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Thursday Night
I regret not being able to attend ECSP until Friday, but I made the best of it by rolling out my 15" f/5 Dobsonian. Both transparency and seeing were excellent. Despite my light polluted skies it was
By Kent Blackwell · #57235 ·
Some thoughts on the comet as it goes off in the blue
Well it has been nice run for the comet for the past weeks. It has dropped to magnitude 5.7 making it just barely naked eye or perhaps only by telescope. Easy find right now in Ophiuchus but on the
By jimcoble2000 · #57234 ·
Northwest River Park Observing
As Robert H and I headed to NWRP at 6:00 pm I saw a thick layer of clouds low in the west. Surely enough, upon arrival those clouds blanketed the skies. Fortunately, it cleared for about 2 hours, but
By Kent Blackwell · #57233 ·
26 Oct YRSP Observing Report
We had *eight* amateur astronomers attend. Because we were so spread out, I'm not 100% sure how many members of the public attended. I know there were 6 vehicles and I believe approximately 15 people.
By Troy Riedel · #57232 ·
YRSP Tonight: Go
The transparency & seeing may degrade some but tonight is a "Go".
By Troy Riedel · #57231 ·
Re: ECSP Registration
Yes you show up on our registration list. I see your information. Thanks for registering.
By Shawn Loescher · #57230 ·
Re: ECSP Registration
I signed up last week but got only a transaction number. Will my name be on a list or something? Michael Hall <shawn.loescher@...> wrote:
By Michael Hall · #57229 ·
ECSP Registration
Here is your reminder that registration for the East Coast Star Party will close on Oct 27th. On site registration exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis during the event. We have to
By Shawn Loescher · #57228 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
That is odd. I just emailed the permit to you instead.
By Shawn Loescher · #57227 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
Still a no go.? Even logged off and then back in.? Same problem.? I guess the universe wants to keep its secrets from me today.
By kiowa706@... · #57226 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
Make sure your logged in to the NSN before clicking the link I sent you
By Shawn Loescher · #57225 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
Seems like it.? Your link put me right where it has been taking me, the event calendar.
By kiowa706@... · #57224 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
I think the NSN is still working out the kinks from the website upgrade. Try this direct direct link: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/club/bbaa/events/30171/.
By Shawn Loescher · #57223 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
I think the link for the Cornland event is broken for me then.? Both on PC and my phone.? Clicking it just takes me to another window of the events calendar.? The other events link to their
By kiowa706@... · #57222 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
The permit can be found on the NSN under each Cornland event. Look for it under the description of the event.
By Shawn Loescher · #57221 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
Where could I find the permit?? I don't see it on the NSN site or the BBA website.
By kiowa706@... · #57220 ·
Re: Cornland & NWRP
Make sure you have a copy of the permit for Cornland printed out or on your phone and bring whatever you need to be comfortable while observing (chair, appropriate clothing, bug spray, etc) and that
By Shawn Loescher · #57219 ·
Re: Spooky Objects
I agree Roy. I am amazed at what you read in astronomy books. You might think the authors have never done any observing in real life. That applies to the aperture in the city argument.
By jimcoble2000 · #57218 ·
Re: Spooky Objects
Nice list Kent. Quite a variety, a tour of the universe. Should also be enlightening if anyone thinks large aperture is not useful in a light polluted area. And coincidentally the APOD for October 24
By Roy Diffrient · #57217 ·
Spooky Objects
Besides Comet A3 (I so prefer that name), I also observed a few interesting planetary nebulae and a few spooky objects. List: 24/1/24 25¡± A Few Spooky Objects C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) (Comet in
By Kent Blackwell · #57216 ·