Mount Washington Valley Astronomy » General Astronomy http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog Astronomy and Science Sun, 04 May 2008 12:02:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en April Star Party http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=9 http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=9#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 21:33:16 +0000 admin http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=9 The first star party of the spring was a great success. With over 20 participants and roughly 10 scopes there was plenty of sights to see.

Marc Stowbridge and Ted Blank from The New Hampshire Astronomical Society both made great viewing contributions with their scopes. Marc was instrumental in helping some of the newbies with setup and alignment. His expertise was greatly appreciated.

Thanks to Rhonda for the great salads and Jill & Bob for the racks of ribs. On the grill where burgers and dogs as well.

With warmer weather coming a second star party will soon be in the making.


Ted Blank

Marc Stowbridge
]]> http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?feed=rss2&p=9 Clouds and Snow http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=8 http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=8#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:38:49 +0000 admin http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=8 It seems we have had clouds and snow for months now. I’ve been unable to get out and do more than casual observing for some time. I have decided to post a picture of my new Meade LXD75 mount taken back in October 2007. Hopefully I will have some astronomy pictures to post soon.

New LXD75

]]> http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?feed=rss2&p=8 Been Away http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=6 http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=6#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:51:50 +0000 admin http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=6 I haven’t written in a while as I’ve been working long hours. I’m hoping to have some new images and observing notes to share soon. There are several pieces of new equipment that are calling my name and I need to try them out soon. Also, greet’s to Jackson, CA.

Here is the new observatory at it’s new home site.

]]> http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?feed=rss2&p=6 New Observatory http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=5 http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=5#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:08:25 +0000 admin http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=5 Thanks to the generosity of fellow amateur astronomer, Charles Harrow, I now own a new 8′ observatory. The dome and housing have not been setup at there new home yet . Hopefully I will have everything in working order soon.

The observatory at it’s old location.

Moving Day!

]]> http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?feed=rss2&p=5 Perseids http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=4 http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=4#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:09:26 +0000 admin http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=4 I spent most of Sat., 8-11, night watching the Perseids meteor shower. They were sporadic at first then increased as the night progressed, sometimes two and three could be seen at a time. Sunday night, 8-12, was a wash because of clouds. It’s bright and sunny now so I hope to get some observing time in tonight. I did manage to take a few constellation photos of Pegasus and Ursa Major. They are posted on the forum with links to very hi-res images.

]]> http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?feed=rss2&p=4 New blog Format http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=3 http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=3#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:49:27 +0000 admin http://mwvastronomy.com/astroblog/?p=3 Here is the first post to the new blog. I’ll be posting images, observing notes and general rants about astronomy so stay tuned.

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