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by James0057
Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action Chocolocco Park Oxford, Alabama
Replies: 3
Views: 1448

CBSAP in Action Chocolocco Park Oxford, Alabama

SUNTASTIC ! Had a great time outreaching again with the Artworks Alliance ! Lots of talk on the Eclipse on the 21st. Everyone today received Free CBSAP Glasses ! New member Thurston showed up with his wife Rhonda. He got to observe the SUN in The HA scope. In the eyepiece a couple of nice Prominence...
by James0057
Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:58 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP Outreach to 3rd & 4th Graders-?
Replies: 3
Views: 1351

Re: CBSAP Outreach to 3rd & 4th Graders-?

SUNTASTIC ! & welcome where the Sun always Shines ! Congrats & Clear Skies. !
by James0057
Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:13 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action. JC Morgan Paint Jam July 15, 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 1666

Re: CBSAP in Action. JC Morgan Paint Jam July 15, 2017

Thanks Mark I appreciate the comments you & Alexandria on every post. Clear Skies to both of you!
by James0057
Sun Jul 16, 2017 3:35 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action. JC Morgan Paint Jam July 15, 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 1666

CBSAP in Action. JC Morgan Paint Jam July 15, 2017

SUNTASTIC ! Well not exactly. One of those times where the SUN was out & then the clouds came over. I've been here a couple times now & it's always a great time ! JC is always having events to promote ART ! Live music today, rock painting & canvas painting at track the kids. So I handed ...
by James0057
Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2665 in HR ( July 12th ) coral proms Réfractor special H-Alpha230mm
Replies: 14
Views: 2624

Re: AR2665 in HR ( July 12th ) coral proms Réfractor special H-Alpha230mm

SUNTASTIC images ! I like the Earth inserted to give an idea of exactly how small we are. Is it possible to post some your images to my FB page ? Thx Clear Skies. James
by James0057
Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action Oxford Downtown Market July 13,2017
Replies: 1
Views: 1181

CBSAP in Action Oxford Downtown Market July 13,2017

SUNTASTIC ! It was hot here in the Southland at this event with little foot traffic. But I did meet Joseph today. His daughter had got him a scope around 60mm similar to my first scope. He had the dust cover shield on backwards along with a Barlow in the tube. I loaded the app I use on his phone to ...
by James0057
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:03 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action July 10, 2017. EDventures Camp NH
Replies: 2
Views: 1220

CBSAP in Action July 10, 2017. EDventures Camp NH

SUNTASTIC ! Got a invitation from a friend to come to this EDventures Camp at Marlbourgh NH. It looked like clouds but blue sky opened for the event. Did a short talk then went to the scopes. Several students in the group did have scopes but hadn't looked at the SUN ! I gave some of the teachers CBS...
by James0057
Thu Jul 06, 2017 2:35 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action Revive Salon SidewAlk Astronomy
Replies: 2
Views: 1206

CBSAP in Action Revive Salon SidewAlk Astronomy

SUNTASTIC ! A return to this spot from last year. There was a downtown Market event across the street to help draw foot traffic ! Lots of questions on the Eclipse, Telescopes. White Light was quiet. HA had a couple Proms & a filament. Wows from the solar glasses ! Thx for looking ...Clear Skies !
by James0057
Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:07 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solstice event at Westport Library on Father's Day
Replies: 4
Views: 1538

Re: Solstice event at Westport Library on Father's Day

SUNTASTIC looking collection of Telescopes . Hope the SUN was active for y'all ! Thx for sharing...Clear Skies !
by James0057
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 18th of June 2017.
Replies: 6
Views: 1082

Re: Sol from the 18th of June 2017.

SUNTASTIC images !
by James0057
Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:34 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action International SUNday June 18,2014
Replies: 2
Views: 1181

CBSAP in Action International SUNday June 18,2014

SUNTASTIC ! Another successful co-outreach with Artworks Alliance! We had Sun painted Canvas & Rocks we gave away. What a hit ! Also a painted Sun Prize rock if found got a gift bag with Sun goodies ! Artist on the spot painted these ! Weather started out cloudy but the Sun did come out! Sunspot...
by James0057
Sat Jun 17, 2017 2:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action Iron City First Baptist Church VBS 6-16-2017
Replies: 2
Views: 1218

CBSAP in Action Iron City First Baptist Church VBS 6-16-2017

SUNTASTIC ! Coworker invited CBSAP to bring the Scopes on their final day of Vaction Bible School. Had a great time as we were treated to a great sky , SUN with Sunspots & Prominence ! Lots of talk on the coming Eclipse & Telescopes in general. Thx for looking as always comments welcomed ! C...
by James0057
Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action a 4 Club Outreach. June 10, 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 1399

