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darkstar528
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030508 - My 1yr annniversary viewing!!!!!!!
      #2237830 - 03/05/08 02:29 PM

That lil spot of plage seems to have grown quite a bit...I only managed to get about 20-25 mins outside before the clouds came back and shut me down, not sure how much I missed...


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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W limb new [Re: darkstar528]
      #2237848 - 03/05/08 02:39 PM

Nice sketch,the wind is howling out here blowing some of the clouds away but not me not today.

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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: Ralph Marantino]
      #2238821 - 03/05/08 10:06 PM

I just realized today made my first full year observing!!!!!...Man how times flies when you're having fun!!!

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Stephen "Darkstar" Ames
PST(#96038), VIXEN 8-24mm,CEMAX 2x Barlow, Thousand Oaks White Light Filter and a Meade Elec EP
CFI, CFII, MEI, working on EIEIO!
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stets
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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: darkstar528]
      #2238844 - 03/05/08 10:21 PM

I raise my glass to you. Happy anniversary.

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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: stets]
      #2238887 - 03/05/08 10:44 PM

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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Colin Kaminski

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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: colinsk]
      #2238897 - 03/05/08 10:49 PM

That seems like a pretty nice sketch to celebrate your anniversary with!!
Keith


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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: cocobolo]
      #2239082 - 03/06/08 12:00 AM

This has been an incredible learning experience so far, and to come...I want to thank you all for your patience and desire to share your knowledge, experiences and resources...

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Stephen "Darkstar" Ames
PST(#96038), VIXEN 8-24mm,CEMAX 2x Barlow, Thousand Oaks White Light Filter and a Meade Elec EP
CFI, CFII, MEI, working on EIEIO!
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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: darkstar528]
      #2239296 - 03/06/08 04:14 AM

congratz with your first year....there is anny cake?

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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: EmielVeldhuis]
      #2239384 - 03/06/08 07:05 AM Attachment (6 downloads)

Your enthusiasm has made the forum that much more fun,congrats on a year.

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Lunt H-alpha LS100THa/B3400
Rockland Astronomy Club
Member BAA Solar Section
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
Astronomical League
DSPST,PST & 70mm Coronado Cal K telescope.2.2A
Zeiss 2 inch prism diagonal&Zeiss Zoom EP
2inch APM Herschel Wedge in a 94mm F7 Brandon
14.5 inch f4.2 Starmaster Dob(Zambuto mirror)
TeleView Genisis SDF with 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Zeiss 63mm f13.5 refractor 1000 Oaks Glass filter
Itty Bitty Solar Radio Telescope.
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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: Ralph Marantino]
      #2239559 - 03/06/08 09:32 AM

it feels so long, just because you're so dedicated!!!

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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: Oldfield]
      #2239589 - 03/06/08 09:45 AM

I AMES to observe as much as possible! LOL

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PST(#96038), VIXEN 8-24mm,CEMAX 2x Barlow, Thousand Oaks White Light Filter and a Meade Elec EP
CFI, CFII, MEI, working on EIEIO!
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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: darkstar528]
      #2240127 - 03/06/08 02:40 PM

Quote:

I just realized today made my first full year observing!!!!!...Man how times flies when you're having fun!!!




Wow, that is awesome!!

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Dee
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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: Ralph Marantino]
      #2241032 - 03/06/08 10:11 PM

Quote:

Your enthusiasm has made the forum that much more fun,congrats on a year.




Ditto.

It's been great having you join us, Stephen!

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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: Erix]
      #2244013 - 03/08/08 11:46 AM

Congrads Stephen!

Keep up the good work.

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Re: 030508 - Lil region seems to be growing off W new [Re: mypontiac]
      #2244046 - 03/08/08 11:56 AM

Thanks ya'll, 10" of snow today :-(

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Stephen "Darkstar" Ames
PST(#96038), VIXEN 8-24mm,CEMAX 2x Barlow, Thousand Oaks White Light Filter and a Meade Elec EP
CFI, CFII, MEI, working on EIEIO!
BAA Member
My solar site:

http://seemysunspot.com


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