[AZ-Observing] Re: Baby its cold outside
- From: "Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy)" <mrgalaxy@xxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:57:03 GMT
15480 Empire Rd.
Benson, AZ 85602
hm ph: 520-586-2244
It was about the same temperature last night in Benson when I came in at
1:30am. Fortunately, it was calm and clear so it didn't feel bad. Tonight is
the diametric opposite, it is already 39 degrees at 9pm, windy with clouds and
some rain (or sleet). I'm glad I observed last night. I had some nice
observations of NGC 253, the galaxy clusters Abell 119, and the Fornax Cluster,
to name a few.
Even though there isn't much of an issue with humidity in Arizona I still have
issues with eyepiece fogging as you state, Steve, mostly caused by proximity to
the human body. I'm seriously thinking about getting some sort of eyepiece
heater. Anybody out there have experience with such a thing. Any
recommendations - battery-operated or AC, but must warn you that I really
detest the small drycell batteries!
Clear skies,
Wayne (aka Mr. Galaxy)
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From: stevecoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: "az-observing@fre" <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Baby its cold outside
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:05:01 -0500
Howdy all;
I just came in from doing a little binocular observing, it is after 1 AM.
I can say without fear that it is chilly outside, at least from 10 miles
from Wickenburg. My thermometer says 39 F and it feels all of that. I
started to fog over the binoculars so I finally gave up. It is nice and
clear out, but still chilly.
So, for those of you looking to drive out of town as the Moon gets
thinner, wherever you are headed, take lots of warm clothes and that thick
sleeping bag. I made good use of the activated charcoal hand warmers. It
is good that there are deals on lots of warm clothes at the stores. I got
a new insulated bib overall from Cabela's that is quite warm.
I don't know if the sun shades will be useful at the Antennas site next
weekend, we might WANT to sit out in the sun.
Clear skies to us all;
Steve Coe
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