N.S.W. Northern Rivers 2013

[glenc]

It looks like it will be clear on Saturday night 4 May.
You are all welcome to observe here, with my 16" scope or yours.
Darkness is from 6:30 pm to 1:30 am.
The skies are clear at last!
If you need my address please send a private message.

[Lismore Bloke]

Hi Glen,

Weather looks great so I will be over.

Paul

[glenc]

It is perfectly clear here. Is anyone else coming?

[Judith]

I'm there in spirit. Have a great night ... miss you guys!Judith

[glenc]

Thanks Judith.

[Lismore Bloke]

It was a great evening and thanks to Glen, even though both of us were a bit rusty! Yes, we both miss you too Judith. I hope you can get in some observing sessions at your new location.

Paul

[glenc]

Thanks Paul. How's the sky in SA Judith?
Nice and clear here last night, let us hope it continues.
I used the 16" for 3 hrs and saw heaps of DSO.

[Zubenel]

Judith and Glen , My Eclipse buddies :hi: Sad I missed this post as it was clouded out in QLD last new moon :(

[glenc]

It looks like it will be fine this weekend.
You are all welcome to observe here any night.
On Fri night the 28% Moon sets at 9:50 pm.

[GrahamL]

I'll keep in touch Glen I think I'm free this weekend, fine weather would be nice for a change.

[GrahamL]

sat night ok Glen ?

[glenc]

Sat night is OK. They are predicting 20% cloud. Moon will set at 22:45.

[GrahamL]

I'll check in here before dark to see what you think Glen.

[Judith]

Hey all

Just back from a week camping in a swag west of Alice Springs. Incomparable night skies. Could we have seen a meteor shower on 10th and 11th? So many long streaking lights across the sky. Paul the birds didn't sit still long enough to get a good look!

Hope you had a good night last night.

Judith

[astroron]

Nice pic Judith, :)
I have a pic from more or less the exact same spot at Glen Helen Gorge,taken two years ago.
Beautiful part of the country :)
Cheers:thumbsup:

[glenc]

Looks like a great trip Judith.

[glenc]

We will probably get a clear night next weekend, at last. :)
Twilight ends about 6:30 pm. You are all welcome to observe here.
They are predicting 7% cloud on Friday night.
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/northern-rivers/casino/detailed-forecast

[glenc]

A dozens school students observed here last night with two adults.
We looked at Venus, Saturn & 4 moons, PN M57, PN M27, GC omega Cen, Gxy M83 and OC NGC6067.
Another school group is coming on Thursday night if it is clear.

[mulberry]

Hi all,
I am wondering if this is a group that meets in the Northern Rivers area? I am in Nimbin.
Suz

[glenc]

Hi Suz,
Yes we meet at North Casino and observe with a 16" telescope.
You are welcome to come over any clear moonless night.
Glen
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/northern-rivers/casino/detailed-forecast

[glenc]

Suz and her family will be here tomorrow tonight (Fri) to do some observing.
You are all welcome to join us.

The Kyogle Girl Guides will be here Tuesday night.
Is anyone able to provide an extra telescope?
Twilight ends at 6:55pm.

[glenc]

I was expecting 15 Girl Guides last night, 25 turned up. They were very well behaved.
We looked at Venus, Saturn, the Moon, omega Cen, 47 Tuc, NGC6067, M27 and NGC55 with the 16".