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Re: Observing tonight?

Home › Forums › RAC Main Forum › General Discussion › Observing tonight? › Re: Observing tonight?

March 13, 2018 at 1:32 pm #12298
Jeff Newland
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    The forecast is looking a little better for Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy now instead of rain/snow.  Is Eagle Bluff available Friday and/or Saturday (16/17) for a Messier Marathon?

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