[Chaos-l] Little River Observing

[Mickey Jo Sorrell]

Ranger Mike is very willing to open the park to CHAOS. He said to just 
let him know when we're interested in coming in.
He'll make sure the gate is unlocked.

Mickey

Stewart-Taylor, Jon wrote:
>
> 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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Mickey Jo Sorrell
Planetarium Educator
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
CB #3480
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC  27599
919-962-3300