CRO is open now and weather and forecast are great for tonight. If anyone wants to come out tonight Dru and I will be here.
Please post here that you’re coming.
The forecasts are looking better again! At least until around midnight. Joel is going to open CRO to mow this afternoon and I believe Marv is going to come out and open up the big scopes.
I got home very early this morning, but am planning to head out there again and get there about 2000, shortly before sunset. I’ll stop at Swadley’s in El Reno on the way out. If anyone wants to join me for dinner I plan to be there 1845-1900 (6:45-7). Anyone who wants a guide can meet me there.
I’m thinking i’ll bring my Celestron Origin out tonight, if anywone want to see one in action. Probably also bring my Odyssey and get a couple of science observations in.
I’ll come out around 7:30. Sky is really thick, but I still need to finish the collimation of the RC 10”.
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CRO is open
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It looks like this evening is going to be rather hazy. Tomorrow evening’s forecast looks much better.
Maybe take a look at Zoom.earth
Despite the somewhat iffy weather forecasts, we had a great night at CRO!
It was clear to about 2200, when as predicted, some wispy clouds formed over parts of the sky. But they actually had all disappeared overhead by 2300. The horizons were obscured, but it was fairly low. It was still clear overhead when Bill and I closed up at midnight.
We had 8 folks there tonight, 7 members and 1 guest. Thanks Marv and Chris for opening and running the 14" and 30" scopes!
Thanks for mowing Joel! It was much nicer tonight with the grass cut!
All in all it was a very successful All Member’s Night!
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Our next All Member’s Night at CRO is this weekend, 21 June, the first full day of Summer!
The forecasts are for clear skies! Sadly, they all are also saying the wind will be very very high. 20-30mph. The 14" and 30" might be useable, but if I go out I will not be taking a small telescope. I do not want my expensive telescope to be blown over. Even binoculars might be hard to hold steady in wind that high, but it might be a great night to practice locating constellations with the naked eye!
Sunset is at 2053 (8:53pm). The moon will not rise until 0323.
Please post on here if you are planning on going out! I’m not sure I will be able to make it.
Remember, we renamed it All Member’s Night at CRO to emphasize this is for ALL members, not just CRO members!
Prospective members, guests, or even folks that just stop by to see why there are a bunch of telescopes set up in the middle of nowhere are also welcome!
Yeah that’s why I won’t be heading out tomorrow evening since my tripod isn’t a heavy one I wouldn’t want mine to topple over either. Safe viewing for those who can go.
I plan to be there. I’ll run one of the big scopes if needed.
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Just checked the forecasts again. Strong winds are still predicted for tomorrow evening. 20mph and up. Well, this is Oklahoma, so it shouldn’t be completely unexpected.
But it should be clear so this is a great evening for using the 14” and 30”scopes! Also, a great night to work on viewing without instruments. Take your planisphere and work on spotting the constellations. Just hold on tight and don’t let it blow away!
The stickers are starting to come out, so I don’t recommend wearing sandals or open toed shoes.
Hi guys, I am planning on coming out tonight and bringing a guest. I can’t wait to see everyone and the beautiful stars. I hope the wind settles and we get some good views.
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Chris, you’re the only CRO member who’s said you’re going out tonight. Thank you! I mowed Thursday so it the ground should be in good shape, but I won’t be there tonight. Other than the wind, it looks beautiful!
Can you let folks know about what time you’ll have CRO open? There’s nothing worse for a non-member than to get out there to find the gate locked.
And/or if any other CRO members are going out, please post what time you’ll be there.
Thanks opening CRO for our non-CRO members and guests!
I be out at CRO tonight. Im hoping winds die down some.
Great! Thanks Dru! What time are you going to be there?
Leave out now. Should be by 730 800
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Wind plays a huge factor for me, I have decided to not go this evening. I hope the wind predictions I see are all wrong and everyone has a beautiful evening 
CRO is now open. Very wi dy still.
Thanks for opening! How many showed up? Did you get any good viewing despite the wind?