
SB NEWS @ AMSAT $SPC0801
* SpaceNews 01-Aug-94 *
 
 
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                         MONDAY AUGUST 1, 1994
 
 
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* AUGUST SPACE CALENDAR *
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Aug ?? - FAST (Fast Auroral Snapshot) Pegasus Launch
Aug ?? - ETS-VI (Engineering Test Satellite) H2 Launch (Japan)
Aug 05 - 25th Anniversary (1969), Mariner 7, Mars Flyby
Aug 06 - Comet Machholz Returns
Aug 12 - Perseids Meteor Shower (Potential Meteor Storm)
Aug 18 - STS-68, Endeavour, Shuttle Radar Laboratory (SRL-2)
Aug 25 - 5th Anniversary (1989), Voyager 2, Neptune Flyby
Aug 28 - 205th Anniversary (1789), William Herschel's Discovery of Enceladus
         (Saturn Moon)
Aug 31 - DSPSE (Clementine), Asteroid 1620 Geograplus Flyby
 
[Info via Ron Baalke]
 
 
* VE3ONT EME CONTEST SKED *
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The Toronto VHF Society, VE3ONT, will participate in this year's ARRL EME 
Contest using the Institute for Space and Terrestrial Science's 46m (150') 
Algonquin Park dish (located at grid square FN05xw).  This year's operation
will provide an increased opportunity to work 144 MHz stations.
 
UTC Date     VE3ONT TX Freq      Listening Range         Approx. Times
 
29-Oct-94     432.050 MHz     432.050 -  432.060 MHz    0645 - 1815 UTC
30-Oct-94    1296.050 MHz    1296.050 - 1296.060 MHz    0754 - 1844 UTC
26-Nov-94     144.100 MHz     144.100 -  144.110 MHz    0538 - 1645 UTC
27-Nov-94     144.100 MHz     144.100 -  144.110 MHz    0646 - 1713 UTC
 
Because the Algonquin dish has a 9 degree lower elevation limit, stations 
with horizon fixed antennas in eastern North America will have a limited 
chance to work VE3ONT.  The following operating hints will improve your 
chance of making a QSO:
 
- As in 1993, VE3ONT will work "split" frequency.  Do not call on VE3ONT's 
  TX frequency.  Pick a random frequency in the listening range.  Use the 
  full range.  VE3ONT will be looking for stations in the clear.
 
- VE3ONT will use circular polarization on all bands.  You may use linear or
  circular polarization to make a contact with VE3ONT.  If circular, use 
  RHCP on TX and RX for the 144 and 432 MHz bands.  On 1296 MHz, they will 
  have switchable sense so you may use either the satellite or EME 
  polarization convention.
 
- Conditions permitting, VE3ONT may start each operating period on SSB to 
  work strong stations as quickly as possible.  Please do not call again for 
  a second contact on CW.  Conversely, if you make a contact on CW, please 
  do not call again for a SSB QSO.
 
- All contacts will be "random" with no schedules or sequencing.  Please be
  patient.  VE3ONT experienced a great deal of QRM during last year's event. 
  
Low power and OSCAR class stations are encouraged to make an EME contact 
with VE3ONT.  100 watts delivered to a single long yagi should be sufficient 
on the 144 and 432 MHz bands.  On 1296 MHz, stations were worked with as 
little as 10 watts and a 2m (6') dish in 1993.
 
Be advised that use of the dish at the Algonquin Space Complex is always 
subject to last minute preemption for non-Amateur purposes.
 
QSLs with an SAE should be directed to Dennis Mungham VE3ASO, RR 3, 
Mountain, Ontario, Canada, K0E1S0.  Reception reports are also welcome.  
Send your log to the ARRL.
 
For further information, contact Peter Shilton VE3VD, (905) 774-8766.  
The latest developments will be provided at the Central States VHF 
Conference July 29-30, Memphis, TN, and the International EME Conference, 
Gottskars, Sweden, August 26-28.
 
[Info via Michael Owen, W9IP]
 
 
* NEW SPACE ORGANIZATION * 
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A group of space science educators involved in the use of classroom
and school space simulators (including permanent, semi-permanent,
and temporary simulators) met at University School in Shaker
Heights, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland) during July of 1994 for the
purpose of establishing a national organization.
 
The purposes of the organization are:
 
1.  To facilitate the exchange of ideas, information, and technical
enhancements among simulator using educators.
 
2.  To assist teachers interested in developing space simulators.
 
3.  To provide consultation services to teachers and schools
regarding the use of space simulators in space science education.
 
4.  To encourage the use of the information superhighway as a tool
for enhancing space science simulations. 
 
5.  To provide assistance regarding sources of free or low cost
resources and materials from the aerospace community, government
organizations, and information providers.
 
6.  To advance the use of simulation as an educational technique in
all areas of education.
 
Membership in The National Association of Space Simulating
Educators is open to anyone interested in education.  The
organization's focus is school educators at all levels from pre-K
through college.
 
For a free informational pamphlet, write The National Association
of Space Simulating Educators, attn. Robert E. Morgan, University
School, 20701 Brantley Rd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 or send
electronic mail requesting the pamphlet to: nasse@shadowso.com.
 
[Info via Robert E. Morgan, K8RBV]
 
 
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