[LVAS] Observing Last Night

[Fred Rayworth]

Rob,

 

I didn't go out to Redstone because nobody else responded yesterday when I asked.

 

I'm quite surprised you even saw the sky over there as the storms looked like they were right on top of you. I'm glad you had such a good turnout.

 

I'll see you at Cathedral Gorge and hope we have better luck there this time.

 

Fred


 
> Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:47:37 -0700
> From: scopegeek at gmail.com
> To: lvas at lvlug.org
> Subject: [LVAS] Observing Last Night
> 
> Did anyone make it out to Redstone or elsewhere last night? Or did you 
> decide early to give it up?
> 
> We had about 200 people at Red Rock last night. The Ranger lost count 
> at 85 in the standing room only presentation. We did fight partially 
> cloudy skies until we were almost completely overcast after 9:00. And 
> then wouldn't you know it; as soon as the last piece of equipment was 
> back in the Expedition, the sky mostly cleared, but there were other 
> clouds building and moving in.
> 
> The public got to see a good number of celestial objects though. I was 
> able to show them M2, M16, M17, M27, M51, M82, and M101 before the 
> clouds closed us out. So with what other members were showing them, I 
> know they got a good mix of objects to view. Overall, a good night with 
> the public. Thanks to the 12 or so members that came out with their 
> scopes to help. I know I would leave someone out if I tried to name 
> everyone, but thanks again.
> 
> Take care, hope to see you at Cathedral Gorge next weekend.
> 
> Rob
> 
> 

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