From n8uvi at sbcglobal.net  Sat Jun  4 19:34:10 2011
From: n8uvi at sbcglobal.net (FSK)
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2011 19:34:10 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Electric-Blue Clouds Sighted over Europe
Message-ID: <98BE4D56B01D4F93BD417B9AC99FF7BC@FRANKSPC>

Space Weather News for June 4, 2011
http://spaceweather.com

ELECTRIC-BLUE CLOUDS: The 2011 noctilucent cloud (NLC) season has begun. For 
the past few nights, observers in northern parts of Europe have spotted 
velvety, electric-blue tendrils rippling across the sunset sky. NLCs are a 
summertime phenomenon first reported by polar observers in the 19th century. 
In recent decades, for reasons no one fully understands, the clouds have 
intensified and spread as far south as Utah and Colorado. Visit today's 
edition of http://spaceweather.com for photos and observing tips.

CHANCE OF MAGNETIC ACTIVITY: NOAA forecasters estimate a 45% chance of 
geomagnetic activity on June 4th when an incoming solar wind stream and a 
CME might deliver a double blow to Earth's magnetic field. High-latitude sky 
watchers in both hemispheres should be alert for auroras. Aurora alerts: 
http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice) or http://spaceweathertext.com (text).


Remember P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, 
Performance.

Believe that curiosity is the key to creativity.
Believe that anything you can imagine,
you can make real.


From frank at mountcalvarygreenville.org  Tue Jun 14 18:06:36 2011
From: frank at mountcalvarygreenville.org (Frank)
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:06:36 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday, June 15
Message-ID: <F327B5EEFE724F8EBE2B5ED2CA754BE0@FRANKSPC>




Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 11:14 AM
Subject: Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday, June 15


Space Weather News for June 14, 2011
http://spaceweather.com

LUNAR ECLIPSE: On Wednesday night, June 15th, there's going to be a total 
lunar eclipse visible from every continent except North America. The Moon 
will spend 100 minutes fully engulfed in Earth's shadow, making this the 
longest lunar eclipse in nearly 11 years. The appearance of the eclipse 
might be affected by exhaust from Chile's erupting Puyehue-Cord?n Caulle 
volcano, which is also causing spectacular sunsets around the southern 
hemisphere.  Discussion, eclipse maps, and links to live webcasts may be 
found at http://spaceweather.com.

Remember P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, 
Performance.
Believe that curiosity is the key to creativity.
Believe that anything you can imagine,
you can make real.


From frank at mountcalvarygreenville.org  Thu Jun 23 22:29:50 2011
From: frank at mountcalvarygreenville.org (Frank)
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:29:50 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Volunteers Needed: Michigander Bicycle Tour
Message-ID: <ACBBD870E29045A9BDC4CF342D7087C7@FRANKSPC>





The Michigander Bicycle Tour is looking for amateur radio operators to help with route communications.

The event runs from July 16-22. However, you do not have volunteer for the whole duration. If you can, just come out for the day and play radio!

I also need help coordinating and obtaining permission to use repeaters along the route. If you are the trustee, or know the trustee, of a repeater that could be used for the route, please contact me at Bronson Reed kd8fji AT gmail DOT com. For route information, see http://www.michigantrails.org/michigander-bicycle-tour/.

Thanks!

Bronson Reed, KD8FJI



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Remember P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, Performance.

Believe that curiosity is the key to creativity.
Believe that anything you can imagine,
you can make real.



From frank at mountcalvarygreenville.org  Fri Jun 24 11:07:18 2011
From: frank at mountcalvarygreenville.org (Frank)
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:07:18 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Close Asteroid Flyby on June 27th
Message-ID: <1FA2FF57E39041698307B1AC1A41AD23@FRANKSPC>

Space Weather News for June 24, 2011
http://spaceweather.com

ASTEROID FLYBY: Newly-discovered asteroid 2011 MD will pass only 12,000 
kilometers (7,500 miles) above Earth's surface on Monday, June 27th. NASA 
analysts say there is no chance the space rock will strike Earth. 
Nevertheless, the encounter is so close that Earth's gravity will sharply 
perturb the asteroid's trajectory.  Details at http://spaceweather.com .

GEOMAGNETIC OUTLOOK: A fast-moving stream of solar wind is buffeting Earth's 
magnetic field. The combined effect of this stream plus a CME expected to 
arrive on June 24th has prompted NOAA forecasters to declare a ~30% chance 
of high-latitude geomagnetic storms during the next 24 hours. Storm alerts 
are available from Spaceweather.com in two forms: voice 
(http://spaceweatherphone.com) or text (http://spaceweathertext.com).


Remember P7 - Proper, Pre-Planning, Prevents, Pathetically, Poor, 
Performance.

Believe that curiosity is the key to creativity.
Believe that anything you can imagine,
you can make real.


From dfischer at usol.com  Mon Jun 27 16:22:24 2011
From: dfischer at usol.com (Duane Fischer, W8DBF)
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:22:24 -0400
Subject: [MIham] Asteroid 2011 MD Near Miss
Message-ID: <005501cc3507$efc06b70$df54e8cc@hpdc5100mt>



Hi All,

Any news today about the 12,000 mile near miss by recently discovered 
asteroid 2011 MD? Too close!

When it comes back the next time, after the Earth having altered its orbit, 
one wonders if it will be a hit or another miss?


Duane Fischer, W8DBF - WPE8CXO
E-Mail: dfischer at usol.com
Hallicrafters web site: www.w9wze.net
HHRP web site: hhrp.w9wze.net


