June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
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June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Hi everyone,
What a great event we had a few weeks ago at the May B-SIG observing session!!
We counted about 30 cars, at least 50 people, and perhaps 20 telescopes of all makes and sizes set up for everyone to use and peruse.
We had nagging clouds early in the evening, but the clouds parted by 11pm. The remaining stragglers enjoyed some good views of deep sky objects, Jupiter and Saturn!
I decided to move up the June B-SIG observing session a week to Saturday June 3rd. I did so to get a less dominant Moon in our sky. It will be 71% lit on June 3rd, versus 99% on June 10th. If people stay want to stay late that night, Moonlight will pose less of a problem.
As always, I'll keep an eye on the weather, and will post the Go/No-Go on Thursday late afternoon. If Friday June 2nd looks better, I may have to switch it to that evening. Otherwise, we'll go with Saturday night 6/03, starting at 8pm!!
I hope this change doesn't inconvenience anyone. I hope ya'll can make it!!
P.S. If you're able to -- Bring treats/beverages to share. That was a real hit during the May B-SIG.
Suresh
What a great event we had a few weeks ago at the May B-SIG observing session!!
We counted about 30 cars, at least 50 people, and perhaps 20 telescopes of all makes and sizes set up for everyone to use and peruse.
We had nagging clouds early in the evening, but the clouds parted by 11pm. The remaining stragglers enjoyed some good views of deep sky objects, Jupiter and Saturn!
I decided to move up the June B-SIG observing session a week to Saturday June 3rd. I did so to get a less dominant Moon in our sky. It will be 71% lit on June 3rd, versus 99% on June 10th. If people stay want to stay late that night, Moonlight will pose less of a problem.
As always, I'll keep an eye on the weather, and will post the Go/No-Go on Thursday late afternoon. If Friday June 2nd looks better, I may have to switch it to that evening. Otherwise, we'll go with Saturday night 6/03, starting at 8pm!!
I hope this change doesn't inconvenience anyone. I hope ya'll can make it!!
P.S. If you're able to -- Bring treats/beverages to share. That was a real hit during the May B-SIG.
Suresh
Suresh Sreenivasan
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Thank you Suresh. That date works better for me.
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
I'd like to go.
Where will it be?
Where will it be?
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Hi Adam,
Sorry, all of the B-SIG observing sessions are at the Metcalf Nature Center southeast of St. Paul.
See this link for more information about Metcalf, and how to get there: http://www.mnastro.org/facilities/metcalf/
Suresh
Sorry, all of the B-SIG observing sessions are at the Metcalf Nature Center southeast of St. Paul.
See this link for more information about Metcalf, and how to get there: http://www.mnastro.org/facilities/metcalf/
Suresh
Suresh Sreenivasan
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
I'm in Suresh. See you there!
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Cool!
Suresh Sreenivasan
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Hello everyone,
Based on the most recent weather forecasts, this Saturday night's B-SIG observing session at Metcalf is a GO!!!!
The forecast calls for mostly clear skies, and a low temp of 65F. Sounds perfect...
I'll see everyone there!
Suresh
Based on the most recent weather forecasts, this Saturday night's B-SIG observing session at Metcalf is a GO!!!!
The forecast calls for mostly clear skies, and a low temp of 65F. Sounds perfect...
I'll see everyone there!
Suresh
Suresh Sreenivasan
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
A note: Indian Trail is under some construction. It is hard packed dirt for most of it, with scattered gravel patches. Wasn't too bad last night, plus the grass has been cut but not raked up, looked like it was long in some areas.
_Will the outhouse door be fixed by saturday?
_Will the outhouse door be fixed by saturday?
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MAS President 2023-2024
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AstroSky 14in f/4.9 Truss Dob
Orion StarSeeker IV 150mm GoTo Reflector
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CGO Chairperson
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AstroSky 14in f/4.9 Truss Dob
Orion StarSeeker IV 150mm GoTo Reflector
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Suresh
I found the instruction manual for the 12.5 NGT telescope on-line at JMI and it is not too many pages. There is also a page on collimating.
Did you ever get the printed version?
If you like, I can print them out and bring it to B-SIG Saturday night.
Bernie
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I found the instruction manual for the 12.5 NGT telescope on-line at JMI and it is not too many pages. There is also a page on collimating.
Did you ever get the printed version?
If you like, I can print them out and bring it to B-SIG Saturday night.
Bernie
Fairly new member
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Hi Bernie,
Can you print it out, and also email it to me at sureshks1@msn.com?
That would be awesome...
Thank You!
Suresh
Can you print it out, and also email it to me at sureshks1@msn.com?
That would be awesome...
Thank You!
Suresh
Suresh Sreenivasan
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
B-SIG/FB/Metcalf Comm
Refr: AP 130mm GTX/SW 120mm/Borg 4"/Unitron 150 4"/Jason 2.25”
Dobs: ATM 16"/Orion 12”
Newts: Cave 8" RFT/Criterion RV6/Astroscan 4"/Orion 3.6" TCT
SNs: Meade 6"/Celestron 5.5"
SCTs: Celestron 9.25"/8”/B&L Criterion 4”
Maks: SW 7"/Quantum 4"/Meade 3.5” ETX
Cass: Vixen 8” VISAC/Simmons 4.5"
RC: MallinCam 10"
Sol: Lunt 80mm DS/PST
Bino: Vixen 12x80/Nikon 10x50
Mounts: CGX/EQ6r-Pro/AVX/GDPX/Porta II
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Re: June B-SIG - DATE CHANGE -- 8pm Saturday June 3rd
Found this at Metcalf just now while walking around. It's hard to know where I found it since I got there after dark and don't know where everyone set up. It was by Brandon and Steve's setups.
I have it in my bag.
I have it in my bag.
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