At least five Leonid meteors can be seen in this 20-minute exposure centered on Torre de la Guaita, a 12th-century observation tower in Gorina, Spain. Credit and copyright held by Juan Carlos Casado.
December TVS Highlights
2 Club News and Notes explains the Prime Focus facelift and introduces our new officers.
3 What's Up in December reveals the early winter sky.
5 Comet Comments Don Machholz discusses PC Machholz 2.
6 Gert Gottschalk captures Mercurytransit images, and the Geminids are showcased.
7 Dates and Deadlines are listed for your 2000 planning calendar.
8 Read questionnaire guidelines before proceeding to page 9.
9 Annual TVS Member's Questionnaire asks your opinions.
Two topics highlight the December potluck, club plans for a loaner scope equipped with a solar filter, and eating -- not necessarily in that order. (See more details at "For your consideration" on page 6.) As you did last year, please plan to bring a culinary contribution that will feed ten fellow diners. The first letter of your last name determines the dish you should bring. Please arrange a trade with another member if you would prefer to bring something different.
