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fealeybob14 replied to the topic Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2004 Experience in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 11 months ago

Thanks Jim. As I did in 2017, I compared my Starblast images with orbiting observatory photos (the Solar Dynamic Observatory or SDO in particular) to have a comparison for sunspots and solar flares present on April 8. Blink comparative images are shown below.

I would certainly enjoy seeing observations of other members too!

darkskyjim replied to the topic Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2004 Experience in the forum General Discussion 2 years ago

cool image Bob and glad ya’ll weren’t clouded out! we were totally socked in w clouds here.
jim

fealeybob14 started the topic Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2004 Experience in the forum General Discussion 2 years ago

Many of us were in the eclipse pathway through NE Arkansas and SE Missouri where the clouds were parted providing a great view. I had my Starblast 4.5 reflector and cell phone setup and one totality picture is below. Also got an binocular view of comet 12P the night before the eclipse.

Ken Henry replied to the topic Solar Glasses & Hello in the forum General Discussion 2 years ago

Yes, he did. Unless the whole school decides to attend, we will have plenty for everyone!

Jeff Newland replied to the topic Solar Glasses & Hello in the forum General Discussion 2 years ago

Hi Ken, has anyone contacted you? If you get a hold of Randy, he did have a bunch of glasses that he would gladly donate to you.

Ken Henry started the topic Solar Glasses & Hello in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Hello everyone,

Long time, no see. Hope you all have been well. Our first child was born in November. I absolutely love being a dad, but I have had a little trouble keeping up with life!

I am planning a viewing of the solar eclipse for my astronomy class at St. Charles, and I am wondering if the club has access to any solar classes that c…[Read more]

Rob Reid replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

I did get those at Eagle Bluff, Bob. I’m glad you got to see Starship.

bwyman replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Nice! Too bad you will miss the launch. 🙁

fealeybob14 replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Nice M81 and M82 and Pleiades Rob! Did you get those while at Eagle Bluff?

I thought our members might be interested in a picture I took today in Boca Chica State Park in Texas. Yup it’s SpaceX’s Starship at it’s launch site, hopefully awaiting launch this week. Unfortunately I’ll be on the road returning to MN and not able to stay for the…[Read more]

bwyman started the topic 2024 Meeting Minutes in the forum Meetings 2 years, 1 month ago

I had scribbles from February 13th meeting. Did a quick try to type up something. Not pretty.

Rob Reid replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Pleiades

Rob Reid replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

M81 + M82

Rob Reid replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

It was a great night! I got 77 x 30s exposures of M81 and M82, with somewhat less time and worse tracking on the Pleiades. My initial stacks + stretches are below, but I would like to eventually try using siril and starnet++ to bring out the galaxies and reflection nebula without fattening the stars.

Part of the RAC at Eagle Bluff Saturday night.

Rob Reid replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

I’m looking forward to it! It will be my first time at Eagle Bluff.

Captain Kirk replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

<p style=”text-align: left;”>I am heading down now to get some solar viewing in.</p>

fealeybob14 replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Darn, I’m in Texas until the 14th so I won’t be able to come. (I might get to see STARSHIP launch #3 however as I am 45 min. from Starbase in Mission TX.)
I did get some images the other night of 12P Pons-Brook below M32 and above Alpheratz. Could see it in a 7 power finder and looked interesting in the 80mm refractor and photographed well.
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Captain Kirk replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Looking forward to it.

Josef Chlachula replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

Early evening we should be able to see comet 12P/Pons-Brooks under M31 Andromeda.

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Mike C: replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 1 month ago

It has been way too long since I’ve been to eagle bluff. I will be there for sure.