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November Summary

Last post by Baurice « Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:27 am

by Baurice » Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:27 am

#November #astronomy summary is now complete.

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Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:27 am
Full November Report

Last post by Baurice « Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:38 am

by Baurice » Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:38 am

Full #astronomy report for November:

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Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:38 am
Blog: Sunspots and the approach of the Moon to Jupiter

Last post by Baurice « Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:00 am

by Baurice » Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:00 am

#astronomy #blog updated with #sunspots and #themoon approaching #Jupiter:

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Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:00 am
Astronomy blog

Last post by Baurice « Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:52 pm

by Baurice » Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:52 pm

#astronomy #blog updated:

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Thu Nov 23, 2023 9:52 pm
Leonid's with friends!

Last post by Unitron48 « Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:07 am
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by Unitron48 » Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:25 am

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The annual Leonid Meteor Shower peaked the night of 17/18 November, but rain replaced the meteors on the peak night! As a result, our usual Culpeper...

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Thank, John and Greg!

Dave

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Last post by Unitron48
Tue Nov 21, 2023 12:07 am
A little observing with the grandson

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:38 pm
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by kt4hx » Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:51 am

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Our seven year old grandson, Theo, is spending the weekend with us because his parents are at the hospital with their new baby, born just after...

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It is great to have quality-time with your grandchildren!
This is how I experienced it a week ago. My grandson - and daughter ( 7 and 6) wanted to...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:38 pm
A comet, a transit, and a few doubles.

Last post by John Baars « Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:23 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:02 pm

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11/11/2023

Location: home, Bortle 7.
Equipment: SW 182mm Mak and SV102ED frac on iOptron AZMP mount.

EPs (Mak):
TV Plossl 32mm, 50 deg (84x, 2.2mm...

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Congratulations on the VROD!

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Last post by John Baars
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:23 pm
Observing Report for 16 November 2023 - smoke gets in your eyes

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:54 pm
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by kt4hx » Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:22 pm

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It had been nearly a month since I’d been over to the dark site house. I wanted to check on things again, but also waited until the astronomical...

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Hi Alan,

Just now seeing your observation report for 11/16. Congratulations on the VROD!

Sorry to hear that smoke literally got in your way. I'm...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:54 pm
A night out under the summer Milky Way

Last post by kt4hx « Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:40 pm
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by OzEclipse » Sat Nov 18, 2023 12:41 pm

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I have been working on a number of non-astronomy projects and suffering persistent back pain lately so I haven't been doing much telescopic...

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I am in full agreement with you Joe. For me, communing with the night sky at a personal level is a truly visceral experience. To purposely deprive...

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Last post by kt4hx
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:40 pm
November Blog so far

Last post by Baurice « Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:52 pm

by Baurice » Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:52 pm

My November blog is finally up to date:

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Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:52 pm
Comet C/2023 H2 (Lemmon) - Has anyone seen it?

Last post by AstroBee « Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:32 pm
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by StarBru » Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:58 am

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Last night, I came home from a 10 hour workday and was determined to get a glimpse of Comet C/2023 H2 (Lemmon). I looked up its position in...

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It's ideally situated for me to be able to frame it up from my backyard. I've currently got the mono camera on my E.S.152 but I'll give it a shot the...

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Last post by AstroBee
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:32 pm
Time change session

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:47 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:58 pm

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11/05/2023

Location: home, Bortle 7.
Equipment: SW 182mm Mak on iOptron AZMP mount.

EPs:
TV Plossl 32mm, 50 deg (84x, 2.2 exit pupil, 0.6 deg TFV)...

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Thanks Alan and John!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:47 pm
Venus Occultation

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:35 am
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by Graeme1858 » Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:08 pm

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As mentioned in Mark's Moon and Venus thread yesterday, there was an occultation of Venus by the Moon this morning visible from Europe. As the Moon...

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Outstanding report Graeme. Glad you got a chance, despite clouds and shaky arms to witness its reappearance! Like Kathy I got to see a window blind...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:35 am
Observing Report for 19 October 2023 - a relaxing pre-dawn look around

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:28 am
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by kt4hx » Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:36 pm

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After my previous evening’s galaxy hunt in Pegasus and Pisces, I woke up around 0545 hours and looked out the front window. The valley was filled...

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Great report Alan, congratulations on the well deserved VROD! 👏

Thank you Jeff!

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:28 am
Jupiter moon transit?

