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The comparison of the views from the Earth and from the Moon at the same time of a total lunar eclipse. https://spaceweathergallery2.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=221042 v/r Chuck Jagow President – Dark Skies of the Wet Mountain Valley Member – Westcliffe Board of Trustees Member – Westcliffe Bluff Park Committee Member – Colorado Springs Astronomy Association Member - Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Verdemont Observatory - Rott'n Paws Observatory --- Gone... Weather Guessing: - Verdemont - SJO CSC - Red House -- v/r v/r Chuck Jagow Member – Dark Skies of The Wet Mountain Valley Member - Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Member – San Diego Astronomy Association Member – Colorado Springs Astronomy Association Future Verde Mont Observatory Gone... Rott'n Paws Observatory

Tonight's scheduled lunar eclipse watch at Bells Mill Park has been CANCELLED due to total cloud cover. There will be another total eclipse of the Moon next year, on March 3, 2026. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org

So, I am interested in getting a binoviewer to use with my scopes. I have been reading about some issues that one would have to contend with when using them such as: 1. Image resolving at high powers (brain can see this as two separate images) 2. Back focus addition due to the binoviewer itself Anyone have any experience or advice with this with dobsonians that would like to provide some advice. Thanks in advance. Patrick

Just to let everyone in BBAA Club know, since it’s so late at night and early morning I’m staying in my own backyard to observe the upcoming lunar eclipse. Kent Blackwell

The weather looks great for tomorrow night's Garden Stars at Norfolk Botanical Garden. If you haven't RSVP'd to be there, there is still time. It's a lot of fun. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org

Forwarded. SRSP registration is open. ECSP is at the end of the same week. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "dknabb01@..." <dknabb01@...> To: Don 01 account <dknabb01@...> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 08:05:28 PM EST Subject: Staunton River Star Party registration is open Greetings MERAL Presidents, ALCors, officers, editors, and others, Jim Browder of the Richmond Astronomical Society has asked me to share the information below about the Staunton River Star Party. This is the first regional event in the MERAL region for 2025 and it sounds like a wonderful gathering of amateur astronomers. Clear skies, Don Knabb MERAL Chair From Jim Brower: Registration is now open for the Staunton River Star Party! Staunton River State Park has dark skies, a beautiful setting, along with an extremely helpful and welcoming park staff. Electrical power is available in the observing field and food service (really good food service) is available onsite at the park. Astronomers are welcome to camp on the observing field with their telescope equipment. If you don't like camping, the park is only about 20 minutes from South Boston where you can find hotel lodging. Registration and more information available at this link: https://chaosastro.org/starparty-home/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E73aLuSbN/

Yes, we have a similar problem at Northwest River Park for our monthly Skywatch. Former cornfields and bean fields are now housing projects, and they bring their city lights with them to the country. NWRP used to be so dark you could not see the face of the person you were talking to at Skywatch. It is no longer anywhere near that dark. George George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org On Monday, February 24, 2025 at 12:29:00 PM EST, jimcoble2000 via groups.io <jimcoble2000@...> wrote: Like trying to hold back the tide. On Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:45:19 AM EST, Troy Riedel via groups.io <troy.riedel@...> wrote: 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 exponentially slow with zoning & permitting and we're lucky it has taken this long - years ... ... But I regret to inform everyone (especially SkyWatchers & ME - who lives off Old Stage) that construction began this morning. Trees have started to be felled & cleared near Upper County Park's entrance (not visible from the Road - but it's definitely going on inside the treeline). The site will be developed as the Lovett 64 Commerce Center (also known as THE Mega Light Pollution Center that will ruin the formerly semi-rural area of Upper James City County). This will be a mega trucking terminal hub that will link the I-81 Corridor, I-95 points north & south and I-85 south to the Port of Hampton Roads. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026. I've attached diagrams and links below re: this facility (and two photos taken of the 'farm' parcel from just outside the SHELL gas station). It appears there will still be a treeline buffer at UCP's perimeter after completion, but that does nothing for the light pollution that will be projected UPWARDS. This is only the beginning of proposed development. Adjacent parcels on both sides of I-64 and both sides of Barhamsville Rd/Route 30 (meaning parcels North, South, East & West!) of this interchange have proposed development (that I previously discussed a few years ago here). Lovett Toano web site: https://lovettindustrial.com/project/lovett-64-commerce-center/ Lovett Toano - propaganda PDF: https://lovettindustrial.com/wp-content/uploads/Lovett-64-Commerce-Center_Toano-VA.pdf

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 and friends. Kent Blackwell

Here is the zoom link for those who wish to attend tonight's meeting remotely Richard Roberts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BBAA Meeting Time: Mar 6, 2025 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the First Thu, until Apr 2, 2026, 14 occurrence(s) Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYrcuCsrzIqGtbq0KWBV25JEbU6csIcs3G6/ics?icsToken=DMNU9b2cD_kTWJIthAAALAAAAC2KzTom1OHawb5krvfFHpiayGsBemfCbhiwd0ngF5ZVbFrci-HEoEIzkSkCDXxXvtPVi-UtueFUN2Ud2zAwMDAwMQ Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82659419002?pwd=TJ96jGZPb3q2rk4rBhncVaCeAam0g5.1 Meeting ID: 826 5941 9002 Passcode: 471443 ---

Space Weather (one word) dot com has a very nice article and pictures of the moon phase and Venus. Easy to find on the internet.

