[AZ-Observing] Re: Vekol Tonight?

Had a great time with clear skies at Vekol Rd last night. The usual spot for 
observing was occupied by 3-4 large RV's and trailers with quads and 4X4's 
with a large illuminated snowman and a US, AZ and a Beer flag elevated high 
in the air.  We quickly located our spot a hundred yards or so up the road. 
By 8:30p, the illuminated snowman and flags were dark and the lights from 
their camp did not really bother us.  The country & western music was nice 
also (?).

Saw the Horsehead Nebula (IC434) visually for the first time thanks to Joe 
Larkin and Mike Mello and their superior scopes.  Had the opportunity to 
reshoot M42, IC434 and M33 with my Canon 20D with better results but with 
lots of opportunities for improvement.

Take a look:        http://www.pbase.com/geokolb/image/42115951
                           http://www.pbase.com/geokolb/image/51990314
                           http://www.pbase.com/geokolb/image/51963368

I also had the opportunity to test out the William Optics binoviewer I just 
purchased.  For a low end binoviewer, I was happy.  Yes - they are not of 
Denkmier standards, but for $199 including 2 - 20mm WO eyepieces, 
compression eyepiece holders, 1.6X barlow and WO spec prisms, I was 
satisfied.  M42, M45, M33 and M31 all looked "3D like".  Using the 
binoviewers was easy and comfortable to view.  After using them, I realize 
the frequency of use will be limited to certain objects throught the year. 
Knowing this, I'm glad I didn't spend a fortune on them.  Any questions can 
be directed offline to my email.

Happy New Year!

George


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Larkin" <joeclarkin@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 9:34 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Vekol Tonight?


>I am planning on going tonight with a couple of other observers.
>
> I will probably leave at 4-4:30 and it takes me an hour to get out
> there.
>
> Joe Larkin
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> --- George Kolb <gkolb@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Anyone interested in some observing at Vekol tonight?  Clear sky
>> clock shows favorable starting around 8-9 PM.  Moon set is at
>> 3:57p.  Sunset at 5:29p.  Planning on getting there around 4:30pm
>> if predictions hold.
>> Happy New Year,
>>
>> George
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