[AZ-Observing] Re: Antennas cold and clear
- From: "Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy)" <mrgalaxy@xxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 10:00:56 GMT
15480 Empire Rd.
Benson, AZ 85602
hm ph: 520-586-2244
I didn't go out Thursday night, 9 degrees was a little too brisk for me, but it
was clear and breezy. I opted to put another couple logs on the fire and had
myself a cup of tea. We had a _high_ of 27 degrees earlier that day.
However, I did observe from my usual place in the backyard tonight (Friday)
from about 9pm until 2:30am when high, thin clouds started rolling in from the
west and the humidity increased. The temperature started out at a moderate 29
degrees and _only_ went down to 23 degrees when I declared a victory and came
inside, more tired than cold. I had about four layers of clothes on and was
quite comfortable. An indication of how cold it was: my cup of Dr Pepper became
slushy after about an hour outside and I had to drink it up before it became
ice. The seeing was a little blobby so no close double star work tonight.
However, the transparency was very good and I got some of my best views of M81
and M82, M108 and M97 (the Owl), and M109 and its twin NGC 3953. I then
observed a good number of galaxies in Leo and Virgo, though the transparency
and eyepiece dewing were an issue after midnight. All in all, a good night.
Clear skies,
Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy)
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From: stevecoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: "az-observing@fre" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Antennas cold and clear
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 18:58:48 -0500
Howdy all;
The site was cold last night, I gave up around 11:30 and the temperature
was 29 degrees F. Way too cold for me, I had on all the thick clothes I
own and the breeze really cut through it all. So, I used the best layer
of all--the Winnebago with the heater on.
I did manage to get a few images before giving up, but I also made some
mistakes while thinking "Wow, is it cold" rather than keeping my mind on
taking the images.
It is somewhat warmer today, but still chilly. If the breeze will just
die off to nothing and stay there I might get some more good shots. We
shall see.
Take Care;
Steve Coe
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