Pony Club December

[gb_astro]

As Bones suggested in another tread, with the new moon occurring on December 13th, the 8th and 15th are possibilities.

Perhaps we could get that BBQ going again (Phill?) and the apple charlotte etc.

Voting is now open.

Though given the poor weather lately maybe seems best to aim for the 8th and have the 15th as a backup?

Greg.

[Deeno]

Originally Posted by gb_astro

As Bones suggested in another tread, with the full moon occurring on December 13th, the 8th and 15th are possibilities.


Greg.

New moon.....?

[gb_astro]

Oops, edited.

[Rodstar (Rod)]

I'm keen. Maybe we wait to see what the weather is doing - if the 8th is clear, I say we do it, if not, we can fall back on the 15th??

[arc4ne (Kev)]

I'm in for whenever!

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by gb_astro

... maybe seems best to aim for the 8th and have the 15th as a backup?
Greg.

That sounds like a good plan.
I am keen to go.

That northern sky (around Cairns) is so weird.
No Southern Cross or pointers above the horizon at the moment.
Hard to get your bearings.

I did get a fantastic view of the Andromeda Galaxy though.
So big and bright, you could spot it naked eye from a dark site.
Looked brilliant through the 10"Dob I took.
WOW the trip was worth it just for that.

[Rodstar (Rod)]

Hi Allan. I am a little green with envy re your recent trip.... sounds like you had a great time. Look forward to hearing your stories.

[Irish stargazer (John)]

Should be able to make both dates. Let me know if you need the BBQ.

[sally1jack (Phil)]

Have spoken to the boss, 8th is good for me the 15th is unlikely , happy to have a bbq but this time i will becoming from sydney so will be unable to organize but happy to chip in if someone else can organize
phil

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Originally Posted by sally1jack

Have spoken to the boss, 8th is good for me

phil

Hi Phil,

You better speak a bit more to the boss and see if there's a spare bed in the house

I hope to make it also.

Cheers,
John B

[sally1jack (Phil)]

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

Hi Phil,

You better speak or bit more to the boss and see if there's a spare bed in the house

I hope to make it also.

Cheers,
John B

Done

phil

[gb_astro]

Originally Posted by Irish stargazer

Should be able to make both dates. Let me know if you need the BBQ.

Looks like we might need it John, thanks.
I can bring some rissoles, bread etc.
Also looks like I will be scopeless again.
The new silver mirror coating has failed and has to be redone, this time in aluminium.

Greg.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by gb_astro

Also looks like I will be scopeless again.
The new silver mirror coating has failed and has to be redone, t ...
Greg.

Ohh! Greg!
I can't believe the amount of bad luck you have had (with telescope(s) and binos, etc.)
I bet you can't either!
So sorry to hear of this further set back.
You are proof that high ticket items do no longer guarantee trouble free items. At least they provide good after sales service.

Hope to catch up with you (at PC or wherever) before Christmas. weather permitting

[Shano592 (Shane)]

Hopefully, the 8th will be a good weather night.

If it is, I think it should be taken, and then assess the 15th afterwards.

I'm capable of back to back weekends.

[Rick Petrie]

At this stage, don't think I can do the 8th, but may be good for 15th.

[UseTheForce (Justin)]

If you don't mind, I will try to make it. I definately need to get some tips!! & have been wanting to make one of these parties for ages

[gb_astro]

Weather for the 8th is looking better.
Might be a goer.

Greg.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

If you believe it
7 Timer is still telling me it will clear and remain cloudless after sunset on Saturday
,,, with temperature a balmy staying around 17 degrees
... but humidity high at 85 to 90 percent
,,, and some atmospheric instability

Seeing and Transparency not brilliant, but fair

Encouraging enough to keep the night open,
and check back in again on Saturday

Anyone else with alternate forecast?

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Depending on weather the 8th is better than the 15 th although i could do the latter for a short night.

Of course you realise that the weather will be **** because i am trying to have the inaugeral flight of the new scope

[gmbfilter (Geoff)]

I cant believe it!
A night at the PC comes up and the weather turns s***
Some sort of human sacrifice might help
Ill pack freezer suit and the flood boat