Cambroon 17th February

[astroron]

:hi: The Cambroon observing night will be held on the weekend of Feb 17th, as usual all are welcome to camp or crash on the lounge floor, or if you have one a camper van.:D
Contact me or Paul (1 ponders) or sticky on this forum for map and directions.:thumbsup: :astron: :stargaze:

[[1ponders]]

Weather and back permitting, I'm there :thumbsup:

[NewToStars]

i should be there.. weather permitting.
if it's alright i'll be bringing a friend and his wife along.. he's a mad astronomer, but been out of the game for several years. he doesn't have his own telescope, but i'm sure if it's like my first experience out there he'll be looking through everyone elses scopes more than my own :)

[astroron]

:hi: Jason, look forward to catching up again, your Friends are more than :welcome: :thumbsup: astroron

[drmorbius]

Looking forward to it Ron

[jjjnettie]

It's Greg's birthday on the 17th so count me out.

[Gargoyle_Steve]

Sadly I'm rostered on to work that afternoon / night ......

;)

but we'll see what happens.

Cheers!

[davewaldo]

I may be able to make it... Depends on Work.

After the great views we had between the clouds last time I'm keen to have another go!

Dave.

[Odlaw]

I'm there

[AstroJunk]

At last! There's a fighting chance that I may be able to make my first visit to Cambroon :D

With any luck, I'll bring the dob in my AstroVan:thumbsup:

[astroron]

:hi: Astrojunk look forward to seeing you again, it seems ages since astrofest:thumbsup:

[Odlaw]

Just to let you guys know, I would like to try out some filters, so bring them along if you have any.... Thanks

[astro_south]

I am a fair chance to make it up Ron - so long as work doesn't get in the way. Will be able to confirm next week.

Odlaw - I have Lumicon UHC, Astronomiks OIII in 1.25" format and a DGM NPB (UHC like) and Sirius Optics NEB1 in the 2" format.

[Odlaw]

Thanks astro , hope to see you there...

[astroron]

:hi: Hi Andrew and Dave Look forward to seeing you next week, weather and work permitting:thumbsup: :stargaze: :astron:

[Zubenel]

Hi ron and all
I am rostered on for standby but may be able to get a replacement on Fiday Night:shrug: . See haw i go . Arch Angel Gab has had the Asto Bug bite after seeing some of the Macnaught photos so he wants to come and bring some friends . Don't know how many???
Cheers Zub.

[astroron]

:hi: Wes the More the merrier:lol: :lol:

[Nightshift]

I'll be there Ron, I am bringing with me a newby to the hobby, he has recently bought a GSO 8" Dob but has used it little and is looking forward to the trip out, weather permitting, his name is Brett. See you around 3:00.

[astroron]

Great D,:thumbsup:

[Gargoyle_Steve]

Ron it seems my roster has won out after all - I'm down for overnight shifts across the weekend and the only person with whom I can usually swap is away himself for 4 days.

I'll be in touch again beforehand Ron but are you likely to be home the following Monday afternoon / night, and moreover do you think you might be up for some obseving company again then? I realise that might make 3 nights in a row for you so if it doesn't suit please say so - I have broad shoulders, I can handle it. :-)

Nightshift: Dennis is that you?? Glad to see you around again, such a shame I can't make Saturday and catch up with you!

Likewise Wes, Dave (Odlaw) etc. I am definitely in for next month again however, so maybe I'll see you guys then!

[NewToStars]

i'll still be there, weather permitting.

my friend and his wife can't make it. ironically she started work about a week ago and someone/somehow broke her foot. so Shane has to stay home and look after his wife.

hmm. maybe i'll bring a chair this time :P

[Nightshift]

Yes steve, tis' me, I re-joined ONLY to post in this section, you wont find me in other sections. If you want to contact me otherwise, just e-mail me at denelf@tpg.com.au and yes, it would have been nice to catch up on saturday, nevermind, I dont think the weather is going to be on our side at this stage, you may as well be at work I think. Cheers.

[astroron]

Tuff luck Steve for the weekend :( but Monday will be fine weather permitting:thumbsup: Ron

[astroron]

:hi: Dennis o ye of little faith, think posative;)

[Odlaw]

I have fingers and toes all crossed with possitive thoughts of nice clear skies

[Zubenel]

Thanks Gargoyle ,
Back at ya. Can't wait for those crisp Autumn evenings!! Summer Sucks!:whistle:
Cheers Zub.

Ron I haven't heard back from Ark Angel as yet??:screwy:

[Nightshift]

I'm trying really hard Ron but every time I try it rains on me. I think at this rate I will be calling you late saturday morning for a weather report.

Hope to see you then. Cheers.

[NewToStars]

by the reports so far i don't think i will be going this weekend..... looks to rain and only get heavier.....

if for some freak occurance it completely fines up then i'll be there. but it's not looking too good at the moment....

i'll catch everyone at the next meet next month. hopefully we'll have good seeing by then.

[astroron]

:hi: If you dont make it this month it wont be till April as there wont be one in March as I have other commitments for the New Moon weekend:(

[Nightshift]

Hey Ron,

If it's no good for tomorrow, what about next saturday the 24th? The new moon will only be a thin waxing and should set early (I am at work and dont have access to a chart so dont know exact times) so it could still be a good evening. What are your thoughts on this? If you are happy maybe everyone could re-schedule if possible and still make a good night of it?

Dennis.

[astroron]

:hi: Dennis, the Moon is First Quarter on the 24th, and sets at 23:00 , but will set about a quarter of an hour earlier here, What do you think?::thumbsup:

[Odlaw]

The weather is not looking good for this weekend.... Maybe the 24th would be a better option for us all?

[astro_south]

I think I will be out of the running for this weekend :( Both work and the dodgey weather.

I will be heading out to Leyburn next month and will be meeting up with the IIS guys from around Casino who are tripping up. Since Ron's it out, perhaps some of you might be interested in coming out there. I will post a seperate thread about this at a later date, but something to think about.

[Xeelee]

I can't believe I haven't been on Iceinspace for a week and I just remebered that Cambroon was on tomorrow. So I'll be there weather permitting. :prey:

[Argonavis]

I wouldn't write off the weather just yet - there is still hope that the clouds will partly clear for tomorrow night.

and a mini-Astrofest in March at Leyburn sounds good....

[Odlaw]

How are the skies looking up there Ron ?

[[1ponders]]

Terrible atm. :(

[AstroJunk]

:sad:

[Odlaw]

Is it going to get better ?

[Gargoyle_Steve]

Try ringing Ron maybe to find out what it's like at his place ...... his number is on the map diagram in the sticky thread:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=8808 (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=8808)

[drmorbius]

I'm under pressure to make a decision for tonight and given it's raining here at the moment, I'm going to chicken out... I'll have to catch up with you all another time... good luck!

[NewToStars]

not sure how many people went up there. but i was playing golf at north lakes from 3 - 6 and as we were leaving it was raining north of Redcliffe.

if it was fine now i'd prob still head up.. but it's still overcast and miserable outside :(