All, Two nights at Capitol Reef were very good. The sky was clear both nights with a slight breeze and fairly mild temperatures. On Friday night, the seeing was not perfect with some turbulence apparent in the viewing. But the darkness was exceptional and the sky transparency was very good. Looking at objects near the zenith looked superb. On Saturday night, temperatures were fairly warm and until 1:00 AM there was no wind. The atmosphere was quite steady with a marked improvement over Friday night. I would say it was one of the best five nights I have ever had observing. Lowell had his 20-inch Obsession there and bumped up to 500 magnification with good views of the ring nebula showing the central star. When Jupiter first appeared above the hill to the east, it was fairly turbulent because of the heat waves associated with the hill. Within about ½ hour, the views improved and detail could be seen. No observer could see any sign of the meteor impact that occurred earlier in the week. In attendance were David Bernson, Nate Goodman, Kevin and David Hayes, Rob Taylor, Lowell and Linda Lyon, Brittney ?, Ann and Christy House, Bill and Jackie Kennedy and Connie and I. Everyone had a very good time with some hiking and sightseeing in the day time and astronomy at night.
Sounds like a great time Rodger! Having grown up in Loa, I know just how good the night skies can be in that area. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rodger C. Fry Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:49 AM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report All, Two nights at Capitol Reef were very good. The sky was clear both nights with a slight breeze and fairly mild temperatures. On Friday night, the seeing was not perfect with some turbulence apparent in the viewing. But the darkness was exceptional and the sky transparency was very good. Looking at objects near the zenith looked superb. On Saturday night, temperatures were fairly warm and until 1:00 AM there was no wind. The atmosphere was quite steady with a marked improvement over Friday night. I would say it was one of the best five nights I have ever had observing. Lowell had his 20-inch Obsession there and bumped up to 500 magnification with good views of the ring nebula showing the central star. When Jupiter first appeared above the hill to the east, it was fairly turbulent because of the heat waves associated with the hill. Within about ½ hour, the views improved and detail could be seen. No observer could see any sign of the meteor impact that occurred earlier in the week. In attendance were David Bernson, Nate Goodman, Kevin and David Hayes, Rob Taylor, Lowell and Linda Lyon, Brittney ?, Ann and Christy House, Bill and Jackie Kennedy and Connie and I. Everyone had a very good time with some hiking and sightseeing in the day time and astronomy at night. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. The information contained herein may include trade secrets, protected health or personal information, privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this email in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your system. Thank you for your cooperation
Matt, Did you use the Iomega telescope at the Loa Elementary School? ________________________________ From: "Hutchings, Mat" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report Sounds like a great time Rodger! Having grown up in Loa, I know just how good the night skies can be in that area. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rodger C. Fry Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:49 AM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report All, Two nights at Capitol Reef were very good. The sky was clear both nights with a slight breeze and fairly mild temperatures. On Friday night, the seeing was not perfect with some turbulence apparent in the viewing. But the darkness was exceptional and the sky transparency was very good. Looking at objects near the zenith looked superb. On Saturday night, temperatures were fairly warm and until 1:00 AM there was no wind. The atmosphere was quite steady with a marked improvement over Friday night. I would say it was one of the best five nights I have ever had observing. Lowell had his 20-inch Obsession there and bumped up to 500 magnification with good views of the ring nebula showing the central star. When Jupiter first appeared above the hill to the east, it was fairly turbulent because of the heat waves associated with the hill. Within about ½ hour, the views improved and detail could be seen. No observer could see any sign of the meteor impact that occurred earlier in the week. In attendance were David Bernson, Nate Goodman, Kevin and David Hayes, Rob Taylor, Lowell and Linda Lyon, Brittney ?, Ann and Christy House, Bill and Jackie Kennedy and Connie and I. Everyone had a very good time with some hiking and sightseeing in the day time and astronomy at night. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. The information contained herein may include trade secrets, protected health or personal information, privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you received this email in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email and any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender and delete the message and any attachment from your system. Thank you for your cooperation _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
