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James Stuby, Dale Ghent3

Apr 26

selenochromatic photography

I appreciate that perspective. It sort of reminds me of Alan Binder's (and others) assertion that

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selenochromatic photography

I appreciate that perspective. It sort of reminds me of Alan Binder's (and others) assertion that

Apr 26

Apr 26

April Public Star Party Report 20260425

We had our April public star party last night and it was a big success, as farmers and gardeners all

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April Public Star Party Report 20260425

We had our April public star party last night and it was a big success, as farmers and gardeners all

Apr 26

Apr 25

NP101is package for sale: $3500

NP101is objective Everbrite diagonal Scratch on Starbeam barrel On Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:04:

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NP101is package for sale: $3500

NP101is objective Everbrite diagonal Scratch on Starbeam barrel On Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:04:

Apr 25

David Stein, Bob Savoy3

Apr 25

HAL April Public Star Party is this Saturday, April 25 at Alpha Ridge Park!

Hi David, Neither Arjun or I will be the public star party tonight because of the weather (rain). Bob

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HAL April Public Star Party is this Saturday, April 25 at Alpha Ridge Park!

Hi David, Neither Arjun or I will be the public star party tonight because of the weather (rain). Bob

Apr 25

Apr 24

Impromptu Star Party Report for April 22, 2026

My backwards-mounted refractor, with Charlie in the background setting up his 12" Meade

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Impromptu Star Party Report for April 22, 2026

My backwards-mounted refractor, with Charlie in the background setting up his 12" Meade

Apr 24

Apr 24

Report - Members Only Star Party, April 18, 2026

Although sparsely attended, Saturday's Members Only Star Party saw plenty of action. A final

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Report - Members Only Star Party, April 18, 2026

Although sparsely attended, Saturday's Members Only Star Party saw plenty of action. A final

Apr 24

Apr 23

12" Meade Lightbridge on Custom Mount for sale

Here are pics of a 12" lightbridge on a mount that I've made and used only a few times. The

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12" Meade Lightbridge on Custom Mount for sale

Here are pics of a 12" lightbridge on a mount that I've made and used only a few times. The

Apr 23

David Stein, jeffrey silver2

Apr 22

Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge at a West Texas Star Party - New York Times

Very interesting article ~~ thank you for sharing it. Thank you Jeff S On Apr 22, 2026, at 9:54 AM,

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Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge at a West Texas Star Party - New York Times

Very interesting article ~~ thank you for sharing it. Thank you Jeff S On Apr 22, 2026, at 9:54 AM,

Apr 22

Wayne Baggett, … John Nagy6

Apr 21

Impromptu Star Party Report for April 20, 2026

Hi, Thanks for all the nice comments about the M81 image, much appreciated! John: the galaxy

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Impromptu Star Party Report for April 20, 2026

Hi, Thanks for all the nice comments about the M81 image, much appreciated! John: the galaxy

Apr 21

Apr 21

Impromptu Star Party Report for April 19, 2026

Hi all, Four HAL members attended the impromptu star party of April 19 th at Alpha Ridge Park. The

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Impromptu Star Party Report for April 19, 2026

Hi all, Four HAL members attended the impromptu star party of April 19 th at Alpha Ridge Park. The

Apr 21

Apr 20

2026 May Sky Map

HAL members, Find attached a 2026 MAY Sky Map - along with a diagram of the Moon between V and J in

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2026 May Sky Map

HAL members, Find attached a 2026 MAY Sky Map - along with a diagram of the Moon between V and J in

Apr 20

Apr 16

Members Only Star Party - Saturday April 18, 2026

This Saturday evening, I look forward to hosting the April, 2026 Members Only Star Party at Alpha

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Members Only Star Party - Saturday April 18, 2026

This Saturday evening, I look forward to hosting the April, 2026 Members Only Star Party at Alpha

Apr 16

Apr 16

Lucky imaging with Lunt LS60MT

Inspired by Phil's terrific solar images, I've decided to try my hand at lucky imaging. I

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Lucky imaging with Lunt LS60MT

Inspired by Phil's terrific solar images, I've decided to try my hand at lucky imaging. I

Apr 16

Jose Urias, … Bruce Elliott7

Apr 15

Solar scope suggestions

Jose, Just to add some confusion and complication to the discussion - have you looked into the

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Solar scope suggestions

Jose, Just to add some confusion and complication to the discussion - have you looked into the

Apr 15

Apr 14

Impromptu Star Party April 11, 2026 Report.

Twenty members joined us Saturday evening for an outstanding impromptu star party. I counted sixteen

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Impromptu Star Party April 11, 2026 Report.

Twenty members joined us Saturday evening for an outstanding impromptu star party. I counted sixteen

Apr 14

Apr 13

I can't speak to the relatively new Heliostar but i think my Lunt (50mm) is well built and easy to use. A 60 or 80mm Lunt, if you swing the price, would be a great lifetime scope.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 10:35 AM 'hymie!' via Howard Astronomical League <howardastro@

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I can't speak to the relatively new Heliostar but i think my Lunt (50mm) is well built and easy to use. A 60 or 80mm Lunt, if you swing the price, would be a great lifetime scope.

On Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 10:35 AM 'hymie!' via Howard Astronomical League <howardastro@

Apr 13

Sandra Altman Zinn, … Sundar Raghavachari3

Apr 13

Northern Lights in Iceland!

Amazing colors! Thanks for sharing this awesome northern lights picture Sandra. I visited Iceland a

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Northern Lights in Iceland!

Amazing colors! Thanks for sharing this awesome northern lights picture Sandra. I visited Iceland a

Apr 13

James Willinghan, … Stephen Gauss4

Apr 12

AI Fake Artemis Images

Here is Comet 2025 R3 taken before dawn. It is getting closer to sunrise, so more difficult to see

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AI Fake Artemis Images

Here is Comet 2025 R3 taken before dawn. It is getting closer to sunrise, so more difficult to see

Apr 12

Apr 9

Gould Observatory Public Star Party (April 10)

Hello, Everyone is invited to a public star party tomorrow, April 10, from 8:00 to 10:30 pm at the

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Gould Observatory Public Star Party (April 10)

Hello, Everyone is invited to a public star party tomorrow, April 10, from 8:00 to 10:30 pm at the

Apr 9

Apr 8

First Official NASA Photo??

With all of the AI generated moon photos turning up on the internet, it's important to be sure

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First Official NASA Photo??

With all of the AI generated moon photos turning up on the internet, it's important to be sure

Apr 8

Apr 8

Impromptu Star Party Report for April 7, 2026

Hi all, Seven HAL members enjoyed a crisp, clear evening of observing and imaging at Alpha Ridge Park

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Impromptu Star Party Report for April 7, 2026

Hi all, Seven HAL members enjoyed a crisp, clear evening of observing and imaging at Alpha Ridge Park

Apr 8

j...@tomney.com

Apr 8

Reminder - HAL Meeting This Thursday

Hello everyone, Just a reminder that: We have a great program for you this Thursday April 9 th

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Reminder - HAL Meeting This Thursday

Hello everyone, Just a reminder that: We have a great program for you this Thursday April 9 th

Apr 8

Apr 6

Artemis II Timeline & Tracker

This is a pretty cool website for all things Artemis... Artemis II Live Timeline Tracker I enjoyed

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Artemis II Timeline & Tracker

This is a pretty cool website for all things Artemis... Artemis II Live Timeline Tracker I enjoyed

Apr 6

James Willinghan, … David Glasser3

Apr 6

Lunar image from Artemis

😊😊😊 On Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:46:59 PM UTC-4 A Judd wrote: I love this group. Aileen Sent from my

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Lunar image from Artemis

😊😊😊 On Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:46:59 PM UTC-4 A Judd wrote: I love this group. Aileen Sent from my

Apr 6

J K, … David Stein4

Apr 6

Alpha Ridge 4/7

If an impromptu is held tomorrow it will be announced on the impromptu list (hal-impromptu@gaggle.

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Alpha Ridge 4/7

If an impromptu is held tomorrow it will be announced on the impromptu list (hal-impromptu@gaggle.

Apr 6

Apr 6

Communication from our Mid East Region of the Astronomical League (MERAL)

HAL members, See below... Thanks, Aldis Berzins (HAL ALCOR) Greetings MERAL Presidents, ALCors,

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Communication from our Mid East Region of the Astronomical League (MERAL)

HAL members, See below... Thanks, Aldis Berzins (HAL ALCOR) Greetings MERAL Presidents, ALCors,

Apr 6

James Willinghan

Apr 4

Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS

Looks like the sun grazing comet MAPS that there was hopes for it to survive its close perihelion

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Comet C/2026 A1 MAPS

Looks like the sun grazing comet MAPS that there was hopes for it to survive its close perihelion

Apr 4

Apr 4

Potential Artemis 2 Visibility RA Dec

ALCON, Here are the GCS Right Ascension and Declination coordinates as visible from Rockville MD for

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Potential Artemis 2 Visibility RA Dec

ALCON, Here are the GCS Right Ascension and Declination coordinates as visible from Rockville MD for

Apr 4

j...@tomney.com

Apr 4

HAL Members Meeting April 9th

Hello HAL Members, Happy spring! The weather is getting warmer and it can be ideal for galaxy gazing

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HAL Members Meeting April 9th

Hello HAL Members, Happy spring! The weather is getting warmer and it can be ideal for galaxy gazing

Apr 4

Apr 3

Slight chance to see Artemis II

ALCON, I've read on Cloudy Nights that someone has captured the Artemis II capsule on their

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Slight chance to see Artemis II

ALCON, I've read on Cloudy Nights that someone has captured the Artemis II capsule on their

Apr 3

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