com> That's terrible. Does it look like a break in ? Maybe some intoxicated dude ? Dave Dev > On Sep 7, 2014, at 10:35 AM, "Colin Haig" wrote: > > I’ll be back at the site, likely around 1:30ish. > If you go – don’t use the gas – it isn’t mixed yet! Forgot to buy 2stroke oil for the lawnmore/weedwacker – will be picking that up soon. > > Someone has broken the gate – they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It’s sort of sitting on the ground a good 2’ high. > > The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up – someone has tampered with the top lock. > The bottom one is broken – cylinder rotates, won’t engage to lock it. > > Cheers > Colin > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig > Sent: September 7, 2014 7:48 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? > > If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I’ll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! > _______________________________________________ > 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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Unfortunately, I have had some family issues over the summer and I have not gotten around to it yet. But it is something I am working on fixing. Is there anything on the security cameras? I guess it is just too much to look at. The site does not seem to have enough club traffic at certain points of the year to keep on top of all of these goings on. It is a shame. I wish their was some way to better secure the site, but I cannot think of one. -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ve3hbj at gmail.com Sun Sep 7 12:40:21 2014 From: ve3hbj at gmail.com (Brian's) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 12:40:21 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> Hi there is the camera system on 24/7 or does it only record when there's changes in the picture? It might be an worthwhile investment to change it (if it's not already) to a motion sensing system. Brian Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2014, at 11:20, Mark Kaye wrote: > >> On 14-9-07 10:35, Colin Haig wrote: >> Someone has broken the gate – they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It’s sort of sitting on the ground a good 2’ high. > > Again? Sheesh. Someone nicely pulled the gates out of their moorings in the spring, but Andy had placed them back in, but unfortunately, it was impossible for him to set it all the way into place. > >> The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up – someone has tampered with the top lock. >> The bottom one is broken – cylinder rotates, won’t engage to lock it. > > I am aware of the lock problems and I am going to replace all of the locks at some point soon. Unfortunately, I have had some family issues over the summer and I have not gotten around to it yet. But it is something I am working on fixing. Is there anything on the security cameras? I guess it is just too much to look at. The site does not seem to have enough club traffic at certain points of the year to keep on top of all of these goings on. It is a shame. I wish their was some way to better secure the site, but I cannot think of one. > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > 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 hotmail.ca Sun Sep 7 14:45:54 2014 From: atacamandy at hotmail.ca (Andy Blanchard) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 14:45:54 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory In-Reply-To: References: <0a1201cf92ee$0e3cefa0$2ab6cee0$@net> <012b01cf9afd$684290b0$38c7b210$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > 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 -------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Sep 7 20:44:59 2014 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 20:44:59 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> Message-ID: <00d401cfcafe$1eb86a60$5c293f20$@cogeco.ca> Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. Gate combo lock is on the chain. We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. 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Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. Gate combo lock is on the chain. We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. Cheers Colin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From davedev777 at gmail.com Mon Sep 8 11:19:02 2014 From: davedev777 at gmail.com (Dave Dev) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 11:19:02 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Message-ID: Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. Dave On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: > Hello Steve Sawyer, > > I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members > help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in > Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of > amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few > photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather > steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and > gratifying, no matter the quality. > However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be > nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any > manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. > So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the > equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents > worth. > > > Ed Mizzi > Waterdown, ON > > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: > > Hi Steve Sawyer, > > I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment > if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. > It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about > it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl > so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. > Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if > you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and > interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and > he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more > than happy to help as well. > > Joe Pipitone > > *From:* Roger Hill > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM > *To:* astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > *Subject:* Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 > to start dabbling in astrophotography. > > Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the > observatory. > > If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found > that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett > Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I will make you a shopping list. > > > > Gary Bennett > > > > http://bendun.net/ > > http://photos.bendun.net/ > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca > ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello Steve, > > I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy > to discuss this with you at the meeting.. > > See you there!!!Gary > > > > From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > ] > Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM > To: Gary Colwell > Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Steve Sawyer > > Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hi Gary, > > > > I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. > I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a > few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more > than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current > equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope > and I want to "get back in". > > > > I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I > would really like to do is: > > · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very > automatic (with go to and auto-set up) > > · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do > astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up > myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) > > · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. > > > > This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. > > > > I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering > if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice > about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated > > > > I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J > > > > . cheers . and thanks > > > > s t e v e s a w y e r > > 905|690|7631 ... home > > 647|274|6604 ... cell > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca > ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello All, > > > > Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in > just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we > have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! > > Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in > Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what > members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to > present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any > photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would > be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present > and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) > > > > Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage > you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like > some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the > board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me > with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! > > > > Also, a special announcement! > > Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a > star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. > > Mark > > Westfield Star Party > > Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 > > Westfield Heritage Village > > > > Westfield Star Party > > Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield > Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society > of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the > wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history > of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and > discover the world of modern astronomy. > > > > If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for > this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge > success. Let me know if you can come!!! > > Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and > Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! > > See you all soon!!! > > > > > > Description: logo > > > > Gary Colwell > > President - HamiltonRASC > > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > 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 bob.prociuk at gmail.com Mon Sep 8 11:51:48 2014 From: bob.prociuk at gmail.com (Bob Prociuk) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 11:51:48 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> Yea we could use another go at it. There are several 4 to 6 inch trees that are bent over badly and will probably come down with any snow load. I have a new chainsaw I've been itching to try out so if you organize anything let me know. Bob Prociuk Sent from my iPhone On 2014-09-08, at 10:59 AM, "supergiant2003 at hotmail.com" wrote: > Hey guys > Thanks so much for taking on this task...do we need another work party to make further improvements? > Gary > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Colin Haig > Date:09-07-2014 8:44 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? > > Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. > > We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! > > The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. > > Gate combo lock is on the chain. > > We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. > > > Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. > > The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. > > Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. > > > > I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. > > > > So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. > > It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. > > > > Cheers > > Colin > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 8 12:03:25 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 12:03:25 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> Message-ID: On 14-9-08 11:51, Bob Prociuk wrote: > I have a new chainsaw I've been itching to try out so if you organize > anything let me know. There is nothing like chainsaw therapy to set your path on the right course... -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Mon Sep 8 20:23:33 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 20:23:33 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Orbit for September In-Reply-To: <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> Message-ID: Our webmaster informed me that there is a problem with our web site. Since I wanted to get the September Orbit out to you without further delays, I have created a web site called HamiltonRASCNOVA.weebly.com. This is a free website service that allows you to easily and quickly create very rudimentary sites. I had thought to use this service to create information about materials, homework, certificates, etc for the NOVA course that will be starting in January. Instead, the first document that is on there is the September Orbit. Please feel free to download it. Once the main Centre website is fully functional again, I'll remove it. Until then, enjoy...and please accept my apologies for it being late. http://hamiltonrascnova.