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M4 Hide and Seek Continues

Last post by helicon « Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:54 pm
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by seer » Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:48 pm

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DATE: 2019, JUNE 12, Wednesday (Local Time)
TIME: 00:00 ~ 00:30 (Local Time)
LUNAR DAY: 9
INTENDED SUBJECT(S): M4, Jupiter, Rho Oph, Moon.
VIEWED...

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As an aside to my earlier comment, Scorpius lies directly in the light pollution soup of Silicon Valley from my vantage point. However, Antares...

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Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:54 pm
Jupiter - 10 June 2019

Last post by Don Quixote « Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:34 pm
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by Slabs1960 » Mon Jun 10, 2019 7:06 pm

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I received a WhatsApp from a friend:

For those that cannot read it :twisted: is says that it is the best night to view Jupiter and that the Sun is...

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Good show Philip !

Everett and I caught it very nicely Monday evening. The seeing was a bit off, but we were still able to get some color in the...

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Last post by Don Quixote
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:34 pm
Jupiter and Ganymede

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:34 pm
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by MrShorty » Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:31 pm

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So, I knew that Ganymede and Io would be passing in front of Jupiter last night. The clouds stayed away (though there were a few high thin clouds...

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Jupiter shadow transits are one way I test eyepieces for scattered light problems. The shadows are black in BCOs and KK Fujiyama Orthos but are a...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Wed Jun 12, 2019 11:34 pm
Good Neighbors

Last post by John Baars « Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:51 pm
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by Don Quixote » Fri Jun 07, 2019 5:17 pm
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As some of you may remember I have recounted here the several episodes of neighbors calling out the county sheriff on me while I have been out on my...

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This is the best news I have heared in weeks! Great! Great neighbors too!
And you gave them first light as well! Congratulations! This might become a...
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Last post by John Baars
Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:51 pm
Best Night Sky Events of June 2019

Last post by Don Quixote « Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:27 pm
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by Makuser » Thu Jun 06, 2019 6:24 pm

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Here is the latest report from Chris Vaughan of SkySafari Software, at Space.com. It provides information on several interesting observing...

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Good to go Marshall .
Thank you my friend.

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Last post by Don Quixote
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:27 pm
Yet Another Night from the Trash Heap

Last post by bladekeeper « Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:10 am
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by bladekeeper » Mon Jun 10, 2019 1:39 am

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June 8th, 2019

Yesterday I had a notification (via Clear Sky Alarm Clock email) that I would have good observing conditions beginning at 2200 hrs....

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Nice report, Bryan! Even though it sounds like a bit of a frustrating evening. Great images too! Man, you really have gone all the way down the...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:10 am
Observing Report for 03 June 2019 - a second night of being knee deep in galaxies

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:44 pm
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by kt4hx » Sat Jun 08, 2019 3:33 am

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The second night of my visit to the dark site property held promise, at least in so much as the forecast held out for “average” transparency. In...

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What a great night Alan! Congrats on another SN. Amazing productivity on galaxies. I had another session last Saturday but after 3 hours got...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Jun 10, 2019 10:44 pm
Thinking and looking and talking about space

Last post by The Happy Parrot « Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:27 pm
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by Voyageur » Sat Jun 08, 2019 2:27 pm

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Last night was a real treat. It was the monthly combination of meeting, lecture, and star party for my club, the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society....

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Interesting events Mary!

Nothing like that going on around here lately but Jupiter has been great these past few nights.

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Last post by The Happy Parrot
Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:27 pm
Old man is seeing things...

Last post by John Baars « Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:57 am
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by Shabadoo » Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:58 pm

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As I said previously, I figured my telescope out.
I printed off and enlarged the Synscan Alignment Stars Map. My scope is spot on target with a 3...

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Very nice targets.
Thanks for you report!

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Last post by John Baars
Mon Jun 10, 2019 11:57 am
S Type Night

Last post by Don Quixote « Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:38 pm
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by quincy » Tue Jun 04, 2019 4:50 am

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Monday 6/3/2019

Finally, a night with above transparency though seeing was poor.
I noticed I have neglected my S Type star list, so I made it my...

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Good show, Jim !
I have enjoyed this fine reminder of these beauties.
Thank you for sharing your outing.

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:38 pm
Some bino targets

Last post by seer « Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:36 pm
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by ARock » Sat Jun 08, 2019 6:40 am

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Gear: Celestron Skymaster 15x70 binos, monopod, pistol grip, Bino Bandit eye shade.
Time: Around 10:30 pm.

Having brushed the dust of my binos with...

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Another Bino Bandit fan :D
I have them on all of my binoculars. One of the next things on wish list is one of those L Adapters that you can also...

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Last post by seer
Sun Jun 09, 2019 4:36 pm
Observing Report for 02 June 2019 - galaxies and more through the muck

Last post by kt4hx « Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:40 pm
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by kt4hx » Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:50 pm

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I was back at the dark site for a couple of evenings of observing (conditions permitting of course) while my days were filled with work around the...

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I agree that most deep space objects won't change but there are things that change over the course of a lifetime, the red spot, some double star...

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Last post by kt4hx
Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:40 pm
Quick but late report about Tuesday morning's session

Last post by Bikerdib « Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:13 pm
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by Bikerdib » Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:17 pm

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So I went to bed around 11:30 Monday night. I often have trouble relaxing and going to sleep. Seems my mind just wants to run rampant when I hit the...

