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For the detailed short term observing conditions cleardarksky.com provides one of astronomy’s best planning tools. For our events we need mostly clear skies from 18:00 to 21:00 hours CST |
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Click on above chart for sky conditions for Broken Arrow. |
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It is our good fortune to have such accessible planning tools because observational astronomy requires a night of appropriately conducive weather, a compatible moon phase, a boss who says “go ahead and come in late tomorrow; enjoy the night”, and a spouse who says “don’t wake me when you get home”. Most of all, if we can simply identify a span of two or three days just several days away, we can invest in having our vehicle cleaned out and ready to load for the road. Things like water, snacks, toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizers, etc. should be a part of any outing into nature. You must also remember things like eyepieces, a folding chair, etc. This is why successful observational astronomy requires checklists and planning. |
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Most land is privately owned. We should always contact landowners and come to an agreement as to the conditions of property use. If we are using state or county owned right of way or property, obey all applicable laws. Remember safety in numbers. Being part of a group is always safer especially on public or unfenced property. As a devoted amateur astronomer, my arrangement to use the aforementioned locations allows me the right to extend the use offer to guests and members of the public who agree to abide by the rules of the facilities. I ask all who participate to conduct themselves appropriately. |
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