North Casino NSW Fri 15/9

[glenc]

I plan to have a viewing night on Fri 15/9 at North Casino?
If it is cloudy on 15/9 we can try again on Fri 22/9.
A man called George just phoned in response to an add in the local paper and he is coming.

[glenc]

The last year is at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/IDCJDW2026.latest.shtml
See 9am cloud and 3am cloud.

Long term averages are at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_058063.shtml
See Mean no. of Clear Days

[CoombellKid]

Hi Glen,

I'm keen, put me down as tentative... as you know Lynne is in her last
stages of pregnancy... if the lil one comes early I maybe able to make
it... hopefully I can make one of the nights you have mentioned above
but not sure how long I will be able to stick around, so I probably wont
bring my scope with me.

Do those stats tell you how many of those clear days were around new
moon? it seemd for me that nearly every new moon this year has been
clouded out, very annoying... and then it if was clear we had a lovely
jetstream going across : (

regards,CS

Rob

[glenc]

It seems to be clearing up here now (Thu am), but the forecasts are mixed.

Casino Fri 6-22C Fine, Sat 10-22C Fine.
http://www.weatherchannel.com.au

Lismore Fri 8-22C Mostly cloudy, Sat 10-22C Possible shower.
http://www.abc.net.au/northcoast/weather/#Lismore

I will update this tomorrow am.

Am waiting for some sunny days so that I can pour a slab for my observatory. The concrete truck will get bogged if it drives in now.

[CoombellKid]

I was wondering how the new observatory was coming along, got to love
the rain though, my our tanks out here are almost full from being close
to empty. And the veggie garden is a jumping!!!! :)

And for what it's worth... still looking best for Friday

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN10060.shtml#NR

Forecast for Thursday
Isolated coastal showers, chiefly morning. Mild and partly cloudy day. Light to moderate east to southeast winds.

Lismore: Mostly fine. Min: 11 Max: 21
Cape Byron: Chance early shower. Min: 15 Max: 19
Grafton: Fine, partly cloudy. Min: 12 Max: 22

Forecast for Friday
Isolated showers. Mild day. Light to moderate easterly winds.

Lismore: Mostly fine. Min: 8 Max: 22

Forecast for Saturday
Isolated showers. Mild day. Variable winds.

Lismore: Chance shower. Min: 10 Max: 22

Forecast for Sunday
Isolated showers. Mild day. Variable winds.

Lismore: Chance shower. Min: 10 Max: 22

I'm looking good for friday night, I have to take Lynne downto Grafton today
for her last check up and to book in for thenew arrival. Will ring if anything
changes

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[GrahamL]

Should be able to make it glen .. weather is looking ok for the moment

[glenc]

Bill from Caniba is also coming and 2 or 3 others from Casino.

[GrahamL]

glen hows that back road looking after the rain ?.. sure was quicker home that way .. was looking like the council were going to tear it up
sometime soon .

[glenc]

The Naughtons Gap Rd is fine.

The Casino forecast looks reasonable:
Friday Partly cloudy 5-22C
Saturday Fine 7-23C

[CoombellKid]

If we get skies like we did last night, it should be really nice! was out for a few hours last night and had lovely skies here.

See you guys later tonight!

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[CoombellKid]

btw,

What time is a good time to get to your place Glen


regards

Rob

[glenc]

I suggest about sunset so you can set up before it gets too dark.
Astro twilight ends at about 7pm.

[CoombellKid]

I'm hoping I can jump on your sky tour, as I wont be bringing my scope this
time. Or possibly have a lend of your bino's for a lil bit, to nab some of the
larger dark nebula I have been chasing. Lynne is staying home tonight. We
will be new parents again a week from Monday. If she does go into labour
before hand, which is the reason I'm not bringing my scope. She'll have your
number in case she needs me.

Looking forward to catching up, and meeting Graham (nightstalker) and the
local folks. I'll probably get there between 6-7pm.

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[glenc]

You can share my scope or binos.

[glenc]

1:45 pm
There are black clouds in the east and north.
The west and south are half blue.
Will post an update at 4pm.

[glenc]

Not looking good.
It might clear, but don't count on it.
It's probably better to try next Friday.

[GrahamL]

raining on the coast .. try for next friday

[CoombellKid]

I dont know it's looking pretty good this way, I see there is presently a big
gray fuzzy thing over Casino but I think it's moving. It's been steadliy clearing
here in the last hour... which it what happened last night. i was out until about
9:30-10:00pm last night before I had to come in.

It's up to you Glen... you want to give it another hour?

regards,CS

Rob

[glenc]

I will update it at 6pm.

[glenc]

Still cloudy. :(
Lets try another day.

[CoombellKid]

Pretty much the same here now, You guy's are more than welcome to come
out here next friday night? if you like. I wont be able to go anywhere, but I
still be able to observe and will be if the conditions are good.

The driveway should be accessible by then lol

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[GrahamL]

maybe a sneaky peak from home tonight much later .. looks like rain still about though.. check out the new observing platform the councils
made for me :)... casino in the distance @ 6.00 pm

[CoombellKid]

Cleared here around 20:30 and become patchy again around midnight.
Pretty muddy up there though. Trying to catch Saturn this morning.

regards,CS

Rob

[glenc]

It cleared up here too.
Saw 59 objects with my binoculars between 12:45 and 1:45 am.
28 of those were galaxies.
See Observations for a list of things I saw.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=13380

[GrahamL]

hi glen /rob

did you want to try again this weekend ?

