Weather permitting, we'll have a chance to see a good part of a total luner eclipse Saturday night. You'll need a low view of the eastern horizon as the moon...
Fellow Astronomers, The day's cloudy and snowy weather did not give any indication that this Chicago eclipse would be visible later in the evening, but with ...
Hey Rip Sorry you missed it. We had beautiful weather here. Clouds cleared just in time. Got some pics will post when I can. Shoulder is out agauin this time...
I have a day program request for the following: Blevins Elementary, 25 E. North Street, Eureka MO 63025 5th Grade Elementary Class / 74 students One hour long...
For those who may be interested in getting some eyepiece time, I am planning on heading up to Whiteside tomorrow evening (weather permitting). I should be...
It says that Whiteside is at +39° 10' 6.00", -91° 0' 0.00, from the Dark Sky Clocks website. It looks like you turn left on County Road 210 off hwy 61...
Amy, Take Hwy 61 approximately 15 miles north of Troy, Mo to Hwy Z and turn left. Go into the town of Whiteside and you will see a sign pointing to the White...
For those who are planning on coming to Whiteside tonight to try to observe, I will have a few copies of the Messier Objects listed in Marathon order for you...
I placed an aerial map of the Whiteside location in the LINKS section. This is what I think to be correct from Cook's description. If it's not right, let me...
The clouds here in western Warren county cleared in time for us to see the last 50 minutes or so of the eclipse. My 5 year old daughter loved it. Travis...
You got it 100% correct Rip. You go down the main road until it is basically a T junction (if you go straight you are driving into restricted area). Make a...
I caught the broadcast of "Made In America" with John Ratzenburger this afternoon on the Travel Channel. I just couldn't help but think "that's Cliffy...
After being prodded by Jim Twellman on providing a report on observing Friday night, here it is. With the skies being clear and other committments on Saturday,...
Greetings: Cook's report summed up Friday night's observing nicely. Jeff was also there with his 10 inch Dob to work on his Messier list. Rita and I made it...
Hey Guys I have to sell one of my scopes so I am putting the 6" F/8 up for sale. Asking $300 for it. Its home made. Mr Wolf from the Adler Planetarium made the...
Robert, I was out this weekend to the Greenville College observatory. We were unexpectedly treated to clear skies and I had some time to use the 10" dob you...
... were ... 10" ... Jamie, I'm glad to hear that they are enjoying the Scope. You might have then to check out the mirro clamps. They might be too tight. I...
Francis Park Stargazing * Wednesday, March 21, 2007 * 7-10PM Greetings Astronomers: You are invited for a group observing session and outreach at Francis Park...
See you around 7 Bill ... Francis Park (in St. Louis Hills near Ted Drewes) on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 7-10 PM, weather permitting. Anyone interested is...
Francis Park Stargazing Report – Mar. 21, 2007 By Bill Breeden Mild Temperatures, a Few Clouds, a Smiling Moon, and a Great Spring Equinox March winds blew...
Bill, As usual, you painted the sky for us in words. Thanks for your description of the different telecopes in use and what you saw. I have an 8-inch...
I think Mary speaks for a lot of us. I always enjoy reading your observation reports - it's almost like being there. I've got a great deal of things on my...
Hey Gang Did anyone catch the Moon and Saturn last night. I was out taking pics with my camera using a 600mm lenz and was suprized at what I saw. Not any...
Some of you may have received the email below about a national night of sidewalk astronomy. I think it'd be a good idea for as many of us to get out on this...