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The Sidereal Times the Offi Cial Newsletter of the Albuquerque The Sidereal Times May 2004 The Offi cial Newsletter of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society P.O. Box 50581, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87181-0581 www.taas.org 505/256-TAAS(8227) matters in the conference room with my boss. Ten minutes later On the NEWS ourour receptionistreceptionist knockedknocked atat thethe door.door. David Blair “Channel“Channel 7 fforor DDavid.”avid.” A momentmoment toto treasure.treasure. KOAT’s Ellen Goldberg tried some similar shots outside, but I went on a roll as an amateur scientist the week of March 14 wantedwanted mmore.ore. 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