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Astrospheric's Smoke prediction looks like it MAY clear up here Thursday/Friday - I am hopeful as it is supposed to be clear Friday night.
Guess we will see.
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KingNothing13 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:18 pm Yucky.
Astrospheric's Smoke prediction looks like it MAY clear up here Thursday/Friday - I am hopeful as it is supposed to be clear Friday night.
Guess we will see.
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Eh, looks like it is going to stay to the south. Hopefully those forecasts hold.bobharmony wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:24 pmKingNothing13 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:18 pm Yucky.
Astrospheric's Smoke prediction looks like it MAY clear up here Thursday/Friday - I am hopeful as it is supposed to be clear Friday night.
Guess we will see.Ha , just in time for whatever Sally remnants arrive!
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Wow, its been since July since you’re been out! That’s terrible. I sure hope that you get some relief soon.
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How did you make it through Sally Jim? I know you had to board everything up.
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Came out very well because the storm kept moving East of the projection. We really didn’t get much at all.
My son lives in Pensacola Florida. They got hit pretty hard. Lots of damage and a really big amount of flooding. Some locations got over 20” of rain.
I’m getting too old for this! Lots of stress. We were super fortunate.
I guess everywhere has some sort of weather/ fire issues. Good luck to you sir.
Thanks for asking!
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Today my Optolong L-Enhance filter just got here and I need to try my OnStep controller for real, too. OnStep comes first let's see how the fog plays out tonight.
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I have to say that the skies are almost normal here - and it is not cloudy - may have a chance at legitimate observing tonight. Good to hear Henk.SkyHiker wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:44 pm We have a nearly crystal clear sky down here, for a change. I hope it stays away, well maybe it circles around the globe and comes back from the other side, there is enough in the air. Last night and the night before I was just able to see the 3 bright stars, not sure if the rest was fog or smoke.
Today my Optolong L-Enhance filter just got here and I need to try my OnStep controller for real, too. OnStep comes first let's see how the fog plays out tonight.
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Great news Jim! I was quite worried. Now lots of folks are talking about leaving California and moving to Washington. But they are awash in smoke as well. Maybe the best thing is to relocate to rural Nevada, not very much fuel for the fires. Because of Covid rental rates are dropping in the Bay Area for the first time in 30 years, which is making my 25 year old nephew very happy. Lots of change in the future is the only certainty!Juno16 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:20 pmCame out very well because the storm kept moving East of the projection. We really didn’t get much at all.
My son lives in Pensacola Florida. They got hit pretty hard. Lots of damage and a really big amount of flooding. Some locations got over 20” of rain.
I’m getting too old for this! Lots of stress. We were super fortunate.
I guess everywhere has some sort of weather/ fire issues. Good luck to you sir.
Thanks for asking!
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Hope to be observing again starting this weekend...
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