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Post by Dr. Dugong on Mar 23, 2012 19:20:41 GMT -5
Hey. Been lurking for a month or so, this is my first thread. Greetings all. This will be my 4th straight Roo. Can't wait to get back on the farm.
Anywho, on to the matter at hand. I'm thinking of bringing my telescope ( a Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ) to do some star gazing. Has anyone here brought one? Is there a lot of light pollution from centeroo? Ever seen anything that blew your mind like a meteor shower?
I've never brought one, but if I remember right, there is a brutal amount of light at night there. And also, think about the dust since that can damage your optics and also impairs your ability to gaze. I like the idea, but think it is better for camping.
There are portable banks of light towers that could make it awful. And the dust can (probably will be) be brutal. Viking brings up some valid arguments against.
I'd have to agree. Have a telescope, probably not nearly as nice..... however the others hit it. Being in the NE we have a lot of light noise. Roo is worse. Protect the telescope, and take it to Antigua, Tortola, or Nevis. Mind blowing crystal clear dark.
Yeah there are huge banks of klieg lights and tons of dust, and drunk people not paying attention. I just a got a Galileo ct-1380 and really have no idea how to use it. Any pointers?
Yeah there are huge banks of klieg lights and tons of dust, and drunk people not paying attention. I just a got a Galileo ct-1380 and really have no idea how to use it. Any pointers?
I think the consensus is unanimous. Stargazing during the festival would be worthless at best. Not only is there unceasing light pollution, but there is no chance for your eyes to adjust to darkness. I think the bright lights are required for safety by law.
I think the consensus is unanimous. Stargazing during the festival would be worthless at best. Not only is there unceasing light pollution, but there is no chance for your eyes to adjust to darkness. I think the bright lights are required for safety by law.
Yea imagine how long it would take you to find your camp after a long night of corn without those lights.
Yeah there are huge banks of klieg lights and tons of dust, and drunk people not paying attention. I just a got a Galileo ct-1380 and really have no idea how to use it. Any pointers?
Coming up on March 25, Venus and Jupiter are gonna be separated by 5 degrees, while Jupiter will only be 1.5 degrees away from the moon. 1.5 degrees is the width of your pinky finger held at arm length. Then the next night the moon will be 2.5 degrees away from Venus. Suppose to be a night of strong sexual energy, astrologically speaking. Not that I believe that malarkey, but being the scientist I am, I decided to go camping with my girlfriend to run some tests.
So after 1 second consideration, I decided not to bring my telescope. Thanks for the help folks
Yeah there are huge banks of klieg lights and tons of dust, and drunk people not paying attention. I just a got a Galileo ct-1380 and really have no idea how to use it. Any pointers?
Coming up on March 25, Venus and Jupiter are gonna be separated by 5 degrees, while Jupiter will only be 1.5 degrees away from the moon. 1.5 degrees is the width of your pinky finger held at arm length. Then the next night the moon will be 2.5 degrees away from Venus. Suppose to be a night of strong sexual energy, astrologically speaking. Not that I believe that malarkey, but being the scientist I am, I decided to go camping with my girlfriend to run some tests.
So after 1 second consideration, I decided not to bring my telescope. Thanks for the help folks
Speaking of atleast in TN haven't we been able to see venus and jupiter for quite a while without a telescope?
Coming up on March 25, Venus and Jupiter are gonna be separated by 5 degrees, while Jupiter will only be 1.5 degrees away from the moon. 1.5 degrees is the width of your pinky finger held at arm length. Then the next night the moon will be 2.5 degrees away from Venus. Suppose to be a night of strong sexual energy, astrologically speaking. Not that I believe that malarkey, but being the scientist I am, I decided to go camping with my girlfriend to run some tests.
So after 1 second consideration, I decided not to bring my telescope. Thanks for the help folks
Speaking of atleast in TN haven't we been able to see venus and jupiter for quite a while without a telescope?
Yeah, I live in Chicago, and even with all of the light pollution we have here you can see both.
If you're looking at stars, you are not partying/dancing/singing/ like you should be.
Thats not true. People roo in different ways. I bring books to read during downtime when I am recharging my batteries. And I actually love stargazing, but the environment is not right at roo.
Post by footballbat on Mar 30, 2012 8:22:55 GMT -5
The lighted pod balloons look like setting full moons ... and they are everywhere. Very disorienting my first night walking back to BFE, especially in the happy condition I was in.
This year the real moon is supposed to be just past full when Roo starts.
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