I'll go if it's not cloudy! The fact that they're predicting rain is possibly a good sign, since I think they're right less than half the time! Mike R. ... ...
Well, after last night, with the weather and all, I watched closely as the clouds disappeared at sunset and decided to go back up to the field. I brought the...
Well, it's upon us now. THIS coming Friday is the MVC observing event at St. Joseph's Ridge. Please advise if you will be able to make this one. The site is...
I can come. I will have a ETX-90 with RA drive. I claim the moon for the night. I think 8:30 would be early enough since it won't be dark until 9:00. I won't...
I'm in. Mike R. ... From: StarGazer <star_gazer_20022002@...> Subject: [laxastro] Friday Night May 9th.. MVC observing To: laxastro@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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In case you hadn't looked out, it's pretty clear, so observing is ON! See Phil's previous message to get directions. Mike R....
Due to poor weather (again), events for today and tonight have been canceled. However, we did have very successful night at the Villa St. Joseph at St Joseph...
Got out Monday night, mostly to play around with the f6.3 focal reducer on the CPC800 (8 inch Schmidt Cassegrain). The half moon was up early so I decided to...
I'd be willing to go up there with my 10" dob (I like having people with guided scopes, and more sky knowledge, around to get a better set of things to look...
As of about 4:00p on Friday I can't commit yet due to family matters. It looks like we may have a gap tonight and it's hard to tell about tomorrow...
AS of 7:45 skies not looking too promising.I beleive I'll stay home and if things improve later, just go out by my house. Maybe tomorrow night for the field. ...
I went out late... around 11 and it was good naked eye viewing but horrible under the scope. I'm going have to redo the slider parts of the scope as they must...
Okay, I won't say 'I told you so' (oops, I just did!). ;-) I may have a solution for you but in the meantime, don't destroy anything (inside...
Although I had to get up early the next day, I did get out for a few hours of observing Sunday night. I went out at 10:00 and setup my scope. It seemed like...
We are attempting to get a Star Party set up for Saturday night, June 28th at KVR. We have been asked to start well before dark as they would like to have this...
Craig, I'd love to come but I'll be gone. However, I did put a bunch of star wheels together that were supposed to be used when weather canceled us last time....
Craig, I will check to see if I have anything thing else going that night and get back to you. Jon Dannehy ... From: StarGazer <star_gazer_20022002@...> ...
I should be able to make it. Please send a reminder once we're closer though! Mike R. ... From: StarGazer <star_gazer_20022002@...> Subject: [laxastro]...
Starry Messenger JUNE 2008 "O, swear not by the moon, the fickle moon, the inconstant moon, that monthly changes in her circle orb, Lest that thy love prove ...
Hey gang, it's clear! Unfortunately, it's probably too windy for the flying field, so I'll be in the back yard tucked in the corner of the house and garage....
Well, it's not terrible seeing; probably about average. There is almost no wind now. Mosquito repellant is NOT optional! The milk jug washer...
Friday night I had fun once again surfing the Messier objects near the Big Dipper. Easily got M108, M97 (Owl nebula), M109, M51 (Whirlpool galaxy), M101, and...
Anyone interested in meeting at the Timbers Food Court in Onalaska for a cup of coffe and piece of pie Wednesday the 18th? It's full moon and will probably be...