Hi Dave. I plan on coming out and would like to get training on the club telescope.
Hey, just an fyi, weâre meeting at Swadleyâs in El Reno @ 2pm today. Come on out.
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Just for a quick meetup? Or to head out together? I canât go to CRO bc of my stomach, but Iâd love to see everyone!
Come on out we would love to see you
CRO is open⌠The sky is totally over cast.
I was out Thursday, started out scattered clouds but cleared out by 10:30 winds dropped to < 5 mph. Skies were beautiful, and the Whippoorwills were singing and the Coyoteâs were howling.
We are getting ready to head out and CRO is locked up. Wouldnât you know it, the sky is starting to clear too.
We didnât see any Aurora tonight.
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Yep, I just looked at satellite and itâs clearing! At least a clear slot for a little while. Maybe you can see some aurora?
It was just Ben and me for the member night. Trained Ben on using the C14. We were able to see some Stars and the Moon with it. Ben was able to get his iPhone configured to run the telescope from the phone. We got to see a bright ISS passed just over the Moon. We closed up the telescope and took some pictures to see if the aurora would show up. Donât think we could see any. We did both get this green blob on our pictures. I think it was just some reflection from the WiFi antenna. We left about 10:30pm and the sky was about 3/4 clear.
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I uncanceled this as a CRO Member did go out tonight and open the observatory.
CANCELLED: I donât see any CRO member saying they are going to open the observatory tonight, so I am officially canceling tonightâs Member Night. Hopefully weâll have better luck next week.
The next member night at CRO is on Saturday, June 1.
Right now the long range weather forecasts are calling for scattered thunderstorms and high winds, 10-20mph. With a 50% chance of rain. (Almost the same as last month!) 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 2045 (8:45pm). Nautical twilight begins at 2115. Astronomical twilight begins at 2152. Twilight ends and true night begins at 2232.
The moon sets at 1539 (3:39pm), 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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The second member night at CRO in March is on Saturday, June 8.
Sunset is at 2049 (8:49pm). Nautical twilight begins at 2119. Astronomical twilight begins at 2156. Twilight ends and true night begins at 2237.
The moon sets at 2324 (11:24PM) and is a Wacxing Crescent (8.3%).
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!
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Weather permitting Iâd like to come if eligible. Shouldnât have trouble finding it if itâs on google/apple maps, and would be pulling in around 10:30pm. At a minimum, Iâd like to get the chance to meet a few members.
Planning to attend. Will be checking weather Friday and the day of.
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I am planning to be there early enough to help mow if needed, you all are welcome to join me!
I plan on the trip over there, if my wife is Okay. She had shoulder surgery last week and I kinda stay close. I canât do much but I love to mow if itâs a riding mower. lol.
Dennis
@Okifatboy Ever use a zero turn mower Dennis?
Been a while but yes. Iâve used one.
Then you would have no issuesâ:grin: