Central Coast Observing at the Pony Club 24th Jan

[Inmykombi]

Any takers for PC on the 24th ?

Thats the closest weekend to the New Moon.

Geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl]

i should hope so Geoffrey

geoff

[Rodstar]

I will be in Coonabarabran for the whole Australia Day long weekend, but I hope you have some clear skies, hopefully I will be able to come to the February gathering.

[GTB_an_Owl]

SEE - what happens when you start talking about putting the Mary Rose on a boat up the creek RB !

Rod decides to take the long way round via Coona and won't get to the pony club before february :lol:

have a good trip Rod

geoff

[gb_astro]

Well the Pony Club is going to have a new SDM (although only a 14.5") and it is that weekend I have to go down to Vic. and pick it up.
So looks like Feb. for me as well.

Greg.

[Rodstar]

Have a safe Trip, Greg. I am very excited to see your new baby as soon as she is safely back on the Central Coast.

The sudden lapse in decent weather conditions suddenly makes more sense.

[norm]

For a moment there Greg I thought you were talking about mine.:P

I'm travelling down to Shepparton to pick mine up next week and may get up to the PC too that weekend:thumbsup:

Norm

[Rodstar]

Sounds like Mr Read has been rather busy of late.

[gb_astro]

Hi Norm.
What are the chances of two 14.5s turning up at the same time!
Saw you on the list but did not realize you were so close.
Be interesting to compare scopes.

Rod, thanks.
Yes, maybe twin SDMs were just too much for the weather gods

Cheers,
Greg.

[Arthur Alchin]

haven't been for months, would like to come this time, try out a new 5mm televue radian in a dark place, what time does everybody arrive??

[bones]

I'm planning on being there and looking forward to it. :)
To all till then, beware the luni's coming out with the full moon :P this weekend.

[Rick Petrie]

Onya Bones
I'm in too :thumbsup:

[Inmykombi]

Darn weather better be good so I can blow the dust off the 10 inch Meade and get her out again.

The more the merrier.

[bones]

You might have spoke too soon Geoff. :( You seen the forecast???:whistle:
http://www.weather.com.au/nsw/gosford

[RB]

We can still meet up for an "Australia Day" Party.....:lol:

[GTB_an_Owl]

you just leave the weather to me bones :thumbsup:

trust me - bring a scope to the party that RB is hosting :whistle:



geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Bones....That's what we thought about the last PC and ask Deeno, RB, and H how the sky was later!!!after the cloud buzzed off.:thumbsup:
Too early to tell yet about forecasts and we could share a little Oz day spirit anyway if we have to wait.( I think RB and H are going to open up a camera and imaging session in conjunction???????)
So we'll see you there Eh?:) (with scope)

[Octane]

Hi guys,

I'll try my very best to make it. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[bones]

The outlook's improving already. :) Last night that site said Sat 33mm now it only says 1mm. Yeah Rick, I'm still looking at being there.

[Inmykombi]

D'oh !!!!

[Inmykombi]

Any excuse for a party.......I'm in...:lol:

Geoffro.

[Inmykombi]

So who will be there with the key ?


Geoffro.

[Rick Petrie]

I've got one Geoff and Mr Owl and Deeno have one I think, so we might let you in if you bring some of that exo coffee your famous for.;):lol:

[Inmykombi]

Its so popular, I've dropped the price to only a dollar a cup.:P

Coffee will make an appearance.

Geoffro.

[GTB_an_Owl]

then i'll save myself a dollar and bring my own cup Geoff :whistle: :lol:


haven't you got a key ?

geoff

[Inmykombi]

Sorry Geoff, I forgot to mention if you own a DOB......it's $5.00 a cup.
Free if you own a SCT.

And No, I dont got a key....:( I dont know if I want one to lock up with those dogs around....:eyepop:


Geoffro.

[Rick Petrie]

And a $10 donation for those that own grab and go dobs.;)

[sally1jack]

Hi as very very much a beginner i would like to come along on the 24th to the pony club, can anyone let me know what time & who to ask for ,:help: thanks phil

[GTB_an_Owl]

before anyone asks !

rain on sat will move north by 10pm

geoff

[GTB_an_Owl]

hi Phil

somebody should be there by 7pm

just wander in and introduce yourself

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Just because it's the Pony Club - you may not get to see the 'horsehead'.;)
Hi Phil, you will be made most welcome.:)

[Inmykombi]

Hi Phil,
Usually someone will be there by about 7 to 7.30 pm.
There is a map at the top of the Star Parties Forum page if you need it.
The Club Entrance is near Ironbark Rd Mangrove Mountain if that helps.

Here is a link to the map.

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=26142


Glad to see ya there. Dont be afarid to come along......

Geoffro.

[Arthur Alchin]

Want to come saturday still, probably get there early ( its just me!). Will wait outside the gate until a key arrives.

Do we need to bring anything special for the evening (ETOH or food etc).

Just had the last two nights with the scope up at Bretti reserve: would have been great except for the clouds

Arthur

[Inmykombi]

Hey Deeno, I want to see that 6 ich scope of your this time too !!!!

Oh and some chooken wings maybe.mmmmmmmmmm
Dont forget the plossl's too.:whistle:

Geoffro.

[gb_astro]

Arthur, just bring your usual observing creature comforts
plus any food to get you through the night.
There is an amenities block plus hot water at the club house.
There is also 240VAC from the club house if you have a long lead.

greg.

[Arthur Alchin]

have become power independent with inverter etc over the last month or so but will have a long extension in the boot anyhow.

Just hoping for a clear night

arthur

[Inmykombi]

The jet stream map looks very promising indeed.

