Looking at the weather forecast for Newcastle it no longer seems an option to stay at home (bugger have things just about setup). I will be monitoring the situation and make a decision on Friday as to the action to be taken – because I will have to book a ticket. I have looked at the forecast for Alice Springs, Adelaide, Brisbane and Dubbo, Melbourne, Rockhampton with only two possible fly to destinations available – Alice Springs and Brisbane.
This means I have to rethink my whole strategy as to capturing the transit. I might look at a zoom video camera as something light to put on the polarie and take the lunt with the dmk41 to put on the astrotrac. Battery power and weight……..if I make the plunge for a flight will have to go night before and then find a spot near the airport to do the viewing from so can get back on the flight home…..seems like I have done this before…..?
Astrotrac and the polarie both run on AA batteries – take two laptops and battery backup may get me through the day..
the thrill of the chase - i think not
