Might be worth a try

[matt]

The jetstream map isn't suggesting outstanding conditions for tonight...but certainly better than we've had for a little while - certainly here in Brisbane. It looks even better down the east coast (Mike ;))

A lack of yellow or green will be enough to have me outside tonight, especially with a GRS and moon shadow transit:D

I don't expect the seeing to be better than 5-6/10...but beggars can't be choosers at this stage.

Now, fingers crossed we'll have calm and clear low-level conditions. It's been windy and hazy the last few days.

[StephenM]

Still looking pretty hazy out there Matt. Hope it clears in the next few hrs!

btw, where do you download the jetstream map?

Cheers,
Stephen

[matt]

Hoping the bayside breeze might help blow away some of that haze, Stephen.

Here's a link to the map.

http://weather.unisys.com/gfs/24h/gfs_4panel_24h_aus.html

Cheers

[Matty P]

Go for it Matt! Let's hope you get some good seeing conditions tonight.

Good luck. :)

[StephenM]

Thanks for the link Matt, and good luck with Jupiter tonight! I'll drag the scope out and have a look too (although it's still very hazy here at St Lucia).

Cheers,
Stephen

[Jen]

:) Good luck Matt hope you have a great night :thumbsup:

[Dennis]

Hmm, I’m out there right now and I tell ya…it ‘aint so hot where I am! Apart from thin, high clouds that keep getting in the way, Jupiter is bouncing around like a yo yo, although occasionally, the shadow of the transiting moon does appear as a nice round, black disc.

I’m suspect you’ll not be seeing anything from Holland Park West tonight, unless the conditions improve dramatically!:shrug::(

Cheers

Dennis

[matt]

Hi Dennis.

Well, my hope that the local weather conditions would play nice has not been realised:(

I'm clouded out. I managed to get a few RGB runs on Jove before the weather took a turn for the worse.

The seeing started out as average as I thought it might be, but it was showing signs of improving when the cloud arrived.:mad2:

I'll have a look at the AVIs...but I don't think there's anything in there to confirm your theory I'm living a charmed life on the bay under a magical seeing cell:lol::lol::lol:

[Dennis]

I think this is the change responsible for the deteriorating conditions right now…

“Brisbane Forecast
Issued at 4:15 pm EST on Tuesday 16 September 2008

Warning Summary
Nil.

Forecast for Tuesday Evening
Fine. Moderate N to NE winds, changing moderate to fresh S to SE early evening”.

Cheers

Dennis

[iceman]

Looked pretty nice here, but I have karate on Tuesday nights. I can tell you that it's ALWAYS bloody clear on a Tuesday night lately, when I'm not available! grumble grumble.

[StephenM]

I had a quick look last night, but the conditions weren't great. The haze certainly hadn't cleared - I could barely find the Southern Cross at 7:30!

[Shnoz]

It sounds as though the haze was covering everywhere from Brisbane to northern NSW, which seems like a pretty big area for a haze. Does anyone know what caused it?

[iceman]

Hi Shnoz!

Probably the very gusty winds from the day(s) before, maybe whipping up dust etc.

[Shnoz]

That sounds like a good explanation. Now I can let my friends know the sky is indeed not falling.:lol: