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Ohio Never Ending Star Party (BEOTS), Part 7

Started by Dob Frog , Apr 11 2012 09:41 AM

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#126 Erix

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 12:35 AM

Thought you all might enjoy seeing some sketches from the partial annular solar eclipse.

Please click here for full version.

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#127 ArizonaScott

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 07:43 AM

Love it, Erika! Nice work as always.

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#128 Scott Horstman

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 09:18 AM

Great work Eriker! We were in Lincoln for Chris and Haley's wedding and watched from a park in the area. you were a little closer to totality. Max for us was near your last draring but not quite. I shoulda taken the Lunt but we had a truck load with taking Chris' stuff that has been in the attic for like forever.

I took several pics but the glare wouldn't show the phases properly. I have some nicer shots than this but this one shows the Moon the best. I don't know if there's any way to process the others to show it better. This was pretty near our closest approach to totality but the pic doesn't show it's proper phase.

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#129 Scott Horstman

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 09:20 AM

It was a beautiful sunset over the lake nonetheless.

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#130 Scott Horstman

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 09:21 AM

You almost couldn't tell which was up or down looking at the reflection in the water.

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#131 Erix

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 09:54 AM

Thanks guys. Beautiful photos, Scotty! Congratulations to Chris and Haley. I bet you all had a great time!

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#132 starsinmyeyes

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 02:59 PM

hate to sound stupid, but where is the ohio star pary being held

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#133 droid

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Posted 22 May 2012 - 04:41 PM

Not a stupid question at all, its in Lodi Ohio, Im sure either Di or Scott can give you they're address.

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#134 Scott Horstman

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Posted 23 May 2012 - 09:33 AM

hate to sound stupid, but where is the ohio star pary being held

Hi there. Like Andy said, we're in Lodi 44254. Feel free to PM me for directions as Map Quest sends you down rt 250 which isn't the best route.

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#135 droid

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Posted 24 May 2012 - 06:51 AM

I remember how to get to the Lodi exit, 90 - 271 - 71.....but a little fuzzy after that, lol

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#136 Rusty

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 12:38 AM

Easy: "Then turn at Horstman's driveway..." :grin:

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#137 Scott Horstman

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Posted 26 May 2012 - 01:49 PM

Ooooooh, picked up some slabs o ribs today on sale for the star party.

Even if we don't get sky, we eat good by golly. :jump:

NOTICE!!!!!!!!

Buying ban in effect!!!!!!!!!

Fiddlesticks, I need a wedge. :whistle:

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#138 Rusty

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Posted 26 May 2012 - 11:41 PM

Several of us can hold you down and give you a wedgie; would that help? :grin:

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#139 Scott Horstman

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Posted 27 May 2012 - 09:47 AM

OK but no swirlies this time.

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#140 starsinmyeyes

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Posted 27 May 2012 - 10:23 AM

thank you, I will do that, me and my wife new at this, just got a 12.5 inch starstructure we could use some expert advice,this would be our first star party

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#141 Steph

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Posted 27 May 2012 - 10:37 AM

Always good to meet new people, and you'll meet plenty at BEOTS!

A 12.5 inch is a great size for y'all to have started with, you'll have a blast with it.

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#142 Scott Horstman

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Posted 27 May 2012 - 11:29 AM

Nice! C'mon down. Here's some info on how this all got started.

http://www.cloudynig...art=&PHPSESSID=

Folks here are sure willing and enjoy sharing their knowlwdge of equipment and the sky.

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#143 Scott Horstman

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Posted 27 May 2012 - 11:32 AM

Stephy, when and where is your flight arriving? Early birds are welcome ya know. :grin:

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#144 Steph

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Posted 28 May 2012 - 10:52 AM

I'll be in on that Friday, Scotty boy. Don't have the info right here handy (I'm still in New Hampshire helping my mom and stepdad), but I'll get there early/mid afternoon, I believe. 2ish.

Oh duh, it's on my Blackberry. Flight lands in Cleveland at 12:30. So, get bag, get car, drive there. 2ish is still about right from what I remember of the drive.

And I'm flying out on Monday, I knew you guys wouldn't mind me staying over an extra night. :grin:

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#145 Scott Horstman

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Posted 28 May 2012 - 04:59 PM

I can come gitcha if you want to not get the rental car.

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#146 Dob Frog

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Posted 28 May 2012 - 06:48 PM

Steph, I'm so glad you are still able to make it! :bounce:

So excited! :bounce:

Still feelin' it! :bounce:

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#147 Undermidnight

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Posted 29 May 2012 - 12:19 PM

Should I bring the Margarita mix and Tequila? :lol:

Amy will be at a conference that weekend and she has given me the go ahead to head on up. I am hoping to head up early (on Thursday).

I will be bringing the 12.5" scope.

Jason