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/0/3/39033593/orbsep14.pdf Oh...and we already have people signed up for the NOVA course in January. Roger Hill Orbit Editor NOVA Instructor -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emizzi at cogeco.ca Mon Sep 8 21:20:52 2014 From: emizzi at cogeco.ca (Ed) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 21:20:52 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A18781F-A3B5-4D42-9023-4E15667CE0F7@cogeco.ca> Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: > > Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. > > Dave > > >> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: >> Hello Steve Sawyer, >> >> I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. >> However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. >> So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. >> >> >> Ed Mizzi >> Waterdown, ON >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: >>> >>> Hi Steve Sawyer, >>> >>> I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. >>> >>> Joe Pipitone >>> >>> From: Roger Hill >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. >>> >>> Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. >>> >>> If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. >>> >>> Roger >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett >>> Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I will make you a shopping list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Bennett >>> >>> >>> >>> http://bendun.net/ >>> >>> http://photos.bendun.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello Steve, >>> >>> I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. >>> >>> See you there!!!Gary >>> >>> >>> >>> From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM >>> To: Gary Colwell >>> Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Samsung Mobile >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> >>> From: Steve Sawyer >>> >>> Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) >>> >>> To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". >>> >>> >>> >>> I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: >>> >>> · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) >>> >>> · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) >>> >>> · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. >>> >>> >>> >>> This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated >>> >>> >>> >>> I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J >>> >>> >>> >>> . cheers . and thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> s t e v e s a w y e r >>> >>> 905|690|7631 ... home >>> >>> 647|274|6604 ... cell >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! >>> >>> Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, a special announcement! >>> >>> Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 >>> >>> Westfield Heritage Village >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! >>> >>> Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! >>> >>> See you all soon!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Description: logo >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. Dave On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: Hello Steve Sawyer, I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. Ed Mizzi Waterdown, ON Sent from my iPad On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! 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But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > >>> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >>> >>> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >>> Hi Andy, >>> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >>> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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Will Antony be there to help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >>>> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >>>> >>>> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >>>> Hi Andy, >>>> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >>>> When is the next public stargazing ? >>> >>> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Tue Sep 9 08:55:28 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 08:55:28 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... References: Message-ID: Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3991 bytes Desc: not available URL: From supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 9 09:36:49 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (supergiant2003 at hotmail.com) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 09:36:49 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... Message-ID: Tried it...says page not found? Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bscphm at gmail.com Tue Sep 9 09:42:56 2014 From: bscphm at gmail.com (Muhammad Basil Ahmad) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 09:42:56 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > Tried it...says page not found? > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Roger Hill > Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > Hi, Gary... > > click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the > current calendar, rather than going through the web site . > > Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been > changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject > line). > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > >
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: > > That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to > help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday > evening this week. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard > Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to > know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later > this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to > have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds > of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > > On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: > Hi Andy, > I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as > well as renew my yearly membership. > When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Tue Sep 9 13:18:44 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 13:18:44 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> Message-ID: OK, I went out to the site and looked at the locks. At first, they worked just fine for me, then I realized that the interior cross hole of the lock mechanism is so worn that the connection from the locking tumbler is spinning inside the cross. So it can work fine and at other times spin around inside the hole. I replaced some interior parts of the lock from spare bits I have in my collection of lock parts from over the years and it now works again. The problem with this is that the whole door locking system is getting worn out with age and I do not think that I will be able to make future repairs to the locks that work. We need new doors. The holes through the doors that the tumblers fit into are too far from the edge of the door to use conventional deadbolts. In order for me to put in a deadbolt, I would have to drill new holes. What does the board want to do? I could install new deadbolts in different positions and plug the old holes, it would not look great, that is for sure. We can replace the doors, which would not be a trivial expense. Anyway, we need to discuss this. It is not a pressing need right now. -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm From mmbk90 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 9 14:13:52 2014 From: mmbk90 at hotmail.com (Matthew Koehl) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 14:13:52 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query Message-ID: Hey RASC Hamilton ‎, Can I please be taken off the mailing list? Thank you. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. From: Ed Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 9:21 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Reply To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: > > Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. > > Dave > > >> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: >> Hello Steve Sawyer, >> >> I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. >> However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. >> So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. >> >> >> Ed Mizzi >> Waterdown, ON >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: >>> >>> Hi Steve Sawyer, >>> >>> I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. >>> >>> Joe Pipitone >>> >>> From: Roger Hill >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. >>> >>> Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. >>> >>> If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. >>> >>> Roger >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett >>> Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I will make you a shopping list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Bennett >>> >>> >>> >>> http://bendun.net/ >>> >>> http://photos.bendun.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello Steve, >>> >>> I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. >>> >>> See you there!!!Gary >>> >>> >>> >>> From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM >>> To: Gary Colwell >>> Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Samsung Mobile >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> >>> From: Steve Sawyer >>> >>> Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) >>> >>> To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". >>> >>> >>> >>> I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: >>> >>> · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) >>> >>> · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) >>> >>> · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. >>> >>> >>> >>> This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated >>> >>> >>> >>> I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J >>> >>> >>> >>> . cheers . and thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> s t e v e s a w y e r >>> >>> 905|690|7631 ... home >>> >>> 647|274|6604 ... cell >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! >>> >>> Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, a special announcement! >>> >>> Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 >>> >>> Westfield Heritage Village >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! >>> >>> Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! >>> >>> See you all soon!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Description: logo >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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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URL: From supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Wed Sep 24 20:51:02 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (Gary Colwell) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:51:02 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Message-ID: Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope..and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes..and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 27, 2014 to view through some of them.. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility.and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success..and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach..and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening...bring your scope.bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach.and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire.and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note .cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up.best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn't have cars back then!)) If you can join us.reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect. This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ..come out and be a part of this first time event.. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility.and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success..and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach..and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening...bring your scope.bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach.and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire.and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note .cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up.best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn't have cars back then!)) If you can join us.reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect. This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ..come out and be a part of this first time event.. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party
Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Cheers, David > On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: > > Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > Hello all, > Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! > As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. > Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. > > Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. > Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) > If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… > This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. > For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! > > Sincerely, > > > > > Gary Colwell > President - HamiltonRASC > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > 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 -------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From vumari at cogeco.ca Thu Sep 25 08:03:48 2014 From: vumari at cogeco.ca (MARK PICKETT) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:03:48 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party In-Reply-To: <71b0e3544de4a.5424047c@cgocable.ca> References: <71b0e3544de4a.5424047c@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: <71c0e1034e179.5423cc64@cgocable.ca> Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On 09/25/14, David Galbraith wrote: > > > > > > Thanks Gary, > > > I will do my best to attend, with at least one scope and a top hat. > > > Cheers, > > > David > > > > > > > > On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: > > > > > > > Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! > > > > > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > > Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM > > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > > Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello all, > > > > Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! > > > > As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. > > > > Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. > > > > > > > > Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. > > > > Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) > > > > If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… > > > > This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. > > > > For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! > > > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gary Colwell > > > > President - HamiltonRASC > > > > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > > > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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Cheers, Mark On 09/25/14, David Galbraith wrote: Thanks Gary, I will do my best to attend, with at least one scope and a top hat. Cheers, David On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all,Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance!As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them….Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in.Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!))If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect…This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event….For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary ColwellPresident - HamiltonRASCEmail president at hamiltonRASC.caPersonal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com _______________________________________________ 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 supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Thu Sep 25 09:34:50 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (supergiant2003 at hotmail.com) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:34:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party Message-ID: Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party
Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com _______________________________________________ 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 dr_d_a_galbraith at hotmail.com Fri Sep 26 18:43:50 2014 From: dr_d_a_galbraith at hotmail.com (David Galbraith) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:43:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry folks - this isn't going to work for me. I hope it's a great night out! Best wishes, David > On Sep 25, 2014, at 09:34, "supergiant2003 at hotmail.com" wrote: > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: MARK PICKETT > Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > Hi all, > > The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca > > You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. > > Cheers, > > Mark > > > >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: >>> >>> Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! >>> >>> As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. >>> >>> Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. >>> >>> Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) >>> >>> If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… >>> >>> This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. >>> >>> For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! >>> >>> >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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... 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Some who had a little previous observational experience were delighted to see the stars through a telescope again and to share their knowledge and stories with me. It was a great chance to talk up our Centre, too. Good to see how well you have been managing this outreach venture, Mark. Cudos for your expert demonstrations with the old Bell scope, - and lookin' good in the period costume too! All in all, the vintage telescope display in the building was really impressive and I'm pretty sure the public will remember and talk about what they have seen. The new 16" Celestron scope is absolutely mind-blowing and at public star parties is a real crowd-pleaser. Thanks go to Gary B and Andy for all their efforts at transporting and setting-up this great new telescope. Thanks again for this invite to participate. Please count me in for the next one too! Eric Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:34 AM Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: MARK PICKETT Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00) To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! 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Try it again. > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Tried it...says page not found? >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: Roger Hill >> Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... >> >> Hi, Gary... >> >> click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the >> current calendar, rather than going through the web site . >> >> Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been >> changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject >> line). >> >> Roger >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >> Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >>
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" >> wrote: >> >> That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to >> help out? >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on >> Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested >> to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later >> this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to >> have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds >> of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >> >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as >> well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next >> meeting? >> -- >> Clear Skies! >> MK >> >> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 thegriswolds at bell.net Mon Sep 29 21:07:01 2014 From: thegriswolds at bell.net (Mike Griswold) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:07:01 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Doesn't work on my i-pad. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 9, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php > > The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > >> On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com wrote: >> Tried it...says page not found? >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: Roger Hill >> Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... >> >> Hi, Gary... >> >> click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . >> >> Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). >> >> Roger >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >> Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >>
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: >> >> That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >> >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? >> -- >> Clear Skies! >> MK >> >> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 shawn at skyminer.ca Mon Sep 29 22:56:23 2014 From: shawn at skyminer.ca (Shawn Preston) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:56:23 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> The site is undergoing an upgrade, and the calendar is being replaced by something a little more functional. It should be up properly tomorrow. Shawn From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Muhammad Basil Ahmad Sent: September-29-14 8:14 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... This linked worked 3 weeks ago. Where can I find the calendar? Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad > wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > wrote: Tried it...says page not found? Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Roger Hill Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" > wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" > wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 bscphm at gmail.com Tue Sep 30 09:31:49 2014 From: bscphm at gmail.com (Muhammad Basil Ahmad) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:31:49 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> References: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> Message-ID: I'm just looking for details about the next meeting. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 10:56 PM, Shawn Preston wrote: > The site is undergoing an upgrade, and the calendar is being replaced by > something a little more functional. It should be up properly tomorrow. > > > > Shawn > > > > *From:* astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] *On > Behalf Of *Muhammad Basil Ahmad > *Sent:* September-29-14 8:14 PM > *To:* astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > *Subject:* Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > > > This linked worked 3 weeks ago. Where can I find the calendar? > > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad > wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php > > > > The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and > Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. > > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > > Tried it...says page not found? > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Roger Hill > > Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) > > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > > > Hi, Gary... > > click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the > current calendar, rather than going through the web site . > > Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been > changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject > line). > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > >
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To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
Subject: Re: RASC > Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: > > That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to > help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday > evening this week. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard > Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to > know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later > this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to > have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds > of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > > On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: > Hi Andy, > I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as > well as renew my yearly membership. > When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don’t know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade – mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to “get back in”. I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests … what I would really like to do is: • Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) • Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) • I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th … I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do – member that you would suggest? … any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown … and I would buy dinner for the advisors! ☺ … cheers … and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is…almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)….and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings…and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a “catchup” on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer…any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing…drop me an email at the one below or… supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas…and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board…please email me with your suggestion…and don’t be shy…nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event – The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event….we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes…Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! [Description: logo] Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From gary at bendun.net Wed Sep 3 09:21:26 2014 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 09:21:26 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> Message-ID: <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that…as I am sure others would be as well…..will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting…. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don’t know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade – mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to “get back in”. I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests … what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th … I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do – member that you would suggest? … any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown … and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J … cheers … and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is…almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)….and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings…and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a “catchup” on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer…any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing…drop me an email at the one below or… supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas…and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board…please email me with your suggestion…and don’t be shy…nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event – The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event….we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes…Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Wed Sep 3 12:13:44 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 12:13:44 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> Message-ID: I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3203 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From jpipitone at cogeco.ca Wed Sep 3 13:53:57 2014 From: jpipitone at cogeco.ca (joe) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 13:53:57 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> Message-ID: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season!Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Wed Sep 3 14:37:06 2014 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 14:37:06 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! In-Reply-To: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> Message-ID: <058a01cfc7a6$10c46a40$324d3ec0$@net> Good advice is in abundance! The best advice is to start with REALLY short focal length. 500mm or less. Some of our members have just that and you’ll want to “hang-out” with them before taking the plunge. Once you are ready, the mount (equatorial is the only option) is the most important item and the camera is the least important. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of joe Sent: September-03-14 1:54 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! 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URL: From edmizzi.mizzi at gmail.com Wed Sep 3 19:02:09 2014 From: edmizzi.mizzi at gmail.com (Ed Gmail) Date: Wed, 3 Sep 2014 19:02:09 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> Message-ID: <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Hello Steve Sawyer, I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. Ed Mizzi Waterdown, ON Sent from my iPad > On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: > > Hi Steve Sawyer, > > I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. > > Joe Pipitone > > From: Roger Hill > Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. > > Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. > > If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett > Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I will make you a shopping list. > > > > Gary Bennett > > > > http://bendun.net/ > > http://photos.bendun.net/ > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello Steve, > > I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. > > See you there!!!Gary > > > > From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM > To: Gary Colwell > Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Steve Sawyer > > Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hi Gary, > > > > I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". > > > > I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: > > · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) > > · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) > > · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. > > > > This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. > > > > I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated > > > > I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J > > > > . cheers . and thanks > > > > s t e v e s a w y e r > > 905|690|7631 ... home > > 647|274|6604 ... cell > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello All, > > > > Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! > > Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) > > > > Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! > > > > Also, a special announcement! > > Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. > > Mark > > Westfield Star Party > > Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 > > Westfield Heritage Village > > > > Westfield Star Party > > Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. > > > > If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. 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From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Bennett Sent: June 28, 2014 12:29 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory I will be heading out to the observatory tonight and would love some company! I plan to give our new Celestron 14” Edge HD and mount a good workout! I will be there well before dark to do some prep-work to get it ready for the MallinCAM that will be arriving any day now. Join me if you can! (bring a coat and anti-bug juice). 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Message-ID: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I'll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Sep 7 10:35:50 2014 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 10:35:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> I'll be back at the site, likely around 1:30ish. If you go - don't use the gas - it isn't mixed yet! Forgot to buy 2stroke oil for the lawnmore/weedwacker - will be picking that up soon. Someone has broken the gate - they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It's sort of sitting on the ground a good 2' high. The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up - someone has tampered with the top lock. The bottom one is broken - cylinder rotates, won't engage to lock it. Cheers Colin From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig Sent: September 7, 2014 7:48 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I'll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From davedev777 at gmail.com Sun Sep 7 11:19:33 2014 From: davedev777 at gmail.com (Dave Dev) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 11:19:33 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <40381115-9276-4B15-BE0A-F1887C3064CD@gmail.com> That's terrible. Does it look like a break in ? Maybe some intoxicated dude ? Dave Dev > On Sep 7, 2014, at 10:35 AM, "Colin Haig" wrote: > > I’ll be back at the site, likely around 1:30ish. > If you go – don’t use the gas – it isn’t mixed yet! Forgot to buy 2stroke oil for the lawnmore/weedwacker – will be picking that up soon. > > Someone has broken the gate – they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It’s sort of sitting on the ground a good 2’ high. > > The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up – someone has tampered with the top lock. > The bottom one is broken – cylinder rotates, won’t engage to lock it. > > Cheers > Colin > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Colin Haig > Sent: September 7, 2014 7:48 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? > > If anyone is feeling the need to get out in the great outdoors, I’ll be weedwacking/lawnmowin/whatever at the site today. Headed there now to get an early start. It looks abandoned down there! > _______________________________________________ > 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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Unfortunately, I have had some family issues over the summer and I have not gotten around to it yet. But it is something I am working on fixing. Is there anything on the security cameras? I guess it is just too much to look at. The site does not seem to have enough club traffic at certain points of the year to keep on top of all of these goings on. It is a shame. I wish their was some way to better secure the site, but I cannot think of one. -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ve3hbj at gmail.com Sun Sep 7 12:40:21 2014 From: ve3hbj at gmail.com (Brian's) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 12:40:21 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> Hi there is the camera system on 24/7 or does it only record when there's changes in the picture? It might be an worthwhile investment to change it (if it's not already) to a motion sensing system. Brian Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2014, at 11:20, Mark Kaye wrote: > >> On 14-9-07 10:35, Colin Haig wrote: >> Someone has broken the gate – they pulled up the 6x6 post on the east side. It’s sort of sitting on the ground a good 2’ high. > > Again? Sheesh. Someone nicely pulled the gates out of their moorings in the spring, but Andy had placed them back in, but unfortunately, it was impossible for him to set it all the way into place. > >> The door locks on the main building are slightly messed up – someone has tampered with the top lock. >> The bottom one is broken – cylinder rotates, won’t engage to lock it. > > I am aware of the lock problems and I am going to replace all of the locks at some point soon. Unfortunately, I have had some family issues over the summer and I have not gotten around to it yet. But it is something I am working on fixing. Is there anything on the security cameras? I guess it is just too much to look at. The site does not seem to have enough club traffic at certain points of the year to keep on top of all of these goings on. It is a shame. I wish their was some way to better secure the site, but I cannot think of one. > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > 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 hotmail.ca Sun Sep 7 14:45:54 2014 From: atacamandy at hotmail.ca (Andy Blanchard) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 14:45:54 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory In-Reply-To: References: <0a1201cf92ee$0e3cefa0$2ab6cee0$@net> <012b01cf9afd$684290b0$38c7b210$@cogeco.ca> Message-ID: There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > 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 -------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From astronomer at cogeco.ca Sun Sep 7 20:44:59 2014 From: astronomer at cogeco.ca (Colin Haig) Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 20:44:59 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> References: <010d01cfca91$88ea0320$9abe0960$@cogeco.ca> <002401cfcaa9$0567db90$103792b0$@cogeco.ca> <96941895-6E62-45ED-8B89-B43DFA7F72DB@gmail.com> Message-ID: <00d401cfcafe$1eb86a60$5c293f20$@cogeco.ca> Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. Gate combo lock is on the chain. We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. 