tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248782011-04-21T15:30:50.229-07:00Astronomy NevadaSierra Summer Star Party 2 (2008) is scheduled for Fri-Sun Sep 26-28, at the Alpine County Airport ,Indian Creek Rec Area, & Turtle Rock Park. Astronomical activities for hobbiest and expert stargazer sponsored by the Great Western Astronomers. Please visit our website http://www.sierrastar.org for registration and updated information.Bobnoreply@blogger.comBlogger561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-30608254312064605282008-03-01T11:35:00.000-08:002008-03-01T11:37:33.213-08:00Due to the non-reservability of the campground on the Labor Day weekend, the 2008 dates for Sierra Summer Starparty 2 have been changed to Fri-Sun, September 26-28, 2008.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-68176152062679158492007-12-21T10:43:00.000-08:002007-12-21T10:52:46.638-08:00Paid Star Party: A list is being established for Experienced Public Star Party Astronomers who would be willing to commit to attending and providing a telescope for future scheduled observing reserved by convention entertainment provisioners. If you are interested in one or more of these programs, and wish to receive further information on scheduling, other requirements, and expenses Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-90604425264661582682007-09-16T14:20:00.000-07:002007-09-16T14:35:33.551-07:00Sierra Summer Starparty 2, August 28-31, 2008. Please visit the Website http://www.sierrastar.org for updates. Planning is progressing to offer 2 meals on Saturday, two observing sites= one for non-public, a Comet search, a central near location for event coordination at the Starlight Lodge, sounds appropriate, offering more civilized accomodations. Info for year-round lodging, please contact Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-38935973942919556772007-08-25T18:59:00.000-07:002007-08-25T19:07:17.743-07:00Please visit http://www.sierrastar.orgfor availability of tickets remaining for the Sierra Summer Star Party programs. 1. Star party Registrations. 2. John Dobson Visit and Lecture. 3. Camping Space. 4. IDA Display. 5. IDA Sky Survey. 6. Sierrastars Robotic Observatory Tour. 7. Imaging Demo. 8. Success Breakfast. 9. RV Parking. 10. Turtle Rock Park Facilities. 11. 2008 SSSP2 Information.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-12169825784923135822007-08-06T10:42:00.000-07:002007-08-06T10:49:30.739-07:00SSS Update: Jack Sales of the International Darksky Assn will be providing a display of his latest information for working to lower the lighting levels that are continuing to reduce astronomical observing. He will also be doing a talk and performing a sky evaluation at the Alpine County Airport observing site. For updated information on the Sierra Summer Starparty please visit http://Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-25092660801136004132007-07-08T09:15:00.000-07:002007-07-08T10:11:39.363-07:00SIERRA SUMMER STARPARTY POLICIES 1. Alpine County Policies require that the event be non-smoking on the airport and in the surrounding forested areas. 2. Attendence is limited to 75 registrants.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-84698332145925572222007-05-23T11:18:00.000-07:002007-05-23T11:20:50.578-07:00Sierra Alps Starparty. Alpine County Airport Jun 15-16 Come see the facilities sssp@charter.net for detailsBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-88810122221022208372007-05-10T09:32:00.000-07:002007-05-10T09:40:49.307-07:00Sierra Summer Star Party Registration. To register for access to the site and receive your ticket, please send a check for $20.00 and a SASE to:- SSSP Registration, 7201 Borealis Ct, Sparks NV 89436. The funds will be used to offset government fees, facility expenses, and provide you admission to the Alpine County Airport and the John Dobson presentation.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-35681822892328134012007-05-05T12:48:00.000-07:002007-05-05T12:57:42.012-07:00Sierra Summer StarParty Parking/Observing area. The reserved South Half of the aircraft parking apron has been designated a No Smoking zone due to the proximity to the nearby trees and as required by Alpine County regulations. Our permit also requires that there be no encroachment onto the runway or aircraft ramps. Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-75872897344761461942007-04-24T20:12:00.000-07:002007-04-24T20:33:55.995-07:00Various accomodations available for Sierra Summer Star Party. Option 1. A group area has been reserved near parking, facilities, and the lake. There is a charge of $5. per person per night in advance that will reserve a tent site for up to 4 per site. Option 2. There are a small number of first-come-first-served spots for from 22-32 per night payable Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-59524280603490043162007-04-19T19:25:00.000-07:002007-04-19T19:28:41.148-07:00Star party Announcement, see http://www.sierrastar.org for details. May 11. '07-- Wilson Commons siteBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-45862308993569865682007-04-16T09:26:00.000-07:002007-04-16T09:46:35.248-07:00Sierra Summer Starparty: For Camping and RV Information at the Indian Creek Recreation Area adjacent to the Starparty site at the Alpine County Airport, please visit http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field.html A limited supply of brochures is available by sending business size SASE to Sierra Summer Starparty, 7201 Borealis Ct, Sparks NV 89436. Markleeville California has rooms of Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-88141713495225561382007-04-06T12:43:00.000-07:002007-04-06T13:05:04.266-07:00The Great Western Astronomers provides these directions to Alpine County Airport, CA. Located South of Minden NV in the eastern High Sierra and site of the Sierra Summer Star Party, Sep 7-9, 2007. From Highway 88, Turn south on Highway 89 for Markleeville CA, go approx 2 miles until you see road signs for Airport Road and Indian Creek Reservoir . Turn East onto Airport Road, go about 2 miles to Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-40428128846099891102007-04-01T19:04:00.000-07:002007-04-01T19:20:31.051-07:00SSSP. The Great Western Astronomers announce Sierra Summer Starparty slated for Fri-Sun September 7-9, 2007. This event will be held at the Alpine County Airport near rustic Markleeville, California which has lodging and restaurants. An easily accessable site by paved road and features a large paved parking and set-up area, nearby camping and facilities, Dark skies, excellent seeing, and good Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-65333732230416864872007-03-28T09:37:00.000-07:002007-03-28T09:40:46.198-07:00Family Night update:- Fri, Apr 13 at the Gasline Rd site, between Fernley and Silver Springs NV. For directions, please visit http://www.sierrastar.orgBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-54694978891699864922007-03-25T16:43:00.000-07:002007-03-25T16:50:25.506-07:00GWA Star Party schedule- April 07, Lake Tahoe area TBA, Gasline Road between Fernley and Silver Springs NV April 13-14,20-21 Please get directions at http://www.sierrastar.org .To RSVP and get weather updates sssp@charter.netBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-45065397950975639212007-03-18T14:59:00.000-07:002007-03-18T15:05:04.961-07:00Great Western Astronomers Neighborhood Star Party. Wingfield Springs, Sat, March 24, featuring the Moon plus. Please call to Reserve as space is limitted at the Private residence and for directions 775-626-5884 or Email SSSP@Charter.netBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-8979505554776490042007-03-01T10:20:00.000-08:002007-03-01T10:24:15.278-08:00Lunar & Planetary observing, March 24-26 Location TBA, Please see http://www.sierrastar.org for the latest information or contact sssp@charter.net to receive notifications. Bob Graf, GWA/SSSPBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-62805501203620656682007-03-01T10:01:00.000-08:002007-03-01T10:13:34.420-08:00Great Western Astronomers Star Party Announcement:- Saturday, March 17-18, Alpine County Airport, Featuring Camping in the Trees, Facilities at the Reservoir, A large parking & Set-up area at the south end of the apron, Extremely Dark Skies, the Pluto occultation. Just a short distance from Markleeville, CA with Restaurants and lodging. Please visit the website http://www.sierrastar.org for Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1164051550630906522006-11-20T11:34:00.000-08:002006-11-20T11:39:10.640-08:00The Email lists for the Great Western Astronomers (GWA) and The Sierra Summer StarParty (SSSP) are in the process of being combined. Please feel free to add your contact Email to the new list for notifications about GWA starparties and events And the regional Sierra Summer StarParty scheduled for 2007 by contacting SSSP@Charter.net..Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1157065316590444722006-08-31T16:00:00.000-07:002006-08-31T16:01:56.603-07:00Sierra Summer Star Party sponsored by the Great Western Astronomers is rescheduled to occur in 2007 at a location to be determined. Please stay tunedBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1156799515568135202006-08-28T14:07:00.000-07:002006-08-28T14:11:55.586-07:00GWA Star Party Announcement- Gas Line Rd between Fernley NV and Silver Springs NV east of hwy US95. Dark Skies, excellent horizon, close to you? Try to be there on Saturday, September 23d, '06. Clear skies signed Bob. For more info, contact syzygy5@hotmail.comBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1156708516966643472006-08-27T12:51:00.000-07:002006-08-27T12:55:16.976-07:00Additional