Kulnura - 28th Oct

iceman (Mike) · #1 25-10-2006, 10:01 AM

So who's up for this weekend, given the rain out of last weekend?

There'll be a 6-day old moon up for a while, which will make for some interesting viewing. It sets by 11pm, but won't have a huge influence on the sky after 9:30pm I'd say.

I'll be there, weather permitting!

sejanus (Gavin) · #2 25-10-2006, 10:07 AM

I'd like to come and try and twist someones arm to show me how to align the eq6

iceman (Mike) · #3 25-10-2006, 10:11 AM

You're most welcome to join us!

Map here: Kulnura Map (250k jpeg)

sejanus (Gavin) · #4 25-10-2006, 10:17 AM

thanks

I've got a satnav so I should be ok to find the place though I'll print the map as well, could I grab a phone number in case I can't though?

what time do most get there?

iceman (Mike) · #5 25-10-2006, 10:19 AM

PM me and i'll give you my mobile.

Most people get there between 5pm and 6pm (to setup before dark), though some are there earlier and some later. If it's your first time, probably a good idea to get there while it's still light so you don't need to worry about headslights and blinding people..

(although, the moon will be up

)

Don't forget daylight savings takes effect at 2am on the Sunday morning!

wavelandscott (Scott) · #6 25-10-2006, 10:21 AM

I'll put in a request with SWMBO...I really really really want to go...did I mention that I really want to go?

Hope to see you there!

cahullian · #7 25-10-2006, 12:30 PM

Looking good Mike

I have even bought more Hedgehogs for the hoards that will turn up.

Gazz

RB (Andrew) · #8 25-10-2006, 12:34 PM

Won't want to miss this one.
To be able to watch the sky move forward an hour at 2am is a sight not to be missed.
Makes for a really cool star trail image.

Octane (Humayun) · #9 25-10-2006, 12:40 PM

sejanus,

If you've got a satellite navigation system, such as a Navman, simply look for points of interest in Kulnura. It's already in there.

Regards,
Humayun

Quote:

Originally Posted by sejanus

thanks

I've got a satnav so I should be ok to find the place though I'll print the map as well, could I grab a phone number in case I can't though?

what time do most get there?

h0ughy (David) · #10 25-10-2006, 12:41 PM

my window of opportunity was last weekend only

I am gaining brownie points for her job application at the moment, but I need to use them for the observatory

enjoy fellas, see some at the mercury transit

GTB_an_Owl (Geoff) · #11 25-10-2006, 01:39 PM

C'mon H0ughy - Geeeez

Gazz has ordered in more hedgehogs and everything!
Froggy has set aside the special hedgehog eating area
RB is gunna move the sky forward for us
given daylight saving "H" may even get some imaging done seeing he has an extra hour to set up -

Scot has flown all the way back from China/Japan to come along

Ya just can't miss a nite like that

sejanus (Gavin) · #12 25-10-2006, 01:55 PM

excellent, I have a tomtom so it should be good then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octane

sejanus,

If you've got a satellite navigation system, such as a Navman, simply look for points of interest in Kulnura. It's already in there.

Regards,
Humayun

sejanus (Gavin) · #13 25-10-2006, 02:15 PM

hey will anyone be bringing a 8 or 10" SCT?

iceman (Mike) · #14 25-10-2006, 02:16 PM

If Humayan comes, he has an 8" LX90 (for sale atm).

If Joe (astropolak) comes, he has an 8" LX90 (for sale atm)

Rod used to have a 10" SCT, but he sold it and is waiting for bigger and better things! (a 20" dob!)

sejanus (Gavin) · #15 25-10-2006, 02:59 PM

20"

Rodstar (Rod) · #16 25-10-2006, 08:38 PM

Look forward to seeing y'all there on Saturday night. Andrew, I don't know if I'll make it until 2am, especially as that will mean I'll automatically be up until 3pm.....I might need a whole box of Cubans to make it that late.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #17 25-10-2006, 10:32 PM

I will be there and Gary Kopff from Argo Navis is also hoping to be there. Andrew Murrell can't make it as he just had shoulder surgery today.

I know you are scopeless at the moment Rod so you can have a look through mine

CS-John B

Rodstar (Rod) · #18 26-10-2006, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ausastronomer

I know you are scopeless at the moment Rod so you can have a look through mine

CS-John B

I'll look forward to that John.

cahullian · #19 26-10-2006, 10:13 AM

I hope this weather clears up for the weekend. Not looking good so far.

Hey Dave if your wife can't do her own job application she is never going to get the job, so just forget about the brownie points and head on down to the central coast. J/K
It must be a hell of a job if it's going to take you 3 days to fill out the application though. What is she going for John Howards job??
I'm sure I speak for us all and wish her all the best. Just think if she gets it how much more you can spend on your fav hobby.

Mike don't forget the chair mate, because if it's not there, I'm driving down to Sydney and heading off the gap.

Gazz

iceman (Mike) · #20 26-10-2006, 10:18 AM

lol Gazz, i'll bring the chair I promise!

Also how dare you mention the weather! It's bad today, but the forecast has it clear for Sat and Sun!