I'm a fairly new member to SLAS. Was at Harmon's yesterday for short tiem at Sun Party and was great to put faces to names. Looking forward to getting involved on a more regular basis. Sounds like great views from SPOC. Can't make it tonight. Was wondering if the comet will still be in the night sky next couple of days ( at least tomorrow), and if anyone might be at SPOC tomorrow (monday) evening while its still in the night sky, and assuming its clear??? I could make it tomorrow if others in the club are planning on being there. I did see it myself last night for the first time from the valley, but a darker area. It was tough to find initially. But once I located it, it was spectacular! Used my new 15x70 binoculars recommended by the club, and I was so impressed with the optices for the $100.00 price, and the comet was magnificient. Was surprised how blue the color was. Was certainly one of the best I had seen in my lifetime. Looking forward to becoming a more active member - I have been a member of various astronomy clubs since the sixties, and I must say, this is one of the most active I have been associated with. And the experienced people are so supportive and helpful to the newbies. Thanks!!! Jim Stitley --- Patrick Wiggins <paw@trilobyte.net> wrote:
Great views of the comet tonight from SPOC. But even better views of Saturn and M-42 through the Brandt and Jupiter through the Ealing.
Chances are good that we'll open both scopes up Sunday night too.
Patrick :-)
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