ya like Attilla and Pierre.? i was at home in ottawa with mostly thick clouds with some sucker holes (i.e. less cloudy).? enough sucker holes to capture a few photos.
raymond
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Saw the eclipse, barely, through a thinning in the cloud. Lasted about
1 minute. From bells corners.
attilla danko, , danko@...,
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On Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 12:56?PM Mike Moghadam <moghadam@...> wrote:
Same here in South Kanata, Pierre.
I¡¯m hoping a a break in the clouds
Mike
On Oct 14, 2023, at 12:22?PM, Pierre Martin <pmartin@...> wrote:
?Hi all!
Is anyone having any luck with the solar eclipse? Here in my backyard in Orleans, had lots of clear breaks around 11am and now it¡¯s thick clouds in the direction of the sun. But hoping for holes :)
Hoping those at Chapters are having a good time!
Cheers!
Pierre
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Same here in South Kanata, Pierre.
I¡¯m hoping a a break in the clouds
Mike
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On Oct 14, 2023, at 12:22?PM, Pierre Martin <pmartin@...> wrote:
?Hi all!
Is anyone having any luck with the solar eclipse? ?Here in my backyard in Orleans, had lots of clear breaks around 11am and now it¡¯s thick clouds in the direction of the sun. ?But hoping for holes :)
Hoping those at Chapters are having a good time!
Cheers!
Pierre?
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Hi all!
Is anyone having any luck with the solar eclipse? ?Here in my backyard in Orleans, had lots of clear breaks around 11am and now it¡¯s thick clouds in the direction of the sun. ?But hoping for holes :)
Hoping those at Chapters are having a good time!
Cheers!
Pierre?
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Re: Two outreach opportunities in October
I don't want to jinx it but the skies don't look too bad as of 10:50am.? I have a good feeling we will have a successful session this afternoon.? Everyone is welcome to stop by to say hi.
Chapters Silver City parking lot, 2401 City Park Drive.
Cheers!
Jim T.
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On Friday, October 13, 2023 at 07:22:29 p.m. EDT, Darryl Sprecher <darrylsprecher@...> wrote:
I'm still good to go. Just to clarify, this is at the Chapters on Ogilvie?
Darryl
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Re: Two outreach opportunities in October
I'm still good to go. Just to clarify, this is at the Chapters on Ogilvie?
Darryl
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Re: Two outreach opportunities in October
Good afternoon all.? The cloud models for tomorrow do not look great, but I am calling the solar eclipse event a GO.? We could get some sucker holes between noon and 2:30.? I think it is important to still get out and inform the public of the total eclipse coming in April, and to hand out eclipse glasses.? If those who said they'd volunteer change their minds due to the clouds, that is cool with me.? Just send me an email so I know who is and isn't coming.
Cheers,
Jim T.
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Re: Two outreach opportunities in October
Thank you everyone who has indicated they are willing to volunteer for the Partial Solar Eclipse event this Saturday.? The cloud forecast models are iffy at the moment; we may have some clear skies but in the form of sucker holes ... fingers crossed!? I am proceeding with my own planning assuming the event is a GO.? A final call will be made on Friday.? Some notes for planning purposes:
- We will not have power available for this event, so please plan to come self sufficient battery powered.
- I plan to arrive around 11am to start setting up.? First contact is scheduled to occur at 12:06pm for our location.
- I will be bringing some old magazines, a couple Sun observing and eclipse posters, plus a big load of eclipse glasses (big thanks to Andrea Girones!)
- I will bring a 3' x 6' folding table
- Dress for the weather.? It is forecast to be 8-10degC, and it is always windy at this location.? Warm socks, toque, gloves, and warm jacket are recommended.
Cheers,
Jim T.
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Re: Two outreach opportunities in October
Hi Jim! It looks like my schedule is open on the 14th. I have a side-by-side solar set-up that I can bring (small Ha scope and a small refractor with a Herschel wedge).
Darryl
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Re: Two outreach opportunities in October
Hello Jim!
