31 August 2006

31 August 2006

Observing LocationPSC
Observational Period1145-1215 EDT
Atmospheric ConditionsThe weather is lousy around here. It is totally overcast and feels moist. It sounds like Ernesto is going to track up the east side of the Appalachians and we are due for a wet holiday weekend with clouds and rain throoughout.
TransparencyPoor
SeeingPoor
InstrumentsCanon 15x50 IS binocular w/Baader AstroSolar filter film - Charlie
Observing PartyCharlie Ridgway

Target Sunspots
ConstellationLeo
CategorySolar
Time20060831.1145 EDT
CommentsI had given up on observing today but when I went outside there were parts of the buildings that were lighter than others and I could see the Sun through the haze so went back and got my binocular and solar filter and went up to the oval to take a look. It was like looking at a light bulb through parchment paper that was being moved in front of it. I couldn’t make out any spots at all although I see that groups 905 and 906 are both there although they are approaching the western limb and are small.


Observing LocationScience, Industry, and Business Library, Madison Ave @ 34 St, New York, NY
Observational Period1300-1315 EDT
Atmospheric ConditionsWhen I got downtown I noticed distinct shadows, what is called cloudy-bright in photography parlance. I decided to give it one more try in case the clouds had thinned out.
TransparencyPoor
SeeingPoor
Instruments Canon 15x50 IS binocular w/Baader AstroSolar filter film - Charlie
Observing PartyCharlie Ridgway

Target Sunspots
ConstellationLeo
CategorySolar
Time20060831.1300 EDT
CommentsThere is still nothing to be seen. The limb of the sun looks like it is an octagon with flattened sides.

Summary of Observing Time for the Year to Date:

 DayNightTotal
HoursDaysAvgHoursDaysAvgHoursDaysAvg
Jan3.2540.8117.5062.9220.7592.31
Feb 1.00 11.0010.25 61.71 11.25 61.88
Mar 2.00 12.0012.0071.71 14.00 81.75
Apr 12.5121.0440.75142.91 53.25 163.33
May 3.00 40.7527.00102.70 30.00 103.00
Jun 7.00 71.0018.50121.54 25.50 131.96
Jul 10.50140.7543.50152.90 54.00 192.84
Aug 7.25130.5647.50162.97 54.75 202.74
TOTAL 46.50560.91217.00862.42263.501012.58

posted by Charlie at 15:00

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