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Old 06-09-2008, 03:37 PM
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My lovely wife thought I was crazy last Saturday night going to an observing night when it was cloudy and ready to rain.

I don't think she'll be that understanding if I say I'm going again tonight, when it's been pouring rain for the last few days.
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Old 06-09-2008, 05:10 PM
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My lovely wife thought I was crazy last Saturday night going to an observing night when it was cloudy and ready to rain.

I don't think she'll be that understanding if I say I'm going again tonight, when it's been pouring rain for the last few days.
Are you a man or a rough tough astrophotographer?

Could saturday 21/09/08 be OK for next night?
It's abouut the autumnal equinox.

Whats the moon doing?

Moon, can be good too as Andrew and Geoffro have recently demonstrated
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Old 06-09-2008, 05:13 PM
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Are you a man or a rough tough astrophotographer?
I'm a man who wants to continue being a rough tough astrophotographer.

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Old 06-09-2008, 05:23 PM
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I'm a man who wants to continue being a rough tough astrophotographer.
Well said
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Old 06-09-2008, 07:06 PM
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stars out up there yet RB ?

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Old 06-09-2008, 07:14 PM
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stars out up there yet RB ?

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No it's raining.

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Could saturday 21/09/08 be OK for next night?
It's abouut the autumnal equinox.

Whats the moon doing?

Moon, can be good too as Andrew and Geoffro have recently demonstrated
I'm interested if anyone else is interested, heck I'd go even on a full moon !
Just let me know who else wants to go.

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Old 06-09-2008, 07:21 PM
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still raining here - but not as bad

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Old 06-09-2008, 07:32 PM
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Sorry people, my warm and cuddly wife wins on this occasion.

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Old 06-09-2008, 09:22 PM
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Hi y'all. I missed ya's last Saturday night as I didn't think anyone was going because it was raining at home. Now since in the last few days anyway we've had a bucket load - better have got some in the Dam.

It's finally stopped raining outside but cloudy all over. I've got a dead flat backyard and have had the pump on in the backyard to drain it out - it barely kept up today. I suppose I learnt the reason why my street is called Laguna after the first lot of rain we got after we moved in 10 years ago.

I'm assuming all bets are off tonight. I check the site in the future to see what's going on for next time.

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Old 06-09-2008, 10:01 PM
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i can see the moon and a couple of stars

has it cleared up there yet RB ?

if it hasn't it won't be long

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Old 06-09-2008, 11:46 PM
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Shame it took so long.
Clear as a bell now......
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Old 07-09-2008, 01:12 AM
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would have been a bugger loading the car in the rain then staying sober while we were in the shed waiting Deeno

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Old 07-09-2008, 08:57 AM
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Clear as a bell this morning.. Who would've thunk it.
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Old 07-09-2008, 11:34 AM
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Psss't - i did Mike

i had a feeling it would clear about 10 or 11 oclock

but there was the problem of getting the scope into the car in the rain earlier
and convincing you lot that it would clear

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Old 07-09-2008, 12:00 PM
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i had a feeling it would clear about 10 or 11 oclock

but there was the problem of getting the scope into the car in the rain earlier
and convincing you lot that it would clear

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Yea.. had the same feeling.
Would've had to wait for the moon to set anyway for some decent observing.
Then again, the field was probably similar to the quagmire that is my backyard.

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Old 07-09-2008, 12:39 PM
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Ladies and Gentleman

We need to recover our spirits and plan for the next night.

If I read my Starynight correctly the moon does not rise on 21/09/08 (someone please check)

Anyone else?
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Old 07-09-2008, 06:15 PM
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Hi,

My estimation for the 21st is that the Moon will rise ( last qtr ) about 2 am.
The sun will rise about 6 am.

This would give us a dark night until the Moon glow gets us before it rises.

Although I am working in Sydney that day and it may be a late one. ( I hope not though )

I intend keeping an eye on the weather.

Oh and Geoff, I think you mean " replenish " our spirits too.




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Old 07-09-2008, 08:05 PM
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Hey guys, are we talking about Sunday night or Saturday night the 20th.
My charts indicate that on Saturday night the moon rises at 11:27pm which would only give us a few hours of darkness. (that's if it's not raining again).
Being very pessimistic aren't I? But I guess a few hours of darkness are better than none. Sunday the 21st may be hard for some but what's the consensus?
The following weekend or even the one after that may be better. being closer to the new moon. I'm open for any suggestions as i am hangin' for another good night.
Cheers all.
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Old 08-09-2008, 01:06 AM
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I'm willing to make it anytime, 20th, 27th, no worries as long as work/health permits I'll be there.

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Old 08-09-2008, 10:38 PM
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Just thought I'd be the 100th post on this thread.

I will try those dates as well.

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