Any pictures from Fishtrap.
On May 28, 2017 7:41 AM, "David Luders" <LudersDG@xxxxxxx> wrote:
1. The KP7 Aurora Borealis looked good from the SAS Star Party at
Fishtrap, WA. From dusk onwards, there was a glow that waxed and waned.
First there was a bright band across the Zenith, stretching from east to
west. A photographer from Spirit Lake, ID captured it: http://
spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=135767
<http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=135767> ;
some folks call it "Steve" like this photographer from Bozeman, MT
captured: http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_
upload.php?upload_id=135756 . Occasional ripples were seen in it as
it slowly faded. Then, a low northern glow occasionally sent up pillars of
light, bright patches, and some ripples. The view was similar to this one
from Steptoe, WA (but with more muted colors):
http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=135801
<http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=135801> ,
and this one from Spokane Valley, WA: http://spaceweathergallery.
com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=135795
<http://spaceweathergallery.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=135795> .
2. By my count, there were at least 16 astronomers with ~14 telescopes
in 11 vehicles. The mosquitos subsided as the air cooled, and seeing was
good and steady despite the brightness of the aurora.
3. I believe some SAS members got good pictures of the aurora, and may
post them here.
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*Subject:* [SAS] Northern Lights
KP 7
and looks like it is going all the way to the central US.
If you are not seeing yet you will I getting ready to go outside.
It looks strong enough to see from Spokane
Debbie
Outreach, Event Coordinator of
The Spokane Astronomical Society
cave8@xxxxxxxxxxx
509-991-2518 <(509)%20991-2518>
