Submitted by Carina Reeves
August 11, 2001
Carina Reeves, President opened meeting.
Treasurers Report was not available.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bunk project is on hold.
NEW BUSINESS:
A Yahoo mail list is being set up by Dean and David.
Next Pinnacle Mountain Star Party is scheduled for August 25th.
Scutum was the constellation of the month presented by Dean.
David showed his video of the MSRAL Convention which was enjoyed by
all present.
John presented the program on effects of humidity and dew on
observing.
Clear nights, sky temp approaches absolute 0. Cloudy nights, sky temp
will be greater than absolute 0, with resultant reduction in radiation
cooling, which results in little or no dew formation.
Being no further business, meeting adjourned.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CAAS Meeting September 8 at 7 PM
Dark Sky Nights September 14 & 15
Pinnacle Mnt. Star Party September 15
November 30 (Moon Walk)6 PM
(Must have reservations)