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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    Anyone going to EB tonight?

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Miscellaneous Astronomy Related Topics in the forum General Discussion 1 year ago

    That’s great that it was fought on their security camera. If it had been several feet into the grass, I wonder if it would have been noticed!

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Messier Marathon in the forum RAC Events 1 year ago

    I’m in as long as temps are reasonable!

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    AstroMom replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

    Eagle Bluff just confirmed that the parking lot is available tonight and tomorrow night for observing and the lights will be off. Wish I could be there, but I’m in Staples watching grandkids…

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

    See 2024 Observing thread for update about Eagle Bluff.

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    AstroMom replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

    Oops, just noticed that you asked about location. We’re heading to EB.

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    AstroMom replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

    At this point we’re planning on tonight

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    AstroMom replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

    The way I left it with EB, they will be prepared for us to be there either or both Friday or Saturday night.

    It does look like possibly some clouds moving in later tonight, but right now looking clear tomorrow night. So maybe holding out for Saturday night makes sense.

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

    See the 2024 Observing thread for info on Eagle Bluff observing.

     

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    AstroMom replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

    I just talked to Eagle Bluff. Even though it’s very late notice, the parking lot is available to us tonight and tomorrow night! I’m not positive yet if I’ll make it down. If by chance the staff didn’t get the lights turned off, go to the entrance to the dorm building (where the bathrooms are) and there should be a way to contact the staff. I have…[Read more]

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    AstroMom replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 5 months ago

    I’m contemplating coming out tonight. How late do you figure, Joseph?

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 7 months ago

    What time are you thinking of going out?

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 5 months ago

    I called Eagle Bluff today. The parking lot will be available for our use on both September 23 and 24. I will be back in touch with them later next week as the weather situation develops and post on this thread again. Sounded like they would appreciate having an idea as to when members would be coming. They will have a couple of groups there; I…[Read more]

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 8 months ago

    #$#@%& clouds have moved in. Looking at a satellite map, doesn’t look like they are going to lessen. I think we’ll have to scrub viewing tonight…😢

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 8 months ago

    We’re thinking about Root River…

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Time to Buy in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone have a binoviewer like this?

    https://www.telescope.com/Orion/Orion-Binocular-Viewer-for-Telescopes/rc/2160/p/52071.uts?keyword=Binoviewer

    I would love to have a chance to take a look through one…

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 5 months ago

    Mike, would you do Root River or Keller if Eagle Bluff isn’t an option?

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    AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 5 months ago

    I heard that Dean might be working with Eagle Bluff, but not sure which night it was going to be. I’d like to go out.

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