2013 Observing Sessions


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January 4
Time: 17:00 to 23:30 MST Telescope: 12.5 inch f/8 Newtonian-20x80 Binocs
Location: Deer Trail, CO Activity: Asterism & Stellar Evolution Programs
Log: Observing Log    
January 5
Time: 18:00 to 22:30 MST Telescope: 24 inch f/4 Newtonian
Location: Berthoud, CO Activity: Herschel 2500
Log: Observing Log    
January 9
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 MST Telescope: 8 inch f/6 Newtonian-20x80 Binocs
Location: Deer Trail, CO Activity: Asterism Program
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February 12
Time: 18:00 to 22:00 MST Telescope: 24 inch f/4 Newtonian-18" f/14.2 Cass-6" f/9 Refractor
Location: Berthoud, CO Activity: Stellar Evolution Program & Herschel 2500
Log: Observing Log    
March 5
Time: 18:00 to 21:30 MST Telescope: 24 inch f/4 Newtonian
Location: Berthoud, CO Activity: Herschel 2500
Log: Observing Log    
March 13
Time: 20:00 MDT Telescope: 20x80 Binoculars
Location: Broomfield, CO Activity: Observe Comet PanSTARRS
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March 17
Time: 20:00 MDT Telescope: 20x80 Binoculars
Location: Broomfield, CO Activity: Observe Comet PanSTARRS
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March 19
Time: 19:50-20:20 MDT Telescope: 20x80 Binoculars
Location: Broomfield, CO Activity: Observe Comet PanSTARRS
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April 6 & 7
Time:   Telescope: 20" f/4.5 Newtonian
Location: Commanche Springs, TX Activity: Observe
Log: Observing Log    
May 27
Time: 21:00 to 22:00 MDT Telescope: 6" f/9 Refractor
Location: Berthoud, CO Activity: Stellar Evolution Program
Log: Observing Log    
June 26
Time: 22:45 to 23:45 MDT Telescope: 24" f/4 Newtonian, 18" f/14.2 Cass and 6" f/9 Refractor
Location: Berthoud, CO Activity: Stellar Evolution Program
Log: Observing Log    
July 3

My setup for tonight...

My newly installed Sky Commander on the 8" Scope

Time: 21:00 to 01:00MDT Telescope: 8" f/6 Newtonian
Location: Deer Trail, CO Activity: Stellar Evolution Program, Mitsky Souble Stars, Combined List
Log: Observing Log    
Aug-Sept-Oct
Time: Every Clear Sunny Day Telescope: Coronado PST 40mm f/10 H-Alpha Scope
Location: Broomfield, CO Activity: Hydrogen Alpha Solar Program
Log: Observing Log    
Sept 6

Setup 8 inch in Point Campground

The Dam is off in the distance

Time: 21:00 to 02:00MDT Telescope: 8" f/6 Newtonian
Location: John Martin State Park Activity: Bright Nebula Program
Log: Observing Log    
Oct 6

Time: 17:00 to 10:30MDT Telescope: 8" f/6 Newtonian
Location: Deer Trail, CO Activity: Bright Nebula Program
Log: Observing Log    
Oct 26

Setup Windscreen at Deer Trail Site because high winds predicted for later in the evening.

Sky Commander ready for a night of observing.

Notes and charts all set for tonight.

Time: 17:00 to 00:00 MDT Telescope: 8" f/6 Newtonian
Location: Deer Trail, CO Activity: Bright Nebula Program
Log: Observing Log    
Nov 30
Time: 18:00 to 20:30 MDT Telescope: 8" f/6 Newtonian
Location: Deer Trail, CO Activity: Asterisms, Herschel 2500
Log: Observing Log    
Dec 11
Time: 17:00 to 18:00 MST Telescope: 6" f/6 Refractor
Location: Berthoud, CO Activity: More Asterisms
Log: None    
Dec 27

Used the 24" tonight

My setup for the night...

Time: 17:00 to 23:30 MST Telescope: 24" f/4 Newtonian
Location: Berthoud, CO Activity: Herschel2500, Asterisms
Log: Observing Log    

 

   
Observing Frequency
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