Hi, Marcia! Yes, you are allowed to bring guests to CRO. And not having a telescope is not a problem. There will be plenty that you all can look through, and usually some binoculars as well. Or, as you say, just bring a chair, recline back, and enjoy the darker skies of CRO to enjoy the spectacular views in the universe around us!
Sadly, though, it’s not looking good for this Saturday. Forecasts have improved in that I don’t see thunderstorms predicted in the evening anymore, but it looks like it will be 100% overcast, and might still be raining a bit.
Please keep checking back here for updates, but if the forecasts are the same this afternoon, I’ll probably cancel for this weekend. No stars, and muddy roads, make for an unpleasant and disappointing evening. And who wants to wash the mud off their car for that?
Thx much for all the good info! Is this Sunday night a possibility or no? Not sure about your rules for nights other than scheduled events. But if we get lots of rain today and tomorrow, then roads will probably still be muddy Sunday, too. Anyway, very excited about becoming a member so I can show my friends the skies soon! Thanks much!
Usually no one goes out on Sunday evenings as most club members have to work the next morning. This Sunday is unlikely as the forecast is not much better for Sunday than it is for Saturday.
I’m not sure how long you’ve been a member, but if it’s over three months, you can add CRO membership and you’ll be able to go to CRO whenever you want. You can take guests with you when you do. Or you can ask a CRO member to open it up for you. I’m retired so am open to going out on almost any night the weather is good. Sadly, the forecasts for the next two weeks is pretty bad.
THE MESSIER MARATHON MAKEUP AND ALL MEMBERS NIGHT FOR 26 APRIL IS CANCELLED!
Like last week, there’s no reason to wait until tomorrow to cancel. All my apps, and the NWS, say it will be mostly cloudy for an hour or two tomorrow evening, and completely overcast the rest of the night. Plus thunderstorms are back in the forecasts. And 90% chance of rain during the day, so roads will be very muddy.
The May All Members Nights will be 24 and 31 May. I hope we’ll have better weather then, but it’s Oklahoma in the springtime, so we’ll just have to wait and see.
If the weather cooperates, don’t forget First Friday Public Observing Night at Arbor Gardens Park in Moore. That’s every month. And put Sally’s Night at the Science Museum Oklahoma on 13 June on your calendar!
I know it’s disappointing for regular members to hear that All Member Night is cancelled. I know that some of our newer members have recently joined the CRO membership community. If you are a recent club member (3 months) and have joined CRO, be sure and " Watch" the thread “Going Out on a Non-member Night? Post Here.” in the CRO section. Many of us go out throughout the month and prefer company for safety reasons.
Did you know that double stars can thrill for a full evening…even under a full moon? Mid-month skies are full of opportunities to view the moon’s surface features, planets, and some deep space objects (DSOs).
Several of us would be glad to train you on opening and using the C14 on these nights, if you like.
Or just set up and work your equipment, knowing someone else is there, too.
A Friday night before, or a Sunday night after the new moon All Member Night can be a very dark sky under clear weather. Several of us like to go then, schedule’s permitting.