Thanks Jim!? This is helpful.

Good Day All,

After a very long hiatus from astronomy, I've been slowly starting to get out under the stars over the past year or so.? Most of my observing thus far has been from my Orleans backyard or the RASC's site, FLO.? I was wondering if it is still okay to use Moosecreek to observe?? I've known of it for a long time, but I've never actually been there.? I very much enjoy observing at FLO but it is around an hour drive from my place, so not always worth the trip.? It looks like Moose creek is closer to 35 mins from my place and I could see myself using it on those marginal/moon nights.? I note that Pierre's latest post on the site was last year and included instructions to call/text the land owner before use.? Is this still the best practice?

Thanks in advance for any information/help.

Clear Skies,

Matt Weeks

OAOG Gabfest

When:
Thursday, June 15, 2023
7:30pm to 10:00pm
(UTC-04:00) America/New York

Where:
Tim Horton's - 1720 Innes Road, Ottawa

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Description:
As there seems to be sufficient interest to meet in person again, I have setup the calendar invite to meet at the Tim Horton's on Innes at Cyrville where we used to meet during the pre-COVID days.

Hi everyone!

I wanted to thank everyone who attended the Friday May 26 sidewalk astronomy session at Chapters! ?It was a VERY successful event with 9 scopes. ?We estimated about 400 visitors came by — it was such a very busy and fun evening!!!

The evening was affected by varying amounts of cloud cover, but enough clearings occurred to allow sharp views of the Moon and Venus. ?The sky improved as the evening went on. ?For most of the time, there was a constant flow of visitors, from young kids to elderly, and many asked great questions. ?It was really nice to be out, and great to see that there is still a lot of interest in astronomy.

By the time we finished and packed up, it was well past 11pm. ?Denis Legault still had a few late visitors to take a peek in his 14 inch Dob!

Thanks to: ?Ivo Leupi, Denis Legault, Gordon Dewis, Michel Godbout, Bojan Broz, Jim Sofia and Michael Wolfson. ?Apologies if I missed anyone else!

Here's some photos I took of the action (links on this group's Photos section and Facebook):

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Hoping we can do this again soon! : )

Clear skies, and hope to see you tonight!

- Pierre

Hoping that everyone attending is able to stay safe and have fun, in that order of priority.

Please stay well.

Reminder: OAOG Gabfest

When:
Thursday, June 15, 2023
7:30pm to 10:00pm
(UTC-04:00) America/New York

Where:
Tim Horton's - 1720 Innes Road, Ottawa

View Event

Description:
As there seems to be sufficient interest to meet in person again, I have setup the calendar invite to meet at the Tim Horton's on Innes at Cyrville where we used to meet during the pre-COVID days.

What would you recommend I bring as a first-time observer?

We received the following request. ?If anyone is interested and available, please let me know and I’ll put you in touch with Adrienne, who runs the program. ?Please read below…

Thanks!
Pierre

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I was wondering if anyone in your group would be interested in an opportunity to present about astronomy/your equipment/experiences?

I run a virtual Seniors program where I host groups of seniors over the phone. They join from all across Ontario and we have a variety of programs and guest presenters. I think they would really enjoy learning more about astronomy!

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Hi all!

It's a GO for tonight! ?See you outside Chapters! ?Setup time around 6:30-7pm.

Clear skies!
Pierre

Pierre, that’s a good idea..I will attend with scopes to be determined…
Thanks for your organization and involvement?
Michel

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I hope you all have a great night.? I would attend also but I already have plans for this evening.

Clear skies!

Jim T.

Sure I'll be there with a scope or two

Hi,

I will be there around 7pm also. ?I will bring the dob to show the Moon, Venus and the tiny Mars.

Denis

Hello all!

Tomorrow evening the weather is looking favorable for a long awaited public sidewalk session at Ogilvie road Chapters! ?The moon and Venus will be in good visibility!

Setup time around 7pm or sooner if you’d like to do some solar. ?I will bring my scope, the signs a table for free handouts. ?If you have a scope, bring it along! ?All are welcome!

Look for final go or no go Friday at 1pm.

Clear skies!
Pierre

Everyone,

The 2023 Video Star party is back this year after a 3 years absence due to Covid.

Dates are July 10-15 2023 More info available at:


This year we are having world class presentations from? U.S. and Canada including Roxanne Kamin who has given talks at NASA and other prestigious astronomy events in the USA.
We will have Thom Pfield as well giving a very interesting talk on how to use software to achieve spectacular results. Thom is coming from Austin Texas.
Also, our own Jim Thompson , Simon Hanmer just to name a few.
There will be several American astronomers coming from all over? the United States.

Anyone interested in attending the event, contact me off list. This is a free event and non formal.

mallincam @ gmail . com

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Hi Chris! Sorry, I should have mentioned, it is cropped — I usually get some strange banding around the borders which I have been told is normal, but unattractive ?