[LVAS] Observing Report

[Robert Lambert]

I was testing my internet connection to my telescope last night.  The weather was quite warm, in the 50s at the start, but I had high clouds that kept me from doing any real observing.  I could see the Christmas Tree Cluster, but that was it.  

My remote capability worked, so I hope to test it from the CSN Planetarium today and do a proof of concept demonstration tomorrow night during out club meeting.  Doesn't look like I will get out for any real observing until our Death Valley outing on MLK holiday weekend.

Talk at you later.

Rob

On Jan 6, 2010, at 6:18 AM, roger ivester wrote:

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> I went out last night and was able to get a nice sketch of the Chrsitmas Tree, and attempted the Cone. Using a nebula filter I could only imagine seeing a hint of nebulousity around the 4.5 magnitude 15 Monocerotis. However it should be noted that my backyard is not a dark site and my contrast on faint nebulae such as this is very lacking with my f/4.5 scope if the sky is not very dark. I feel that with a better site the faint nebulosity would come to life, but am doubtful that the cone would be visible in a 10-inch scope. . 
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> I am planning on going back out tonight for another view. Be sure to observe "Hubbles Variable nebula (ngc-2261) which has always been a favorite of mine. It is so close to the Christmas Tree. 
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> It was 19° during my observing session. I was dressed for the occasion and did not at one time get cold. One good thing was that it was very calm...no breeze at all.
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>     The moon and stars to govern the night.....   Psalm 136:9
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