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10 weeks ago @ Daily Camera.com: - December Skywatcher\'s... · 0 replies · +3 points

Depends upon your exact location to the mountains, as well as the topography relative to your perspective. A mountain chain is not really an horizon, though it's effectively the same. It's possible to be so close to the mountains that you'd miss the lunar eclipse entirely, or you could go far out enough into the high plains to watch the moon pass completely unimpeded out of sight.
Best bet is to head all the way up to Bald Mountain (about four miles up Sunshine Canyon), and then hike to the top. Another option would be to go out east to places where the mountain's aren't an issue. The most important thing is to Get Out and enjoy it.
Or wait until the next total lunar eclipse, scheduled for April 14-15, 2014, when the moon will be high overhead throughout the country.

10 weeks ago @ Daily Camera.com: - December Skywatcher\'s... · 0 replies · +2 points

Time given above is the for the "apparent sunrise," that is, the time at which skywatchers would actually see the sun break the horizon generally, not just in Boulder. Atmospheric refraction causes sunlight to enter the atmosphere slightly earlier than it would do if the planet was devoid of an atmosphere, while air pressure, relative humidity, and other characteristics also play a part.
Additionally, variations of the visible portion of the celestial sphere at different locations on earth cause variations of the rising and setting times, even along the same parallel. Longitude plays an important role in exact times, so one must incorporate longitudinal "Time Correction" into one's calculations.

14 weeks ago @ http://www.longmontwee... - Parental Units: Harsh ... · 0 replies · +1 points

So what type of animal was the recipient of the dog treat?

26 weeks ago @ Daily Camera.com: - Well-known Boulder art... · 0 replies · +4 points

Visionary and Inspiration, Robert Venosa is and was a steady rock in the universe of psychic and artistic exploration. Everyone who knew him both cursorily and for a long will agree that he was generous with his time, patient with his ear and calm with his voice. Being in his presense always gave me a sense of tranquility, like being in the company of other sages, thinkers, monks, musicians and holy men that I've known. I miss you, Bob. Time for laughter, tears and reflection.

44 weeks ago @ longmontledger.com - Daniel H. Zantzinger's... · 0 replies · +1 points

The moon is full at 8:44 p.m. April 17, and is called the Full Pink Moon.

44 weeks ago @ longmontledger.com - Daniel H. Zantzinger's... · 0 replies · +1 points

The Sickle's name is derived from the manual agricultural tool used to harvest grain in times and places where mechanized farm equipment aren’t used.

44 weeks ago @ longmontledger.com - Daniel H. Zantzinger's... · 0 replies · +1 points

defined by a prominent Constellation Orion,

44 weeks ago @ longmontledger.com - Daniel H. Zantzinger's... · 0 replies · +1 points

With naked eyes, Saturn appears pale yellow, and a good pair of stabilizing binoculars will show a creamy orb with a couple of rings. Through 4-inch or greater telescopic lenses, however, the hydrogen, helium and methane planet resolves nicely, revealing the dark bands that parallel the embracing rings. Regular viewing reveals that the planet’s atmospheric is a constantly changing place.

60 weeks ago @ Daily Camera.com: - Lunar eclipse, winter ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Anybody watching this now? This is the most impressive eclipse I've ever seen. Maybe because it is so high up in the vertical column, and all the other ones I've seen were early in the year.

I'm glad to see in the comments that no one has trashed this article on its own merits.

63 weeks ago @ Daily Camera.com: - Blizzard warning issue... · 0 replies · +7 points

It's nice to see that Colorado still has these lovely autumn snowfalls and good, solid winters. All that snow equates to available, precious water for all that need it. That cold is a righteous purge! It's not always comfortable; usually the opposite. In the world series, nature bats last. Stock up, plan wisely, wear layers the bring on the blizzards!
This is COLORADO!