Mainstream weather forecasts are sounding hopeful for Monday night, using words like "clearing," "ridge building in," and "drying out." But CSC does not look...
Matt, I'll suggest the Carizzo Plain National Monument east of Bakersfield. It's got really dark skies, has an uncrowded campground, is a lot warmer and...
Hi Matt, There's a site near Arnold that's used by the Stockton Astro Society as their winter observing spot. It's where a road dead-ends. There's a good ...
... access ... Not currently limited. You can use Dinosaur Point at this point just by calling the rangers ahead of time. Just a courtesy, so they don't find...
Hi all, Early Registration is in full swing, and it looks like we will have a great turn out at this year's Golden State Star Party on July 2 through July 6....
Colder than h#$% but crystal clear conditions Monday night. I have a dance lesson that I religiously go to, but I could be talked out of it if there were...
Thanks for the replies and suggestions! It looks clear but between the cold and my conscience I decided to go to work after all. The Carrizo Plain site (and...
Cold and Windy... I hate the wind. 'was going to setup in the backyard but have no wind blocking buidings or trees... Burrrrrrr!! Hoping for another...
I was a little concerned about possible dew or gusty winds but conditions were excellent last night at Lake Sonoma, starting off with a stunning zodiacal cone...
Despite some concerns about possible gusty winds, dewing issues and a muddy observing area I met Bob Douglas on Monday night at Lake Sonoma (Lone Rock) and...
This object really has a confusing history in terms of classification. It's been catalogued as an HII region (LBN 809), galaxy (PGC 16765), planetary (PK...
Marsha and I are planning on observing from Cronan Ranch tomorrow night...as it looks better tomorrow than Saturday. ETA about 6:15 to 6:45. Anyone else...
I tried to send this via my regular (laptop) E-mail but don't think it went through. If you get a double posting, I apologize up front. Teri Well, I finally...
It is not a real dark spot, but pretty close to where we (you, Mars and I) live. It has some nice hills to the west blocking some of the sky glow. Others...
Tony, Yeap, it is the parking lot on the very upper left corner. CS, Alvin ... _____________________________________________________________________ ... ...
Hello Terry: I just finished reading your great OR from Antihue, Chile. Thanks for typing this up and sharing it with everyone. Your descriptions of southern...
Alvin and I set up at Cronan Ranch around 7:30 p.m. Somehow we missed Tony! We were delighted to be out under the stars again with telescopes. Cronan Ranch is...
Sunday night could be better than tonight according to CSC. I'd be up to going out Sunday night as I have Monday off. Any takers either Saturday or Sunday? ...
I'm up for tonight and maybe tomorrow. Tomorrow is open if plans change with my parents. And Marsha is right, CSC doesn't look so hot for tonight. As Marsha...
Hi Marsha and Alvin (and others?) I will try to join you for a few hours tonight. ETA ~ 5:30. It looks like the CSC takes a bit of a dive around 9-10 PM and I...
I'll be there around 5:30, too...maybe 5:00. Just having a couple of hours will be fine for me and then I'll see if the sky holds for Sunday. I noticed that...
Ouch! I didn't read this 'till now. I hope you guys get a decent night. I was busy working around the house. If the weather holds I'll be up for tomorrow. ...
Yup.. You guy's missed me alright!!! LoL!! I left by 7pm.. Forgot my diagonal for the Nexstar8. Not fun using that scope w/o it.. Was hoping to mooch views but...
Tony, Ouch! We were ill prepared too. I forgot some of my cold gear as I used it for a ski trip last weekend. Luckily I improvised most of the way. Marsha...
