Eclipse

Author	Message
ECT Send message Joined: 16 Jun 07 Posts: 329 Credit: 614,787 RAC: 0	Message 715831 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 17:28:55 UTC Anyone going to watch it? I will try, but it might be overcast here. ID: 715831 ·

Dr. C.E.T.I. Send message Joined: 29 Feb 00 Posts: 16019 Credit: 794,685 RAC: 0	Message 715844 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 18:02:36 UTC - in response to Message 715831. Last modified: 20 Feb 2008, 18:03:22 UTC Anyone going to watch it? I will try, but it might be overcast here. . . . i believe it's goin' to be seen on the West Coast of the United States, right? . . . the Naval Intels are shootin' that satellite down @ the same time - btw ;) BOINC Wiki . . . Science Status Page . . . ID: 715844 ·

ECT Send message Joined: 16 Jun 07 Posts: 329 Credit: 614,787 RAC: 0	Message 715853 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 18:18:30 UTC - in response to Message 715844. Anyone going to watch it? I will try, but it might be overcast here. . . . i believe it's goin' to be seen on the West Coast of the United States, right? . . . the Naval Intels are shootin' that satellite down @ the same time - btw ;) Yes, I wish I could see the satellite, someone in the West might can watch it explode. I think you can see the eclipse from Coast to Coast. I live in NC, and I can see it tonight. ID: 715853 ·

Dr. C.E.T.I. Send message Joined: 29 Feb 00 Posts: 16019 Credit: 794,685 RAC: 0	Message 715856 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 18:26:06 UTC - in response to Message 715853. Anyone going to watch it? I will try, but it might be overcast here. . . . i believe it's goin' to be seen on the West Coast of the United States, right? . . . the Naval Intels are shootin' that satellite down @ the same time - btw ;) Yes, I wish I could see the satellite, someone in the West might can watch it explode. I think you can see the eclipse from Coast to Coast. I live in NC, and I can see it tonight. i live in NC too - below Charlotte . . . Indian Trail (Cherookee Woods) - which is right below Matthews & Stallings and pretty close to Stallings Road . . . BOINC Wiki . . . Science Status Page . . . ID: 715856 ·

Mr. Majestic Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Nov 07 Posts: 4752 Credit: 258,845 RAC: 0	Message 715884 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 19:06:39 UTC I'm going to try to see it, but it might be too cloudy here. ID: 715884 ·

GalaxyIce Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 13 May 06 Posts: 8927 Credit: 1,361,057 RAC: 0	Message 715919 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 19:52:32 UTC I hope to get a photo or two ;) flam ing balloons ID: 715919 ·

Mr. Majestic Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Nov 07 Posts: 4752 Credit: 258,845 RAC: 0	Message 715929 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 20:20:40 UTC click here to see my very basic setup ID: 715929 ·

Dr. C.E.T.I. Send message Joined: 29 Feb 00 Posts: 16019 Credit: 794,685 RAC: 0	Message 715933 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 20:26:13 UTC - in response to Message 715929. Last modified: 20 Feb 2008, 21:02:56 UTC click here to see my very basic setup love the equatorial mount on that Polaris - sweet Albert - real sweet Q. how much do those cost w/ mount - like to use this one durin' this eclipse: BOINC Wiki . . . Science Status Page . . . ID: 715933 ·

Scarecrow Send message Joined: 15 Jul 00 Posts: 4520 Credit: 486,601 RAC: 0	Message 715934 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 20:26:21 UTC Last modified: 20 Feb 2008, 20:29:45 UTC Latest report here in the middle of the US says that the skies will be 30-60% overcast. And if that's not discouraging enough, the temps will be in the single digits (F) with a wind chill well below zero. [edit] And if I do venture out, I'm taking an umbrella with me so as not to get beaned by any stray satellite parts. [/edit] _________________ *** C...C...C...C...Cripes, it cold! ID: 715934 ·

Mr. Majestic Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Nov 07 Posts: 4752 Credit: 258,845 RAC: 0	Message 715936 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 20:30:28 UTC - in response to Message 715933. click here to see my very basic setup love the equatorial mount on that Polaris - sweet Albert - real sweet Q. how much do those cost w/ mount - I believe mine ran at about $300, but I can't remember for sure. I will look and get an exact figure. ID: 715936 ·

