Chicago Astronomer Updates

Current topics on the Chicago Astronomer

I think it's a great time to be an astronomer. Information at our
finger tips, knowledgable friends and with modest equipment...the
heavens open up to us.

Here is just a sampling on what's going on at the Chicago Astronomer:

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* - 60mm Finder Scope project
I have finally attached a great new finder scope to my 4.5" OTA.
Looks good, works great and the full account of the project can be
found here:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=recent

I greatly thank Chicago Astronomers Bill and Steve who both
unknowingly helped me build this from different directions.

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* - I understand the Comet Pojmanski is putting on a nice display in
our eastern skies now. In binoculars, it shows a pale blue fuzz ball
close to Venus. Info can be found here:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Comets&thread=1140899290&page=1

I haven't been able to view it yet, but I hope to soon before it
heads out and away starting Monday.

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* - Jupiter has developed a new Great Red Spot. Quite exciting. I
haven't had the chance to observe this, but perhaps when the next
clear pre-dawn sky presents itself, I can catch both Jupiter and the
comet. Information on the new spot can be found here:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=solarsystem&thread=1141465329&page=1

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* - Telescopes worthless by year 2050:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Equipment&thread=1141361808&page=1

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* - Yerkes may NOT be sold afterall -

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=News&thread=1103333806&page=1

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* - The THEMIS Martian Orbiter images:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=mars&thread=1141465994&page=1

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* - S.M.A.R.T 1 Lunar Orbiter to smash into the Moon:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=smart1&thread=1141462438&page=1

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* - Mission to the Asteroids Canceled:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=SpaceTravel&thread=1132647656&page=1
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* - Ancient Astronomical Copper Disk Deciphered:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Ancient&thread=1141367437&page=1

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* - 2004 VD17 Earth Grazer to buzz Earth in 2102:


http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=Comets&thread=1141346874&page=1

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* - Golfing outside the ISS:

http://astronomer.proboards23.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=russian&thread=1141197571&page=1

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All looking good and thanks for your participation at all levels.

Chicago Astronomer Joe
Administrator
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