February 2011
February 7, 2011 Meeting
Bartlesville Public Library Meeting Room
6:45 p.m. Setup and casual conversation
7:00 p.m. Club Business
7:15 p.m. What's News?
7:30 p.m.
Ken Willcox: The Birth of an Eclipse Chaser
Presenter - Daryl Doughty
Daryl Doughty and Ken Willcox first met in the mid 60's, when they both started working for the Bureau of Mines Petroleum Station in Bartlesville. They quickly realized that they had a common interest in astronomy. By the late 60's, shifts in educational plans and career interests sent them in different directions, but eventually both returned to Bartlesville and they renewed their friendship and their common interest in astronomy.
In February 1979, Daryl received a call from Ken, proposing that they take a trip north, into Canada, to observe a total eclipse of the Sun. They loaded up Ken's car, and along with a friend from Tulsa, headed north. Daryl's program and slide show this month will describe their adventure and show the results of Ken's eclipse photography.
A Pupil Primer
by Alan M. MacRobert (http://www.skyandtelescope.com/howto/basics/3304201.html)
2011 Programs
February 9 - Asteroid 2009 UN3 Close Approach.
February 14 - New Moon
February 16 - Conjunction of Jupiter and Venus.
February 28 - Full Moon
March 15 - New Moon
Bartlesville Astronomical Society - Membership
B.A.S. is an organization of people interested in Astronomy and related fields of science.
The current officers are:
President
Information/Publicity
Treasurer/Secretary
John Grismore
Fred Frey
Milt Enderlin / Vicky Travaglini
Additional club positions:
Membership is open to everyone interested in any aspects of astronomy.
Adult. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00
Students (through 12th grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00
Magazine Subscription (reduced rate for members)
Sky & Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.95
B.A.S. is a registered, non-profit organization.
Next Meeting
March 7, Monday. Bartlesville Public Library Meeting Room (tentative)
Newsletter Contributions Needed
Our club newsletter is reaching more people each month, and member contributions in the form of short articles, interesting news items, alerts of upcoming astronomical events or activities, descriptions of personal observations or useful equipment, and observing tips, are encouraged. Recurring columns or multipart articles are also welcome. Please submit your contributions to Mike Woods or to bvilleastro@gmail.com .
For Sale
Celestron NexStar 130 SLT GoTo Reflector Telescope. Includes Soft Case, manual, etc… Can be powered by 8 internal AA batteries or included 12V power cord. Asking $250. Contact Duane Perkins, phone: 336-5096 or email: dperkins@sbcglobal.net.
I've purchased a condo at forest creek and selling my home. im selling my 12" orion intelliscope dob because the deck is not large enough for that size scope. there is a photo of it in the photo section. it cost $1095 plus shipping. the azimuth movement was upgraded with a scope stuff kit. the cart and a orion 8" ota all gos with this package. im asking only $450 for it. just thought i would give the members first shot at it before i post it on astromart (pick up only)thanks, don
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