[AZ-Observing] Kepple & Sanner 400 Observing lists
- From: "Rick Tejera" <saguaroastro@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:10:37 -0700
All,
This was posted to a list serve I'm on. Thought it would be of interest. I
wonder how may folks on this list have already observed all 400 objects for
the original project?
Forward:
Subject: Announcing the Kepple and Sanner 400 Certificates
Hello,
You probably know of or may even own the 2 volume set "The Night Sky
Observer's Guide" by George R. Kepple and Glen Sanner. George and Glen were
long time members of the Kiski Astronomers, a small rural astronomy club in
western Pennsylvania.
In order to honor these men and their publication, the Kiski Astronomers are
offering 2 observing certificate programs based on the ***** and ****
objects listed in the NSOG books.
1. The Showpiece Objects Certificate - An introductory certificate
requiring the observation of 94 objects. This is a listing of Kepple and
Sanner Volumes 1 & 2 ***** objects with Declinations north of -30 degrees.
It includes many bright, familiar objects (e.g., M-Objects) and helps the
observer begin his pursuit of the somewhat more challenging Comprehensive
Certificate. While the Declination "cut-off" of -30 degrees eliminates 7
spectacular objects (e.g., NGC-5139 and NGC-5128), the remaining objects
should be observable by individuals from northern latitudes similar to that
of the Kiski Astronomers.
2. The Comprehensive Certificate - This is a listing of all Kepple and
Sanner Volumes 1 & 2 ***** and **** objects regardless of Declination.
Observing all 400 objects may require observations to be conducted from
various sites at a variety of latitudes. Kepple and Sanner recently updated
the visual ratings of several of these objects. Consequently, 7 of them
were promoted to while 9 others were removed from the ***** and **** lists.
Thus, your volumes will not be in a 1:1 agreement with the K&S 400 logging
sheets.
Please note:
* The use of go-to telescopes and digital setting circles is permitted.
* If you previously completed the Astronomical League's Honorary Messier
Club certificate program or have compelled a Messier program with your local
astronomy club where you observed every Messier object, you can receive
credit for those observations.
* The certificates are issued free of charge.
For complete details, download the K&S 400 introductory material and logging
sheets in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format from these sites:
Kiski Astronomers' Public Download Site:
http://mysite.verizon.net/tntrees/index.html
(coming soon to) Josh Barto's Kiski Astronomers' "Headquarters" Site:
http://www.phoenixgalacticalliance.com/Kiski/
(coming soon to) Astrocards Site:
http://www201.pair.com/resource/astro.html/AstroCards/
Please write to me at TNTrees@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx if you have any questions.
Thanks for your interest.
Terry N. Trees
K&S 400 Coordinator
Kiski Astronomers
Rick Tejera
President
Editor SACnews
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
saguaroastro@xxxxxxx
www.saguaroastro.org
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