[Lvas] Lvas Digest, Vol 22, Issue 43-JBoronthanks

[John Boron]

That is really a much appreciated gesture, Roger. You certainly have 
inspired me to viewing in areas I have not thought of, or thought of in 
passing ( the Virgo Diamond and double stars to name only two).

John Boron
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> From: roger ivester <drivester at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Lvas] A Gift to the LVAS
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> Re: The Virgo Diamond
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> I am not sure why I have become so interested in this five star asterism. 
> One reason is the fact that it is very unique and that there are so few 
> amateurs aware of its existence.  It is difficult to locate and observe, a 
> true observing challenge.  I like challenges.  I would like to offer the 
> LVAS an original sketch to be given away at your next meeting.  The 
> officers of the club should decide who should receive this sketch...a 
> raffle or drawing?
>
>
>
> Give me a few weeks to get it completed.  The reason is I am doing this is 
> in appreciation of the inspiration that I have been able to achieve due to 
> the correspondence on the forum.  I have always had a desire to 
> communicate and discuss deep-sky with others; especially beyond my 
> backyard.
>
> Each original copy will be numbered and I will attach a hand-written 
> letter explaining the Virgo Diamond. The list at current:
>
>
>
> 1.  Dennis di Cicco (Sky & Telescope Magazine)
>
> 2.  Tom English (my astronomy friend and mentor of almost 18 years)
>
> 3.  Jim Mullaney (in appreciation of his 1st book, The Finest Deep Sky 
> Objects)  and also his willingness to correspond with me for almost 
> fifteen years)
>
> 4.  Paul Webb (the founder of the Cleveland County Astronomical Society)
>
> 5.  Fred Rayworth (in honor for his completion of the H-400 List, 
> something I have been unable to achieve)
> 6.  Las Vegas Astronomical Society (recipient unknown at this time)
>
> 7.  Brian Skiff  Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Arizona (in appreciation 
> of his book Observing Handbook And Catalogue Of Deep-Sky Objects)  This 
> book brought me to a higher level as an observer.  The thought of having a 
> framed picture of my sketch in his cabin which was previously occupied by 
> Robert Burnham, Jr. would be quite an honor for me.
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> Best Regards, Roger Ivester
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