Public Viewing

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4/29/2022 Members observing session report

Twelve members took time out of their busy schedules to schlep their gear to DHO for a wonderful night on the hill.  The temps outside hovered around freezing once the sun set, but the chartroom was heated and lots of home sapiens added to the warmth…both physically and mentally…and with Mike Z’s thoughtfulness, we had a plethora of Vitamin O modalities to explore…bakery-style, gluten free, and classic Oreo’s to keep us going throughout the night.   A few of the observers were die-hard astrophotographers, but there were quite a variety of  stargeeks on the lawn.  Mike F brought his lawn chair […]

It's a small galaxy cluster in Leo that happens to be bright enough and close enough together to fit into one picture, even though each of them are about 35 million light years away.

4/22/2022 Public Viewing Report

Last night was the first Public Session of the season, and it was a “Winner”  Fifteen visitors spent some time with us at DHO under so-so skies, and cool weather, but it didn’t seem to bother them at all.  A group of comet watchers spread a blanket out on the lawn and played games until darkness fell, but high clouds and light pollution thwarted views of any Lyrid meteors raining down.  Several toured the ground to see what Bob O., Tony K., John R had to offer, I was holed up in the chartroom all night with a large TV […]

10/1 Observing session is on!

SAS Members, Our scheduled observing session for tonight, 10/1 is on! Join us at Darling Hill Observatory in Tully (Exit 14 off Route 81). We should be on the field around 7:00 tonight. It will likely get down to the low 50’s or lower, and there’s likely to be some humidity adding to the chill in the air, so please dress appropriately. See you there!