jetstream = yuck

davidpretorius · #1 05-10-2005, 06:17 PM

http://maps.wunderground.com//data/640x480/2xau_jt.gif
no more need be said

asimov (John) · #2 05-10-2005, 06:29 PM

Correct!

Time to go stark raving mad....7 day extended forecast here is clouds & more clouds.

acropolite (Phil) · #3 05-10-2005, 06:47 PM

Alright, I confess....I did it..... bought a DGM filter and counterweight set. bugger....

anthony2302749 · #4 05-10-2005, 07:15 PM

What is the exacted ratio between new equipment purchased and the amount of bad weather one receives? I have spent pretty big with the purchase of the Lumenera LU075C camera, 80mm ED and a 5x Powermate (all up about $2400). In total this has
given me at least 14 weeks of cloud, rain and poor seeing due to the jetstream

.

Anthony

ving (David) · #5 05-10-2005, 08:12 PM

clouds = yuckier than jetstream

asimov (John) · #6 05-10-2005, 08:17 PM

No telescope viewing = asimov go's off the deep-end & posts stupid "BOB" photo's!

(or talks like a pirate...watever comes 1st.

)

h0ughy (David) · #7 05-10-2005, 08:44 PM

Sorry guys I recieved my newly referbished and skyscan equipped EQ6 today

acropolite (Phil) · #8 05-10-2005, 08:46 PM

I suspect optics give worse conditions than accessories and that the more expensive the worse the weather.

asimov (John) · #9 05-10-2005, 08:47 PM

Oh great! Add another 3 weeks of clouds!

dugnsuz (Doug) · #10 05-10-2005, 09:05 PM

I bought the latest Australian Sky and Telescope mag
"Many a mickle maks a muckle"...as they say in the old country (again)

Cheers

Doug

acropolite (Phil) · #11 06-10-2005, 09:23 AM

Ah Dave, the picture is changing methink; shoulda posted an image and not a link.
Our North Island associates will not have the true picture of the horrendous jetstream that was menacing our skies but is (for) now moving north and as time goes on this thread will make little or no sense (although that's normal around here)...

ving (David) · #12 06-10-2005, 09:31 AM

no, the date is still 16th aug... maybe I am just being slow

Robby · #13 06-10-2005, 09:39 AM

no better over here in godzown... So much for this new moon cycle. I was having withdrawl last night... 6weeks with no action!!
Cheers

h0ughy (David) · #14 06-10-2005, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthony2302749

What is the exacted ratio between new equipment purchased and the amount of bad weather one receives? I have spent pretty big with the purchase of the Lumenera LU075C camera, 80mm ED and a 5x Powermate (all up about $2400). In total this has
given me at least 14 weeks of cloud, rain and poor seeing due to the jetstream

.

Anthony

yes could be , 2000 for the EQ6 and skyscan, 700 for the Intes m500, a few naglers and a couple of filters in a month or so

.OMG I hope the wife doesn't find out

asimov (John) · #15 06-10-2005, 06:53 PM

That's an all too familiar sight..Gunna have to move further north I feel.

rumples riot · #16 06-10-2005, 06:57 PM

It was worse than that two weeks ago, It was in the Red and yellow. It will improve soon I hope, just in time for opposition. That way I can so some more imaging.

asimov (John) · #17 06-10-2005, 07:01 PM

Doesn't matter in any case. Been clouded out here. Some charming weather heading in tonight too....NOT!