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: jimcoble2000 via groups.io <jimcoble2000@...> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:32:49 AM EST Subject: Re: [VPAS] Good time to observe Venus Conjugation? I be good at that! You're right Troy. Oh well, you aim so high and fall so far. At least I didn't use collimation or culmination..................... On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 08:02:43 AM EST, Troy Riedel via groups.io <troy.riedel@...> wrote: Yes, indeed! But I think you mean Conjunction, not opposition.

Jeff sent an email requesting help with the Astronomy 101. I had a couple of questions about the event. Is there power available? I can bring my c9.25 if you still need volunteers. Jeff, if you are on here, please let me know if I can help. Does anyone have a way to contact Jeff other than jeffgold1@...?

The next ten days are prime Venus observing. The planet is approaching the sun so pretty soon it will be too close to safely observe the thinning crescent. Opposition is at the end of the month but for a practical limit around March 10th is a good guide to see the thin crescent. I observed it last night using an antique F/17 (read very long) telescope. What a wonderful view of the thin crescent. The horns of Venus were opposite in orientation to the crescent moon last night. I started to observe around sunset and continued with the moon when Venus set below the tree line. Venus is much larger in diameter than a couple of months ago when it was gibbous. Soon it will be between us and the sun in a direct line. This is a classic observation so it was fun to use a classic planetary refractor. Let me tell you it ain't easy to move a scope that length with the wooden case and tripod. It was never meant to travel. More at home in a gentleman's' garden or observatory. But the images are soooooooooooooooo.......................

I rcvd a question off-group re: YRSP being canceled. I should have been clearer. The Park canceled Sat 1 Mar not primarily because of ‘mud’, but due to preventing likely damage (ruts) from our vehicles driving on the field due to the very soft ground condition & the potential of soggy observing conditions. If anyone is interested in a make-up date … alternative opportunity … let me know. I know SRSP & ECSP are around the corner and the mid-April date was originally set to avoid those conflicts. Cheers,

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 that you see visually but I gave it a try. Cheers Ian M44 The Beehive Cluster

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 rain, the snow, the rapid warm-up & its proximity to the river have all proven to be too much to overcome. As such, the session is unfortunately canceled. The next session will be Saturday, 19 April (Last Quarter Moon). Troy

Night Sky Network webinar tonight on the James Webb Space Telescope. George Reynolds "Solar System Ambassador" for South Hampton Roads, Virginia Back Bay Amateur Astronomers (BBAA) http://www.backbayastro.org ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Night Sky Network <nightskynetwork@...> To: "pathfinder027@..." <pathfinder027@...> Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:10:41 PM EST Subject: TONIGHT: JWST NSN Webinar n/a: JWST: Revealing the Invisible Universe with Joseph DePasquale Join the NASA Night Sky Network on Tuesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM Pacific Time (9:00 PM Eastern) along with Joseph DePasquale where we’ll discuss the James Webb Space Telescope and the two-plus years of exciting results we’ve received here on Earth. Zoom Webinar Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NkQ6Zm3jTTq2910kZylmfQ#/registration NSN Members can register for this webinar using the following link. Once registered, you will receive an automatic reminder shortly before the webinar begins. Please register with your club's full name (preferred) rather than initials or abbreviations. For best results: update and restart your Zoom software before the session begins. The webinar registration link will give you access to the live video webinar, as well as a backup call-in number and code just in case your computer experiences connection issues. YouTube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBDRyl0ALk8 The talk will also be streamed live at the YouTube link below, and saved for future viewing. Please note: questions submitted via the Zoom Q&A feature will have priority over YouTube chat. Further Information Webb Space Telescope - Official Homepage: https://webbtelescope.org/home Upcoming Webinars: March 11 - Spritacular: Electrical Discharges Above Thunderstorms April 16 - Psyche: Exploration of a Metal World May 15 - Placing Worlds and Suns in Context All Previous and Upcoming Webinars are found on the NSN's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/NASANightSkyNetwork Follow us on Facebook, X (formally Twitter) and Instagram at the username @NightSkyNetwork for the latest NSN news and outreach photos. You can also use the hashtags #NightSkyNetwork and #AstronomyOutreach on your social media platforms for a chance to be featured! Night Sky Network (NSN) member clubs are dedicated to bringing the wonders of space and NASA science to folks across the USA.NSN program participation provides clubs with tools and resources to assist in their public outreach. The NASA Night Sky Network is managed by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. The ASP is a 501c3 non-profit organization advancing science literacy through astronomy. UNSUBSCRIBE INFORMATION: You are receiving this Email notification from the Night Sky Network as a member of your local astronomy club. To change your preferences for receiving the Night Sky Network Newsletter, log into the Night Sky Network website and select "My Profile". https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/nsnadmin/members/self/edit/ For assistance, please contact nightskyinfo@....

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 Wednesday AM test, I'll post a formal invite to the Groups to preliminarily confirm Saturday Night's obs. After that, the field will have to survive potential rain showers Thursday PM and we'll obviously need a favorable Saturday Night forecast. Again, I'll update everyone Wednesday morning whether it's a No-Go or we proceed pending field conditions & weather variables to make the usual Saturday 1500 Go/No-Go call. It would be great to get this in before DST begins. If it's a No-Go, the next scheduled obs night is 19 April. /r Troy