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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Full "Hunters" Moon Rise Observation

Friday - 22 October 2010

This "Hunters Moon" is to rise at 5: 27 p.m Chicago time.

I will set up a scope, most likely the smaller C5, and set up just south of the Adler by the Galaxy/Stonehenge blocks - enjoying the last warmer weather Moonrise till spring.

If free, stop by and share the orb rise over the lake...and some Jupiter too.

[Paulie pchris00]

I thought October was the Hunter's Moon?

Or is it the Yankees Moon?

Or are you attempting to roll the calendar back to September? (which I am highly in favor of)

[hillimolly]

Joe we should have a big full moonrise party with food. Who think so to have a food with the star party (Full Harvest" moon rise.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Discrepancy corrected.

Food is always welcomed.

[hillimolly]

Are you bring food on friday.

[hillimolly]

Paulie, are you looking outside look at the moon and Jupiter it is so cool. I am going outside soon to see the craters of the moon.

[patrickm]

Aww! Y'all are so cute! (sorry Paulie)

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Hillary,

I don't know.

I'm thinking about a local pizzeria to donate a couple of pies.

[Paulie pchris00]

Oct 21, 2010 17:56:55 GMT -6 hillimolly said:

Paulie, are you looking outside look at the moon and Jupiter it is so cool. I am going outside soon to see the craters of the moon.

Hillary, I went out after midnight, but didn't stay out long. Full Moon isn't good for seeing craters, but is nice for ray systems and the contrast of the lunar seas and highlands.

We'll think of something to bring to eat.

[hillimolly]

Okay paulie

[michaelp]

I may attend and bring a friend from Madrid.

Mike

[Centaur]

Indeed, the 2010 Hunter’s Moon will grace our skies tonight (Friday, Oct 22). That’s the Full Moon following the Harvest Moon which is the one occurring nearest to the autumnal equinox. For my chart displaying the characteristics of upcoming Full Moons, click www.curtrenz.com/astronomical then go to the Moon page.

I’ll try to take a photo of the Moon as it rises this evening over Arlington Heights. The rest of you have fun on the lakefront!

Below is a picture of a Hunter’s Moon that I took from Arlington Heights on 2008 OCT 14 shortly before sunset.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

It looks like it's gonna be a great evening for some Lunar and Jupiter watchin'.

See all in just a few.

[Centaur]

And here’s my 2010 Hunter’s Moon photo taken from Arlington Heights, Illinois on October 22 at 18:01 CDT. That was 33 minutes after moonrise and 1 minute after sunset.

[patrickm]

Here are my shots of the Full Hunter's Moon from Harbor Island, SC. Taken between 2152-2154 EDT 22 Oct 2010. 3 shot HDR stacks.

[patrickm]

Dunno where else to stick these. If you want them moved, Joe, let me know.

Here's a few pics I took at the hotel in Knoxville, TN on 20 October 2010 between 21:12 and 23:21 EDT. Single shots. Don't know how to shoot Jupiter without blowing out the moon. Advice welcomed!

Moon and Jupiter



Just the Moon

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

It's cool Patrick.

Lakefront star party narrative in the morning.

[patrickm]

What??!!?? You chose SLEEP?? Woah!

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

The Chicago Astronomer enjoys a Hunter's Full Moon rise....

Arriving on site at 5:00 p.m. we had Hoss, who is becoming a regular guest, and his friend waiting for the Chicago Astronomer by the Galaxy blocks. We discussed types of telescopes that he was interested in - talking him out of the Nexstar series. (I'm just not a One-Armed scope fan for numerous reasons... )

And on time, the Full Moon began it's rise over the lake...

I was still setting up, not prepared to take lunar shots, but then there was another show behind us in the west....

My old friend Ninos from the Adler Telescope crew, sent over some his astronomy club members from the Evanston area to our session, forwarding my email notices. I'll get his astronomy organization details soon, but we take a early group shot...

Chicago Astronomer Steve joined me for about an hour and fielded questions while I continued to set up. We immediately received the curious who desired a peek. I had a very nice discussion with two Yugoslavian Bosnian refugees, who shared their experiences with star filled skies while on the run. Another who enjoyed his experience in viewing Jupiter for the first time, paid us in a spontaneous rap...

