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Walter's YearBook |
| 1998 |
| January 1998 |
Jack Lord (aka Steve McGarret) died on January 21st at age 77. |
| February 1998 |
Austrian rock star Falco was killed in a car accident at age 40. |
| March 1998 |
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Doug Clapp & I enjoyed a 15-night stay at the Star Hill Inn. |
| April-May 1998 Supernovae |
Images by Mark Armstrong of the UK.
SN1998S in NGC3877 on March 5.1037 INSET: SN1998aq in NGC3982 on April 13.04852 |
Spring offered 4(!) easy telescopic supernovae:
The Astronomer maintains an excellent page with the latest supernovae info. |
| May-June 1998 Observatory |
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I spent several weekends helping the NYAA construct the Lorenz Observatory at its Oak Heights site. |
| July 5-12 1998 Tour |
Picture by Bob Romanuk
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I participated in the 1998 Tour D'Ontario, a 1000km bike ride organized by the Ontario Cycling Association.* |
| October 1998 |
What a month! I observed on 16 clear nights -- fully half of the nights available for October! Wow! |