Website for Astronomy Enthusiasts http://www.sierrastar.org is up. Please check for weekly updates for Great Western Astronomers star parties and the regional Sierra Summer Starparty (SSS) slated for 2007Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1154371739327560652006-07-31T11:41:00.000-07:002006-07-31T11:48:59.340-07:00Let's try again all, Alpine County Airport near Markleeville, Saturday, August 19 2006 late rising moon Star Party possibly preceded by dinner in Minden. Any interest? Please call 775-329-8809 for pro or con. THank you: Bob Graf, Great Western AstronomersBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1153950618555946502006-07-26T14:46:00.000-07:002006-07-26T14:50:18.576-07:00Great Western Astronomers Star Party Announcement, Saturday, July 29, 2006, Alpine County CA Airport (DARK), south of Minden, please call 775-329-8809 for details. camping, boating, facilities at the Indian Creek Reservoir.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1152224602666344192006-07-06T15:16:00.000-07:002006-07-06T15:23:22.676-07:00Markleeville, California Star Party, Saturday, July 22. 5PM Dinner at the Wolf Creek Cafe, then Star Gazing at the Airport. For directions please call Bob 1-775-329-8809 or Email sssp@charter.netBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1150673095867810932006-06-18T16:22:00.000-07:002006-06-18T16:24:55.883-07:00Star Party announcement--Sat, Jun 24 weather permitting. Come early for the BBQ, Potluck, and to set-up. Please contact Scott Tucker coulterkid@bmg50.com for details, scheduling, and space available. Thank youBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1144348484925255162006-04-06T11:28:00.000-07:002006-04-06T11:34:44.936-07:00Sierra Summer StarParty: Scheduled for Fri-Sun August 25-27 Near Truckee, California at the Martis Creek Campground (AKA Alpine Meadows Campground). Please send your Email address to SSSP@CHARTER.NET if you wish to receive notices concerning this event, a Questionaire, or a phone call. You may also call Scott Tucker at 775-720-8209 in the evening. Thank you, Bob Graf, Great Western Astronomers Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1144004509779924032006-04-02T11:59:00.000-07:002006-04-02T12:01:49.790-07:00Sierra Summer Star Party scheduled for Martis Creek Park south of Truckee Fri-Sat August 25-27. For details please email syzygy5@hotmail.com Great Western AstronomersBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1123096662792290702005-08-03T12:11:00.000-07:002005-08-03T12:17:42.796-07:00Updated Information for the Meteor Shower Overnight- Friday August 12, 2005. Call Jessie at 530-581-7110 to get your required reservation by August 5. Guest arrival begins at 5 PM. Details are available at squaw@squaw.comBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1122048286706782162005-07-22T09:01:00.000-07:002005-07-22T09:04:46.710-07:00Great Western Astronomers Reminder Perseid Meteor Shower Camp-out Fri Aug 12, Squaw Valley High Camp, Elev +8200 ft And No Moon. Details http://www.squaw.comBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1115931030331436212005-05-12T13:40:00.000-07:002005-05-12T13:50:30.340-07:00Success reported for observing the Mid Pacific ocean total Solar Eclipse on board the MV Discovery. A certain amount of luck was involved, since the ship was not well-suited for open ocean cruising. Several hundred Astronomers were aboard. Moorea, Pitcairn, and Easter Island were scheduled stops, the cruise ended in Pisco/Lima Peru and a land extension to Machu Picchu. More Astronomy related Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1104113817025742572004-12-26T18:12:00.000-08:002004-12-26T18:16:57.026-08:00Star Gazing scheduled through April and hosted by Famed Comet Discoverer Don Machholz. These are in the I80 corridor and are free and open to the public. Volunteers are encouraged. For Complete information go to Don's website http://us.geocities.com/donmachholz/index/html
Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1094673812530503722004-09-08T13:58:00.000-07:002004-09-08T13:03:32.530-07:00The GWA is continuing its series of referrals and advice for serious observers. As a regional dues-free organization, it is possible to have an event scheduled anywhere in the Nevada/Northern California area. All levels of observing are offered from a peek at the sky to a full educational experience for convention goers.
Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1083868268321097782004-05-06T11:31:00.000-07:002004-05-16T16:37:28.153-07:00April 2005 is the time for a Total Solar Eclipse that is not visible from any land location. A large group of astronomy buffs, observers, and eclipse chasers (this will be my 10 th), will be on board the Discovery World cruise ship for a full program af Astronomy lectures and comeraderi. If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact me at syzygy5@hotmail.com Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1077912743076808252004-02-27T12:12:00.000-08:002004-02-27T12:15:11.793-08:00The Great Western Astronomers Observing Group And Telescope Club is the regional alternative to old style astronomical societies. To get on our free monthly newsletter Email list, please contact syzygy5@hotmail.com . Some of our upcoming observing and educational events include Space Science For Schools at Lake Tahoe, numerous Star Parties within a 100 mile radius of Reno, NV, The Super Messier Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1076106766264881722004-02-06T14:32:00.000-08:002004-02-06T14:35:07.110-08:00Preliminary plans for the Messier are progressing for the end of March. Soon to open in Carson City, an excellent telecope store.In May or June, a special Star Party featuring the 20" RC at a private observatory. More to Follow.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1074715853131415422004-01-21T12:10:00.000-08:002004-01-21T12:12:52.920-08:00Please bring scopes to the mid-winter Star Party to be held at Ernies in Dayton. Food and refreshments will be provided. Kindly call him at 775-246-7547, Scott 775-629-9645, Bob 775-329-8809. If you wish to get on the Email broadcast list, please contact syzygy5@hotmail.comBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1074034788445922282004-01-13T14:59:00.000-08:002004-01-13T15:01:37.153-08:00Having Taken refuge from the cold Winter weather. Plans are progressing for 2004 events. The 20" RCOptics Classic Cassegrain is installed and operational in the private observatory. Excitement is building for a continuation of the Space Science For Schools program at Tahoe. Another Private Observatory is in the preliminary planning stage for the Dayton area. Many Star Parties will be offered Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-106191831950108752003-08-26T10:18:00.000-07:002003-08-26T10:18:39.506-07:00Events currently scheduled for September Include Barbara Woodwards church Star Party on Friday September 26 in Reno. Please contact her for details at bwoodward @ concentric.net. Astronomers w/telescopes are requested and a food menu is offered. Following an extremely successful Mars Madness at Incline Village, Paul Guttman has requested participation on Saturday, September Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1061401194194843092003-08-20T10:39:00.000-07:002003-08-20T10:39:54.093-07:00MARS MADNESS Saturday, August 23 at Incline Villages Burnt Cedar Beach Please call Paul Guttman 775-720-6999 for info on this and other Tahoe events. Be sure to ask him about Space Science For Schools and the portable observatory. For scheduling of events and Squaw Valley, as well as any location in N NV and or N CA please call Richard Smith 775-827-5970 (expert observer and presenter). Info on Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-1057351667485526652003-07-04T13:47:00.000-07:002003-07-04T13:47:47.320-07:00Starry Starry Night series of public star gazing events in the Sierra Foothills adjacent to the I80 corridor. August 15,16,17,22,23,24. Organized by Don Machholz. for details call him at 530-346-8963Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-959218032003-06-22T12:15:00.000-07:002003-06-22T12:15:48.946-07:00Star Party Schedule Jun-Sep 2003 Please call 775-329-8809 or Email syzygy5@hotmail.com for details. June 28 and 29 Public viewing at Squaw Valley High Camp- please call for prices and times. July 4 or 5 Fireworks and dark sky viewing at Ernies Ranch in Dayton, NV email Ernie at shogun@pyramid.net for schedule and menu. JUly 10 or 12 Private Star Party, phone 775-329-8809 for particulars. July 25 Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-939434322003-05-07T12:13:00.000-07:002003-05-07T12:25:02.000-07:00Saturday, May 31 is the kick off for Science In The Schools + Project Astro at Beautiful Lake Tahoe's Burnt Cedar Beach. For details please contact syzygy5@hotmail.com Astronomy Day celebration for Northern Nevada and the Western Nevada Astronomical Society is slated for Carson City at the Community College.Thu May will be a fund raiser with Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and tours of the new Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-906087022003-03-12T13:24:00.000-08:002003-03-12T13:24:40.763-08:00A Super Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, March 29 at the private observatory site. This is a Super Marathon because it will include observing the Messier objects (and others) following telescope workshops and Sky Tours. Please Contact Scott at skully454@webtv.com for details and to provide the necessary RSVP. Stay tuned for news of the 2003 Astronomy Day celebration in Northern