Heliport Doesn't look Good

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Paul Kovacik

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May 28, 2022, 11:14:24 AM5/28/22
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Jason,
I looked at the weather report for the Heliport and Peddler Hill for Saturday and Sunday. It doesn't look good to me.

The Seeing is Bad to Poor at both places.

The humidity at the Heleport is high at 35% to 55%. Peddler Hill is even worse at 55% to 75%. To me these are not ideal conditions for telescope work.  Sounds like last month when we were up to the Heliport. (High Humidity)

I think that I will pass on observing this Sunday.

Paul Kovacik

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Jason Keyes

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May 28, 2022, 10:31:11 PM5/28/22
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Paul, I'm going to head to heliport Sunday, if conditions don't change. I usually mostly pay attention to cloud cover and transparency. When I lived back east it was often humid. I have lots of dew straps, if I need them :)  I need to test out my cheapo astrograph for my summer trip.  I just collected it and want to sharpen it up, if conditions permit.

Clear skies!!

Jason

Jason Keyes

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May 28, 2022, 10:32:48 PM5/28/22
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Collimted not collected.  Darn spell check doesn't know anything lol

Paul Kovacik

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May 28, 2022, 10:34:06 PM5/28/22
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I'll double check tomorrow. Today was a lousy day for me. Printer problems. Mumble grumble. 

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Jason Keyes

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May 29, 2022, 6:39:06 PM5/29/22
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Well, I'm going to head up to heliport tonight. I'll try to get there around 7



Paul Kovacik

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May 29, 2022, 6:43:30 PM5/29/22
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Jason, 
I don't feel well. Got a covid-19 booster on Friday. Still feeling under the weather. 

Hope that you see lots of good stuff. 

Clear Skies
Low Humidity
Low Wind. 


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Jason Keyes

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May 29, 2022, 6:45:52 PM5/29/22
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Paul Kovacik

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May 29, 2022, 6:49:45 PM5/29/22
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Thanks Jason, me too! 

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Low Winds
Low Humidity

Jeff Baldwin

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May 30, 2022, 12:49:06 AM5/30/22
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Well, needle to say, I didn’t get done what I needed to get done today and so I’m not at the Heliport. Hope you have a good time Jason, Paul, sorry you’re under the weather. Apparently, I’m waiting until the forest fire smoke is really thick before I go observing. Duh!

 

Baldy

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Jason Keyes

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May 30, 2022, 8:10:20 PM5/30/22
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It was an exceptional night! Sorry you guys couldn't make it. I didn't get home until almost 6am...no dew, barely a breeze, not one cloud... Watched the milkyway rise while my scopes spent time in Cepheus... didn't end up using the astrograph, as I noticed one of the mirror screws loosened and collimation was off again (when is the next scope repair class?).  If my images come out ok, i'll share them.

Clear skies! 

Jason 

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Paul Kovacik

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May 30, 2022, 8:33:12 PM5/30/22
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Jason, 
It sounds like you had a great evening. 

It figures, I was feeling like 💩 and the skies are great. Of course my interpretation of the weather leaves something to be desired. 

The Tau-Herculids Meteor Shower set for Monday night could create a spectacular showing of at least 1,000 meteors per hour.

Clear Skies
Low Winds
Low Humidity

Jeff Baldwin

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May 30, 2022, 8:39:39 PM5/30/22
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We’re not going to have an ATM for a while, but you can come over to the shop any time and we can work it over. I’ll be leaving for Utah in a few days, so we’ll have to schedule it.

Jason Keyes

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May 30, 2022, 9:32:01 PM5/30/22
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Paul, I won't be able to make the motor shower... I think an early bed is calling tonight lol

Thanks Jeff! I'll take you up on that offer when you get back. Hope you have a fun, safe trip!!

Jason

Jeffrey B. Baldwin

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May 30, 2022, 9:54:41 PM5/30/22
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I think I’ll be back around the 13th or 14th of June. I’m gonna forget, so give me a reminder holler.

 

Jeff Baldwin

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Jason Keyes

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May 30, 2022, 10:34:00 PM5/30/22
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Will do. Thank you!!

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