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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

-A Happy 2010 New Year from the Chicago Astronomer -

I had intended to catch the last sunset and Moonrise of 2009 by the lakefront on the 31st of December, but the clouds were thick and it was not to be.

But, still...I desired to observe the first full Moon of 2010 and ventured out into the 6 degree bitter cold temps at 4:00am by my garage with my 15x80 Binoculars...

A composite of two images into one.

I had a passing thought about setting up a telescope to catch the ever brightening Mars and Saturn...but it was just too cold. They ain't going anywhere and will still be around when the temps break the freezing numbers.

2010 will see much more Chicago Astronomer activities and public involvement...

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Also,

You may notice some changes on the Chicago Astronomer Forum, with some bad links and other disruptions. These are temporary and are being addressed...but take so much time to fix.

But the Forum is still functional and accepting visitors and posts.

Hang in there urban astronomers!

[Paulie pchris00]

The full Moon WAS a nice way to end/start a year/decade. There was quite a bit of hype about it being a "blue" Moon, and although it was cloudy at sunset, it was mostly clear as midnight approached. I was glad to end the International Year of Astronomy with a telescope at the ready, and of course start 2010 with quick, cold looks at Mars and Saturn, although since then, 2010 has given me nothing but discouraging weather. Oh well. It has to get better at some point.