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Old 07-09-2014, 01:25 AM
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Ten Chain Hill New Moon Nights

Well, I'm back from my recent wanderings. Had some exquisite nights in central Qld near Clermont while you enjoyed the rains down here.

It looks like the weekend of the 20th this month although the following might be OK as well. Any takers?

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Old 07-09-2014, 08:58 AM
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Welcome back, Peter! I'll be down at Glen Aplin on the weekend of the 20th (weather permitting) but perhaps the weekend afterwards...

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Old 07-09-2014, 11:06 AM
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Hi Peter, Nice to see you had some good weather on your trip.

I'm hoping to be up both weekends, will be good to catchup.

Lets hope the weather is in out favour

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Old 19-09-2014, 01:18 PM
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Hi Peter, Sat night is not looking too bad. I might come out if that is ok.

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Old 19-09-2014, 01:39 PM
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Hi Peter, Sat night is not looking too bad. I might come out if that is ok.

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G'day Brett,
sure. Be glad to see you again.
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Old 20-09-2014, 08:29 AM
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Hi Peter

Skippy and Accuweather both predict clouds and possible rain for tonight

might get an update from you after lunch

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Old 20-09-2014, 11:21 AM
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Skippy and Accuweather both predict clouds and possible rain for tonight

might get an update from you after lunch

Geoff
Just got back from a run down to Ipswich and see that (about 11.30 am) there is a lot of haze about (burning-off plus school holidays always brings on a bout of idiots losing control of fires accidentally or deliberately) and the cloud does not seem to be clearing yet. My present instinct is to say wait until next weekend.

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Old 20-09-2014, 12:05 PM
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Yep, things seems to have gone downhill in the last 12 hours.
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Old 20-09-2014, 12:46 PM
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Peter

Thanks for the update.

I don't think it will clear for tonight so i won't bother this weekend.

I'll stay intouch and hopefully next Saturday will be clear.

See you then

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Old 20-09-2014, 02:31 PM
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I'm still keen to come up next weekend if the weather behaves!

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Old 21-09-2014, 08:03 AM
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I'm still keen to come up next weekend if the weather behaves!

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G'day Rick.
Fingers are crossed!!
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Old 24-09-2014, 08:49 PM
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Gentlemen, if Skippy is to be believed, this Saturday evening holds serious promise.
Start packing!
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Old 24-09-2014, 09:01 PM
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Woo hoo! I'd love another night of data on this one, Peter: http://www.astrobin.com/122238/
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Old 25-09-2014, 04:40 PM
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Gees Rick, no wonder you want more time on it - only 11 hours? :p

I'm unsure if I'm going to try for this night as well - still haven't managed a real visit yet. There's stuff happening on Sat arvo that might make it too tight for me to arrange. It'll be a last minute decision if it happens I think.
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Old 25-09-2014, 04:58 PM
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11 hours isn't that long on a galaxy at 2700mm FL, Chris

Weather is looking a bit dodgy, Peter. Hope the outlook improves!

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Old 25-09-2014, 05:25 PM
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Ah great, the weather is sensing I might be able to make it...

I'm sure 11 hours isn't that long - it is to me since I think the most of I've been able to do on one target is 3.5 hrs. Perspective. Hopefully in a few years I can look back and say something similar.
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Old 25-09-2014, 08:20 PM
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I have a back fence and retaining wall to fix this weekend and a wedding to shoot, so won't be able to make it. Hope the weather improves for you guys.

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Old 26-09-2014, 05:42 AM
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11 hours isn't that long on a galaxy at 2700mm FL, Chris

Weather is looking a bit dodgy, Peter. Hope the outlook improves!

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It's hard to pick isn't it?
After that storm went through yesterday, it was clear and calm up here with great seeing.
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Old 27-09-2014, 06:44 AM
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It's looking a bit iffy, but my choice has been taken away anyhow, so maybe another time.

Perhaps now that I'm not coming the weather will be ok for the rest of you.
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Old 27-09-2014, 06:56 AM
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Hmmm, what do you reckon, Peter? I'll see how things are looking at lunchtime and decide...

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