I "discovered" Dave Jurasevich's website this morning thanks to a posting by Paul Alsing. I found Dave's notes on observing sites particularly interesting. He...
Hi Paul S, I've uploaded a Google Earth placemark for a spot in the Laguna's I've used several times in the past, on Pine Creek Road. Traffic on the road is...
The Knoll is a bit tight as far as multip Setups go and I hear the road in is well torn up but I haven't been up in a couple of years. Dusty as all get out... ...
This weekend looks like we should have good viewing conditions. We are a few days away from the start of the 2007 Explore the Stars Program. May 18/19 2007 ...
Hi, I have been into astronomy for less than a year. I have a 90mm Meade DS-90 refractor which I am using in a dark spot in my Point Loma back yard. A 6.7mm...
Hi Al, Although in theory your 90mm refractor should be able to split 12 Lyncis, it's getting pretty close to the venerable Dawes' limit, which would be 1.2 ...
I think you are running into several problems. The limit of your scope because of size Your scope is not an APO so its unfiltered resolving power is reduced. ...
... In my experience, a good achromat will split doubles just fine. I had a Vixen-made, Celestron C-80 that was quite a champ at splitting doubles. Castor and...
Thanks to Bob and Paul for their interesting comments. I do hope to get one more shorter focal length eyepiece to see if power is a factor. I would not say...
We had near ideal conditions last night. The temps dropped rapidly into the mid 40's with very good seeing and no wind. (very good imaging conditions before...
Great night out at LBV- light winds died after 11 to calm and seeing was very good all night. It was 68 degrees when I hit the hay at a bit after 3. Light...
TACos, I am trying to decide between imaging at home in Escondido or up at Palomar. The key factor is the likelihood of getting fogged in by the marine layer....
To answer my own question, it turned out to be fine here in Esco last night until 12 midnight, when the marine layer came in swiftly and with a vengeance. I...
Of course we at RTMC could not take advantage of the marine layer's vengence as the moon pretty much did its 'thing' regardless of man's desire for lower...
Our guests didn't leave until 2:00 pm- too late then. I missed you guys as well and would have enjoyed the partying. Glad you had / are having fun. :-( Paul...
Yes, you could win a fabulous astro-prize at Shingletown Star Party 2007, which takes place from July 9-16, 30 miles east of Redding, California! You could win...
This weekend looks like we should have good viewing conditions. We still have lots of space left for volunteers. We are a few days away from the June 2007...
I am not a very good graphic person but if someone takes an outline of the peak, the state flag with a bear and star on it, and URSA Minor, I would think...
Hi Jeff, Photoshop makes doing artwork pretty easy. I think even stick figures could convey the fun of a star party! See you next month... Mark ... of the...
I have posted an image of the Eagle Nebula in our group files section on Yahoo Groups. Direct link: http://tinyurl.com/23nwg6 Mt Laguna Report ... I took my...
I am thinking of going out this weekend to Palomar or the Laguna's. LBV is too warm for me (and my camera). Anyone have any plans? Bob [Non-text portions of...
Hi Bob, I was in LBV last weekend and it could not have been more pleasant. Of course, I didn't get there until about 5 PM and left the next morning at about...
Paul, How was the seeing? Bob _____ From: TAC_South@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TAC_South@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Alsing Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007...
Bob, The seeing was better than average for LBV and the transparency was very good. I never expect great seeing out there and am always pleased when it is as...
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