Tomorrow is Astronomy Day 2010 and my friends at the Modine-Benstead Observatory will be open tomorrow for you viewing pleasure. Daytime solar observing from 2-5pm and night time observing from 8 - 11 pm. It's free (although donations are accepted).
Saturn is really nice right now. I am sure it will be a featured object. Mars is up, but usually a disappointment through a telescope because it is a small planet and getting farther away from us (although I was surprised that I was still able to make out some surface detail earlier this week with a 6" scope). The Moon is a few days past first quarter so it will be bright, but still nice to observe.
Unfortunately, the forecast is not looking good for Racine. Keep an eye out for the other open house dates (usually about once a month) if this one is clouded out.
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Yeah, first thing I thought, hale, is it's supposed to rain. That's a cool local site to visit, though. Next Public Night is May 14th.
The only time I went out there, I was eaten alive by mosquitoes. I took my turn at the scope and all I saw was a bright light. I'll have to try it again this summer... with Off! in hand.
Thank you hale for keeping us informed, alert and poised to look up! Really appreciate it!
Sorry Hale closed due to inclement weather. My son was suppose to go with a group from the library, but got a call Friday afternoon saying they were not going to open because of rain.
Needless to say the kid is pissed.
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