Rochester Astronomy Club | Macastronomer | Activity https://rochesterskies.org/member/macastronomer/activity/ Activity feed for Macastronomer. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:21:35 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 5cd4d10ab88acff35cea8d7ea77dd600 Macastronomer started the topic OCTOBER Star Party Misfire in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/october-star-party-misfire/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:40:13 -0500 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]

]]> 0a0fbf521700506903d9df501f6354c6 Macastronomer started the topic News from Dean Johnson Memorial field in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/news-from-dean-johnson-memorial-field/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:18:58 -0500 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]

]]> 07193f94523973b8a8c40594a103c21f Macastronomer started the topic Orionids in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/orionids/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:07:32 -0500 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.

]]> 003abbf8ef6dee7a0823a6345046acc2 Macastronomer replied to the topic Comet Lemmon 2025 in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/comet-lemmon-2025/#post-15529 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:05:40 -0500 Nice! Thanks for sharing. Tell Jeff to share too. 🙂

]]> 1e5df13ec58b166e47aef0fa6fbda394 Macastronomer started the topic Jonathan Tomshine TMB in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/jonathan-tomshine-tmb/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:30:19 -0500 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

]]> 2dee8a4ff9bf7b0eaa6c8361501049d4 Macastronomer started the topic Predictive Cloud Cover for Lanesboro This Weekend in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/predictive-cloud-cover-for-lanesboro-this-weekend/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:17:43 -0500 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.

]]> 7d36882483abe768892c1bbaabc03992 Macastronomer started the topic StarBQ in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/starbq/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:17:38 -0500 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.

]]> 9399951c40bd78c7c351dfe3784b82d1 Macastronomer replied to the topic July 26th 2025 was aGlorious Night for Astronomy in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/july-26th-2025-was-aglorious-night-for-astronomy/#post-15496 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:14:30 -0500 Sounds like the Rochester Astronomy Club had a considerable portion of the sky observed that night. But, the stars still have us outnumbered. 🙂

]]> 7e1957af5fd332365e740303b4bd39bf Macastronomer replied to the topic July 26th 2025 was aGlorious Night for Astronomy in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/july-26th-2025-was-aglorious-night-for-astronomy/#post-15478 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:05:57 -0500 Awesome. Can’t wait to hear about it. It was a beautiful night until fog rolled in at 2:30, which I welcomed or I would have been there even later. The fog basically told me it’s time to go home.

]]> 387a6b864a9f2236fd664dcaa5d6ba2a Macastronomer started the topic July 26th 2025 was aGlorious Night for Astronomy in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/july-26th-2025-was-aglorious-night-for-astronomy/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:32:11 -0500 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]

]]> 76a47413afbc7d4d7bbe385e3372dd60 Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff looks to be Glorious Tonight in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/eagle-bluff-looks-to-be-glorious-tonight/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:09:41 -0500 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

]]> b9b2209a905b67c4c3fdbf8c95a178f1 Macastronomer replied to the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/titan-shadow-transits-on-saturn/#post-15467 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 00:10:15 -0500 Nice pic. Thank you for sharing. I should have gotten out and tried to get one but I’m just worn down from life. It’s a lot of work to get out there and get it done.

]]> f25584d6f60bd83feaf4b0b8c4a41dde Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff July 2025 in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/eagle-bluff-july-2025/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:57:50 -0500 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

]]> c431eb654af06572d6a807ccef05a42c Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff Tonight? in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/eagle-bluff-tonight/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:56:26 -0500 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!

 

]]> f3e7d55c8f948c910d3b88baaf02c27b Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff, Friday, June 26, 2025 in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/eagle-bluff-friday-june-26-2025/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:13:32 -0500 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

]]> 006943d3aca1492e9efbfe721cd182bb Macastronomer started the topic Sun Viewing in the forum RAC Events https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/sun-viewing/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:11:25 -0500 Tomorrow is not looking promising for observing the Sun.  🙁

Any alternate dates for this?

]]> 019e158a956e60c31cfd52a0a5f26a81 Macastronomer replied to the topic Clouds, clouds, clouds... in the forum RAC Events https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/clouds-clouds-clouds/#post-15388 Fri, 23 May 2025 03:45:24 -0500 It’s not looking good for tomorrow or Saturday. I’ll wait until tomorrow to call it for Eagle Bluff. Keep an eye out if you’re tracking this event.

]]> ffffdd5c8fbc7291f37da8bdd5a2119f Macastronomer started the topic Clouds, clouds, clouds... in the forum RAC Events https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/clouds-clouds-clouds/ Tue, 20 May 2025 20:03:32 -0500 It’s clear that it’s probably not clear. I hope it changes before the weekend.

Duane

]]> f6a650617e76baa01f7597de87b1fdc7 Macastronomer replied to the topic Contemplating heading to Eagle Bluff tonight/tomorrow? in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/contemplating-heading-to-eagle-bluff-tonight-tomorrow/#post-15385 Mon, 19 May 2025 03:14:10 -0500 I’ve picked up the rings for Dean’s scope—and I managed to get the hair out! A bit of crafty work with a rolled-up paper tube and a shop vac did the trick.

