Rapt in Awe: April 2008 Archives

April 10, 2008

Silence under the Stars: Connecting with the Universe

"Silence under the Stars:Connecting with the Universe" is a new program of free, public observing at Driftway Observatory introduces two changes in the way we approach the universe. First, we will start each observing period with a period of...

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April 03, 2008

More observations with 120ST and "Contellation View"

April 3, 2008 - 3:15 am - 5:30 am - T4-5, S3 This was a wonderful, refreshing session, though cold got to my hands once ina while. What I did most of the time was play with the Orion...

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Winter wear

Notes to myself - At 32 and below I need chemical toe warmers and handwarmers to be comfortable, plus silk glove libers and heated vest. I need hat on top of balaclava plus scarf At 32 - 50 - Silk...

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April 02, 2008

First impressions - Orion Short Tube 120 refractor

April 2, 2008 - 4:20 am - 6:35 am - 43 degrees, very windy, transparency excellent, seeing average Good. I don't dare say a lot more, except in terms of specific observations and general principles, simply because I've come not...

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Silence under the Stars: Connecting with the Universe

More observations with 120ST and "Contellation View"

Winter wear

First impressions - Orion Short Tube 120 refractor

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