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Perseids, etc.
by Richard Tenney 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Seeing conditions last night in Provo's South Fork canyon were only fair -- but it proved to be a successful night, sharing the usual summer fare with my wife's son (here visiting from Sweden) with my 16" dob. From time time I set up (about 8:35) to tearing down (~11pm), we spotted just 5 meteors, only 2 of which were Perseids (I saw one Monday night in my Lindon neighborhood out walking), but they were pretty bright, one leaving a persistent train for a few seconds, and covering much of the sky heading South-West. Perhaps some of you have had (or will have) better luck this week...? Anyway, he was pretty happy -- this was the first time in his life he had even seen a meteor (much less galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters), though he had seen Saturn before (in the scope at the Stockholm Institute of Technology). /R

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Richard Tenney via UVAA
by Lynn Cooley 10 Aug '15

10 Aug '15

Hi Richard Your planning to set up for a couple of hours at Big Springs Park in South Fork Canyon (Provo) tonight. At what time and what part of the park as I have not been there my self. I have some time I would like to come. I am still in the market for a good telescope so if you would keep your eyes open. Thank you Lynn Cooley

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Tentatively planning to haul my 16" up Provo's South Fork canyon tonight
by Richard Tenney 10 Aug '15

10 Aug '15

Barring a terrible turn in weather, I'm planning to set up for a couple of hours at Big Springs Park in South Fork Canyon (Provo) tonight. My step son is visiting from Sweden and wanted to have a look. Feel free to join me if you're in the mood to do so, and the weather decides to cooperate (no guarantees). /Rich

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