No telescopes were in use at the Loa Elementary when I attended there (1970 - 1975). Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Brent Watson Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 11:18 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report Matt, Did you use the Iomega telescope at the Loa Elementary School? ________________________________ From: "Hutchings, Mat" <mat.hutchings@siemens.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report Sounds like a great time Rodger! Having grown up in Loa, I know just how good the night skies can be in that area. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Rodger C. Fry Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 11:49 AM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report All, Two nights at Capitol Reef were very good. The sky was clear both nights with a slight breeze and fairly mild temperatures. On Friday night, the seeing was not perfect with some turbulence apparent in the viewing. But the darkness was exceptional and the sky transparency was very good. Looking at objects near the zenith looked superb. On Saturday night, temperatures were fairly warm and until 1:00 AM there was no wind. The atmosphere was quite steady with a marked improvement over Friday night. I would say it was one of the best five nights I have ever had observing. Lowell had his 20-inch Obsession there and bumped up to 500 magnification with good views of the ring nebula showing the central star. When Jupiter first appeared above the hill to the east, it was fairly turbulent because of the heat waves associated with the hill. Within about ½ hour, the views improved and detail could be seen. No observer could see any sign of the meteor impact that occurred earlier in the week. In attendance were David Bernson, Nate Goodman, Kevin and David Hayes, Rob Taylor, Lowell and Linda Lyon, Brittney ?, Ann and Christy House, Bill and Jackie Kennedy and Connie and I. Everyone had a very good time with some hiking and sightseeing in the day time and astronomy at night. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options". This message and any attachments are solely for the use of intended recipients. 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I sure wish I could have come. DANG. There is always next year. Great report. Mark Mark Shelton Indian Hill Middle School Tech Ed. Teacher Salt Lake Astronomical Society Board Member (School and Special Star Parties Coordinator) ________________________________ From: Rodger C. Fry <rcfry@comcast.net> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 9:48 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report All, Two nights at Capitol Reef were very good. The sky was clear both nights with a slight breeze and fairly mild temperatures. On Friday night, the seeing was not perfect with some turbulence apparent in the viewing. But the darkness was exceptional and the sky transparency was very good. Looking at objects near the zenith looked superb. On Saturday night, temperatures were fairly warm and until 1:00 AM there was no wind. The atmosphere was quite steady with a marked improvement over Friday night. I would say it was one of the best five nights I have ever had observing. Lowell had his 20-inch Obsession there and bumped up to 500 magnification with good views of the ring nebula showing the central star. When Jupiter first appeared above the hill to the east, it was fairly turbulent because of the heat waves associated with the hill. Within about ½ hour, the views improved and detail could be seen. No observer could see any sign of the meteor impact that occurred earlier in the week. In attendance were David Bernson, Nate Goodman, Kevin and David Hayes, Rob Taylor, Lowell and Linda Lyon, Brittney ?, Ann and Christy House, Bill and Jackie Kennedy and Connie and I. Everyone had a very good time with some hiking and sightseeing in the day time and astronomy at night. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
I wish I'd gone now... I struck out all weekend! On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:47 AM, Mark Shelton <astroshelton@yahoo.com>wrote:
I sure wish I could have come. DANG. There is always next year. Great report.
Mark
Mark Shelton Indian Hill Middle School Tech Ed. Teacher Salt Lake Astronomical Society Board Member (School and Special Star Parties Coordinator)
________________________________ From: Rodger C. Fry <rcfry@comcast.net> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 9:48 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Capitol Reef Report
All,
Two nights at Capitol Reef were very good. The sky was clear both nights with a slight breeze and fairly mild temperatures. On Friday night, the seeing was not perfect with some turbulence apparent in the viewing. But the darkness was exceptional and the sky transparency was very good. Looking at objects near the zenith looked superb. On Saturday night, temperatures were fairly warm and until 1:00 AM there was no wind. The atmosphere was quite steady with a marked improvement over Friday night. I would say it was one of the best five nights I have ever had observing. Lowell had his 20-inch Obsession there and bumped up to 500 magnification with good views of the ring nebula showing the central star. When Jupiter first appeared above the hill to the east, it was fairly turbulent because of the heat waves associated with the hill. Within about ½ hour, the views improved and detail could be seen. No observer could see any sign of the meteor impact that occurred earlier in the week.
In attendance were David Bernson, Nate Goodman, Kevin and David Hayes, Rob Taylor, Lowell and Linda Lyon, Brittney ?, Ann and Christy House, Bill and Jackie Kennedy and Connie and I. Everyone had a very good time with some hiking and sightseeing in the day time and astronomy at night.
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Brent Watson -
Chrismo -
Hutchings, Mat -
Mark Shelton -
Rodger C. Fry