Cambroon 04/06/11

[astroron]

The last Cambroon night for a few months will be on the forth of June , so lets have a good turnout as there has been very little observing nights for quite a long time .
If anyone wants to come up tomorrow they are quite welcome as the Moon doesn't rise till after 02.00 on sunday morning:D
Cheers

[Zubenel]

I should to be there tomorrow night with Abi :thumbsup: and you:P

[Zubenel]

Looks like the south Easter has gazumped my plans Ron's. Lets try for next week end.
Cheer Wes

[astroron]

"The best laid plans of mice and men":mad2:
See ya next weekend:rolleyes:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[Zubenel]

Looks like the south Easter has gazumped my plans Ron's. Lets try for next week end.
Cheer Wes

[CometGuy]

Hey Ron, I would have loved to come up on the 4th, but my Sister is having her 50th so can't miss that. Maybe July or August?

Terry

[astroron]

Thanks Terry:thanx: Enjoy the party:thumbsup:
PS could you send me the latest comet Ephemeris for "The Sky" software asI can only get outdated ones :thanx:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[CometGuy]

Ron try this for "The Sky"

http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/Ephemerides/Comets/Soft06Cmt.txt

[astroron]

Thanks Terry:thanx:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[Liz]

If its cloudy down there guys, come up for our monthly viewing at Donnington Airfield, west of Townsville. ;)

[shelltree]

We shall be there, Ron, as previously discussed :thumbsup: Let's hope for some very clear skies for once! :D

[astroron]

Great Shelly:) you can always camp here any time you like :campfire:
there is plenty of room to set up your tent and there are plenty of places to go and visit during the day:)

Chat on Saturday:thumbsup:
Cheers

[shelltree]

Thanks very much Ron, I really appreciate it! And I think we shall be taking you up on that offer :D

Speak to you on Saturday :)

[Zubenel]

HI Ron , The forecast is looking good.
:sunny::stargaze::party2::2thumbs:

[astroron]

Yes Wes it sure looks like we may get a COOL:cold::cold::cold: but clear night:stargaze:

See Notice Re Directions to Cambroon :thumbsup:
Cheers
Ron

[jjjnettie]

I'm still in the undecided camp still Ron. I'll have to make my final decision closer to the day. I can't fit 2 boys, their gear, and my astro gear in the car at the same time.

[astroron]

Thanks JJJ,I hope you can make it:prey: but if not will catch up in a couple of months :thumbsup:
Cheers

[wayne anderson]

Hi Ron,
We are moving to Peachester at the end of June and would like make it to the next Cambroon night in a few months time, I hope all there will have a great night on the 4th of June.
Talk to you later,
Wayne.

[astroron]

Wow Wayne, Big Move http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/../vbiis/images/smilies/eyepopping.gif
Look forward to welcomeing you to the Sunshine Coast:thumbsup:
Cheers

[COSMOPARADISE]

Hi Ron, was plannin on going to leyburn for the weekend but have decided to come up to Cambroon as ive not yet been and a bit closer to home. will have a new tent going to try out. also having my first crack at deep sky imaging as just picked up a dsi ii pro for imaging and dsi pro for guiding. first crack at drift and proper polar allignment too.
see you friday arvo. :):confused2:

[Gargoyle_Steve]

Ron I'm hoping to come out but to be honest with having to pick Tim up from Southport Friday afternoon, and dropping him home again Sunday, I've already got 8 hours driving packed into the weekend ..... I'm not quite sure how "frazzled" I'll be feeling. :shrug:

I'll let you know....

[Zubenel]

HI Ron ,

Is it OK too come tonight as I woke this morning to be told that Joel and Levi had made the decision that they wanted to go to Ron's. :D

[RobF]

I'm planning to stick my head in too Ron. Sounds like I'll have to set up on the road with the number of people there. :)

Hope to get there early to mid afternoon.

[astroron]

Look forward to catching up again Rob:thumbsup:
Cheers

[astroron]

Hi Steve,OK you can only do so much:)
Catch up if you get here:thumbsup:
Cheers

[shelltree]

The weather is looking fantastic, Ron! :D I am so excited! :) what tine should we get to Cambroon?

[Suzy]

Shell, don't forget to try out Ron's 10x60 binos (the same ones as mine).
Have fun! :D

[astroron]

Around three o'clock is ideal Shelly:)
See you then:thumbsup:
Cheers

[oosh]

Hi Ron, unfortunately we're just getting organised now :( - will probably be there at 4 or so if all goes to plan!

[astroron]

OK Jason.:thumbsup:

[jjjnettie]

Good luck tonight you guys. I'll be with you all in spirit.

[astroron]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Jeanette:)

[RobF]

Thanks again Ron
Great night and great to catch up/meet everyone

[astroron]

Thanks Rob:thanx:Glad you enjoyed the night:D
Don't Forget to publish the SN Picture;)
Cheers:thumbsup:

[shelltree]

Had an amazing night, thanks so much Ron for showing me around the sky and for having us, had so much fun! :D Was great to meet everyone too :)

[astroron]

:hi:Shelley Great to catch up with you again and to meet Jason:D
I am glad you enjoyed yourselves:)
All the best:thumbsup:

[oosh]

What an awesome night indeed! Was great to meet everyone, and thanks for being a great host Ron! If I wasn't already hooked before, I think Omega cen through Ron's 16" sealed the deal for me (I suppose omega cen has that effect on a lot of people?? :D)

Also just noticed that APOD has a M51 supernova image.. just like yours Rob ;)

[RobF]

Yes, must get the M51 pic together Ron - quite exciting to check out something new from last few days. I'm usually a bit tardy doing my processing afterwards, but will try to get to it tonight.

Thanks Jason - the APOD is interesting too - wasn't aware of that one. Bet they were excited when that turned up. Great to meet you and Shelley. Look forward to hearing more about how you both handle your new addiction. Best to give in and get regular fixes with the 10" Shelley wants I reckon ;) :lol:

[oosh]

Thanks mate - yep we'll probably end up going halves in the 10" sometime soon (hopefully) and see how we go from there :)

[RobF]

Here's a quick jpeg from a single frame we looked at last night.
I'll put it in the images section too for that matter for others that don't know about it.

[astroron]

:):thumbsup:
Cheers

[Zubenel]

HI Ron ,

Thanks for Friday night . The boys really enjoyed themselves. You engage with them so well:) Sounds like the the dreaded fog stayed away although a high light for levi was your amazing laser light show! talk about a spin out!! :lol: Cheers Wes