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

[Fred Rayworth]

Me too!

 

Fred


 
> From: jboron at cox.net
> To: lvas at lvlug.org
> Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:54:12 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Lvas] Lvas Digest, Vol 22, Issue 43-JBoronthanks
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> 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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> > 1. A Gift to the LVAS (roger ivester)
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> > Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:04:30 +0000
> > 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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> >
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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.
> >
> >
> >
> > Best Regards, Roger Ivester
> >
> >
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