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Re: M44 from Last Night
Nice image Sent from Chuck's iPhone
By charles jagow · #57514 ·
M44 from Last Night
I was out observing a couple of nights ago and was really impressed with the Beehive Cluster so I thought I'd give imaging it a try last night. You can never really capture the depth of the cluster
By Ian Stewart · #57513 ·
YRSP: Saturday, 1 March CANCELED
I just received a text from Ranger Charlie stating the observing field is not - and will not be - in a satisfactory condition to have Outreach & Open Observing this Saturday. Between 4+ inches of
By Troy Riedel · #57512 ·
Fw: TONIGHT: JWST NSN Webinar
Night Sky Network webinar tonight on the James Webb Space Telescope. George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, VirginiaBack Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)?
By George Reynolds · #57511 ·
YRSP: Saturday Night, 1 March UPDATE - still 'pending'
Before we can worry about stargazing weather, we have to ensure the field isn't too soggy. Ranger Zach will contact me Wednesday morning to give me his preliminary assessment. If the field passes the
By Troy Riedel · #57510 ·
Re: Upper County Park JCC: the beginning of the end of a dark sky site has begun
Like trying to hold back the tide.
By jimcoble2000 · #57509 ·
Upper County Park JCC: the beginning of the end of a dark sky site has begun
I posted about this a few years ago after the sale went public re: the 328 acre farm parcel - adjacent to Upper County Park that was formerly known as Hazelwood Farm. Fortunately James City County is
By Troy Riedel · #57508 ·
Re: Cliff Hedgepeth
There are a few of us who remember him. Lot of losses this past few years. :(
By jimcoble2000 · #57507 ·
Re: Cliff Hedgepeth
This really saddens me. I have many fond memories of hanging out with Cliff and others down in the cedars at Coinjock. He was very generous with his time and sharing his views. [email protected]>
By RapidEye · #57506 ·
Re: Cliff Hedgepeth
Thanks Ted, Cliff was a good guy and I went to many Cloverwatch sessions, and managed to annoy everyone with temp readings! v/r Chuck Jagow President ¨C Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley Member
By charles jagow · #57505 ·
Re: Cliff Hedgepeth
I remember Cliff well ¨C he was a regular at Coinjock ECSP¡¯s. Always appreciated his wry smiles, wit and humor. I remember he had medical issues that prevented his attendance at the last years of
By Roy Diffrient · #57504 ·
Re: Cliff Hedgepeth
Thanks Ted. I had forgotten Clover Watch. Sigh, a long time ago. Also his planetary nebula program work. He was always a fun presence at Coinjock. A lot of water under the bridge.
By jimcoble2000 · #57503 ·
Re: Cliff Hedgepeth
Very sad to hear this. You may remember that Cliff was the driving force behind the ¡°Cloverwatch¡± observing events we did in association with the 4h club at the Southampton County Fairgrounds. He
By Ted Forte · #57502 ·
Re: Cliff Hedgepeth
I looked and did not see an obituary yet on the internet. I suspect you will hear soon.
By jimcoble2000 · #57501 ·
Cliff Hedgepeth
I bring sad new that long time attendee of East Coast Star Party Cliff Hedgepeth passed away. His smile and passion for astronomy will be remembered by us all. Our thoughts go out to Cliff's family
By Kent Blackwell · #57500 ·
Unfortunate news
Just received a call from Kent that an old member and fellow astronomer, Cliff Hedgepeth, passed away in the past day or so. He was an longtime fellow amateur astronomer who loved to involve the
By jimcoble2000 · #57499 ·
Re: Skywatch Cancelled - 2/22
Oh yeah................................Uncle Kent knows.........................Uncle Kent gots skilz. ________________________________ Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:42 PM To:
By jimcoble2000 · #57498 ·
Skywatch Cancelled - 2/22
Kent's good sense won out over my optimism - field conditions are terrible, the parking lot is more of an idea than a solid surface, and the clouds are rolling in.? We'll try again next month. Clear
By Jeremy · #57497 ·
Fw: Night Sky Notes March 2025 Edition
March resources from the Astronomical League. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, VirginiaBack Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA)? http://www.backbayastro.org ?
By George Reynolds · #57496 ·
YRSP Saturday Night, 1 March: Questionable
Before the snow, we had 4.31¡± of rain over the proceeding 8-days. Now with the snow pack and Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu forecast to be near or above 60¡ã, I think it¡¯ll be too muddy to use the field.
By Troy Riedel · #57495 ·