FreeLists / az-observing / [AZ-Observing] Re: A "Joe Orman Moment" Reminder

["Steven Dodder" <sdodder@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, I brought my scope to work today, Pieramyd and all.  Once located, I 
could clearly see the Moon and Venus in binos.  Even through the clouds.  Go 
figure.
My plan is to do the same thing for Jupiter also.  It definitely did help 
with the clouds, although the contrast wa waaay down.
I'll bring the pics, if they're not too embarassingly bad, and I finish the 
roll of prints before then.  As mentioned, the contrast was bad, so they may 
not come out.  I took both slides and prints, though.  And it was most 
assuredly "really great" to view!  Especially the reactions of some of my 
coworkers.  Fun!

SD

>
>Astroman!  Thank you thank you thank you!
>Did you bring your scope to work today?  I was going to but thought it
>wouldn't be necessary for viewing the Moon and Venus.  I saw zero nothing
>zilch through the clouds with binocs though.  Maybe I'll bring my scope for
>the Jupiter Occultation on August 15th if you think it would help on a
>cloudy day?  Please bring your photos to SAC 8/3 or tell me when you post
>them on your site.  Please tell me, was it really great to view?
>Pestfully,
>JTP

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