Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Jul 20, 2005 0:46:17 GMT -6
Mini public session at the Adler - 19 July 2005
Considering the deep clear skies of yesterday, I planned to set up by my usual spot by the Adler this evening. Apparently C.A. Steve also had a similar thought. And after a phone call from him, we were on our way to set up.
This evening wasn't as good as last night, but is was ok enough for brighter targets. Steve focused on Venus and Jupiter and I stayed firmly on the Moon. Now, I collimated my scope recently, but I like my views better when it was all askew and messed up. I wonder what I'm doing wrong...
Anyway, I took a couple of hand held shots of the moon thru the scope...
This was with a wide field binocular eyepiece retrofitted for the scope.
This was thru a 10mm regular eyepiece.
Nothing fancy or great, just playing around without much planning, set-up or expectations.
People arrived to see what these men were doing with telescopes and if they could take a peek. We gladly shared our views. Old friends stopped by and said hello. C.A. Brian, back from a great Western state trip surprised me and shared stories of his adventures. I also met a nice young woman and her family from Skokie, who had many questions to have answered. I hope she joins the Chicago Astronomer family, as she would make a good addition with her enthusiasm.
I met familiar people who stopped by my scope recently. I took a pic with them all...
From left to right: Carole, Myself, Sree, Cheryl and Lavador.
All interesting people and highly enthusiastic about astronomy. Sree has been around before, and always great to have him join us. He's getting good at manipulating my scope and using the Rigel star finder. I think he should become a regular.
With that, it was time to go. Steve and I took in a beer after wards and had a good time discussing a multitude of subjects and stories.
I think I'll set up at the Adler on Thursday for the Full Moon rise. If so, I'll set up on the far side of the Adler instead of my usual spot to catch the blood red moon.
Ain't astronomy fun?... ;D
