Gerry:
Yes, I have noticed that some locations are still using the classic view.

George

On Nov 15, 2024, at 3:16 PM, Gerry via groups.io <gvkopcsay@...> wrote:

Strange. I still only see the usual 3 forecast lines on CSC, clouds, transparency and seeing, with the wind and temperature predictions below. Am I missing something?

Like John, I also check Astrospheric since they claim to update more often.

Unfortunately, they both always seem to agree that the clear nights occur at or around full Moon. Also, when they disagree, it’s usually for the worse. :-(

Couple of weeks back they both predicted clear skies after about 6 pm. Unfortunately, the clouds did not clear until after 10 pm, when my target for the night, Caroline’s Rose, was already nearly out of the sliver of sky observable from my back yard. Fortunately, I was able to get some images a day or two later.

I agree George; NE observing conditions can be very frustrating!

Gerry

On Nov 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM, GEORGE BLAHUN via groups.io <ks1u@...> wrote:

For those of us using the CSC for viewing conditions, you may have noticed a change in the number of forecast lines. The second cloud cover line is based on the European model and varies somewhat from the classic forecast. It makes it look like there are better conditions than there are since there are potentially more dark blue lines, but alas, we still live in New England where observing conditions are often challenging.

George

On Fri, Nov 15, 2024 at 1:04 PM, Leslie Brown via groups.io

<lfbro@...> wrote:

Hi Everyone,

This is just a friendly reminder that our next monthly meeting is next Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 at 7p.m. This will be a live meeting on the Connecticut College campus in the Olin Science Center, room 113. For those of you who dimly recall the in-person meetings at Conn College from the pre-covid/Zoom era, we are meeting this month in the same room where we gathered back then.

>>> If you have never attended a TAAS meeting at Conn before, here are directions to Connecticut College, Olin Science Center, room 113.

Directions to campus - from all 95 directions below the campus map: .

At the gatehouse at the top of the main, Rt. 32, campus entrance hill, make a right. The Olin Science center is the first building on your right after the turn (about 100 feet away from the gatehouse). Park wherever there is an open space. Enter the Olin Science Center front entrance, pass through the second lobby door, and turn right. Olin 113 is the room directly in front of you; it is just past the elevator.

>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------

Our dynamic presidential duo has put together a preliminary agenda for the upcoming meeting, but they ask that if you have additional agenda items, you let them know soon. They will be sending out the agenda next week as we get closer to the Nov. meeting date.??

FYI: One of the agenda items for this meeting will be to tour the 20-inch telescope area and discuss what is to be done with the old 'scope and mount. Does the Club want the mirrors? Jay - does Stellaphane want the mirrors? Any interest in the OTA or mount? We are open to suggestions on how to take it apart and clear the space for the new 'scope that we hope will be coming in late January or February.

???????? Don't forget that after the meeting, it has been suggested that we head to Mr. G's (a restaurant close to campus) for a Turkey-day-season Club social. Everyone is welcome!

See you next Thursday!

Leslie

On Nov 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM, GEORGE BLAHUN via groups.io <ks1u@...> wrote:

For those of us using the CSC for viewing conditions, you may have noticed a change in the number of forecast lines. The second cloud cover line is based on the European model and varies somewhat from the classic forecast. It makes it look like there are better conditions than there are since there are potentially more dark blue lines, but alas, we still live in New England where observing conditions are often challenging.

George

On Fri, Nov 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM, GEORGE BLAHUN

<ks1u@...> wrote:

For those of us using the CSC for viewing conditions, you may have noticed a change in the number of forecast lines.? The second cloud cover line is based on the European model and varies somewhat from the classic forecast.? It makes it look like there are better conditions than there are since there are potentially more dark blue lines, but alas, we still live in New England where observing conditions are often challenging.

George