tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.comments2024-01-27T07:32:46.851-08:00Palomar SkiesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger551125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-32135147117039419612012-01-27T12:56:38.277-08:002012-01-27T12:56:38.277-08:00Like my hero Buckminster Fuller once said, "H...Like my hero Buckminster Fuller once said, "How often I found where I should be going only by setting out for somewhere else.” I wish you the best in your future. Thanks for all the information you provided for people such as myself. This blog has been a great local resource for me to keep in touch with the observatory. I'll leave you with another quote to ponder on your new journey into understanding the skies, "Love is metaphysical gravity.” - Keep doing what your doing. Thanks again.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092766440711648001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-81121082396012830182011-12-01T07:09:51.562-08:002011-12-01T07:09:51.562-08:00Shawn,
I am sorry to hear of Blake's passing...Shawn, <br /><br />I am sorry to hear of Blake's passing. Two more photos are posted here: http://palomarskies.blogspot.com/2010/04/palomar-history-photo-of-week-april-26.html<br /><br />I am no longer with the observatory, but will be in touch with more for you.<br /><br />- ScottW. Scott Kardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481991575798615373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-5319569335645115442011-12-01T01:35:08.818-08:002011-12-01T01:35:08.818-08:00Hello, Blake Mitchell was my Grandfather, he passe...Hello, Blake Mitchell was my Grandfather, he passed away a few days ago. I was hoping that you could post more of these photographs. I'm creating a tribute to his work on facebook.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Dr. Shawn SoszkaShawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514720932083867945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-71906647134821382342011-09-21T21:52:07.437-07:002011-09-21T21:52:07.437-07:00I will miss your blog updates! Good luck on your n...I will miss your blog updates! Good luck on your new life venture!NiteSkyGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216139165314225182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-60173577985545471262011-08-20T13:51:26.950-07:002011-08-20T13:51:26.950-07:00Thanks so much for your years of herd work. I onl...Thanks so much for your years of herd work. I only met you once, on a tour you gave for the NAGT; you're going to be missed- please keep the blog up for historical purposes I love all your posts. Best of Luck<br /><br />Robert "Stump" DaviesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-42715279952700403542011-08-07T21:56:05.596-07:002011-08-07T21:56:05.596-07:00Well whether LPS or LED its not a problem to use u...Well whether LPS or LED its not a problem to use unless its not an energy efficient, that's a big prob. well thank's for information and I have a new knowledge from your blog.led par 30http://www.lightenergydesigns.com/energy-efficient-lighting-led-par-30-c-16_72.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-25538139239863981832011-07-31T07:09:46.170-07:002011-07-31T07:09:46.170-07:00Please don't tell me an institution like Palom...Please don't tell me an institution like Palomar cannot find someone to run this blog. I am surprised they didn't plan ahead for your retirement. Clearly the modern astronomer is too focused on his work and not about educating the public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-34278412653535102942011-07-25T13:37:21.324-07:002011-07-25T13:37:21.324-07:00Hi Scott... We in Canyon Lake have enjoyed and ben...Hi Scott... We in Canyon Lake have enjoyed and benefited from reading your posts in our widget collection at <br />http://gate88.com/sun/hotlinks/local.htm<br />You've done a wonderful job. Sad to see your star disappear from our little constellation of Twitters! Very best wishes for your future. Tom Suttle, site administratorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-71951781385522347932011-07-18T06:53:19.350-07:002011-07-18T06:53:19.350-07:00Scott,
Your blogs have been both informative and ...Scott,<br /><br />Your blogs have been both informative and enjoyable. Please encourage your successor to continue them.<br /><br />Best of luck in your new job!Seldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09270947240275525989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-79532058503255500322011-07-17T21:24:23.563-07:002011-07-17T21:24:23.563-07:00Wait - you haven't planned for your succesor? ...Wait - you haven't planned for your succesor? Come on please! Get someone at least as capable as you before you go. This is an important role you did for Palomar. There must be someone out there who can fill in! I would but I am on the wrong side of the continent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-7820831664920992332011-07-16T15:55:54.864-07:002011-07-16T15:55:54.864-07:00Agreed with what everyone said!Agreed with what everyone said!philnjillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663038748651547651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-23155014270857466112011-07-16T12:45:56.147-07:002011-07-16T12:45:56.147-07:00I'm delighted to hear of your new mission, whi...I'm delighted to hear of your new mission, while sad that our relable link to observatory events and history will cease. Thanks for all of your posts over the past years, and you have my very best wishes for great success in the future.