> In a message dated 2/22/2003 1:13:45 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> bczerwin@No-Spam writes:
>
> > I plan on heading to Fremont Peak's Ranger Row area this evening,
> > probably arriving about 5:15pm or so. Sunset about 5:55pm; Moonrise
> > about 12:50am. The Clear Sky Clock predictions don't look very good ...
> > but what the heck!
>
> I had excellent seeing in my backyard last night. Very surprising since it's
> usually pretty poor around here. I got some nice views of Jupiter with my 8"
> SCT and bino-viewer.
It *was* a good night, wasn't it? I had family issues keeping me in town,
so set up in the back yard, too - Jupiter and Saturn were both as sharp as
I've seen them. Transparency wasn't too bad, either. Dew was a bother, but
setting up at home had one advantage - I brought out a hair dryer on an
extension cord to keep my finder and Telrad usable.
Probably do it again tonight. Even with iffy weather, I'd still rather be out
at the Peak, but I'll take my ancient photons where I can get 'em.
Let's hope for clear skies next weekend.
Dana