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« Thread Started on Oct 15, 2011, 5:54am »

Tonight!


I'm seeing and hearing conflicting weather reports right now, but the last one I heard on the radio was for mostly clear skies tonight. That's good enough for me to try one last star party at Conway Observatory. Any active CA telescope crew member is invited, but there is a small caveat for this star party.

For those who don't know, I'm in an atheist meet-up group, and some of the members have taken an interest in my stargazing hobby. Last month I suggested an October meet-up at Conway on, you guessed it, Saturday, October 15. Tonight. I don't know how many members will actually show up, but I had a small group respond that they would come out. Any CAs coming out to Conway tonight would have to be okay with being around atheists (I swear we're not bad people), and maybe offer some views in your telescope(s). If you'd like to come out for private viewing, I'm okay with that, but let me know so I can keep my friends away from your scope.

As with previous Conway star parties, we will meet at the truck stop McDonald's just east of I-65 on RT.2 at 6 PM. I'll be out most of the day and won't be able to check back here, so if there are any questions, text (or call, but leave a voicemail) me at 219-309-3365. I'll try to keep an eye on updated weather reports, but I'm 95% sure right now that I will be out at Conway later. Hope to see some of you down there!
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« Reply #1 on Oct 15, 2011, 6:35am »

Thanks for the invite. I'll have to see if I can make it out there.
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« Reply #2 on Oct 15, 2011, 8:43am »

IMPORTANT UPDATE


Well, my stupid self just put my cell phone through the washer, so if anybody needs to contact me, please do so on this thread, private message, pchris00pnc@gmail.com, or Facebook. I will make it a point to get online to check a few times today. :'(
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« Reply #3 on Oct 15, 2011, 9:26am »

Oh Paulie...! :'(

Even with the winds kicking up...still a go?

C.A. John and I might have a go at it.
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« Reply #4 on Oct 15, 2011, 11:51am »

It was windy last night. Like real bad. But really, how many more chances are we going to have? I kept the big scope low on it's pier to help keep it out of the wind. Wasn't the most comfortable viewing, but it did sort of work.

I'll turn on the heaters in the building, and maybe make a pot of coffee, if we have any. With the wind, dew shields might not be necessary, but bring them just in case. And dress in layers.
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« Reply #5 on Oct 15, 2011, 1:07pm via the ProBoards Mobile App »

Still sick. At tail end, but would hate to share this with anybody else. It's been a long week. Havebfun & hope the wind dies down for y'all!!

Oh yeah, CHECK YOUR POCKETS!!! :P
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« Reply #6 on Oct 15, 2011, 4:27pm »

Ok.....

C.A.s John, Maria and myself will be heading out to the Conway for some windy night observing...bringing along the C11. I hope the winds clear the skies for some interesting night of observations.
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« Reply #7 on Oct 15, 2011, 5:40pm »

C.A. John is on his way to my estates and from there we will load Maria's SUV with many instruments of science.

We should on the highway by 7:30 pm...

See at the Conway.
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Damn! You lure Joe outta the city and I can't go. Have fun!
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« Reply #9 on Oct 15, 2011, 6:59pm via the ProBoards Mobile App »

Paulie....the weather is turning bad...and the cloud mass is moving in heavy. We were well on our way...but called it off. Sorry man.
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« Reply #10 on Oct 15, 2011, 7:16pm »

Glad you did. I developed a massive headache, and left at 7:10. Going to bed now. Sorry guys. :(
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Having chicken wings and beers presently with CAs John & Maria....instead of astronomy. All good.
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« Reply #12 on Oct 21, 2011, 4:05am »

Any body want to give this another shot Saturday? I will have a new phone later today, so at least I can avoid the communication problems I encountered last week.
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« Reply #13 on Oct 21, 2011, 4:44am »

I would do it...but already the next two weekends are booked.

Soon...before the hard freeze.

(Smart phone this time Paulie...?)
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« Reply #14 on Oct 21, 2011, 6:34am »

Dumb phone for now. I want a smart phone, but not yet.
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« Reply #15 on Oct 21, 2011, 7:30am »

what service do you ave paulie
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« Reply #16 on Oct 21, 2011, 7:59am »

Beardy Branson aka Virgin Mobile.
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« Reply #17 on Oct 21, 2011, 12:21pm »

oh well.... I would have given you an epic 4g if you were on sprint.
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