Central Coast Observing - Tuesday 13th Nov

iceman (Mike) · #1 12-11-2007, 03:13 PM

Hi guys

Just as a follow-on from the 10th Nov thread, we're planning a night at the Pony Club again, tomorrow (Tuesday) night.

I missed Saturday, and am very keen to get out under the darkish skies again and do some imaging.

I can't get there until 9pm, and being a school night, probably won't stay too late, maybe until 1am ish. I'll just work from home the next day.

Who else is keen to come? Would love the company - to chat, and do some observing while the imaging runs are underway

koputai (Jason) · #2 12-11-2007, 03:23 PM

Sounds good. I have a couple of things that may get in the way, but I'll be prioritising the dark skies.

Cheers,
Jason.

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #3 12-11-2007, 07:46 PM

haven't been able to contact the keyholder as yet (phone engaged or line trouble)

but it will be a goer - if i can't phone her to-morrow i will go early enough to organise the key

geoff

iceman (Mike) · #4 13-11-2007, 05:54 AM

Weather is looking good for tonight! I can't wait to see comet Holmes!

Deeno · #5 13-11-2007, 07:27 AM

Maybe able to attend.
I'll see how I go today.

jakob · #6 13-11-2007, 07:57 AM

I'm interested too.

iceman (Mike) · #7 13-11-2007, 08:05 AM

Ok my plan for tonight (assuming all goes well):

9pm-10pm: Comet Leonos (if it's not too low) and Accurate Drift Align
10pm-11pm: Fornax Galaxy Cluster.
11pm-12pm: Grus Quartet?? Helix Nebula?? 47Tuc/SMC?? Andromeda?
12am-1am: Comet Holmes
1am - 2am: M42 or Horse/flame

If I can spend about an hour on each object, i'll be looking to get 4-5 x 10min exposures @ ISO800, as long as sky glow isn't too bad. Otherwise i'll do 5 minute exposures.

I'll take the darks on the way home

h0ughy (David) · #8 13-11-2007, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman

Ok my plan for tonight (assuming all goes well):

9pm-10pm: Comet Leonos (if it's not too low) and Accurate Drift Align
10pm-11pm: Fornax Galaxy Cluster.
11pm-12pm: Grus Quartet?? Helix Nebula?? 47Tuc/SMC?? Andromeda?
12am-1am: Comet Holmes
1am - 2am: M42 or Horse/flame

If I can spend about an hour on each object, i'll be looking to get 4-5 x 10min exposures @ ISO800, as long as sky glow isn't too bad. Otherwise i'll do 5 minute exposures.

I'll take the darks on the way home

dont forget your flats mike and the bias shots too

iceman (Mike) · #9 13-11-2007, 08:10 AM

I've heard that bias's aren't necessary as they're included in your darks.

Flats.. well, yeh.. i'll take along a white t-shirt and we'll see what happens

gmbfilter (Geoff) · #10 13-11-2007, 01:45 PM

[quote=GTB_an_Owl;270898]haven't been able to contact the keyholder as yet (phone engaged or line trouble)

but it will be a goer - if i can't phone her to-morrow i will go early enough to organise the key

geoff[/quote

When are you & the key arriving?

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #11 13-11-2007, 02:49 PM

hope to arrive about 6-30 - 7pm (as early as i can)

managed to make contact - their phone was down for a day or so - the wonders of telstra service

geoff

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #12 13-11-2007, 04:25 PM

to-nite is definite

see you there h0ughy - Mike needs help

geoff

koputai (Jason) · #13 13-11-2007, 04:29 PM

See you all there, probably around 7:30

Cheers,
Jason.

jakob · #14 13-11-2007, 04:32 PM

My gear is loaded!
See you there.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #15 13-11-2007, 05:39 PM

Gee guys, now its my turn to be jealous, as I cant get there tonight.

I want a full report on the nights activities though OK.!!!!

Geoff No: 4....

Rodstar (Rod) · #16 13-11-2007, 10:41 PM

I hope you guys have a great night. I would have come along for some good company, but we had our regular group around from church. They have only just left (10.30ish), so it is just too late on a weeknight for me to head off now.

The transparency outside looks nice outside at Point Clare at the moment, although the seeing doesn't look very steady. Anyway, enjoy!

h0ughy (David) · #17 13-11-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

to-nite is definite

see you there h0ughy - Mike needs help

geoff

Sorry Geoff - fixing up Alan Meehan and his autoguiding tonight

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #18 14-11-2007, 06:13 AM

quick report

WHAT A TOP NITE

left sat nite for dead - absolute great views around 2/3am

5am finish

geoff

Rodstar (Rod) · #19 14-11-2007, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

quick report

WHAT A TOP NITE

left sat nite for dead - absolute great views around 2/3am

5am finish

geoff

Shucks, Geoff, you sure know how to make a bloke feel good....

RB (Andrew) · #20 14-11-2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodstar

Shucks, Geoff, you sure know how to make a bloke feel good....

I missed your company mate.
You have no idea how good it was last night.
Crawled into bed at 5.00 am.