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Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. Gate combo lock is on the chain. We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. Cheers Colin -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From davedev777 at gmail.com Mon Sep 8 11:19:02 2014 From: davedev777 at gmail.com (Dave Dev) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 11:19:02 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Message-ID: Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. Dave On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: > Hello Steve Sawyer, > > I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members > help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in > Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of > amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few > photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather > steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and > gratifying, no matter the quality. > However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be > nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any > manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. > So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the > equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents > worth. > > > Ed Mizzi > Waterdown, ON > > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: > > Hi Steve Sawyer, > > I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment > if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. > It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about > it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl > so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. > Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if > you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and > interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and > he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more > than happy to help as well. > > Joe Pipitone > > *From:* Roger Hill > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM > *To:* astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > *Subject:* Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 > to start dabbling in astrophotography. > > Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the > observatory. > > If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found > that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett > Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > I will make you a shopping list. > > > > Gary Bennett > > > > http://bendun.net/ > > http://photos.bendun.net/ > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca > ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello Steve, > > I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy > to discuss this with you at the meeting.. > > See you there!!!Gary > > > > From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > ] > Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM > To: Gary Colwell > Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Steve Sawyer > > Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) > > To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hi Gary, > > > > I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. > I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a > few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more > than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current > equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope > and I want to "get back in". > > > > I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I > would really like to do is: > > · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very > automatic (with go to and auto-set up) > > · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do > astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up > myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) > > · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. > > > > This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. > > > > I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering > if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice > about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated > > > > I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J > > > > . cheers . and thanks > > > > s t e v e s a w y e r > > 905|690|7631 ... home > > 647|274|6604 ... cell > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca > ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! > > > > Hello All, > > > > Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in > just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we > have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! > > Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in > Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what > members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to > present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any > photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would > be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present > and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) > > > > Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage > you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like > some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the > board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me > with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! > > > > Also, a special announcement! > > Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a > star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. > > Mark > > Westfield Star Party > > Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 > > Westfield Heritage Village > > > > Westfield Star Party > > Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield > Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society > of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the > wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history > of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and > discover the world of modern astronomy. > > > > If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for > this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge > success. Let me know if you can come!!! > > Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and > Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! > > See you all soon!!! > > > > > > Description: logo > > > > Gary Colwell > > President - HamiltonRASC > > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > 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 bob.prociuk at gmail.com Mon Sep 8 11:51:48 2014 From: bob.prociuk at gmail.com (Bob Prociuk) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 11:51:48 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> Yea we could use another go at it. There are several 4 to 6 inch trees that are bent over badly and will probably come down with any snow load. I have a new chainsaw I've been itching to try out so if you organize anything let me know. Bob Prociuk Sent from my iPhone On 2014-09-08, at 10:59 AM, "supergiant2003 at hotmail.com" wrote: > Hey guys > Thanks so much for taking on this task...do we need another work party to make further improvements? > Gary > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Colin Haig > Date:09-07-2014 8:44 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? > > Big thanks to Bob who came out around 1:30-2pm, and stayed past 5:30. > > We went to town on the gate – and he was literally up to his shoulder in dirt! > > The post is now back, very close to original depth, in proper position. > > Gate combo lock is on the chain. > > We removed excess clamps, hinges, screws etc. Cables are still there, although just wrapped, not in use. > > > Lawn is mowed on the entry and most of the parking lot. There is a tree overhanging south middle of parking lot, and it needs to go. > > The grass was too heavy and wet on the south west corner – will have to weedwack that with the Ryobi another day. The mower just could not get through it all. > > Chopped off a few smaller tree branches. Outhouse is now accessible, and has 2 fresh rolls of TP for those in need. > > > > I brought up 10L of gas, and 2 x 500ml containers of 2stroke oil (on the desk in the metal butler building), and a replacement cap for the gas can. The gas/oil in the can is properly mixed for the next adventure/victim/mowering volunteer. > > > > So, the site is usable for those who want to get out and enjoy the skies. > > It looks clear tonight, so had a quick look at Mars and Antares - a nice contrast, and Saturn is nicely positioned as well. But sore muscles mean I won’t be out at the site. > > > > Cheers > > Colin > > _______________________________________________ > astronomers mailing list > astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Mon Sep 8 12:03:25 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 12:03:25 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> Message-ID: On 14-9-08 11:51, Bob Prociuk wrote: > I have a new chainsaw I've been itching to try out so if you organize > anything let me know. There is nothing like chainsaw therapy to set your path on the right course... -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Mon Sep 8 20:23:33 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 20:23:33 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Orbit for September In-Reply-To: <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> Message-ID: Our webmaster informed me that there is a problem with our web site. Since I wanted to get the September Orbit out to you without further delays, I have created a web site called HamiltonRASCNOVA.weebly.com. This is a free website service that allows you to easily and quickly create very rudimentary sites. I had thought to use this service to create information about materials, homework, certificates, etc for the NOVA course that will be starting in January. Instead, the first document that is on there is the September Orbit. Please feel free to download it. Once the main Centre website is fully functional again, I'll remove it. Until then, enjoy...and please accept my apologies for it being late. http://hamiltonrascnova.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/0/3/39033593/orbsep14.pdf Oh...and we already have people signed up for the NOVA course in January. Roger Hill Orbit Editor NOVA Instructor -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From emizzi at cogeco.ca Mon Sep 8 21:20:52 2014 From: emizzi at cogeco.ca (Ed) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2014 21:20:52 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query In-Reply-To: References: <2384CC09C181FB4CBA4F98A0DB0FFD8992D77494@MTLWAEXCH004.ca.aero.bombardier.net> <04c801cfc779$f79597a0$e6c0c6e0$@net> <1882A015F8AD4F6E8E89C46BA35DA4AD@Office> <9B7E8A00-E3E5-425D-AFC4-7582FC4ED24B@gmail.com> Message-ID: <4A18781F-A3B5-4D42-9023-4E15667CE0F7@cogeco.ca> Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: > > Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. > > Dave > > >> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: >> Hello Steve Sawyer, >> >> I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. >> However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. >> So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. >> >> >> Ed Mizzi >> Waterdown, ON >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: >>> >>> Hi Steve Sawyer, >>> >>> I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. >>> >>> Joe Pipitone >>> >>> From: Roger Hill >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. >>> >>> Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. >>> >>> If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. >>> >>> Roger >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett >>> Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I will make you a shopping list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Bennett >>> >>> >>> >>> http://bendun.net/ >>> >>> http://photos.bendun.