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Saturn's Moons

Last post by John Baars « Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:43 pm
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by jrkirkham » Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:12 pm

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I was able to get out for a few moments last night. I've been taking a daylight look at Venus once a week to see it go through its phases. I stayed...

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Congratulations on the VROD!
I did see five Moons of Saturn in the past, but nowadays only Titan and one or two others when I am lucky. Nothing wrong...

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Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:43 pm
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Last post by Makuser « Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:50 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sat Nov 20, 2021 2:40 am

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Date: 11/19/2021
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Dietrich, Idaho
Telescope: 80mm refractor
Eyepiece: 21mm zoom
Camera: IPhone 11 (Nightcap app.)

So, in case...

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Hi Jared. I have the same problem here. I was counting on viewing the the lunar eclipse too but missed it because of our weather and skies here. I...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:50 pm
Verdict: My Warm Room is Warm

Last post by John Baars « Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:50 pm
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by jrkirkham » Fri Nov 19, 2021 3:28 pm

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Last winter was chilly. Who am I kidding? Last winter was cold! I decided to insulate my warm room (a.k.a. small garden shed) this summer. I added...

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Congratulations on the VROD!

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Last post by John Baars
Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:50 pm
Lunar eclipse November 18-19 2021

Last post by jrkirkham « Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:27 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:55 pm
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Heads up for the partial lunar eclipse this week. This will be almost as good as total with 97% of Moon covered by Earth shadow....

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Nice captures.

Here is a shot from a slightly different perspective.
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Sat Nov 20, 2021 3:27 pm
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Last post by Jnicholes « Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:59 pm
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by Jnicholes » Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:28 am

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Time: 6:00 PM
Date: 11/17/2021
Telescope: 80mm refractor
Eyepiece: 21mm zoom
Camera: Iphone 11 (Nightcap app)
Location: Dietrich, Idaho

Tested my...

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Hi guys,

Unfortunately, last night did not work out. Major storm rolled in.

I’m not complaining, because we are in a drought situation and we need...

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Last post by Jnicholes
Fri Nov 19, 2021 4:59 pm
Riches of the winter sky

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:56 pm
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by Bigzmey » Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:02 am

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11/12/21

Location: Anza desert site, Bortle 3.5
Equipment: Celestron 9.25” Edge HD SCT F10 and Celestron 150ST achro F5 on SW SkyTee 2 manual AltAz...

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Great report!
2/3 consists of open clusters. Has the Universe ran out of galaxies for your SCT or have you changed your interest?
Thanks for sharing...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:56 pm
Winter Octagon and Leonid(s)

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:19 pm
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by Unitron48 » Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:51 am

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In spite of the almost Full Moon and scattered cloud cover, I ventured out at 3 am this morning to check out the Leonid Meteor shower. You know I...

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Considering conditions I would call it a success Dave. I saw a few meteors last Saturday morning while observing at the desert. One was bright with...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:19 pm
iOptron 150mm Mak first light

Last post by messier 111 « Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:05 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:39 am

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11/14/2021

Location: home, Bortle 6.0
Equipment: iOptron 150mm Mak and Stelarvue 102ED on iOptron AZMP, EPs: TV Delites set, Baader Aspheric 36mm,...

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this is so much fun to read ,when a member has a new piece of equipment, really happy for you , thx.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:05 pm
Short Visual Report - Yes, A Visual Report!

Last post by Juno16 « Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:51 pm
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by Juno16 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:07 pm

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I love imaging. From my Bortle 7 skies, I tweak out images that make me happy.

Imaging is very challenging and has many variables. That’s what...

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Thanks M111 messier 111 , John John Baars , Juha turboscrew , Marshall Makuser , and Bigz Bigzmey !!!

It is nice to jump over here with you...

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:51 pm
Oops!

Last post by John Baars « Tue Nov 16, 2021 3:42 pm
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by jrkirkham » Mon Nov 15, 2021 1:26 pm

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Nine years ago I took a 90mm mak-cass and snapped a picture of the moon every night for a one month lunar cycle. I didn't know how to stack frames...

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I like it!
It shows we all are in a learning process.
I can't find anything you should be ashamed of.
Applause for your sportsmanship! :Clap:
To...

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Last post by John Baars
Tue Nov 16, 2021 3:42 pm
Short and sweet!

Last post by Makuser « Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:31 pm
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by Unitron48 » Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:14 am

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We had our 9 year old grandson over tonight for a sleepover with Papa and Mimi. He has always been interested...at least mildly...in my telescopes...

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Hi Dave. A very nice report of your observing session with your grandson. He got to see a lot of fun targets and I hope that he gets the astronomy...

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Last post by Makuser
Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:31 pm
Report 008

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:34 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:39 am

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Date: 11/13/2021
Time: 10:00 PM
Telescope: 80mm refractor, 900mm focal length.
Eyepiece: 25mm zoom
Objects viewed: 1
Photos taken: 1
Camera: Iphone...

