Attn SE-Qlders - Cambroon on again - 6 Oct AND 13th Oct

[John Saunders]

Hmmmmmmmmm, I'm interested in coming up...

What time do people start arriving?

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

G'day John.

We normally start to gather around 3:30 - 4:00 onwards. It would be great to meet you if you can come up.

[John Saunders]

Thanks, Paul. I was going to head out to the Qld Astro Assn site at Rosewood, but then saw the promo for Astroron's place. Always good to get out and meet new stargazers.

Hopefully the clouds keep away and the "slight chance of a storm" the Met Bureau has predicted doesn't eventuate.

[davewaldo]

Hi john... I don't think anyone is going up Today anymore...

Best to speak to Ron and Check.

Everyone is planning for the 13th now. I'll be going then, it would be great to meet you there.

[John Saunders]

Oh, okay.

Can't make it next weekend...so it looks like I might still go out to Rosewood.

Cheers!

[DJVege]

What's the weather looking like for this Saturday, guys? I know it's all clouds and possible storms during the week.

[astro_south (Andrew)]

Add me to the list of definite starters (weather dependent of course! )

Looking forward to meeting a lot of you face to face for the first time

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I'll see you all there this Saturday!

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Looks like we've got a cracker turnout. Fingers crossed for wonderful weather.

[Zubenel (Wes)]

Thanks for the welcome back Ron !!. Looks like jjjjnettie has worked up enough Browny points. Unfortunately I forgot about standby for work so am tied to the house NZ skies are very dark . Pity about the temperature.!! Cheers Wes

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

There's that many coming by the look of it, with new visitors we might need some name tags

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

I've run out of IceInSpace stickers to hand out as well.

[joshman (Josh)]

ooooohhh, that is sooo tempting....wouldn't be able to get there till about 6 saturday night though....but tempting nonetheless...

*drool*

time to go find a friend to share the drive with....

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

That would be great if you could come along Josh.
Well worth the drive up.

[Nightshift]

Hi all,

At this point in time I will be coming out, but I am keeping a close eye on the weather, very unstable here at moment. For what it's worth, those that want a close look at weather here on the coast can see live web cam footage of the beaches and local weather by going to http://www.coastalwatch.com/camera/cameraOverview.aspx

excelent site, keeping in mind it can be cloudy at the coast and clear at Rons and vice versa.

Cheers, Dennis.

[davewaldo]

Looks like the weather should be clearing up for Saturday night.....



I'm having serious withdrawal, it been too long since I've had a good nights observing.

Looks to be shaping up for a great night!

Dave

[Nightshift]

if you can believe anyhting the BOM tell us the following says that it is shaping up to be good.

Forecast for Thursday
Some morning rain. A few showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Moderate NE to NW winds.
Precis: Morning rain. Afternoon/evening storm.

Friday Shower/storm. Late W/SW change Min 18 Max 33
Saturday Fine. Cooler gusty SW winds Min 15 Max 26
Sunday Fine Min 12 Max 26

We'll see. Dennis.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

It'll be a great night Dennis. That wind will blow the last of the clouds away, and the rain will have scrubbed the sky clean so the seeing will be tops.
I'm not bringing my scope, I'll just go wide field all night with my new binoculars and the G-Star with the 100mm lens attached.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

Do you want me to bring out an EQ4 mount for you Jeanette?

[acropolite (Phil)]

Originally Posted by jjj

That would be great if you could come along Josh.
Well worth the drive up.

I agree with JJJ, live on the edge Josh, make the trip, you'll be rewarded with good skies and great company.