July 2007

July 7: Monthly Meeting

Arizona Trip Highlights

John Kocur
John Kocur will give a presentation on the recent Skyscrapers trip to Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, and Sedona.

3:30pm Solar Observing and Visiting
Menu: Sirloin Burgers/ Cheese Burgers • Deichmacher Hot Dogs • Veggie Burgers • Potato and Pasta Salad • Fresh Garden Salad • Chips • Chilled Watermelon • Soda/Coffee/Water $7 adults, $3 children under 12;
7:30pm Featured Speaker: John Kocur “Arizona Trip Highlights”
8:30pm Abbreviated Business Meeting
8:45pm Refreshments & Observing

A Selection of Double Stars in Scorpius

: By Glenn Chaple
Our summer double star adventure takes us to the southern skies and the constellation Scorpius. The region north and west of, and including, Antares contains a remarkable array of showpiece double and multiple stars.
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Comet Linear (C/2006 VZ13)

Comet Linear traversed the northwestern sky during late Spring and early Summer 2007, brightening to approximately magnitude 7.5 in mid-July.
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2007 Cookout

The July 2007 Members' cookout and meeting. John Kocur gave a photo slideshow from the recent Arizona trip.

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