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Jerome just called from Eagle Bluff. He and Dennis Robertson from Lake City traveled there before they got the word about the front. I tried to get ahold of Jerome, but his phone service said "unavailable".
They are heading out.
Tonight is a NO-GO.
Maybe try again tomorrow night.
Hello everybody. The CSC looks real good for tonight. Most of the boxes are the darkest shades of blue. The only possible problem is that the humidity looks to be high.
I'd be up for Eagle Bluff if we have a crew, but if there is not much interest, it will be the Flatin Farm hayfield. Steve Remick has it nicely mowed in a spot for a few scopes and my SCT can handle the dew better at that high ridge location.
But if the RAC has a bunch going to Eagle Bluff, I'll come running. Steve is up for tonight wherever as well.
I tend bar today from 12 to 6 p.m. If anyone needs to get ahold of me, call the Legion at 507 498-5177.
I'd be up for Eagle Bluff or somewhere. As long as it stays clear, I plan to go somewhere tonight. 🙂
Jeff
I'm going. The Clear Sky Chart hooked one wide right last night.
But tonight looks more certain.
I believe Kirk is going too.
I have the key to Elvis, so we could give that a spin.
Made a couple extra copies of the key; will see if they work too.Jerome – I'm bringing your blue tarp!!
Also – X-class solar flare hitting us now might kick up some auroral activity.
And – 5-way conjunction tomorrow morning: a star, a cluster, 2 planets, and a moon.
It'll be an all-out war against humidity tonight!
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I'll be bringing an couple of 1500 watt heaters along and an extra extension cord to clear scopes. Have some activities at Church tonight first so will see you all around 9:00 or so at Eagle Bluff.
Clear Skies!!!
I was wondering where that blue tarp got to. Thanks for keeping it safe and sound for me, Randy!
Eagle Bluff, here I come! It will be 9-9:30 though. Driving committments and family stuff.
I am planning for an all nighter. I want to see that marvelous conjunction! 8)
Wow. Eagle Bluff was spectacular last night. I think we had eleven people show up. I'll have to check my journal. Right after Randy showed one of the most distant objects in the solar system (Pluto), we got a treat from one of the nearest phenomena in the solar system. The Aurora Borealis. They entertained us off and on all night. The Pleadies, Jupiter, the Moon, Venus and Aldebaran/Hyades conjunction was also a beautiful thing to see. 🙂
The humidity was a minor problem, but we had some great northern lights and a quite a few meteors. The last one was the best. At 4 a.m. the aurora was making one last curtain call. I said to Jerome and Barb, "Let's run up on the big bank" (across the road to the south). At 4:04 a.m., Jerome ducked. Ellenvega caught the first glimpse of a fantastic meteor going from east of Casseopia all the way west of Vega in Lyra. Jerome said that at first he thought it was a firefly going right over our heads. It was green, mag. -7, and left a trail one half a degree wide that lasted for a full TWO MINUTES. Jerome timed the whole thing. It was amazing! 8) One thing that I left out was that all 3 of us heard a sizziling or crackling sound as the meteor zoomed by overhead. That was astounding!
Head on out to Gamehaven and help out tonight. Sounds like only a few out there tonight according to Randy.
Eagle Bluff would be doable for me on Saturday night.
I will get ahold of the staff tomorrow to see if the parking lot is user friendly.
Otherwise, it will be the Flatin Farm hayfield for me and Steve. (Good news, the Flatin Farm hayfield WILL be the location for the 5th Annual Star B-Q. I got the official word from my nephew Matthew today.)
I talked to Dawn and Jeff at Eagle Bluff. They have two groups there, but nobody is coming in tonight so we can have the parking lot lights off. Jeff Boland will be there tonight and is looking forward to another session with Elvis. You can get the code for the restroom facilities from him.
I work at the Legion tonight, so I'm out.
We're planning on going, if the weather holds. so far looks like 30-50% cloud cover, 10% rain. Tomorrow looks less promising (more likely rain).
We'll likely be bringing the pop-up for the early sleepers. Will check back late this afternoon.
If the weather is really spotty, we may head for Keller for an ealry night.
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