Re: CBSAP in Action a 4 Club Outreach. June 10, 2017

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by James0057
Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action a 4 Club Outreach. June 10, 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 1399

CBSAP in Action a 4 Club Outreach. June 10, 2017

SUNTASTIC ! This local Artworks Alliance Club I've partnership with is proven valuable as we're pulling lots of foot traffic to the CBSAP Eyepiece ! It's all FREE for anyone walking by Nothing be sold just making everyone aware of what's happening in the local area ! Observing the SUN today was diff...
by James0057
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:39 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action JC Morgan Art Camp. June 9 2017
Replies: 2
Views: 1206

CBSAP in Action JC Morgan Art Camp. June 9 2017

SUNTASTIC ! 2nd Event today ! Had a great time here as well as the Camp students observed the SUN ! Several kids had questions & answered ones as well. All received CBSAP Glasses & diffraction disk. Thx to JP Morgan for the invite ... Clear Skies ! IMG_6145.JPG IMG_6140.JPG IMG_6139.JPG IMG_...
by James0057
Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action. June 9, 2017. Learning Center
Replies: 2
Views: 1229

CBSAP in Action. June 9, 2017. Learning Center

SUNTASTIC ! Young & energized & possible Mars Mission Astronauts ! Thx to Director Carly Beal for inviting me over to share the SUN with her staff & kids. Had a great time for the short. Is it 90 mins. But might have lit a spark. Everyone got CBSAP Glasses. Had a couple of Proms, filamen...
by James0057
Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action. BAMA BLAST !
Replies: 3
Views: 1391

CBSAP in Action. BAMA BLAST !

IMG_6088.JPG IMG_6087.JPG IMG_6088.JPG SUNTASTIC ! My friends 20th Annual Electric Football Tournament ! Probably the most unique event I've done. Got there they were delayed but setup & started with anyone coming by. Then the dreaded sky started clouding over. I had about 2 hours & got los...
by James0057
Sun Oct 30, 2016 1:23 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action Downtown Oxford Trick or Treat 10-29-16
Replies: 2
Views: 1282

CBSAP in Action Downtown Oxford Trick or Treat 10-29-16

SUNTASTIC ! Started as soon as I got the scopes set. Sunny warm day here in the Southland for Halloween celebrations. Lots of cool costumes. HA was great but WL still not much going on with Sunspot activity. Lots of foot traffic where I was setup. Even wound up being a judge for the costumes with An...
by James0057
Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action with the EDGE CO-OP. Oct 27,2016
Replies: 1
Views: 1128

CBSAP in Action with the EDGE CO-OP. Oct 27,2016

SUNTASTIC ! A great group of parents in a Co-op to share the SUN with ! We viewed the SUN right down to the tree line ! No Sunspots were seen but the WL & Sunculars intrigued all ! HA was king today with several proms visible on the disk. As usual the Solar Glasses got wows & smiles. Also us...
by James0057
Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Oct 22, 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 1228

CBSAP in Action ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Oct 22, 2016

SUNTASTIC time today for a wonderful sunny day day with few clouds. Had a small sunspot but some nice proms to point out with filaments. Lots interest & chats with parents about Telescopes & astronomy. Anniston library is always active with kids & adults. Everyone received CBSAP Solar Gl...
by James0057
Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:58 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP in Action Cupcake Conspiracy 10-19-2016
Replies: 1
Views: 1147

CBSAP in Action Cupcake Conspiracy 10-19-2016

[img][img][/img][/img] IMG_3600.JPG SUNTASTIC ! The drought is finally over. It's been heat humidity, cloudy this or that since July. Thanks to Lisa the Cupcake owner for inviting me back. A lot of other shop owners came out to take a look. Met a few hikers doing their thing for women trafficking th...
by James0057
Fri Jul 22, 2016 1:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Welcome to the new forum host.
Replies: 20
Views: 2505

Re: Welcome to the new forum host.

SUNTASTIC Job Stephen , thanks for ALL YOU DO to make CBSAP in ACTION all over the world ! Clear Skies Always !
by James0057
Fri Jul 15, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION. CUPCAKE CONSPIRACY MERRIMACK NH 7-7-16
Replies: 6
Views: 1986

Re: CBSAP IN ACTION. CUPCAKE CONSPIRACY MERRIMACK NH 7-7-

Hey RX, this is the original mount Stephen donated to me with the LS152. The mount had a dual ADM Accessories mount hardware on it. Yesit can easily handle both of these scopes. I have to lift this mount with both hands putting it on the tripod. I have a Celestron Vx as well which i use usually for ...
by James0057
Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: istar optical 150/f10...in korea
Replies: 14
Views: 1756

