Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Almonte
Richard Harding wrote:
Will do shortly just as soon as I can verify that Jupiter and Saturn will
not be obstructed when viewed from Library parking lot.
Was going to do that last night, but of course
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Al Seaman <alseaman@...>
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Sidewalk Astronomy in Almonte
Good morning Al!
Could you please post a location for tonights sidewalk observing in Almonte? I will be arriving between 7:00 and 7:30. Thanks!!
Richard
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Richard Harding <rharding@...>
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Re: Perth tonight
I checked both the Bytown and Mayfair and neither has it on within the next
month or so. But they are both places I would expect to show it at some
point.
Rick
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Wagner,Rick [CIS-ADS] <rick.wagner@...>
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Clear at this second...
I don't know how long it will last, but right now (19:40) it is clear
here (I can see clouds in the west, but not to the east - oops, just
took a look there are a couple to the east (and I can't see
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rob.robotham@...
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth (and Almonte)
Hey Al!
I think I'm up for Almonte tomorrow.
Richard
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Richard Harding <rharding@...>
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Perth Sidewalk: "NO GO" tonight(Monday)!
Yeah, looks bad now in Ottawa as well, and the weather maps don't show
clearing until later in the night. Oh well! Hopefully an Almonte
session tomorrow PM might have more luck.
good, anyone do
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r.prevost@...
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth
I am interested and will watch for your 6:00 "go no-go" message.
Richard
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Richard Harding <rharding@...>
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Perth tonight
Hi,
Well unfortunately its completely clouded over here and by the looks of the sat pics its not going to get better anytime soon, they say clearing after midnight, but that does'nt help us! So I'd
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Mike Wirths <mwirths@...>
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth (and Almonte)
r.prevost@... wrote:
The library is best from the point of view of capturing evening visitors,
but the western horizon is a bit obstructed. I will have to do a bit
further scouting to see if it
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Al Seaman <alseaman@...>
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth (and Almonte)
What do you mean "almost"?! You other OAFs should'a seen this guy
approach me with his 31mm termi-Nagler eyepiece and that casual,
cheerful, evil glint in his eye. "Give it a try... just one look,
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r.prevost@...
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth (and Almonte)
Hi Al!
I'm free this week, so I could also join you tomorrow (Tues.) with my
SCT-8", for some sidewalk astronomy in Almonte, if the weather holds
out ok. I think you said you'd set yourself up at
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r.prevost@...
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth (and Almonte)
Good luck all,
For me the start of the week isn't great (Tuesday is right out), but
I will try and make it out Saturday to help with the Cadets at Mike's
(and I will bring the forbidden fruit
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Rob Robotham <rob.robotham@...>
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth (and Almonte)
Mike Wirths wrote:
I was also thinking that tomorrow (Tuesday) might be a good night for
Almonte as discussed earlier.
If I can, and if the weather holds, will try to join you in Perth tonight.
And
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Al Seaman <alseaman@...>
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Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth
If Mike calls a "GO" for tonight, I will be accompanying Roland for
a sidewalk session under the Lanark County skies in Perth.
Hope to see some of you there!
Janice
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Janice Tokar
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Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth
Hi everyone!
Just got off the phone with Roland and we though perhaps tonight might be one of the better looking nights for some sidewalk observing here in Perth. There are some ominous clouds to
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Mike Wirths <mwirths@...>
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Awesome moon last night
Last night (Sunday) I happened to take the dog out at 9:00 and I just
lucked into a really nice view of the moon. It was quite low in the
sky (something like 5 degrees) and almost full so it looked
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rob.robotham@...
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Re: Awesome moon last night
Another example of what you can see by just "looking up!!" There's always something going on. Since I have been involved with this hobby, I have begun to appreciate the cloud formations more, and
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Richard Harding <rharding@...>
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Re: stuff
I will try and remember to check at home, but I think either the Bytown or
the Mayfair will be/are/have been showing "The Dish".
Rick
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Wagner,Rick [CIS-ADS] <rick.wagner@...>
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Re: stuff
Mike Wirths wrote:
An interesting review. I note the following extract from it:
"With "The Dish" and "The Castle," Sitch and his producing partner Michael
Hirsh have made enormously entertaining
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Al Seaman <alseaman@...>
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Cadets on Saturday night.....
Mike,
I have a confirmed 12 cadets and 4 adults who will attend on Saturday
night.
The final call is , of course, yours to make...but should the weather
be iffy, could you let me know via cell (
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jean_dorais@...
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