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello Steve, >>> >>> I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. >>> >>> See you there!!!Gary >>> >>> >>> >>> From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM >>> To: Gary Colwell >>> Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Samsung Mobile >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> >>> From: Steve Sawyer >>> >>> Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) >>> >>> To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". >>> >>> >>> >>> I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: >>> >>> · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) >>> >>> · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) >>> >>> · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. >>> >>> >>> >>> This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated >>> >>> >>> >>> I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J >>> >>> >>> >>> . cheers . and thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> s t e v e s a w y e r >>> >>> 905|690|7631 ... home >>> >>> 647|274|6604 ... cell >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! >>> >>> Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, a special announcement! >>> >>> Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 >>> >>> Westfield Heritage Village >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! >>> >>> Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! >>> >>> See you all soon!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Description: logo >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. Dave On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: Hello Steve Sawyer, I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. Ed Mizzi Waterdown, ON Sent from my iPad On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: Hi Steve Sawyer, I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. Joe Pipitone From: Roger Hill Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! I will make you a shopping list. Gary Bennett http://bendun.net/ http://photos.bendun.net/ From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello Steve, I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. See you there!!!Gary From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM To: Gary Colwell Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Steve Sawyer Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hi Gary, I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J . cheers . and thanks s t e v e s a w y e r 905|690|7631 ... home 647|274|6604 ... cell From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! Hello All, Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! Also, a special announcement! Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. Mark Westfield Star Party Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 Westfield Heritage Village Westfield Star Party Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! See you all soon!!! 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But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > >>> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >>> >>> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >>> Hi Andy, >>> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >>> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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Will Antony be there to help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >>>> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >>>> >>>> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >>>> Hi Andy, >>>> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >>>> When is the next public stargazing ? >>> >>> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 Roger.Hill at hiteach.net Tue Sep 9 08:55:28 2014 From: Roger.Hill at hiteach.net (Roger Hill) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 08:55:28 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... References: Message-ID: Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3991 bytes Desc: not available URL: From supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 9 09:36:49 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (supergiant2003 at hotmail.com) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 09:36:49 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... Message-ID: Tried it...says page not found? Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bscphm at gmail.com Tue Sep 9 09:42:56 2014 From: bscphm at gmail.com (Muhammad Basil Ahmad) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 09:42:56 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > Tried it...says page not found? > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Roger Hill > Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > Hi, Gary... > > click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the > current calendar, rather than going through the web site . > > Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been > changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject > line). > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > >
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: > > That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to > help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday > evening this week. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard > Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to > know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later > this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to > have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds > of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > > On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: > Hi Andy, > I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as > well as renew my yearly membership. > When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. 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URL: From mark.kaye at sympatico.ca Tue Sep 9 13:18:44 2014 From: mark.kaye at sympatico.ca (Mark Kaye) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 13:18:44 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Weedwacking ? In-Reply-To: <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> References: <4232AE6A-F247-4723-97AD-A704C72B03EA@gmail.com> <0aa701cfcb82$7e05a580$7a10f080$@net> Message-ID: OK, I went out to the site and looked at the locks. At first, they worked just fine for me, then I realized that the interior cross hole of the lock mechanism is so worn that the connection from the locking tumbler is spinning inside the cross. So it can work fine and at other times spin around inside the hole. I replaced some interior parts of the lock from spare bits I have in my collection of lock parts from over the years and it now works again. The problem with this is that the whole door locking system is getting worn out with age and I do not think that I will be able to make future repairs to the locks that work. We need new doors. The holes through the doors that the tumblers fit into are too far from the edge of the door to use conventional deadbolts. In order for me to put in a deadbolt, I would have to drill new holes. What does the board want to do? I could install new deadbolts in different positions and plug the old holes, it would not look great, that is for sure. We can replace the doors, which would not be a trivial expense. Anyway, we need to discuss this. It is not a pressing need right now. -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm From mmbk90 at hotmail.com Tue Sep 9 14:13:52 2014 From: mmbk90 at hotmail.com (Matthew Koehl) Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2014 14:13:52 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query Message-ID: Hey RASC Hamilton ‎, Can I please be taken off the mailing list? Thank you. Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Rogers network. From: Ed Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 9:21 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Reply To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Steve Sawyer's query Dave, it's obvious that your modesty is only exceeded by your greatness??!! But who was it that gave you the two large elastic bands that hold your scope together?! Ed Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Dave Dev wrote: > > Ed, regarding the special guidance you received from certain imaging teachers, you're welcome. I'm always glad to help a struggling fish out of water. With humility, I take full credit. > > Dave > > >> On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Ed Gmail wrote: >> Hello Steve Sawyer, >> >> I joined the Hamilton club just over 4 years ago, and not only did members help me in purchasing a new scope, they helped me find a whole new world in Astrophotography. I am still very much a novice at this new facet of amateur Astronomy (with the emphasis on amateur!), but I have made a few photos that I am very pleased with and I continue to work along the rather steep learning curve because the end results are so exciting and gratifying, no matter the quality. >> However, with the special guidance of a few members, I would be nowhere...their expertise and personalized training far outweighed any manuals,books, videos and websites I looked at. >> So, if I can help in any way, even to pass on how I got involved and the equipment I have, I am more than willing to give you my 2 (or 5) cents worth. >> >> >> Ed Mizzi >> Waterdown, ON >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 3, 2014, at 1:53 PM, joe wrote: >>> >>> Hi Steve Sawyer, >>> >>> I would strongly support Rogers advice. In fact, I have all the equipment if you want to borrow it to see if you want to get into Astrophotography. It is expensive and complicated with a lot of dedicated work to learn about it and the cold and loss of sleep you will have to endure. I am a night owl so the long nights didn’t bother me as long as I could sleep the next day. Once you dabble into it you will see if you want to get into it and also if you want to upgrade certain equipment to meet your unique needs and interest. Gary Bennett set me up with my venture into astrophotography and he is a great source of information and help. I am sure others will be more than happy to help as well. >>> >>> Joe Pipitone >>> >>> From: Roger Hill >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 12:13 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I might suggest borrowing one of the Centre's scopes, or using the new C14 to start dabbling in astrophotography. >>> >>> Seeing as you live in Waterdown, it's a short trip for you to get the observatory. >>> >>> If it turns out that astrophotography is not for you, you'll have found that out BEFORE you spend a ton of money and many hours of work. >>> >>> Roger >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: astronomers on behalf of Gary Bennett >>> Sent: Wed 03/09/2014 9:21 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> I will make you a shopping list. >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Bennett >>> >>> >>> >>> http://bendun.net/ >>> >>> http://photos.bendun.net/ >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-03-14 9:11 AM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello Steve, >>> >>> I can help with that.as I am sure others would be as well...will be happy to discuss this with you at the meeting.. >>> >>> See you there!!!Gary >>> >>> >>> >>> From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com [mailto:supergiant2003 at hotmail.com] >>> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:06 AM >>> To: Gary Colwell >>> Subject: Fwd: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Samsung Mobile >>> >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> >>> From: Steve Sawyer >>> >>> Date:08-30-2014 7:47 PM (GMT-05:00) >>> >>> To: president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Subject: RE: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Gary, >>> >>> >>> >>> I have been a member of the Hamilton chapter of the RASC for a long time. I actually don't know how long. I have been invisible though, only making a few treks to 7th concession and perhaps one Coachman get together for more than a decade - mostly due to work. All I have in terms of current equipment are three Televue eyepieces and a Barlow from a prior telescope and I want to "get back in". >>> >>> >>> >>> I would like to speak with someone who may have similar interests . what I would really like to do is: >>> >>> · Buy an equatorial mount that I can set up myself and is