Had a great time on Friday observing at Pit-N-Pole. The weather somewhat cooperated, hesitantly. At first it was not looking good cloud wise, but by full dark, most obvious clouds were gone but the transparency was not great, so there must have been some high, thin clouds. Around midnight, it clouded over again, and wouldn't you know it, by the time we were all packed up and ready to go, it was clear again... As it was, I was still able to bring in Stephan's Quintet. I spent most of the observing time viewing the showpiece objects for this time of year and not trying to go real deep. NGC6939 and NGC6946, the galaxy/open cluster combo were the "real cool" objects for me that night. Thanks to Jay for reminding me of them! There were 6 scopes out there which is, I think, a good turnout. Jay, Josh, Jorge, Mark, Allan, Wendy, Saturday and I all had a great time together. Josh really impressed me with his enthusiasm and willingness to learn. He drove my 8" scope and within just a few minutes of quick pointers, he was off and finding objects. As Jay mentioned in his report, we split Epsilon Lyrae down to 75X in his 14" dob! He and Jorge were able to go even lower clear down to 61X, I think it was. I just could not get both components to split at that lower power. I didn't try hard with my scope, as I was enjoying the DSO's. Hope to see even more out next time! Keep looking up, Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Hutchings, Mat (H USA) Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 6:45 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Observing Friday Night Mark; The Pit-N-Pole it is. I don't know if you know where that is or not. If you don't know, call me at 801-699-2233 or 801-253-8861 and we can meet somewhere along Redwood Road so you can follow me out. I'm planning on being at the Pit at 7:00. I'll be at Redwood Road and Bangerter around 6:15 or so. Mat -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Mark Shelton Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 7:58 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Observing Friday Night let me know where you are going. Mark ________________________________ From: Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:44 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Observing Friday Night Mat and I are going to get out observing on Friday. I'm open for Pit n Pole or for Lakeside. If not we might try west of the Pit area. Any takers want to join us at one or the other locations? Just curious. -- Jay Eads _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any included attachments are from Siemens Medical Solutions and are intended only for the addressee(s). The information contained herein may include trade secrets or privileged or otherwise confidential information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender by e-mail with a copy to Central.SecurityOffice@siemens.com Thank you _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php