Hale Observatory

Welcome to my web site. This site is dedicated to developing interest in all aspects of amateur astronomy. You will see everything from stargazing to star-tracking, astrophotography, telescope making, mirror grinding, etc. Information on this site is offered by the members of our society for anyone interested in astronomy.

Grow with us and enjoy the thrilling hobby of Astronomy.

Visit often to see the new developments.

 

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Upcoming Star Parties

 

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SFCC Star Parties

 

All star parties sponsored by South Florida Community College appear at the above location. Please check often for upcoming events and interesting information.

 

 

 

Check out the stargazing page on the site for some pictures from Hubble!

 

 

Legend for the Sky Chart….

Cloud Cover

Overcast

90% covered

80% covered

70% covered

60% covered

50% covered

40% covered

30% covered

20% covered

10% covered

Clear

Transparency

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Below Average

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Above average

Transparent

Seeing

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Darkness

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0

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3.0

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Wind

>45 mph

29 to 45 mph

17 to 28 mph

12 to 16 mph

6 to 11 mph

0 to 5 mph

Humidity

<25%

25% to 30%

30% to 35%

35% to 40%

40% to 45%

45% to 50%

50% to 55%

55% to 60%

60% to 65%

65% to 70%

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85% to 90%

90% to 95%

95% to 100%

Temperature

40F

-40F to -31F

-30F to -21F

-21F to -12F

-12F to -3F

-3F to 5F

5F to 14F

14F to 23F

23F to 32F

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41F to 50F

50F to 59F

59F to 68F

68F to 77F

77F to 86F

86F to 95F

95F to 104F

104F to 113F

>113F