The sky was poor. But the public seemed to have a good time anyway. That's what made it a good star party. Thanks for organizing it. -ad ... [Non-text portions...
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LeighU
clutchwasher
Jul 24, 2011 3:05 pm
hi i just joined the group, and wanted to introduce myself. I am slowly ramping up and am using a Celestron GT8. Still have a lot to learn, but i managed to...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jul 24, 2011 4:27 pm
Hi Leigh. Welcome to OAFs. How dark is Val De Monts? -ad ... -- attilla danko, danko@..., http://cleardarksky.com/csk [Non-text portions of this message...
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LeighU
clutchwasher
Jul 26, 2011 3:11 pm
Thanks for the welcome For a novice, the sky was pleasingly dark, especially into the north. I had a limited view since there is a mountain cliff and trees...
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bruce
bsharding...
Jul 26, 2011 8:06 pm
I'm not sure if anyone is interested in this so I'll only forward this one. I get this once a month. If you like it I can have it forwarded to you...
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Joe
joe1silverman
Jul 28, 2011 7:26 pm
There is a group from Ottawa going to Nirvana this Friday. Some are staying for 4 days if the weather holds. It is a site opened to all astronomers. It is in...
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tesseract_graeme
tesseract_gr...
Jul 28, 2011 8:55 pm
I'm planning to head down on Saturday Afternoon (need Saturday to prep for the trip) if anyone wants to convoy/ride. Not sure how long I will stay, again...
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Bruce
bsharding...
Jul 28, 2011 9:49 pm
... You can all so see my pictures from last fall at Nirvana here: http://faintfuzzies.ca/v/hobbies/astro/nirvana_fall_2010 If anyone is interested. I'll be...
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LeighU
clutchwasher
Jul 29, 2011 3:09 am
that looks fantastic...
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Mike Moghadam
moghadam...
Jul 29, 2011 4:01 am
Folks, I'm interested in going to Nirvana this weekend, I've never been there. I'm not much of a camper so can someone tell me what kind of facilities exist in...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jul 29, 2011 4:12 am
Nivana has is a 0.5km x 2km empty field. It has mosquitoes. And literally nothing else. No water, no power, no toilet facilities, no cellphone coverage, no...
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Tony Peterson
rockeyecandy
Jul 29, 2011 4:13 am
I sometimes stay at the Swiss Inn just north of Nirvana, in Denbigh. Rooms are relatively inexpensive and if you plan to stay for more than one night you will...
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Sanjeev
sivarulrasa
Jul 29, 2011 4:32 am
Hi Mike, I'm planning to go Friday night and Sat nights. I don't go there alone, always in a small group. I sometimes setup a tent, otherwise I put a camping...
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Pierre
meteorshowersca
Jul 29, 2011 4:57 am
... and toilet paper :) - Pierre...
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Eric Le May
eric_lemay88
Jul 29, 2011 5:28 am
Mike, i'll be bringing a generator, and a coleman stove/grill. You are welcome to use both. I'll need to run the generator during the day to recharge my...
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Eric Le May
eric_lemay88
Jul 29, 2011 5:30 am
Ya don't forget the TP. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jul 29, 2011 5:52 am
Teeple hill is private. A very long time ago Glenn Ledrew looked up the owner and got permission for Ottawa rasc members to observe there. But I really doubt...
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Ed Morawski
codesmith1
Jul 29, 2011 12:34 pm
I'll be heading out there, too, at least for Saturday night. I might be able to stay for Sunday night, too, but I'm not sure yet. See you all there! Ed...
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Pierre
meteorshowersca
Jul 29, 2011 2:19 pm
Hi Ed, At the moment, the model forecasts are giving the best odds for tonight (clearing by 8-9PM) and Saturday night (a few residual clouds possible after...
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Ed Morawski
codesmith1
Jul 29, 2011 4:52 pm
Thanks, Pierre, for the weather update. Your expertise in this area is always welcome! I guess I won't plan (much) for Sunday evening. Unfortunately I can't ...
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Mike Moghadam
moghadam...
Jul 29, 2011 10:25 pm
Thanks everyone. I'll come for Sat night. Graeme, I'm planning to leave around 2pm. Let me know if you want to drive together (two cars). Mike ... [Non-text...
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Robert Alexander
countstar16
Jul 30, 2011 3:03 pm
My CSC is showing a particularly nice forecast for tonight. http://cleardarksky.com/c/TrnqObONkey.html?1 Just might have to get set-up in my back yard and...
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Tony Peterson
rockeyecandy
Jul 30, 2011 3:10 pm
Anyone, how was Nirvana on Saturday night? I was on a hilltop not far from Foymount and had a lot of condensation, although I was above the fog. There were so...
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Tony Peterson
rockeyecandy
Jul 30, 2011 3:15 pm
excuse me, I meant FRIDAY night! ... From: "Tony Peterson" <tpeterso@...> To: <OAFs@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 11:06 AM Subject:...
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Sanjeev
sivarulrasa
Jul 30, 2011 4:47 pm
Wind storm around 11pm on Friday at Nirvana but thankfully no rain. Nice clear skies after midnight. Five of us there. Will be back there tonight ( saturday )....
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Attilla Danko
attilladanko
Jul 30, 2011 7:05 pm
... Excellent idea. I'll put in on my todo list....
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InQ
inqlaing
Jul 30, 2011 11:40 pm
... right after slaying the dragon. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Bruce
bsharding...
Jul 31, 2011 2:02 pm
Just got back from a night at Nirvana. Sky conditions where very good, better thay the CSAC predicted. There where 12 of us last night. I think a bunch of...
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Rr
cometwatch_4
Jul 31, 2011 7:04 pm
Hello Oafs, I hope you had a good viewing at Nirvana or wherever you may have been. It sure was clear. It was best in the early evening - by 4 am the seeing...
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Rr
cometwatch_4
Jul 31, 2011 8:01 pm
Hello Oafs, Here is another milky way: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/OAFs/files/Astrophotos/Rolf/mway2.jpg The tree is present 4 times because this is 4 x...