Nevada Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-896107512003-02-23T11:59:00.000-08:002003-02-23T11:59:13.270-08:00The telesope and sky orientation at the Model Flying Field East of Carson City went well Sat 2/22 THe 17.5 inch Observatory instrument was thoroughy checked out and given an A+ rating. A new 15 inch privately owned Dob received first light and performance was exceptional. Our encyclopedia galactica was in attendance assisting all to tour the skies as it became dark. Thanks to those who brought Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-872332222003-01-10T12:32:00.000-08:002003-01-10T12:32:44.860-08:00While observational astronomy is temporarily on hold due to continued poor weather and cold temperatures (I don't like that chilled to the bone feeling), plans are progressing to construct a free public observatory at a site to be donated. Two telescopes are already committed to be used temporarily until a larger observatory instrument can be found to occupy the dome which is in the negotiations Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-822952042002-09-29T20:01:00.000-07:002002-09-29T20:01:20.233-07:00Spur of the moment Star Party observing report. Held in Reno Sat, Sep 28. Highlight was a -5 meteor North of Cass. Bragging rights belong to Dr Paul for his photography-based Astro program and I3 Image Intensifier. Much detail visible on M57, too many stars in M13. If you are intersted in getting out anytime for day or night observing just drop a line to syzygy5@hotmail.comBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-817319352002-09-17T11:00:00.000-07:002002-09-17T11:00:59.743-07:00Great Western Astronomer contacts are invited to visit http://www.darksky.org to look at the information available from International Dark-Sky Assn. With the ever increasing light pollution, this site is the best for ways to change attitudes (and spend less money on electicity). Support, both time and money, is needed to preserve the night-sky heritage. Please visit the site to find out if you Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-813291832002-09-08T15:45:00.000-07:002002-10-21T19:58:36.000-07:00Saturday, October 5, 2002 hosted by the Western Nevada Astronomical Society at the Model Flying Field East of Carson City off Hwy 50E. Turn South on Flint Drive, go 1/2 m, turn East 1/4 m to set-up. Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-811120442002-09-03T16:10:00.000-07:002002-09-03T16:10:54.123-07:00Many Great Western Astronomers have requested that arrangements be made to provide a subscription to Astronomy Magazine. This just in. I can provide you with a special link to order directly on the Astronomy Website at the special club rate of $29.00 per year. Please send me an Email at syzygy5@hotmail.com with your name and address if you are interested. Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-806969002002-08-25T12:17:00.000-07:002002-09-08T15:49:50.000-07:00Star Party scheduling: Future dates include Mt Rose, Martis Creek, Squaw Creek, West Tahoe Valley, East Nevada desert-possibly Elko, various schools and parks, and a number of private events. If you are interested in participating or scheduling an open date in your region, Email syzygy5@hotmail.comBobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-806966032002-08-25T12:08:00.000-07:002002-08-25T12:08:54.490-07:00Saturday, October 12 Public Corn Maze Star Party at Bartley Ranch in SW Reno. Find your way through the Maze and do some Star Gazing with GWA after dark. Contact the park ranger at 775-828-6612 for details. Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-806964622002-08-25T12:04:00.000-07:002002-08-25T12:04:53.580-07:007 Nights At Seven Sites. 8/28 thru 9/3. Western slope of the Sierras near Interstate 80. Organized by famed Comet Discoverer Don Machholz. For details visit his website on Geocities.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-806954212002-08-25T11:29:00.000-07:002002-08-25T11:29:52.370-07:00Squaw Valley High Camp Star Gazing: these public observing sessions are held at 8200 plus feet in a very dark location featuring the Milky Way, objects such as nebula, globuler clusters, galaxies, double stars, and on Aug 29-Sep 1, Neptune, Uranus, and Venus. Please visit www.squaw.com for complete details.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724878.post-806943262002-08-25T10:54:00.000-07:002002-08-25T10:54:41.890-07:00This is an introduction to the Great Western Astronomers posted to my personal weblog, The region that we pursue the Astronomical Hobby is Nevada and the Eastern slope of the Sierras, including LakeTahoe, but we have international contacts. Some of the programs that are conducted are public and private Star Parties, Telescope Workshops, Sky Tours, and the Gemini referral system that can be used Bobnoreply@blogger.com