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-59818982569270993682011-07-16T10:51:09.064-07:002011-07-16T10:51:09.064-07:00I'm sad to hear you are leaving Palomar - but ...I'm sad to hear you are leaving Palomar - but happy for you moving on to IDA. They need somebody - bad! Best of luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307315066405642546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-55406001445413384032011-07-16T10:13:36.427-07:002011-07-16T10:13:36.427-07:00Congratulations on the new gig, Scott!Congratulations on the new gig, Scott!Weisenheimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12164484147169721745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-29727419313328236352011-07-16T07:29:13.938-07:002011-07-16T07:29:13.938-07:00Your blog has been a key source of information abo...Your blog has been a key source of information about Palomar Observatory's history and its continuing relevance. I hope that the message stays alive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-31885260536864383312011-07-14T10:25:46.875-07:002011-07-14T10:25:46.875-07:00Excellent...thanks for putting this on....Excellent...thanks for putting this on....Mark Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055762117101447189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-15583490932655758292011-06-27T07:39:08.323-07:002011-06-27T07:39:08.323-07:00Sawasdee ka!!
I come to visit naka ^^Sawasdee ka!!<br /><br />I come to visit naka ^^lilyhttp://wellcome2thailand.blogspot.com/2011/06/welcome-to-kwan-phayao.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-58154611215452069322011-06-22T08:27:37.980-07:002011-06-22T08:27:37.980-07:00Mark, I am glad you found & are enjoying the b...Mark, I am glad you found & are enjoying the blog!Palomar Observatoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06392532066672188366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-24945381867990433142011-06-21T16:47:02.813-07:002011-06-21T16:47:02.813-07:00I love these old brochures...
I had to leave a c...I love these old brochures... <br /><br />I had to leave a comment...only found your blog a few days ago. <br /><br />Thanks for creating this blog..it's very much appreciated in this small part of Pembrokeshire, West Wales...<br /><br />I'll look in when I can.....<br /><br />Regards <br /><br />MarkMark Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055762117101447189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-36426583303136245352011-06-16T09:18:48.205-07:002011-06-16T09:18:48.205-07:00Yes, the telescope moves to look at different part...Yes, the telescope moves to look at different parts of the sky. A 1 HP motor moves the telescope north/south and a 3 HP motor moves it east/west. Tracking to keep up with Earth's rotation is accomplished by a 1/12 HP motor.Palomar Observatoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06392532066672188366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-11942945201777091172011-06-15T22:13:11.227-07:002011-06-15T22:13:11.227-07:00The whole telescope housing must rotate to point a...The whole telescope housing must rotate to point at different parts of the sky. What is the support system of the housing and what horsepower (electric?) motor is used to rotate the housing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-47767897461351059922011-06-12T21:44:21.570-07:002011-06-12T21:44:21.570-07:00Thanks, David.
Patty, yes it is me. Thanks for th...Thanks, David.<br /><br />Patty, yes it is me. Thanks for the nice words & nice to hear from you. Have fun at the launch of Atlantis. I am jealous!Palomar Observatoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06392532066672188366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-10668335611021657452011-06-12T19:04:27.031-07:002011-06-12T19:04:27.031-07:00I am just wondering if this is the Mr. Kardel that...I am just wondering if this is the Mr. Kardel that used to teach at Agua Fria North Campus back in 87-88. If so you were my science teacher and one of my inspirations, and now I teach 4th grade (but I used to teach high school 9th grade science). I am getting a chance to go to the NASA Tweetup next month to watch the final launch of Atlantis, so it got me thinking about you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330491422773682544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-63130943164835911142011-06-11T17:16:48.307-07:002011-06-11T17:16:48.307-07:00Great content - nice photography. Well done!Great content - nice photography. Well done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07307315066405642546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501648945216335819.post-57412946997385184162011-06-09T13:23:47.335-07:002011-06-09T13:23:47.335-07:00Well we were wondering!Well we were wondering!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com