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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
By Al Seaman <alseaman@...> · #303 ·
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
By Richard Harding <rharding@...> · #302 ·
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
By Wagner,Rick [CIS-ADS] <rick.wagner@...> · #301 ·
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
By rob.robotham@... · #300 ·
Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth (and Almonte)
Hey Al! I think I'm up for Almonte tomorrow. Richard
By Richard Harding <rharding@...> · #299 ·
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
By r.prevost@... · #297 ·
Re: Sidewalk Astronomy in Perth
I am interested and will watch for your 6:00 "go no-go" message. Richard
By Richard Harding <rharding@...> · #298 ·
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
By Mike Wirths <mwirths@...> · #296 ·
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
By Al Seaman <alseaman@...> · #295 ·
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,
By r.prevost@... · #294 ·
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
By r.prevost@... · #293 ·
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
By Rob Robotham <rob.robotham@...> · #292 ·
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
By Al Seaman <alseaman@...> · #291 ·
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
By Janice Tokar · #290 ·
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
By Mike Wirths <mwirths@...> · #289 ·
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
By rob.robotham@... · #287 ·
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
By Richard Harding <rharding@...> · #288 ·
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
By Wagner,Rick [CIS-ADS] <rick.wagner@...> · #286 ·
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
By Al Seaman <alseaman@...> · #285 ·
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 (
By jean_dorais@... · #284 ·