Yeah, I was surprised myself this morning to see M45. I always think of them as a winter dazzler. -- Joe ________________________________ From: Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 4:56 AM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Bryce 23 August? Hi all, Just back from another program at Bryce Canyon (I believe that was my 144th program down there). Clouds threatened all day but when the Sun went to bed so did the clouds. There's something about this time of year with the Milky Way booming overhead that's just downright spectacular. I've got one more program there this year and that will be the evening of 23 August. Perchance is there anyone out there with a telescope and who is good with talking astronomy with the public that might want to help out? I should be able to get you some gas and food money (though, admittedly not enough to cover the actual cost if traveling from SLC) and a room at one of the motels outside the park. Or if you don't want to overnight you can just drive back right after the program like I do. If interested please reply off list to paw@wirelessbeehive.com. Clear skies, patrick p.s. As I was driving home up I-15 I saw M-45 over in the east. First time I've seen it this season. Nice. Like seeing an old friend after a long absence. _______________________________________________ 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