I sent you an email with that information on March 9th. It has the Map and code to the gate/door.
Sorry I frond it in the spam, donât you all this modern technology!
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I work at UCO if you have time to stop by I can give you your CRO key.
The second member night at CRO in March is on Saturday, May 11.
Sunset is at 2029 (8:29pm). Nautical twilight begins at 2058. Astronomical twilight begins at 2133. Twilight ends and true night begins at 2209.
The moon sets at 0047 (12:47AM) and is a Wacxing Crescent (22.5%).
Check the weather forecasts and check back here to ensure it will be good viewing weather and CRO will be open.
If anyone is coming that can open the 14â or 30â scopes, please post on here that you will be attending and it will be open.
If youâre planning to come out, please post on here that you are coming. I will not be in state, so please ensure that a CRO member posts on here that they will have CRO open for all members!
If you want to be guided to CRO, please post here and check back to see if a CRO member can meet and guide you. CRO members, please post what time you can meet any members needing guides. Please make arrangements to meet directly with whoever will be guiding you.
The location of the observatory is also now searchable in both Google Maps and Apple Maps. Search for Cheddar Ranch Observatory, Watonga, OK, and it should appear and give you directions if you want. It might also appear in your GPS app/program.
Clear and dark skies!
CANCELLED DUE TO CLOUDS, STORMS AND FLOODING.
The next member night at CRO is on Saturday, May 4.
Right now the long range weather forecasts are calling for scattered thunderstorms and high winds, 10-20mph. With a 60% chance of rain. But this is Oklahoma and this could change! Please watch the weather forecasts, and check back here to ensure the observatory will be open before you head out!
Sunset is at 2024 (8:24pm). Nautical twilight begins at 2052. Astronomical twilight begins at 2125. Twilight ends and true night begins at 2201.
The moon sets at 1642 (4:42pm), so it will be a very dark night!
Again, watch the weather forecasts and here on the forum to find out if the forecast changes and if we will have to cancel.
If anyone is coming that can open the 14â or 30â scopes, please post on here that you will be attending and it will be open.
If youâre planning to come out, please post on here that you are coming. I will not be able to attend, so please ensure that a CRO member posts on here that they will have CRO open for all members!
If you want to be guided to CRO, please post here and check back to see if a CRO member can meet and guide you. CRO members, please post what time you can meet any members needing guides. Please make arrangements to meet directly with whoever will be guiding you.
The location of the observatory is also now searchable in both Google Maps and Apple Maps. Search for Cheddar Ranch Observatory, Watonga, OK, and it should appear and give you directions if you want. It might also appear in your GPS app/program.
Clear and dark skies!
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I am planning currently to go early enough to help mow and then stay the evening.
I am planning to go.
I probably wontâ make it. My life right now is all about moving into my new home and getting my old one ready to sell. Suspect it might be June before I get back out observing.
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Thanks, Joel! I hope the weather cooperates!
Ill either need a guide or directions. Is it something you can Google Map?
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Thank ya much!
Did you not get the email I sent out after you joined? It might be in your spam folder. I can resend it if you donât find it.
Oh goodness. I found it. Im sorry. This surgery has me all messed up. Lol
Currently raining out there with a high chance of more rain later today into the night.
I was going to go out to mow but I think I will wait, perhaps I will be able to make later this week around Wednesday.
All the forecasts I see have cloud cover at 100% and scattered thunderstorms. Plus thereâs flood watches around the area. I think itâs safe to cancel this one a bit earlier than I usually do.
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We will be out at CRO early today. The forecast doesnât look good for viewing so we may not stay to long unless something changes. Will post once we get there how things are looking. We could do some training if anyone wants to learn how to use the Club telescope. Fingers crossed for some Aurora. Will be a little Moon out tonight.
I want to go so bad. Idk if I can handle the car ride. Iâm doing better but had to go back to the hospital twice last weekend. I may have to wait a whole other month for my first members night. 
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Well, you come first! Rest well, heal, get better!
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I wonât make this one. Was out Wednesday night till after midnight. No aurora, but clear sky and light breeze. Beautiful! Grass was getting pretty high from all the rain. No wind damage i could see. Hope it stays clear for you folks!