[Chaos-l] Little River Observing

[Stewart-Taylor, Jon]

I’ll second Jayme’s note that it was a very good night, in spite of the moon.  Although it did wash out the comet and the 3 galaxies i tried for, the Double Cluster in Perseus, M41 in Canis Major, the color-contrast double Cor Carolis, and the Mizar/Alcor system stood up to the glare reasonably well.  And, the park is a very nice place to be outside in the dark.  It’s a pity we don’t have more access to it: it would be a good place for a small star party, or for an observing session once a month.

 

J.

 

From: chaos-l-bounces at rtpnet.org [mailto:chaos-l-bounces at rtpnet.org] On Behalf Of Jayme Hanzak
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 1:12 PM
To: CHAOS
Subject: [Chaos-l] Little River Observing

 

With the skies finally clear and the Moon aglow, there was a good turn out at the Little River Park in Durham. There were

about 65 to 70 fellow Earth bound observers present as we opened their minds to the wonders of the night sky. Venus and 

later Saturn gave those in attendance, an awe inspiring view. Venus's crescent was truly amazing. We were also able to show 

the Orion nebula and the open cluster of the Pleidies. 

 

Thanks to everyone who came out to help with Morehead's observing session. 

Jayme Hanzak.org/chaos/

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