Friday evening was good, here, and the moons of Jupiter transited, were occluded, were eclipsed, and dragged a shadow across the planet, 7 events in all...
Got a question for ya all, Anyone here deep into astrophotography? If so, I'm assuming you have a hydrogen alpha filter for your photography stuff yes? Can you...
The Minnesota Astronomical Society maintains observatories and equipment at four locations around the state. One, called Cherry Grove, is south of Cannon...
I am selling my 8” LX200GPS. It has served me well since 2004 and I am replacing it with a 12” LX of the same vintage. This ’scope has the UHTC coatings....
If anyone is interested in an alternative to the yahoo group, take a look at http://www.meetup.com/. It's goal is promoting face-to-face meetups but it has...
It may have been.. I decided to take a trip to the field, and was treated to (what I believe) is the best night of the year so far for clarity and steadiness....
Hi gang, According to Astro Planner, tonight (Friday) the Moon is at about 50% and rises at 11:50pm. It rises a half hour later Saturday night. Although we...
Regarding the Coulee Region Modelers flying field: It is important to me to stress that the flying field is private property and we should treat it that way....
Here is waht I have in mind for meeting dates. They are all the 1st Wednesdays of the month. Any problems with them? Sep 3 Oct 1, Nov 5 Dec 3 (Christmas...
A visit to Luther College to observe may interest some. Go to http://astronomy.luther.edu/public_observing.htm for information. The distance from La Crescent...
Hey gang, Friday night the Moon will be at about 65 percent but it sets at around 12:30pm. With the weather the way it's been, you gotta take the chance when...
Craig and I were at the flying field Saturday night. I didn't think the seeing was as good as Friday night. Jupiter, for instance, never really showed any...
Thought I'd start a new topic in case the "Saturday Morning" frightens some people away! Looks like Craig, Phil, and I will be there tonight, between 7 and...
It's a bit hard to tell yet, but who's open for which days this weekend? I'm off Friday and Monday (Whoo Hoo!!). If no-one wants to go to the field, I'll...
The Kickapoo Valley Reserve observing event for tonight has been cancelled due to very uncertain weather. It may be rescheduled for sometime around August. ...
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...
Dear Astronomy Enthusiast, We are contacting you because you are listed in public databases as your astronomy club contact. We are writing to offer an...
Even though it hasn't been ideal, I've managed to get out Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Thursday it was actually clear when I dragged out the Dob for...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Went out last night at about 11:30 and saw the Moon was about to set, so I went in, set my alarm clock for 3:30 and got up and went out. WOW what a sky!! I...
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...
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...
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...
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...