Really happy to see these public outreach in the works! : )
Sadly, both opportunities won't be possible for me, with family plans on the 14th (so a backyard setup for the eclipse). ?And leaving on the 20th for a week long trip down south.
But I can transfer you some of the outreach material and large signs, cones, etc. ?if you'd like to have them.
In November, my schedule should free up more for more events that we might plan : )
Clear skies!
- Pierre
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Re: Two outreach opportunities in October
Hi Jim?
I would be available on both days. I'll bring my solar scope on the 14th and my 8" SCT the evening of the 21st at Chapters. Will keep in touch
Jim S
On Monday, October 2, 2023 at 01:48:07 p.m. EDT, Andrea <agirones@...> wrote:
Hi Jim
I will be in Albuquerque for October 14th but I have a large collection of branded eclipse glasses that I would be happy to get to you so that you can hand ?out to the public!!
Remind me of it again, privately of your address and I can pop over with the eclipse glasses sometime this later this ?week
On Oct 2, 2023, at 13:45, Jim Thompson via groups.io <top-jimmy@...> wrote:
?Greetings all,
We have some opportunities for sidewalk astronomy coming this month that I would like to gauge everyone's interest in:
1.? Saturday, October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse?
- From Ottawa we will see a partial solar eclipse, max coverage ~20%
- Timing for 1st to 4th contact is 12:06pm to 2:23pm, with maximum occurring at 1:14pm
- propose we have a sidewalk session dedicated just to solar observing around the eclipse times
- can promote the 2024 total eclipse
2.? Saturday, October 21st First Quarter Moon
- Good timing for a traditional evening sidewalk event
- Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, & Pluto all visible
- Summer Milky Way visible in West after sunset (for us video astronomers), M31 & M45 visible later
- Could do afternoon + evening to give some solar viewing as well and night viewing
- I am prepared to bring a generator & table for handouts but not looking for "Astronomy Day" level effort
I would propose, if we do host these two events, that we do them at our usual spot in the Chapters parking lot.? If you are interested in supporting either of these events, please let me know ASAP so I can decide if we will go ahead and then get a notice out
on our Facebook Group.
Cheers!
Jim Thompson
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Hi Jim
I will be in Albuquerque for October 14th but I have a large collection of branded eclipse glasses that I would be happy to get to you so that you can hand ?out to the public!!
Remind me of it again, privately of your address and I can pop over with the eclipse glasses sometime this later this ?week
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On Oct 2, 2023, at 13:45, Jim Thompson via groups.io <top-jimmy@...> wrote:
?Greetings all,
We have some opportunities for sidewalk astronomy coming this month that I would like to gauge everyone's interest in:
1.? Saturday, October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse?
- From Ottawa we will see a partial solar eclipse, max coverage ~20%
- Timing for 1st to 4th contact is 12:06pm to 2:23pm, with maximum occurring at 1:14pm
- propose we have a sidewalk session dedicated just to solar observing around the eclipse times
- can promote the 2024 total eclipse
2.? Saturday, October 21st First Quarter Moon
- Good timing for a traditional evening sidewalk event
- Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, & Pluto all visible
- Summer Milky Way visible in West after sunset (for us video astronomers), M31 & M45 visible later
- Could do afternoon + evening to give some solar viewing as well and night viewing
- I am prepared to bring a generator & table for handouts but not looking for "Astronomy Day" level effort
I would propose, if we do host these two events, that we do them at our usual spot in the Chapters parking lot.? If you are interested in supporting either of these events, please let me know ASAP so I can decide if we will go ahead and then get a notice out
on our Facebook Group.
Cheers!
Jim Thompson
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Two outreach opportunities in October
Greetings all,
We have some opportunities for sidewalk astronomy coming this month that I would like to gauge everyone's interest in:
1.? Saturday, October 14th Annular Solar Eclipse?
