[AZ-Observing] Re: All AZ Star Party

All, 

AASP Saturday evening turned out to be pretty breezy after ~ 9:00 PM and
seeing went down hill, but still observable at lower powers if you had a
stable scope mounting. 

Some nice meteors were seen against a very nice Milky Way arcing overhead.
Also seen, a helicopter with no lights on taking a pass around the field
wondering what was saturating the infrared scanner (red astronomer lights
with many mirrors aimed skyward). I guess they didn't want to ruin our night
vision, ha-ha.

There were lots of folks and telescopes, I'd guess at least 50, a great
turn-out.

The observation of the Sun the next morning in Frank's scope mentioned by
Jack below was INDEED a treat! Thanks Frank!!  

Thanks to EVAC for another successful AASP!!!

Rick R. 
SAC 

> From: Jack Jones [SMTP:spicastar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> 
> Next morning Frank Kraljic's scope with ~2" Baader sun filter showed the
> two
> huge sunspot complexes now forming on the sun. Perfect intricately
> detailed
> images in quick moments of steady seeing were amazing and most rewarding.
> 
> Jack Jones
> Saguaro Astronomy Club
> Public Events
> Phoenix AZ
> spicastar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
         
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