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Roger Hill

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Observatory Night - March 8, 2019
« on: March 08, 2019, 12:23:21 AM »
The Clear Sky Chart is predicting great skies for the evening of Friday, March 8, 2019. 


As a result, the Observatory Night for March 15, is being brought forward a week.


Please join us, as all are welcome.


Dress warmly as conditions are expected to be in the -10 to -11 degrees Celsius.


There will be a few 'scopes available to borrow, so if you have your own telescope, please bring it.


There will be suggestions for people who want to work toward their Messier Certificate, and others for those pursuing an Explore The Universe certificate.


The gates will be open by 7:30pm

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Re: Observatory Night - March 8, 2019
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2019, 10:31:59 AM »
Indeed.  Looks spectacular .... and about time, too!


Here is a link to all of the Clear Sky Charts within 100 km of the Hamilton-Centre Observatory.

http://www.cleardarksky.com/cgi-bin/find_chart.py?Mn=telescope&type=wmap&radius=100&unit=0&disp=gmap&title=Charts+within+100Km+of+Hamilton+Centre+Observatory&olat=43.3905555556&olong=-79.922775

Here is the CSC prediction for tonight .... attached.

Have fun ... I will be setting up at home ....

Jeff

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Re: Observatory Night - March 8, 2019
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2019, 02:08:39 PM »
Sorry Roger, I know I said last night I’d be up to help get the roof open but due to an influx of business at the shop I’ll have to work late. I’ll try & get up afterwards if I’m not too tired