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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) mgimmey member Reged: 08/13/05 Loc: SW Washington Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #4284978 - 01/01/11 03:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I started the Columbia Gorge Astronomers Club in 2000 when I was living near Stevenson Washington. At one point there were over 70 people on the e-mail list. There were no dues or fees to join, all you needed was just an interest in astronomy. With the help of the Skamania County Parks and Recreation and the Goldendale Observatory, we held several star parties at Rock Creek Park in Stevenson and the Goldendale Observatory. We also did a few meetings the the Discovery Center in The Dalles. Attendance at these events was very good. I moved out of the area in 2003 and because of this, club activity stopped. I still get several e-mails a year asking about the Columbia Gorge Astronomers Club, and many times I have considered trying to start up the club again. However many factors keep me from doing this. I would really like to see another Astronomy club started up in the Columbia Gorge area. Mike Gimmey Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: mgimmey]       #4285066 - 01/01/11 03:38 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   It would be great to get a hold of those people some how. Its always been a privledge playing sidewalk astronomer and having folks see stuff they have never seen. Let me know if there is something I can do to help. Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #4301800 - 01/09/11 01:56 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Skies were somewhat ok on this end tonight.... carved through the Virgo group from my back patio. Good times. Post Extras:       square_peg Postmaster Reged: 03/26/04 Loc: Maple Valley, WA Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #4301843 - 01/09/11 03:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Still cloudy here. Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: square_peg]       #4301850 - 01/09/11 03:43 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Looks like you have a possible session coming up according to csc......yay! Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #4313355 - 01/14/11 02:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey! Where is every body? Post Extras:       square_peg Postmaster Reged: 03/26/04 Loc: Maple Valley, WA Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #4313396 - 01/14/11 03:39 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hiding from the rain. Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: square_peg]       #4335115 - 01/23/11 06:27 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great evenings lately....even though the moon is up its nice to be able to see it. Post Extras:       WOBentley Deep Sky Denizen Reged: 09/16/09 Loc: Pacific Northwest USA Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #4335868 - 01/24/11 01:04 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   STill cloudy here in PDX although it is supposed to clear up in a few days...unlikely though as new equipment has arrived Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: WOBentley]       #4361851 - 02/03/11 10:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Great sessions out here these days. Just love the chill in the air. Hows it going with the rest of the local gang? Post Extras:       WOBentley Deep Sky Denizen Reged: 09/16/09 Loc: Pacific Northwest USA Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #4362947 - 02/04/11 01:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   2 good nights in PDX, but last night was cloudy Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: WOBentley]       #4409210 - 02/24/11 08:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Whats goin on in the gorge ? Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #5298565 - 07/01/12 09:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   OOOOOK, Long time no post. We started a page on Facebook named the "Columbia Gorge Astronomy Buffs", feel free to drop in and us it as a means to share photos, posts, etc Secondly I'll be doing a small astronomy session at Memaloose St Park on July 14th, and August 18. Lets hope for clear skies! Post Extras:       BradleyB professor emeritus Reged: 09/01/06 Loc: Olympia, WA Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #5298716 - 07/01/12 11:24 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   If you could continue to post here also I'd appreciate it. I tend to stay away from Facebook. Thanks, Brad Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: BradleyB]       #5299230 - 07/02/12 11:23 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Will do! Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #5549945 - 12/02/12 08:57 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Just an update. Our page on facebook was changed to "Columbia gorge amateur astronomers." We got the honor of doing a bi weekly column in "The Dalles Chronicle" newspaper in Oregon. Will be posting Star party events on FB page, and in the paper. Post Extras:       Spaced Post Laureate Reged: 03/01/05 Loc: Tacoma, Washington, USA Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #5553747 - 12/04/12 10:53 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Joe, I use Facebook at most as much as Brad does but I did see your note here. I' d be willing to allow use of my property for a star party. It's a bit harder to find than the G/dale Observ. and more difficult access when found, but much better skies. Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: Spaced]       #5554418 - 12/04/12 06:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you so much Steve! I'll be contacting you on that for sure! Post Extras:       sleepy sage Reged: 07/10/10 Loc: The Columbia Gorge/ OR Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #5874320 - 05/20/13 05:51 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey folks! It's been a while and so I've decided to update the world. Facebook page is still running, search "Columbia Gorge Amateur Astronomers". We are planning to host a few star parties this summer in the region. Will update soon Post Extras:       Spaced Post Laureate Reged: 03/01/05 Loc: Tacoma, Washington, USA Re: OR/WA Columbia Gorge Astronomy group [Re: sleepy]       #5875740 - 05/21/13 12:20 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Wellll, Facebook is something I don't touch. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all)

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