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  • #11027
    Jeff Newland
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      There is an outreach at Gamehaven scout camp tonight.  Please bring your scope and head on out. 

      Jeff

      #11028
      Jeff Newland
      Participant

        I'll be at Gamehaven between 8:30 and 9:00.  I said to have everyone start showing up around 9:30.  Head on out and have some fun.

        Jeff

        #11029
        Captain Kirk
        Participant

          I've had nice views in Big Sky country the last few nights.

          Can't wait for NSP!

          Kirk

          #11030
          Mr.Gorp
          Participant

            What are the dates for the next Gamehaven Scouts camp out?

            #11031
            Dean Johnson
            Participant

              Hello astronomy fans! I got out for three hours last night and nailed four more Lunar II objects. Mare Austale, Craters Mersinius and Hainzel, Hainzel A&C, and Bailly.

              Mare Australe and Bailly were the most interesting. Both sit on the Moons extreme southern edge. Mare Australe covers a whopping 151,000 sq. kilometers. Either I had never seen this obscure sea before, or else hadn't paid any attention to it if I did. The Moon currently has an extreme libration that favors the southern rim. Pretty cool!

              My Lunar II target list is getting pretty thin!

              #11032
              Dean Johnson
              Participant

                I also got out the night of the 13th to draw my map of the Full Moon. That's worth 3 points on the Lunar II list.

                Down to my last 20, I should finish it within a month or two.

                #11033
                Dean Johnson
                Participant

                  We have a strong possibility of an Eagle Bluff session this weekend. EB has nothing going on so the parking lot lights will be dark. Right now Saturday looks to be the better of the two nights.

                  Jeff, Creal and others have gotten a start on the observatory. That would be fun to check out.

                  Note to Jerome: I have Elvis' 90 degree star diagnol, the acessory case and the instruction manual. If you are planning on Eagle Bluff this weekend, I can bring them with.

                  I hope some of us can get together!

                  #11034
                  darkskyjim
                  Participant

                    I'm thinking of going to Keller tonight but i got up at 5:30 this am…
                    decided to head out.  I think it may be cloudy tomorrow night?

                    #11035
                    Jerome Taubel
                    Participant

                      Jillissa and I could do Saturday night.  I'm still scopeless, though!  Luka was looking to get out,too. Elvis was such pain at NSP I'd rather just use binoculars. I just bought a pair of 16 x 70 Fujinons off astromart.  I might have them by Saturday.  If not, I'll just mooch off whoever shows up with viewing instruments. 

                      #11036
                      Jerome Taubel
                      Participant

                        That's Saturday at Eagle Bluff

                        #11037
                        Randy H
                        Participant

                          Elvis is in my garage currently.
                          Leaving tomorrow morning; will be gone through the weekend.
                          Btw: broadcasting on NSN tonight for a while.

                          #11038
                          alancameron
                          Participant

                            I'm planning on Eagle Bluff Saturday, look forward to seeing all
                            Alan Cameron

                            #11039
                            Mr.Gorp
                            Participant

                              If it's not TOO cloudy tonight (9-12p) would anyone be interested in going to Keller?

                              Definitely planning on Eagle Bluff tomorrow night!

                              #11040
                              Dean Johnson
                              Participant

                                Since we have to move Matthew to St. Mary's University tomorrow, I would also like to do Eagle Bluff tomorrow night.

                                I would be well rested from not having to go to the woods and could do a long session which would be a real treat.

                                #11041
                                Jerome Taubel
                                Participant

                                  Are folks still planning on Eagle Bluff tonight?  Clear sky clock is not so promising with more than 30 percent cloud cover at times but if anyone is still planning to go, Jillissa and I would still be game.

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