- From Ottawa we will see a partial solar eclipse, max coverage ~20%
- Timing for 1st to 4th contact is 12:06pm to 2:23pm, with maximum occurring at 1:14pm
- propose we have a sidewalk session dedicated just to solar observing around the eclipse times
- can promote the 2024 total eclipse
2.? Saturday, October 21st First Quarter Moon
- Good timing for a traditional evening sidewalk event
- Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, & Pluto all visible
- Summer Milky Way visible in West after sunset (for us video astronomers), M31 & M45 visible later
- Could do afternoon + evening to give some solar viewing as well and night viewing
- I am prepared to bring a generator & table for handouts but not looking for "Astronomy Day" level effort
I would propose, if we do host these two events, that we do them at our usual spot in the Chapters parking lot.? If you are interested in supporting either of these events, please let me know ASAP so I can decide if we will go ahead and then get a notice out on our Facebook Group.
Cheers!
Jim Thompson
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Re: Public sidewalk astronomy sessions later this month
I hope you are feeling better Pierre!? Take care.? The night sky is always there - for better or worse LOL
Jim S
On Friday, September 22, 2023 at 04:54:41 p.m. EDT, Gordon Dewis <gordon@...> wrote:
Hey Pierre¡
Oh, sorry to hear that. I thought I might have missed an email with the logistics. Given the last minute nature why don¡¯t we skip tonight. Maybe we¡¯ll have another opportunity before the white flakes of death return.?
Feel better soon!
Hi Gordon,
Sorry, I have been ill and am late seeing your message here. ?It¡¯s too late to organize for tonight, but I can supply the large signs, cones and handouts if someone is able to come pick them up in Orleans this weekend, and then drop them back when done. ?I
think weather looks pretty good this weekend ¡ if the clouds stay where they are suppose to be. ?Unfortunately I cannot participate but can assist with providing material and postings on FB.
Clear skies,
Pierre
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Hey Pierre¡
Oh, sorry to hear that. I thought I might have missed an email with the logistics. Given the last minute nature why don¡¯t we skip tonight. Maybe we¡¯ll have another opportunity before the white flakes of death return.?
Feel better soon!
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Hi Gordon,
Sorry, I have been ill and am late seeing your message here. ?It¡¯s too late to organize for tonight, but I can supply the large signs, cones and handouts if someone is able to come pick them up in Orleans this weekend, and then drop them back when done. ?I
think weather looks pretty good this weekend ¡ if the clouds stay where they are suppose to be. ?Unfortunately I cannot participate but can assist with providing material and postings on FB.
Clear skies,
Pierre
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Re: Public sidewalk astronomy sessions later this month
Hi Gordon,
Sorry, I have been ill and am late seeing your message here. ?It¡¯s too late to organize for tonight, but I can supply the large signs, cones and handouts if someone is able to come pick them up in Orleans this weekend, and then drop them back when done. ?I think weather looks pretty good this weekend ¡ if the clouds stay where they are suppose to be. ?Unfortunately I cannot participate but can assist with providing material and postings on FB.
Clear skies,
Pierre
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Re: Public sidewalk astronomy sessions later this month
Hi Pierre¡
Is anything happening this evening?
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Hi Pierre¡
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If I¡¯m free, I¡¯d like to take part.
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Hello all!
After a busy summer (and quite hot, not to mention hazy), we are looking forward to resuming public sidewalk astronomy sessions later this month on the parking lot of Chapters near Ogilvie road. ?The weekend of September 22-23 near the First Quarter Moon would
be ideal or some of the nights before or after those dates. ?Saturn is also beginning to be visible earlier at night.
Stay tune as we get closer!
Clear skies!
Pierre
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Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, September 21, 2023
#cal-notice
OAOG Gabfest
When:
Thursday, September 21, 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.
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Topic: OAOG Monthly Gabfest
Time:? 07:30 PM Eastern Time, Every month on the Third Thursday
Location:? 1720 Innes Road (near Cyrville), Ottawa? ? ?
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Tonight¡¯s gabfest & sidewalk session this weekend
Hi all,
Due to a health issue I¡¯ll be unable to make it to tonight¡¯s gabfest. ?I hope everyone has fun! ?I also may not be able to setup a sidewalk session this weekend as I was hoping, but if another member would like to take the lead, please let me know and I can still help by posting an announcement on our Facebook page.
Thanks and clear skies,
Pierre
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Andrea
Gordon Dewis