[AZ-Observing] Re: 2006 AAMM, was The Meade Mount
- From: "Rick Tejera" <saguaroastro@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 15:16:29 -0700
Since AJ is the man who take the time & effort to organize and run the
marathon, It's his cal as to how the event is run. Personally, I think he
does a bang up job and the reason the event has grown to it's current
stature is due to his efforts. That being said, is the idea of differing
categories something that should be looked at? Probably. But since AJ has
indicated to me that he has no desire to go beyond the current scope of the
marathon, if it is going to happen, someone will need to take ownership of
it. Speaking as president of the club, I would entertain ideas from anyone
who is willing to put the work & effort into organizing an event that could
be run in parallel with the AAMM. If this is really something of importance
to you, take the initiative to make it a reality.
My 3.97720 Slovenian Tolars Worth
Rick Tejera
President
Editor SACnews
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
saguaroastro@xxxxxxx
www.saguaroastro.org
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Subject: [AZ-Observing] 2006 AAMM, was The Meade Mount
I know it is late and just about everything has been said that needs to be
said. Consequently I'll try to keep my comments short. First this kind of
discussion comes up just about every year and is especially started by
someone new to marathoning. Now as Tom Polakis, Rick Tejera and, somewhat
strenuously, Steve Dodder it is the simple setup that makes things go as
smoothly as they do - and I appreciate that muchly.
One has to think about changing the standards and how far that can easily
lead to the point where it is difficult to keep a level mind because
everyone is desiring a separate class for themselves. And it is difficult
to determine where to draw a line for such subjective topics.
I'd suggest that if you have troubles with visual observing to do whatever
kind of imaging you have available at hand. Then, afterwards,
do a write up similar to what Joe Larkin suggested. In addition of
submitting the newsletter, the editor would be happy for this, also submit
it to the Messier Marathon Observer Results page at
http://www.seds.org/messier/xtra/marathon/results.html and Hartmut and
Christine would be happy to add it to the list. And I have no problem with
this, in fact I would strongly encourage your doing so. Who knows, perhaps
you could be the instigator of an Imaging Messier Marathon that is not only
USA wide but across the entire planet.
BTW, Jeff nice catch about the other Red Spot on Jupiter. You beat the
amastro posting by 7 minutes. I'll have to investigate to see if it
precedes or follows the Great Red Spot and when it is visible.
Clear skies,
aj
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