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Moon and Mars occultation.

Last post by RitcheyPark « Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:41 am
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by RitcheyPark » Tue Jan 14, 2025 4:09 am

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I have never seen an occultation.
I have been reading about the January 13 occultation for some time and was hoping for a chance to see it. It has...

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Hi Steve. Glad you were able to see the occultation down there in the great state of Texas. Would love to see some of your photos of the event.
I...

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Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:41 am
Bigzmey's report on the Mars Occultation by Moon, January 13, 2025

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:53 pm
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by Bigzmey » Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:26 pm

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Location: home, Bortle 7

I observed my first Mars occultation by the Moon on December 7, 2022. At that time, I missed the beginning and only...

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Nice job Bigzmey. Glad you were able to catch both ends of the occultation and was able to brave the cold. And nice that your wife
joined in....

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:53 pm
Leo Galaxy Cluster

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:13 pm
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by Bigzmey » Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:46 pm
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01/06/2025

Location: Anza Observatory, Bortle 4.0

Equipment: Celestron 14” EdgeHD SCT with 0.7x reducer, on Celestron CGE Pro mount.

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An outstanding report my friend, and 200% worthy of the awarded VROD. Leo is an absolute treasure trove for the galaxy hunter as you well know. You...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:13 pm
January Blog Update

Last post by Baurice « Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:10 pm

by Baurice » Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:10 pm

My January blog contains photos of the moon with planets, Venus, the sun and moon.

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Last post by Baurice
Tue Jan 14, 2025 8:10 pm
Comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS - attempted daylight observation

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Tue Jan 14, 2025 6:09 pm
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by OzEclipse » Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:14 am

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A few minutes ago, I attempted a daylight observation of comet C/2024 G3 ATLAS. Was not sure if it would work or not but why not try....says the man...

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Worth a try anyway

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Tue Jan 14, 2025 6:09 pm
Quick sunspot count.

Last post by RitcheyPark « Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:07 pm
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by RitcheyPark » Thu Jan 02, 2025 8:39 pm

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On a cold windy day with the sun peeking through the clouds on occasion, I did a quick sunspot count with the 4 Askar refractor at 30 power through...

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I agree John. Time to get the snow shovel out.

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Last post by RitcheyPark
Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:07 pm
Quick look.

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:03 pm
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by RitcheyPark » Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:39 am

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Woke up about one in the morning and since we keep our bedroom very cozy warm I decided to get some ice cream to cool off.
Whiie in the kitchen I...

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I love quick early morning views even though I am not a morning person. :)

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:03 pm
Blog Update

Last post by Baurice « Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:33 pm

by Baurice » Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:33 pm

Astronomy blog updated with shots of the moon with Jupiter and a detailed photo of the sun.

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:33 pm
November and December 2024

Last post by John Baars « Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:33 am
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by John Baars » Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:56 pm

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Brr, November and December. Notorious here on this side of the Atlantic. All those low pressure areas that form on the ocean during these months and...

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Excellent report with ultra-light setup John! Like you, I would give an arm and leg for setup like that when I was a kid. :)

Congratulations on the...

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Last post by John Baars
Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:33 am
Blog Update

Last post by Baurice « Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:45 pm
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by Baurice » Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:51 am

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I am temporarily (I hope!) out of action with illness but I took some photos of the Moon and Venus and did a solar drawing on 6th.

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I know the feeling.
Get well soon.

You get better too, John. I photographed the sun from my back door this morning, so a slow return to action.

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Last post by Baurice
Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:45 pm
First impromptu view of M42 this season

Last post by RitcheyPark « Wed Jan 08, 2025 2:49 pm
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by helicon » Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:04 am

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Well I woke at 2 this morning and glimpsed Orion through the Bay windows as the hunter began his descent. Since I finally unpacked my binos from the...

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Nice report. Stepping out in the middle of the night at this time of the year after a stretch of bad weather and seeing Orion is always a thrill. The...

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Last post by RitcheyPark
Wed Jan 08, 2025 2:49 pm
First session of 2025

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Jan 07, 2025 8:01 pm
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by Bigzmey » Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:55 pm
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01/02/2025

Location: Anza Observatory, Bortle 4.0

Equipment: Celestron 14” EdgeHD SCT with 0.7x reducer, on Celestron CGE Pro mount.

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Also, there might be some play in gears or systematic error in software system. When I have a good alignment and send mount to hibernation, next week...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Jan 07, 2025 8:01 pm
Close conjunction.

Last post by helicon « Tue Jan 07, 2025 2:56 pm
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by RitcheyPark » Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:46 pm

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Just now looked out the south window.
Saw a young deer run across the snow covered yard at twilight. Looked up and a small hole opened through the...