Re: istar optical 150/f10...in korea

SUNTASTIC images thx for sharing ...the Earth included once again shows just how small we are in the Cosmos... Clear Skies
by James0057
Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN 8/7/2016
Replies: 6
Views: 928

Re: SUN 8/7/2016

Thx for sharing you images Peter, now I can see what's behind the cloudy sky here...Clear Skies
by James0057
Sat Jul 09, 2016 11:40 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: The Sun on the 8th July
Replies: 4
Views: 753

Re: The Sun on the 8th July

SUNTASTIC images David thx for sharing. Looks
Like some Sunspot activity is back ! Now for some clear skies before my vacation ends..
by James0057
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:58 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION. CUPCAKE CONSPIRACY MERRIMACK NH 7-7-16
Replies: 6
Views: 1986

CBSAP IN ACTION. CUPCAKE CONSPIRACY MERRIMACK NH 7-7-16

SUNTASTIC ! A new event here in NH on vacation. Had some good foot traffic & lots of folks around that came by to check out the SUN today. Even tho Sunspot activity was non existent I still enjoyed sharing the SUN with a lot of people. I meant Neal a great astronomy enthusiast who left & bro...
by James0057
Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:43 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION OXFORD FARMERS MARKET. JUNE 23, 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 1006

CBSAP IN ACTION OXFORD FARMERS MARKET. JUNE 23, 2016

SUNTASTIC time this afternoon at the Market...I was interviewed over the phone today & then the paper sent the photog over for pics. It would have been great if the Sun had more activity today. But still always great when kids come by along with parents & check out the SUN. I'll post the art...
by James0057
Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION LICKSKILLET FESTIVAL. MAY 14
Replies: 2
Views: 1035

CBSAP IN ACTION LICKSKILLET FESTIVAL. MAY 14

SUNTASTIC ! This is my 3rd attempt to post this event here so here goes. This festival was celebrating Oxfords 1st name. Great day with weather & adding a new group of folks as solar astronomers ! There was a acrobat troup from Nashville, TN you'll notice in the pics I took in their costumes. As...
by James0057
Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION OXFORD FARMERS MARKET. JUNE 9
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

CBSAP IN ACTION OXFORD FARMERS MARKET. JUNE 9

SUNTASTIC ! Time here today a mom told me her daughters were so excited as I setup the equipment & told her mom it was telescopes. The little girls looked and later brought over some other friends & pointed the SUN out to them on the iMac. This market happens every Thursday so stay tune ! Th...
by James0057
Sun May 15, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION May 5 Oxford Farmers Market
Replies: 3
Views: 1069

CBSAP IN ACTION May 5 Oxford Farmers Market

Sorry I'm late posting this event. This market started about a month ago & runs every Thursday thru Sept. I setup along the road in a parking spot. I remember one young scholar named Whyatt who came by excited & was happy to talk with him. His mother came by later as well. I go from work str...
by James0057
Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Tucker Middle School Solar Astronomy March 17th 2016
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Re: Tucker Middle School Solar Astronomy March 17th 2016

Another SUNTASTIC CBSAP OUTREACH sharing the SUN & SCIENCE to young scholars ! Clear Skies !
by James0057
Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Lithonia Middle School Feb 19th 2016
Replies: 3
Views: 1009

Re: Lithonia Middle School Feb 19th 2016

SUNTASTIC work there Mr Solar Warrior ! Clear Skies
by James0057
Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 16,2016
Replies: 3
Views: 1007

CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY APRIL 16,2016

SUNTASTIC time at the Anniston public library today with the hugh HEARTSHAPED Sunspot the solar disk treated us to this past week. Visible in all the items is my toolbox ! CBSAP Solar Glasses, Lunt 8x30 SUNUCULARS, HA & White Light scopes. It's cool when you tell someone they can use the glasses...
by James0057
Tue Apr 12, 2016 3:39 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY April 9,2016
Replies: 6
Views: 1564

Re: CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY April 9,2016

Hey Gus that round object is a peep or diffraction disk. When you hold it up to your eye you can see how the light spectrum looks bouncing off bumpers or anything shiny..roll it slowly it really cool. You can use it with the CBSAP glasses or by itself and make some nice pics. Mark,your right I reall...
by James0057
Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:29 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY April 9,2016
Replies: 6
Views: 1564

CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY April 9,2016

SUNTASTIC ! Another wonderful afternoon doing outreach today ! Clear cool blue sky with a nice SUNSPOT for white light viewing...great time to pull out the Lunt SUNCULARS as well. Had a great time with everyone that stopped by to view our closest star the. SUN ! Several repeat folks as well. Looking...
by James0057
Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION ARTS NIGHT OES. MARCH 21,2016
Replies: 4
Views: 1348

