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I might get out after I get done tending bar tonight. My scope is set up on the deck and I really need to check my Lunar II list, but I can't travel anywhere. Last night, I nailed down Rima Hippalus and crater Tycho near Lunar midday. Two hours, plus a great observation of Jupiter. There are quite a few background stars around the King of Planets right now.
Right now I'm reliving the agony of finishing up the Lunar 100. If you don't get a certain target on a certain night, an observer has to either try by catching it on the Lunar waning phase and that means sometimes getting up in the middle of the night to do it, or wait until the next month when the next opportunity happens, WEATHER permitting.
The Moon is so cool, but it can be real frustrating, too. I am SO CLOSE, but I am not sure if I can finish Lunar II this month or not. After September, then we have one more month. When November comes around, things usually get pretty bad.
Wish us ALL luck. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.