Friday, June 9, 2017

ISS Passes for FRI, 06-09-2017 (June 09, 2017)

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[Heavens-Above APP LINK]

Sunset 21:04PT (09:04PM)
Sunset 21:04PT (09:04PM)
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More Passes: ISS (click on ALL)

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-09-2017 16:00PT


Don [W7UUL]: Seattle WRC - NOAA Open House - Fri Jun 9 - Noon to 630 PM -- (June 09, 2017)


NOAA Open House
Friday, June 9, 2017
12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

NOAA Open House - Fri Jun 9 - Noon to 630 PM
Click here for a map of the campus

Public parking available
Free and open to the public
No reservations required
Note: A government-issued photo ID is required for all adults.
Explore your world and learn more about how NOAA - the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - works to understand and predict changes in Earth’s environment to help protect people and property and to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources.
Join us at the Western Regional Center in Seattle, Washington for a series of free activities, including engaging science presentations and panels, interactive exhibits and tours.
This event is perfect for the whole family.
(Adults – please remember to bring our photo IDs to gain access to the campus).
NOAA Open House is a FREE event, open to the public, with no reservations required.

http://www.wrc.noaa.gov/images/WRC_Map.jpg 
You will have the opportunity to learn more about a variety of 
NOAA programs, including the
National Weather Service,
Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory,
NOAA Fisheries
NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region,
Alaska Fisheries Science Center,
Northwest Fisheries Science Center,
National Ocean Service,
NOAA Corps,
and more!
Enjoy a delicious lunch from the four food trucks that will be on campus!
 Tacos El Guero, 314 Pie, Gourmini’s and Kofoo Bueno. ‡

Attention K-12 Students - See NOAA’s Our Oceans, Our Future Art Contest
Artwork will be on display and contest winners will be recognized during the Open House event.
Please visit the Facebook event invitation for more information.

NOAA WRC Open House Contact Information
For the latest information about the NOAA Open House check this website and follow the event on Facebook at for updates. Questions about the NOAA Open House may be emailed to oar.pmel.openhouse@noaa.gov or call 206-526-6810.

NOAA Open House - Fri Jun 9 - Noon to 630 PM


Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-09-2017 12:00PT


Thursday, June 8, 2017

ISS Passes for THU, 06-08-2017 (June 08, 2017)

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[Heavens-Above APP LINK]

Sunset 21:03PT (09:03PM)
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More Passes: ISS (click on ALL)

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-08-2017 15:00PT


Wednesday, June 7, 2017

WED June 07, 2017 - 6:00-8:30PM -- KD7PWA+KD7PWB -- L-DOCKside BBQ (Jun 07, 2017)

TONIGHT 6:00-8:30PM
Sam [KD7PWA] + Pirate Radio Dave [KD7PWB]
Welcome to the L-DOCKside BBQ
GateFx = 147.480Simplex
Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave. N.W.,
Seattle, Wa 98117
Download Marina Map

(Click to enlarge)
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 (photos by K7LWA)

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-07-2017 21:00PT


ISS Passes for WED, 06-07-2017 (June 07, 2017)

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 [Heavens-Above APP LINK]
Sunset 21:02PT (09:02PM)
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More Passes: ISS (click on ALL)

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-07-2017 12:00PT


Monday, June 5, 2017

ISS Passes for TUE, 06-06-2017 (June 06, 2017)

SpaceX's 11th cargo resupply mission arrives at the International Space Station, 
where NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer 
operated the robotic Canadarm2 to grapple the spacecraft.
SPACE-X DRAGON CARGO SPACECRAFT -- Docked with ISS (06-05) until mid-July
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[Heavens-Above APP LINK]

Sunset 21:01PT (09:01PM)
More Passes: ISS (click on ALL)
 [PLEASE NOTE: The above photos are screen captures from my android phone
 -- please ignore any ADs which may shown -- K7LWA]

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-05-2017 2200PT


ISS Passes for MON, 06-05-2017 -- DRAGON has docked (June 05, 2017)

SPACE-X DRAGON CARGO SPACECRAFT -- Docked with ISS (06-05) until mid-July
SpaceX Dragon Capsule Makes History with 1st Repeat Delivery to ISS!
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[Heavens-Above APP LINK]

Sunset 21:01PT (09:01PM)
More Passes: ISS (click on ALL)
 [PLEASE NOTE: The above photos are screen captures from my android phone
 -- please ignore any ADs which may shown -- K7LWA]

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-05-2017 1700PT


Sunday, June 4, 2017

ISS Passes for SUN, 06-04-2017 (June 04, 2017)

SPACE-X DRAGON CARGO SPACECRAFT -- seen following ISS on 22:19 pass!
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[Heavens-Above APP LINK]
 
Sunset 21:00PT (09:00PM)
More Passes: ISS (click on ALL)

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-04-2017 09:30PT


Saturday, June 3, 2017

ISS Passes for SAT, 06-03-2017 -- UPDATED w/ PHOTOS! (June 03, 2017)

ISS - D'oh!
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[Heavens-Above APP LINK]
ISS 21:37 eastbound & down
ISS 21:37 eastbound & down
Sunset 20:59PT (08:59PM)
More Passes: ISS (click on ALL)

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-03-2017 09:15PT


How Much Do You Know About... St. Kevin's Feast Day (June 3, 2017)

Thanks Kevin [KG7KNS] for sharing your Feast Day with us!
  
    Today -- June 3 -- commemorates the Feast Day of Saint Kevin, the founder and first abbot of Glendalough in County Wicklow, one of the most famous abbeys in Ireland.
    Born in 498 AD and baptized as Kevin or Coemgen, he studied for the priesthood, and after his ordination, Kevin moved to remote Glendalough.
    There he lived as a hermit for seven years -- during which time he devoted himself to prayer and developed a deep respect for animals and nature.
    In fact, he is considered to be the Patron Saint of animals, most notably blackbirds.
    He soon attracted disciples and founded a monastery that flourished for six centuries, while Glendalough gradually becoming a major spiritual center in Ireland.
    On June 3, 612 AD, Kevin died of natural causes and twelve centuries later, he was canonized in 1903.
    How much do you know about St. Kevin and Glendalough.
    A special 73! to Kevin [KG7KNS] of north Seattle for suggesting tonight's topic! Let's get feasting....
2016[23]Q -- Ins-Net Questions for June 03, 2016: "Happy St Kevin's Day"
Glendalough which translated to English means “The Valley of the two lakes”
is an ancient glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland.
2016[23]A -- Ins-Net ANSWERs for June 03, 2016: "Happy St Kevin's Day"

Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 06-03-2017 09:00PT