Binocular comet now high in the sky

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Comet 103p/ Hartley, better known in the popular press as Hartley 2, is now screaming toward the sun and visible in binoculars near the constellation Cygnus. I took advantage of the clear sky on Saturday night to image the comet. Here’s what I came up with. Hartley 2 is interesting because there is a spacecraft … Read more

Grazing occultation opportunity

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Colin, Max and myself went scouting for locations in mid-coast Maine this morning to locate a set up spot near the central axis of the path. We found a fantastic spot in Alna, we spoke with the property owner who gave permission and we’re good to go with an excellent view to the east. We’ll … Read more

9/11/2010 meeting minutes

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hese are the minutes to the meeting held on Saturday, September 11th, 2010, at 6:00pm in the Damariscotta River Grill in Damariscotta, Maine, including a report on the dinner held to honor the memory of Stan Brower. Upon the meeting’s beginning with necessary introductions all around, an informal vote ensued. It was unanimously agreed that … Read more