If the skies cooperate for a Glorious Night for Astronomy, I’ll be bringing the scope to the Members’ Dark Sky Night at Eagle Bluff on May 23rd. If we’re clouded out, I’ll bring it to the publ…[Read more]

]]> 15a455899d5c9989a89427b1f256d6c1 Macastronomer started the topic Root River Tonight? April 29th 2025 in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/root-river-tonight-april-29th-2025/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:07:15 -0500 It looks like a glorious night for astronomy if anybody wants to join me!

]]> cae9df156fec035d745f8d1892791320 Macastronomer started the topic Contemplating heading to Eagle Bluff tonight/tomorrow? in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/contemplating-heading-to-eagle-bluff-tonight-tomorrow/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:30:43 -0500 Anybody up for Eagle Bluff?

Tonight it looks like it will clear up before it gets dark and the lot is available. Tomorrow it look like it will cloud up at midnight, but they have an astronomy hike planned and I’d like to have scopes there for the hikers to look through when they get done.

I’m trying to see if there is any interest and I’ll post…[Read more]

]]> a9af99540627aa8e003b4509ea3a3cd0 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2025 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2025-observing/page/2/#post-15365 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:39:35 -0500 Nicely done. I’ve read up on Siril, not familiar with StarNet++.

Keep’em coming!  I’d love to see more.

]]> 787085db9ec473a5ace040bc530181ce Macastronomer started the topic Messier Marathon March! Eagle Bluff March 28th or 29th in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/messier-marathon-march-eagle-bluff-march-28th-or-29th/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:08:10 -0500 Eagle Bluff is available for March 28th and 29th. Hopefully we’ll get a clear sky and this beautiful weather will be blessing us with a GNFA!

]]> a40d93eb3e91cb0750eb60b64f0e97c6 Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff is a go! in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/eagle-bluff-is-a-go/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:51:15 -0600 Eagle Bluff is available tonight and the sky looks pretty good.

I can’t be there (family stuff). I am looking forward to being there the end of March for a Messier Marathon though.

If anybody wants to go to Eagle Bluff tonight, please post for others. I’m hoping somebody gets out there. A clear sky is a terrible thing to waste.

e-mail or tex…[Read more]

]]> 9aabd0f1123a085311cc006b2c3f302c Macastronomer started the topic February 28th (or March 1st) 2025 Eagle Bluff is confirmed! in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/february-28th-or-march-1st-2025-eagle-bluff-is-confirmed/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:39:13 -0600 Eagle Bluff for this weekend is a go.

As I said, Saturday is looking better than Friday at this point. I’ll keep my eye on it.

Duane

]]> f97b4ce95ab62af0173605831cee378d Macastronomer replied to the topic Messier Marathon in the forum RAC Events https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/messier-marathon/#post-15336 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:35:37 -0600 I agree. Spring Grove Pop anyone?

It will be a GNfA (Glorious Night for Astronomy)!

This one’s for you Dean! Miss you buddy!

Duane

]]> f8ddf36a8561f0ea2b25651d87f0d7a4 Macastronomer started the topic Forum Issues in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/forum-issues/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:32:44 -0600 The Forum pages were falling apart on me. I had a heck of a time trying to get the StarParty page to load properly to post a Eagle Bluff star party update.

]]> 9ef7ced3112ebb50f4bdcabae165bd68 Macastronomer started the topic February 28th-29th, 2025 Eagle Bluff in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/february-28th-29th-2025-eagle-bluff/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:31:04 -0600 I’m awaiting confirmation that Eagle Bluff is available to the RAC for tomorrow and Saturday.

Tomorrow is not looking good as clouds go, but Saturday is potentially a GNfA (Glorious Night for Astronomy)!

I will post throughout the day as I find out more.

Happy Observing!

Duane

]]> c7f0becb990bcd625a04726428f92940 Macastronomer replied to the topic January 31st Eagle Bluff parking lot is available in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/january-31st-eagle-bluff-parking-lot-is-available/#post-15333 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:29:36 -0600 I’m awaiting confirmation that Eagle Bluff is available to the RAC for tomorrow and Saturday.

Tomorrow is not looking good as clouds go, but Saturday is potentially a GNfA (Glorious Night for Astronomy)!

I will post throughout the day as I find out more.

Happy Observing!

Duane

]]> 88d2fb34f851ebf2cccbca1bb07adb57 Macastronomer replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/observing-tonight/page/177/#post-15332 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:31:35 -0600 Friday is looking decent before until 1AM. I’m going to be at a retreat (bringing my scope to show a bunch of kids Jupiter) so I won’t be around. But, I wanted to give a heads up that I think the first half of Friday night will be a glorious (half) night for astronomy!cleardarksky

It will also be about 8° out there. If you go out, keep warm!

Duane

]]> 4c8de5e758355dbf09d2f17af0b462ab Macastronomer started the topic January 31st Eagle Bluff parking lot is available in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/january-31st-eagle-bluff-parking-lot-is-available/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:19:53 -0600 The parking lot is available both Friday and Saturday (January 31st, 2025) at Eagle Bluff.

