Hypoxic Observer
The Hypoxic Observer© is the official newsletter of The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. In 1999, the editor was awarded Mabel Sterns Award (first runner-up) by the Astronomical League for outstanding newsletter editing.

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  • Hypoxic Observer - February 2010

    Table of Contents:

    1. February Meeting Location
    2. IMHO – Editorial – NASA’s cancellation of space vehicle program
    3. Planetary Report – Mars, Venus, Saturn
    4. From NASA – Single Crystal Silicone Mirrors
    5. Upcoming Events for March & April

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    February 2010 - Hypoxic Observer (57)

  • Hypoxic Observer - January 2010

    Table of Contents:

    1. Recent Events
      1. Bear Creek Nature Center Telescope Workshop
    2. The Hindle Test
    3. Renewal Reminder
    4. RMSS
    5. Mars Report
    6. Upcoming Events

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    January 2010 - Hypoxic Observer (39)

  • Hypoxic Observer - November 2009

    Table of Contents:

    1. The President’s Corner – Inreach vs. Outreach (Alan Gorski)
    2. What Color is the Universe?
    3. Photos: M45, M31, & Caldwell 14 – double cluster (Ron Bishop)
    4. CSAS General Membership Meeting Minutes – Oct 28, 2009

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    November 2009 - Hypoxic Observer (50)

  • Hypoxic Observer - October 2009

    Weekends were made for Astronomy!

    Table of Contents:

    1. Oriental Eclipse
    2. November Messier Objects
    3. Member Pictures
      1. Ginger Mayfield – Andromeda Galaxy (M31) & companion galaxies
      2. Floyd Glick – Jupiter & moons.
      3. Ron Bishop – M31 as seen by the camera and the computer
      4. Ron Bishop & Floyd Glick – Composite of five pictures. (Moon)
    4. Recent Star Parties
    5. Geminga – entry from Wikipedia
    6. Final Public Star Party of 2009

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    October 2009 - Hypoxic Observer (41)