A young student who is interested in astronomy & meteorology paid great attention during her first Chicago Astronomer session...

We examined the Moon and discussed marias, impacts and lunar revolution while enjoying the full orb in the field of view, possible with the 40mm 2" eyepiece...

Jupiter was now in a good higher position for viewing and we slewed toward it, showing four satellites and the Great Red Spot. I took some quick shots...

The temps were dropping and skies were partly cloudy, giving us some interesting "Sucker hole" vistas...

Chicago Astronomers Paulie & Hillary arrived with equipment...

...and goodies....

Thanks to both for the Donuts and Apple cider!

Ninos finally showed up, being delayed by horrendous traffic and we enjoyed targeting objects, including the Double Cluster and the "E.T. Star Cluster. With the full Moon, the skies were washed out and contrast low, making the background a light blue in the eyepiece.

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In talking equipment, I shared my gear and photographic techniques with the north shore crew...and the consensus is that 2" eyepieces are the way to go...bringing a wider brighter field and more comfortable viewing.

We were all having a good time, discussing astronomy and viewing, but the skies were thickening now....

...and we were feeling raindrops. I broke down the site and packed the gear away. With help from everybody, we transported the load to the van. But Paulie, Hillary, Eddie & Eddie Jr hung out with me for awhile and enjoyed chatting and watching chicks with Violins taking promo shots by the skyline.

The cold front passed quickly and the skies cleared up again....

It was a good session. Ninos and I will combine some group sessions here and up north, we made more fans of the Chicago Astronomer and shared some memorable astronomical moments with our guests.

November Full Moon rise..?

Let's see how the temps are.

[Paulie pchris00]

As usual when the weather allows, Chicago Astronomers gathered on the lakefront near Adler Planetarium last Friday, to watch the Moon appear over Lake Michigan. It was an early rise time, 5:27 PM, with sunset around 6:00 PM, and I had overslept, so the Moon was already 10 degrees high when I picked up Hillary.

When we arrived at the Chicago lakefront, a small group was observing, fighting scattered cloud cover. The forecast had called for increasing clouds overnight and a chance of rain in the early morning hours. I didn’t think our session was in any danger of being called off early. Otherwise, it was a comfortable October night, with a slight breeze, but pleasant.




Hillary wanted to bring snacks for the astronomers, so we brought donuts and apple cider for the crew.









We had to fight the clouds all night it seemed.









Notice the cloud rolling over the lunar surface in these images.









We were able to see the Moon, Jupiter and the Great Red Spot, and Uranus. As Eddie Jr. was viewing Uranus, he said, “It’s raining.” I thought it was an odd comment, but soon found out he was right! Soon enough I felt a few scattered raindrops, but they came down hard enough to force us to pack up telescopes. I knew it wouldn’t last, and by the time we were packed, the rain had quit. Bummer.

It was too chancy to set the telescopes up again, and for Joe's C11, it’s too much effort for the iffy conditions. Ninos and his friend left, but Eddie hung out with Joe, and Hillary and I stayed too. We sat just outside the Planetarium for an hour chatting, enjoying the night. I was distracted by the Moon’s peek-a-boo game with the clouds. I was also distracted by a lovely procession of attractive female violinists gathering to the north of Adler. I was waiting for Hillary to smack me, but she didn’t. I set up my Dob to try to keep myself out of trouble, and had no problem getting good lunar views through the blinding lights of Solidarity drive and the clouds. I had to work, so we had to cut out around 9:30.








Hanging out after the session.


I noticed a cloud with a straight edge to it about to pass over the Moon, and called everybody's attention to it. Joe and I thought it worthy of pictures, though the images in this video sequence are no substitute for being there.





There have been a great number of Chicago Astronomer star parties and observations this summer, and I’ve attended when I could, but I left with the feeling that it might have been my last one of the year. The weather is bound to get prohibitive for gatherings soon, but maybe we’ll catch a few breaks in November.

[Paulie pchris00]

By the way Joe, the sunset sequence pictures are awesome!

[hillimolly]

I think so paulie, you took a great pictures paulie,