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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 10 months ago

    Unfortunately it looks like clouds are moving in after 9:00 tonight.

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

    Eagle Bluff is available for us Friday & Saturday August 26th and 27th, per Dean who wants to get out there!

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 3 years, 10 months ago

    There was talk about observing at Eagle Bluff this weekend, but alas, looks like we’ll be thwarted by the weather once more.  Someday…

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 6 months ago

    Not looking so good with the hazy smoky skies. We’re probably going to skip Eagle Bluff tonight. Plus the moon doesn’t set until after 1am. Nice for lunar observing though!

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 6 months ago

    Dean and I are thinking of Eagle Bluff Saturday night. It is available for us. Will update tomorrow.

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 7 months ago

    Yes, Eagle Bluff is still on. I know myself, Dean, Randy and several others are planning on coming.

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 7 months ago

    Eagle Bluff is available this Saturday night and the weather looks good-cooler for at least one day! Dean says he will bring a case of Spring Grove pop. 🙂

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    I plan to be there tonight, as does Dean and a new astronomy friend of his.

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Eagle Bluff is available for our use.

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    ellenvega replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 4 years, 9 months ago

    Hi, we are trying to contact Eagle Bluff to confirm for lights off and bathroom code.  Friday night (May 7) is looking good albeit chilly.  Hopefully they’ll respond quickly tomorrow.

     

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Please come to the Rochester Astronomy Club monthly meetings! These meetings are free and open to the public. Each month we will try to bring you a different presentation and share observing notes and tips. Agenda will be published on the Sunday before the meeting. We are offering these meetings in a hybrid fashion, you can attend either in person [...]
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