I may or may not attend. Sky-wise, tonight looks okay, Thursday looks even better except for some wisps around midnight—then the transparency gets bad Friday evening and eventually clouds start to roll in around 2-3AM. Saturday looks like a wash t…[Read more]

]]> 3acb24418dff62a479194d52b431a27d Macastronomer started the topic January 31st Eagle Bluff in the forum Star Parties https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/january-31st-eagle-bluff/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:22:48 -0600 I reached out to Eagle Bluff, but I just found out our contact is out of the office. I’m awaiting a response after leaving a message.

It is the New Moon this Friday. I’m not sure I can make it. Cloud-wise is also iffy. Currently it says clear all day Friday with clouds rolling in by 3AM on Saturday and transparency not good after 3PM on Friday. I…[Read more]

]]> c5bc0ee1ada90e7fbf85523c757cc673 Macastronomer started the topic Messier Marathon in the forum RAC Events https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/messier-marathon/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:18:38 -0600 Who all is up for a Messier Marathon on March 28th or 29th? If the sky is clear, and Eagle Bluff is available… I would like to get it on the calendar.

If Eagle Bluff isn’t available, is there another location that would work? We’d need some pretty good horizons.

Duane

]]> 798422c44e0a1ae944bf6b4fa8924791 Macastronomer started the topic Miscellaneous Astronomy Related Topics in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/miscellaneous-astronomy-related-topics/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:45:46 -0600 How cool is this?

https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=84378

 

]]> 5fa7131d58a3d42edd64ba9be1f173fd Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/5/#post-15160 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:53:53 -0500 Nice one, Bob.

I hope that sungrazer survives its trip around the Sun. If it does we’ll have another comet to focus on before the end of the year.

]]> 60aa8efad405f276c21aab63e00116f3 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/5/#post-15111 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:40:37 -0500 The comet was barely visible last night. I was wondering if it had faded that much or was it this thing’s fault?

This was a few shots, a couple exposed for the Moon and a couple exposed for the silhouetted land.

 

]]> bf60d9328b921f646416f4136e74c0b8 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/4/#post-15084 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:58:54 -0500 Nice. Keep ’em comin’.   :).    The last shots I took last night was 8 shots with my iPhone. I stacked those tonight, aligned and stacked them, corrected the horizon, and stretched the image with curves to get this.

]]> 93c72f8d49825116fadd7262efe0ec44 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/4/#post-15075 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:22:18 -0500 So glad to see several of you out there tonight.

I processed my first comet images from tonight (Oct 15th 2024) and got a surprise. M5 is up and to the right of the comet!  In this image you can also make out the other tail (pointing forward). I’m so glad I got out!

]]> ba16b839cdc53c69afa266acf362ed20 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/4/#post-15065 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:25:55 -0500 Thank you Bob, for spotting it first. Once you directed my eyes to the right spot I could see it. Before that it was invisible.

]]> bbc6bab3b4ba4dd892c945de8524f24b Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/4/#post-15061 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:33:18 -0500 Nicely done, Josef. We were at Root River Park. It’s a dim naked eye comet, but longer exposures can pull it out nicely. Here’s a vertical image with it a bit higher up in the sky.

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
2024-Oct-12 194mm 2sec f22 ISO3200

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS 2024-Oct-12 194mm 2sec f22 ISO3200

]]> 9bef53ef46cb867dfc635e190ad57a01 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/3/#post-15055 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:00:59 -0500 C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

2024-Oct-12

103mm 2sec f22 ISO3200

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS 2024-Oct-12

]]> dfb6bd8341a950c0d8f924843d11fd19 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/3/#post-15054 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:18:09 -0500 If you’re already heading there then I will try to get out there as well.

 

darn cloud situation has changed quite a bit in the last 2 hours.

]]> f74110f4555c2dfa602190a897399117 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/3/#post-15053 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:16:21 -0500 Clouds are getting iffy again. I might observe from Autumn Ridge Church. Anybody have plans yet?

]]> 4a47ed6ba54ffe13f077b16de33f56a5 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/3/#post-15051 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:16:33 -0500 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.

]]> 082cf0b0e4e4fc9dc4db558e79c04196 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/2/#post-15013 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 21:03:53 -0500 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.

]]> ac0342d58c7e50042d00d22341bbf335 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/2/#post-15011 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:53:34 -0500 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.

]]> 26e951ec903dfd0fefcb268cd457b604 Macastronomer replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/observing-tonight/page/176/#post-15006 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:02:27 -0500 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!

 

]]> ad4cf9bb20085ad5eaafbde5548920f6 Macastronomer replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/observing-tonight/page/176/#post-15005 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:35:02 -0500 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]

]]> 49555100c1c6ceb65a2b3f7ed330aae0 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/2/#post-15003 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:27:58 -0500 Nice work, Yoseph. Keep them coming. I can’t wait to see what happens this month.

]]> e17e34f44228daed476a40a25dc27001 Macastronomer replied to the topic 2024 Observing in the forum General Discussion https://rochesterskies.org/forum/topic/2024-observing/page/2/#post-14997 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:49:51 -0500 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

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