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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- February 2010 - Hypoxic Observer
- January 2010 - Hypoxic Observer
- November 2009 - Hypoxic Observer
- October 2009 - Hypoxic Observer
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Hypoxic Observer - February 2010
Table of Contents:
- February Meeting Location
- IMHO – Editorial – NASA’s cancellation of space vehicle program
- Planetary Report – Mars, Venus, Saturn
- From NASA – Single Crystal Silicone Mirrors
- Upcoming Events for March & April
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Hypoxic Observer - January 2010
Table of Contents:
- Recent Events
- Bear Creek Nature Center Telescope Workshop
- The Hindle Test
- Renewal Reminder
- RMSS
- Mars Report
- Upcoming Events
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- Recent Events
Hypoxic Observer - November 2009
Table of Contents:
- The President’s Corner – Inreach vs. Outreach (Alan Gorski)
- What Color is the Universe?
- Photos: M45, M31, & Caldwell 14 – double cluster (Ron Bishop)
- CSAS General Membership Meeting Minutes – Oct 28, 2009
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Hypoxic Observer - October 2009
Weekends were made for Astronomy!
Table of Contents:
- Oriental Eclipse
- November Messier Objects
- Member Pictures
- Ginger Mayfield – Andromeda Galaxy (M31) & companion galaxies
- Floyd Glick – Jupiter & moons.
- Ron Bishop – M31 as seen by the camera and the computer
- Ron Bishop & Floyd Glick – Composite of five pictures. (Moon)
- Recent Star Parties
- Geminga – entry from Wikipedia
- Final Public Star Party of 2009
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