April’s DRA Star Party: Not Saturday, Maybe Sunday?

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Sorry; no hope of a star party tonight! Regrettably, the Clear Sky Chart and all weather reports show that Damariscotta will be enveloped in thick clouds. For tomorrow, Sunday, the Clear Sky Chart shows some clearing after nightfall, especially after 9:00pm. Other forecasts predict enough rain today and tomorrow to turn the field into a … Read more

No Party at DRA Tonight

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I hate canceling star parties. Always hope I’m right! Here’s the news: On this beautiful, sunny day (Friday, April 25, 2014), folks have inquired whether we might move the star party ahead to tonight, to take advantage of the good weather. Trouble is, reports from Darryn at DRA’s office, and from Norma near Damariscotta, say … Read more

Mars Opposition Flash Star Party

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Here’s an innovative idea from Norma D. for a club that has been unable to meet since early December: How many CMASers would attend a flash star party? The announcement might come in the afternoon, for a star party that night. If the night were clear, would you rush to DRA, or perhaps one of … Read more