Central Coast Pony Club lunar eclipse

Allan_L (Allan) · #1 24-11-2010, 06:12 PM

Has anyone given thought to where we might go to watch (what we can of) the Lunar eclipse on 21 December?

I am thinking somewhere as North East as possible, yet not too far from home.
Because, It is a Tuesday night I think.
The car park at Norah Head would be good, but I think they lock it at sunset.
There is a nice Park at Swansea Heads?

Where are you going Iceman?

bones · #2 26-11-2010, 10:28 PM

Alan, Crackneck lookout could be a thought. No gates to worry about. Would be actually able to glimpse the eclipse coming up over the ocean. Plenty of parking. A lot closer to home for many of us Central Coasties. Up quite high - could be better than lower sites like Swansea (+ could the park at Swansea have floodlights on?). Away from the light house at Norah Head. Not too sure if I can make it at this stage or where I'll be, but Crackneck could be worth a think about.
Tony

Allan_L (Allan) · #3 19-12-2010, 07:14 AM

7 timer predicts clear skies.

http://7timer.y234.cn/V3/product.php...lat=-33.393944

Anyone for Crackneck?
Around 8pm.

I hope to be there

Binos, camera, tripod, and folding chair.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #4 20-12-2010, 07:18 PM

so where are we going ?

geoff

Rick Petrie · #5 20-12-2010, 10:47 PM

Yep crackneck sounds like the spot. I should be able to get there around 7.30ish. Might bring the binos and grabandgo scope. Plus a couple of refreshments.
Talking to Inmykombie tonight and he said he might be able to put in an appearance as well. See yaz.

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #6 20-12-2010, 11:02 PM

crackneck is it??

Allan_L (Allan) · #7 20-12-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

,,,Might bring... grabandgo scope.

So you will be bringing the little 10 inch DOB then Rick?

Crackneck 7:30 sounds good to go.

iceman (Mike) · #8 21-12-2010, 05:55 AM

I'm not sure yet - maybe Avoca or Terrigal. Crackneck would be good too.

Good luck guys!

Rick Petrie · #9 21-12-2010, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan_L

So you will be bringing the little 10 inch DOB then Rick?

bones · #10 21-12-2010, 11:01 AM

I'll try to get to Crackneck just after 7:30pm. See you all then.

.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #11 21-12-2010, 04:39 PM

I'm there....
I finished my work in good time.

See you all there around 7'ish I guess

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #12 21-12-2010, 04:52 PM

Me 2
Get some beach observing before dark

Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin) · #13 21-12-2010, 10:58 PM

Great night!!!! good to catch up with all the guys again: Geoff 1&2&3 and Rick, Allan, Bones.

Moon hidden by clouds initially, can't help that. but some good terrestial shots after that.

bones · #14 21-12-2010, 11:28 PM

What a great night. To the Pony Club crew good to see you again. I've posted 3 of the shots on the following link.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=69685
Thanks again Arthur for a loan of your camera tripod.
Tony

Rodstar (Rod) · #15 22-12-2010, 08:10 AM

Glad you guys had a good time at Crackneck.

I set up Noah's ED80 on the front porch, and watched the whole thing unfurl with Pastis in hand. A nice way to wind down at the end of the day. The kids enjoyed the views, too. After watching the moon, I showed the kids Jupiter, which in the 7mm Nagler looked magnificent in the ED80.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #16 22-12-2010, 10:15 AM

nice spot that Crackneck

fancy me living 10 minutes away for the last 40 years - and never going there (until yesterday)

my highlight of the evening was a young fella (bout 7or 8) that took up our offer to the crowd there, to come look through the scopes and binoculars if they wanted.
this young fellow came back 3 or more times for a look - then wouldn't let his grandfather take him home till he had "one last look"

PRICELESS

i am a much happier person this morning knowing our little group is capable of imparting such pleasures to others

geoff