Dam Clouds

[h45e]

Hi,
Just wondering is there any way on the net to tell the cloud cover for the next day or so. I want to set up my scope tonight but looking outside it looks like it is going to rain.. grrrrr

[Astro78]

Hi Anthony,

I frequent the bureau of meteorology's website, the 'latest infrared image' on the link below is the g o (apologies if obvious and already aware of this one) . Live image but no cloud prediction besides usual forecasts. Still handy when used with wind direction....

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa/

[h45e]

Yeah, been looking at that all day at work. Been looking out the windows aswell and currently looks like clear blue skys... just hope it stays like that. I want to try out my barlow.

[h45e]

*Shouts at clouds* GO AWAY!!!!!!!

[Jen]

jen shouts too :D
:cloudy:
:tasdevil::tasdevil:

[Kevnool]

WHAT Jen is clouded out also.

I cant believe it :jump: cheers Kev.

[Jen]

:lol::lol: lol hi Kev :hi:
nah there is just one little cloud here at the moment :lol: i just wanted to join in on the shouting :lol: just in case they decide to come when it gets dark :D

[DeanoNZL]

Hi all, two of the programs I use are:
Weatherunderground http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=-29.45873&lon=125.94727&zoom=4&type=hyb&units=metric&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=1&sat.num=5&sat.spd=25&sat.opa=71&sat.gtt1=92&sat.gtt2=108&sat.type=IR4&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0&fire=0&tor=0&ndfd=0&pix=0 Click on the satellite link & put the sensitivity slider about 92. It will show the clouds. You can animate the image as well.

and APanel http://7timer.y234.cn/V3/product.php?language=en&product_id=1&country=AS&adm=AS08&site=704 (http://7timer.y234.cn/V3/product.php?language=en&product_id=1&country=AS&adm=AS08&site=704)
This page is set for perth, and sat & sun look great (lucky sods):P
Hope these help.

[marki]

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHH It's persisting down :(.

[TrevorW]

:cloudy:Yeah rain bloody good we need it:rain:

[Glenhuon]

Had 2 nights of clear skies since I got back to Geraldton (WA) and that was during Full moon :(. Been cloudy ever since. Not a drop of rain so far, but I see the cloud is coming off Cylone Lisa, so we might get some yet.

Bill

[h45e]

The funny thing is, ever since I have taken up this hobbie... Im starting to hate winter.

[Ric]

Winter is the best time with crisp clear skies and nice chilled scopes.

[Glenhuon]

And a Beanie, Freezer Suit an' Boots. :)
Joking aside, had a lot of great, but very cold nights in NSW with the scope. Roll on winter ! Just hope it's as good here in WA.

Bill

[pgc hunter]

surprisingly transparent here this morning. Sky looks glorius even with the last quarter moon up. But having just come home from work and drank a cocktail of redbull and booze, stargazing aint gonna happen!