[glenc]

I think Rob wants it at his place???
That's ok with me.

[CoombellKid]

Yup! you guy's are more than welcome to come out here, as I cant go
anywhere. The only problem is it would have to be Saturday night. I
hope that's ok.

regards,CS

Rob
PS: I've doberised my newt today will be giving it a whirl tonight. My neck
is over that dang EQ5 mount.

[glenc]

Rob
CU Saturday night if its clear.

Graham
If you can't make it to Robs tomorrow you can come here tonight.

Tried to contact Alex but no luck so far.

Did the slab for my 3x3m observatory last Wednesday.
The picture below shows the view to the south.

[CoombellKid]

Glen,

You more than welcome to invite any of the other locals that might
like to come out here. Includding you Graham it will be nice to meet
you.

The slab is looking good!! just need some walls and it located a further
25kms south lol.... you can put the walls on it first. Oh and that 10" dob
that you may not need after next month : )

regards,CS

PS: I used my new modified dob last night for the first time. I have to tell
ya!!! I'm loving this sit down astronomy stuff already. It's only taken me
4.5-5yrs to figure that one out. And the ability to point anywhere an shoot
_without_ having to twist the darn OTA so the ep is in a useable possy.

[glenc]

Just had an email from Alex.
Might go up there tomorrow night.

[GrahamL]

saturday night I'm free sort of .. I might have to work sunday so
I'll see how things pan out tommorow ,how far/where are you from casino rob?

Thats looking good glen ,that mound needed something built on it:P
whats going inside it?

[glenc]

Will get a 12" dob on 20/10.

[CoombellKid]

Hi Graham,

Sent you a PM for directions to get to here!

if anyone else is local and would like to come out. Let me know and
I will PM you the details.

regards,CS sunny days

Days

[xelasnave]

Tonight is looking good. There is a fair bit of haze down low(I am on the river flat at moment) I am hopeful that it will not be a problem. I will be here until this afternoon, I will go up home about 3-30 and let you know before I go if it looks crook.. I will be out for a while so organise what you like and I will be back later.
alex

[CoombellKid]

we were abit smokey here yesterday, not too bad today. Am able to spot
12+ surface filiments on o'l Sol this morning. Yesterday I could barely get
focus.

Anyways chap's, looks like my place is out tonight. Looks like we might
have a baby on the way :scared: and cant guarantee we'll be here. Graham
I think Glen is heading out to Alex place tonight, check with Glen or Alex.

Have fun where ever you are :thumbsup:

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[xelasnave]

Back here again, does look very hazey but there is a good breeze so it will blow it away. I hope.
alex

[GrahamL]

best of luck rob:thumbsup:, babies now that takes me back, 89 was our last
I went to the vet and got fixed up soon after:lol:
alex is a little far for me with work tommorow so
I'll have a slash at golf out wardell this arve and take the scope along
a friend has been wanting to have a look for a while.
been very smokey all this week down on the coast.. not a cloud in sight though

so have a good night guys

[glenc]

Went up to Alex's place last night.
It was clear and very dark.
The top of the hill has good horizons.
Looked at lots of DSOs with his 12" dob.
Used my UHC filter for some nebulae.
There was a nice carpet snake in the bathroom.
It was 100km from my place, the last 10km gravel.

[GrahamL]

sounds a good night guys
hows the 12" compare to your 10" glen ?

30 knot winds chased me inside early .

[glenc]

12" is brighter.
Look forward to getting mine.

[glenc]

I suggest we organise our astronomy viewing nights under the above heading. We can have these at different places near new moon.
The next one will be at Robs on 20/10 I think???
What do you think?

[xelasnave]

Yes a great night and Glen found some things that I had looked for thru the 12 inch but never found moved on and forgot it. I was very happy to see the Saturn Neb as this object is one that I have seriously looked for and never seen. There were others but that is memorable for me.
I followed the world champ poker and went out again ,mustta been 2am on wards but it was clearer than earlier and with the Milky way gone so much darker guving better contrast.
It was the first time I had experienced the benefit of a contrast filter and very impressed.
It was a great buzz for me because as I said to Glen apart from one neighbiur and the JW's years ago he has been my only "real" visitor and the first time I have been in the company of an astronomer (other than in a shop)
alex

[glenc]

Congratulations to mum and dad.
I thought it might be twins.
Does that double the population of Coombell? :rofl:

[CoombellKid]

LOL, actually I think we increased to population by around 10%

Yes Hayden was born 09:00am this morning at Grafton Base Hosp'
weighing in at 8.10lb and 52cm tall

Alex, I'm with you. I've been in this hobby only about 5yrs. But
have only got together with other folk 4 x and 2 of them were
astrofest QLD. You'll have to try and make it up there next year
it alot of fun and a heap of scope and folks to meet.

I think Glen's idea is a good one! we should try and organise some
get togethers. Maybe rotate around the place, I think it would be
good. I'm cool for my place next month whatever date suits, a
week either side of new moon. Glen when are you heading down
south? what date would you prefer? if any

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[glenc]

Are there any suggestions on a name for our viewing nights?
Tabulum Coombell Casino Ballina

[CoombellKid]

Hmmmm that's an interesting Q,

The Real Dark Sky Observing Club hehehe...

or the TCCB Association/society...

Yeah I know I'm pretty naff at names... will have to think about it

regards,CS sunny days

Rob