Tenterfield 28/11

[glenc]

We are planning to observe from Tenterfield airport on the weekend of 28/11/08. Amateurs from Glen Innes, Armidale and elsewhere are all welcome to join us.
See post #2 in http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=27604&highlight=tenterfield
regarding this spot.

[eban]

Hi Glen,

just new to IIS, and the proud owner of a shiny new reflector. I'm in Glen Aplin, about 30km north of the Tenterfield airport, and would welcome the opportunity to join, observe and learn.
I think the partner should let me out for the evening... but I'll be in touch closer to the event.

[glenc]

Welcome Evan, hope you can join us. We will check the forecast on the Wednesday before (26/11) and make final arrangements.

[CoombellKid]

Hey Guy's

Just registering my interest in the Thread. Looking forward to a weekend
under darker skies :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

regards,CS

[glenc]

Here is a map:
The airport is about 11km NW of Tenterfield and 795m altitude. The road in is all sealed.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=tenterfield&ie=UTF8&ll=-28.9914,151.931133&spn=0.051652,0.081367&t=h&z=14

[glenc]

The forecasts are here http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/northern-tablelands/tenterfield
and here http://ozforecast.com.au/cgi-bin/weatherwrap.cgi?location=Tenterfiel d&pagetype=forecast
It is not looking good at this stage.

[CoombellKid]

Yup! I've been watching that. Looking good for tonight, ground has dried
out quite well, after a wind blown few days. I think I'll get the scope out
tonight as looking at the forcast... might not get another chance this week.

regards,CS

[glenc]

The weather is still uncertain, I will make a decision on Thursday.

[glenc]

It is still not looking good, it might clear on Saturday night.

[GrahamL]

I'll have to pass glen My tent is still out back in the rain airing out :rolleyes:

Which is a bummer as I talked the wife into comeing along
If it looks like clearing sat arvo and any of you guys are keen
I wouldn't mind catching up if possibe.

[eban]

Oz Forecast states min cloud cover at 64%, and damn, if it wasn't pouring this morning. However, I'm looking at bright blue skies just now... I guess it will be a case of seeing what tomorrow will bring...

unfortunately, i have to accompany the lady to brisbane on saturday, so I'm out sat night... :shrug:

[glenc]

I think it is best to call it off for this time. Shall try again in 2009.

[CoombellKid]

I'm going to be away for the weekend, knee to waste deep in a swamp, in the bush, fixing fences. The view is superb... the skies are dark, it's one of the last remaining (substanual) natural wetlands left on the north coast of it's kind in private hands, and my mate owns it. The native wildlife is amazing. We're thinking of putting in some raised walkways and some birding platforms, maybe even some open air night cabins. I'd loved to go in there at night and see just what goes on. Anyways it's work that can be done wet or dry

[CoombellKid]

Yes perhaps Feb, if work doesn't intervene.

[mozzie]

rain rain wreckes everything still been to many star parties and still had a tops time socializing:2thumbs:

[eban]

oh well, figures... my first star party and the weather wrecks it. i guess i need to get used to this (great things to view in the sky==> opportunity determined by what's between the ground and space)...

i'm up for early next year anyway. have a good summer!

[glenc]

It was clear here last night, probably OK at Tenterfield too.

[CoombellKid]

I hope it's clear tonight, would love to get the scope.... been awhile

[GrahamL]

yeah it cleared down on the coast just after dark.. The radar showed a little rain out that way fairly late in the day but it looked like it was going to just miss tenterfield glen.. pity it didn't give us a bit more time .. I think it was still raining here around 4.00 pm .. took out the binos for a while and might try my new eyepiece tonight :)


hey rob if you could find the time could you drop some pics in here showing how your encoders mount ?
I might try and turn something up when I see the old man at x-mass my az bolt will be a little tricky and if I could get a few thoughts on how I'll go with it before i get there will save a little time... no hurry and much appreaciated if you can :)

[CoombellKid]

Sure, the kit comes with an azi bolt to take the azi encoder, ooop's your not getting the kit (silly me) oh well I just happen to have a couple spare azi bolts and plate from WC here if you would like one. I have two different lengths to suit 18mm or 36mm rocker box floor. What new EP did you get?

[GrahamL]

moved reply to N/R thread to keep our ramble a little contained :)

[glenc]

Anyone interested in Tenterfield on Fri 23/1 and/or Sat 24/1?

[CoombellKid]

I have my boys until the 27th, so I'll be sticking close to home. I'll be out at
Tenterfield a couple of weekends after that doing my HR lic.

Anyways hope it's a good one

regards,CS

[theodog]

Damn, I'm in Casino this weekend. Wagga next.

[GrahamL]

working so will be staying near home.. actually catching up will be difficult
for a few months as my son has lost his liscence (speeding) and I'm driving him to and from work in the evenings.

Long way to get your liscence rob?.. though tenterfield is a pretty laid back town to drive around

[CoombellKid]

It was either 3hrs per week in Lismore for 5 weeks or Tenterfield for a 2
day course.

Boy it was hot out here today, even the grass was a lil hot to walk on in
bare feet :eyepop:

regards,CS