Welcome to new member Camille who is from my neck of the woods in Cartersville. We're glad you found us and would love to have you join us at out next group...
Hi. I am new to the group. My knowledge in astronomy is pretty limited so I would like to learn more and learn to use my telescope better. I also would like to...
Welcome to the group, Camille. Don't be afraid to post any questions you have about anything. We are one big family, I think. What kind of telescope do you...
The Zodiacal Light. Late February (northern hemisphere) is the best time of the year to look for the zodiacal light (caused by sunlight reflected off meteoric...
Have you ever seen it Isaiah? I haven't, but then, I've never had a good view of the western horizon. Like the Aurora Borealis, it's one of those things I...
Thought y'all might enjoy reading this one. Saturn at opposition Magnificent Saturn appears at its best for the year during February. Opposition occurs...
Hello, I just signed on and would like to introduce myself. My name is Kevin, I live in Gray, Georgia. I am a member of the Middle Georgia Astronomical...
Hi guys, This is Ben and I've been a member for about a year or so but it's been a while since I've posted here. I hope you are all doing well and got lots of...
Hi Ben, I remember you...down from around Cedartown, right? Glad to see you again! Bev ... -- Bevanron of EarthNSky Farm Sleep well tonight, for somewhere...
No Bev I have never seen the Zodiacal Light. I hope to see it this month. Isaiah Short If you want me to I can put a picture of the Zodiacal Light up on my ...
Hey Bev I have a question. I am going camping this weekend and I was planning on taking my telescope. Do you think the cold weather would damage my scope in...
Hey Isaiah, Cold weather will not hurt your scope. We've been out in the pasture when it was in the twenties and it didn't hurt our scopes at all. Hope you...
Hi Isaiah, Ron is exactly right. Scopes are designed for cold clear nights. Just remember to either take your scope into your tent or cover it when you are...
Yes, your scope will be fine. My scope has frosted over plenty of times while observing. Just make sure its good and dry before packing it away. I just leave...
The Middle Georgia Astronomical Society is having a mini star party. This party will be a christening of a new observatory along with the messier marathon on...
http://www.coasttocoastam.com/gen/page1878.html?theme=light Good first shot of Iridium flares! -- EarthNSky Farm Somewhere in the ocean's depths, MY son is...
Hi everyone I am back from my camping trip. There were very dark skies. I saw Venus, many constellations, and Saturn. I even saw three satellites, and three...
That's great Isaiah, and we are glad you had a good time. Where did you camp that had such great dark skies? If you go to the NWGAA.org site, you can click on...
... LOL...you do realize, Isaiah, that you were just on the other side of the ridge from us, right? Sidney Dew is only about a mile away, or less, by air....
Well, as usual, it looks like the weather is conspiring against us for Saturday, but I was thinking we can change it to Friday (tomorrow) night instead. Ava...
Bev - you and Ron are ever gracious. I'm afraid you won't see me until May. The graduate courses I'm taking this semester are kicking my butt all over the...