very automatic (with go to and auto-set up) >>> >>> · Buy a telescope that will allow me to view and do astrophotography (I have never done photgraphy before) that I can set up myself (I had a 10 inch meade that was too heavy) >>> >>> · I was hoping to leverage my dslr camera that invested a lot in. >>> >>> >>> >>> This will perhaps be the last set up I ever buy. >>> >>> >>> >>> I am planning to be at the meeting on September 4th . I was just wondering if there is a club member or two who would be able to give me some advice about what to do - member that you would suggest? . any guidance appreciated >>> >>> >>> >>> I live in Waterdown . and I would buy dinner for the advisors! J >>> >>> >>> >>> . cheers . and thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> s t e v e s a w y e r >>> >>> 905|690|7631 ... home >>> >>> 647|274|6604 ... cell >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: August 25, 2014 7:41 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton The 2014-2015 Season! >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Well here it is.almost the end of the summer ( as the EX goes)..and in just over a week we will once again be starting our regular meetings.and we have some pretty great events and speakers lined up already! >>> >>> Our first meeting is on Thursday September 4th at 8:00 pm at the Legion in Waterdown. Our first meeting has traditionally been a "catchup" on what members did over the summer. If there is something you would like to present, a tale of something astronomical that happened over the summer.any photographs you have taken, or anything you might think other members would be interested in hearing.drop me an email at the one below or. supergiant2003 at hotmail.com and let me know what you would like to present and for how long..Lets get our first meeting off to a bang! ( a Big Bang!) >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, October will be election month and I would really like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of the board this year. We would like some fresh and new ideas.and there is always room for just one more on the board. If you would like to nominate someone for the board.please email me with your suggestion.and don't be shy.nominate yourself!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, a special announcement! >>> >>> Westfield has put this on their site. We need a lot of telescopes to do a star party, so any suggestions would be terrific. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Friday 26 September 2014 19:00 >>> >>> Westfield Heritage Village >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield Star Party >>> >>> Westfield is very excited to announce a brand new event - The Westfield Star Party. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, this event will be an exciting opportunity to discover the wonders of the night sky. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of astronomy at a period lecture, peer through a Victorian telescope and discover the world of modern astronomy. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you can help out, bring a telescope or just make yourself available for this event..we need a lot of people top help make this new event a huge success. Let me know if you can come!!! >>> >>> Really looking forward to connecting with everyone again this year!....and Oh Yes.Invite a friend!!!! >>> >>> See you all soon!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Description: logo >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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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URL: From supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Wed Sep 24 20:51:02 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (Gary Colwell) Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:51:02 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Message-ID: Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope..and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes..and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 27, 2014 to view through some of them.. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility.and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success..and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach..and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening...bring your scope.bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach.and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire.and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note .cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up.best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn't have cars back then!)) If you can join us.reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect. This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ..come out and be a part of this first time event.. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility.and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success..and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach..and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening...bring your scope.bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach.and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire.and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note .cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up.best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn't have cars back then!)) If you can join us.reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect. This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ..come out and be a part of this first time event.. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Description: logo Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party
Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Cheers, David > On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: > > Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > Hello all, > Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! > As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. > Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. > > Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. > Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) > If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… > This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. > For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! > > Sincerely, > > > > > Gary Colwell > President - HamiltonRASC > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > 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 -------------- _______________________________________________ astronomers mailing list astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca http://hamiltonrasc.ca/mailman/listinfo/astronomers_hamiltonrasc.ca From vumari at cogeco.ca Thu Sep 25 08:03:48 2014 From: vumari at cogeco.ca (MARK PICKETT) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 08:03:48 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party In-Reply-To: <71b0e3544de4a.5424047c@cgocable.ca> References: <71b0e3544de4a.5424047c@cgocable.ca> Message-ID: <71c0e1034e179.5423cc64@cgocable.ca> Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On 09/25/14, David Galbraith wrote: > > > > > > Thanks Gary, > > > I will do my best to attend, with at least one scope and a top hat. > > > Cheers, > > > David > > > > > > > > On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: > > > > > > > Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! > > > > > > > > From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca ] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell > > Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM > > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > > Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello all, > > > > Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! > > > > As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. > > > > Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. > > > > > > > > Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. > > > > Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) > > > > If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… > > > > This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. > > > > For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! > > > > > > > > Sincerely, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Gary Colwell > > > > President - HamiltonRASC > > > > Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca > > > > Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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Cheers, Mark On 09/25/14, David Galbraith wrote: Thanks Gary, I will do my best to attend, with at least one scope and a top hat. Cheers, David On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all,Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance!As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them….Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in.Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!))If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect…This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event….For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary ColwellPresident - HamiltonRASCEmail president at hamiltonRASC.caPersonal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com _______________________________________________ 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 supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Thu Sep 25 09:34:50 2014 From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com (supergiant2003 at hotmail.com) Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2014 09:34:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party Message-ID: Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca
Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party
Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! Sincerely, Gary Colwell President - HamiltonRASC Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com _______________________________________________ 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 dr_d_a_galbraith at hotmail.com Fri Sep 26 18:43:50 2014 From: dr_d_a_galbraith at hotmail.com (David Galbraith) Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:43:50 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry folks - this isn't going to work for me. I hope it's a great night out! Best wishes, David > On Sep 25, 2014, at 09:34, "supergiant2003 at hotmail.com" wrote: > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: MARK PICKETT > Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party > > Hi all, > > The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca > > You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. > > Cheers, > > Mark > > > >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: >>> >>> Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell >>> Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM >>> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >>> Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party >>> >>> >>> >>> Hello all, >>> >>> Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! >>> >>> As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. >>> >>> Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. >>> >>> >>> >>> Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. >>> >>> Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) >>> >>> If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… >>> >>> This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. >>> >>> For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! >>> >>> >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Gary Colwell >>> >>> President - HamiltonRASC >>> >>> Email president at hamiltonRASC.ca >>> >>> Personal supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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... 