# First Friday at Arbor Gardens Nov 6th

**URL:** <https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429>\
**Category:** Events\
**Tags:** observing, outreach\
**Created:** [December 28, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429 "2025-12-28T21:25:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/jimdayrt/32/150_2.png) [@jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/jimdayrt)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/21 "2026-02-08T01:54:44Z")

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I was setting up at Arbor Gardens last night… and noticed the sun setting behind two trees… took a quick picture of it. Didn’t really think much about it, but decided to post it on the Seestar community forum… and got a lot of likes on it. So i will post it here too, see what you all have to say… To Joel… I know this looks a lot like your profile pic… i wasn’t

 ![2026-02-06-175719-Solar](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/1/107fa041fe1d7da86480b5d0bd471691062cb03d.jpeg)  
trying to copy you! And for the record I think yours is better.

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**Author:** ![mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mpsurge/32/952_2.png) [@mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/mpsurge)\
**Post date:** [February 8, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/22 "2026-02-08T03:14:27Z")

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Wow! I love those types of images, here’s a repost of one I took previously

 ![1000000825](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/1X/bbf993020a6e55443af7cc52f2d6255b3a6df9a3.jpeg)  
Taken the night before the April 2024 eclipse.

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [March 2, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/23 "2026-03-02T19:55:15Z")

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Weather permitting, we’ll be holding another First Friday at Arbor Gardens Park in Moore this Friday Mar 6th. Sunset is at 1831,

The forecast is not particularly good. About a 50% chance of thunderstorms, with steady winds 10-20, gusts to 35 mph.

Check back here Thursday and Friday for updates. If we can’t hold it on Friday, we’ll try First Friday on Saturday the next evening. But the forecast doesn’t look good for that day, either.

If you live on the north side of OKC, I recommend helping out at Paseo. If you live on the south side, Arbor Gardens park will be closer for you. Last month we had enough members come to both to have great events at both areas.

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/24 "2026-03-06T18:41:24Z")

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The forecast hasn’t changed. Partly cloudy skies; winds 20-35mph. The forecast for tomorrow evening is looking good. Clear skies, low winds.

Does anyone want to try to set up tonight for First Friday at Arbor Gardens? I’m going to cancel it about 3 if no one indicates they’re going to be there tonight. If we cancel tonight, we’ll go to our backup plan and hold First Friday on Saturday.

Please post on here if you want to give it a shot. I will not be coming. My smart scopes don’t do well in those winds, regardless of the clouds.

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**Author:** ![R.Palmer](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/r.palmer/32/7_2.png) [@R.Palmer](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/R.Palmer)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/25 "2026-03-06T18:50:38Z")

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I’m keeping an eye on it. Still seeing a chance for severe weather

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**Author:** ![jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/jimdayrt/32/150_2.png) [@jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/jimdayrt)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/26 "2026-03-06T19:46:07Z")

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I am planning on being at Arbor Gardens tonight. I will at least make an appearance (unless the weather gets crazy). If tomorrow looks better, I will try to make it out then too.

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/27 "2026-03-06T19:47:29Z")

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Okay, I won’t cancel tonight, but I will add First Friday on Saturday to the calendar.

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**Author:** ![jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/jimdayrt/32/150_2.png) [@jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/jimdayrt)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/28 "2026-03-06T23:58:06Z")

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I am at Arbor Gardens in Moore. I am estimating 65% cloud cover currently. It appears to moving to the NorthEast. Clearer skies to the SouthWest. Gusty winds. No Tornado sirens at this time. I will stick around for a little while to see if anyone else shows up, and cloud coverage passes,(or until tornado sirens blare!)

 ![IMG_0574](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/9/96c7b6545f6833bbc7cd79d4d339eb352732439e.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/jimdayrt/32/150_2.png) [@jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/jimdayrt)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/29 "2026-03-07T03:26:10Z")

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Wrapping things up here at Arbor Gardens… Had one student from UCO show up. Eventually the skies cleared up… it was a little windy. I did manage to do some imaging. Tonights pic is the Rosette Nebula.

