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h0ughy
30-12-2010, 12:55 AM
bugger this high cloud that is forming to the east in newcastle- unbelieveable perfect clear still night.

everyone else imaging?

AstralTraveller
30-12-2010, 01:10 AM
I just came in because the moon is about to come up - and I'm tired. Visual observing here is awful without the moon as well. There were some clouds earlier but they have cleared. Hopefully this weather will hold out till tomorrow.

h0ughy
30-12-2010, 01:16 AM
its building to nearly a full sky coverage now - only about 5 min before M42 is fully clouded out - is a sligght sucker hole ATM....... but not for long

h0ughy
30-12-2010, 02:27 AM
well its 2.25 and the high cloud has sort of moved away, PHD is having a heart attack keeping up with the changing turbulance in the atmosphere - i am getting fat and thin stars?

mozzie
30-12-2010, 06:16 AM
dave it was a clear and still night up here the best its been for months.lets hope for another tonight!!! thats not asking for to much is it....

leon
30-12-2010, 07:39 AM
I feel for you Dave, it is so frustrating when this happens night after night, hang in there mate, you will be rewarded for your persistence one day, err night.

Leon

AdrianF
30-12-2010, 09:17 AM
Wonderful clear skies here. A little cloud for an hour or so last night......... But between the midges and mozzies not much astro happening here.

Adrian