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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Chicago Park District & The Chicago Astronomer joint Star Party

Mt. Greenwood Park

03 10 October 2012

(Scroll all the way down for updates and confirmations)

The next joint star party of the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Astronomer will be on Chicago's far Southwest side at Mt. Greenwood park - 3721 W. 111th St. Chicago IL 60655...On Wednesday, the 10th of October 2012 at 7:00 pm.

We are scheduled to start at 7:00 pm and share the skies with park visitors till 9:00 pm, but will most likely remain till 10:00 pm. I have selected the area just outside of the parking for ease of lugging the gear, visibility and with good foot traffic.

Of course, session is pending on weather conditions, but extended forecast is looking good. Monitor this thread and follow the Chicago Astronomer on Twitter/Facebook/Google+ for updates and confirmations.

We will have a good Moon to enjoy and share with all lovers of the night sky....be there.

[dayzedankonfused]

I will be there. Hopefully someone can give me some pointers with my 8v. I seriously live 5 min away from this park. This is awesome you guys are coming to the SS

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Dayzed...

You can't miss us and it'll be great having you join the crew.

Let's hope the weather works with us.

[patrickm]

Will do my best to be there. What time are you planning to be on site?

[-=CROMAN=-]

I sent an email to mt. Greenwood school letting then know CA was going to be there. I had an astronomy class there last year that went well. Hopefully they'll send a notes home with the kids.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Thanks Rich....it would be a great opportunity for students to come out and enjoy views through our scopes.

Patrick...
I would like to be on-site at 6:30 pm and ready by 7pm.

[patrickm]

I also sent an email to the astronomy teacher from the neighboring Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences and hope that she and students may be able to join us.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Patrick...

Excellent!

Fall is the best time for school participation and thank you for promotion of the session.

[patrickm]

Weather forecast has taken a turn for the worse. What's your make up date?

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

UPDATE:


Ok Kids, here is the deal....

Tomorrow's Mt. Greenwood star party is looking at a cloudy night.

The next few nights aren't a prize either, so the week of the 8th is looking like our next opportunity.

Now.....weather forecasters have been notoriously wrong, bringing clear skies and losing an opportunity.

A decision will be made Wednesday afternoon for a Go/No-Go status.

I will post here and on Twitter/facebook/google+ on the confirmation/cancellation.

[patrickm]

Roger wilco, oh fearless leader.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

UPDATE:

Tonight's Mt. Greenwood Park Star Party is...CANCELLED.

A weather front has settled in and hovering over Chicago for the next day/night...and we will have to reschedule for sometime soon.

I'm looking at this Friday, but wait for the confirmation.

Sorry kids...

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

UPDATE:

The Mt. Greenwood Park Star Party has been rescheduled for Tuesday, the 09th of October 2012 at 7:00 pm.

Extended weather forecast is calling for decent skies and chilly night time temps.

But, it should be a good evening of telescopes, Astronomers and fans of the night skies.

Watch this thread for confirmations updates.

[marie83]

I cannot wait!

[patrickm]

Bah. Got Norah Jones tickets that night. Have fun.

[Paulie pchris00]

Oct 6, 2012 10:03:02 GMT -6 patrickm said:

Bah. Got Norah Jones tickets that night. Have fun.

Win.

[patrickm]

Oct 6, 2012 19:53:38 GMT -6 Paulie pchris00 said:

Oct 6, 2012 10:03:02 GMT -6 patrickm said:

Bah. Got Norah Jones tickets that night. Have fun.

Win.

I love her music. Only downside is that she always makes me miss my mother intensely.

Weather now not looking great for Tues. Maybe I'll catch another postponement.

[dayzedankonfused]

please weather God, do not let it be cloudy tomorrow

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Oh oh kids.....

The weather is not looking good for Tuesday night's session...

Cloudy by nightfall, the weather forecasters say.

But....I will make a determination by Tuesday afternoon...and as a consolation....Wednesday is looking better and warmer!

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

UPDATE:

Alright....

Weather does not look good for tonight's re-scheduled Mt. Greenwood Star Party. Ergo...tonight's session is CANCELLED.

Clouds are coming in and windy.

But....

We have re-re-scheduled this session for tomorrow,

Wednesday, the 10th of October at 7pm

The weather looks good and I think it will happen for us!

(This is good news for a couple of Chicago Astronomers who have commitments Tuesday evening... )

Solid confirmation tomorrow afternoon.

[patrickm]

Calendar free tomorrow but feeling kinda icky. Will see how I feel tomorrow. Hope it happens.

[marie83]

Ach! What's the story with that weather :/
I have my telescope set up. Now I'm anxious to finally use it! Can't wait to see you, guys! Let's hope for tomorrow
Marie

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

There is a lot of interest in this astro session at Mt. Greenwood and it's looking good for Wednesday night's time with Astronomers, Telescopes and stars.

Be there.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Although it's windy, I'm hoping it will settle by 7pm and we can enjoy a clear night.

But...the session is still a go for tonight.

[dayzedankonfused]

awesome news

[marie83]

Yeeeeey!!

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

We will have, as an additional attraction, 2 International Space Station passes and 1 bright (-7) Iridium Flare to enjoy during our session.

Tonight will be a nice experience.

[patrickm]

Gonna have to bow out. Doctor put me on antibiotics today & told me to take it easy. :-(

Sent another note to the neighboring high school, so please keep an eye out for faculty, staff, and students.

Have fun and sorry to bail!!

Bummed.
p

[dayzedankonfused]

Despite the cold it was a very fun time! Had a blast. Thank you Joe for taking the time to talk with me and explain the adjusting of my scope. I will tinker with it some more. Looking forward to the next outing.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

It was...

A very successful Star Party at Mt. Greenwood Park...

Full pic spread and narrative laters...