Macastronomer

Going to check out the comet at Root River tonight. I’ll try to be there before around 7:00 and wait for the sky to dim. I’ll be there until about 8 when the comet sets.

I’m hoping to make it too. My son had a seizure today and I’m in the ER right now waiting for tests to be done.

Awesome! Anybody else out there planning to go?

if I’m on my own, I may head to root river. It’s so much closer. But if others are planning to go I would be happy to join.

If anybody wants to observe, I can’t do Friday; but I’ll be out on Saturday if anybody wants to join me.

I pray it’s clear!

 

Anybody observing this weekend? I’m happy to go to Eagle Bluff if available or Root River.  

Last weekend I hit Root River, packed up hastily, got there after dark but it is so great to be able to turn the light on/off. But, I packed up rather quick and forgot my light shroud.     I found a vikings blanket that we won at a Honker’s game in…[Read more]

Nice work, Yoseph. Keep them coming. I can’t wait to see what happens this month.

I should have looked before I left. We do church on Saturdays so I was in a rush the whole day to get out and I headed to Root River. I’m here and just about set up. But, I got such a late start… I wouldn’t be there for another 40 minutes.

have a great night there and in a way we’re all looking at the same sky!

 

Duane

Sorry I missed it. I had to choose a night for family and a day for astronomy and I picked the one that looked the clearest for astronomy. I hope I was right. Here’s what it looks like so far:

Will Eagle Bluff still be an option or should I head to Root River?

I’m glad you had a great night. I stepped outside a few times last night and it…[Read more]

It would be great to see the lighting ordinance implemented. We need it.

It did get better for tonight, but I’m thinking tomorrow looks better. I don’t think I can swing both.

Thank you Astromom for checking! It’s always good to have a mom around.

I just noticed that clear dark sky has it turning cloudy tonight… but tomorrow looks totally clear. Do you think we should move it to tomorrow?

I hate to drive all the way there and get clouded out.

Another good pic! Thanks for sharing!

Nice. Much shorter setup and all around more manageable I would suspect. I always liked my 8″ SCT and they are great for planetary imaging (and all other angularly small objects).

That should work nicely.

Root River Park, Milky Way, August 28th 2024

It was a “Glorious Night for Astronomy”

10 biases, 20 darks, 17 x 121 second subs. Stretched for balance then heavily processed to reduce skyglow/light pollution, mostly near the horizon. One horizon line was removed and one burned to black on the edge.

I do. Waiting for dinner to be done right now. I should maybe pack up there car though… it would save some time later.

 

Anybody observing anywhere on Friday? It looks like it’s going to be “Glorious!”

Thanks Yosef.