[AZ-Observing] Re: All Arizona Messier Marathon

  • From: "Tom" <tjmozdzen@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 19:13:29 -0700

Hi AJ,
I'll have to mail you my list again. I got 109, although my scope was
pointed at M74, I didn't "notice" it.
Tom

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From: "AJ Crayon" <acrayon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AZ Observing" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 1:50 PM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] All Arizona Messier Marathon


>
> Now that I've unpacked, had a shower and a cup of coffee I just want to
> post my two bits  about the marathon.
>
> I haven't sorted through all the lists yet and will try to complete that
> today or tomorrow.  I'll post a message here when the preliminary
> results are available and posted on the SAC site for review.
>
> As I recall we had 14 who observed all 110 objects and an unknown number
> of ones with 109 (of which I am one).  Worthy of being noted is Dawn
> Schur who bagged all 110 - the first lady to my knowledge to do so.
>
> Another is a 10 year old from Tucson who observed 106 - not all 110 but
> let's see what happens next time we have chance for this.
>
> Rick Tejera observed through two instruments and observed over 100 in
> each, one an ETX the other an 8 inch f6 DOB.
>
> If you didn't make to the marthon you missed a great weenie roast!
>
> There were folks from California, Utah, Colorado, New Jersey (or was it
> New York) and Michigan.  Oh yes there were quite a few from Arizona.
>
> I could go on and on about the fun - but need to review the lists.
>
> Thanks to all folks who showed up,
> AJ Crayon
> Messie Marthon Coordinator
>
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