Sorry I missed this until Monday! Most folks have recommended sites that are in State Parks, which are going to have restrictions and time limits etc. Bill...
Hi All, Just a reminder about Saturday night Astronomy Night at the Hands-On Science Center in Tullahoma. The time is scheduled from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM because...
Hi Folks, The moon will occult the bright star Antares tonight at approx 9:00pm http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/47057237.html ...
Herbert, I'll have to miss tonight. I just got back from my kayaking adventure and I just don't have it in me for tonight. Sorry, hope you have a good turn out...
I don't really have a good place, so that's why I'm asking. Looking to join someone in a relatively dark place (if the weather is halfway decent). I have...
I almost bought and ETX 125 six years ago for my first scope, but ended up getting the Meade LXD75 10" SN. I do most of my observing now with my 80mm f9.4...
Are either or both of those Trace sites ok to use for a small gathering? I was under the impression that you had to have a permit or permission slip from the...
That's great! Maybe more people will chime in later. I guess we need to come up with an exact location. Travis ________________________________ From:...
I have heard that too, but I have observed at Water Valley on several occasions without any incident. Infact, I treated a few park rangers to some views...
I just called the Natchez Trace Park Office and there is no problem with us setting up on the Trace. Here is a list items to note: 1. If it is posted that...
Where is the water Valley overlook? I would be coming from Lawrenceburg. Jay Dewberry 13" Coulter Dob ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Travis WVO would be fine And if someone could help me with my cg5 GT I will be foreverthankful Pat **************Dell Inspiron 15: Now starting at $349 ...
Cool, this is excellent news. I will beginning planning for meeting you there tomorrow night. Should we have a weather based go/no-go plan? I'd be open...
Jay it is north of columbia about 19 miles If you are coming from the south it will be on your right I cant remember the mile # but it is clearly marked Pat ...
Jay, I would say the easiest directions would be just to head West on highway 64 from Lawrenceburg. You will run directly into the Natchez Trace Parkway. Head...
I guess, we could keep the communication line open on this post just in case someone is planning to come who has not responded to these posts. I will email my...
Jay, I should of said it is on your right, NOT LEFT. It is on the left for me as I am always coming from the North. Travis ________________________________ ...
Pat, I will be bringing my ASGT. However, I will not be using goto. I have a motor/encoder problem on my DEC motor, so I removed it and added a flexable...
Coming from Lawrenceburg it probably would be best to take Hwy 43 to Hwy 50 to the Trace. Turn right (toward Nashville) on the Trace and go a few miles until...
I guess I will stay home and stay cool tonight. It is too hot and muggy and hazy for me to travel that far. We may have to wait till fall to get a good night. ...
It was a go, but the clouds stayed around and it looked like it was going to get worse. We did manage to see a few objects before we left. There were six of...