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While I missed the close conjunction I've been enjoying the planetary dance in the heavens with so many of our favorites visible at the same time.

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Last post by helicon
Tue Jan 07, 2025 2:56 pm
January kicks off

Last post by StarHugger « Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:22 am
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by Baurice » Sat Jan 04, 2025 9:20 pm

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January has started well, although not everything worked. I have caught the sun, moon and Venus on camera, with some widefield shots with my phone...

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Well done Philip, weather still an issue here too...

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Last post by StarHugger
Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:22 am
A Planetary Session with Grandsons

Last post by Unitron48 « Fri Jan 03, 2025 6:37 pm
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by Unitron48 » Tue Dec 31, 2024 12:51 pm

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My daughter and her family, including two of my five grandsons, were visiting from South Carolina. We finally had a clear night and I used this...

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Very good and great celestial show and session! For your family and grandchildren; even better! Like others I have read it with a smile. Truly worth...

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Last post by Unitron48
Fri Jan 03, 2025 6:37 pm
Monthly Summary

Last post by Baurice « Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:11 pm

by Baurice » Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:11 pm

My monthly astronomy summary for December 2024 is now complete.

My blog is finished for December 2024, too:

Naturally, so is my photo album for...

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Last post by Baurice
Thu Jan 02, 2025 6:11 pm
Venus in Daylight - Unaided Eye - 30th December 2024

Last post by Thefatkitty « Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:01 pm
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by Jeff.Stevens » Mon Dec 30, 2024 3:38 pm

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Given the sudden period of clear skies, I decided to make the most of a short period of free time to nip outside and spend a very pleasant 30 minutes...

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Great read Jeff, I've been meaning to get out and do the same, but the endless bad weather...
Glad you found some peace in that, I can relate. And a...

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Last post by Thefatkitty
Tue Dec 31, 2024 7:01 pm
Blog Update

Last post by Baurice « Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:42 pm

by Baurice » Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:42 pm

Astronomy blog updated. Orion and the Sun.

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Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:42 pm
First winter session

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:03 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu Dec 26, 2024 1:19 am

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12/21/2024

Location: home, Bortle 7.

Winter is here. We should not complain in Southern California, but it does bring clouds and rain, and it is...

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no not yet, but....

It would be trickier to double-stack. For mine 50mm the external filter screws into objective. For 80mm you would need to get...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:03 am
Blog Update

Last post by Baurice « Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:51 am

by Baurice » Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:51 am

Astronomy blog updated with Sun and Moon photos.

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Last post by Baurice
Sun Dec 22, 2024 9:51 am
The Winter Maker Moon evening

Last post by Ylem « Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:22 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu Dec 19, 2024 12:19 am

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12/15/2024

Location: home, Bortle 7.

The Winter Maker Moon, also called the Cold Moon, is the last full Moon before the winter solstice. This year...

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Congratulations on the well deserved VROD Andrey!

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Last post by Ylem
Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:22 am
Astronomy Blog Update

Last post by John Baars « Fri Dec 20, 2024 6:29 pm
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by Baurice » Wed Dec 18, 2024 9:09 pm

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After a week of bad weather, I finally saw some astronomical action on 13th and 16th:

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Weather was very bad the last 10 days in Western Europe. I wonder how you managed to see the Sun several times. Well done!

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Last post by John Baars
Fri Dec 20, 2024 6:29 pm
Another morning session at the Anza desert

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:15 pm
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by Bigzmey » Sun Dec 15, 2024 8:31 pm

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12/07/2024

Location: Anza Observatory, Bortle 4.0

Equipment: Celestron 14” EdgeHD SCT with 0.7x reducer, on Celestron CGE Pro mount.

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Well worth it, adds inches on your scope

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:15 pm
Multiple Star Observing

Last post by Unitron48 « Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:33 pm
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by Unitron48 » Sat Dec 07, 2024 6:53 pm

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The Astronomical League started a Multiple Star Observing Program as a follow-on to its Double Star Observing Program. The purpose of the Multiple...

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I am a bit late to the party. Congratulations on your VROD!

Thanks, John! Never too late!!

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:33 pm
Morning session under spring sky

Last post by Thefatkitty « Sun Dec 15, 2024 9:08 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Dec 11, 2024 1:15 am
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12/02/2024

Location: Anza Observatory, Bortle 4.0

Equipment: Celestron 14” EdgeHD SCT with 0.7x reducer, on Celestron CGE Pro mount.

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Thanks Mark! I guess they call it Great White North for a reason. Do you have inside house hobbies to fall back?

Apologies for the late reply...
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Sun Dec 15, 2024 9:08 pm

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