Pony Club APRIL Meet ?

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Not holding my breath for good weather but if its good I'll front up for a change as I am off work this weekend: yippee. Looking at present all our equipment will be water cooled

Failing that i am almost packed for the May excursion to Bretti, now will i be disappointed if that is a flop!!!! (Only have to pack the food, drinks and clothes and I'm ready)

[Allan_L (Allan)]

What do the weather mediums now predict for this New Moon weekend ?
Which day looks best? (if any)

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

both nites dewy and cloudy i'm afraid Al

geoff

[Zincberg (Andrew)]

missing you guys at wiruna... little bit of cloud here's and there but it's been mostly really clear.

[gb_astro]

7Timer now showing clear all night...
Super dewy though.
Greg.

[Rick Petrie]

Sounds like a roll call is dew..(due)
No problem Greg provided we have plenty of jew control.
I'll get there about 5 ish if weather holds.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

I am keen.
Yes 7 timer Looks good, now.
But it has been changing its mind.
Let's hope this is the final word.
I will start packing.

[gb_astro]

Should be there about 5 too.
The massive cloud band off the coast seems to be slipping off to the SE.
Greg.

[Inmykombi (Geoff)]

Should be there about 4.30 to 5 ish.

Scope is packed in case Deeno isnt there to " rent-a-scope "

Only a few patches of light cloud can be seen from my window.

See you all there.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

ok packed.
Leaving shortly.
Should be there bout 5:30 +-

[Rodstar (Rod)]

I'll be there about 7.45pm with a newbie called Gary. Phil T is also coming (I hope - he is bringing his SDM and the Mary Rose is having a night off!).

[ausastronomer (John Bambury)]

Unfortunately it"s a bit far for me for one night. Would love to be there.

Cheers,
John B

[Rodstar (Rod)]

John, it would have been a long drive with some disappointment at the end of the road...unfortunately after some clear and reasonably stable conditions early on, we were fogged out by 10pm. Gary and I were the last to leave, closing the gate at 11.15pm. I have never left that early before EVER, and to be the last out, now that is saying something!

Still, we saw some nice views of Saturn and M104. NGC 5128 and 5139 were looking mighty fine, as were M65/66 and the Ghost of Jupiter PNe. And, as always, the company was first class.

Thanks to Phil for navigating the night skies for us. Also, great views through Rick's scope, and I even took in some photons through Allan's new-old 10" dob - nice views of Saturn Allan!

Hope for better skies in May.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

All in all it was a good (short) night.
Thanks everyone who came, I enjoyed your company.
Thanks for the nibblies;
Thanks for the views;
thanks for the help/advice.

Already looking forward to next time.

[Rick Petrie]

I would just like to reiterate all those comments and thank all for a good night albeit shortened by the fog that rolled in later.
The dew heaters were getting a good workout and the scope held up pretty well under these conditions. Good views of all the usual suspects.
Nice to meet Gary, Rod's friend and I think he learnt a lot from the night. Thanks for the peeks through everyone's scopes and I think you're on a winner Al with the new dob. You have certainly done your homework on getting the most out of it.
Cheers till the next meet up.

[Irish stargazer (John)]

Sorry I missed out but was at the SPSP. Had a beautiful evening last night. The sky cleared up about 5pm to give pristine skies for the evening.

[Deeno]

Great to hear you guys got some observing in.