Macastronomer

I’m sorry that my messages didn’t reach people yesterday. Many in the club showed up last night and they did get a few hours in before the clouds set in, so maybe that was for the best. Tonight is looking more clear but the winds are 12 to 16mph which is pretty high for a star party. Due to wind, and the fact that most everybody did go last night,…[Read more]

Hello Skywatchers,

Tonight’s skies look like a cosmic game of hide-and-seek. As the stars find a place behind the clouds we’re left counting on tomorrow. In short, tonight’s observation is a no-go.

Tomorrow is precariously promising, meaning there is greater chance of stars but they’ll be twinkling in the wind. If you don’t mind some wind we ma…[Read more]

Orionids peak tonight and the sky is supposed to clear between midnight and 3am.

I don’t know if I’ll be up and able to find a decent sky at that time or not, but I thought I’d mention it just in case anybody else is thinking about it.

Should I print up something for Jonathan Tomshine (vinyl decal) for the scope that was donated to the club?

If so:
What should it say?
What color? (keep in mind the scope is white and red will not be visible on a white scope with red lights)
How big? (It needs to fit somewhere on the scope that won’t be covered by rings)
What font?

Thanks!

Duane

We’ve got some clouds to contend with, but it looks like we’ll get to see the sky if we’re patient (and lucky). Of course this is predictive and has changed a few times in the past 24 hours. Either way, it will be a good time and at times it will be a Glorious Night for Astronomy.

Since attendees are now closed for the calendar event, should we pull that off of the calendar? It makes it look like we have an event at Eagle Bluff, which would be confusing for anybody visiting the site.

I hope Frontenac went well. I was the only club member at Eagle Bluff but I was joined by a couple guys attending the event. I got to know my  setup a little better and getting more comfortable using Dean’s scope.

It was good for me to sit under a starry sky, think about Dean and Kirk. I contemplate that answers exist somewhere between the…[Read more]

I know some of you are at Frontenac, but I’ll be at Eagle Bluff. I hope to see someone there, but I’ll be enjoying the sky either way.

wherever you are, I hope you get out and look at the sky!

Duane

Tonight has clouds around 12:00am. I’m considering tomorrow instead as there’s only a hint of cloud tomorrow night.

Can I get some feedback before I make the move and put that on the calendar?

Thanks,

Duane

Anybody coming tonight? It’s the peak of the Bootes meteor shower, no moon, clear sky, average seeing and transparency… A Glorious Night For Astronomy!

It is looking adequate for Friday, but the weather keeps changing. Transparency is slightly better on Friday than Saturday although it look as if both nights should be clear of clouds.

Are you thinking about attending?

—Duane

Tomorrow is not looking promising for observing the Sun.  🙁

Any alternate dates for this?

It’s clear that it’s probably not clear. I hope it changes before the weekend.

Duane

It looks like a glorious night for astronomy if anybody wants to join me!