Like shooting stars? - Page 2

Sean · 01-07-2008, 09:48 AM

That's been on my list for years. The one I have is from Boy Scouts; still pretty good though.

gorillamom · 01-07-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

I have to confess I'm one of those telescope owners.

Can i come over, I don't have a telescope. My ex took it. You need to keep us all updated on how it looks. Damn, I need a telescope!

gonzo · 01-07-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gorillamom

Can i come over, I don't have a telescope. My ex took it. You need to keep us all updated on how it looks. Damn, I need a telescope!

Sure, come on! We'll sit out on the deck with drinks and snacks and watch what I call "big sky". Back in Fl. I couldn't see dip because I could never get far away from city lights. Here it is total darkness and all sky. I love it!

Elliott · 01-07-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

I just made myself a mini calendar for sky events, so I thought I'd share.

2008 Sky watching:

Feb. 21: Total Lunar eclipse
April 22: Lyrid Meteor showers
May 05: Eta-Aquarid Meteor showers
July 28: S. Delta Aquarid Meteor showers
August 01: Solar eclipse (N. Hem.)
August 12: Perseid Meteor showers
August 16: Partial solar eclipse
September 01: Aurigid Meteor showers
October 08: Draconid Meteor showers
October 21: Orionid Meteor showers
November 12: North Taurid Meteor showers
November 17: Leonid Meteor showers
November 22: Alpha-monocerotid Meteor showers
December 06: Phoenicid Meteor showers
December 07: Puppid-Velid Meteor showers
December 13: Geminid Meteor showers

I've always loved stargazing. You can't see anything in LA

gonzo · 01-07-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott

I've always loved stargazing. You can't see anything in LA

I know what ya mean. I'd have to go way out by boat to see meteor showers back in Tampa Bay. I missed a lot.

gonzo · 01-07-2008, 08:18 PM

On New Year's Day, Comet Tuttle passed closest to Earth, at a distance of 23.5 million miles (37.8 million kilometers). Although it is now slowly moving away from the Earth, it will continue to slowly approach the sun, passing closest to it on Jan. 27. Comets are most visible when they near the sun, which lights up material that boils off the comet.

During these next two weeks, the comet will hold nearly steady in brightness at around magnitude 6. For those blessed with clear, dark skies far from significant light pollution, the comet might be even glimpsed with the unaided eye. But good binoculars or small telescopes will easily bring Tuttle into view if you know where to train them; it should appear as a small fuzzy star, possibly sporting a faint, narrow tail.

Dawnling · 01-07-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

On New Year's Day, Comet Tuttle passed closest to Earth, at a distance of 23.5 million miles (37.8 million kilometers). Although it is now slowly moving away from the Earth, it will continue to slowly approach the sun, passing closest to it on Jan. 27. Comets are most visible when they near the sun, which lights up material that boils off the comet.

During these next two weeks, the comet will hold nearly steady in brightness at around magnitude 6. For those blessed with clear, dark skies far from significant light pollution, the comet might be even glimpsed with the unaided eye. But good binoculars or small telescopes will easily bring Tuttle into view if you know where to train them; it should appear as a small fuzzy star, possibly sporting a faint, narrow tail.

Oh! Oh OH! OH!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gonzo · 01-08-2008, 07:56 AM

YW. I'll post 'em as I find 'em. I'm only a novice at this, but I love it.

JeffinCO · 01-08-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliott

I've always loved stargazing. You can't see anything in LA

This is my same problem...hard to see all the clusters when you're in a metropolis.

....(wishing I lived in the mountains)

Cool thread, Gonz.

Dawnling · 01-08-2008, 07:58 PM

I have a friend involved in

a plan to make it so city lights are shielded.

Partly so that light wont be wasted and
we'd use less energy and
partly to allow for starlight to give joy

01-07-2008, 09:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sean Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, Texas...ya'll Posts: 1,527 My Mood: Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 21 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	That's been on my list for years. The one I have is from Boy Scouts; still pretty good though.
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01-07-2008, 08:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
gonzo strange brew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deep in the woods Posts: 1,458 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 36 Thanked 40 Times in 22 Posts	Just found this... On New Year's Day, Comet Tuttle passed closest to Earth, at a distance of 23.5 million miles (37.8 million kilometers). Although it is now slowly moving away from the Earth, it will continue to slowly approach the sun, passing closest to it on Jan. 27. Comets are most visible when they near the sun, which lights up material that boils off the comet. During these next two weeks, the comet will hold nearly steady in brightness at around magnitude 6. For those blessed with clear, dark skies far from significant light pollution, the comet might be even glimpsed with the unaided eye. But good binoculars or small telescopes will easily bring Tuttle into view if you know where to train them; it should appear as a small fuzzy star, possibly sporting a faint, narrow tail.
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01-08-2008, 07:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
gonzo strange brew Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deep in the woods Posts: 1,458 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 36 Thanked 40 Times in 22 Posts	YW. I'll post 'em as I find 'em. I'm only a novice at this, but I love it.
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01-08-2008, 07:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
Dawnling Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: DC Posts: 1,303 My Mood: Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I have a friend involved in a plan to make it so city lights are shielded. Partly so that light wont be wasted and we'd use less energy and partly to allow for starlight to give joy
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