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Thanks and I wish you luck Bryan.

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Last post by Bikerdib
Fri Jun 07, 2019 2:13 pm
Herschel 400 II – Done!!! Also, Supernova and Io transit.

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:00 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Jun 05, 2019 9:19 pm

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06/02/19

You can't win if you don't play! Anza weather forecast was iffy for last weekend: some thunderstorms during the day, 90% humidity and some...

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Well done! Great session an a night to remember!
Resolving a moon in the background of a belt is not done by many!
Congratulations on the Herschel's...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:00 pm
Manual Messier Mosh

Last post by Kanadalainen « Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:34 am
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by Kanadalainen » Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:20 pm

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Ian’s June 1st Report – Manual Messier Mosh

Locale: Pelican Inlet, north of Winnipeg
Conditions: Bortle 2 skies, New Moon, excellent transparency,...

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Great report, Ian! Good to see the C80 delivering for you.

Planning on working through the TSS Messier observing program with mine if the sky ever...

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:34 am
Public star party June 1

Last post by Kanadalainen « Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:07 pm
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by Kingofthehill » Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:07 pm

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Greetings all,

As you veteran eyepiece-people know, when holding a star party for the general public one must choose targets for the group that...

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Greetings all,

As you veteran eyepiece-people know, when holding a star party for the general public one must choose targets for the group that...

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Tue Jun 04, 2019 9:07 pm
Mel 111

Last post by Kanadalainen « Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:34 pm
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by seer » Mon Jun 03, 2019 3:12 am

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It is clear here right now and I was just out with my 10x50s and beach chair observing Mel 111. It is still looking great. Am I the only one who...

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I really like Melotte 111. Melotte 111 is worth it, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. :) As Andrey says, a summertime Pleiades.

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:34 pm
A little somethin', somethin'

Last post by Kanadalainen « Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:33 pm
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by quincy » Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:43 pm

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Friday 5/31/2019

After a few days of thunderstorms, my yard really needed attention. I hate when my lawn looks more like a hay field than a lawn....

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Hi Jim,

Good for you to do some observations even despite the workday. That takes grit... :)

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:33 pm
More Urban Astro - May 31 - Winnipeg

Last post by Kanadalainen « Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:19 am
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by Kanadalainen » Sat Jun 01, 2019 1:33 pm

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Ian’s May 31 Report

Locale: My back yard.
Conditions: Average transparency, fair seeing, Bortle 7 suburbia
Equipment: Celestron 80 frac
Time:...

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Nice observations Ian!
I did not know about the six star system of Alcor and Mizar. Very nice to know. Did you sketch the first image yourself?
Do...

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Last post by Kanadalainen
Tue Jun 04, 2019 1:19 am
Nightscapes and Star trails

Last post by Don Quixote « Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:46 pm
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by OzEclipse » Thu May 30, 2019 1:57 pm

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Started my Nightscapes and Star trails course last night with a 3 hr class reviewing trip planning, equipment, and capture techniques.

The field...

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Thank you Joe for the come-back.
I can imagine the pleasure that young photographer felt with your positive comments.
I remember years ago taking a...

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Last post by Don Quixote
Sat Jun 01, 2019 7:46 pm
Observing Report for 24 May 2019 - an evening of galaxies, plus a supernova

Last post by kt4hx « Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:07 pm
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by kt4hx » Mon May 27, 2019 2:29 am
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We spent a couple of night over at our dark site property in the western part of the state as a nice break from the heat and humidity at home....

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Best SN report I've read to date. :)

Ian

Thank you Ian. Though merely a star, there is something special about observing SNe in my book. :)
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Last post by kt4hx
Sat Jun 01, 2019 3:07 pm
Urban DSO evening.

Last post by Shabadoo « Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:56 am
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by John Baars » Wed May 29, 2019 1:18 pm

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City! Oh well, I don't even look anymore , I sometimes hear people say. That is a shame, because there is still a lot to see. Also with moderate...

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1 June.
Thank you John. My telescope worked flawlessly. My eyes, on the other hand, just didn't see it all. I managed to bag half the list, and of...

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Last post by Shabadoo
Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:56 am
Jupiter GRS action

Last post by OzEclipse « Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:12 am

by OzEclipse » Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:12 am

Have been busy with my course and haven't been able to see Jupiter. With Jupiter high in the sky here in Australia, Australian planetary...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sat Jun 01, 2019 10:12 am
Box of galaxies

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:19 am
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by Bigzmey » Thu May 30, 2019 3:11 am

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5/24/19

Most of May we had clouds and rain. Last Friday however ClearOutside forecast clear skies for the evening and I took the opportunity to...

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Thanks John and Ian!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:19 am
First session at new house (where did I pack the bug spray?)

Last post by bladekeeper « Thu May 30, 2019 3:54 am
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by prowler75 » Thu May 30, 2019 1:38 am

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Hi Friends,

After a long hiatus from observing due to work, weather and moving I finally got an opportunity to do a little observing from my new...

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Sounds like a definite improvement over the old backyard!

Mine has definitely become worse the past couple of years. Between that and the...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Thu May 30, 2019 3:54 am

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