Cambroon 12/09/09

[astroron]

This will be the last CAMBROON night for 2009:(
Normally the night would be the night closest to the New Moon, but seeing that it is the weekend of the "Barambah Dark Sky Camp I have brought it forward one week:)
The Moon does not rise till after 01:05 Sunday morning so there is plenty of time to do Astronomy before then:astron::stargaze:
So lets make this a good last night for 2009:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

I'll be working that weekend unfortunately Ron.
Wish I could be there.

[astroron]

:sadeyes: I hope we can catch up at Barambah Jeanette:thumbsup:

[DavidTrap]

Hi Ron,

I would have loved to have come up for the night, however I will have to decline with regret!!!!!

Unfortunately, SWMBO has booked a night away with the girls up the coast on the 12th. Something about her having some time away to square the ledger after I went to Astrofest - I'm not sure why she get to go to a resort for the weekend when I was only camping at Astrofest for three nights???????

However, after reading the AAS thread that Jeanette started, I do think that I am quite lucky with spousal support and will wait patiently for a trip to Cambroon for next year. Have a good time away later in the year.

David T

P.S. The 12th is the night of RiverFire in Brisbane - keep a look out to the South around 7:30 and 8pm to see if you can see the dump & burn from the F-111.

[astroron]

P.S. The 12th is the night of RiverFire in Brisbane - keep a look out to the South around 7:30 and 8pm to see if you can see the dump & burn from the F-111.
More light pollution:P
Sorry you could not make it Dave:(
I hope we can Catch up next year:thumbsup:

[RobF]

I can't make it next weekend Ron. Not sure about Barambah at this stage. Didn't think I could manage it, but if there won't be any Cambroon dark sky fixes might have to reconsider that....:sadeyes:

[Tandum]

I'll be in Port Douglas that week-end Ron, I hope to get to Barambah though.

[astroron]

Missed by you by that much:doh: Rob, catch up with at Barambah or maybe next year:thumbsup:
Hope to see you at Barambah Robin:)

[DavidU]

I looked up Cambroon and realised I have been there in the late 80's. I used to do a lot of Marlin fishing off Maroochydore
This was when Haileys comet was about, and what a sight it was

[astroron]

I moved here in 1990:)Maroochydore was a lot less crowded in those days.
you would have only passed through as there is nothing to stop for except the national parks, and Kenilworth 10kms just up the road.
I hope you let the Marlin go:thumbsup:
Ps we did a public viewing night for Halley's Comet at Corbould park horse race track, with what seemed like a thousand people, people still turning up near midnight.

[DavidU]

I always let the Marlin go (tag & release) beautiful fish. Used to keep a few Yellowfin tuna to eat (Sashimi).
I remember running over a large Python that was crossing the road somewhere near there.(felt bad about that !)

[astroron]

I AM like you I feel bad when I run over any animal, it is nearly always to late seeing them , but sometimes I catch sight of them in time.
One doesn't hear much if anything about the Marlin fishing of the Sunshine Coast anymore .

[andrew2008]

We nearly missed it when i went through Cambroon:lol: Did the back loop from Eumundi up to Maleny one day after a trip to the markets. Some really nice country you got up there Ron.

[astroron]

Yes Andrew, Blink and you miss it:lol:
But it is far enough away from the Coast and Brissie to keep the light pollution away:D

[[1ponders]]

I'll see how I go Ron. I need to spend some time at home this weekend so I should be around. I'll let you know later on in the week.

[AlexN]

I too will see what I can do... I do want to get this itty bitty scope out to dark skies thats for sure.. That said I do have some home duties to take care of this weekend also..

[pmrid]

Thanks Ron. I'll try to be there. This will be clearer as the week goes by.
Peter

[astroron]

I look forward to catching up with everyone who can make it:thumbsup:

[pmrid]

Hi Cambrooners. Had a chat with Ron at Barambah on Sunday and it seems he will be off on his expedition to all parts south and west before the next new moon. This means Cambroon will be off the menu until Ron gets back.
But be of good cheer! The alternative site will be Ten Chain Hill near Somerset Dam until we hear Ron is back.
October's New Moon is the 17th so let's schedule the Friday 16th and Saturday 17th as the next New Moon Madness. I'll open a new Ten Chain Hill thread in this forum for the purpose.

Peter

[RobF]

That's very exciting news Peter. I had wondered about emailing you with pleas for access to 10 Chain. Will watch for the new thread with great interest.

Rob