16" UMD tune up

Postby ASSNEman1 » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:11 am

Have we picked a time/day to remove the 16" from the pier & attempt the repair? I have Saturday afternoon after 3 pm available.
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Postby Rotorhead » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:25 am

I have run up against a challenging week. I could be available earlier on Fri, but not after 3pm.
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Postby gnhuftalen » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:45 am

Turns out I am available all day Friday.... :?
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Postby petep » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:17 am

Hi all,

Friday's out because of the weather. We need a bright dry day. The observatory is too dark to "operate" in if we can't open the dome. Saturday might work. But not too early. We'll have to see how the weather plays out.

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Postby Dark Helmet » Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:12 am

Like Mark I'm also available in the afternoon on Saturday if the weather clears...

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Postby ASSNEman1 » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:45 pm

The forecast for the weekend has improved. Seems the front from the midwest has sped up. :D

Mar 29 Saturday
Sunny along with a few clouds. High around 40F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph.

Mar 29 Saturday night
A mostly clear sky. Low near 25F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph.

Mar 30 Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 30s.
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Postby petep » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:35 pm

Let's shoot for Saturday afternoon. I'll get there around 2, open the observatory up, and run the scope drive. Once help arrives we can proceed with dismounting the scope and opening the base.

George - I can give you a ride if you're available.

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Postby gnhuftalen » Fri Mar 28, 2008 2:10 pm

I'm in, Pete! I will be ready for 1:00. 8)
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Postby ASSNEman1 » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:35 pm

I'll be there after 3 pm. I'll drive directly from work to UMD. :D
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Postby Dark Helmet » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:37 pm

I should be there around 3PM....


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