[LVAS] Observing Last Night?

[Rob Lambert]

Just checked out my equipment to get ready for tonight at the Valley  
of Fire. Should have a good night.

Orion normally posts credits for the photos.

Rob

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On Feb 13, 2010, at 7:59, roger ivester <drivester at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> All,
>
> Just curious...any observing from Nevada last night, or Death Valley?
>
> I have been very concerned about observing the February "Observer  
> Challenge" objects, NGC-2903 and the M-105 group. Our weather has  
> left something to be desired as of late. I have a lot of sketches  
> and notes on the M-105 group, but am anxious to go back for new  
> notes and another sketch. My notes are very sparse on NGC-2903 and I  
> do not have a sketch.
>
> We got a small snow yesterday afternoon and last night (see  
> attachments). I measured 3.5 inches or possibly a bit more. The  
> forecast is suppose to be good tonight for the foothills of western  
> North Carolina. Clear skies, but temp's near 20°. Due to the locatio 
> n of the objects I will not begin until 10:00 (EST) or possibly late 
> r. I always like to observe the objects as close to the meridian as  
> possible.
>
> I am going to clean the snow off of my deck, as the ground is really  
> soggy. It is pretty amazing that I can not only observe from this  
> well built sun deck, but can even use high magnification. I am  
> always seated, so I create no vibration.
>
> There is a lot of contrast loss with snow on the ground, especially  
> if you are observing from a moderately light polluted area, such as  
> by backyard. I have unsheided streetlights in very close proximity.
>
> If anyone has looked through the latest Orion catalog (# 103 Spring)  
> it has an excellent picture of the Nebula Complex in Monoceros - NGC  
> 2264. It was taken with a scope like that of James Dire. I wondered  
> if he took the image?
>
> Roger
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>     The moon and stars to govern the night.....   Psalm 136:9
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