Curses, Batman; foiled again! CMAS is postponing October’s star party, because the forecasts lean toward a night of thick clouds at DRA. We will not meet tonight (Saturday, October 14, 2017), but will instead plan to meet next Saturday: same Bat-time, same Bat-channel! STAR PARTY AT DRA Saturday, October 21, 2017, 6:30pm Damariscotta River Association…

Yeah, we know; waiting for a confirmation about the weather in Maine is like waiting for Godot. Here’s a reminder about tomorrow’s star party at DRA, along with a note that the weather is forecast to be not just sub-optimal, but sub-possible. We’re not cancelling yet. More news tomorrow. If all goes well… STAR PARTY…

Gosh, but we wish we could persuade more members to attend flash mobs! Last night at Lenny Arsenault’s observatory was among the best in ages. Lenny’s telescope is a wonderful combination of large and essentially perfect optically, his site is dark, and, per Brian’s suggestion to call the flash mob, the skies were steadier and…