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Posting activity has been very low recently. I admit that I didn't contribute too much myself, and the reason for this is that I have a feeling that I already have made posts about everything and want to avoid repeating myself. However, I think it is a good idea to put such thouhgs aside. I encourage everyone to contribute. Observation reports at any level are welcome, and so are any questions relevant to the subject.

As a moderator I will interfere only if I see that a subject probably would get more attention if posted somwhere else or in case of unpolite behaviour.

So, come on guys! I'm sure that you all have something to contribute with.

Inge S

Inge,

Due to the weather, which has been terrible overall, and other factors the past year or so has been rather bad for me when it comes to quality observing sessions at good dark sites and other than my annual pilgrimage to Stellafane I haven't taken an "astronomical holiday" anywhere distant since the fall of 2006. Because the skies there have been so degraded during the past 15 years, observing at the relatively nearby Naylor Observatory is unproductive when it comes to seeing challenge deep-sky objects. I'm long past the point where I feel the need to post observing reports on mediocre views of showcase DSOs.

Dave Mitsky

Visibility where I am in Georgia is getting so bad I've been hoping for the formation of another Moon or two so I'll have something to see even when conditions are "good".
Any more I'm thrilled when they do reruns of "Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers" on the Sci-Fi Channel.

Hank

Inge,

I plan on introducing a few co-workers to the "Messier Marathon" this weekend.

I'll post a report later this week.