Good morning folks!
Well we've managed to borrow some Educationa Dept. acceess for a few minutes to send this update.
We've seen 2 night skies here so far, and that's 2 nights totally free of clouds!~
I am amazed again at just how dark it is here, and those who hadn't seen this sky before have been blown away by it. The detail in the dark lane running right across the sky through the body of the Milky Way is incredible ... and that was before the afterglow of sunset had even faded ffrom the sky - I kid you not.
We had a pretty good viewing of the Hubble last night, and we've been enjoying a smattering of meteors both nights. Jupiter has been so bright that it was actually bothering someone last night.
Alex and Robin have themselves all set up and were imaging away last night, and are busily processing some as I type this.
Tonight is the big night, everyone should be here by then and it will be great to meet and socialise some new friends. We still have lots of room on the observing field (it is a big field after all) and beds to spare, so if anyone is still interested grab your sleeping bags / clothes / food / astro gear and head up!