[Chaos-l] Little River Observing

[BOBI GALLAGHER]

Wonderful. Sorry I couldn't make the observing, but Little River is a neat 
park, and not too far.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mickey Jo Sorrell" <sorrell at email.unc.edu>
To: "Stewart-Taylor, Jon" <stewart-taylorj at anx.com>
Cc: "CHAOS" <chaos-l at rtpnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 1:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Chaos-l] Little River Observing


> 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
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