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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Chicago Astronomer Star Party

14 August 2013

We had such a great time on Sunday, for the "Non-Perseid Meteor Shower" session...

( astronomer.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=StarParty&thread=4391&post=19841 )

...that I'm going to set-up equipment again on Wednesday evening - Wednesday, the 14th of August 2013.

A Canadian high pressure will sweep across our region and bring clearing skies - pushing out the muck and humidity. We will set-up Telescopes at 8pm and catch a great crescent Moon and Saturn - and stay till 10:30 pm for our fans.

Be there....

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Looks good for tomorrow's Chicago Astronomer Star Party.

Cool temps and clean skies will be enjoyed by all.

Setting up the C11 tonight for some tweaks and solo scope time.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

UPDATE:

We are a solid go for tonight's Chicago Astronomer Star Party by the lakefront.

A sunny afternoon will morph into a great clear and cool evening to share views with our fans and friends.

Be there.....

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

UPDATE:

This just in...

A brand new nova has been discovered just yesterday in the constellation Delphinus...

Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=NightSky&thread=4396&page=1

We will attempt to target this bright nova, (mag 6.8) via telescopes and binoculars... and catch a low ISS pass at 9:37 pm.

This promises to be a great night for urban astronomy!