Space Forum / Amateur Astronomy / June 2007

http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=86
just ordered one.  $230 CAD total

Did anyone ever hear of Dr. Neil de Grasse Tyson?

I seemed to have lost my hand controller for my 8" Meade LX50 during a
recent move. After my frustration settled the fear set in. Can this
scope work again? I know I can still observe through it, with
difficulty. But, can I buy a replacement? Or, does anyone think I can

NASA investigates into the real causes of Ozone depletion. The details
are available at
http://theanalystmagazine.com/pr/124.htm

Due to some pretty poor weather for many of us in the Continental
U.S., we've extended the SCT User (Yahoo Group) imaging contest
closing date until 31 October.
For rules, visit the files section of the group at:

Plans for a Liquid Lunar Telescope
  http://www.universetoday.com/2007/06/21/plans-for-a-liquid-lunar-telescope/
  NASA-funded researchers are working on a clever technology that could
  deploy a gigantic telescope made from rotating liquid\u2026 on the

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070625.html
Looking the centre-right of the pic, (apparently) on the upper atmosphere
there are some clouds.
What is it?

I wonder if a regular satellite dish would work to monitor solar
flux if it were possible?

Hi.  Could anyone tell me what happened to the S&T interactive sky
chart?  Did it move?  I tried to ask weblinks@SkyandTelescope.com, but
the email bounced back on me...Dennis

With all the attention here in So. Cal being given to the South Lake
Tahoe fire, there was a little blurb about 30 people being evacuated
from homes in the Rosamond area where there is 6000 acre blaze burning.
Dennis, is there any info you can give? Are you affected by this? I

I viewed Jupiter last night in my Skyquest 4.5 and was disappointed.
Although I could see three moons, Jupiter appeared only white, and I
could not see any details. Is this due to atmospheric conditions, my
viewing site, and/ or limitations of the scope?

I'm looking for the best general astronomy site; I came across:
http://www.astronomyknowledge.com
Is there a better site?
Thanks!

Come on Eta Carinae -- Explode Already!
  http://www.universetoday.com/2007/06/21/come-on-eta-carinae-explode-already/
  June 21st, 2007
  The death watch is on for Eta Carinae, a relatively nearby massive

Hello group,
this is my shot of the past Venus occultation:
http://www.danielegasparri.com/eng/html/sistema_solare/luna/luna_65.htm
Clear skies!