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Re: [VPAS] Mars Occultation times (Norfolk)
Thanks Troy. Tonight the Moon goes through the Pleiades. I'm not sure If Kent's notice made it to VPAS so I thought to send it along.
By jimcoble2000 · #57420 ·
Re: The Pleiades
Thanks for the heads up
By jimcoble2000 · #57419 ·
Mars Occultation times (Norfolk)
START: *MON, 13 JAN 2025* AT *20:44 EST* (01:44 UTC <https://in-the-sky.org/time.php?ut=1736819051.8181>) END: *TUE, 14 JAN 2025* AT *00:52 EST* (05:52 UTC
By Troy Riedel · #57418 ·
The Pleiades
The Pleiades will be occulted by the Moon tonight (Thursday, January 9) from about 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Here is a simulated view from SkySafari.
By Kent Blackwell · #57417 ·
Re: NSN Access
Quite a satellite photo
By jimcoble2000 · #57416 ·
Re: NSN Access
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/nasas-jet-propulsion-lab-closed-due-to-raging-la-fires No fire damage yet, but the fire is very close. Ted Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 3:50 PM To:
By Ted Forte · #57415 ·
Kempsville Rec Center
I'll be leaving for Kempsville Rec Center shortly for "Astronomy 101". George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, VirginiaBack Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)?
By George Reynolds · #57414 ·
Re: NSN Access
I just checked the map, and sure enough, JPL is in Eaton Canyon, where the fire is raging. Pray for all the people in that area, and for JPL to not be harmed. Georege George Reynolds "Solar System
By George Reynolds · #57413 ·
NSN Access
I haven't been able to get into the Night Sky Network this afternoon.? I wonder if the folks at JPL in Pasadena and those at the Astronomy Society of the Pacific have had to evacuate because of the
By George Reynolds · #57412 ·
Re: Last Night's Efforts
Your right! At that point it doesn't matter what units are of temperature.
By jimcoble2000 · #57411 ·
Re: Last Night's Efforts
I remember being out in my first observatory in Canada at -40 (C or F doesn't matter) in the winter. Trying to guide my imaging scope by hand. My eyelashes kept freezing to the guiding eyepiece. I
By Ian Stewart · #57410 ·
Re: Last Night's Efforts
Very fine Ian. The cold cannot stop you! You must be from Canada!
By jimcoble2000 · #57409 ·
Last Night's Efforts
Well it was a bit chilly last night, but at least the wind died down enough to get some imaging in. Here's a look at NGC2174 - sometimes called the Monkey Head Nebula. Cheers Ian NGC2174 (
By Ian Stewart · #57408 ·
Garden Stars for tonight 1/7/2025 is CANCELLED
Garden Stars for tonight 1/7/2025 is CANCELLED by NBG due to the cold weather and wind. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, VirginiaBack Bay Amateur Astronomers
By George Reynolds · #57407 ·
Mars gets occulted by the moon
Big event. Mars gets occulted by the moon around 2115 on January 13. one week from today! Should be a great show.
By jimcoble2000 · #57406 ·
Small frozen gathering last night
Small gathering under 30 degree skies 1957-8 Antique refractor. Kent Blackwell photos.
By jimcoble2000 · #57405 ·
Observing Report: 04 January YRSP
Upon arrival, Ranger Zach told me Outreach had not been posted [advertised] on the YRSP Website. As such, neither of us expected anyone to show up (and I was the only amateur astronomer in
By Troy Riedel · #57404 ·
Oh I forgot put a minus in front of all the temps in the last emails
By jimcoble2000 · #57403 ·
Fw: [VPAS] YRSP Tonight: it's a 'Go"
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: jimcoble2000 via groups.io <jimcoble2000@...>To: [email protected] <[email protected]>Sent: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 02:32:39 PM ESTSubject: Re:
By jimcoble2000 · #57402 ·
Re: YRSP Tonight: it's a 'Go"
Thanks, Stu. Troy
By Troy Riedel · #57401 ·