North Casino November

[glenc (Glen)]

If it is fine lets try Friday 17/11 and if Friday is cloudy lets try Saturday 18/11. Let me know if this is not suitable.
Unfortunately astro twilight ends late at 20:50.
I have a 12" dob now and everything is 40% brighter.

[CoombellKid]

Sounds good to me Glen,

Are we still going to look at heading up the Alex place?

Did you see the deal going in the Buy And Sell forum, 12" dob with Argo Narvis $1000.00!!

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[glenc (Glen)]

Alex is living in Sydney for a while.
Must try fitting my Magellan decoders to the 12".
Have only had 1 clear night since I bought it.
I think if everyone in Oz bought a scope they could break the drought!

[CoombellKid]

I've had one observing evening since you guy's came over. All this year in
northern NSW the skies have been pretty crappy : (

Rob

[mattweather]

wat about ballina and alstonville? never had astro party at all in the area? Maybe u love casino so obbsessive, casino pet

[glenc (Glen)]

The 28 day forecast says there is a low chance of rain on Sat 18/11.
http://weather.smh.com.au/local.jsp?lt=aploc&lc=2960
Will they be right?
Fri nt looks better than Sat according to the above but its too early to say.

[CoombellKid]

Here's hoping!!!

Are you going to catch the Mercury transit on Thursday? Have taken
the day off to try and catch it. Hoping this weather settles down
a lil so I can try some imaging through the PST.

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[glenc (Glen)]

Will watch Hg if its fine.
Forecast says clearing shower.

[CoombellKid]

If it's clear I should be able to catch the whole event from here. O'l sol
will have just cleared the tree line to the east.

And wolah! I might get a chance today, looks like it's going to be a
nice day!

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[GrahamL]

I'm good for one of those nights the other is a x-mass party for wifes work so I'll be busy in deep conversation ( ).. on a river cruise
..must find out which night it is .. I'd rather have be looking at the sky .. but
can't weazel out of it I'm afraid

[xelasnave]

yes I am in Sydney went back up on the weekend and back again. I had a similar problem Glen I remeber dragging it in and out in and out but that was the neat thing..you can. Got to covering the whole sky in about 30 minutes ..not even I go that fast normally but just to see everything thru it ..well I bet you know what I mean. Good luck with it and any Mercury Trans participants.
alex

[glenc (Glen)]

Nice and clear last night, got to use the 12" again.
Looks fine for the weekend.

[GrahamL]

I'm good for either night now .

[xelasnave]

I hope to get back..maybe with a new eq6.. I just cant come to grips that I will spend more on a mount than I would on a car..
If it looks clear I may buy one on Monday but the way things are shaping up down here (Sydney) I can not see that I can continue my happy life up there as a hermit star gazzer... heck a lot has happened to the world whilst I was gone.
alex

[glenc (Glen)]

Both nights are fine with me. Come whenever it suits you.

[CoombellKid]

Either night is ok for me at this stage, although weather wise Saturday is looking more promising

regards,CS sunny days

Rob

[glenc (Glen)]

Forecast says
Fri Possible Shower and
Sat Mostly sunny.
http://weather.smh.com.au/local.jsp?lt=aploc&lc=2960

[xelasnave]

The eq6 may have to wait they wiegh 100lbs that will be fun in the train for old git with a hernia.. I might go to the Sydney one however if as it seems I cant get up ..if I dont get the mount and can leave here I will fly back for a change
Hope it all goes well
alex

[glenc (Glen)]

ok
clear skies

[glenc (Glen)]

Looks like Saturday night is the best bet, if that is ok with everyone.
The last two nights have been good.