They're Back: Smoky Skies!!
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Arctic »
Thu May 30, 2019 12:26 am
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The last several seasons have had more than their share of smoke from wildfires in the American West and Canadian North. Unfortunately, the trend...
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Lucky in West Central Saskatchewan so far, no smoke events yet. That can change quickly with a few degrees in the wind direction.
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Thu May 30, 2019 3:23 am
Observing Report for 25 May 2019 - playing fog yo-yo
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kt4hx »
Tue May 28, 2019 6:42 pm
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The second day/night of our stay at the dark site house was a combination of work about the property, thunderstorms and indecisive conditions. A...
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That was an excellent report. I looks like you had a very productive session in spite of the hazy conditions.
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Wed May 29, 2019 10:09 pm
Pelican Inlet - Shaking hands with the Dolphin
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Kanadalainen »
Sun May 26, 2019 3:05 pm
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Ian’s May 25 Report – Shaking hands with the Dolphin in Pelican Inlet
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Good observations. Great story, I like the owl-bit :D
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Last post by John Baars
Wed May 29, 2019 3:57 pm
Peering at the southern and western skies at La Barriere
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Kanadalainen »
Tue May 28, 2019 4:36 pm
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Ian’s May 27 Report – Peering at Scorpions and Lions in Labarierre
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Amazing number of NGC GLobulars in Ophiuchus! Didn't realize that!
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Last post by John Baars
Wed May 29, 2019 3:49 pm
Solar eclipse 2019, anyone?
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SkyHiker »
Sun May 26, 2019 6:32 pm
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I briefly contemplated an impromptu trip to Chile for the solar eclipse on July 2 while also visiting the observatories in the Atacama desert. Are...
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I learned most of this from ARock's link (so thanks again ARock), please check that out, I think it will be useful for the Atacama part of your trip....
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Last post by ARock
Tue May 28, 2019 10:34 pm
Technology is the worst!
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Bigzmey »
Tue May 21, 2019 3:31 am
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I love manual mounts. Finding targets is half the fun, and occasional bulls-eye of a galaxy just with the red-dot makes you feel like a pro. At light...
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I had a chance to play with the mount a bit more today. This time alignment and tracking worked smoothly.
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue May 28, 2019 5:40 am
Outreach Astronomy
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Rainmaker »
Tue May 21, 2019 5:17 am
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Spent another rewarding evening with a few friends from the Canberra Astronomical Society doing Outreach For Schools at St G Gregory's Primary,...
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Thanks for a nice report of a successful event of outreach. A wonderful selection of objects. I've seen most of them, but at 19 degrees N, pretty...
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Sun May 26, 2019 10:22 pm
Pulchimerra, one of my icons from the past.
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John Baars »
Sat May 18, 2019 9:51 am
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Everybody knows it and has them. Icons from the past of your observational life. I my case Pulchimerra or Izar is one of them.( Epsilon Bootis)
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And after 30 years I discovered that I spelled the name wrongly. It is Pulcherrima. Better late than never :D
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Last post by John Baars
Sun May 26, 2019 9:02 pm
Went to the Hop
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Don Quixote » Thu May 23, 2019 5:14 am
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Oakwood, Illinois
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Awesome wildlife pic, Mark! :)
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Last post by bladekeeper
Sun May 26, 2019 8:28 pm
Well, that was different!
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Voyageur »
Sun May 26, 2019 2:50 pm
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Yesterday I worked in the morning, then was out all afternoon with a friend visiting some art galleries she wanted to go to, so I had planned on a...
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Thank you Mary for a wonderful read and report of your outing and sightings.
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Last post by Don Quixote
Sun May 26, 2019 6:01 pm
A night out with my good friend Murphy
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MrShorty »
Sat May 25, 2019 6:28 pm
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It rained some yesterday, then cleared up as evening came on. The weather forecasters are saying 20% cloud cover overnight with clouds (and maybe...
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Hope it worked out, it should have, Murphy was at my place last night. :shock: Got set up after supper, came back in to the house for a while...
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Last post by OhNo
Sun May 26, 2019 3:41 pm
The Starlink satellite train last night.
