Cambroon 23/05/09

astroron (Ron) · #1 11-05-2009, 05:11 PM

It's been three months since our last Cambroon night

As with a very successful "Barambah Dark Sky Camp" last month and the March night clouded out

it seems such a long time ago.
Let's hope for a clear night's on the 23rd

pmrid (Peter) · #2 11-05-2009, 05:32 PM

Hi Ron,
yeah, it's been months - mostly rainy months at that. I missed Barambah becauise of offshore commitments and I'm going to miss the next Cambroon for the same b%$#%y reason. The thing that irks more than anything is that my new scope is finished and ready for a public outing. But it's going to sit there like a bridesmaid for another two weeks it seems.
I'm hoping to grab some space in June to try another launching of my Obs - say the weekend of the 30th. How does that look for you and the other Cambrooners?

Peter

AlexN · #3 11-05-2009, 05:53 PM

I've got my fingers crossed for a free calendar and clear skies!

astroron (Ron) · #4 11-05-2009, 05:54 PM

Hi Peter, I am sorry you cannot make it on the 23rd.
Both the 30th May and June dates are first quarter moon's,
with the set times around 23:00 for the 30 May and 23:45 for the 30th June.
cheers

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #5 11-05-2009, 08:38 PM

Looking forward to it Ron.

RobF (Rob) · #6 11-05-2009, 08:41 PM

I'm aiming to get there Ron. Have just been wistfully looking at a few pics from Feb. Can't believe it was 3 months ago....

Martin is a possible too.

Zubenel (Wes) · #7 11-05-2009, 09:12 PM

Yep ,
I too am angling to be there Ron. Guidance is all sorted so I won't get lost!! And that's not the NavMan!! It'll be great to catch up with you all.
Cheers

Zubenel

Bender (Martin) · #8 11-05-2009, 09:30 PM

I'm looking forward to coming up again
Martin

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #9 12-05-2009, 11:09 AM

I won't be able to make it Ron I'm afraid to say, my roster shows that's my "working" weekend again. I will do my best to catch up with you again as soon as I can though.

Hope everyone has a great night with clear skies and fantastic viewing!

pmrid (Peter) · #10 12-05-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astroron

Hi Peter, ......
Both the 30th May and June dates are first quarter moon's,
with the set times around 23:00 for the 30 May and 23:45 for the 30th June.
cheers

30th June looks a good compromise. Could you pass that info along among all Cambrooners with an open invite to come down Somerset Dam way and christen the new observatory that night. Bring scopes, swags victuals etc - plus bags of premix if you want to mark out a personalised possie. 1/4 moon isn't too bad and that'll leave the new moon weekend before for the true Cambroon faithful to head up your waya.

Peter

Xeelee (Chris) · #11 12-05-2009, 08:59 PM

Might not be able to come Ron, it's a few weeks before exams, and such. We'll try and make it otherwise though.

Chris

Tandum (Robin) · #12 22-05-2009, 01:08 AM

I'm also out, everything is in disarray as new scopes and cameras arrive.

I'm guessing it's soden up there anyway ....

[1ponders] (Paul) · #13 22-05-2009, 06:51 AM

I'm in for a pop over Ron. See you there.

astroron (Ron) · #14 22-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tandum

I'm also out, everything is in disarray as new scopes and cameras arrive.

I'm guessing it's soden up there anyway ....

Hi Rob, sorry you cannot make it this time

maybe next time .
NO we are not sodden

as we didn't get any problems from the bad weather other places on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane had

We have had some good to great nights in the last few days

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #15 22-05-2009, 10:43 AM

Last night was surprisingly clear. Average seeing, but not a cloud in sight.

AlexN · #16 22-05-2009, 02:43 PM

I'll be there sometime saturday mid-morning Ron..

See you then!

jakob · #17 22-05-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Last night was surprisingly clear. Average seeing, but not a cloud in sight.

Just passing on the latest news: SE Qld is drenched with rain and flooded

astroron (Ron) · #18 22-05-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakob

Just passing on the latest news: SE Qld is drenched with rain and flooded

JACOB i AM JUST SETTING UP TO WATCH THE SPACE SHUTTLE GO PAST, IT IS A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT HERE

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #19 22-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Yep, my scope's still set up from last night.
Looking forward to another night out under the stars.

RobF (Rob) · #20 22-05-2009, 09:59 PM

Looks like I'm out this time Ron. Worried about my wife - I've given her the bug I've been fighting all week, so better stay here and help with the kids.

Bit worried about weather tomorrow too - glad you've had some good nights this week though.

Rob