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    Mike C: replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 7 months ago

    If eagle bluff is a no go, I’d do root river.

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 7 months ago

    Mike, would you do Root River or Keller if Eagle Bluff isn’t an option?

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 7 months ago

    I heard that Dean might be working with Eagle Bluff, but not sure which night it was going to be. I’d like to go out.

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    Mike C: replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 7 months ago

    Hey folks! Anyone thinking of heading out tonight?

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    fealeybob14 replied to the topic Armchair Observations in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 8 months ago

    Awesome John!  Will have to get a star field photo of the nova region soon!

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    John Attewell replied to the topic Armchair Observations in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 8 months ago

    I went to Root River Park after the astronomy club meeting to view the recurrent nova RS Ophiuchi.  Check it out!  It will probably still be visible the next few nights.  I found it quite easily but it took me some time to verify that I was looking at the correct object from the bunch of printouts and star maps that I took with me.  After much mix…[Read more]

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    fealeybob14 replied to the topic Armchair Observations in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like a small comet heading into the sun on 8-10.  Check out the SOHO C3 animation on that day. https://soho.nascom.nasa.gov/data/Theater/

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    fealeybob14 replied to the topic Armchair Observations in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 8 months ago

    Looks like Mercury is entering the fov of SOHO C3 camera today (July 25th)

     

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    Captain Kirk replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    I still plan to go somewhere. Do we need permission to use Root River?

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Not looking so good with the hazy smoky skies. We’re probably going to skip Eagle Bluff tonight. Plus the moon doesn’t set until after 1am. Nice for lunar observing though!

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    John Attewell replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Thanks for the heads-up!

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Dean and I are thinking of Eagle Bluff Saturday night. It is available for us. Will update tomorrow.

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    Captain Kirk replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Weather looks good.  Who is getting out this weekend?

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    Yes, Eagle Bluff is still on. I know myself, Dean, Randy and several others are planning on coming.

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    Jeff Newland replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    Is Eagle Bluff still on?

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    Eagle Bluff is available this Saturday night and the weather looks good-cooler for at least one day! Dean says he will bring a case of Spring Grove pop. 🙂

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    Josef Chlachula replied to the topic June 10, 2021 partial annular eclipse in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    Partially eclipsed Sun above Root Rive park horizon after sunrise.

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    Randy H started the topic June 10, 2021 partial annular eclipse in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    Took these shots with Wally this morning

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    John Martin replied to the topic Good camping spots for observing. in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    Thank you both! If course, I did not have notifications for this thread turned on so I am just seeing your replies now.

    I booked a rustic cabin on the edge of a field in Utica that I am going to try out this weekend. I’ll see how it goes!

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    darkskyjim replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 10 months ago

    excellent photo Bob! i havent been able to post but been wanting to mention that 😉

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