Comments on: A star visible in the daytime! http://flintstonestargazing.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/ Astronomical observations by a novice in Flintstone, Georgia Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:20:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: stelmodad http://flintstonestargazing.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-282 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:22:23 +0000 http://fssg.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-282 Just had a thought. I would think that using a welders shield would work quite well.

]]> By: Andrew http://flintstonestargazing.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-281 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:55:56 +0000 http://fssg.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-281 I don’t think that the sun is listed in the DB?!.I am of course speaking about Meade.I am not sure if any other manufacturer offers this?.I’m going to go out on a limb and say that it is probably due to the liability factor.I will go through Meades DB again to be sure but,as I said I don’t ever remember seeing it offered as a object.
Ed,that is a really nice shot.I am hoping to get another shot of it…maybe tomorrow.Unfortunately,mother nature is teasing us again with clouds and snow showers :( .Using a laptop is like you said,almost impossible due to the glare.One almost needs to be in a enclosed area to get a good focus.Perhaps sunglasses would help?.It is truely nice to see some activity though.The sun has been quiet for almost 3 months now!.

]]> By: stelmodad http://flintstonestargazing.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-280 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:21:28 +0000 http://fssg.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-280 I think it’s in the DB; have recollection seeing it when I was scrolling through the solar system list.

]]> By: Ed http://flintstonestargazing.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-277 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:13:45 +0000 http://fssg.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-277 Probably, but I know yours boots up with the “DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN” warning. I would be a bit surprised if they added the Sun to the database. Also, you’d have the problem of initial alignment if you hadn’t aligned it the previous night or morning.

]]> By: stelmodad http://flintstonestargazing.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-276 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:44:39 +0000 http://fssg.wordpress.com/2007/12/09/a-star-visible-in-the-daytime/#comment-276 Cool pic. I suppose it would be easier to target with an autoguide :)

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