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Here you will find information
about the current and projected weather,
seeing conditions, sky transparency, and other local environmental conditions. Also
you can see the current status of the telescope and observatory instruments. This information is
very helpful for planning your imaging sessions today and in the near future.
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Sierra Stars Observatory Sky Clock
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Click on the image below to go to the Sierra Stars Observatory Sky clock. You'll
find a wealth of up to the minute information about current cloud cover, sky transparency,
seeing, darkness, wind, humidity, and temperature at our observatory site. Clicking
on the link will also provide you with information to explain the data that appears
in the Clear Sky Clock.
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Click Image for Details
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NOAA Weather Forecast
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For current weather information and a forecast for the next week for our area, click on the
National Weather Service Forecast -- Carson Valley.
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Sierra Stars Weather
Current Conditions:
Fair, 62 F
Forecast:
Fri - Sunny. High: 92 Low: 50
Sat - Sunny. High: 91 Low: 50
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather
(provided by The Weather Channel)
Sunrise:
5:54 am
Sunset:
8:16 pm
Humidity:
38%
Visibility:
0.1 km
Pressure:
30.08
Steady
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Jet Stream Analyses and Forecast
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The location of the jet stream has a very significant affect on local atmospheric
seeing. When the jet stream is overhead or very near the upper atmosphere can get
quite turbulent causing increased scintillation and degraded or poor seeing.
For information about the location of the current Pacific Coast jet stream and forecasts
for up to 72 hours, click on the
Jet Stream Analysis and Forcasts at 300 mb.
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