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John Baars »
Sat May 25, 2019 11:41 am
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Last night just before one o'clock I was surprised to see a satellite chain of about 45-50 satellites over my head like a train. Pure coincidence. I...
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Understand that I'm a complete AP dunce and astronomy newcomer so be kind- lol Correct and educate me if I'm guessing wrong.
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Last post by UlteriorModem
Sun May 26, 2019 3:38 pm
5/23/2019
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by Don Quixote » Fri May 24, 2019 7:20 am
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5/23/2019
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Two in a row! Unprecedented! :D
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Sat May 25, 2019 4:51 pm
First report!
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Bigzmey »
Mon May 13, 2019 11:19 pm
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I wanted it to be a dark sky report, but we are in to second week of clouds...
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Very nice!
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Last post by Falcon 63
Sat May 25, 2019 1:53 pm
Double Double...Again
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AbbN »
Fri May 24, 2019 8:03 pm
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As everyone from AF who knows me knows when it comes to reports, I suck at it :D
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An Abb report! Great score on the Double Double, my friend! :)
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Last post by bladekeeper
Sat May 25, 2019 4:16 am
Another Fun Night
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quincy »
Wed May 22, 2019 3:57 am
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Tuesday 5/21/2019
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Michael, I'm crossing my fingers for you.
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Wed May 22, 2019 1:50 pm
Starlog - 5/12/2019 - Mother's Day Fun
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avid.astronomer »
Tue May 14, 2019 9:23 pm
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Today was the first sunny day in a while, and I was anxious to check for sunspot activity. I set up Zoomie in the driveway and attached the...
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Really nice Tom, thanks!
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Last post by helicon
Sun May 19, 2019 2:11 pm
A Moonlight Stroll
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quincy »
Sun May 19, 2019 3:48 am
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Saturday 5/18/2019
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Sounds like a great night out Jim, congrats on the session!
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Last post by helicon
Sun May 19, 2019 2:09 pm
A Morning Session
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quincy »
Wed May 15, 2019 2:36 pm
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Wednesday 5/15/2019
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A nice morning, Jim! Too bad on the forecast.
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Last post by quincy
Thu May 16, 2019 5:32 pm
First Time Out Since February!
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MistrBadgr »
Mon May 13, 2019 9:19 pm
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Well, I went out for the first time with my new right hip arrangement last night. It finally dawned on me that I could sit on my astronomy chair with...
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To some extent, floaters seem to be age related. However, the number and size of them has diminished for me since the new membranes showed up.
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Last post by MistrBadgr
Tue May 14, 2019 4:39 pm
Lunar, a couple of deep space and Jupiter on 5/12-5/13
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Bikerdib »
Mon May 13, 2019 7:40 am
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As the title says, I was able to get out and observe Sunday evening. I started setting up the 152mm on my CGE PRO around 9:00 PM Sunday and packed up...
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Excellent report of a fine lunar tour, Dennis! Congrats on a great night out!
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Last post by bladekeeper
Tue May 14, 2019 4:09 am
Observing Report 3 May 2019.
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KingClinton »
Tue May 07, 2019 7:15 pm
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In an effort to test out the reports forum and image uploads here is a quick report on my observing session from 3 May 2019.
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A nice quickie!
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Last post by Bikerdib
Tue May 14, 2019 1:30 am
Clear Saterday-night-fever
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John Baars »
Sun May 12, 2019 12:26 pm
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Saterday evening was a clear night.
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Nice sketch and sounds like an enjoyable session.
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Last post by Bikerdib
Tue May 14, 2019 1:27 am
Back in business (Monday 6th May)
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OzEclipse »
Sun May 12, 2019 3:06 am
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Headed out Monday night.
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Nice images and glad your equipment mishap wasn't worse, it sure could have been.
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Tue May 14, 2019 1:23 am
Messier Marathon Canberra 4 May 19..... 79 Found
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Rainmaker »
Sun May 12, 2019 5:02 am
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Messier Marathon for the Canberra Astronomical Society was held Saturday 4 May, the weather forecast was clearing evening and very clear from 7pm...
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Bravo, Matt !
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Mon May 13, 2019 8:35 pm
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