Southern Maine Astronomers is a non-profit organization dedicated to public outreach, awareness and education in the area of astronomy. We also provide access to advanced astronomical equipment and mentoring to students and the public who are interested in astronomy. We hold periodic public star parties where naked eye viewing and telescopic viewing will take place, with the support of trained volunteers.
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Hello group - only one day of imaging in the last 5 weeks! Ugh. But, as Paul pointed out the last day was a good one. This is M27 taken with a 5nm Hydrogen
It was fantastic! George and I were imaging all night and often saw finished images with stars at or below 2 arc-seconds! that is at least twice as good as we
I finally made it out and got some viewing in. I have to say it was fantastic for a change. No turbulence and clarity was unbelievable. Thanks for the heads
Thanks for the info, Paul. I'll chase the ducks off the "lawn" (field/pond) and set up for some "rare" viewing, both solar and nocturnal. Ron From: Paul
Hell all I am also looking forward to some clearing. As soon as I finished the observatory roll off roof the rains started and it rained and it rained. I was