(Viewed 1,330 times)

[-=CROMAN=-]

Is anyone planning on attempting to image the sun up to on the 20th? Perhaps we can get a shot of the moon beginning to come up from under the sun. From the way it looks in Stellarium if we can find some ground with a clear shot on the horizon some good images can be had. Does anyone have access to a high rooftop in the city? That would work as well.

Are the Dunes an option?

[Paulie pchris00]

I would think any of the beaches in IN/MI would be good, as the Sun sets in the northwest, out over the Lake.

We're going to do a non-public observation from Conway. It's not a perfect horizon, but pretty low. Then when the Sun sets we're going to have out monthly board meeting. I'm hoping to do a mock transit run before the eclipse starts.

[atomant]

Due to NATO, avoid the city this weekend.
I might head over to Conway if sky conditions hold.

[erikruud]

Due to NATO my employer has us working from home Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday.

For the eclipse, I think I will head over to Hickory Knolls. It will be a good trial run for the Transit.

[atomant]

How is the northwest horizon at Hickory Knolls?

[erikruud]

It depends on where you set up. That is part of why I want to go scout it out before the transit.

[-=CROMAN=-]

I'll meet you out there on Sunday as well. Let me know when you'll be there

[erikruud]

Ok, At the moment I am planning to be there by 6:30.

[-=CROMAN=-]

I was thinking of setting up somewhere across the field from the hickory knolls complex. What do you think?

[erikruud]

Where we did the October Star Party?

[-=CROMAN=-]

Across the field. I think the view would be good from there. Hopefully we can find a good spot on sunday

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Oh oh...

Extended weather forecast is calling for storms Sunday.

[erikruud]

All of sudden you are going to believe the weather men?

Weather.com says mostly sunny with the storms on Monday.

wunderground.com says 40% chance of showers.

accuweather.com says 35% chance.

[Centaur]

The solar eclipse of 2012 MAY 20 will be annular for portions of the western USA, but will be partial for Chicagoland. The partial eclipse will begin at 19:22 CDT for Chicago observers. By the time that the Sun sets, its diameter will be 61.5% covered by the Moon.

WARNING: To avoid severe damage to your eyes, do not view the eclipse directly. The projection method is recommended.

I’ve created two preview graphics of the eclipse as viewed from Chicago’s Adler Planetarium. The first is for the beginning of the eclipse, and the second is for shortly before sunset. They can be seen at www.CurtRenz.com/moon

[Centaur]

The forecast was 40% chance of thunderstorms over Arlington Heights. Instead we got a thin layer of clouds through which the Sun could be seen. I was able to view the Moon taking a bite out of the Sun through the projection method.

[erikruud]

The weather gods smiled on us so Rich and I got to see just about the whole eclipse from first contact until just about sunset. A house got in the way and block the final moments.

It was an awesome sight.

[erikruud]

Check out these pictures from Arizona.
www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5232643/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1