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AstroAssembly 2008

AstroAssembly has come and gone once again. From all reports that I have received everyone thoroughly enjoy this years AstroAssembly. We had a great lineup of speakers and, especially member Al Hall and long time friend of Skyscrapers Dick Parker, who treated us to an outstanding feat of design and craftsmanship in the construction of their respective telescopes. I look forward to viewing through both of these incredible telescopes. My hat is off for both of these astronomers.

As I look back at AstroAssembly I feel a need to thank the countless number of volunteer members who made this all possible. There were members who cleaned the meeting room and observatory, cut the grass, trimmed the trees, made coffee, flipped burgers, set up the sound system, manned the registration desk, gave presentations, set up tents, cleaned up afterward, and the list goes on. With out all of you this yearly event would not be the success that it always is. Oh, did I forget to thank Kathy Siok and that good man behind the good women Steve Siok? Kathy and Steve spent numerous hours organizing this year’s AstroAssembly. All members of Skyscrapers are indebted to them!
John Kocur
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Jim Hendrickson with Unitron
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Dick Parker 16 inch Cassigrain
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