Feb 20-21 2007 Total Lunar Eclipse, last for nearly 3 Yrs.

[brellis]

"the light of all the sunsets on earth" = interesting <img src="/images/icons/cool.gif" /> - er, IMHO <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font size="2" color="#ff0000"><em><strong>I'm a recovering optimist - things could be better.</strong></em></font> </p> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

Of course!<br /><br />It's a substantial event. We'll not see another for several years. There just aren't enough "several years" in a given lifespan. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Good point.<br /><br />I also like the 3D in space aspect. The earth shadow is out there is space opposite the sun, and the moon travels through that shadow in about a 3 hour period. Physics in action <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[Testing]

Rain right now and more on the way but a slim chance it will break long enough to see the Moon tonight. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

Both NWS and ClearSkyClock have clouds breaking just about the time the partial eclipse starts.<br /><br />Fingers crossed.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[venator_3000]

There should also be some very nice views of Saturn and Regulus. So, if you get "bored" check out the rings!<br /><br />v3k <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

That's one reason we'll have plenty of scopes at the NJAA observatory! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

ClearSkyClock and Weather.com both have me clear from 1600 to 0100. (40% at 1600, clear/average/average @ 1700)<br /><br />I'm setting up and testing equipment in a couple hours just to be safe. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

All sources have us clear for the duration, and there's a brilliant glowing yellow thing against baby-blue skies at the moment. Light clouds as far as the eye can see.<br /><br />I hope I don't hex it, but I'm rolling out everything I have now. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[3488]

Sodding cloudy here <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /><br /><br />Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080">"I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before".</font> <em><strong><font color="#000000">Linda Morabito </font></strong><font color="#800000">on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.</font></em></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://www.launchphotography.com/</font><br /><br /><font size="1" color="#000080">http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth</font></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://web.me.com/meridianijournal</font></p> </div>

 

[symbolite]

Just checked out my window, still heavy cloud cover <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[rybanis]

Tonight I have another (perhaps terminal) pass of USA 193 about an hour before the eclipse is due to start. ClearSkyClock does not have good news for moi. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Testing]

85% cloud, light drizzle.<br />Wind SW16G34 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

15% cover, eastern sky is open.<br /><br />Moon's below the horizon still, scopes are up and roughly tracking, cameras are going hot in ten minutes. Updating device drivers on ONLY one laptop... <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /><br /><br />Why is it that there's always sooo much to do to prep, when I do it all the time? There's always some new piece of software, some new piece of hardware, some additional set of batteries that need charging, optics that need cleaning, ... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[Testing]

Down to 25% cloud but they are really moving. Light breeze in the canyon. Scope is out cooling, batteries ready, dumping camera memory. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

Camera memory dumped, but shooting to laptops hopefully!<br /><br />Posting from my location down the street from my house. Best Eastern exposure, but I'll be late to the party regardless. I need ~15deg... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

Isn't this exciting? Glad the hamster gets to see a last hurrah! <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[Testing]

My horizon is about 40 degrees, I will miss about half the event. Counting on ya now. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[3488]

Its overcast here, will not see a thing. <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /><br /><br />My last post before the switchover. <br /><br />So see you all in a few days.<br /><br />Andrew Brown. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080">"I suddenly noticed an anomaly to the left of Io, just off the rim of that world. It was extremely large with respect to the overall size of Io and crescent shaped. It seemed unbelievable that something that big had not been visible before".</font> <em><strong><font color="#000000">Linda Morabito </font></strong><font color="#800000">on discovering that the Jupiter moon Io was volcanically active. Friday 9th March 1979.</font></em></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://www.launchphotography.com/</font><br /><br /><font size="1" color="#000080">http://anthmartian.googlepages.com/thisislandearth</font></p><p><font size="1" color="#000080">http://web.me.com/meridianijournal</font></p> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

Still waiting on the guest of honor. I'm expecting to miss a bit of the event... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[bobw]

NE Colorado... I can see a bright spot in the overcast. Totally socked in. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[symbolite]

Long Island NY, I went outside just now and i think the penumbra is supposed to be about half way across the moon by now right? Through the clouds I can definatly see the moon, it is bright but the penumbra is so dark i can't see the moon behind that shadow because of the clouds. So it looks like a quarter moon instead <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" />. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[Mee_n_Mac]

I have good visibility. Some light clouds but not obscuring the view. At 21F it's a might nippy though. <br /><br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>-----------------------------------------------------</p><p><font color="#ff0000">Ask not what your Forum Software can do do on you,</font></p><p><font color="#ff0000">Ask it to, please for the love of all that's Holy, <strong>STOP</strong> !</font></p> </div>

 

[adrenalynn]

One cloud in my entire sky - parked over the moon... It's been there the whole time almost, a few pics, but not much... <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p>.</p><p><font size="3">bipartisan</font>  (<span style="color:blue" class="pointer"><span class="pron"><font face="Lucida Sans Unicode" size="2">bī-pär'tĭ-zən, -sən</font></span></span>) [Adj.]  Maintaining the ability to blame republications when your stimulus plan proves to be a devastating failure.</p><p><strong><font color="#ff0000"><font color="#ff0000">IMPE</font><font color="#c0c0c0">ACH</font> <font color="#0000ff"><font color="#c0c0c0">O</font>BAMA</font>!</font></strong></p> </div>

 

[symbolite]

Just went out again, clouds are clearing, and i can see the moon behind the penumbra now and i can see the red <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" />. Looks like the cloud cover is slowly going away. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>