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 […]
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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!
*** SAS Members *** Our observing session scheduled for tonight (Friday, 9/3) is on! Come and join us at Darling Hill Observatory off of Route 81 south (Exit 14). All are welcome! It will get into the mid 50’s tonight, so please dress appropriately. Masks will be required.
Please join us for our monthly public star party at Darling Hill Observatory starting on Friday September 7th at 8:00PM! See these tips for what to bring, how to dress, how to handle headlights, smart phones, and flashlights, and what to expect. Watch this site for cancellation or rescheduling due to weather. If you are interested in seeing the lecture on Hydrogen-Alpha solar observing instruments, please arrive prior to 7:30PM.