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[NatureDevil]

Hey what's up, NatureDevil here. I figured while I am here, I would mention a few things that some people may find of interest, including two websites and one of my schools.

First, I'd like to plug me, and my band, also called NatureDevil. We are at www.NatureDevil.com and I have pictures and Mp3's of stuff.

Second is a great website at www.BadAstronomy.com which is run by this guy who has dedicated himself to trying to correct all of the bad astronomy that is out there. I have dozens of astronomy websites that I visit, but this one is probably the most interesting of them all due to its nature. Some of it is simply mistakes in the media where articles are written that have scientific errors in them. But a good chunk of it is dedicated to idiots who go out on television and on the radio with "evidence" that the lunar landing was falsified, or that NASA is hiding certain proofs about life on Mars, and things of that nature. The guy at this site really knows his stuff, and I belive that he does, or used to, have his own astronomy radio show somewhere on the west coast. I'd have to check and make sure I get that stuff right, otherwise I'd be the next one listed on his site....

...oh, and my college, Triton. I go to several colleges, but my main community college is Triton College in River Grove, just out side of the city. Triton is home to the Cernan Space Center, where they have laser light shows amd such inside the big dome, but they also host astronomy lectures and seminars once in a great while. Also, every month, they host a skywatch, where inside the giant dome they display sightings that will be visible throughout the month. Sometimes afterwards, they bring out the house telescope, as well as some individuals who bring their own (it is always at night), out on the soccer field and people can view whatever is out there that particular night for a few hours.

Much like what Astronomer Joe does for us! Although I'd love to visit Joe and other members down by the lake more often, Triton offers it on a scheduled basis, making it more easy to target and go to. I like it because not many other colleges offer this kind of stuff, and it is open to almost anyone, although I think they charge like $5 to get in to the dome. Hopefully, with the aid of this site, people (including myself) can make more of an effort to get down by the planetarium more often.

Anyway, just thought I would plug my band and mention the other points of interest I had. Cool, until next time....

NatureDevil

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Brian,

I visited your site this morning, and a devil follows me around!! I know I haven't been that bad! But you.....you are a bit too friendly with one of the Olsen twins.

(Looks like your "add me" link is broken - red x, and I think your Mp3' links are down. I tried to download but no dice.

And damn, I really wanted to hear "UFO's in my bathtub" too! But maybe the problem is on my end.)

I think you got a Val Kilmer/Jim Morrison thing going on there!

I think that I shall make your June 13th gig, if my schedule opens up. What would you say the genre of your tunes are?

I paid Triton a visit one time, but did not get to see any shows or participate in any starparties. Another subscriber to the Chicago Astronomer newsletter also patronizes Triton as well. Let me/us know when the next outdoor event takes place, and let's see if I can go.

I like the Bad Astronomer. I have posted there on occasion and often listen to him on the Coast to Coast paranormal radio show - (WLS 890 www.coasttocoastam.com/ 12:00 - 3 am).

He speaks good content, but..... he thinks that if the subject is not mainstream, then he causually dismisses the statement as folly and of kooks. He won't debate Richard Hoagland - www.enterprisemission.com/ on the possibility of ancient Mars life. Some of the evidence is quite compelling, but I prefer to keep an open mind. I noticed, (and many others), unusual "things" imaged from both Rovers recently.

In fact... I'll start a new board here on NASA pics of Mars unexplained anomolies soon.

Keep us posted...

Joe
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[NatureDevil]

Yeah, the guy from BadAstronomy seems to have a chip on his shoulder when you read into his articles, but I liek the way he organizes things and lays them out on his site, and his munor comes in well recieved too.

My music is rock, a little punk, but nothing too extremem or stupid. ACtually, it looks like the gig on the 13th might be put off a few weeks because the place just got bought by a new owner, and the guy wants to remodel a little (which is good) but we may have to wait a bit, so don't make plans on that day, although I appreciate the gesture.

www.naturedevil.com/newmusic.htm

That link has 4 mp3's on it to check out. Spam I Am, Summertime Blues and Superstar I definitly recommend as the main song, Mary-Kate anbd Ashley sounds horrible (not by my choosing!!! That is what happenms when producers try to take creative control of things!!!)

Oh, and I will send up some info on Triton and what sdummer events they have lined up.....which reminds me....

......I have a question for anyone out there. I have heard of these yearly events that take place in the summer in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. They are astronomer weekend events, where everyone pays a small fee and sets up tents in a large area and they all camp out, cook and sleep during the day, and at night everyone wakes up and sets up the telescopes, and people just walk around and everyone stays up all night talking to everyone else and looking in everytone elses telescope and viewing whatever there is to view. Sound familiar to anyone?

I love the sound of it, comming from a former Boy Scout. Sounds like an astronomer orgy. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone new the names of these events or any info I could look up and research on, cause I would love to partyicipate in something of that nature. I appreciate any input from anyone. Thanks.

NatureDevil

[sarwat]

Naturedevil,

Almost every astronomy club organizes something on similar lines. I know about Chicago Astro Society's Astrofest. Usually non-members are welcome. Two weeks ago they had an overnighter. I have never been to one so can't tell you what it is like but should be fun if you like camping out. Check out www.chicagoastro.org
and follow the astrofest link. There are several other astronomy clubs in chicagoland area, like Calumet Astro
Soc., Fox Valley Astro Soc., Naperville Astro Assoc. etc. They must be having their own fests too.

Joe has suggested that we should have one of our own.

PS: Cookouts, generators etc are usually not allowed
at these events as it interferes with the observation.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

I have not participated in CAS activities, although I knew about them since I was a kid in the '60's. I consider myself an independant radical, but although...I may attend the September event.

There are quite a few "Astronomy Camps" around, one that I know of is located way up by the northern border of Wisconsin. For $495.00, you can spend time under dark skies and a peer thru a large aperature scope. Not for me...I fear the Sasquatch.

I would like for us to have our small get together, not a fest...at least not yet. We can assemble with our scopes, and those without scopes are certainly welcomed, as I enjoy sharing the views and encourage participation of all.

A evening something along the order of two three hours. Could be by the Planetarium to start with and see if Sarwat likes being pushed into the lake. Later on, we can go out a bit for a darker location.

Let's throw some ideas into the pot, and perhaps organize one before the real heat of summer starts.

Joe
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