AndyW Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 Oct 02 Posts: 5862 Credit: 10,957,677 RAC: 18	Message 715941 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 20:35:44 UTC - in response to Message 715934. Latest report here in the middle of the US says that the skies will be 30-60% overcast. And if that's not discouraging enough, the temps will be in the single digits (F) with a wind chill well below zero. [edit] And if I do venture out, I'm taking an umbrella with me so as not to get beaned by any stray satellite parts. [/edit] _________________ *** C...C...C...C...Cripes, it cold! LOL, I'd give it all a miss if I were you and stay in the warm. ID: 715941 ·

Mr. Majestic Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Nov 07 Posts: 4752 Credit: 258,845 RAC: 0	Message 715942 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 20:37:06 UTC - in response to Message 715936. click here to see my very basic setup love the equatorial mount on that Polaris - sweet Albert - real sweet Q. how much do those cost w/ mount - I believe mine ran at about $300, but I can't remember for sure. I will look and get an exact figure. I was off by $100, it only costs $200, but celestron sells the same setup for a little less. ID: 715942 ·

Mr. Majestic Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Nov 07 Posts: 4752 Credit: 258,845 RAC: 0	Message 715943 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 20:38:05 UTC I just checked the clear sky clock, and it says that the sky should be clearing up in a few hours and stay clear for the night. I am keeping my fingers crossed. ID: 715943 ·

ECT Send message Joined: 16 Jun 07 Posts: 329 Credit: 614,787 RAC: 0	Message 716000 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 22:15:06 UTC - in response to Message 715856. Last modified: 20 Feb 2008, 22:29:52 UTC Anyone going to watch it? I will try, but it might be overcast here. . . . i believe it's goin' to be seen on the West Coast of the United States, right? . . . the Naval Intels are shootin' that satellite down @ the same time - btw ;) Yes, I wish I could see the satellite, someone in the West might can watch it explode. I think you can see the eclipse from Coast to Coast. I live in NC, and I can see it tonight. i live in NC too - below Charlotte . . . Indian Trail (Cherookee Woods) - which is right below Matthews & Stallings and pretty close to Stallings Road . . . High Point for me. I think , that between all of us, one will see it and can give a first hand account. Having said that, I wish you all good luck. ID: 716000 ·

Mr. Majestic Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Nov 07 Posts: 4752 Credit: 258,845 RAC: 0	Message 716008 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 22:30:57 UTC Just took a look outside and it looks like it may be clear enough for me to observe the eclipse tonight. ID: 716008 ·

Labbie Send message Joined: 19 Jun 06 Posts: 4083 Credit: 5,930,102 RAC: 0	Message 716022 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 22:58:15 UTC Last modified: 20 Feb 2008, 23:00:42 UTC Looks like I'm going to have complete cloud cover, but for those that can't view it directly, Peter Grego's Cosmic Backyard is going to put it on his webcam. [EDIT] Weather permitting [/EDIT] Calm Chaos Forum...Join Calm Chaos Now ID: 716022 ·

SATAN Send message Joined: 27 Aug 06 Posts: 835 Credit: 2,129,006 RAC: 0	Message 716024 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 23:02:15 UTC Off for a nap, then going to go and see if I can get a decent image. Only on a D40X though, nothing special like you fancy lot. ID: 716024 ·

GalaxyIce Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 13 May 06 Posts: 8927 Credit: 1,361,057 RAC: 0	Message 716025 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 23:02:43 UTC There was a crystal clear sky here over southern England 2 hours ago. Now a little hazy but the Moon is clearly visible. flam ing balloons ID: 716025 ·

kaseychief Send message Joined: 3 Dec 07 Posts: 1643 Credit: 480,503 RAC: 1	Message 716038 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 23:28:52 UTC - in response to Message 715941. Latest report here in the middle of the US says that the skies will be 30-60% overcast. And if that's not discouraging enough, the temps will be in the single digits (F) with a wind chill well below zero. [edit] And if I do venture out, I'm taking an umbrella with me so as not to get beaned by any stray satellite parts. [/edit] _________________ *** C...C...C...C...Cripes, it cold! LOL, I'd give it all a miss if I were you and stay in the warm. Sorry to hear about the cold weather there. 5:25 P.M.,75 deg F bright blue skies. ID: 716038 ·

SATAN Send message Joined: 27 Aug 06 Posts: 835 Credit: 2,129,006 RAC: 0	Message 716046 - Posted: 20 Feb 2008, 23:38:28 UTC Seems to have clouded over a fair bit in cornwall at hte minute, will still go for a walk around 2:30 ID: 716046 ·

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