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Nice capture! Glad to see you back.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:34 pm
Aquarius Doubles

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:34 pm
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by Bigzmey » Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:23 am

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11/5/2021

Location: home, Bortle 6.0
Equipment: Stelarvue 102ED on SW AZGti mount, TV Delites set.

Altair Astro Positive Lock 2” Prism test.

I...

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Thanks Mark and Dave!

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:34 pm
Observing Report for 07 November 2021 - good to be back in action!

Last post by kt4hx « Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:46 pm
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by kt4hx » Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:59 am
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The wife and I decided to head over to the dark site house for a couple of nights since conditions were looking reasonable. Plus with the moon just...

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I did forget to mention that as I was trying to locate one of the Sculptor galaxies, a very faint meteor zipped through the field of view. Then a...
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Last post by kt4hx
Fri Nov 12, 2021 5:46 pm
No Lights, but Great Serenade

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:52 pm
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by jrkirkham » Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:50 pm

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I took my brother and sister-in-law out to the observatory on Saturday night. She wanted to see the Northern Lights. She saw reports on the Internet...

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Coyotes are the best! I really enjoy listening to them while observing. :)

There's a fire station not too far from me, so if they're not singing...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:52 pm
Caroline's Rose Cluster, easy to find, observable with 10 cm.

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:45 pm
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by John Baars » Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:33 pm

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Caroline's Rose NGC7789.

Discovered by Caroline Herschel, the sister of William Herschel. She used a small refractor or a 4 inch reflector for this....

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I'll have to give it a try with my 120mm from home now that Cass is well up in the evening.

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:45 pm
Outreach - USNA

Last post by kt4hx « Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:08 pm
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by Unitron48 » Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:48 pm

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In the past Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) has supported astronomy outreach at the United States Navy Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD. The...

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Well done Dave, sounds like a wonderful trip. The images are superb. Also, congrats on a well deserved VROD. :)

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Last post by kt4hx
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:08 pm
Observing Report 08 Nov 2021

Last post by Makuser « Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:03 pm
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by jrkirkham » Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:12 pm

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I had a few moments to get out to the observatory yesterday. The main exercise for the evening was to capture the shadow of a moon in transit of...

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Hi Rob. A beautiful Jupiter image from you. Excellent equatorial and temporate zone belting in your capture. And the Europa shadow really stands out....

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Last post by Makuser
Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:03 pm
Some city nights are better than others, deepsky with a 6 inch.

Last post by Makuser « Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:37 pm
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by John Baars » Tue Nov 09, 2021 11:22 am

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Last night I put my 6 inch f/5 refractor outside again. After all the planetary stuff it was time for a turn. Put it outside before the eight o'clock...

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Hello John. A great report using the 150 f/5 refractor with city sky nights. Wow, did you catch a lot of nice celestial jewels on your observing...

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Last post by Makuser
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:37 pm
After Two Months Finally A Trip To My Dark Site

Last post by John Baars « Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:50 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Nov 02, 2021 4:29 am

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Setup my 150mm f/8 refractor, 16x80 ED glass binoculars, and my 7x50 5.7 degree wide angle binoculars. Since I was departing at the beginning of rush...

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Congratulations on the VROD!

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Last post by John Baars
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:50 am
October

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by Baurice » Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:44 pm

October #astronomy report and video:

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Last post by Baurice
Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:44 pm
A Spooky Halloween Observation Report

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:04 pm
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by The Wave Catcher » Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:36 am

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2021-10-31
19:50-21:25

It was Halloween night and though many kids were out trick or treating in my neighborhood, my wife was out of town visiting...

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Nice session Steve and congrats on VROD! Neat experience with EGS.

Sagittarius Star Cloud is huge, 1.6 degree across. To see it as an object rather...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:04 pm
Best Night Sky Events of November 2021

Last post by helicon « Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:29 pm
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by Makuser » Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:51 pm

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Hi all. Here is the latest report from Starry Night Software and Chris Vaughan, at Space.com. It provides information on several interesting...

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Great Marshall - thanks for this!

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Last post by helicon
Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:29 pm
Anticipating a Report 😊

Last post by Bigzmey « Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:32 am
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by John Donne » Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:10 pm
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Bonnie is clearing out her van for me as I type. I will load up the 10 inch Meade and the EQ6 and be on...

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Hi Mark,
Congratulations on the VROD. I have read the followup discussion and I am still not sure I understand your comments about needing fine dry...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:32 am
Clear Nights 27-31 Oct 2021

Last post by John Donne « Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:06 am
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by mikemarotta » Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:03 pm

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The forecast was good. So, I made plans to be out for as long as the weather holds, perhaps through Monday 01 Nov 04:00 hours. We will find out.
My...

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Very nice report Mike.
Congratulations on the VROD.
👍👍👍

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Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:06 am

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