[AZ-Observing] Re: Thunderbird Park Star Party Fall 07
- From: "Jack Jones" <Telescoper@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:52:18 -0700
It cleared up towards 12 am and I observed 6 or 8 Orionids in about 20
minutes, long (~90 deg) fast with persistent trails and very bright. A couple
looked like they left smoke trails but I didn't go get the binos to check
them. I wonder if there were more per hour towards dawn.
I think there was a disconnect in the admin dept of Glendale the city and
Glendale the Parks & Rec Dept, and one ranger wasn't at the daily briefing or
wasn't paying attention. He may have been new, because he kept asking me for
my "paperwork" and we've never had to have any paperwork. Once his Supv showed
up all was fine, but I was a little rattled. Thanks to all who came! (And
thanks for packing up promptly by 10!)
Jack Jones
Public Events Coordinator
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix AZ
Telescoper@xxxxxxx
www.saguaroastro.org
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From: "Jeff Hopkins" <phxjeff@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 11:36 AM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Thunderbird Park Star Party Fall 07
Well last night was interesting.
It started out pretty cloudy and other than the Moon and Jupiter not
much could be seen. The a bit after 8 the clouds went away and we had
a fantastic view (at least for being in Phoenix). When I got home
around 10 I was planning to do more observing from my backyard, but
the skies had clouded over again. We lucked out at the star party.
I was able to show M57 and M31 easily with my 13.1" DOB. Lots of ohs and ahs.
The Park Ranges were on scene in force. I'm not sure what the problem
was, but you know how rowdy those astronomers can get. :-)
All i all a great time.
Jeff
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