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OBSERVING INTENTS
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Thursday, July 24	3 TAC Members plan to observe at Montebello OSP (Palo Alto).
Friday, July 25	1 TAC Member plans to observe at Henry Coe. 1 TAC Member plans to observe at Unlisted Site.
Saturday, July 26	3 TAC Members plan to observe at Coyote Lake. 3 TAC Members plan to observe at Montebello OSP (Palo Alto). 1 TAC Member plans to observe at Unlisted Site.
Sunday, July 27	1 TAC Member plans to observe at Unlisted Site.
Wednesday, July 30	1 TAC Member plans to observe at Montebello OSP (Palo Alto). 1 TAC Member plans to observe at Unlisted Site.
Thursday, July 31	2 TAC Members plan to observe at Unlisted Site.
Friday, August 1	1 TAC Member plans to observe at Unlisted Site.

TAC STAR PARTIES AND EVENTS:

OTHER STAR PARTIES AND EVENTS:

7/31/2008 Thursday, 17:08	Open house at Plettstone Sponsored by: Michelle and Paul Plett We are sponsoring an open house here at the observatory from July 31st through August 3rd. It is our last sponsored event ... in July this year. ;) We'll fire up the barbies and BBQ some sauges and burgers which Paul and I will provide. We'll supply the buns and condiments. As always, you are welcome to bring something to share. If you'd like to come, please let me know in private email and likewise, I'd appreciate a cancellation email if you decide later that you can't make it. Aside from the fires we've had this year, the skies have been quite good and we always have a good time. Michelle
8/1/2008 Friday, 17:08	Open house at Plettstone Sponsored by: Michelle and Paul Plett We are sponsoring an open house here at the observatory from July 31st through August 3rd. It is our last sponsored event ... in July this year. ;) We'll fire up the barbies and BBQ some sauges and burgers which Paul and I will provide. We'll supply the buns and condiments. As always, you are welcome to bring something to share. If you'd like to come, please let me know in private email and likewise, I'd appreciate a cancellation email if you decide later that you can't make it. Aside from the fires we've had this year, the skies have been quite good and we always have a good time. Michelle
8/2/2008 Saturday, 16:00	Potluck Picnic & Super Star Party Sponsored by: FPOA AANC Star B Q YOU ARE INVITED Anyone interested in astronomy or Fremont Peak State Park is welcome. You do not have to be a member of a club to attend. Call (831) 623-2465 or e-mail info@fpoa.net with your name, number of guests and number of cars. RSVP’s by Monday, July 28, will be entered for the grand prize drawing! This is a GREAT way to meet other amateur astronomers and enjoy the fun side of astronomy. Don't forget the quiz and gastronomic astronomic contests. Hope to see you there, Ken Frank VP AANC
8/2/2008 Saturday, 17:08	Open house at Plettstone Sponsored by: Michelle and Paul Plett We are sponsoring an open house here at the observatory from July 31st through August 3rd. It is our last sponsored event ... in July this year. ;) We'll fire up the barbies and BBQ some sauges and burgers which Paul and I will provide. We'll supply the buns and condiments. As always, you are welcome to bring something to share. If you'd like to come, please let me know in private email and likewise, I'd appreciate a cancellation email if you decide later that you can't make it. Aside from the fires we've had this year, the skies have been quite good and we always have a good time. Michelle
8/8/2008 Friday, 20:00	Starry Night art & astronomy overnight Sponsored by: Montalvo Arts Center Art and astronomy collide at Montalvo’s fifth annual Starry, Starry Night: Art & Astronomy Slumber Party. Coinciding with the beginning of the Perseid meteor showers, Starry, Starry Night invites the community to learn about the vast night skies and the art it inspires. Enjoy stimulating astronomy talks by guest astronomers, view the stars through powerful telescopes, and hear a storyteller weave tales of the night sky. Explore space through contemporary art installations and films, and create art inspired by the heavens. Sleep under the stars on Montalvo's front lawn and wake to breakfast at the historic Villa with Montalvo's Culinary Fellow, Chef Jessie Benthien. TICKET PRICE(S) : Members: $70 adult/40 child/200 family (2 adults & 2 children); Public: $88 adult/50 child/250 family
8/16/2008 Saturday, 20:00	SJAA lecture Sponsored by: San Jose Astronomical Association Dr. Frank Marchis (UCB) - Binary Asteroids

TAC MAILING LIST

• RE: State Park Funding Proposal - Political but relevent Stacy Jo McDermott (Thu Jul 24 2008 - 17:58:03 MST)
• I might be at Montebello tonight ... Jay Reynolds Freeman (Thu Jul 24 2008 - 14:44:49 MST)
• RE: Astronomy at Lick at top of SJ Mercury news Jeff (Thu Jul 24 2008 - 14:37:55 MST)
• RE: Astronomy at Lick at top of SJ Mercury news Jeff (Thu Jul 24 2008 - 14:24:55 MST)
• Re: Astronomy at Lick at top of SJ Mercury news John R Pierce (Thu Jul 24 2008 - 11:15:51 MST)
• Re: Astronomy at Lick at top of SJ Mercury news Randy Muller (Thu Jul 24 2008 - 10:37:15 MST)
• Astronomy at Lick at top of SJ Mercury news Mark Johnston (Thu Jul 24 2008 - 10:23:04 MST)
• Re: TAC picture of the day 7-23-08 Mark Johnston (Wed Jul 23 2008 - 22:01:42 MST)

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WEATHER

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EQUIPMENT

About cleaning optics
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Cloudy Nights Telescope Reviews by T. Gross, J. Freeman, D. Knisely & others.
Free Plans - 4 Inch Dob - Complete Manual for Download
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DYNAMIC MEDIA

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BAY AREA RESOURCES

Features of local clubs
Adventures in Deep Space Challenging Observing Projects for Amateur Astronomers, by Jim Shields & Steve Gottlieb.
Music of the Spheres

WORLDWIDE RESOURCES

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NASA RESOURCES

Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD from Goddard)
Live from Mars
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