NSW Northern Rivers 2010

[Judith]

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Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

You are all welcome to observe at my place tonight or tomorrow night if it is clear. Please come before 8pm.

[glenc (Glen)]

It is clearing up here, should be good tonight.

[glenc (Glen)]

It is 50% cloudy now, but might clear. I will update again at 6pm.

[Judith]

Weatherzone is saying clear at 6, cloudy at 9. Could go either way! I'll check your 6pm post and decide from there.

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

It is not looking good.

[Judith]

okay Glen we'll try again another day. Can't seem to get two clear nights in a row at the moment!

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

We will have an observing night at my place on Fri 9/4 if it is clear.
If 9/4 is not clear we will try Sat 10/4 then Fri 16/4 then Sat 17/4.
We should get at least one clear night in four. Please let me know if you need directions.
Twilight ends at 6:55pm on 9/4.

[glenc (Glen)]

You can monitor the cloud at these web sites:
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDE00902.loop.shtml
http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/no...ailed-forecast
I will get back home at about 6:30 pm on Fri and post an update then.

[glenc (Glen)]

It is about 80% clear.
Looks like it will get worse. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDE00902.loop.shtml
I suggest we try tomorrow night.

[glenc (Glen)]

It is clear here and Graham is on his way with his scope.
Is anyone else coming tonight?

[GrahamL]

Thanks for having us Glen and it was good to meet you at last Paul .

I had "issues" again trying to take the right turn leaving your place
Glen thankfully guessed it and took the non scenic route this time

[Lismore Bloke (Paul)]

Thanks Glen, it was a very good session. Very pleased to meet you Graham, it's taken far too long. Just need to catch up with the others!
I look forward to many more observing sessions like that.
Safe and happy journey Glen.

[glenc (Glen)]

We looked at about a dozen PNe last night.
NGCs 1535, 2392, 2867, 2438 in M46, 2440, 3132, 3242, 3699, 3918, 4361, 5189 and ICs 418 and 4406.
This was one of them, but it was a bit smaller in my scope!
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100411.html

[glenc (Glen)]

Is anyone interested in coming to my place tonight?
It looks like it will be clear. http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/no...ailed-forecast

[Judith]

Hi Glen,

For sure! What time?

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

Is 6pm OK?

[Lismore Bloke (Paul)]

Hi Glen, I managed to squeeze the 12" into the car.
Will see you about 6 if that's OK. Cheers, Paul.

[Judith]

Great - see you then. I'll be leaving in time to get home to watch the tennis!

Judith

[glenc (Glen)]

It's about 50% cloudy now. Not sure what it will do.
Glen