Northern Rivers 2011

glenc (Glen) · #1 17-09-2011, 02:44 AM

We will have an observing night on 23/9, if it is clear, at North Casino.

Judith · #2 17-09-2011, 08:20 AM

Hey Glen
Great to see a Northern Rivers 2011 thread. Here's hoping for a clear night on the 23rd tho forecast not great last time I looked. But ever the optimist....
Judith

astroron (Ron) · #3 17-09-2011, 08:54 AM

Hi Glen Wish I could attend,but just a bit too far at the moment

The twenty third is a Friday, do you mean the twenty forth

I hope we can catch again soon.
Cheers

glenc (Glen) · #4 17-09-2011, 09:08 AM

Hi Ron
Judith wants Fri the 23rd. I do what I am told.

Both nights are fine with me. Might see the satellite crash.
"NASA says the giant satellite is plunging to earth more quickly than anticipated and will crash during a three-day window around September 24."

Judith · #5 17-09-2011, 10:10 AM

[QUOTE=glenc;765884]Hi Ron
Judith wants Fri the 23rd. I do what I am told.

Glen I am pleased to see it!!

Are you up for a short session tonight - its so clear - would only be an hour or before the moon is up two but might be a nice intro for Ray too if he wants to come.

Judith

glenc (Glen) · #6 17-09-2011, 10:13 AM

Can't do it tonight, but tomorrow is OK.

Judith · #7 17-09-2011, 11:42 AM

Glen I just spoke to Ray and he's keen but won't be want a late night so how about we come out at about 7.30 just for an hour or two - would that be okay with you?
Judith

glenc (Glen) · #8 17-09-2011, 11:56 AM

Yes that is fine. It gets dark at 7pm on Sunday.

glenc (Glen) · #9 18-09-2011, 03:32 PM

There is lots of smoke now, not looking good for tonight.

GrahamL · #10 21-09-2011, 09:23 PM

friday still on ?

glenc (Glen) · #11 22-09-2011, 04:32 AM

Yes Fri is still on. The cloud forecast is 10 to 20%.
The equinox is on 23/9 at 7:04pm!

glenc (Glen) · #12 23-09-2011, 04:34 PM

Some cloud is coming in from the west. I will update this at 6pm.

GrahamL · #13 23-09-2011, 04:49 PM

yeah theres a fair bit more to the south to . I'll give it a miss tonight Glen
tommorow If your free ?

Last night was great , did you get out ?

Judith · #14 23-09-2011, 05:03 PM

Just a bit too much cloud for tonight it seems. I'll check your update at 6 Glen but not optimistic. I am away for the next week so hope you guys get a good night.

Judith

glenc (Glen) · #15 23-09-2011, 05:57 PM

It is about 50% cloudy now, might clear, who knows. Let's call it off.
It was great last night, I observed for 2 hours in the middle of the night.
Looks like cloud tomorrow too, but come out if it's clear Graham.

glenc (Glen) · #16 30-09-2011, 05:45 AM

It should be clear tonight. Does anyone want to come over?
It was great last night.

glenc (Glen) · #17 18-10-2011, 12:33 AM

Looks like it might be clear this weekend, does anyone want to do some observing?

Judith · #18 18-10-2011, 06:45 PM

yep I'm keen

Lismore Bloke (Paul) · #19 19-10-2011, 02:59 PM

Hi gang,

Haven't been here much lately after
the 2 weeks up north. Lots of photos
of nice flowers/waterfalls/birdies.

Currently fighting a nasty lurgi
(cough, cough, splutter) so going
outside at night probably isn't a
great idea. Next time maybe.

The eyepiece box is available
to use if you want to grab it
on the way through.

Cheers, Paul.

glenc (Glen) · #20 20-10-2011, 12:49 AM

Not good Paul.
Judith Friday night is supposed to be 11% cloud at 9pm. Do you want to observe on Fri or Sat?
It gets dark at 8:20pm. I have just been out observing.