 ![IMG_0585](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/0/0998cd55ab4f24fdce115c38e001127ac1428300.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![R.Palmer](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/r.palmer/32/7_2.png) [@R.Palmer](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/R.Palmer)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/30 "2026-03-07T04:29:20Z")

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I’m glad the worst of the weather held off for you and you got some imaging.

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/31 "2026-03-07T19:28:43Z")

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The forecast is great for tonight! Clear and calm by about 6 or so, though a tad bit cooler than the last few days; in the 50s.

Sunset is at 6:30. i’m going to try to get there about 6.

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**Author:** ![R.Palmer](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/r.palmer/32/7_2.png) [@R.Palmer](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/R.Palmer)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/32 "2026-03-07T22:08:47Z")

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I should make it tonight I think. Gonna have to pack the cold gear I guess

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/33 "2026-03-08T00:04:57Z")

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Running very late. Not sure when I’ll get there. Hold the fort please!

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**Author:** ![405nightshots](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/405nightshots/32/1577_2.png) [@405nightshots](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/405nightshots)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/34 "2026-03-08T01:36:03Z")

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@DaveNH6SM … this is M42 after 15 minutes on S30 Pro at Arbor Gardens

 ![1772933213718_1](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/d/d7246334d08a87d0cbbca62f6e858547cf96357d.jpeg)

… after 30 minutes on S30 Pro at Arbor Gardens

 ![Stacked_186_M 42_10](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3d672a9078387539fd1d6c9bf50bbb43b731a40d.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/35 "2026-03-08T03:51:30Z")

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It’s been a gorgeous night at Arbor Gardens! Clear skies, almost no wind, but definitely a bit nippy.

We had 5 members and 2 guests. It’s been an all smart scope night, with two S50s, one S30 Pro, and one Odyssey.

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**Author:** ![jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/jimdayrt/32/150_2.png) [@jimdayrt](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/jimdayrt)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/36 "2026-03-08T03:56:13Z")

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Got a nice image of Thors Helmet… Thanks to everyone that came out!

 ![IMG_0598](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b16e3993662a281514c94a7c5268a51f24cc9c08.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![405nightshots](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/405nightshots/32/1577_2.png) [@405nightshots](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/405nightshots)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/37 "2026-03-08T06:12:30Z")

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No whitecaps on the lake, but the (color) temperature was 4000 Kelvin

 ![BILL FARRAR_DSC_0251_380](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/d/decd23ea7fe38c5b0868b8f0821ac965bdb3d5ee.jpeg)  
 ![DSC_0259-1](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/1/1b05a20501659f223279f8814f26e66da37890ce.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![405nightshots](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/405nightshots/32/1577_2.png) [@405nightshots](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/405nightshots)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/38 "2026-03-08T15:06:04Z")

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… Leo’s Triplet after 30 minutes on the S30 Pro, with the glow from city lights 🥴

 ![Stacked_180_M 66_10](https://discourse.okcastro.club/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e9c1582f8b2a03f7f110e18867fdc6d66a3723bf.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mitche/32/61_2.png) [@Mitche](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/Mitche)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/39 "2026-03-08T21:02:26Z")

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The truly amazing thing about last night at Arbor Gardens was that Joel was wearing long pants, with shoes and socks! Not his usual shorts and sandals he wears at CRO all winter long.

No coat though. He didn’t go that far.

Glad you made the long trip south, Joel!

Thanks to all who showed up!

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**Author:** ![mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/user_avatar/discourse.okcastro.club/mpsurge/32/952_2.png) [@mpsurge](https://discourse.okcastro.club/u/mpsurge)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://discourse.okcastro.club/t/first-friday-at-arbor-gardens-nov-6th/1429/40 "2026-03-08T23:18:06Z")

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If nothing else, I am good for amusement! 🤣

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