TVS Presents

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is unusual because it will be a grazing event. Observers on some parts of the Earth will see the planet entirely within the Sun's disk, but for the remainder of the planet, this transit will be only partial. According to Dr. Westfall, "This is the first time such an event has taken place since the invention of the telescope, and we do not expect another such through at least the Twenty-Third Century." Typically, Mercury transits are limited to partial grazes only.

   In his talk, Dr. Westfall will discuss the visibility zone, best North American observing locations, how to observe this particular transit, and he will suggest several observing projects that are interesting and challenging. As always, our general meeting is open to the public. Please invite anyone who would enjoy hearing about  this rare observing opportunity.

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club members before offering them to the public.

• TeleView 13mm Nagler, like new, $175.
  
• Meade 6-inch f/3.6 Schmidt-Newtonian, great for visual or astrophotography, includes hard case, $350.
  
• Volkscope, custom made for Bill by David Chandler, 12.5-inch f/4.4 Newtonian, Parks tube, Novak support system, full-thickness mirror with enhanced coatings, JMI focusor, excellent deep-sky scope, $750.
  

Dates and deadlines -- 2000

The following tentative calendar for 2000 has been submitted to the Unitarian Universalist Church board for approval. We believe that the calendar will be confirmed, but you may want to write in pencil, just in case…

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Dates and deadlines -- 1999

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