[Lvas] Lvas Digest, Vol 27, Issue 1

Thu Sep 3 22:26:48 PDT 2009

I can give him a ride. Let me know where he will be staying.

JB
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>   1. Visitor needs a ride (David Blanchette)
>   2. Re: Visitor needs a ride (Fred Rayworth)
>   3. Jupiter's Moons Disappear (Jonathan Kade)
>   4. Re: Jupiter's Moons Disappear (Fred Rayworth)
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> Date: Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:34:31 -0700
> From: David Blanchette <Yahoo at awit.com>
> Subject: [Lvas] Visitor needs a ride
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> I got an email from an amateur astronomer out of Toronto who will be
> visiting Vegas next week.  He has a free day/night, Sept 12th, and
> found our Red Rock star party listing.  He emailed to inquire about
> viewing opportunities.  I explained about Red Rocks, but also
> mentioned the possibility of a Redstone trip by Fred, et al.  But he
> will need a ride (he does not drive, so will not be renting a car) to
> either event.
>
> I asked him which hotel he will be using, and he will get back to me
> on whether he'd rather go to Red Rocks or Redstone, assuming there is
> a Redstone.
>
> If anyone would like to consider giving him a ride to either event,
> please let me know in the next week or so.
>
> Thanks.
>
> -- David
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> Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 22:12:23 -0500
> From: Fred Rayworth <rayworth1969 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Lvas] Visitor needs a ride
> To: Las Vegas Astronomical Society <lvas at lvlug.org>
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> Dave,
>
>
>
> I'd consider it but my schedule will be tight, and I won't have any room 
> in the truck for a passenger. Tried it twice with my granddaughters, but 
> it was very uncomfortable and they were pretty small.
>
>
>
> Fred
>
>
>
>> Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 19:34:31 -0700
>> To: lvas at lvlug.org
>> From: Yahoo at awit.com
>> Subject: [Lvas] Visitor needs a ride
>>
>> I got an email from an amateur astronomer out of Toronto who will be
>> visiting Vegas next week. He has a free day/night, Sept 12th, and
>> found our Red Rock star party listing. He emailed to inquire about
>> viewing opportunities. I explained about Red Rocks, but also
>> mentioned the possibility of a Redstone trip by Fred, et al. But he
>> will need a ride (he does not drive, so will not be renting a car) to
>> either event.
>>
>> I asked him which hotel he will be using, and he will get back to me
>> on whether he'd rather go to Red Rocks or Redstone, assuming there is
>> a Redstone.
>>
>> If anyone would like to consider giving him a ride to either event,
>> please let me know in the next week or so.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -- David
>>
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> Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 01:33:14 -0400
> From: Jonathan Kade <jonathan.kade at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Lvas] Jupiter's Moons Disappear
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> Hello,
>
> Diane and I caught the start of the great moon vanishing just now - an
> impressive sight.  All four Galilean moons are "invisible" - either in
> front of, behind, or in the shadow of Jupiter.  Ganymede might be just
> barely visible(?) against the face; Europa isn't, though I think
> that's its shadow next to Ganymede.  (Later in the night, this will
> turn into a double shadow transit.)  Callisto is in Jupiter's shadow
> and basically invisible.  Io is completely blocked by the planet.
>
> The start of the event, with Ganymede disappearing from view and
> Europa's shadow coming into view almost simultaneously, was fantastic.
> If you have the chance, it would be worthwhile to catch the end of
> it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jonathan
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 10:01:08 -0500
> From: Fred Rayworth <rayworth1969 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Lvas] Jupiter's Moons Disappear
> To: Las Vegas Astronomical Society <lvas at lvlug.org>
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> Jonathan,
>
>
>
> You witnessed one of those unique things that people don't see very often. 
> One of the many things that makes this hobby worthwhile.
>
>
>
> I won't be able to even look at the sky for a week and a half. I've got 
> company. However, weekend after next, the first dark Saturday, I'm keeping 
> my fingers crossed for Redstone. The following weekend will be Cathedral 
> Gorge. I hope by then, the remenants of hurricane Jemenez will be gone.
>
>
>
> My big thing with Jupiter was seeing the aftereffects of comet Shoemaker 
> Levy in the 90's. Was out at a park near Lawton Oklahoma. We had buffalo 
> wandering around all night. Just had to be careful not to upset one!
>
>
>
> Fred
>
>
>
>> Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 01:33:14 -0400
>> From: jonathan.kade at gmail.com
>> To: lvas at lvlug.org; WarrenAstro at yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: [Lvas] Jupiter's Moons Disappear
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> Diane and I caught the start of the great moon vanishing just now - an
>> impressive sight. All four Galilean moons are "invisible" - either in
>> front of, behind, or in the shadow of Jupiter. Ganymede might be just
>> barely visible(?) against the face; Europa isn't, though I think
>> that's its shadow next to Ganymede. (Later in the night, this will
>> turn into a double shadow transit.) Callisto is in Jupiter's shadow
>> and basically invisible. Io is completely blocked by the planet.
>>
>> The start of the event, with Ganymede disappearing from view and
>> Europa's shadow coming into view almost simultaneously, was fantastic.
>> If you have the chance, it would be worthwhile to catch the end of
>> it.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jonathan
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