November 2007 Minutes |
| ATTENDANCE |
M. Arsenault, P. Backman, C. Clayton, A. Davis, D. Driscoll, J. Dunlap,
M. Giberson, G. Jones, T. Jones, E. Kaine, K. Keith, L. Larkin, C. MacAfee,
J. MacDonald, S. McHatten, C. Nason, S. Tompkins, C. Trott
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| WHAT'S UP |
Curt Nason. Curt covered the planets, comets and constellations to look
for, plus upcoming events in NB.
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| OBSERVING |
Dave,Candace and George observed Comet Holmes, Curt and Adrien did a session
at RNS.
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| TALK |
Telescopes and Exit Pupils -
Adrien Bordage covered the importance of matching telescope (F ratio) and
eyepieces to your eyes. The size of the cone of light coming from your
equipment (exit pupil) should ideally match the size of your pupil. Adrien
gave out test cards to determine pupil size.
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| CONSTELLATION TALK |
Curt discussed Triangulum and Piscis Austrinus.
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| CLUB BUSINESS |
Club Scope (Curt), PST (Mike Powell stillhas it), Sky & Tel subscriptions have been sent.
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| GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY |
Kathy shared with us her pictures and experience while visiting the Griffith Observatory
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