List of Observers
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As was mentioned by Steve Conard (creator of this list) and myself, a voluntary, running (up-to-date) list of observers would be helpful in coordinating observers so we can try to obtain multi-chord observations of occultations - which is (primarily) why this list was created.
Steve said he was willing to compile a list and a "map" indicating approximate observer locations. Thanks Steve! I'd like to suggest a format for letting others know of the interest and capabilities of folks on this list. Below is some basic info that would be helpful. Observer: Nearest Town: What's (approx) the faintest magnitude you can normally video record?: What best describes your occultation ability [Experienced / Novice / Occasional / Student / Beginner / Other] : Observe from Home/Observatory? (list scope aperture): Willing/Able to "Go Mobile"?: Aperture of Mobile Scope(s): Camera(s) used for occultations: Are your timings obtained from GPS? (if not, describe): Can You Measure/Reduce Your Own Events?: Member of IOTA?: Other Info: You can list as much or as little info as you want or feel comfortable with, but the more the info is complete, the easier it will be for others to decide if it's worth posting an event that may pass near you. For names, only a first name is OK. First name and last initial is better, a full name is best. For your location, you may simply list the nearest town. A Latitude & Longitude is optional. [If you are posting an event knowing another observer also falls near the path, consider checking the weather forecast for them before posting]. I'll begin the list by supplying my info............. ==================================== Observer: George Viscome Nearest Town: Lake Placid, NY What's (approx) the faintest magnitude you can normally video record?: 14.4 (but can push this to about mag 19.0) What best describes your ability [Experienced / Novice / Occasional / Student / Beginner / Other] : Experienced Observe from Home/Observatory? (list scope aperture): Home - Rand Observatory II (MPC W71) - 14.5" f/6 Newtonian, (20" f/5.5) Willing/Able to "Go Mobile"?: Yes - But mainly in non-snowy months (some exceptions for bright/major events) Aperture of Mobile Scope(s): 12" driven, 8", 6" driven, 4.7" driven, 135mm Camera(s) used for occultations: QHY174M-GPS, (2) RunCam NE2AE, ASTRID on order Are your timings obtained via GPS? (if not, describe): Yes Can You Measure/Reduce Your Own Events?: Yes - via PyMovie/PyOTE Member of IOTA?: Yes Other Info: |
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Observer:? Steve Conard
Nearest Town:? Wellsboro, PA
What's (approx) the faintest magnitude you can normally video record?:? 14.0
What best describes your occultation ability [Experienced / Novice / Occasional / Student / Beginner / Other] :? Experienced
Observe from Home/Observatory? (list scope aperture):? Home: Bobcat Observatory, 14" f/11? SCT (reduced to f/4 for occultations)--automating for unattended data collection,? limited in west to northeast directions by high trees
Willing/Able to "Go Mobile"?:? Once Astrid arrives and is assembled/tested
Aperture of Mobile Scope(s):? 9.25" go-to SCT, (2) 5" go-to SCTs
Camera(s) used for occultations:? (2) QHY174M-GPS, Watec 910, Runcam Night Eagle, Astrid (in transit now)
Are your timings obtained from GPS? (if not, describe):? Yes (2 VTIs and 2 Kiwis)
Can You Measure/Reduce Your Own Events?:? Yes (Tangra-->PyOTE or PyMovie-->PyOTE)
Member of IOTA?:? Yes
Other Info:? Partially retired, working on Monday/Tuesday limits availability around those days.? Willing to loan equipment to beginners in the area.
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On Nov 1, 2023, at 21:34, "George Viscome via " <yahoo.com@groups.io target=_blank>[email protected]> wrote: As was mentioned by Steve Conard (creator of this list) and myself, a voluntary, running (up-to-date) list of observers would be helpful in coordinating observers so we can try to obtain multi-chord observations of occultations - which is (primarily) why this list was created. |
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Observer: ?Rick Bria Nearest Town: ?Greenwich, CT What's (approx) the faintest magnitude you can normally video record?: ?~13 What best describes your occultation ability [Experienced / Novice / Occasional / Student / Beginner / Other] :? Experienced¡ Started 2015? ish Observe from Home/Observatory? (list scope aperture): ?Aloysia Hardey Observatory, 14" PlaneWave f/5 (reduced to ~f/5 for occultations) Willing/Able to "Go Mobile"?: ?Yes¡ After Astrid acquired? Aperture of Mobile Scope(s):? 9.25" go-to SCT, 8¡±?LX200?SCT (7) Two other observatories - 16¡± RC Camera(s) used for occultations: ? Watec 910 RC Are your timings obtained from GPS? (if not, describe):? Yes VTI Can You Measure/Reduce Your Own Events?:? Yes (PyOTE & PyMovie) Member of IOTA?:? Yes Other Info: ?Mostly retired, working?Friday nights?at the school¡¯s observatory. |
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For some reason my previous?bio was not visible...? Observer:? Rick Bria What's (approx) the faintest magnitude you can normally video record?:??~13 What
best describes your occultation ability:? Experienced Willing/Able
to "Go Mobile"?:? Yes, if I get a Astrid |
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