NSW Northern Rivers 2009

glenc (Glen) · #1 28-03-2009, 12:03 AM

It is time for a new season of observing.
When and where shall we meet?

glenc (Glen) · #2 28-03-2009, 12:10 AM

Have been looking at PNe and globulars lately.

CoombellKid · #3 28-03-2009, 05:30 AM

Hey Glen,

Another year of astronomy... looking forward to hooking up for some get
togethers. Still wouldn't mind a get together out Tenterfield way. I think
I have managed to con the ex into allowing me kid free new moons

as that was a real spanner in the works for me last year... at least while
Hayden in so young. He had his first look at Saturn last weekend.

Been looking at galaxy clusters and nebula myself lately. And making an
all weather cover for the scope. And buying more gear, that 2" astronomik
UHC filter selling in the trade section is very tempting, $155.00 is very
cheap.

Cheers

CoombellKid · #4 28-03-2009, 05:45 PM

Looking like it might be good tonight. Hopefully the windy bits will die with
the day. Even the jet stream is singing our tune with one off to the north
and another off to the south.

regards,CS

Athiril (Daniel) · #5 28-03-2009, 09:05 PM

Hey guys, I live in Brunswick Heads, where do you guys get together?

I sold my 5" reflector, looking at getting a tracking mount soon just to use with my camera lens (have had some success on fixed tripod with them picking up carina, would love to be able to do exposures much longer

).

glenc (Glen) · #6 29-03-2009, 12:39 AM

Daniel, we usually met at Rob's place or mine. Rob has a 16" scope and I have a 12".
You are welcome to join us.

Athiril (Daniel) · #7 29-03-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenc

Daniel, we usually met at Rob's place or mine. Rob has a 16" scope and I have a 12".
You are welcome to join us.

ouch! my scope i sold was 5"... and i imaged carina with a 1.5 incher... (camera lens) >.>

GrahamL · #8 02-04-2009, 06:56 AM

Hi Dan

glenc (Glen) · #9 02-04-2009, 07:08 AM

You are all welcome to observe at my place on Fri 24/4 and or Sat 25/4.

Lismore Bloke (Paul) · #10 02-04-2009, 08:30 AM

The weather outlook for the Northern Rivers for the next few days isn't looking too promising.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN10060.shtml

CoombellKid · #11 02-04-2009, 11:36 AM

I'll be there, weather permitting

Quote:

Originally Posted by glenc

You are all welcome to observe at my place on Fri 24/4 and or Sat 25/4.

regards,CS

CoombellKid · #12 02-04-2009, 11:37 AM

Welcome to the group Dan

regards,CS

CoombellKid · #13 02-04-2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lismore Bloke

The weather outlook for the Northern Rivers for the next few days isn't looking too promising.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN10060.shtml

The weather is crap, still it was nice to get in a few nights pre new moon

regards,CS

Lismore Bloke (Paul) · #14 02-04-2009, 03:48 PM

Yes, for a few days there the weather and viewing were great. That was obviously our quota and the unstable crappy weather is back.

Oh, welcome to the Northern Rivers group Dan, pardon my ignorance
in not saying Hi earlier.

glenc (Glen) · #15 03-04-2009, 01:26 AM

Welcome Daniel, look forward to catching up with you all.

GrahamL · #16 19-04-2009, 07:15 AM

still want to try for next weekend glen?

glenc (Glen) · #17 19-04-2009, 08:19 AM

Yes, next Fri night if it is clear and Sat night if Fri night is not clear and Sat is. I observed from 11 pm to moonrise last night.

CoombellKid · #18 19-04-2009, 06:54 PM

I should be good for Friday, will probably have my boy's with me.

Cheers,CS

glenc (Glen) · #19 22-04-2009, 03:02 PM

It looks like it will be clear!
http://ozforecast.com.au/cgi-bin/wea...etype=forecast
If it is cloudy I can show you an astronomy DVD I received today.
http://www.eyesontheskies.org/

CoombellKid · #20 22-04-2009, 07:44 PM

Well if it isn't you can blame me lol

regards,CS