I am looking at getting to the PC at about 7 to 7.30.

Fresh coffee will be ground and the drip filter machine is at the ready.

See ya'all there....

Geoffro

[Deeno]

Spent the better part of the last two weeks down on the Hawkesbury and the six incher with her related bits are still there, sorry 'bout that.

Will be there tonight provided I don't melt while playing cricket:screwy:

[Inmykombi]

Cant imagine what its like playin Cricket, I am melting sitting still.

[iceman]

I can't make it unfortunately. Hope to try and get along one night during next week if it's clear.

[GTB_an_Owl]

don't forget to bring your freezer suit to-nite Geoffro :whistle:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :D


42 degrees in my van and 41 outside here at the moment

too bloody hot to start packing the car even

geoff

[Inmykombi]

If I turn it inside out will it keep me cool ?:P

[GTB_an_Owl]

now there's a thought :thumbsup:

geoff

[Inmykombi]

What time will you be there Geoff ?

[Octane]

I'm coming along tonight. I'll be leaving my folks' place at about 6 PM, and expect to be at the Pony Club by around 7:30 PM or so.

Has anyone heard from RB in the last two weeks? I wonder what's up with him...

Regards,
Humayun

[iceman]

I heard from him via SMS yesterday - he's been busy with work so hasn't been on lately.

[GTB_an_Owl]

be there about 7-30 at the rate i am going

geoff

[bones]

What a stinker! The BOM site says it's still 37.8 deg at Mangrove. I think the southerlys already hit at Sydney. I'll hold off abit more for the southerly to hit before I make a move. Any predictions on the cloud cover??

[bones]

Pack it with ice. That might help.

[h0ughy]

looks like it is clear for you guys - bummer for imaging though, unless you have a cooled camera still pretty hot - we hit 41.3 at wallsend today

[RB]

Yeah, sorry guys, I've been way too busy here.
This hot weather really knocks us about with work and I haven't been on IIS for a while.

I just logged on now to see what's happening tonight.
Sue and the kids are still at the beach, if they get back and things cool down I want to try and make it tonight.

Clear Skies.

[GTB_an_Owl]

not a darn star to be seen

even the sacrificial lambs did no good

closed the gate at 1-30am

geoff

[Arthur Alchin]

maybe i was the wrong choice for sacrificial lamb, maybe we needed the vestal virgin instead.

Woke this morning, looks like a daytime version of last night: what can you do??, this has been a lousey few months to see the sky.

The redeeming factor was that the company was great

Arthur

[Rick Petrie]

The faithfull DID turn up but alas the only visible thing to the believers was the 'horsehead' from the clubhouse as I said in my last post.:whistle:
Clouds rolled in just after we arrived (isn't that just typical) and spoiled the viewing, however it was good to meet Phil and Norm and catch up with all the regulars.
The cloud turned in to drizzle at about 1am so packed up stumps (Deeno twice on the day) and had an early. Sacrificial lambs just didn't do it for us this time, but they probably were the smartest and ended up getting more sleep than us.;) What's a sacrificial vestal virgin Arthur?:rolleyes:
So till next one. Cheers:)

[astropolak]

Dear PC goers
I would like to refer you once more to my other thread in this forum, we do not have control over the weather - lets just work with it. There are some clear skies forecast this week - how about meeting during the week? I think even one hour of a good sky is better than this waste of time...

Joe

[Allan_L]

I read in the local that there are planned road closures in the area this week.
Is this going to affect access to the site?
al

[Inmykombi]

*&^%$#@ Clouds again.

As soon as I unpacked the car and started to set up, the clouds came over and stayed all night.

Company was good as usual.

I cant work out if I am getting an Imaging bug or not after discussions with RB and "H" on the Moon.
Is it too late for me ?, am I on the downward spiral into the black hole of imaging...................:P....... ..........Time will tell.

Thx everyone for a good night.

Maybe next time.

Geoffro.

[gb_astro]

Joe, on page 2 iceman Mike sounds like he might be going up.

Greg.

[bones]

RE: ROAD CLOSURE - January 27 - January 29

For those who are thinking about going to the Pony Club during the week, attached is the link from the Gosford Council website
http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/news_events/media/media-releases-2009/january-2009/peats-ridge-road-detour-for-road-works

The map is of the affected area and detours is also found in the link.

Cheers,
The Sacrificial lamb #2
(sorry it didn't work out for you guys, I don't like giving blood for nothing - drizzled most of the way home too)
I'd rather be a sacrificial lamb than a scape goat.

[norm]

:lol::lol:

The weather was lousy, but it was great to meet up with the regulars, always welcoming and good to have a yarn.

Looking forward to next time:thumbsup:

Norm

[Arthur Alchin]

the scraficial vestal virgin was always thrown into volcanoes in the movies: one of them i am not. Maybe they have all run out and there are no more left

[Rodstar]

Sorry to hear you were clouded out on Saturday night, folks.

I had a great weekend at Coonabarabran. Hector (Andrew Murrell) was there too....we shared some great views in The Mary Rose and Ptah. Unfortunately John Bambury was unwell, and so unable to join us.

We did have some interference from storms on Saturday night, not a single cloud or drop of rain, but endless flickering from lightning strikes perhaps 50-100km to the north and north east. I packed up that night at 10.30pm, went to bed for a few hours, and was up again about 2.30am when the electrical storm had settled down, and observed until astronomical dawn.

I am dog tired, so while the thought of meeting up during the week at the PC is attractive, my body will be taking me to bed early most of this week!

I may see you all next month. I repeat my comments on the other thread which Joe started that I think the PC is less than ideal, and particularly after a weekend at Coona, I realise, again, just how much darker the sky can get.