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The MARS SHOW was, tragically, cut down before it's time by the will of the ineffable weather gods.
C'est la vie, the astronomer's curse.
A few of the die-hards came by for glimpses of the moon through brief gaps in the clouds and haze. Unfortunately, there was lots of smoke in the air. Smoke particles can settle on the mirrors and gum up the works of a telescope. It can also potentially corrode optical coatings, so we called it a night at about 8:30 PM.
There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon for a potential future event before the Christmas holidays, "the Seventh place Satellite Spotting Spectacular". I hope to nail down a date for this soon. It may even be spread out over two or three nights.
At the Satellite spotting spectacular, visitors will learn about the fun hobby of satellite watching. See dozens of timed flyovers, iridium flares, and maybe even Hubble or the International Space Station. Learn how you too can know when satellites will be visible and how to read a prediction chart.
C'est la vie, the astronomer's curse.
A few of the die-hards came by for glimpses of the moon through brief gaps in the clouds and haze. Unfortunately, there was lots of smoke in the air. Smoke particles can settle on the mirrors and gum up the works of a telescope. It can also potentially corrode optical coatings, so we called it a night at about 8:30 PM.
There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon for a potential future event before the Christmas holidays, "the Seventh place Satellite Spotting Spectacular". I hope to nail down a date for this soon. It may even be spread out over two or three nights.
At the Satellite spotting spectacular, visitors will learn about the fun hobby of satellite watching. See dozens of timed flyovers, iridium flares, and maybe even Hubble or the International Space Station. Learn how you too can know when satellites will be visible and how to read a prediction chart.