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Some who had a little previous observational experience were delighted to see the stars through a telescope again and to share their knowledge and stories with me. It was a great chance to talk up our Centre, too. Good to see how well you have been managing this outreach venture, Mark. Cudos for your expert demonstrations with the old Bell scope, - and lookin' good in the period costume too! All in all, the vintage telescope display in the building was really impressive and I'm pretty sure the public will remember and talk about what they have seen. The new 16" Celestron scope is absolutely mind-blowing and at public star parties is a real crowd-pleaser. Thanks go to Gary B and Andy for all their efforts at transporting and setting-up this great new telescope. Thanks again for this invite to participate. Please count me in for the next one too! Eric Golding ----- Original Message ----- From: supergiant2003 at hotmail.com To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:34 AM Subject: RASC Hamilton Fwd: Re: Westfield Star Party Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: MARK PICKETT Date:09-25-2014 8:03 AM (GMT-05:00) To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hi all, The directions are on the website westfieldheritage.ca You go to the village by an alternate route, however. The paying customers go though the mail gate into the village, but you are meant to take the exit on the other side of the marking lot, go past some buildings that are modern-style, and go in the village that way. You should set up in the square with the old telescope. You should be in and out by about 6:45 or earlier, with the start at 7:00. Cheers, Mark On Sep 24, 2014, at 21:43, Gary Colwell wrote: Oooops…that is Friday September 26 th!!!!!!!! From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Gary Colwell Sent: September-24-14 8:51 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: RASC Hamilton Westfield Star Party Hello all, Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look through a turn of the century telescope….and compare it with a modern one?....Well here is your chance! As many of you know we have partnered with Westfield to loan them our antique scopes….and we have a wonderful opportunity this Friday September 26, 2014 to view through some of them…. Westfield is hosting a public star party at their facility…and they need lots of people and telescopes to make it a huge success….and we have the opportunity of being a part of this wonderful outreach….and I am asking for volunteers to help out this Friday evening…..bring your scope…bring your family to this wonderful evening of observing!...We need a lot of members to help support this outreach…and Mark Pickett will be dressed in period attire…and that alone is worth the drive to Westfield!!!... Westfield has presenter that is doing the lectures of Sir Robert Ball (English astronomer) in about 1900 too!.. anyone can take a telescope to Westfield and the club will show you how to use it. Westfield has a great star party theme, and we expect about 200 people to show up. If it is successful, the star party will be an annual event - and we will have an observatory next year to do it in. Festivities and setup start around 6:00pm..( note …cars are not allowed on the observing site after 7:00 pm so if you have gear to bring and set up…best to be there before 7:00!...after all they didn’t have cars back then!)) If you can join us…reply to this email so we know who and how many to expect… This will be a great opportunity to share our wonderful hobby with a lot of people and families. So ….come out and be a part of this first time event…. For directions, or more information, reply to this email address and Mark will be happy to give them to you! 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URL: From bscphm at gmail.com Mon Sep 29 20:13:43 2014 From: bscphm at gmail.com (Muhammad Basil Ahmad) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:13:43 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This linked worked 3 weeks ago. Where can I find the calendar? Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad wrote: > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php > > The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and > Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Tried it...says page not found? >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: Roger Hill >> Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... >> >> Hi, Gary... >> >> click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the >> current calendar, rather than going through the web site . >> >> Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been >> changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject >> line). >> >> Roger >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >> Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >>
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" >> wrote: >> >> That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to >> help out? >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on >> Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested >> to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later >> this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to >> have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds >> of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >> >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as >> well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next >> meeting? >> -- >> Clear Skies! >> MK >> >> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 thegriswolds at bell.net Mon Sep 29 21:07:01 2014 From: thegriswolds at bell.net (Mike Griswold) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:07:01 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Doesn't work on my i-pad. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 9, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php > > The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > >> On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com wrote: >> Tried it...says page not found? >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: Roger Hill >> Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... >> >> Hi, Gary... >> >> click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . >> >> Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). >> >> Roger >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com >> Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website >> >> >> Sent from Samsung Mobile >> >>
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" wrote: >> >> That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: >> >> http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard >> Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM >> To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca >> Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory >> >> There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. >> >> Have a great day >> >> Andy Blanchard >> 289-337-6766H >> 905-847-7777B >> 905-330-5626C >> >> On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: >> >> On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: >> Hi Andy, >> I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. >> When is the next public stargazing ? >> >> I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? >> -- >> Clear Skies! >> MK >> >> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 shawn at skyminer.ca Mon Sep 29 22:56:23 2014 From: shawn at skyminer.ca (Shawn Preston) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:56:23 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> The site is undergoing an upgrade, and the calendar is being replaced by something a little more functional. It should be up properly tomorrow. Shawn From: astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] On Behalf Of Muhammad Basil Ahmad Sent: September-29-14 8:14 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... This linked worked 3 weeks ago. Where can I find the calendar? Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad > wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > wrote: Tried it...says page not found? Sent from Samsung Mobile -------- Original message -------- From: Roger Hill Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... Hi, Gary... click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the current calendar, rather than going through the web site . Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject line). Roger -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website Sent from Samsung Mobile
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to help out? Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" > wrote: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday evening this week. -----Original Message----- From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds of telescopes. Have a great day Andy Blanchard 289-337-6766H 905-847-7777B 905-330-5626C On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" > wrote: On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: Hi Andy, I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as well as renew my yearly membership. When is the next public stargazing ? I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next meeting? -- Clear Skies! MK http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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 bscphm at gmail.com Tue Sep 30 09:31:49 2014 From: bscphm at gmail.com (Muhammad Basil Ahmad) Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:31:49 -0400 Subject: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... In-Reply-To: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> References: <000c01cfdc5a$1ed0c700$5c725500$@skyminer.ca> Message-ID: I'm just looking for details about the next meeting. Muhammad Basil Ahmad HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 10:56 PM, Shawn Preston wrote: > The site is undergoing an upgrade, and the calendar is being replaced by > something a little more functional. It should be up properly tomorrow. > > > > Shawn > > > > *From:* astronomers [mailto:astronomers-bounces at hamiltonrasc.ca] *On > Behalf Of *Muhammad Basil Ahmad > *Sent:* September-29-14 8:14 PM > *To:* astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > *Subject:* Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > > > This linked worked 3 weeks ago. Where can I find the calendar? > > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:42 AM, Muhammad Basil Ahmad > wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php > > > > The above link does indeed work. I just tried it from my Windows PC and > Samsung Android phone. Both are running Chrome browser. Try it again. > > > Muhammad Basil Ahmad > > HonBSc, BScPhm, RPh, CDE > > > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:36 AM, supergiant2003 at hotmail.com < > supergiant2003 at hotmail.com> wrote: > > Tried it...says page not found? > > > > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: Roger Hill > > Date:09-09-2014 8:55 AM (GMT-05:00) > > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing at the Observatory... > > > > Hi, Gary... > > click on http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php to find the > current calendar, rather than going through the web site . > > Also, the title of this thread was applicable in August, it hasn't been > changed since then (until now - I've taken the "tonight" out of the subject > line). > > Roger > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of supergiant2003 at hotmail.com > Sent: Tue 09/09/2014 8:39 AM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > Its only tuesday...I didnt even see the calendsr on the Website > > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > >
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Subject: Re: RASC > Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory
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Will anyone be there to join me? Darn spell check. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:37 AM, "Andy Blanchard" > wrote: > > That's great, I'll be there to setup our new 14". Will Antony be there to > help out? > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 9, 2014, at 7:04 AM, "Roger Hill" wrote: > > http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/calendar/month.php shows an event on Wednesday > evening this week. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: astronomers on behalf of Andy Blanchard > Sent: Sun 07/09/2014 2:45 PM > To: astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca > Subject: Re: RASC Hamilton Stargazing Tonight at the Observatory > > There is not one on the calendar as of yet. But you might be interested to > know that we are hosting a Star-party as Westfield Pioneer Village later > this month. Details can or will be found on the website. A great place to > have family friendly fun, and experience views thought many different kinds > of telescopes. > > Have a great day > > Andy Blanchard > 289-337-6766H > 905-847-7777B > 905-330-5626C > > On Sep 6, 2014, at 10:02 PM, "Mark Kaye" wrote: > > On 14-9-06 21:16, sandeep patel wrote: > Hi Andy, > I wanted to come over for the public stargazing night for viewing as > well as renew my yearly membership. > When is the next public stargazing ? > > I still have the power supplies waiting for you. Maybe at the next > meeting? > -- > Clear Skies! > MK > > http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/index.htm > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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: