Bit of a shame

[matt]

Last night was the first night in ages where the transparency looked pretty good.

No cloud... no bushfire smoke.

So set the 9.25 up to see if I could capture my first Saturn of the season.

Walked out at 2am and yes, you guessed it, the wind was blowing a gale

Ain't it always the way.

Ah well. Today's looking good and the jetstream map is shaping up very nicely for tonight

[beren]

Yep i know what that feels like....friday night I had everything set up for DSO imaging balance perfect, polar alignment precise, guiding ticking along nicely all system go ....then the wind started to pick up from a slight breeze to a fully fledged gale Persisted until daybreak but most images where a right off , all that effort for nought

[matt]

And don't you love it when dawn arrives and the wind drops away to nothing and it's a beautiful and calm sunny day

[Ric]

It can be a very frustrating hobby at times, thats for sure.

Hope it gets better for you

[matt]

But also a joy, Ric, when everything falls into place

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Matt, the night was absolutely beautiful here too - except for the galeforce winds. Spent the morning cleaning the courtyard and will try again with the scope tonight.

Cheers Petra

[matt]

That's the way Petra.

Just gotta keep getting out there.

Kinda like earning that really great night that's sure to arrive soon.

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Matt - I am soooooo tempted to get up early for a Saturn fix. Also tempted to get the ToUcam out as well and have a go.

Could be good now that the wind has dropped down considerably.

Cheers Petra

[matt]

I'm no expert Petra, but it is looking promising

We haven't had a really good night in such a long time, but I've just got a bit of a feeling tonight could be a goodie.

But if anyone's got some inside mail to the contrary then perhaps they could share?

Cheers

[ving (David)]

tonight looks ok here but i am stuck with a tummy bug.... oh i feel gross!

[matt]

Sorry to hear Ving.

Hope you're feeling better soon. At least you can be sure the sky will be there when you are

[ving (David)]

yup, the world doesnt end till next month