Author Archives: TJDay

Didn’t make it

Posted on December 16, 2011 by TJDay

Okay, with respect to the last entry, I did not make it out that night.  Don’t ask why, though it did seem to be clouding up when I was preparing to go.  In any case, I think the plan is … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow

Posted on December 2, 2011 by TJDay

Tomorrow should be a nice, clear, cold night.  I think I will concentrate on Perseus, Auriga, Orion, and maybe Taurus, and possibly Gemini, if I can last that long.  (Maybe some long underwear is in order.) So, here are some … Continue reading →

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More views of Jupiter

Posted on November 24, 2011 by TJDay

We were out last night looking at Jupiter.  Still some nice views.  Tried the 10 mm objective with the orange filter and saw the bands very clearly.  Matt was able to make out at least one moon in his binoculars.  … Continue reading →

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Jupiter Late October 2011

Posted on October 25, 2011 by TJDay

Some pretty wonderful views of Jupiter lately.  As it turns out, according to a recent Astronomy Picture of the Day Jupiter is near opposition, and also quite close to the earth.  So, prime viewing.  As we have been having some … Continue reading →

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Star Party October 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by TJDay

Well, it is kind of late here, and I haven’t written the whole thing up, but it was a pretty good party, for me.  The sky was a little hazy at first, but it cleared up as the night got … Continue reading →

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Raining

Posted on July 10, 2011 by TJDay

Birmingham gets as much annual rainfall as Seattle.  Nevertheless, I am optimistic that I should get some looking in sometime soon, and when I don’t I can be studying the Messier Marathon book, and trying to figure out what should … Continue reading →

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Hip Pocket

Posted on March 22, 2011 by TJDay

You mentioned this publisher, Hippocketpress, and it reminds me of an experience I had.  There used to be pocketbooks, what maybe then were called paperbacks, and they sort of fit in a pocket. Some years back I was walking down … Continue reading →

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Messier Marathons

Posted on March 2, 2011 by TJDay

I think March is a good month for marathons.  There is one (a think split over two weekends because of the condition of the moon) this weekend and next in Alabama. One, maybe both of those weekends ought to be … Continue reading →

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