Last post by helicon « Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:53 pm
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by MrShorty » Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:25 pm

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Last night (2300ish MST), I decided to take a quick look at Jupiter before going to bed. Once lined up, I looked through the eyepiece and saw a good,...

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Sounds like a lot of fun to see the transit!

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Last post by helicon
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:53 pm
October Summary

Last post by Baurice « Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:04 pm

by Baurice » Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:04 pm

My October #astronomy summary is finally ready:

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Last post by Baurice
Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:04 pm
Observing Saturn with two scopes

Last post by helicon « Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:06 pm
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by StarBru » Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:39 pm

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This last Saturday night the sky was clear, so I decided to observe through two of my smaller scopes: a classic 60mm F/15 Jason #313 refractor on its...

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Good session. I second Bigzmey's idea about stepping down the aperture. If you can get the focal length to f8-f/10 that should be helpful. I haven't...

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Last post by helicon
Thu Nov 09, 2023 1:06 pm
observation Jupiter, 11-4-23 and 11-5-23.

Last post by messier 111 « Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:35 pm
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by messier 111 » Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:58 am

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observation Jupiter, 11-4-23 and 11-5-23.

the sky was not really good at first glance. Visually speaking to the naked eye.
but at the eyepice wow....

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For me, Jupiter looks great as a small orb with only the two main cloud bands visible. Maybe the GRS if I’m lucky!
Your magnificent views and...

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Last post by messier 111
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:35 pm
A Short Visual Report From an Imaging Guy

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:33 pm
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by Juno16 » Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:33 pm

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Hey all,

Like the title says. I rarely take a scope out for a visual spin. But, visual is how I started and even though I want to get out to view...

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Hi Alan,

The somewhat unplanned trip out back was a lot of fun. Just common targets, but lots of fun to see them live again (well, you know what I...

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Last post by kt4hx
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:33 pm
Meteor Captured on my WyzeCam, aka the ScopeCam

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:16 pm
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by AstroBee » Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:36 am

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I have a WyzeCam mounted on the top dovetail bar on my scope and pointed towards the area I'm imaging. It works out great because I'm able to see...

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A interesting view.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:16 pm
Binocular session, the comet, and the planets

Last post by JayTee « Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:02 am
Replies: 17
by Bigzmey » Tue Dec 28, 2021 12:04 am

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12/26/2021

Location: home, Bortle 6.0. Equipment: Orion Little Giant II 15x70 binoculars, free hand.

After week of clouds the sky cleared up...

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Hi alain31 you are a little bit late to the show on this event. It occurred in 2021. But I'm sure Bigzmey very much appreciates your comments.

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:02 am
Morning session at Anza with Space X Falcon 9 launch.

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:18 pm
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by Bigzmey » Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:28 am

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10/21/2023

Location: Anza desert site, Bortle 4.0.

Equipment: Celestron 9.25” Edge HD SCT on SkyTee 2 manual AltAz mount.

EPs:
Pentax XW 10mm, 70...

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Thanks Mark!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Oct 29, 2023 6:18 pm
International Observe The Moon Night Anyone?

Last post by helicon « Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:40 am
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by Unitron48 » Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:28 pm

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NASA declares an International Observe the Moon (IOTM) night every year. Per NASA, International Observe the Moon Night occurs annually in September...

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You gave it a truly commendable effort Dave! Sorry things didn't work out for you. I had no idea it was IOTM either. I usually spend most of my time...

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Last post by helicon
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:40 am
SBAU campout

Last post by SkyHiker « Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:01 pm
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by SkyHiker » Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:52 pm

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I just got back from the campout by lake Cachuma by our club the SBAU (SB Astronomical Unit). I arrived on Friday afternoon and found a backward...

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A very nice report, thanks.
Good to read there is no cone error.
Congratulations on the VROD!

Actually there is a slight cone error due to the...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:01 pm
Observing Report for 18 October 2023 - a simple galaxy hunt

Last post by kt4hx « Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:33 am
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by kt4hx » Sat Oct 21, 2023 3:03 pm

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I made a quick (one night) trip over to our dark site house to take care of a couple of chores related to our well-water system there. It had been a...

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Congratulations on the VROD!
You went as deep as 14.6, amazing!
As always a very nice report!

Thank you John, much appreciated.

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Last post by kt4hx
Tue Oct 24, 2023 11:33 am

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