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I did get out last night after tending bar. (Love having my scope already set up on my deck.)
Crater Wargentin went in the books last night. The ol' Lunar II list is getting pretty thin.
Woke up early this morning. Went out about 5am. Very nice. Always love to see Orion, Persiads and where is that super nova? Ah rats, or ??? — it's just Jupiter! I've learned that it is easier to pick out constellations at pre-day break — not as many background stars to confuse a person so the constellations are easier to pick out.
I also learned that the Night Sky Planisphere (12 in diameter) that we have is to small for me (a 16-24in dia. would be better).
Our patio is just fine for viewing — not as good as Eagle Cliff or Keller, but I'll be out more. . . 🙂
Early morning observing has some real benefits. Light pollution is typically less because businesses are closed and house lights are off. You also can observe those cold winter constellations in fall comfort. However, dew and fog are at their worst, so be prepared to get a little wet!
Crater Grimaldi and its outer basin falls to the telescope and journal. I'm going to be taking Scott's advice on early hour observing seriously if I'm going to complete the Lunar II by winter. His advice is spot on as far as light pollution, dew and soforth. There is also another benefit. Less noise pollution. People are getting their last few hours of rest and very early morning is so nice and quiet. After 5 a.m. that changes in a hurry.
Note to Mr. Gorp: Take advantage of that patio, Bud. Drag that Double Star 100 list out. With your fine Maksutov, plus that really sweet Orion SkyView Pro mount, you could have hours and hours of beautiful, fun, peaceful observing from the comforts of your own home. I would love to see you get that one done.
See you all tomorrow night! And remember, Eagle Bluff needs us Thursday night. Sheila called me and said there will be 50 7th graders and their chaperones there.
Sure wish the clouds would have cleared up enough to go out to Keller. . .
Looking at radar, it will be at least a couple more hours before it's clear enough to actually see something.
Curious why the Clear Sky Chart says that it would be Average viewing now? I see nothing but clouds.
What's the prognosis for Eagle Bluff on Friday (and possibly Saturday) night?
Quick look at the forcast shows clearing skies the later it goes.
Mr. Gorp, outreaches this weekend. Dean is looking for help down in Spring Grove for Uffda days on Friday night. It will be set up in the Flaten Farm field. Dean added to his 4th Annual Star B-Q thread about that.
In the outreach forum, Randy has added one about the outreach for the Oronoco girl scouts at Forrestville state park. That will be on Saturday night. You can check there. Randy was going to add more details to that later, such as a map. Someone could you use at either place. Flaten farm should be great for Friday night and Dean could use the help. You can probably stay late there.Thanks for the input, Jeff.
Friday night is the ONLY night I can get out. I have Scott Bingham and myself so far.
As far as the public, it is hard to say how many will show up.
(Stand by, I just got a call about it.)
We might have quite a few people there. If I get a call out of the blue, there is interest.
At any rate, any of you are very welcome to come on down. All of you know where it is. We'll be set up closer to Co. Rd. 16 instead of Dean's Boxelder Bar & Bistro.
That way the public can see us better. The public stuff ends at 11 p.m.Thanks! Dean
Cool! Thanks, Darksky Jim. Conditions look very favorable for tonight.
They look absolutely fabulous for tomorrow night. (Go Girl Scout outreach!)
I hope we all have AGNFA!
Thought I would get the chatter going early. Anything going on at Eagle Bluff this weekend or next? This weekend and the next are on each side of the new moon, so they both have potential. Anyone thinking of heading out observing somewhere this weekend? Not sure if I'll be going out, but figured to get everyone talking. ;D
Hey, November is next month, getting colder! Last chance for a little warmer weather, even if today didn't seem like it! 🙂
Hi Jeff. I got an email from Jeff Boland from Eagle Bluff and he said that both of the next two Friday nights they have something going on, but that we could have the parking lot dark from 10 p.m. on.
Jeff also said that Saturday nights of both those weekends would be good to go from sunset on. Jeff is eager to have us come on down, they are very excited to have Elvis.
I do not have to tend bar this weekend until Sunday night. I would love to get in a big session on Saturday night with all of you from the RAC. Traditionally October is the last good month of observing for the year. From November until February, things get pretty spotty.
I'm up for this weekend! If any of you would want to come all the way to the Flatin Farm hayfield, we could do a bang up Friday night as well. So far, both nights look good, forecast-wise.
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