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bogie
05-24-2013, 19:44
Get off your computers folks! Go outside at dusk and take in a wonder that wont be seen again for a couple more years! Hopefully those damned rocks won't be blocking the view...

Also, a large full moon is coming our way. You gotta love summer stargazing.

http://en.es-static.us/upl/2013/05/13may24_430txt-300x300.jpg

http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury
roberth
05-24-2013, 19:48
Stupid clouds are in the way.
HoneyBadger
05-24-2013, 20:57
Good resource for seeing cool stuff overhead: http://www.heavens-above.com/?lat=38.96001&lng=-104.71756&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=UCT
Tinelement
05-24-2013, 20:59
Stupid clouds are in the way.

Right!
HoneyBadger
05-24-2013, 21:43
My dad has a 8" telescope he is shipping out to me. That should be pretty fun!
Bailey Guns
05-25-2013, 05:53
One of the things I've always wanted and never bought. Don't know why.
bogie
05-25-2013, 08:03
Stupid clouds are in the way.

Same for me. Hopefully we get a break in the clouds tonight.

It seems guns and telescopes go hand-in-hand for a lot of people. My dad got me a telescope when I was in high school. Guns and stars. I used that scope until it fell apart. I've always wanted to get a higher quality scope. One of these days...
HoneyBadger
05-25-2013, 12:21
Well, I work in the space industry, so I have a special fascination with space. I like guns because they deserve to be liked.