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Astronomy Day 2024 - May 18th
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I know everyone is busily making plans for the Total Solar Eclipse, but I wanted to at least start the conversation about Astronomy Day. The date this year for the event is Saturday, May 18th. I am looking for feedback from the group regarding what we want to do. I unfortunately have plans that day and won't be able to attend. If there is interest in holding the event, I am willing to support the planning and co-ordination with Rio-Can and Chapters. Please let me know what you think. Cheers, Jim T.
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The weather in Ste. Anne was great, with a little high cloud. As a rank amateur at this, I still managed to snag a bit of video through my grab-and-go. Unfortunately, missed snapping totality, but .... WOW. Randy
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Hi Everyone, I was fortunate to experience the eclipse today in Granby, Quebec. As we arrived in Granby at a random gas station, we bumped into an intrepid group also from Ottawa. We chatted, and quickly decided to change plans to join each other and go to a random parking lot to avoid the crowds. We did, and shared in an experience we will all be talking about for years to come I'm sure. Attached is my picture I took. I left almost all my gear at home... choosing to just experience the eclipse without the stress of my scope, filters, laptop, fancy cameras, etc. All I had was eclipse glasses, my smartphone with an app, and my mirrorless camera to snap this picture. I arrived home, and was relieved and overjoyed to see that I managed to focus properly. Things looked good on the back of the camera screen, but all bets are off until you blow things up on a bigger screen. Anyhow, wanted to share. I hope you all had a great experience too! Take care, and hope to see you around one day soon, Andrea
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Margot ¡®s Passing
Hello everyone, I normally don¡¯t write on here, as some of you may know my mom Margot has passed on March 13th, a lot of you have known her for her cooking (sugar pies, lemon pies, and many more, ) her smile and always being a happy person. she always loved watching many of you while broadcasting. But I have a request to all that knew my mom Margot, If you have any pictures of her that I can use for the celebration of life, I would be greatly appreciated Please send them to my email mitchy_28 @ yahoo . ca And thank you for all the thoughts and prayers.
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Good luck for the great solar eclipse! :D
Hello all! I just wanted to wish everyone the best of luck with catching the solar eclipse, whether you are travelling to the totality or hoping to catch a great deep partial from Ottawa! Denis Legault and I are in Sherbrooke, looking forward to a great show this afternoon! Not that I do not have access to my regular email address at the moment. Allan Rahill (retired CMC meteorologist and amateur astronomer) just wrote an update after many people asked him where the cirrus clouds will be located ahead of the eclipse. He recommends setting up somewhere between Sherbrooke and Mont Megantic to give the best prospects. But don¡¯t give up where ever you are. Any spot could have a lucky break between clouds even if it looks less favorable. Clear skies all, and I look forward to reading or hearing about your observations and images!!! :D - Pierre
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2024 Live Broadcast of the Eclipse
Everyone, I plan to broadcast live the 2024 April 8 Solar Eclipse on https://liveskies.org Everyone is welcome to join in Time: 1:30 pm Rock M.
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tse 2024 weather link
an interesting eclipse weather link https://www.pivotalweather.com/eclipse2024/?m=cmceens&p=cloudcover_tle_4-mean&r=us_state_tx_s&pwplus=1 raymond carpe diem, carpe noctem
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Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, March 21, 2024
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OAOG Gabfest When: Thursday, March 21, 2024 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. *** 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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gabfest tonight
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Hello all, I will be joining Denis, Ken and Ed at tonight¡¯s gabfest around 7-7:15pm. Everyone is welcome to join us! We would love to hear about your solar eclipse plans! Clear skies! Pierre
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Event: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Reminder: OAOG Gabfest When: Thursday, March 21, 2024 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. *** 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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Meet up?
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Hey guys! I was just wondering if anyone is planning to meet up somewhere for the solar eclipse. Sorry I have to ask in advance just thought I¡¯d want to plan it with others ?
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Simon presenting at March 1st RASC meeting
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For those interested, Simon is presenting a talk on Mercury at this month's RASC meeting. Attendance is free to all, although if you attend in person at the Canadian Museum of Aviation & Space, you will need to pay for parking. You can also attend online, just pre-register using the link below. Meeting starts at 7:30pm this Friday, March 1st. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4817072629540/WN_Ta8YEmdHRIaOcWtjYaz8Zg I will also be presenting a little something on Friday, but that is not important. :) Cheers, Jim T.
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Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, February 15, 2024
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OAOG Gabfest When: Thursday, February 15, 2024 7:30pm to 10:00pm (UTC-05:00) 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. *** 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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Event: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, February 15, 2024
#cal-reminder
Reminder: OAOG Gabfest When: Thursday, February 15, 2024 7:30pm to 10:00pm (UTC-05:00) 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. *** 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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Eclipse glasses
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Hey folks, I'm planning for the eclipse on April 8th, and was wondering if anyone has a reputable source for eclipse viewing glasses in the city. It strikes me as the kind of thing you shouldn't buy the cheapest version of off of Amazon, you know?
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Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, January 18, 2024
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OAOG Gabfest When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 7:30pm to 10:00pm (UTC-05:00) 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. *** 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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Anatomy of a Sunspot presentation this Friday
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Good afternoon all, For those interested in solar observing, I am giving a presentation at the RASC monthly meeting this Friday on sunspots. You can attend in person at the Canadian Museum of Aviation & Space (starts at 7:30pm), or you can watch online by registering at the link below. The meeting is open to all, not just RASC members, and admission is free although there is a parking fee if you park at the museum. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717015270811/WN_MZHr44hKSpic3SqfoovoAg Cheers, Jim Thompson
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Event: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, January 18, 2024
#cal-reminder
Reminder: OAOG Gabfest When: Thursday, January 18, 2024 7:30pm to 10:00pm (UTC-05:00) 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. *** 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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Question event Dec 21
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Hello, I am new on this group and I was wondering what are the Gabfest? Is it observation session? Thanks in advance Charlotte
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Now: OAOG Gabfest - Thursday, December 21, 2023
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OAOG Gabfest When: Thursday, December 21, 2023 7:30pm to 10:00pm (UTC-05:00) 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. *** 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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