CBSAP IN ACTION ARTS NIGHT OES. MARCH 21,2016

SUNTASTIC ! Does best describe this annual event. Sky was clear and SUN was Awesome ! It was a very busy 2 hour observing. I set up the Lunt 80mm PT with the imager & iMac ! I inverted the SUN to where the proms showed up great. The gentleman using the his phone to take a pic was excited as he h...
by James0057
Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Nice filaprom & prominence - 13 March
Replies: 15
Views: 1480

Re: Nice filaprom & prominence - 13 March

Suntastic images ! Thanks for sharing Clear Skies
by James0057
Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sunday through haze and cloud
Replies: 28
Views: 3004

Re: Sunday through haze and cloud

Suntastic image Montana thanks for sharing. Glad you got some blue sky for a change ! May that continue...clear skies
by James0057
Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. 1-30-16
Replies: 3
Views: 1169

CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. 1-30-16

Suntastic Day ! Weather for January was great & sunny! Makenzi came with me again as Anita is working on a teaching project. As you can see we had lots of foot traffic today from all ages. Home schoolers, city people. Notice a few folks looking through the LUNT SUNOCULARS ! Makenzi was at the sc...
by James0057
Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:06 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. 1-15-2016
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. 1-15-2016

SUNTASTIC. ! Oxfords Chapter 1st outreach event of 2016. My helper today was Makenzi a 10th grade Solar Astronomy addict ! She enjoys talking to the folks & handing out CBSAP Solar Glasses, helps with setup, taking pics & all that goes with outreach. We meant the Director of the library by c...
by James0057
Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:31 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Animation and some stills
Replies: 27
Views: 2646

Re: Animation and some stills

Suntastic images Alexandra, the inverted one grabs my eye ! Thanks for sharing. Clear skies !
by James0057
Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:28 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Animation and some stills
Replies: 27
Views: 2646

Re: Animation and some stills

Suntastic images Alexandra, the inverted one grabs my eye ! Thanks for sharing. Clear skies !
by James0057
Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:23 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 295mm D-ERF + C11 scope. FIRST LIGHT ! NEW IMAGE ADDED!
Replies: 16
Views: 1009

Re: 295mm D-ERF + C11 scope. FIRST LIGHT ! NEW IMAGE ADDED!

Suntastic ! Images thanks for sharing clear skies !
by James0057
Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:16 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION VIEWING THE MOON OXFORD, Al
Replies: 2
Views: 1059

CBSAP IN ACTION VIEWING THE MOON OXFORD, Al

MOONTASTIC ! I had the honor of being invited to this annual event by a local family Anita & I know. This was 2 nights but starts just after Thanksgiving every night Mr Brown the Santa has a red sleigh, lights assorted goodies hot cocoa, pizza, brownies, cookies all free. several local businesse...
by James0057
Mon Nov 16, 2015 3:19 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC. NOV 14. 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 1311

CBSAP IN ACTION ANNISTON PUBLIC. NOV 14. 2015

I did a solo trip to library on this Sunny day in the fall. I left the big Cgem mount for my smaller celestron as the sunspots were not around. I took the LUNT SUNCULARS as you can see one gentleman used these. He had sailed in Barbados and told me he had seen the green flash of light at sunset. It'...
by James0057
Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION DEFIANCE, Ohio Oct 16, 2015
Replies: 5
Views: 1173

Re: CBSAP IN ACTION DEFIANCE, Ohio Oct 16, 2015

Thanks for your comments Alexandra, Derek & Stu , this is such a great time showing the SUN to people whom most have never seen it in another wavelength...
by James0057
Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:36 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: The SUNoculars have arrived
Replies: 2
Views: 541

Re: The SUNoculars have arrived

Suntastic ! I think you will enjoy the SUNOCULARS . Several folks in Ohio last Friday used mine. Check out my Ohio post in outreach section...I used mine today at work...congrats on the win ! Clear Skies
by James0057
Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Trip to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in OHIO !
Replies: 2
Views: 491

Trip to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in OHIO !

My daughter lives about 45 min from here sows went Saturday afternoon. I thought it was a SUNTASTIC place. Lots of space stuff lunar cameras, spacesuits, 3 fun simulators , admission was only $8 ea. a great gift shop. So if your ever in Ohio check it out... It should be noted that Neil Armstrong was...
by James0057
Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP IN ACTION DEFIANCE, Ohio Oct 16, 2015
Replies: 5
Views: 1173

CBSAP IN ACTION DEFIANCE, Ohio Oct 16, 2015

700 mile CBSAP SOLAR OUTREACH EVENT ! Went to visit my daughter during fall school break & of course took the scopes, Sunoculars & CBSAP SOLAR GLASSES ! We had a couple hours before going out SUN was out so found a strip mall intersection where cars were going by. Didn't take long to attract...