10 September 2007

7 September 2007

Observing LocationMetOval
Observational Period2025-2035 EDT
Atmospheric Conditions
Cloud CoverBroken Clouds
becoming
Scattered Clouds
Temperature80&def;F
WindCalm
HumidityHigh
Feels LikeHot and very humid, close

I came out of AC in Queens and it felt moist. Coming across the bridge to The Bronx I could see clouds on the horizon and it was very hazy out toward Manhattan although I could still see the buildings there. When I got off the bus at home the heat and humidity hit me right away and there were some clouds visible overhead. I decided that I would stay home and read at the Oval. While there I looked up later in the evening and could see the Summer Triangle in clear sky, but there were still some clouds around. Tonight is the night that I probably should have gone out.

TransparencyFair
Seeing
InstrumentsNaked-eye - Charlie
Observing PartyCharlie Ridgway

TargetIridium 70 Flare
ConstellationCam
CategorySatellite
Time
yyyymmdd.hhmm		20070907.2032 EDT
CommentsThis one was bright enough to burn through the clouds and haze.
Mag.-4
Alt.31°F
Az.359°

posted by Charlie at 11:44

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